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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

   Investment Company Act file number      811-03826                                                                                                                  

AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds)

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000    Houston, Texas 77046

 

(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip code)

Sheri Morris      11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 Houston, Texas 77046

 

(Name and address of agent for service)

   Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:     (713) 626-1919        

   Date of fiscal year end:     04/30                            

   Date of reporting period:     10/31/19                        


Item 1.

Reports to Stockholders.


 

 

LOGO  

Semiannual Report to Shareholders

 

 

October 31, 2019

 

 

 

 

Invesco American Value Fund

 

  Nasdaq:  
  A: MSAVX    C: MSVCX    R: MSARX    Y: MSAIX    R5: MSAJX    R6: MSAFX  

 

LOGO

 

 

 

  2    Letters to Shareholders
  3    Fund Performance
  5    Schedule of Investments
  7    Financial Statements
  10    Financial Highlights
  11    Notes to Financial Statements
  16    Fund Expenses
  17    Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by enrolling at invesco.com/edelivery.

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call (800) 959-4246 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with your financial intermediary or all funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.

For the most current month-end Fund performance and commentary, please visit invesco.com/performance.

Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing.

 

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE


 

Letters to Shareholders

 

 

LOGO

Bruce Crockett

        

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

As independent chair of the Invesco Funds Board, I can assure you that the members of the Board are strong advocates for the interests of investors in Invesco’s mutual funds. We work hard to represent your interests through oversight of the quality of the investment management services your funds receive and other matters important to your investment. This includes but is not limited to: monitoring how the portfolio management teams of the Invesco funds are performing in light of changing economic and market conditions; assessing each portfolio management team’s investment performance within the context of the investment strategy described in the fund’s prospectus; and monitoring for potential conflicts of interests that may impact the nature of the services that your funds receive.

We believe one of the most important services we provide our fund shareholders is the annual review of the funds’ advisory and sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. This review is required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 and focuses on the nature and quality of the services Invesco provides as the adviser to the Invesco funds and the reasonableness of the fees that it charges for those services. Each year, we spend months carefully reviewing information received from Invesco and a variety of independent sources, such as performance and fee data prepared by Lipper Inc. (a subsidiary of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.), an independent, third-party firm widely recognized as a leader in its field. We also meet with our independent legal counsel and other independent advisers to review and help us assess the information that we have received. Our goal is to assure that you receive quality investment management services for a reasonable fee.

On behalf of the Board, we look forward to continuing to represent your interests and serving your needs.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Bruce L. Crockett

Independent Chair

Invesco Funds Board of Trustees

 

 

 

LOGO

Andrew Schlossberg

        

Dear Shareholders:

This semiannual report includes information about your Fund, including performance data and a complete list of its investments as of the close of the reporting period.

Invesco’s efforts to help investors achieve their financial objectives include providing timely information about the markets, the economy and investing. Our website, invesco.com/us, offers a wide range of market insights and investment perspectives. On the website, you’ll find detailed information about our funds, including performance, holdings and portfolio manager commentaries. You can access information about your account by completing a simple, secure online registration. To do so, select “Log In” on the right side of the homepage, and then select “Register for Individual Account Access.”

In addition to the resources accessible on our website, you can obtain timely updates to help you stay informed by connecting with Invesco on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook. You can access our blog at blog.invesco.us.com. Our goal is to provide you with information you want, when and where you want it.

For questions about your account, feel free to contact an Invesco client services representative at 800 959 4246.

All of us at Invesco look forward to serving your investment management needs. Thank you for investing with us.

Sincerely,

 

LOGO

Andrew Schlossberg

Head of the Americas,

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.

 

2                      Invesco American Value Fund


 

Fund Performance

 

 

   
  Performance summary

 

      

Fund vs. Indexes

 

Cumulative total returns, April 30, 2019 to October 31, 2019, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance.

 

Class A Shares

    -2.91

Class C Shares

    -3.21  

Class R Shares

    -3.01  

Class Y Shares

    -2.77  

Class R5 Shares

    -2.74  

Class R6 Shares

    -2.71  

S&P 500 Indexq (Broad Market Index)

    4.16  

Russell Midcap Value Indexq (Style-Specific Index)

    1.66  

Lipper Mid-Cap Value Funds Index (Peer Group Index)

    -0.76  

Source(s): RIMES Technologies Corp.;Lipper Inc.

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US stock market.

 

    The Russell 1000® Value Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of large-cap value stocks. The Russell 1000 Value Index is a trademark/service mark of the Frank Russell Co. Russell® is a trademark of the Frank Russell Co.

 

    The Lipper Mid-Cap Value Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of mid-cap value funds tracked by Lipper.

 

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the indexes described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the indexes.

 

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

 

 

For more information about your Fund

Read the most recent quarterly commentary from your Fund’s portfolio managers by visiting invesco.com/us. Click on “Products” and select “Mutual Funds.” Use the “Product Finder” to locate your Fund; then click on its name to access its product detail page. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings and performance.

    Also, visit blog.invesco.us.com, where many of Invesco’s investment professionals share their insights about market and economic news and trends.

    

 

 

3                      Invesco American Value Fund


Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 10/31/19, including maximum applicables sales charges

 

 

Class A Shares

        

Inception (10/18/93)

     8.63

10 Years

     9.59  

  5 Years

     2.33  

  1 Year

     -0.64  

Class C Shares

 

Inception (10/18/93)

     8.57

10 Years

     9.42  

  5 Years

     2.75  

  1 Year

     3.55  

Class R Shares

 

Inception (3/20/07)

     5.85

10 Years

     9.94  

  5 Years

     3.24  

  1 Year

     4.92  

Class Y Shares

 

Inception (2/7/06)

     7.26

10 Years

     10.49  

  5 Years

     3.75  

  1 Year

     5.43  

Class R5 Shares

 

10 Years

     10.60

  5 Years

     3.86  

  1 Year

     5.52  

Class R6 Shares

 

10 Years

     10.56

  5 Years

     3.94  

  1 Year

     5.59  

Effective June 1, 2010, Class A, Class C, Class I and Class R shares of the predecessor fund, Van Kampen American Value Fund, advised by Van Kampen Asset Management were reorganized into Class A, Class C, Class Y and Class R shares, respectively, of Invesco Van Kampen American Value Fund (renamed Invesco American Value Fund). Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Class A, Class C, Class R and Class Y shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco American Value Fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

    Class R5 shares incepted on June 1, 2010. Performance shown prior to that date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

    Class R6 shares incepted on September 24, 2012. Performance shown prior to that date is that of the Fund’s and the predecessor fund’s Class A

Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 9/30/19, the most recent calendar quarter end, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

 

Inception (10/18/93)

     8.65

10 Years

     9.14  

  5 Years

     2.88  

  1 Year

     -11.73  

Class C Shares

 

Inception (10/18/93)

     8.59

10 Years

     8.96  

  5 Years

     3.30  

  1 Year

     -8.04  

Class R Shares

 

Inception (3/20/07)

     5.88

10 Years

     9.48  

  5 Years

     3.79  

  1 Year

     -6.82  

Class Y Shares

 

Inception (2/7/06)

     7.29

10 Years

     10.03  

  5 Years

     4.31  

  1 Year

     -6.35  

Class R5 Shares

 

10 Years

     10.15

  5 Years

     4.41  

  1 Year

     -6.28  

Class R6 Shares

 

10 Years

     10.10

  5 Years

     4.50  

  1 Year

     -6.21  

shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares was 1.19%, 1.91%, 1.44%, 0.94%, 0.86% and 0.78%, respectively. The expense ratios

presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.

    The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.

    Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

4                      Invesco American Value Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

     Shares      Value  

 

 

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–97.31%

 

Aerospace & Defense–2.47%

 

  

Textron, Inc.

     552,459      $      25,462,835  

 

 

Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods–2.00%

 

Tapestry, Inc.

     798,019        20,636,771  

 

 

Automotive Retail–2.10%

 

  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     132,771        21,572,632  

 

 

Biotechnology–1.09%

 

  

Myriad Genetics, Inc.(b)

     334,042        11,247,194  

 

 

Building Products–2.66%

 

  

Johnson Controls International PLC

     632,742        27,416,711  

 

 

Communications Equipment–3.59%

 

  

Ciena Corp.(b)

     685,611        25,449,880  

 

 

Plantronics, Inc.

     290,981        11,470,471  

 

 
        36,920,351  

 

 

Consumer Finance–1.88%

 

  

Santander Consumer USA Holdings, Inc.

     772,253        19,368,105  

 

 

Copper–1.52%

 

  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

     1,595,078        15,663,666  

 

 

Distributors–2.31%

 

  

LKQ Corp.(b)

     701,049        23,828,656  

 

 

Diversified Chemicals–1.81%

 

  

Eastman Chemical Co.

     245,751        18,686,906  

 

 

Diversified REITs–3.16%

 

  

Liberty Property Trust

     551,364        32,569,071  

 

 

Electric Utilities–5.77%

 

  

Edison International

     284,014        17,864,481  

 

 

Evergy, Inc.

     325,411        20,797,017  

 

 

FirstEnergy Corp.

     430,332        20,793,642  

 

 
        59,455,140  

 

 

Electronic Equipment & Instruments–2.81%

 

Keysight Technologies, Inc.(b)

     286,996        28,960,766  

 

 

Food Distributors–0.99%

 

  

Performance Food Group Co.(b)

     238,470        10,161,207  

 

 

Food Retail–2.48%

 

  

Kroger Co. (The)

     1,036,799        25,546,727  

 

 

Health Care Facilities–2.98%

 

  

Encompass Health Corp.

     478,796        30,652,520  

 

 
     Shares      Value  

 

 

Health Care Services–1.93%

 

  

DaVita, Inc.(b)

     339,181      $      19,876,007  

 

 

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–6.69%

 

  

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.(b)

     477,093        24,217,241  

 

 

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

     210,298        22,886,731  

 

 

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     403,275        21,764,752  

 

 
        68,868,724  

 

 

Industrial Machinery–1.74%

 

  

Kennametal, Inc.

     578,861        17,915,748  

 

 

Insurance Brokers–6.16%

 

  

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

     357,152        32,579,406  

 

 

Willis Towers Watson PLC

     165,146        30,865,787  

 

 
        63,445,193  

 

 

Interactive Home Entertainment–1.54%

 

  

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(b)

     131,626        15,841,189  

 

 

Investment Banking & Brokerage–1.83%

 

  

Stifel Financial Corp.

     336,266        18,824,171  

 

 

IT Consulting & Other Services–0.79%

 

  

DXC Technology Co.

     292,433        8,091,621  

 

 

Life & Health Insurance–1.85%

 

  

Athene Holding Ltd., Class A(b)

     438,406        19,004,900  

 

 

Managed Health Care–2.95%

 

  

Centene Corp.(b)

     573,033        30,416,592  

 

 

Marine–2.22%

 

  

Kirby Corp.(b)

     288,343        22,825,232  

 

 

Office REITs–2.58%

 

  

Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.

     740,398        26,595,096  

 

 

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–1.34%

 

  

TechnipFMC PLC (United Kingdom)

     698,444        13,780,300  

 

 

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–3.29%

 

  

Marathon Oil Corp.

     1,464,760        16,888,683  

 

 

Noble Energy, Inc.

     883,666        17,019,407  

 

 
        33,908,090  

 

 

Other Diversified Financial Services–2.12%

 

  

Voya Financial, Inc.

     403,668        21,781,925  

 

 

Regional Banks–9.41%

 

  

Comerica, Inc.

     248,351        16,247,122  

 

 

KeyCorp

     1,286,340        23,115,530  

 

 

TCF Financial Corp.

     498,465        19,734,229  

 

 

Wintrust Financial Corp.

     293,224        18,713,556  

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

5                      Invesco American Value Fund


     Shares      Value  

 

 

Regional Banks–(continued)

     

Zions Bancorp. N.A.

     394,442      $ 19,118,604  

 

 
        96,929,041  

 

 

Semiconductor Equipment–2.81%

 

KLA Corp.

     171,069        28,917,504  

 

 

Specialized REITs–2.32%

     

Life Storage, Inc.

     219,315        23,887,790  

 

 

Specialty Chemicals–2.42%

     

W.R. Grace & Co.

     375,653        24,962,142  

 

 

Systems Software–0.99%

     

Teradata Corp.(b)

     340,038        10,177,337  

 

 

Trucking–2.71%

     

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc.

     766,256        27,937,694  

 

 

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $863,369,197)

 

     1,002,135,554  

 

 
     Shares      Value  

 

 

Money Market Funds–2.81%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.71%(c)

     10,115,655      $ 10,115,655  

 

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.90%(c)

     7,224,701        7,227,591  

 

 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.66%(c)

     11,560,748        11,560,748  

 

 

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $28,902,014)

 

     28,903,994  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN
SECURITIES–100.12%
(Cost $892,271,211)

 

     1,031,039,548  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(0.12)%

 

     (1,252,225

 

 

NET ASSETS–100.00%

      $ 1,029,787,323  

 

 
 

Investment Abbreviations:

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a) 

Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

(b) 

Non-income producing security.

(c) 

The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2019.

Portfolio Composition

By sector, based on Net Assets

as of October 31, 2019

 

Financials

     23.25%  

Consumer Discretionary

     13.10     

Industrials

     11.80     

Information Technology

     10.99     

Health Care

     8.95     

Real Estate

     8.06     

Utilities

     5.77     

Materials

     5.75     

Energy

     4.63     

Consumer Staples

     3.47     

Communication Services

     1.54     

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

     2.69     

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

6                      Invesco American Value Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $863,369,197)

   $ 1,002,135,554  

 

 

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value
(Cost $28,902,014)

     28,903,994  

 

 

Receivable for:

  

Investments sold

     3,030,591  

 

 

Fund shares sold

     292,026  

 

 

Dividends

     117,105  

 

 

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     187,052  

 

 

Other assets

     58,307  

 

 

Total assets

     1,034,724,629  

 

 

Liabilities:

  

Payable for:

  

Investments purchased

     1,821,675  

 

 

Fund shares reacquired

     1,434,006  

 

 

Accrued fees to affiliates

     1,314,239  

 

 

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     2,366  

 

 

Accrued other operating expenses

     160,244  

 

 

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     204,776  

 

 

Total liabilities

     4,937,306  

 

 

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 1,029,787,323  

 

 

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 862,434,801  

 

 

Distributable earnings

     167,352,522  

 

 
   $ 1,029,787,323  

 

 

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $ 776,050,609  

 

 

Class C

   $ 22,203,740  

 

 

Class R

   $ 16,376,603  

 

 

Class Y

   $ 134,010,444  

 

 

Class R5

   $ 18,631,489  

 

 

Class R6

   $ 62,514,438  

 

 

Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Class A

          23,493,065  

 

 

Class C

     844,967  

 

 

Class R

     498,693  

 

 

Class Y

     4,020,652  

 

 

Class R5

     558,415  

 

 

Class R6

     1,872,574  

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 33.03  

 

 

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $33.03 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 34.95  

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 26.28  

 

 

Class R:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 32.84  

 

 

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 33.33  

 

 

Class R5:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 33.36  

 

 

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 33.38  

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

7                      Invesco American Value Fund


Statement of Operations

For the six months ended October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Investment income:

  

Dividends

   $ 9,605,975  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

     252,216  

 

 

Total investment income

     9,858,191  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     3,840,814  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     78,343  

 

 

Custodian fees

     7,745  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     1,001,577  

 

 

Class C

     119,810  

 

 

Class R

     44,756  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y

     957,907  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R5

     12,280  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R6

     9,344  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     14,106  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     51,646  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     67,609  

 

 

Professional services fees

     28,474  

 

 

Other

     21,597  

 

 

Total expenses

     6,256,008  

 

 

Less: Fees waived, expenses reimbursed and/or expense offset arrangement(s)

     (17,396

 

 

Net expenses

     6,238,612  

 

 

Net investment income

     3,619,579  

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain from Investment securities

     11,499,157  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Investment securities

     (50,249,731

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (38,750,574

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (35,130,995

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

8                      Invesco American Value Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the six months ended October 31, 2019 and the year ended April 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

     October 31,     April 30,  
     2019     2019  

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 3,619,579     $ 5,137,226  

 

 

Net realized gain

     11,499,157       71,007,064  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (50,249,731     (80,784,485

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (35,130,995     (4,640,195

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

           (89,083,319

 

 

Class C

           (8,383,288

 

 

Class R

           (2,150,588

 

 

Class Y

           (18,637,935

 

 

Class R5

           (3,019,574

 

 

Class R6

           (7,656,836

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

           (128,931,540

 

 

Share transactions–net:

    

Class A

     (69,149,845     23,943,978  

 

 

Class C

     (6,321,258     (40,803,017

 

 

Class R

     (2,994,774     (3,016,181

 

 

Class Y

     (16,608,858     (31,945,480

 

 

Class R5

     (8,184,681     (32,686,919

 

 

Class R6

     (4,122,296     (66,839,564

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

     (107,381,712     (151,347,183

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (142,512,707     (284,918,918

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     1,172,300,030       1,457,218,948  

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,029,787,323     $ 1,172,300,030  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

9                      Invesco American Value Fund


Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
(loss)(a)
  Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
  Total from
investment
operations
  Dividends
from net
investment
income
  Distributions
from net
realized
gains
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (b)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
 

Ratio of
expenses
to average

net assets
with fee waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed

  Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed
 

Ratio of net

investment

income
(loss)

to average

net assets

  Portfolio
turnover (c)

Class A

                                                     

Six months ended 10/31/19

  $34.02     $ 0.10     $ (1.09 )     $ (0.99 )     $     $     $     $ 33.03       (2.91 )%     $ 776,051       1.21 %(d)       1.21 %(d)       0.63 %(d)       12 %

Year ended 04/30/19

  38.47       0.13       (0.69 )       (0.56 )       (0.14 )       (3.75 )       (3.89 )       34.02       (0.03 )       871,220       1.19       1.19       0.37       38

Year ended 04/30/18

  38.52       0.07       4.37       4.44       (0.24 )       (4.25 )       (4.49 )       38.47       12.11       938,346       1.19       1.19       0.19       44

Year ended 04/30/17

  34.01       0.20       4.70       4.90       (0.08 )       (0.31 )       (0.39 )       38.52       14.40       1,031,600       1.21       1.21       0.53       42

Year ended 04/30/16

  40.44       0.09       (4.06 )       (3.97 )       (0.01 )       (2.45 )       (2.46 )       34.01       (9.62 )       1,122,286       1.19       1.20       0.26       28

Year ended 04/30/15

  40.11       0.00       4.23       4.23       (0.02 )       (3.88 )       (3.90 )       40.44       11.27       1,242,480       1.19       1.20       0.01       34

Class C

                                                     

Six months ended 10/31/19

  27.15       (0.01 )       (0.86 )       (0.87 )                         26.28       (3.21 )(e)       22,204       1.91 (d)(e)        1.91 (d)(e)        (0.07 )(d)(e)       12

Year ended 04/30/19

  31.66       (0.11 )       (0.65 )       (0.76 )             (3.75 )       (3.75 )       27.15       (0.77 )(e)       29,562       1.91 (e)        1.91 (e)        (0.35 )(e)       38

Year ended 04/30/18

  32.44       (0.17 )       3.64       3.47             (4.25 )       (4.25 )       31.66       11.30 (e)        82,217       1.92 (e)        1.92 (e)        (0.54 )(e)       44

Year ended 04/30/17

  28.83       (0.06 )       3.98       3.92             (0.31 )       (0.31 )       32.44       13.59 (e)        98,096       1.94 (e)        1.94 (e)        (0.20 )(e)       42

Year ended 04/30/16

  34.95       (0.15 )       (3.52 )       (3.67 )             (2.45 )       (2.45 )       28.83       (10.28 )(e)       103,706       1.93 (e)        1.94 (e)        (0.48 )(e)       28

Year ended 04/30/15

  35.41       (0.26 )       3.68       3.42             (3.88 )       (3.88 )       34.95       10.44 (e)        125,201       1.92 (e)        1.93 (e)        (0.72 )(e)       34

Class R

                                                     

Six months ended 10/31/19

  33.86       0.06       (1.08 )       (1.02 )                         32.84       (3.01 )       16,377       1.46 (d)        1.46 (d)        0.38 (d)        12

Year ended 04/30/19

  38.24       0.04       (0.67 )       (0.63 )             (3.75 )       (3.75 )       33.86       (0.28 )       19,979       1.44       1.44       0.12       38

Year ended 04/30/18

  38.26       (0.02 )       4.33       4.31       (0.08 )       (4.25 )       (4.33 )       38.24       11.81       25,189       1.44       1.44       (0.06 )       44

Year ended 04/30/17

  33.80       0.10       4.67       4.77             (0.31 )       (0.31 )       38.26       14.11       46,937       1.46       1.46       0.28       42

Year ended 04/30/16

  40.29       0.00       (4.04 )       (4.04 )             (2.45 )       (2.45 )       33.80       (9.82 )       66,207       1.44       1.45       0.01       28

Year ended 04/30/15

  40.06       (0.10 )       4.21       4.11             (3.88 )       (3.88 )       40.29       10.97       76,594       1.44       1.45       (0.24 )       34

Class Y

                                                     

Six months ended 10/31/19

  34.28       0.15       (1.10 )       (0.95 )                         33.33       (2.77 )       134,010       0.96 (d)        0.96 (d)        0.88 (d)        12

Year ended 04/30/19

  38.76       0.23       (0.71 )       (0.48 )       (0.25 )       (3.75 )       (4.00 )       34.28       0.21       155,238       0.94       0.94       0.62       38

Year ended 04/30/18

  38.80       0.17       4.40       4.57       (0.36 )       (4.25 )       (4.61 )       38.76       12.38       208,223       0.94       0.94       0.44       44

Year ended 04/30/17

  34.25       0.29       4.73       5.02       (0.16 )       (0.31 )       (0.47 )       38.80       14.66       375,626       0.96       0.96       0.78       42

Year ended 04/30/16

  40.62       0.18       (4.07 )       (3.89 )       (0.03 )       (2.45 )       (2.48 )       34.25       (9.36 )       452,703       0.94       0.95       0.51       28

Year ended 04/30/15

  40.26       0.11       4.24       4.35       (0.11 )       (3.88 )       (3.99 )       40.62       11.55       545,456       0.94       0.95       0.26       34

Class R5

                                                     

Six months ended 10/31/19

  34.30       0.16       (1.10 )       (0.94 )                         33.36       (2.74 )       18,631       0.87 (d)        0.87 (d)        0.97 (d)        12

Year ended 04/30/19

  38.80       0.26       (0.73 )       (0.47 )       (0.28 )       (3.75 )       (4.03 )       34.30       0.27       27,732       0.86       0.86       0.70       38

Year ended 04/30/18

  38.84       0.20       4.43       4.63       (0.42 )       (4.25 )       (4.67 )       38.80       12.53       62,354       0.86       0.86       0.52       44

Year ended 04/30/17

  34.29       0.33       4.74       5.07       (0.21 )       (0.31 )       (0.52 )       38.84       14.77       86,569       0.85       0.85       0.89       42

Year ended 04/30/16

  40.63       0.22       (4.07 )       (3.85 )       (0.04 )       (2.45 )       (2.49 )       34.29       (9.26 )       128,357       0.82       0.83       0.63       28

Year ended 04/30/15

  40.28       0.15       4.24       4.39       (0.16 )       (3.88 )       (4.04 )       40.63       11.66       95,082       0.82       0.83       0.38       34

Class R6

                                                     

Six months ended 10/31/19

  34.31       0.17       (1.10 )       (0.93 )                         33.38       (2.71 )       62,514       0.79 (d)        0.79 (d)        1.05 (d)        12

Year ended 04/30/19

  38.82       0.29       (0.73 )       (0.44 )       (0.32 )       (3.75 )       (4.07 )       34.31       0.37       68,568       0.78       0.78       0.78       38

Year ended 04/30/18

  38.88       0.24       4.42       4.66       (0.47 )       (4.25 )       (4.72 )       38.82       12.59       140,889       0.77       0.77       0.61       44

Year ended 04/30/17

  34.32       0.37       4.74       5.11       (0.24 )       (0.31 )       (0.55 )       38.88       14.88       165,781       0.76       0.76       0.98       42

Year ended 04/30/16

  40.64       0.25       (4.07 )       (3.82 )       (0.05 )       (2.45 )       (2.50 )       34.32       (9.19 )       143,003       0.73       0.74       0.72       28

Year ended 04/30/15

  40.28       0.19       4.25       4.44       (0.20 )       (3.88 )       (4.08 )       40.64       11.77       143,793       0.73       0.74       0.47       34

 

(a) 

Calculated using average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(c) 

Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(d) 

Ratios are annualized and based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $797,024, $25,071, $17,808, $139,739, $24,428 and $63,950 for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.

(e) 

The total return, ratio of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect actual 12b-1 fees of 0.95%, 0.97%, 0.97%, 0.97%, 0.99% and 0.98% for the six months ended October 31, 2019 and the years ended April 30, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

10                      Invesco American Value Fund


Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco American Value Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital appreciation. Prior to October 28, 2019, the Fund’s investment objective was total return through growth of capital and current income.

The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for ten years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the tenth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A.

Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates

 

11                      Invesco American Value Fund


depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B.

Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C.

Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.

D.

Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes.

E.

Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F.

Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated to each share class based on relative net assets. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.

G.

Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.

H.

Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.

 

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NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets    Rate  

First $500 million

     0.720%  

Next $535 million

     0.715%  

Next $31.965 billion

     0.650%  

Over $33 billion

     0.640%  

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.72%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2020, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.00%, 2.75%, 2.25%, 1.75%, 1.75% and 1.75%, respectively, of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2020. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2021, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $13,485.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

Shares of the Fund are distributed by Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”). The Fund has adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, and a service plan (collectively, the “Plans”) for Class A, Class C and Class R shares to compensate IDI for the sale, distribution, shareholder servicing and maintenance of shareholder accounts for these shares. Under the Plans, the Fund will incur annual fees of up to 0.25% of Class A average daily net assets, up to 1.00% of Class C average daily net assets and up to 0.50% of Class R average daily net assets. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly.

With respect to Class C shares, the Fund is authorized to reimburse in future years any distribution related expenses that exceed the maximum annual reimbursement rate for such class, so long as such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed the Class C maximum annual reimbursement rate, respectively. With respect to Class A shares, distribution related expenses that exceed the maximum annual reimbursement rate for such class are not carried forward to future years and the Fund will not reimburse IDI for any such expenses.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under these agreements are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the six months ended October 31, 2019, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $50,509 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $1,881 and $363 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund incurred $7,696 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

 

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NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

   Level 1  –    Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
      Level 2  –    Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
   Level 3 –    Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

As of October 31, 2019, all of the securities in this Fund were valued based on Level 1 inputs (see the Schedule of Investments for security categories). The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

NOTE 4–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)

The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $3,911.

NOTE 5–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 6–Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 7–Tax Information

The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Fund’s capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforward) under income tax regulations. The tax character of distributions paid during the year and the tax components of net assets will be reported at the Fund’s fiscal year-end.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund did not have a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2019.

NOTE 8–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $127,406,522 and $236,798,271, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis

 

 

 

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

     $205,964,471  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (74,139,341

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

     $131,825,130  

 

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $899,214,418.

NOTE 9–Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
     Six months ended     Year ended  
     October 31, 2019(a)     April 30, 2019  
       Shares         Amount         Shares         Amount    

 

 

Sold:

        

Class A

     674,585     $ 21,933,282       2,374,194     $ 84,237,878  

 

 

Class C

     41,011       1,056,088       143,531       4,246,582  

 

 

Class R

     55,987       1,787,893       146,104       5,203,373  

 

 

Class Y

     281,577       9,274,142       888,661       32,058,634  

 

 

Class R5

     45,511       1,495,582       170,349       6,146,454  

 

 

Class R6

     184,292       6,067,660       489,656       18,018,069  

 

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

        

Class A

     -       -       2,825,470       84,340,635  

 

 

Class C

     -       -       330,584       7,897,661  

 

 

Class R

     -       -       72,283       2,149,682  

 

 

Class Y

     -       -       488,901       14,691,467  

 

 

Class R5

     -       -       99,659       2,995,763  

 

 

Class R6

     -       -       248,801       7,478,944  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

        

Class A

     57,637       1,888,060       1,046,064       33,068,721  

 

 

Class C

     (72,349     (1,888,060     (1,308,333     (33,068,721

 

 

Reacquired:

        

Class A

     (2,851,275     (92,971,187     (5,025,225     (177,703,256

 

 

Class C

     (212,368     (5,489,286     (674,289     (19,878,539

 

 

Class R

     (147,374     (4,782,667     (287,002     (10,369,236

 

 

Class Y

     (789,599     (25,883,000     (2,220,865     (78,695,581

 

 

Class R5

     (295,650     (9,680,263     (1,068,701     (41,829,136

 

 

Class R6

     (310,442     (10,189,956     (2,369,083     (92,336,577

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

     (3,338,457   $ (107,381,712     (3,629,241   $ (151,347,183

 

 

 

(a) 

There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 53% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 10–Subsequent Event

The Board of Trustees of the Fund unanimously approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which the Fund would acquire all of the assets and liabilities of Invesco Oppenheimer Mid Cap Value Fund (the “Target Fund”) in exchange for shares of the Fund.

The reorganization is expected to be consummated in or around April or May 2020. Upon closing of the reorganization, shareholders of the Target Fund will receive shares of the Fund in exchange for their shares of the Target Fund, and the Target Fund will liquidate and cease operations.

 

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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

                        HYPOTHETICAL      
                       (5% annual return before      
            ACTUAL    expenses)      
      Beginning    Ending    Expenses    Ending    Expenses    Annualized
      Account Value    Account Value    Paid During    Account Value    Paid During    Expense
      (05/01/19)    (10/31/19)1    Period2    (10/31/19)    Period2    Ratio

Class A

   $1,000.00    $970.90    $5.99    $1,019.05    $6.14    1.21%

Class C

     1,000.00      967.90      9.45      1,015.53      9.68    1.91  

Class R

     1,000.00      969.90      7.23      1,017.80      7.41    1.46  

Class Y

     1,000.00      972.30      4.76      1,020.31      4.88    0.96  

Class R5

     1,000.00      972.60      4.31      1,020.76      4.42    0.87  

Class R6

     1,000.00      972.90      3.92      1,021.17      4.01    0.79  

 

1 

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.

2 

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

 

At meetings held on June 10, 2019, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of Invesco American Value Fund (the Fund) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Fund’s Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2019. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.

The Board’s Evaluation Process

The Board’s Investments Committee has established three Sub-Committees which meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). As part of a regularly scheduled basis of in-person Board meetings, the Sub-Committees meet with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from the Investments Committee and Sub-Committees, as well as the information provided to such committees and the Board throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Invesco Advisers and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which

the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year, the independent Trustees also discuss the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.

The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. This information is current as of June 10, 2019.

Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers

The Board reviewed the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the performance of Invesco Advisers in providing these services, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager or managers. The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process oversight, credit analysis and investment risk management. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds such as various back office support functions, trading operations, internal audit, valuation and legal and compliance.

In determining whether to continue the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the Board considered the benefits of reapproving an existing relationship as contrasted with the greater uncertainty that may be associated with entering into a new relationship. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

B. Fund Investment Performance

The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.

The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2016 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the Lipper Emerging Market Funds Index. The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the first quintile of its performance universe for the one year period, the second quintile for the three year period and the third quintile for the five year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one and three year periods and below the performance of the Index for the five year period. The Trustees also reviewed more recent Fund performance and this review did not change their conclusions.

C. Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees

The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group at a common asset level. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense

 

 

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group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain administrative services fees, but that Broadridge does not provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers does not separately charge the Invesco Funds for the administrative services included in the term as defined by Broadridge. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in providing expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group.

    The Board also compared the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate (the advisory fee rate after advisory fee waivers and before other expense limitations/waivers) to the effective advisory fee rates of other mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund, based on asset balances as of December 31, 2016. The Board noted that the Fund’s rate was below the rate of two such mutual funds.

    The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other client accounts with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund.

    The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts. The Board also noted that the sub-advisory fees are not paid directly by the Fund, but rather, are payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers.

    D. Economies of Scale and Breakpoints

    The Board considered the extent to which there are economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund. The Board also considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule. The Board noted that the Fund shares directly in economies of scale through lower fees charged by third party service providers based on the combined size of the Invesco Funds advised by Invesco Advisers.

    E. Profitability and Financial Resources

    The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds and the Fund. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing services to the Fund

to be excessive given the nature, quality and extent of the services provided. The Board received and accepted information from Invesco Advisers demonstrating that Invesco Advisers and each Affiliated Sub-Adviser are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

    F. Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates

    The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board considered comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board considered the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board also considered that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the Board; and that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.

    The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Adviser’s or the Affiliated Sub-Adviser’s expenses. The Board also considered that it receives periodic reports from the Chief Compliance Officer of the Invesco Funds demonstrating that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.

    The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in money market funds advised by Invesco Advisers pursuant to procedures approved by the Board. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to such investments, although Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods the advisory fees payable by the Invesco Funds with respect to certain investments in the affiliated money market funds. The waiver is in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the amount of advisory fees received by Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s

investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds is fair and reasonable.

    The Board also considered that the Fund may use an affiliated broker to execute certain trades for the Fund to, among other things, control information leakage, and was advised that such trades would be executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.

 

 

18                      Invesco American Value Fund


 

 

 

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Semiannual Report to Shareholders

 

  October 31, 2019
 

 

 

Invesco Comstock Fund

 

  Nasdaq:  
  A: ACSTX  C: ACSYX  R: ACSRX  Y: ACSDX  R5: ACSHX  R6: ICSFX

 

 

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    2    Letters to Shareholders
  3    Fund Performance
  5    Schedule of Investments
  9    Financial Statements
  12    Financial Highlights
  13    Notes to Financial Statements
  20    Fund Expenses
  21    Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts

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Letters to Shareholders

 

 

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Bruce Crockett

 

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

As independent chair of the Invesco Funds Board, I can assure you that the members of the Board are strong advocates for the interests of investors in Invesco’s mutual funds. We work hard to represent your interests through oversight of the quality of the investment management services your funds receive and other matters important to your investment. This includes but is not limited to: monitoring how the portfolio management teams of the Invesco funds are performing in light of changing economic and market conditions; assessing each portfolio management team’s investment performance within the context of the investment strategy described in the fund’s prospectus; and monitoring for potential conflicts of interests that may impact the nature of the services that your funds receive.

We believe one of the most important services we provide our fund shareholders is the annual review of the funds’ advisory and sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. This review is required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 and focuses on the nature and quality of the services Invesco provides as the adviser to the Invesco funds and the reasonableness of the fees that it charges for those services. Each year, we spend months carefully reviewing information received from Invesco and a variety of independent sources, such as performance and fee data prepared by Lipper Inc. (a subsidiary of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.), an independent, third-party firm widely recognized as a leader in its field. We also meet with our independent legal counsel and other independent advisers to review and help us assess the information that we have received. Our goal is to assure that you receive quality investment management services for a reasonable fee.

On behalf of the Board, we look forward to continuing to represent your interests and serving your needs.

Sincerely,

 

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Independent Chair

Invesco Funds Board of Trustees

 

 

 

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Andrew Schlossberg    

 

Dear Shareholders:

This semiannual report includes information about your Fund, including performance data and a complete list of its investments as of the close of the reporting period.

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All of us at Invesco look forward to serving your investment management needs. Thank you for investing with us.

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Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.

 

2                                Invesco Comstock Fund


 

Fund Performance

 

 

   

  Performance summary

 

       

Fund vs. Indexes

  

Cumulative total returns, April 30, 2019 to October 31, 2019, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance.

 

Class A Shares

     –0.90

Class C Shares

     –1.16  

Class R Shares

     –0.97  

Class Y Shares

     –0.74  

Class R5 Shares

     –0.71  

Class R6 Shares

     –0.67  

S&P 500 Indexq (Broad Market Index)

     4.16  

Russell 1000 Value Indexq (Style-Specific Index)

     3.07  

Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Index (Peer Group Index)

 

     2.58  

Source(s): qRIMES Technologies Corp.; Lipper Inc.

 

  

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US stock market.

 

    The Russell 1000® Value Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of large-cap value stocks. The Russell 1000 Value Index is a trademark/ service mark of the Frank Russell Co. Russell® is a trademark of the Frank Russell Co.

 

    The Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of large-cap value funds tracked by Lipper.

 

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the indexes described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the indexes.

 

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

 

 

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    Also, visit blog.invesco.us.com, where many of Invesco’s investment professionals share their insights about market and economic news and trends.

 

 

3                                Invesco Comstock Fund


   

Average Annual Total Returns

       
  As of 10/31/19, including maximum applicable sales charges  
   

Class A Shares

 

   

Inception (10/7/68)

    10.56
   

10 Years

    10.37  
   

  5 Years

    5.11  
   

  1 Year

    –0.30  
   

Class C Shares

 

   

Inception (10/26/93)

    9.28
   

10 Years

    10.17  
   

  5 Years

    5.54  
   

  1 Year

    3.82  
   

Class R Shares

 

   

Inception (10/1/02)

    8.73
   

10 Years

    10.71  
   

  5 Years

    6.05  
   

  1 Year

    5.24  
   

Class Y Shares

 

   

Inception (10/29/04)

    7.44
   

10 Years

    11.27  
   

  5 Years

    6.58  
   

  1 Year

    5.76  
   

Class R5 Shares

 

   

10 Years

    11.35
   

  5 Years

    6.66  
   

  1 Year

    5.83  
   

Class R6 Shares

 

   

10 Years

    11.33
   

  5 Years

    6.76  
   

  1 Year

    5.93  

Effective June 1, 2010, Class A, Class C, Class I and Class R shares of the predecessor fund, Van Kampen Comstock Fund, advised by Van Kampen Asset Management were reorganized into Class A, Class C, Class Y and Class R shares, respectively, of Invesco Van Kampen Comstock Fund (renamed Invesco Comstock Fund). Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Class A, Class C, Class R and Class Y shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco Com-stock Fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

    Class R5 shares incepted on June 1, 2010. Performance shown prior to that date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

    Class R6 shares incepted on September 24, 2012. Performance shown prior to that date is that of the Fund’s and the predecessor fund’s Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

   

Average Annual Total Returns

       
  As of 9/30/19, the most recent calendar quarter end, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

   

Class A Shares

 

   

Inception (10/7/68)

    10.54
   

10 Years

    10.00  
   

  5 Years

    4.86  
   

  1 Year

    –9.23  
   

Class C Shares

 

   

Inception (10/26/93)

    9.26
   

10 Years

    9.80  
   

  5 Years

    5.28  
   

  1 Year

    –5.52
   

Class R Shares

 

   

Inception (10/1/02)

    8.69
   

10 Years

    10.34  
   

  5 Years

    5.79  
   

  1 Year

    –4.20  
   

Class Y Shares

 

   

Inception (10/29/04)

    7.39
   

10 Years

    10.90  
   

  5 Years

    6.32  
   

  1 Year

    –3.72  
   

Class R5 Shares

 

   

10 Years

    10.98
   

  5 Years

    6.40  
   

  1 Year

    –3.67  
   

Class R6 Shares

 

   

10 Years

    10.95
   

  5 Years

    6.50  
   

  1 Year

    –3.58  

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/ performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The net annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares was 0.81%, 1.55%, 1.06%, 0.56%, 0.49% and 0.40%, respectively.1 The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the

date of this report for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares was 0.82%, 1.56%, 1.07%, 0.57%, 0.50% and 0.41%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.

    The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.

    Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

1

Total annual Fund operating expenses after any contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser in effect through at least June 30, 2021. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

4                                Invesco Comstock Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–94.77%

 

Aerospace & Defense–1.10%

 

  

Textron, Inc.

    2,686,611      $ 123,825,901  

Agricultural Products–1.35%

 

  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

    3,598,147        151,266,100  

Apparel Retail–0.41%

 

Gap, Inc. (The)

    2,813,273        45,743,819  

Asset Management & Custody Banks–2.82%

 

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

    3,222,174        150,636,634  

State Street Corp.

    2,509,713        165,816,738  
               316,453,372  

Automobile Manufacturers–2.05%

 

  

General Motors Co.

    6,201,120        230,433,619  

Automotive Retail–0.32%

 

  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

    219,005        35,583,932  

Biotechnology–1.14%

 

  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    2,004,453        127,703,701  

Broadcasting–0.55%

 

  

CBS Corp., Class B

    1,728,852        62,307,826  

Building Products–1.68%

 

  

Johnson Controls International PLC

    4,357,540        188,812,208  

Cable & Satellite–2.63%

 

  

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(b)

    345,990        161,874,882  

Comcast Corp., Class A

    2,973,066        133,252,818  
               295,127,700  

Communications Equipment–1.70%

 

  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    4,018,529        190,920,313  

Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks–0.86%

 

Caterpillar, Inc.

    701,040        96,603,312  

Consumer Finance–0.68%

 

  

Ally Financial, Inc.

    2,489,949        76,267,138  

Diversified Banks–15.43%

 

  

Bank of America Corp.

    18,143,551        567,348,840  

Citigroup, Inc.

    8,204,195        589,553,453  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    3,187,033        398,124,162  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    3,414,613        176,296,469  
                   1,731,322,924  

Electrical Components & Equipment–3.02%

 

Eaton Corp. PLC

    2,064,289        179,820,215  
     Shares      Value  

Electrical Components & Equipment–(continued)

 

Emerson Electric Co.

    2,264,807      $ 158,876,211  
               338,696,426  

Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–1.92%

 

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

    1,855,128        84,130,055  

Corteva, Inc.

    4,998,444        131,858,953  
               215,989,008  

Health Care Distributors–1.62%

 

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    1,821,023        90,049,587  

McKesson Corp.

    694,365        92,350,545  
                   182,400,132  

Health Care Equipment–0.49%

 

  

Medtronic PLC

    510,247        55,565,898  

Health Care Services–0.90%

 

  

CVS Health Corp.

    1,513,416        100,475,688  

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–1.67%

 

  

Carnival Corp.

    4,359,453        186,976,939  

Household Products–1.95%

 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    891,637        118,480,725  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (United Kingdom)

    1,303,138        100,746,303  
               219,227,028  

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders–0.58%

 

Vistra Energy Corp.

    2,404,190        64,985,256  

Industrial Conglomerates–0.90%

 

  

General Electric Co.

    10,069,704        100,495,646  

Industrial Machinery–0.87%

 

  

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    772,613        98,036,864  

Integrated Oil & Gas–8.38%

 

BP PLC, ADR (United Kingdom)

    6,386,569        242,114,831  

Chevron Corp.

    2,124,251        246,710,511  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    389,226        26,300,001  

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class A, ADR (United Kingdom)

    3,531,775        204,736,997  

Suncor Energy, Inc. (Canada)

    7,437,825        220,829,024  
               940,691,364  

Integrated Telecommunication Services–1.76%

 

AT&T, Inc.

    5,126,611        197,323,257  

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail–1.28%

 

  

eBay, Inc.

    4,068,437        143,412,404  

Investment Banking & Brokerage–3.23%

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

    710,389        151,582,805  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

5                                Invesco Comstock Fund


     Shares      Value  

Investment Banking & Brokerage–(continued)

 

Morgan Stanley

    4,580,393      $     210,927,097  
               362,509,902  

IT Consulting & Other Services–0.98%

 

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

    1,804,349        109,957,028  

Life & Health Insurance–0.99%

 

MetLife, Inc.

    2,370,185        110,900,956  

Managed Health Care–1.90%

 

Anthem, Inc.

    792,685        213,295,680  

Multi-line Insurance–2.06%

 

American International Group, Inc.

    4,362,041        231,013,691  

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–6.59%

 

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (Canada)

    4,039,146        101,844,992  

Devon Energy Corp.

    5,641,560        114,410,837  

Encana Corp. (Canada)

    17,249,964        67,792,359  

Hess Corp.

    2,720,257        178,856,898  

Marathon Oil Corp.

    12,773,527        147,278,766  

Noble Energy, Inc.

    5,018,000        96,646,680  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    266,818        32,823,950  
               739,654,482  

Paper Packaging–1.44%

 

International Paper Co.

    3,690,422        161,197,633  

Pharmaceuticals–5.05%

 

Allergan PLC

    623,142        109,741,538  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    2,632,201        151,009,371  

Mylan N.V.(b)

    3,469,429        66,439,565  

Novartis AG (Switzerland)

    634,978        55,470,190  

Sanofi, ADR (France)

    3,992,821        183,989,192  
               566,649,856  

Property & Casualty Insurance–1.13%

 

Allstate Corp. (The)

    1,187,344        126,357,149  

Regional Banks–3.54%

 

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    3,824,825        134,480,847  
     Shares      Value  

Regional Banks–(continued)

 

Fifth Third Bancorp

    5,252,449      $ 152,741,217  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    747,740        109,693,458  
               396,915,522  

Semiconductors–3.93%

 

Intel Corp.

    3,697,813        209,037,369  

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Netherlands)

    456,996        51,951,305  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

    2,236,014        179,864,966  
               440,853,640  

Systems Software–1.77%

 

Microsoft Corp.

    1,388,683        199,095,482  

Tobacco–3.48%

 

Altria Group, Inc.

    1,890,446        84,673,076  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    3,758,398        306,083,933  
               390,757,009  

Wireless Telecommunication Services–0.62%

 

Vodafone Group PLC (United Kingdom)

    34,291,345        70,151,935  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $8,311,271,731)

 

     10,635,957,740  

Money Market Funds–5.43%

 

  

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.71%(c)

    213,326,517        213,326,517  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.90%(c)

    152,383,208        152,444,161  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.66%(c)

    243,801,734        243,801,734  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $609,533,901)

 

     609,572,412  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN
SECURITIES–100.20%
(Cost $8,920,805,632)

 

     11,245,530,152  

OTHER ASSETS LESS
LIABILITIES–(0.20)%

 

     (22,682,249

NET ASSETS–100.00%

           $ 11,222,847,903  
 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a) 

Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

(b) 

Non-income producing security.

(c) 

The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2019.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

6                                Invesco Comstock Fund


Portfolio Composition

By sector, based on Net Assets

as of October 31, 2019

 

Financials

     29.88

 

Energy

  

 

 

 

14.97

 

 

 

Health Care

  

 

 

 

11.10

 

 

 

Industrials

  

 

 

 

8.43

 

 

 

Information Technology

  

 

 

 

8.38

 

 

 

Consumer Staples

  

 

 

 

6.78

 

 

 

Consumer Discretionary

  

 

 

 

5.73

 

 

 

Communication Services

  

 

 

 

5.56

 

 

 

Materials

  

 

 

 

3.36

 

 

 

Utilities

  

 

 

 

0.58

 

 

 

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

  

 

 

 

5.23

 

 

 

 

Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  

Settlement

Date

  Counterparty    Contract to      Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
   Deliver      Receive  

Currency Risk

                                              

11/01/2019

  Barclays Bank PLC      USD       644,757        CHF       640,149      $ 4,152  

11/01/2019

  Barclays Bank PLC      USD       7,912,931        GBP       6,428,621        414,385  

11/01/2019

  Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce      USD       27,590,370        CHF       27,408,825        193,538  

11/01/2019

  Citibank N.A.      USD       5,994,526        EUR       5,435,669        67,873  

11/01/2019

  Deutsche Bank AG      USD       193,826,571        EUR       174,492,772        785,162  

11/01/2019

  Deutsche Bank AG      USD       5,214,238        GBP       4,049,327        31,059  

12/06/2019

  Deutsche Bank AG      CAD       1,519,827        USD       1,161,378        7,338  

11/01/2019

  Goldman Sachs International      USD       5,118,526        CAD       6,824,623        63,027  

11/01/2019

  Goldman Sachs International      USD       3,967,978        CHF       3,944,000        29,994  

11/01/2019

  Goldman Sachs International      USD       18,202,559        EUR       16,574,088        282,516  

11/01/2019

  J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A      USD       8,246,983        EUR       7,497,925        115,451  

11/01/2019

  Royal Bank of Canada      USD       7,788,122        CAD       10,361,197        78,553  

11/01/2019

  Royal Bank of Canada      USD       204,983,037        GBP       159,210,126        1,249,833  

12/06/2019

  Royal Bank of Canada      CAD       214,781,123        USD       163,277,020        188,849  

Subtotal–Appreciation

 

                              3,511,730  

Currency Risk

                                              

11/01/2019

  Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce      CAD       227,542,929        USD       171,725,977        (1,034,580

11/01/2019

  Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce      EUR       202,937,886        USD       221,661,950        (4,674,610

11/01/2019

  Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce      GBP       167,081,124        USD       205,902,088        (10,526,480

12/06/2019

  Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce      CHF       27,824,736        USD       28,080,368        (192,492

12/06/2019

  Deutsche Bank AG      EUR       174,493,287        USD       194,265,121        (755,107

11/01/2019

  Goldman Sachs International      EUR       1,062,568        USD       1,160,126        (24,956

11/01/2019

  Goldman Sachs International      GBP       2,606,951        USD       3,212,383        (164,531

11/01/2019

  J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A      CHF       752,265        USD       754,833        (7,726

11/01/2019

  Royal Bank of Canada      CAD       4,417,847        USD       3,346,623        (7,600

11/01/2019

  Royal Bank of Canada      CHF       31,240,709        USD       31,417,685        (250,545

11/01/2019

  Royal Bank of Canada      USD       163,252,475        CAD       214,774,957        (185,923

12/06/2019

  Royal Bank of Canada      EUR       4,639,451        USD       5,165,041        (20,184

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

7                                Invesco Comstock Fund


Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts–(continued)  

Settlement

Date

  Counterparty    Contract to      Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
   Deliver      Receive  

12/06/2019

  Royal Bank of Canada      GBP       159,194,798        USD       205,182,991      $ (1,238,935

Subtotal – Depreciation

 

                              (19,083,669

Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

                                     $ (15,571,939

Abbreviations:

CAD – Canadian Dollar

CHF – Swiss Franc

EUR – Euro

GBP – British Pound Sterling

USD – U.S. Dollar

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

8                                Invesco Comstock Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $8,311,271,731)

   $ 10,635,957,740  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value
(Cost $609,533,901)

     609,572,412  

Other investments:

  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

     3,511,730  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $611)

     622  

Receivable for:

  

Dividends

     15,068,305  

Fund shares sold

     3,067,839  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     938,062  

Other assets

     111,332  

Total assets

     11,268,228,042  

Liabilities:

  

Other investments:

  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

     19,083,669  

Payable for:

  

Fund shares reacquired

     16,458,544  

Accrued fees to affiliates

     8,714,700  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     13,814  

Accrued other operating expenses

     51,667  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     1,057,745  

Total liabilities

     45,380,139  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 11,222,847,903  

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 8,287,388,346  

Distributable earnings

     2,935,459,557  
     $ 11,222,847,903  

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $ 5,962,156,252  

Class C

   $ 134,324,508  

Class R

   $ 186,312,863  

Class Y

   $ 1,611,615,984  

Class R5

   $ 598,053,356  

Class R6

   $ 2,730,384,940  

Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Class A

     241,145,792  

Class C

     5,434,247  

Class R

     7,536,566  

Class Y

     65,166,391  

Class R5

     24,200,653  

Class R6

     110,507,396  

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 24.72  

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $24.72 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 26.16  

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 24.72  

Class R:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 24.72  

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 24.73  

Class R5:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 24.71  

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 24.71  
 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

9                                Invesco Comstock Fund


Statement of Operations

For the six months ended October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $3,683,181)

   $ 157,109,918  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

     8,177,270  

Total investment income

     165,287,188  

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     21,527,545  

Administrative services fees

     809,453  

Custodian fees

     10,154  

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     7,500,075  

Class C

     636,673  

Class R

     485,538  

Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y

     6,639,248  

Transfer agent fees – R5

     313,117  

Transfer agent fees – R6

     86,305  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     69,469  

Registration and filing fees

     121,840  

Reports to shareholders

     56,913  

Professional services fees

     31,431  

Other

     83,897  

Total expenses

     38,371,658  

Less: Fees waived and/or expense offset arrangement(s)

     (454,206

Net expenses

     37,917,452  

Net investment income

     127,369,736  

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investment securities

     202,797,680  

Foreign currencies

     (29,574

Forward foreign currency contracts

     23,856,341  
       226,624,447  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

  

Investment securities

     (454,241,068

Foreign currencies

     61,341  

Forward foreign currency contracts

     (19,314,036
       (473,493,763

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (246,869,316

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (119,499,580

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

10                      Invesco Comstock Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the six months ended October 31, 2019 and the year ended April 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

      October 31,
2019
    April 30,
2019
 

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 127,369,736     $ 232,339,505  

Net realized gain

     226,624,447       720,651,130  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (473,493,763     (555,280,438

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (119,499,580     397,710,197  

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

     (57,075,871     (506,804,150

Class C

     (879,766     (31,812,508

Class R

     (1,615,638     (17,885,215

Class Y

     (17,661,089     (155,664,704

Class R5

     (6,936,551     (59,044,636

Class R6

     (31,798,536     (249,226,391

Total distributions from distributable earnings

     (115,967,451     (1,020,437,604

Share transactions–net:

    

Class A

     (267,813,155     205,489,325  

Class C

     (21,103,909     (268,440,174

Class R

     (22,282,808     (41,047,725

Class Y

     (120,808,662     3,974,276  

Class R5

     (52,932,295     (33,427,639

Class R6

     (171,527,327     518,847,087  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

     (656,468,156     385,395,150  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (891,935,187     (237,332,257

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     12,114,783,090       12,352,115,347  

End of period

   $ 11,222,847,903     $ 12,114,783,090  

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

11                      Invesco Comstock Fund


Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

    

Net asset
value,
beginning
of period

 

   

Net
investment
income(a)

 

   

Net gains
(losses) on

securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)

 

   

Total from
investment
operations

 

   

Dividends
from net
investment
income

 

   

Distributions
from net
realized
gains

 

   

Total
distributions

 

   

Net asset
value, end
of period

 

   

Total
return(b)

 

   

Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)

 

   

Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets with

fee waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed

 

   

Ratio of
expenses to

average

net assets

without
fee waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed

 

   

Ratio of net
investment
income
to average
net assets

 

   

Portfolio
turnover(c)

 

 

Class A

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

  $ 25.18     $ 0.25     $ (0.48   $ (0.23   $ (0.23   $     $ (0.23   $ 24.72       (0.90 )%    $ 5,962,156       0.80 %(d)      0.81 %(d)      2.08 %(d)      10

Year ended 04/30/19

    26.67       0.46       0.23       0.69       (0.41     (1.77     (2.18     25.18       3.51       6,350,025       0.80       0.81       1.79       23  

Year ended 04/30/18

    24.03       0.36       3.23       3.59       (0.36     (0.59     (0.95     26.67       15.09       6,433,646       0.81       0.81       1.38       14  

Year ended 04/30/17

    21.86       0.40       3.61       4.01       (0.49     (1.35     (1.84     24.03       18.56       6,350,463       0.84       0.84       1.75       18  

Year ended 04/30/16

    26.04       0.44       (2.29     (1.85     (0.36     (1.97     (2.33     21.86       (6.90     6,613,286       0.84       0.85       1.87       15  

Year ended 04/30/15

    24.29       0.32       1.84       2.16       (0.41           (0.41     26.04       8.98       7,698,790       0.82       0.83       1.30       17  

Class C

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    25.16       0.18       (0.47     (0.29     (0.15           (0.15     24.72       (1.16 )(e)      134,325       1.43 (d)(e)      1.44 (d)(e)      1.45 (d)(e)      10  

Year ended 04/30/19

    26.66       0.27       0.21       0.48       (0.21     (1.77     (1.98     25.16       2.68 (e)      158,707       1.54 (e)      1.55 (e)      1.05 (e)      23  

Year ended 04/30/18

    24.02       0.16       3.24       3.40       (0.17     (0.59     (0.76     26.66       14.24 (e)      468,225       1.55 (e)      1.55 (e)      0.64 (e)      14  

Year ended 04/30/17

    21.85       0.23       3.61       3.84       (0.32     (1.35     (1.67     24.02       17.70       511,920       1.59       1.59       1.00       18  

Year ended 04/30/16

    26.03       0.27       (2.29     (2.02     (0.19     (1.97     (2.16     21.85       (7.59 )(e)      532,230       1.56 (e)      1.57 (e)      1.15 (e)      15  

Year ended 04/30/15

    24.28       0.13       1.84       1.97       (0.22           (0.22     26.03       8.17       637,579       1.57       1.58       0.55       17  

Class R

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    25.17       0.22       (0.47     (0.25     (0.20           (0.20     24.72       (0.97     186,313       1.05 (d)      1.06 (d)      1.83 (d)      10  

Year ended 04/30/19

    26.67       0.40       0.21       0.61       (0.34     (1.77     (2.11     25.17       3.20       212,843       1.05       1.06       1.54       23  

Year ended 04/30/18

    24.03       0.29       3.24       3.53       (0.30     (0.59     (0.89     26.67       14.80       265,368       1.06       1.06       1.13       14  

Year ended 04/30/17

    21.86       0.35       3.61       3.96       (0.44     (1.35     (1.79     24.03       18.27       324,055       1.09       1.09       1.50       18  

Year ended 04/30/16

    26.04       0.38       (2.29     (1.91     (0.30     (1.97     (2.27     21.86       (7.14     358,835       1.09       1.10       1.62       15  

Year ended 04/30/15

    24.29       0.26       1.84       2.10       (0.35           (0.35     26.04       8.71       486,154       1.07       1.08       1.05       17  

Class Y

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    25.18       0.28       (0.47     (0.19     (0.26           (0.26     24.73       (0.74     1,611,616       0.55 (d)      0.56 (d)      2.33 (d)      10  

Year ended 04/30/19

    26.68       0.52       0.22       0.74       (0.47     (1.77     (2.24     25.18       3.73       1,765,456       0.55       0.56       2.04       23  

Year ended 04/30/18

    24.03       0.41       3.25       3.66       (0.42     (0.59     (1.01     26.68       15.41       1,861,752       0.56       0.56       1.63       14  

Year ended 04/30/17

    21.86       0.46       3.61       4.07       (0.55     (1.35     (1.90     24.03       18.86       3,334,930       0.59       0.59       2.00       18  

Year ended 04/30/16

    26.04       0.49       (2.28     (1.79     (0.42     (1.97     (2.39     21.86       (6.67     3,034,620       0.59       0.60       2.12       15  

Year ended 04/30/15

    24.29       0.39       1.84       2.23       (0.48           (0.48     26.04       9.26       3,422,401       0.57       0.58       1.55       17  

Class R5

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    25.16       0.29       (0.47     (0.18     (0.27           (0.27     24.71       (0.71     598,053       0.49 (d)      0.50 (d)      2.39 (d)      10  

Year ended 04/30/19

    26.66       0.54       0.22       0.76       (0.49     (1.77     (2.26     25.16       3.80       665,081       0.48       0.49       2.11       23  

Year ended 04/30/18

    24.02       0.44       3.23       3.67       (0.44     (0.59     (1.03     26.66       15.46       735,462       0.50       0.50       1.69       14  

Year ended 04/30/17

    21.85       0.48       3.62       4.10       (0.58     (1.35     (1.93     24.02       18.98       741,550       0.51       0.51       2.08       18  

Year ended 04/30/16

    26.04       0.51       (2.29     (1.78     (0.44     (1.97     (2.41     21.85       (6.61     824,228       0.49       0.50       2.22       15  

Year ended 04/30/15

    24.29       0.41       1.84       2.25       (0.50           (0.50     26.04       9.36       830,574       0.49       0.50       1.63       17  

Class R6

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    25.16       0.30       (0.47     (0.17     (0.28           (0.28     24.71       (0.67     2,730,385       0.39 (d)      0.40 (d)      2.49 (d)      10  

Year ended 04/30/19

    26.66       0.56       0.22       0.78       (0.51     (1.77     (2.28     25.16       3.90       2,962,672       0.39       0.40       2.20       23  

Year ended 04/30/18

    24.01       0.47       3.24       3.71       (0.47     (0.59     (1.06     26.66       15.61       2,587,663       0.41       0.41       1.78       14  

Year ended 04/30/17

    21.85       0.50       3.61       4.11       (0.60     (1.35     (1.95     24.01       19.05       702,678       0.41       0.41       2.18       18  

Year ended 04/30/16

    26.03       0.54       (2.29     (1.75     (0.46     (1.97     (2.43     21.85       (6.48     624,206       0.39       0.40       2.32       15  

Year ended 04/30/15

    24.28       0.44       1.83       2.27       (0.52           (0.52     26.03       9.46       595,160       0.39       0.40       1.73       17  

 

(a)

Calculated using average shares outstanding.

(b)

Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(c)

Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(d)

Ratios are annualized and based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $5,984,599, $143,964, $193,271, $1,645,534, $623,179 and $2,786,910 for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.

(e)

The total return, ratio of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect actual 12b-1 fees of 0.88%, 0.99%, 0.99% and 0.97% for the six months ended October 31, 2019 and the years ended April 30, 2019, 2018 and 2016, respectively.

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco Comstock Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.

The Fund’s investment objective is total return through growth of capital and current income.

The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for ten years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the tenth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A.

Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates

 

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depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B.

Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C.

Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.

D.

Distributions – Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly and are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions from net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes.

E.

Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F.

Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated to each share class based on relative net assets. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.

G.

Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.

H.

Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.

I.

Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends,

 

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interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

J.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets    Rate  

First $ 1 billion

     0.500

Next $1 billion

     0.450

Next $1 billion

     0.400

Over $3 billion

     0.350

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.38%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2020, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.00%, 2.75%, 2.25%, 1.75%, 1.75% and 1.75% respectively, of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2020. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2021, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $440,364.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

 

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Shares of the Fund are distributed by Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”). The Fund has adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, and a service plan (collectively, the “Plans”) for Class A, Class C and Class R shares to compensate IDI for the sale, distribution, shareholder servicing and maintenance of shareholder accounts for these shares. Under the Plans, the Fund will incur annual fees of up to 0.25% of Class A average daily net assets, up to 1.00% of Class C average daily net assets and up to 0.50% of Class R average daily net assets. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly.

With respect to Class C shares, the Fund is authorized to reimburse in future years any distribution related expenses that exceed the maximum annual reimbursement rate for such class, so long as such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed the Class C maximum annual reimbursement rate, respectively. With respect to Class A shares, distribution related expenses that exceed the maximum annual reimbursement rate for such class are not carried forward to future years and the Fund will not reimburse IDI for any such expenses.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under these agreements are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the six months ended October 31, 2019, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $241,932 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $9,081 and $4,089 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund incurred $116,236 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

     Level 1 –   Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
  Level 2 –   Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
  Level 3 –   Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2019. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

 

  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total

Investments in Securities

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

$ 10,409,589,312 $ 226,368,428 $ $ 10,635,957,740

Money Market Funds

  609,572,412       609,572,412

Total Investments in Securities

  11,019,161,724   226,368,428     11,245,530,152

Other Investments – Assets*

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

    3,511,730     3,511,730

Other Investments – Liabilities*

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

    (19,083,669 )     (19,083,669 )

Total Other Investments

    (15,571,939 )     (15,571,939 )

Total Investments

$ 11,019,161,724 $ 210,796,489 $ $ 11,229,958,213

 

*

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

NOTE 4–Derivative Investments

The Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) under which a fund may trade OTC derivatives. An OTC transaction entered into under an ISDA Master Agreement typically involves a collateral posting arrangement, payment netting provisions and close-out netting provisions. These netting provisions allow for reduction of credit risk through netting of contractual obligations. The enforceability of the netting provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement depends on the governing law of the ISDA Master Agreement, among other factors.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End

The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of October 31, 2019:

 

    Value  
Derivative Assets   Currency
Risk
 

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

  $ 3,511,730  

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

     

Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements

  $ 3,511,730  

 

    Value  
Derivative Liabilities   Currency
Risk
 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

  $ (19,083,669

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

     

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

  $ (19,083,669

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The table below reflects the Fund’s exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative transactions as of October 31, 2019.

 

     Financial
Derivative Assets
   Financial
Derivative
Liabilities
      Collateral
(Received)/Pledged
    
Counterparty   

Forward Foreign

Currency Contracts

  

Forward Foreign

Currency Contracts

  Net Value of
Derivatives
  Non-Cash    Cash   

Net

Amount

Barclays Bank PLC

     $ 418,537      $     $ 418,537     $      $      $ 418,537

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

       193,538        (16,428,162 )       (16,234,624 )                     (16,234,624 )

Citibank N.A.

       67,873              67,873                     67,873

Deutsche Bank AG

       823,559        (755,107 )       68,452                     68,452

Goldman Sachs International

       375,537        (189,487 )       186,050                     186,050

J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A

       115,451        (7,726 )       107,725                     107,725

Royal Bank of Canada

       1,517,235        (1,703,187 )       (185,952 )                     (185,952 )

Total

     $ 3,511,730      $ (19,083,669 )     $ (15,571,939 )     $      $      $ (15,571,939 )

Effect of Derivative Investments for the six months ended October 31, 2019

The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:

 

    Location of Gain (Loss) on
Statement of Operations
     Currency
Risk

Realized Gain:

   

Forward foreign currency contracts

    $ 23,856,341

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

   

Forward foreign currency contracts

      (19,314,036 )

Total

    $ 4,542,305

The table below summarizes the average notional value of derivatives held during the period.

 

     Forward
Foreign Currency
Contracts

Average notional value

    $ 1,116,026,460

NOTE 5–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)

The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $13,842.

 

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NOTE 6–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 7–Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 8–Tax Information

The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Fund’s capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforward) under income tax regulations. The tax character of distributions paid during the year and the tax components of net assets will be reported at the Fund’s fiscal year-end.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund did not have a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2019.

NOTE 9–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $1,085,992,085 and $1,493,486,578, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 2,971,885,617  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (705,955,759

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 2,265,929,858  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $8,964,028,355.

NOTE 10—Share Information

 

      Summary of Share Activity  
     Six months ended             Year ended  
     October 31, 2019(a)             April 30, 2019  
      Shares        Amount              Shares        Amount  

Sold:

                  

Class A

     5,939,118        $ 143,998,259                 19,235,509        $ 491,515,179  

Class C

     331,474          8,027,803                 1,534,289          39,146,050  

Class R

     457,779          11,091,042                 1,192,696          30,493,158  

Class Y

     5,678,911          137,625,453                 17,771,878          453,272,484  

Class R5

     1,710,766          41,167,723                 4,438,371          113,906,701  

Class R6

     8,165,086          197,360,526                 38,439,425          1,012,581,472  

 

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  Summary of Share Activity
  Six months ended   Year ended
  October 31, 2019(a)   April 30, 2019
  Shares Amount   Shares Amount

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

Class A

  2,115,625 $ 52,007,958   20,775,822 $ 473,525,773

Class C

  32,139   790,716   1,301,913   29,369,529

Class R

  65,699   1,615,539   786,138   17,883,529

Class Y

  609,175   14,969,929   6,038,549   137,929,745

Class R5

  275,430   6,764,304   2,581,603   59,028,810

Class R6

  1,277,791   31,375,568   10,802,298   246,810,381

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

Class A

  387,057   9,412,026   10,774,173   251,650,707

Class C

  (387,013 )   (9,412,026 )   (10,774,189 )   (251,650,707 )

Reacquired:

Class A

  (19,526,658 )   (473,231,398 )   (39,747,406 )   (1,011,202,334 )

Class C

  (849,551 )   (20,510,402 )   (3,316,074 )   (85,305,046 )

Class R

  (1,441,782 )   (34,989,389 )   (3,473,453 )   (89,424,412 )

Class Y

  (11,234,591 )   (273,404,044 )   (23,480,250 )   (587,227,953 )

Class R5

  (4,218,733 )   (100,864,322 )   (8,171,985 )   (206,363,150 )

Class R6

  (16,710,896 )   (400,263,421 )   (28,542,079 )   (740,544,766 )

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

  (27,323,174 ) $ (656,468,156 )   18,167,228 $ 385,395,150

 

(a) 

There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 51% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

 

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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, expenses shown in the table do not include the expenses of the underlying funds, which are borne indirectly by the Fund. If transaction costs and indirect expenses were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

   

ACTUAL

HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before
expenses)
 
  Beginning
    Account Value    
(05/01/19)
Ending
    Account Value    
(10/31/19)1
Expenses
    Paid During    
Period2
Ending
    Account Value    
(10/31/19)
Expenses
    Paid During    
Period2
        Annualized        
Expense
Ratio

Class A    

$ 1,000.00 $ 991.00 $ 4.00 $ 1,021.11 $ 4.06   0.80 %

Class C    

  1,000.00   988.40   7.15   1,017.95   7.25   1.43

Class R    

  1,000.00   990.30   5.25   1,019.86   5.33   1.05

Class Y    

  1,000.00   992.60   2.75   1,022.37   2.80   0.55

Class R5    

  1,000.00   992.90   2.45   1,022.67   2.49   0.49

Class R6    

  1,000.00   993.30   1.95   1,023.18   1.98   0.39

 

1 

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.

2 

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

 

At meetings held on June 10, 2019, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of Invesco Comstock Fund (the Fund) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Fund’s Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2019. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.

The Board’s Evaluation Process

The Board’s Investments Committee has established three Sub-Committees which meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). As part of a regularly scheduled basis of in-person Board meetings, the Sub-Committees meet with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from the Investments Committee and Sub-Committees, as well as the information provided to such committees and the Board throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Invesco Advisers and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which

the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year, the independent Trustees also discuss the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.

The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. This information is current as of June 10, 2019.

Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers

The Board reviewed the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the performance of Invesco Advisers in providing these services, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager or managers. The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process oversight, credit analysis and investment risk management. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds such as various back office support functions, trading operations, internal audit, valuation and legal and compliance.

In determining whether to continue the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the Board considered the benefits of reapproving an existing relationship as contrasted with the greater uncertainty that may be associated with entering into a new relationship. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

B. Fund Investment Performance

The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.

The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2016 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the Lipper Emerging Market Funds Index. The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the first quintile of its performance universe for the one year period, the second quintile for the three year period and the third quintile for the five year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one and three year periods and below the performance of the Index for the five year period. The Trustees also reviewed more recent Fund performance and this review did not change their conclusions.

C. Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees

The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group at a common asset level. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense

 

 

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group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain administrative services fees, but that Broadridge does not provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers does not separately charge the Invesco Funds for the administrative services included in the term as defined by Broadridge. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in providing expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group.

The Board also compared the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate (the advisory fee rate after advisory fee waivers and before other expense limitations/waivers) to the effective advisory fee rates of other mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund, based on asset balances as of December 31, 2016. The Board noted that the Fund’s rate was below the rate of two such mutual funds.

The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other client accounts with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund.

The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts. The Board also noted that the sub-advisory fees are not paid directly by the Fund, but rather, are payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers.

D. Economies of Scale and Breakpoints

The Board considered the extent to which there are economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund. The Board also considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule. The Board noted that the Fund shares directly in economies of scale through lower fees charged by third party service providers based on the combined size of the Invesco Funds advised by Invesco Advisers.

E. Profitability and Financial Resources

The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds and the Fund. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing services to the Fund

to be excessive given the nature, quality and extent of the services provided. The Board received and accepted information from Invesco Advisers demonstrating that Invesco Advisers and each Affiliated Sub-Adviser are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

F. Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates

The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board considered comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board considered the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board also considered that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the Board; and that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.

The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Adviser’s or the Affiliated Sub-Adviser’s expenses. The Board also considered that it receives periodic reports from the Chief Compliance Officer of the Invesco Funds demonstrating that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.

The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in money market funds advised by Invesco Advisers pursuant to procedures approved by the Board. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to such investments, although Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods the advisory fees payable by the Invesco Funds with respect to certain investments in the affiliated money market funds. The waiver is in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the amount of advisory fees received by Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s

investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds is fair and reasonable.

The Board also considered that the Fund may use an affiliated broker to execute certain trades for the Fund to, among other things, control information leakage, and was advised that such trades would be executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.

 

 

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Important notice regarding delivery of security holder documents

To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). Mailing of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please contact Invesco Investment Services, Inc. at 800 959 4246 or contact your financial institution. We will begin sending you individual copies for each account within 30 days after receiving your request.

 

 

Fund holdings and proxy voting information

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the list appears in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The most recent list of portfolio holdings is available at invesco.com/completeqtrholdings. Shareholders can also look up the Fund’s Form N-PORT filings on the SEC website, sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are shown below.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246, or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/proxysearch. This information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

 

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Semiannual Report to Shareholders

 

   October 31, 2019
 

Invesco Dividend Income Fund

 

  Nasdaq:   
  A: IAUTX  C: IUTCX  Y: IAUYX  Investor: FSTUX  R5: FSIUX  R6: IFUTX

 

 

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    2    Letters to Shareholders
  3    Fund Performance
  5    Schedule of Investments
  8    Financial Statements
  11    Financial Highlights
  12    Notes to Financial Statements
  19    Fund Expenses
  20    Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
  22    Distribution Information

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by enrolling at invesco.com/edelivery.

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call (800) 959-4246 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with your financial intermediary or all funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.

For the most current month-end Fund performance and commentary, please visit invesco.com/performance.

Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing.

 

 

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Letters to Shareholders

 

 

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Bruce Crockett

 

    

 

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

As independent chair of the Invesco Funds Board, I can assure you that the members of the Board are strong advocates for the interests of investors in Invesco’s mutual funds. We work hard to represent your interests through oversight of the quality of the investment management services your funds receive and other matters important to your investment. This includes but is not limited to: monitoring how the portfolio management teams of the Invesco funds are performing in light of changing economic and market conditions; assessing each portfolio management team’s investment performance within the context of the investment strategy described in the fund’s prospectus; and monitoring for potential conflicts of interests that may impact the nature of the services that your funds receive.

We believe one of the most important services we provide our fund shareholders is the annual review of the funds’ advisory and sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. This review is required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 and focuses on the nature and quality of the services Invesco provides as the adviser to the Invesco funds and the reasonableness of the fees that it charges for those services. Each year, we spend months carefully reviewing information received from Invesco and a variety of independent sources, such as performance and fee data prepared by Lipper Inc. (a subsidiary of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.), an independent, third-party firm widely recognized as a leader in its field. We also meet with our independent legal counsel and other independent advisers to review and help us assess the information that we have received. Our goal is to assure that you receive quality investment management services for a reasonable fee.

On behalf of the Board, we look forward to continuing to represent your interests and serving your needs.

Sincerely,

 

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Independent Chair

Invesco Funds Board of Trustees

 

 

 

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Andrew Schlossberg

 

    

 

Dear Shareholders:

This semiannual report includes information about your Fund, including performance data and a complete list of its investments as of the close of the reporting period.

Invesco’s efforts to help investors achieve their financial objectives include providing timely information about the markets, the economy and investing. Our website, invesco.com/us, offers a wide range of market insights and investment perspectives. On the website, you’ll find detailed information about our funds, including performance, holdings and portfolio manager commentaries. You can access information about your account by completing a simple, secure online registration. To do so, select “Log In” on the right side of the homepage, and then select “Register for Individual Account Access.”

In addition to the resources accessible on our website, you can obtain timely updates to help you stay informed by connecting with Invesco on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook. You can access our blog at blog.invesco.us.com. Our goal is to provide you with information you want, when and where you want it.

For questions about your account, feel free to contact an Invesco client services representative at 800 959 4246.

All of us at Invesco look forward to serving your investment management needs. Thank you for investing with us.

Sincerely,

 

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Andrew Schlossberg

Head of the Americas,

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.

 

2                                Invesco Dividend Income Fund


 

Fund Performance

 

 

  Performance summary

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

 

Cumulative total returns, April 30, 2019 to October 31, 2019, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance.

 

Class A Shares

     2.27

Class C Shares

     1.87  

Class Y Shares

     2.39  

Investor Class Shares

     2.26  

Class R5 Shares

     2.38  

Class R6 Shares

     2.42  

S&P 500 Indexq (Broad Market Index)

     4.16  

Russell 1000 Value Indexq (Style-Specific Index)

     3.07  

Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index (Style-Specific Index)

     2.97  

Lipper Equity Income Funds Indext (Peer Group Index)

     4.01  

Source(s): qRIMES Technologies Corp.;FactSet Research Systems Inc.;tLipper Inc.

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US stock market.

 

  The Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index represent the country’s leading stocks by dividend yield.

 

  The Russell 1000® Value Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of large-cap value stocks. The Russell 1000 Value Index is a trademark/service mark of the Frank Russell Co. Russell® is a trademark of the Frank Russell Co.

  The Lipper Equity Income Funds Index is an unmanaged Index considered representative of equity income funds tracked by Lipper.

 

 

  The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the indexes described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the indexes.

 

  A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

 

 

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3                                Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 10/31/19, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

        

Inception (3/28/02)

     7.94

10 Years

     9.87  

  5 Years

     6.04  

  1 Year

     3.06  

Class C Shares

        

Inception (2/14/00)

     4.02

10 Years

     9.66  

  5 Years

     6.43  

  1 Year

     7.30  

Class Y Shares

        

Inception (10/3/08)

     9.19

10 Years

     10.77  

  5 Years

     7.52  

  1 Year

     9.34  

Investor Class Shares

        

Inception (6/2/86)

     8.41

10 Years

     10.48  

  5 Years

     7.24  

  1 Year

     9.07  

Class R5 Shares

        

Inception (10/25/05)

     8.32

10 Years

     10.87  

  5 Years

     7.55  

  1 Year

     9.36  

Class R6 Shares

        

10 Years

     10.76

  5 Years

     7.64  

  1 Year

     9.49  

Class R6 shares incepted on September 24, 2012. Performance shown prior to that date is that of Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/ performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Class A, Class C,

Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 9/30/19, the most recent calendar quarter end, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

        

Inception (3/28/02)

     8.02

10 Years

     9.61  

  5 Years

     6.90  

  1 Year

     1.10  

Class C Shares

        

Inception (2/14/00)

     4.07

10 Years

     9.42  

  5 Years

     7.30  

  1 Year

     5.15  

Class Y Shares

        

Inception (10/3/08)

     9.32

10 Years

     10.52  

  5 Years

     8.38  

  1 Year

     7.19  

Investor Class Shares

        

Inception (6/2/86)

     8.45

10 Years

     10.24  

  5 Years

     8.10  

  1 Year

     6.92  

Class R5 Shares

        

Inception (10/25/05)

     8.42

10 Years

     10.62  

  5 Years

     8.42  

  1 Year

     7.23  

Class R6 Shares

        

10 Years

     10.51

  5 Years

     8.51  

  1 Year

     7.32  

Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares was 1.07%, 1.82%, 0.82%, 1.07%, 0.78% and 0.70%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.

    The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.

    Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reim-

bursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

4                                Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–93.64%

 

Aerospace & Defense–2.70%

 

General Dynamics Corp.

     78,177      $ 13,821,694  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     64,545        24,312,810  
                38,134,504  

Air Freight & Logistics–1.05%

 

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

     128,564        14,806,716  

Asset Management & Custody Banks–2.86%

 

Federated Investors, Inc., Class B

     300,331        9,592,572  

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A

     1,857,236        30,755,828  
                40,348,400  

Brewers–1.67%

 

Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B

     447,238        23,578,387  

Electric Utilities–7.47%

 

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

     192,675        18,186,593  

Duke Energy Corp.

     158,106        14,903,072  

Exelon Corp.

     508,913        23,150,452  

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

     248,275        23,367,643  

Portland General Electric Co.

     453,008        25,767,095  
                    105,374,855  

Electrical Components & Equipment–1.96%

 

ABB Ltd. (Switzerland)

     881,298        18,496,541  

Emerson Electric Co.

     131,275        9,208,941  
                27,705,482  

Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–0.59%

 

Nutrien Ltd. (Canada)

     173,531        8,301,715  

Food Distributors–1.36%

 

Sysco Corp.

     240,020        19,170,398  

Gas Utilities–3.77%

 

National Fuel Gas Co.

     680,806        30,847,320  

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.

     256,673        22,407,553  
                53,254,873  

General Merchandise Stores–1.46%

 

Target Corp.

     193,207        20,655,760  

Household Products–5.75%

 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

     267,885        35,596,559  

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

     365,682        45,531,066  
                81,127,625  

Industrial Machinery–1.06%

 

Kennametal, Inc.

     482,734        14,940,617  

Integrated Oil & Gas–5.45%

 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     360,490        24,358,309  
      Shares      Value  

Integrated Oil & Gas–(continued)

 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B (United Kingdom)

     216,205      $ 6,226,721  

Suncor Energy, Inc. (Canada)

     608,506        18,092,093  

TOTAL S.A. (France)

     536,988        28,304,022  
                76,981,145  

Integrated Telecommunication Services–7.37%

 

AT&T, Inc.

     919,622        35,396,251  

BT Group PLC (United Kingdom)

     5,000,048        13,262,726  

Deutsche Telekom AG (Germany)

     878,950        15,457,579  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     660,254        39,925,559  
                    104,042,115  

IT Consulting & Other Services–0.46%

 

International Business Machines Corp.

     48,284        6,457,019  

Motorcycle Manufacturers–1.39%

 

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

     502,454        19,550,485  

Multi-Utilities–10.07%

 

CMS Energy Corp.

     351,801        22,487,120  

Dominion Energy, Inc.

     589,456        48,659,593  

National Grid PLC (United Kingdom)

     2,503,220        29,263,415  

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

     196,076        12,413,572  

Sempra Energy

     202,698        29,291,888  
                142,115,588  

Packaged Foods & Meats–9.40%

 

Campbell Soup Co.

     612,726        28,375,341  

Danone S.A. (France)

     118,995        9,882,233  

General Mills, Inc.

     859,567        43,717,578  

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

     384,989        12,446,694  

Nestle S.A. (Switzerland)

     358,848        38,316,703  
                132,738,549  

Paper Packaging–2.83%

 

International Paper Co.

     387,053        16,906,475  

Sonoco Products Co.

     398,590        22,998,643  
                39,905,118  

Pharmaceuticals–8.85%

 

Bayer AG (Germany)

     287,079        22,272,894  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     385,914        22,139,886  

Eli Lilly and Co.

     192,433        21,927,740  

GlaxoSmithKline PLC (United Kingdom)

     507,167        11,623,901  

Johnson & Johnson

     147,909        19,529,905  

Merck & Co., Inc.

     316,024        27,386,640  
                124,880,966  

Property & Casualty Insurance–3.83%

 

Chubb Ltd.

     167,330        25,504,439  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

5                                Invesco Dividend Income Fund


      Shares      Value  

Property & Casualty Insurance–(continued)

 

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

     217,830      $ 28,548,800  
                54,053,239  

Regional Banks–4.29%

 

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

     166,617            15,008,859  

M&T Bank Corp.

     291,251        45,589,519  
                60,598,378  

Restaurants–2.88%

 

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

     56,007        6,287,906  

McDonald’s Corp.

     175,029        34,428,204  
                40,716,110  

Semiconductors–0.58%

 

Microchip Technology, Inc.

     87,500        8,250,375  

Soft Drinks–2.89%

 

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

     749,116        40,774,384  
      Shares      Value  

Specialized REITs–1.65%

 

Weyerhaeuser Co.

     797,706      $ 23,300,992  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $1,053,991,972)

 

     1,321,763,795  

Money Market Funds–6.30%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.71%(b)

     31,124,718        31,124,718  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.90%(b)

     22,231,209        22,240,101  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.66%(b)

     35,571,106        35,571,106  

Total Money Market Funds (Cost $88,930,447)

 

     88,935,925  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–99.94%
(Cost $1,142,922,419)

 

     1,410,699,720  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.06%

 

     842,195  

NET ASSETS–100.00%

            $ 1,411,541,915  
 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a) 

Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

(b) 

The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2019.

Portfolio Composition

By sector, based on Net Assets

as of October 31, 2019

 

Utilities

     21.31

 

Consumer Staples

  

 

 

 

21.07

 

 

 

Financials

  

 

 

 

10.98

 

 

 

Health Care

  

 

 

 

8.85

 

 

 

Communication Services

  

 

 

 

7.37

 

 

 

Industrials

  

 

 

 

6.77

 

 

 

Consumer Discretionary

  

 

 

 

5.73

 

 

 

Energy

  

 

 

 

5.45

 

 

 

Materials

  

 

 

 

3.42

 

 

 

Other Sectors, Each Less than 2% of Net Assets

  

 

 

 

2.68

 

 

 

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

  

 

 

 

6.37

 

 

 

 

Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  

Settlement

Date

    

Counterparty

   Contract to        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
   Deliver        Receive  

Currency Risk

                                                     

12/16/2019

     Goldman Sachs International      EUR       13,385,622          USD       14,935,677          $(36,502)  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

6                                Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts–(continued)
Settlement
Date
    

Counterparty

   Contract to        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
   Deliver        Receive  

 

12/16/2019

    

 

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

  

 

 

 

EUR

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,409,048

 

 

    

 

 

 

USD

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,959,187

 

 

    

 

$(39,195)

 

Subtotal–Depreciation

                                        

 

(75,697)

 

Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

                                        

 

$(75,697)

Abbreviations:

EUR – Euro

USD – U.S. Dollar

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

7                                Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $1,053,991,972)

   $ 1,321,763,795  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value
(Cost $88,930,447)

     88,935,925  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $153,795)

     153,975  

Receivable for:

  

Dividends

     3,567,826  

Investments sold

     1,296,792  

Fund shares sold

     868,192  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     139,106  

Other assets

     61,922  

Total assets

     1,416,787,533  

Liabilities:

  

Other investments:

  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

     75,697  

Payable for:

  

Investments purchased

     1,582,809  

Fund shares reacquired

     1,814,819  

Accrued fees to affiliates

     1,488,904  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     5,755  

Accrued other operating expenses

     124,444  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     153,190  

Total liabilities

     5,245,618  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 1,411,541,915  

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 1,129,802,258  

Distributable earnings

     281,739,657  
     $ 1,411,541,915  

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $ 731,589,088  

Class C

   $ 133,774,781  

Class Y

   $ 223,651,430  

Investor Class

   $ 74,722,372  

Class R5

   $ 2,625,596  

Class R6

   $ 245,178,648  

Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Class A

     31,937,694  

Class C

     5,761,145  

Class Y

     9,661,299  

Investor Class

     3,229,258  

Class R5

     114,581  

Class R6

     10,691,326  

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 22.91  

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $22.91 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 24.24  

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 23.22  

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 23.15  

Investor Class:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 23.14  

Class R5:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 22.91  

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 22.93  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

8                                Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Statement of Operations

For the six months ended October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $358,881)

   $ 23,149,668  

 

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

     893,767  

 

 

Total investment income

     24,043,435  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     4,489,749  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     102,493  

 

 

Custodian fees

     14,791  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     926,799  

 

 

Class C

     708,008  

 

 

Investor Class

     93,916  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – A, C, Y and Investor Class

     969,877  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R5

     1,225  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R6

     19,680  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     14,346  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     54,547  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     43,528  

 

 

Professional services fees

     28,573  

 

 

Other

     13,917  

 

 

Total expenses

     7,481,449  

 

 

Less: Fees waived, expenses reimbursed and/or expense offset arrangement(s)

     (52,560

 

 

Net expenses

     7,428,889  

 

 

Net investment income

     16,614,546  

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investment securities

     (1,743,315

 

 

Foreign currencies

     160,464  

 

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

     568,213  

 

 
     (1,014,638

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

  

Investment securities

     15,465,788  

 

 

Foreign currencies

     32,529  

 

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

     (95,677

 

 
     15,402,640  

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     14,388,002  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 31,002,548  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

9                                Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the six months ended October 31, 2019 and the year ended April 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

     October 31,
2019
    April 30,
2019
 

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 16,614,546     $ 42,483,660  

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,014,638     81,631,057  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation

     15,402,640       23,993,308  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     31,002,548       148,108,025  

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

     (9,754,264     (74,789,875

 

 

Class C

     (1,338,528     (17,234,355

 

 

Class Y

     (3,362,755     (29,436,119

 

 

Investor Class

     (988,345     (7,473,172

 

 

Class R5

     (36,098     (221,095

 

 

Class R6

     (3,718,536     (27,738,032

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

     (19,198,526     (156,892,648

 

 

Share transactions–net:

    

Class A

     (38,663,757     (96,000,409

 

 

Class C

     (20,224,759     (80,484,324

 

 

Class Y

     (26,742,538     (194,241,151

 

 

Investor Class

     (2,373,689     (2,168,933

 

 

Class R5

     709,605       (17,802

 

 

Class R6

     (9,109,016     (69,423,267

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

     (96,404,154     (442,335,886

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (84,600,132     (451,120,509

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     1,496,142,047       1,947,262,556  

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,411,541,915     $ 1,496,142,047  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

10                                Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income (a)
   

Net gains
(losses)

on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)

    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
   

Distributions
from net

realized
gains

    Total
distributions
   

Net asset
value, end

of period

    Total
return (b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed
   

Ratio of net

investment
income
to average
net assets

    Portfolio
turnover (c)
 

Class A

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

  $ 22.70     $ 0.26     $ 0.25     $ 0.51     $ (0.30   $     $ (0.30   $ 22.91       2.27   $ 731,589       1.06 %(d)      1.07 %(d)      2.28 %(d)      2

Year ended 04/30/19

    22.98       0.58       1.45       2.03       (0.60     (1.71     (2.31     22.70       9.51       764,037       1.06       1.06       2.54       4  

Year ended 04/30/18

    23.96       0.51       (0.42     0.09       (0.47     (0.60     (1.07     22.98       0.21       862,915       1.01       1.02       2.12       11  

Year ended 04/30/17

    22.32       0.41       1.80       2.21       (0.41     (0.16     (0.57     23.96       10.00       1,143,946       1.03       1.05       1.74       6  

Year ended 04/30/16

    21.03       0.40       1.77       2.17       (0.41     (0.47     (0.88     22.32       10.72       867,596       1.13       1.17       1.91       9  

Year ended 04/30/15

    19.88       0.41       1.37       1.78       (0.42     (0.21     (0.63     21.03       9.07       413,896       1.12       1.22       1.99       4  

Class C

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    23.01       0.17       0.26       0.43       (0.22           (0.22     23.22       1.87       133,775       1.81 (d)      1.82 (d)      1.53 (d)      2  

Year ended 04/30/19

    23.28       0.42       1.46       1.88       (0.44     (1.71     (2.15     23.01       8.65       152,988       1.81       1.81       1.79       4  

Year ended 04/30/18

    24.26       0.33       (0.42     (0.09     (0.29     (0.60     (0.89     23.28       (0.52     236,168       1.76       1.77       1.37       11  

Year ended 04/30/17

    22.60       0.24       1.82       2.06       (0.24     (0.16     (0.40     24.26       9.16       311,194       1.78       1.80       0.99       6  

Year ended 04/30/16

    21.28       0.25       1.80       2.05       (0.26     (0.47     (0.73     22.60       9.94       154,584       1.88       1.92       1.16       9  

Year ended 04/30/15

    20.11       0.26       1.39       1.65       (0.27     (0.21     (0.48     21.28       8.29       61,818       1.87       1.97       1.24       4  

Class Y

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    22.94       0.29       0.25       0.54       (0.33           (0.33     23.15       2.39       223,651       0.81 (d)      0.82 (d)      2.53 (d)      2  

Year ended 04/30/19

    23.21       0.65       1.46       2.11       (0.67     (1.71     (2.38     22.94       9.76       248,641       0.81       0.81       2.79       4  

Year ended 04/30/18

    24.19       0.58       (0.43     0.15       (0.53     (0.60     (1.13     23.21       0.48       444,633       0.76       0.77       2.37       11  

Year ended 04/30/17

    22.53       0.47       1.82       2.29       (0.47     (0.16     (0.63     24.19       10.28       860,105       0.78       0.80       1.99       6  

Year ended 04/30/16

    21.22       0.47       1.78       2.25       (0.47     (0.47     (0.94     22.53       11.01       249,625       0.88       0.92       2.16       9  

Year ended 04/30/15

    20.06       0.47       1.37       1.84       (0.47     (0.21     (0.68     21.22       9.34       53,878       0.87       0.97       2.24       4  

Investor Class

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    22.93       0.26       0.25       0.51       (0.30           (0.30     23.14       2.26       74,722       1.06 (d)      1.07 (d)      2.28 (d)      2  

Year ended 04/30/19

    23.20       0.59       1.46       2.05       (0.61     (1.71     (2.32     22.93       9.49       76,436       1.06       1.06       2.54       4  

Year ended 04/30/18

    24.18       0.51       (0.42     0.09       (0.47     (0.60     (1.07     23.20       0.23       79,103       1.01       1.02       2.12       11  

Year ended 04/30/17

    22.52       0.41       1.82       2.23       (0.41     (0.16     (0.57     24.18       10.01       97,228       1.03       1.05       1.74       6  

Year ended 04/30/16

    21.22       0.41       1.78       2.19       (0.42     (0.47     (0.89     22.52       10.69       88,691       1.13       1.17       1.91       9  

Year ended 04/30/15

    20.05       0.41       1.39       1.80       (0.42     (0.21     (0.63     21.22       9.11       74,957       1.12       1.22       1.99       4  

Class R5

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    22.71       0.29       0.24       0.53       (0.33           (0.33     22.91       2.38       2,626       0.75 (d)      0.76 (d)      2.59 (d)      2  

Year ended 04/30/19

    22.99       0.65       1.45       2.10       (0.67     (1.71     (2.38     22.71       9.82       1,863       0.77       0.77       2.83       4  

Year ended 04/30/18

    23.97       0.58       (0.42     0.16       (0.54     (0.60     (1.14     22.99       0.51       1,914       0.72       0.73       2.41       11  

Year ended 04/30/17

    22.32       0.48       1.81       2.29       (0.48     (0.16     (0.64     23.97       10.38       2,376       0.72       0.74       2.05       6  

Year ended 04/30/16

    21.04       0.47       1.75       2.22       (0.47     (0.47     (0.94     22.32       10.98       551       0.84       0.85       2.20       9  

Year ended 04/30/15

    19.88       0.46       1.39       1.85       (0.48     (0.21     (0.69     21.04       9.44       21       0.82       0.83       2.29       4  

Class R6

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    22.73       0.30       0.24       0.54       (0.34           (0.34     22.93       2.42       245,179       0.67 (d)      0.68 (d)      2.67 (d)      2  

Year ended 04/30/19

    23.00       0.67       1.46       2.13       (0.69     (1.71     (2.40     22.73       9.96       252,176       0.69       0.69       2.91       4  

Year ended 04/30/18

    23.98       0.60       (0.42     0.18       (0.56     (0.60     (1.16     23.00       0.59       322,530       0.64       0.65       2.49       11  

Year ended 04/30/17

    22.34       0.50       1.80       2.30       (0.50     (0.16     (0.66     23.98       10.42       83,352       0.64       0.66       2.13       6  

Year ended 04/30/16

    21.05       0.49       1.77       2.26       (0.50     (0.47     (0.97     22.34       11.13       63,000       0.74       0.75       2.30       9  

Year ended 04/30/15

    19.89       0.48       1.38       1.86       (0.49     (0.21     (0.70     21.05       9.49       51,080       0.78       0.79       2.33       4  

 

(a) 

Calculated using average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(c) 

Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(d) 

Ratios are annualized and based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $737,685, $140,885, $232,338, $74,753 , $2,431 and $244,762 for Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco Dividend Income Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.

The Fund’s investment objective is current income and long-term growth of capital.

The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y and Investor Class shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met and under certain circumstances load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for ten years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the tenth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A.

Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates

 

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depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B.

Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C.

Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.

D.

Distributions – Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid monthly. Distributions from net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes.

E.

Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F.

Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated to each share class based on relative net assets. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.

G.

Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.

H.

Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.

I.

Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends,

 

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interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

J.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $ 350 million

    0.750%  

Next $350 million

    0.650%  

Next $1.3 billion

    0.550%  

Next $2 billion

    0.450%  

Next $2 billion

    0.400%  

Next $2 billion

    0.375%  

Over $8 billion

    0.350%  

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.62%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2020, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.00%, 2.75%, 1.75%, 2.00%, 1.75% and 1.75%, respectively, of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2020. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2021, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $47,949.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or

 

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networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Investor Class shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Class A shares and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares. The Fund, pursuant to the Investor Class Plan, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred pursuant to the Investor Class Plan for the period, up to a maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Investor Class shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the six months ended October 31, 2019, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $62,043 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $2,593 and $2,283 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund incurred $3,138 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

  Level 1 –

Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.

  Level 2 –

Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.

  Level 3 –

Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2019. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

 

      Level 1      Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Investments in Securities

                                  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

   $ 1,128,657,060      $ 193,106,735     $      $ 1,321,763,795  

Money Market Funds

     88,935,925                     88,935,925  

Total Investments in Securities

     1,217,592,985        193,106,735              1,410,699,720  

Other Investments – Liabilities*

                                  

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

            (75,697            (75,697

Total Investments

   $ 1,217,592,985      $ 193,031,038     $      $ 1,410,624,023  

 

*

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

NOTE 4–Derivative Investments

The Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) under which a fund may trade OTC derivatives. An OTC transaction entered into under an ISDA Master Agreement typically involves a collateral posting arrangement, payment netting provisions and close-out netting provisions. These netting provisions allow for reduction of credit risk through netting of contractual obligations. The enforceability of the netting provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement depends on the governing law of the ISDA Master Agreement, among other factors.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End

The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of October 31, 2019:

 

     Value  
Derivative Liabilities    Currency
Risk
 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

   $ (75,697

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

      

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

   $ (75,697

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The table below reflects the Fund’s exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative transactions as of October 31, 2019.

 

     Financial
Derivative Assets
   Financial
Derivative
Liabilities
        Collateral
(Received)/Pledged
    
Counterparty    Forward Foreign
Currency Contracts
   Forward Foreign
Currency Contracts
   Net Value of
Derivatives
   Non-Cash    Cash    Net
Amount

Goldman Sachs International

   $–    $(36,502)    $(36,502)    $–    $–    $(36,502)

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

     –      (39,195)      (39,195)                (39,195)

Total

   $–    $(75,697)    $(75,697)    $–    $–    $(75,697)

Effect of Derivative Investments for the six months ended October 31, 2019

The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:

 

     Location of Gain (Loss) on
Statement of Operations
 
     

Currency

Risk

 

Realized Gain:

  

Forward foreign currency contracts

     $568,213  

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

  

Forward foreign currency contracts

       (95,677)  

Total

     $472,536  

The table below summarizes the average notional value of derivatives held during the period.

 

     

Forward

Foreign Currency

Contracts

Average notional value

   $32,475,878

NOTE 5–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)

The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $4,611.

NOTE 6–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 7–Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable

caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be

 

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compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 8–Tax Information

The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Fund’s capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforward) under income tax regulations. The tax character of distributions paid during the year and the tax components of net assets will be reported at the Fund’s fiscal year-end.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund did not have a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2019.

NOTE 9–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $31,557,694 and $141,430,603, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 327,035,016  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (59,381,635

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 267,653,381  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $1,142,970,642.

NOTE 10–Share Information

 

      Summary of Share Activity  
     Six months ended
October 31, 2019(a)
           Year ended
April 30, 2019
 
      Shares     Amount             Shares     Amount  

Sold:

           

Class A

     1,339,492     $   30,155,469                3,006,748     $     67,390,608  

Class C

     159,202       3,642,990                595,243       13,241,679  

Class Y

     975,716       22,208,859                2,611,346       60,093,396  

Investor Class

     39,681       906,538                83,246       1,921,271  

Class R5

     35,581       777,114                35,747       823,196  

Class R6

     817,027       18,448,110                1,842,834       41,639,938  

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

           

Class A

     380,701       8,583,730                3,138,017       68,181,648  

Class C

     49,623       1,134,268                698,345       15,319,004  

Class Y

     117,647       2,679,732                1,140,934       25,088,792  

Investor Class

     38,658       880,407                319,556       7,008,383  

Class R5

     1,599       36,075                10,141       220,586  

Class R6

     160,921       3,631,626                1,252,991       27,304,918  

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

           

Class A

     109,994       2,512,704                1,243,209       26,467,883  

Class C

     (108,491     (2,512,704              (1,226,483     (26,467,883

 

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Summary of Share Activity

 
     Six months ended
October 31, 2019(a)
           Year ended
April 30, 2019
 
      Shares     Amount             Shares     Amount  

 

Reacquired:

           

Class A

     (3,547,073   $ (79,915,660              (11,281,409   $ (258,040,548

Class C

     (986,840     (22,489,313              (3,566,288     (82,577,124

Class Y

     (2,269,848     (51,631,129              (12,074,171     (279,423,339

Investor Class

     (182,171     (4,160,634              (479,561     (11,098,587

Class R5

     (4,647     (103,584              (47,112     (1,061,584

Class R6

     (1,382,349     (31,188,752              (6,020,160     (138,368,123

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

     (4,255,577   $ (96,404,154              (18,716,827   $ (442,335,886

 

(a)

There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 39% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 11–Subsequent Events

Effective December 10, 2019, the Fund began offering Class R shares.

Additionally, the Board of Trustees of the Fund unanimously approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which the Fund would acquire all of the assets and liabilities of Invesco Oppenheimer Equity Income Fund and Invesco Oppenheimer Dividend Opportunity Fund (the “Target Funds”) in exchange for shares of the Fund.

The reorganization is expected to be consummated in or around April or May 2020. Upon closing of the reorganization, shareholders of each Target Fund will receive shares of the Fund in exchange for their shares of the corresponding Target Fund, and the Target Funds will liquidate and cease operations.

 

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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, expenses shown in the table do not include the expenses of the underlying funds, which are borne indirectly by the Fund. If transaction costs and indirect expenses were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     

Beginning
Account Value
(05/01/19)

   ACTUAL   

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before

expenses)

 

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

  

Ending

Account Value
(10/31/19)1

  

Expenses

Paid During
Period2

  

Ending

Account Value
(10/31/19)

  

Expenses

Paid During
Period2

Class A    $1,000.00    $1,022.70    $5.39    $1,019.81    $5.38   1.06%
Class C    1,000.00    1,018.70    9.18    1,016.04    9.17   1.81
Class Y    1,000.00    1,023.90    4.12    1,021.06    4.12   0.81
Investor Class    1,000.00    1,022.60    5.39    1,019.81    5.38   1.06
Class R5    1,000.00    1,023.80    3.82    1,021.37    3.81   0.75
Class R6    1,000.00    1,024.20    3.41    1,021.77    3.40   0.67

 

1 

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.

2 

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

 

At meetings held on June 10, 2019, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of Invesco Dividend Income Fund (the Fund) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Fund’s Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2019. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.

The Board’s Evaluation Process

The Board’s Investments Committee has established three Sub-Committees which meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). As part of a regularly scheduled basis of in-person Board meetings, the Sub-Committees meet with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from the Investments Committee and Sub-Committees, as well as the information provided to such committees and the Board throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory

agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Invesco Advisers and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which

the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year, the independent Trustees also discuss the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.

The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. This information is current as of June 10, 2019.

Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub–Advisers

The Board reviewed the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the performance of Invesco Advisers in providing these services, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager or managers. The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process oversight, credit analysis and investment risk management. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds such as various back office support functions, trading operations, internal audit, valuation and legal and compliance.

In determining whether to continue the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the Board considered the benefits of reapproving an existing relationship as contrasted with the greater uncertainty that may be associated with entering into a new relationship. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

B. Fund Investment Performance

The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.

The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2016 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the Lipper Emerging Market Funds Index. The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the first quintile of its performance universe for the one year period, the second quintile for the three year period and the third quintile for the five year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one and three year periods and below the performance of the Index for the five year period. The Trustees also reviewed more recent Fund performance and this review did not change their conclusions.

C. Advisory and Sub–Advisory Fees

The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense

 

 

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group at a common asset level. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain administrative services fees, but that Broadridge does not provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers does not separately charge the Invesco Funds for the administrative services included in the term as defined by Broadridge. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in providing expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group.

The Board also compared the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate (the advisory fee rate after advisory fee waivers and before other expense limitations/waivers) to the effective advisory fee rates of other mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund, based on asset balances as of December 31, 2016. The Board noted that the Fund’s rate was below the rate of two such mutual funds.

The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other client accounts with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund.

The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts. The Board also noted that the sub-advisory fees are not paid directly by the Fund, but rather, are payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers.

D. Economies of Scale and Breakpoints

The Board considered the extent to which there are economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund. The Board also considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule. The Board noted that the Fund shares directly in economies of scale through lower fees charged by third party service providers based on the combined size of the Invesco Funds advised by Invesco Advisers.

E. Profitability and Financial Resources

The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds and the Fund. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing services to the Fund

to be excessive given the nature, quality and extent of the services provided. The Board received and accepted information from Invesco Advisers demonstrating that Invesco Advisers and each Affiliated Sub-Adviser are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

F. Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates

The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board considered comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board considered the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board also considered that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the Board; and that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.

The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Adviser’s or the Affiliated Sub-Adviser’s expenses. The Board also considered that it receives periodic reports from the Chief Compliance Officer of the Invesco Funds demonstrating that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.

The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in money market funds advised by Invesco Advisers pursuant to procedures approved by the Board. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to such investments, although Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods the advisory fees payable by the Invesco Funds with respect to certain investments in the affiliated money market funds. The waiver is in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the amount of advisory fees received by Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s

investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds is fair and reasonable.

The Board also considered that the Fund may use an affiliated broker to execute certain trades for the Fund to, among other things, control information leakage, and was advised that such trades would be executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.

 

 

21                                Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Distribution Information

Correction notice

The following table sets forth on a per share basis the distribution that was paid in September 2019. Included in the table is a written statement of the sources of the distribution on a generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) basis.

 

              Net Income    Gain from
Sale of Securities
   Return of Principal    Total Distribution
  09/19/2019      Class A    $0.0411    $0.000    $0.0071    $0.0482
  09/19/2019      Class C    $0.0275    $0.000    $0.0071    $0.0346
  09/19/2019      Class Y    $0.0463    $0.000    $0.0071    $0.0534
  09/19/2019      Investor Class    $0.0416    $0.000    $0.0071    $0.0487
  09/19/2019      Class R5    $0.0470    $0.000    $0.0071    $0.0541
  09/19/2019      Class R6    $0.0486    $0.000    $0.0071    $0.0557

Please note that the information in the preceding chart is for financial accounting purposes only. Shareholders should be aware that the tax treatment of distributions likely differs from GAAP treatment. Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year will report distributions for federal income tax purposes. This Notice is sent to comply with certain Securities and Exchange Commission requirements.

 

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Semiannual Report to Shareholders

 

  

 

October 31, 2019

 

 

 

Invesco Energy Fund

 

 

Nasdaq:

  
  A: IENAX C: IEFCX Y: IENYX Investor: FSTEX R5: IENIX R6: IENSX

 

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  2   

Letters to Shareholders

  3   

Fund Performance

  5   

Schedule of Investments

  7   

Financial Statements

  10   

Financial Highlights

  11   

Notes to Financial Statements

  17   

Fund Expenses

  18   

Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by enrolling at invesco.com/edelivery.

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call (800) 959-4246 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with your financial intermediary or all funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.

For the most current month-end Fund performance and commentary, please visit invesco.com/performance.

Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing.

 

 

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Letters to Shareholders

 

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        Bruce Crockett

 

   Dear Fellow Shareholders:
   As independent chair of the Invesco Funds Board, I can assure you that the members of the Board are strong advocates for the interests of investors in Invesco’s mutual funds. We work hard to represent your interests through oversight of the quality of the investment management services your funds receive and other matters important to your investment. This includes but is not limited to: monitoring how the portfolio management teams of the Invesco funds are performing in light of changing economic and market conditions; assessing each portfolio management team’s investment performance within the context of the investment strategy described in the fund’s prospectus; and monitoring for potential conflicts of interests that may impact the nature of the services that your funds receive.

We believe one of the most important services we provide our fund shareholders is the annual review of the funds’ advisory and sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. This review is required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 and focuses on the nature and quality of the services Invesco provides as the adviser to the Invesco funds and the reasonableness of the fees that it charges for those services. Each year, we spend months carefully reviewing information received from Invesco and a variety of independent sources, such as performance and fee data prepared by Lipper Inc. (a subsidiary of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.), an independent, third-party firm widely recognized as a leader in its field. We also meet with our independent legal counsel and other independent advisers to review and help us assess the information that we have received. Our goal is to assure that you receive quality investment management services for a reasonable fee.

On behalf of the Board, we look forward to continuing to represent your interests and serving your needs.

Sincerely,

 

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Bruce L. Crockett

Independent Chair

Invesco Funds Board of Trustees

 

 

 

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     Andrew Schlossberg

   Dear Shareholders:
   This semiannual report includes information about your Fund, including performance data and a complete list of its investments as of the close of the reporting period.
  

Invesco’s efforts to help investors achieve their financial objectives include providing
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For questions about your account, feel free to contact an Invesco client services representative at 800 959 4246. All of us at Invesco look forward to serving your investment management needs. Thank you for investing with us.

Sincerely,

 

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Head of the Americas,

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.

 

2                      Invesco Energy Fund


 

Fund Performance

 

   

  Performance summary

 

       

Fund vs. Indexes

  

Cumulative total returns, April 30, 2019 to October 31, 2019, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance.

 

Class A Shares

     -20.19

Class C Shares

     -20.51  

Class Y Shares

     -20.10  

Investor Class Shares

     -20.23  

Class R5 Shares

     -20.01  

Class R6 Shares

     -19.98  

S&P 500 Indexq (Broad Market Index)

     4.16  

MSCI World Energy Indexq (Style-Specific Index)

     -9.10  

Lipper Natural Resource Funds Index (Peer Group Index)

     -16.87  

Source(s): qRIMES Technologies Corp.; Lipper Inc.

  

 

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US stock market.

    The MSCI World Energy Index is designed to capture the performance of energy stocks across developed market countries. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors.

    The Lipper Natural Resource Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of natural resource funds tracked by Lipper.

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the indexes described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the indexes.

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

  

 

 

For more information about your Fund

 

Read the most recent quarterly commentary from your Fund’s portfolio managers by visiting invesco.com/us. Click on “Products” and select “Mutual Funds.” Use the “Product Finder” to locate your Fund; then click on its name to access its product detail page. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings and performance.

    Also, visit blog.invesco.us.com, where many of Invesco’s investment professionals share their insights about market and economic news and trends.

 

 

3                      Invesco Energy Fund


Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 10/31/19, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

  

Inception (3/28/02)

     2.71

10 Years

     -5.07  

  5 Years

     -14.85  

  1 Year

     -28.12  

Class C Shares

  

Inception (2/14/00)

     4.31

10 Years

     -5.25  

  5 Years

     -14.53  

  1 Year

     -25.27  

Class Y Shares

  

Inception (10/3/08)

     -3.13

10 Years

     -4.29  

  5 Years

     -13.67  

  1 Year

     -23.77  

Investor Class Shares

  

Inception (1/19/84)

     5.82

10 Years

     -4.53  

  5 Years

     -13.88  

  1 Year

     -23.96  

Class R5 Shares

  

Inception (1/31/06)

     -2.53

10 Years

     -4.14  

  5 Years

     -13.51  

  1 Year

     -23.60  

Class R6 Shares

  

10 Years

     -4.42

  5 Years

     -13.67  

  1 Year

     -23.59  
Performance includes litigation proceeds. Had these proceeds not been received, total returns would have been lower.

 

Class R6 shares incepted on April 4, 2017. Performance shown prior to that date is that of Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/ performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 9/30/19, the most recent calendar quarter end, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

  

Inception (3/28/02)

     2.99

10 Years

     -4.72  

  5 Years

     -15.39  

  1 Year

     -35.02  

Class C Shares

  

Inception (2/14/00)

     4.56

10 Years

     -4.90  

  5 Years

     -15.07  

  1 Year

     -32.42  

Class Y Shares

  

Inception (10/3/08)

     -2.76

10 Years

     -3.94  

  5 Years

     -14.21  

  1 Year

     -31.06  

Investor Class Shares

  

Inception (1/19/84)

     5.97

10 Years

     -4.19  

  5 Years

     -14.43  

  1 Year

     -31.26  

Class R5 Shares

  

Inception (1/31/06)

     -2.22

10 Years

     -3.80  

  5 Years

     -14.05  

  1 Year

     -30.89  

Class R6 Shares

  

10 Years

     -4.08

  5 Years

     -14.23  

  1 Year

     -30.93  
Performance includes litigation proceeds. Had these proceeds not been received, total returns would have been lower.

 

The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares was 1.32%, 2.07%, 1.07%, 1.32%, 0.90% and 0.89%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales

charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.

The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.

Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

4                      Invesco Energy Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests-99.47%

 

Commodity Chemicals-1.46%

     

LG Chem Ltd. (South Korea)

     16,701      $ 4,409,539  

 

 

Diversified Metals & Mining-2.50%

 

Glencore PLC (Switzerland)

     1,675,400        5,054,925  

 

 

Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. (Mongolia)(b)

     5,938,084        2,479,744  

 

 
        7,534,669  

 

 

Integrated Oil & Gas-37.48%

 

BP PLC, ADR (United Kingdom)

     495,612        18,788,651  

 

 

Chevron Corp.

     154,342        17,925,280  

 

 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     194,655        13,152,838  

 

 

Galp Energia SGPS S.A. (Portugal)

     312,767        4,989,157  

 

 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     251,341        10,179,310  

 

 

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class A, ADR (United Kingdom)

     311,863        18,078,698  

 

 

Suncor Energy, Inc. (Canada)

     610,242        18,143,707  

 

 

TOTAL S.A. (France)

     220,631        11,629,208  

 

 
        112,886,849  

 

 

Oil & Gas Drilling-2.99%

 

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

     210,734        7,902,525  

 

 

Valaris PLC

     269,080        1,105,919  

 

 
        9,008,444  

 

 

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services-11.92%

 

Baker Hughes Co.

     378,079        8,090,891  

 

 

Core Laboratories N.V.

     73,039        3,216,637  

 

 

Halliburton Co.

     508,745        9,793,341  

 

 

Oceaneering International, Inc.(b)

     276,235        3,911,488  

 

 

Schlumberger Ltd.

     134,440        4,394,844  

 

 

Superior Energy Services, Inc.(b)

     1,111,691        444,676  

 

 

Tenaris S.A., ADR (Luxembourg)

     295,114        5,990,814  

 

 

Tidewater, Inc., Series A, Wts. expiring 07/31/2023(b)

     24,724        29,669  

 

 

Tidewater, Inc., Series B, Wts. expiring 07/31/2023(b)

     26,728        29,850  

 

 
        35,902,210  

 

 

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production-32.58%

 

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

     582,734        10,862,162  

 

 
      Shares      Value  

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production-(continued)

 

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (Canada)

     677,928      $ 17,093,607  

 

 

Cobalt International Energy,
Inc.(b)(c)

     526,022        0  

 

 

Concho Resources, Inc.

     75,864        5,122,337  

 

 

Devon Energy Corp.

     417,465        8,466,190  

 

 

Hess Corp.

     224,845        14,783,559  

 

 

Laredo Petroleum, Inc.(b)

     799,604        1,887,065  

 

 

Matador Resources Co.(b)

     240,048        3,339,068  

 

 

Noble Energy, Inc.

     817,522        15,745,474  

 

 

PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. (Canada)

     1,252,317        12,227,467  

 

 

Range Resources Corp.

     1,728,280        6,964,968  

 

 

Tullow Oil PLC (Ghana)

     608,414        1,627,745  

 

 
        98,119,642  

 

 

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing-4.58%

 

Phillips 66

     118,087        13,794,923  

 

 

Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation-3.43%

 

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.

     424,245        7,691,562  

 

 

Western Midstream Partners, L.P.

     123,306        2,621,485  

 

 
        10,313,047  

 

 

Specialty Chemicals-2.53%

 

Albemarle Corp.

     125,405        7,617,100  

 

 

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $560,851,043)

        299,586,423  

 

 

Money Market Funds-1.17%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.71%(d)

     1,234,016        1,234,016  

 

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.90%(d)

     881,411        881,764  

 

 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.66%(d)

     1,410,304        1,410,304  

 

 

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $3,526,084)

        3,526,084  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES-100.64%
(Cost $564,377,127)

        303,112,507  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES-(0.64)%

        (1,940,719

 

 

NET ASSETS-100.00%

      $ 301,171,788  

 

 
 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR - American Depositary Receipt

Wts. - Warrants

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

5                        Invesco Energy Fund


Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a) 

Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

(b) 

Non-income producing security.

(c) 

Security valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). See Note 3.

(d) 

The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2019.

 

Portfolio Composition

By industry, based on Net Assets

as of October 31, 2019

 

Integrated Oil & Gas

     37.48

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

     32.58  

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

     11.92  

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

     4.58  

Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation

     3.43  

Oil & Gas Drilling

     2.99  

Specialty Chemicals

     2.53  

Diversified Metals & Mining

     2.50  

Commodity Chemicals

     1.46  

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

     0.53  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

6                        Invesco Energy Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $560,851,043)

   $ 299,586,423  

 

 

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $3,526,084)

     3,526,084  

 

 

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $106,246)

     106,574  

 

 

Receivable for:

  

Dividends

     327,687  

 

 

Fund shares sold

     97,244  

 

 

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     255,690  

 

 

Other assets

     39,537  

 

 

Total assets

     303,939,239  

 

 

Liabilities:

  

Payable for:

  

Investments purchased

     1,247,159  

 

 

Fund shares reacquired

     601,598  

 

 

Accrued fees to affiliates

     551,528  

 

 

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     1,245  

 

 

Accrued other operating expenses

     87,162  

 

 

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     278,759  

 

 

Total liabilities

     2,767,451  

 

 

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 301,171,788  

 

 

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 731,313,530  

 

 

Distributable earnings (loss)

     (430,141,742

 

 
   $ 301,171,788  

 

 

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $ 177,211,108  

 

 

Class C

   $ 21,111,541  

 

 

Class Y

   $ 26,393,168  

 

 

Investor Class

   $ 72,289,278  

 

 

Class R5

   $ 3,671,133  

 

 

Class R6

   $ 495,560  

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Class A

     10,547,732  

 

 

Class C

     1,475,661  

 

 

Class Y

     1,569,695  

 

 

Investor Class

     4,321,909  

 

 

Class R5

     213,009  

 

 

Class R6

     28,774  

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 16.80  

 

 

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $16.80 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 17.78  

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 14.31  

 

 

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 16.81  

 

 

Investor Class:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 16.73  

 

 

Class R5:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 17.23  

 

 

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 17.22  

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

7                        Invesco Energy Fund


Statement of Operations

For the six months ended October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $361,908)

   $ 6,421,059  

 

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

     27,639  

 

 

Total investment income

     6,448,698  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     1,321,201  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     28,319  

 

 

Custodian fees

     7,964  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     258,555  

 

 

Class C

     132,697  

 

 

Investor Class

     103,417  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – A, C, Y and Investor Class

     569,098  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R5

     2,450  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R6

     244  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     10,090  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     41,628  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     44,436  

 

 

Professional services fees

     28,209  

 

 

Other

     12,039  

 

 

Total expenses

     2,560,347  

 

 

Less: Fees waived, expenses reimbursed and/or expense offset arrangement(s)

     (6,812

 

 

Net expenses

     2,553,535  

 

 

Net investment income

     3,895,163  

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain from:

  

Investment securities

     808,417  

 

 

Foreign currencies

     3,481  

 

 
     811,898  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

  

Investment securities

     (87,358,032

 

 

Foreign currencies

     3,428  

 

 
     (87,354,604

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (86,542,706

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (82,647,543

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

8                        Invesco Energy Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the six months ended October 31, 2019 and the year ended April 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

     October 31,
2019
    April 30,
2019
 

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 3,895,163     $ 6,087,231  

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     811,898       (33,229,827

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (87,354,604     (68,984,373

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (82,647,543     (96,126,969

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

           (6,036,516

 

 

Class C

           (1,224,241

 

 

Class Y

           (1,152,559

 

 

Investor Class

           (2,607,774

 

 

Class R5

           (184,086

 

 

Class R6

           (11,017

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

           (11,216,193

 

 

Share transactions–net:

    

Class A

     (22,806,626     (20,349,179

 

 

Class C

     (5,543,018     (42,670,624

 

 

Class Y

     (4,799,864     (6,390,142

 

 

Investor Class

     (6,169,222     (14,783,040

 

 

Class R5

     (1,214,809     (665,191

 

 

Class R6

     129,332       350,070  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

     (40,404,207     (84,508,106

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (123,051,750     (191,851,268

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     424,223,538       616,074,806  

 

 

End of period

   $ 301,171,788     $ 424,223,538  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

9                        Invesco Energy Fund


Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
(loss)(a)
 

Net gains
(losses)

on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)

 

Total from

investment

operations

 

Dividends
from net
investment

income

  Distributions
from net
realized
gains
  Total
distributions
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (b)
 

Net assets,
end of period

(000’s omitted)

  Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed
  Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed
 

Ratio of net
investment
income
(loss)

to average
net assets

  Portfolio
turnover (c)

Class A

                                                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

      $21.05       $ 0.21       $  (4.46       $  (4.25       $      –       $      –       $      –       $16.80       (20.19 )%       $177,211       1.43 %(d)       1.43 %(d)       2.23 %(d)       8 %

Year ended 04/30/19

      25.91       0.29       (4.61 )       (4.32 )       (0.54)               (0.54 )       21.05       (16.48 )       248,396       1.32       1.32       1.25       17

Year ended 04/30/18

      24.54       0.49 (e)        1.44       1.93       (0.56)               (0.56 )       25.91       8.08       323,247       1.33       1.33       2.07 (e)        9

Year ended 04/30/17

      27.04       0.22       (2.41 )       (2.19 )       (0.31)               (0.31 )       24.54       (8.29 )       393,998       1.27       1.27       0.84       22

Year ended 04/30/16

      35.41       0.27       (8.28 )(f)       (8.01 )       (0.15)         (0.21 )       (0.36 )       27.04       (22.45 )(f)       521,910       1.26       1.27       1.05       22

Year ended 04/30/15

      49.87       0.29       (10.33 )       (10.04 )       (0.13)         (4.29 )       (4.42 )       35.41       (18.60 )       628,443       1.16       1.17       0.69       27

Class C

                                                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

      17.99       0.12       (3.80 )       (3.68 )                           14.31       (20.46 )       21,112       2.18 (d)        2.18 (d)        1.48 (d)        8

Year ended 04/30/19

      22.17       0.10       (3.93 )       (3.83 )       (0.35)               (0.35 )       17.99       (17.14 )       33,036       2.07       2.07       0.50       17

Year ended 04/30/18

      20.88       0.26 (e)        1.24       1.50       (0.21)               (0.21 )       22.17       7.29       92,349       2.08       2.08       1.32 (e)        9

Year ended 04/30/17

      23.05       0.02       (2.07 )       (2.05 )       (0.12)               (0.12 )       20.88       (8.97 )       120,722       2.02       2.02       0.09       22

Year ended 04/30/16

      30.39       0.06       (7.11 )(f)       (7.05 )       (0.08)         (0.21 )       (0.29 )       23.05       (23.03 )(f)       156,964       2.01       2.02       0.30       22

Year ended 04/30/15

      43.83       (0.02 )       (9.13 )       (9.15 )               (4.29 )       (4.29 )       30.39       (19.21 )       194,893       1.91       1.92       (0.06 )       27

Class Y

                                                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

      21.04       0.23       (4.46 )       (4.23 )                           16.81       (20.10 )       26,393       1.18 (d)        1.18 (d)        2.48 (d)        8

Year ended 04/30/19

      25.93       0.35       (4.63 )       (4.28 )       (0.61)               (0.61 )       21.04       (16.29 )       38,550       1.07       1.07       1.50       17

Year ended 04/30/18

      24.63       0.55 (e)        1.43       1.98       (0.68)               (0.68 )       25.93       8.34       56,061       1.08       1.08       2.32 (e)        9

Year ended 04/30/17

      27.12       0.29       (2.41 )       (2.12 )       (0.37)               (0.37 )       24.63       (8.03 )       63,783       1.02       1.02       1.09       22

Year ended 04/30/16

      35.47       0.34       (8.31 )(f)       (7.97 )       (0.17)         (0.21 )       (0.38 )       27.12       (22.28 )(f)       50,706       1.01       1.02       1.30       22

Year ended 04/30/15

      50.00       0.38       (10.37 )       (9.99 )       (0.25)         (4.29 )       (4.54 )       35.47       (18.38 )       78,476       0.91       0.92       0.94       27

Investor Class

                                                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

      20.96       0.21       (4.44 )       (4.23 )                           16.73       (20.18 )       72,289       1.43 (d)        1.43 (d)        2.23 (d)        8

Year ended 04/30/19

      25.80       0.29       (4.59 )       (4.30 )       (0.54)               (0.54 )       20.96       (16.47 )       97,716       1.32       1.32       1.25       17

Year ended 04/30/18

      24.44       0.49 (e)        1.43       1.92       (0.56)               (0.56 )       25.80       8.07       136,141       1.33       1.33       2.07 (e)        9

Year ended 04/30/17

      26.93       0.22       (2.40 )       (2.18 )       (0.31)               (0.31 )       24.44       (8.29 )       159,402       1.27       1.27       0.84       22

Year ended 04/30/16

      35.27       0.27       (8.25 )(f)       (7.98 )       (0.15)         (0.21 )       (0.36 )       26.93       (22.45 )(f)       210,374       1.26       1.27       1.05       22

Year ended 04/30/15

      49.69       0.29       (10.29 )       (10.00 )       (0.13)         (4.29 )       (4.42 )       35.27       (18.59 )       295,318       1.16       1.17       0.69       27

Class R5

                                                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

      21.54       0.26       (4.57 )       (4.31 )                           17.23       (20.01 )       3,671       0.95 (d)        0.95 (d)        2.71 (d)        8

Year ended 04/30/19

      26.53       0.40       (4.73 )       (4.33 )       (0.66)               (0.66 )       21.54       (16.12 )       6,052       0.90       0.90       1.67       17

Year ended 04/30/18

      25.23       0.61 (e)        1.46       2.07       (0.77)               (0.77 )       26.53       8.51       8,092       0.91       0.91       2.49 (e)        9

Year ended 04/30/17

      27.77       0.34       (2.46 )       (2.12 )       (0.42)               (0.42 )       25.23       (7.88 )       8,871       0.86       0.86       1.25       22

Year ended 04/30/16

      36.24       0.40       (8.48 )(f)       (8.08 )       (0.18)         (0.21 )       (0.39 )       27.77       (22.10 )(f)       22,298       0.84       0.85       1.47       22

Year ended 04/30/15

      50.97       0.44       (10.57 )       (10.13 )       (0.31)         (4.29 )       (4.60 )       36.24       (18.30 )       32,046       0.79       0.80       1.06       27

Class R6

                                                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

      21.53       0.25       (4.56 )       (4.31 )                           17.22       (20.02 )       496       0.95 (d)        0.95 (d)        2.71 (d)        8

Year ended 04/30/19

      26.52       0.39       (4.72 )       (4.33 )       (0.66)               (0.66 )       21.53       (16.11 )       473       0.89       0.89       1.68       17

Year ended 04/30/18

      25.23       0.62 (e)        1.46       2.08       (0.79)               (0.79 )       26.52       8.55       185       0.90       0.90       2.50 (e)        9

Year ended 04/30/17(g)

      26.31       0.03       (1.11 )       (1.08 )                           25.23       (4.11 )       10       0.81 (h)        0.81 (h)        1.30 (h)        22

 

(a) 

Calculated using average shares outstanding.

(b)

Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(c)

Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(d)

Ratios are annualized and based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $205,435, $26,356, $31,114, $82,171 , $4,903 and $488 for Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.

(e)

Net investment income (loss) per share and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets includes significant dividends received during the period. Net investment income (loss) per share and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding the significant dividends are $0.32 and 0.87%, $0.09 and 0.12%, $0.38 and 1.12%, $0.32 and 0.87%, $0.44 and 1.29% and $0.45 and 1.30% for Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.

(f)

Includes litigation proceeds received during the period. Had these litigation proceeds not been received, Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) per share would have been $(8.35), $(7.18), $(8.38), $(8.32) and $(8.55) for Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class and Class R5 shares, respectively. Total returns would have been lower.

(g)

Commencement date of April 4, 2017.

(h)

Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

10                        Invesco Energy Fund


Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco Energy Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y and Investor Class shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met and under certain circumstances load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for ten years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the tenth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A.

Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates

 

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depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B.

Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C.

Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.

D.

Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes.

E.

Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F.

Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated to each share class based on relative net assets. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.

G.

Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.

H.

Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.

I.

Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends,

 

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  interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

J.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

K.

Other Risks – The Fund’s investments are concentrated in a comparatively narrow segment of the economy, which may make the Fund more volatile.

The businesses in which the Fund invests may be adversely affected by foreign, federal or state regulations governing energy production, distribution and sale. Although individual security selection drives the performance of the Fund, short-term fluctuations in commodity prices may cause price fluctuations in its shares.

NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets    Rate  

 

 

First $350 million

     0.750

 

 

Next $350 million

     0.650

 

 

Next $1.3 billion

     0.550

 

 

Next $2 billion

     0.450

 

 

Next $2 billion

     0.400

 

 

Next $2 billion

     0.375

 

 

Over $8 billion

     0.350

 

 

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.75%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2020, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.00%, 2.75%, 1.75%, 2.00%, 1.75% and 1.75%, respectively, of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2020. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2021, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $1,652.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration

 

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agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Investor Class shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Class A shares and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares. The Fund, pursuant to the Investor Class Plan, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred pursuant to the Investor Class Plan for the period, up to a maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Investor Class shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the six months ended October 31, 2019, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $13,976 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $802 and $497 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund incurred $884 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

       Level 1 -   Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
  Level 2 -   Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
  Level 3 -  

Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used.

Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2019. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments in Securities

           

 

 

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

     $271,875,849        $27,710,574        $0        $299,586,423  

 

 

Money Market Funds

     3,526,084                      3,526,084  

 

 

Total Investments

     $275,401,933        $27,710,574        $0        $303,112,507  

 

 

NOTE 4–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)

The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $5,160.

NOTE 5–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided

 

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for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 6–Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 7–Tax Information

The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Fund’s capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforward) under income tax regulations. The tax character of distributions paid during the year and the tax components of net assets will be reported at the Fund’s fiscal year-end.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund had a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2019, as follows:

 

Capital Loss Carryforward*  

 

 
Expiration         Short-Term      Long-Term      Total  

 

 

Not subject to expiration

      $ 12,291,622      $ 156,911,809      $ 169,203,431  

 

 

 

*

Capital loss carryforward as of the date listed above is reduced for limitations, if any, to the extent required by the Internal Revenue Code and may be further limited depending upon a variety of factors, including the realization of net unrealized gains or losses as of the date of any reorganization.

NOTE 8–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $29,464,002 and $64,695,910, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 12,991,552  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (279,412,042

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

   $ (266,420,490

 

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $569,532,997.

  

NOTE 9–Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
     Six months ended
October 31, 2019(a)
    

Year ended

April 30, 2019

 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

 

 

Sold:

           

Class A

     569,852      $ 10,321,479        1,464,416      $ 34,132,389  

 

 

Class C

     220,415        3,432,602        236,293        4,670,105  

 

 

Class Y

     167,510        3,065,886        1,091,434        26,784,693  

 

 

Investor Class

     203,619        3,691,999        565,514        13,139,156  

 

 

Class R5

     27,963        519,526        100,263        2,443,016  

 

 

Class R6

     11,355        215,651        26,104        585,421  

 

 

 

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     Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
     Six months ended
October 31, 2019(a)
    Year ended
April 30, 2019
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

        

Class A

     -     $ -       291,586     $ 5,645,072  

 

 

Class C

     -       -       65,943       1,094,000  

 

 

Class Y

     -       -       47,535       918,856  

 

 

Investor Class

     -       -       129,930       2,503,751  

 

 

Class R5

     -       -       9,257       183,021  

 

 

Class R6

     -       -       545       10,764  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

        

Class A

     109,467       1,993,045       1,275,937       25,590,990  

 

 

Class C

     (128,330     (1,993,045     (1,489,808     (25,590,990

 

 

Reacquired:

        

Class A

     (1,931,539     (35,121,150     (3,705,917     (85,717,630

 

 

Class C

     (452,510     (6,982,575     (1,142,265     (22,843,739

 

 

Class Y

     (429,977     (7,865,750     (1,468,924     (34,093,691

 

 

Investor Class

     (544,385     (9,861,221     (1,309,220     (30,425,947

 

 

Class R5

     (95,864     (1,734,335     (133,548     (3,291,228

 

 

Class R6

     (4,538     (86,319     (11,686     (246,115

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

     (2,276,962   $ (40,404,207     (3,956,611   $ (84,508,106

 

 

 

(a) 

There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 23% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

 

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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, expenses shown in the table do not include the expenses of the underlying funds, which are borne indirectly by the Fund. If transaction costs and indirect expenses were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

              ACTUAL      HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before
expenses)
       
      Beginning      Ending      Expenses      Ending      Expenses            Annualized      
          Account Value            Account Value              Paid During              Account Value          Paid During        Expense
      (05/01/19)      (10/31/19)1      Period      (10/31/19)2      Period2      Ratio

    Class A      

     $1,000.00               $798.10               $6.46               $1,017.95              $7.25            1.43%

    Class C      

     1,000.00               795.40               9.79               1,014.23              10.99            2.17   

    Class Y      

     1,000.00               799.00               5.34               1,019.20              5.99            1.18   

    Investor Class      

     1,000.00               798.20               6.46               1,017.95              7.25            1.43   

    Class R5      

     1,000.00               799.90               4.30               1,020.36              4.82            0.95   

    Class R6      

     1,000.00               799.80               4.30               1,020.36              4.82            0.95   

 

1 

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.

2 

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

17                      Invesco Energy Fund


Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

 

At meetings held on June 10, 2019, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of Invesco Energy Fund (the Fund) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Fund’s Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2019. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.

The Board’s Evaluation Process

The Board’s Investments Committee has established three Sub-Committees which meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). As part of a regularly scheduled basis of in-person Board meetings, the Sub-Committees meet with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from the Investments Committee and Sub-Committees, as well as the information provided to such committees and the Board throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Invesco Advisers and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which

the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year, the independent Trustees also discuss the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.

The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. This information is current as of June 10, 2019.

Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers

The Board reviewed the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the performance of Invesco Advisers in providing these services, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager or managers. The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process oversight, credit analysis and investment risk management. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds such as various back office support functions, trading operations, internal audit, valuation and legal and compliance.

In determining whether to continue the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the Board considered the benefits of reapproving an existing relationship as contrasted with the greater uncertainty that may be associated with entering into a new relationship. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

B. Fund Investment Performance

The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.

The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2016 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the Lipper Emerging Market Funds Index. The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the first quintile of its performance universe for the one year period, the second quintile for the three year period and the third quintile for the five year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one and three year periods and below the performance of the Index for the five year period. The Trustees also reviewed more recent Fund performance and this review did not change their conclusions.

C. Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees

The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group at a common asset level. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense

 

 

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group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain administrative services fees, but that Broadridge does not provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers does not separately charge the Invesco Funds for the administrative services included in the term as defined by Broadridge. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in providing expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group.

The Board also compared the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate (the advisory fee rate after advisory fee waivers and before other expense limitations/waivers) to the effective advisory fee rates of other mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund, based on asset balances as of December 31, 2016. The Board noted that the Fund’s rate was below the rate of two such mutual funds.

The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other client accounts with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund.

The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts. The Board also noted that the sub-advisory fees are not paid directly by the Fund, but rather, are payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers.

D. Economies of Scale and Breakpoints

The Board considered the extent to which there are economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund. The Board also considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule. The Board noted that the Fund shares directly in economies of scale through lower fees charged by third party service providers based on the combined size of the Invesco Funds advised by Invesco Advisers.

E. Profitability and Financial Resources

The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds and the Fund. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing services to the Fund

to be excessive given the nature, quality and extent of the services provided. The Board received and accepted information from Invesco Advisers demonstrating that Invesco Advisers and each Affiliated Sub-Adviser are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

F. Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates

The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board considered comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board considered the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board also considered that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the Board; and that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.

The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Adviser’s or the Affiliated Sub-Adviser’s expenses. The Board also considered that it receives periodic reports from the Chief Compliance Officer of the Invesco Funds demonstrating that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.

The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in money market funds advised by Invesco Advisers pursuant to procedures approved by the Board. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to such investments, although Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods the advisory fees payable by the Invesco Funds with respect to certain investments in the affiliated money market funds. The waiver is in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the amount of advisory fees received by Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s

investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds is fair and reasonable.

The Board also considered that the Fund may use an affiliated broker to execute certain trades for the Fund to, among other things, control information leakage, and was advised that such trades would be executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.

 

 

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Important notice regarding delivery of security holder documents

To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). Mailing of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please contact Invesco Investment Services, Inc. at 800 959 4246 or contact your financial institution. We will begin sending you individual copies for each account within 30 days after receiving your request.

 

 

Fund holdings and proxy voting information

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the list appears in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The most recent list of portfolio holdings is available at invesco.com/completeqtrholdings. Shareholders can also look up the Fund’s Form N-PORT filings on the SEC website, sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are shown below.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246, or at invesco.com/ proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/proxysearch. This information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

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Semiannual Report to Shareholders

 

  

 

October 31, 2019

 

 

 

Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund

 

 

Nasdaq:

  
  A: IGDAX C: IGDCX Y: IGDYX Investor: FGLDX R6: IGDSX

 

 

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  2   

Letters to Shareholders

  3   

Fund Performance

  5   

Schedule of Investments

  7   

Financial Statements

  10   

Financial Highlights

  11   

Notes to Financial Statements

  17   

Fund Expenses

  18   

Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts

  20   

Distribution Information

  21   

Proxy Results

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by enrolling at invesco.com/edelivery.

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call (800) 959-4246 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with your financial intermediary or all funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.

For the most current month-end Fund performance and commentary, please visit invesco.com/performance. Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing.

 

 

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Letters to Shareholders

 

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        Bruce Crockett

 

   Dear Fellow Shareholders:
   As independent chair of the Invesco Funds Board, I can assure you that the members of the Board are strong advocates for the interests of investors in Invesco’s mutual funds. We work hard to represent your interests through oversight of the quality of the investment management services your funds receive and other matters important to your investment. This includes but is not limited to: monitoring how the portfolio management teams of the Invesco funds are performing in light of changing economic and market conditions; assessing each portfolio management team’s investment performance within the context of the investment strategy described in the fund’s prospectus; and monitoring for potential conflicts of interests that may impact the nature of the services that your funds receive.

We believe one of the most important services we provide our fund shareholders is the annual review of the funds’ advisory and sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. This review is required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 and focuses on the nature and quality of the services Invesco provides as the adviser to the Invesco funds and the reasonableness of the fees that it charges for those services. Each year, we spend months carefully reviewing information received from Invesco and a variety of independent sources, such as performance and fee data prepared by Lipper Inc. (a subsidiary of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.), an independent, third-party firm widely recognized as a leader in its field. We also meet with our independent legal counsel and other independent advisers to review and help us assess the information that we have received. Our goal is to assure that you receive quality investment management services for a reasonable fee.

On behalf of the Board, we look forward to continuing to represent your interests and serving your needs.

Sincerely,

 

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Independent Chair

Invesco Funds Board of Trustees

 

 

 

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     Andrew Schlossberg

   Dear Shareholders:
   This semiannual report includes information about your Fund, including performance data and a complete list of its investments as of the close of the reporting period.
  

Invesco’s efforts to help investors achieve their financial objectives include providing
timely information about the markets, the economy and investing. Our website,
invesco.com/us, offers a wide range of market insights and investment perspectives. On
the website, you’ll find detailed information about our funds, including performance,
holdings and portfolio manager commentaries. You can access information about your
account by completing a simple, secure online registration. To do so, select “Log In” on
the right side of the homepage, and then select “Register for Individual Account Access.”

In addition to the resources accessible on our website, you can obtain timely updates to help you stay informed by connecting with Invesco on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook. You can access our blog at blog.invesco.us.com. Our goal is to provide you with information you want, when and where you want it.

For questions about your account, feel free to contact an Invesco client services representative at 800 959 4246.

All of us at Invesco look forward to serving your investment management needs. Thank you for investing with us.

Sincerely,

 

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Andrew Schlossberg

Head of the Americas,

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.

 

2                      Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund


 

Fund Performance

 

   

  Performance summary

 

       

Fund vs. Indexes

  

Cumulative total returns, April 30, 2019 to October 31, 2019, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance.

 

Class A Shares

     24.92

Class C Shares

     24.40  

Class Y Shares

     25.22  

Investor Class Shares

     24.78  

Class R6 Shares

     25.15  

S&P 500 Indexq (Broad Market Index)

     4.16  

Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index (price only) (Style-Specific Index)

     34.37  

Lipper Precious Metals Equity Funds Index (Peer Group Index)

     30.85  

Source(s): qRIMES Technologies Corp.; FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

 

  

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US stock market.

    The Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index (price only) is a capitalization-weighted, price-only index on the Philadelphia Stock Exchange that includes the leading companies involved in mining gold and silver.

    The Lipper Precious Metals Equity Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of precious metals funds tracked by Lipper.

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the indexes described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the indexes.

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about your Fund

 

Read the most recent quarterly commentary from your Fund’s portfolio managers by visiting invesco.com/us. Click on “Products” and select “Mutual Funds.” Use the “Product Finder” to locate your Fund; then click on its name to access its product detail page. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings and performance.

    Also, visit blog.invesco.us.com, where many of Invesco’s investment professionals share their insights about market and economic news and trends.

 

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

 

 

As of 10/31/19, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

 

 Class A Shares

        

 Inception (3/28/02)

     5.07

 10 Years

     -3.67  

   5 Years

     3.81  

   1 Year

     28.00  

 Class C Shares

        

 Inception (2/14/00)

     6.41

 10 Years

     -3.86  

   5 Years

     4.15  

   1 Year

     33.09  

 Class Y Shares

        

 Inception (10/3/08)

     0.78

 10 Years

     -2.90  

   5 Years

     5.25  

   1 Year

     35.99  

 Investor Class Shares

        

 Inception (1/19/84)

     0.41

 10 Years

     -3.14  

   5 Years

     4.95  

   1 Year

     35.28  

 Class R6 Shares

        

 10 Years

     -3.02

   5 Years

     5.20  

   1 Year

     35.87  

Class R6 shares incepted on April 4, 2017. Performance shown prior to that date is that of Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class and Class R6 shares was 1.49%, 2.24%, 1.24%, 1.49% and 1.00%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented

Average Annual Total Returns

 

 

As of 9/30/19, the most recent calendar quarter end, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

 Class A Shares

        

 Inception (3/28/02)

     4.85

 10 Years

     -4.50  

   5 Years

     -0.83  

   1 Year

     19.10  

 Class C Shares

        

 Inception (2/14/00)

     6.22

 10 Years

     -4.67  

   5 Years

     -0.47  

   1 Year

     24.24  

 Class Y Shares

        

 Inception (10/3/08)

     0.39

 10 Years

     -3.74  

   5 Years

     0.51  

   1 Year

     26.23  

 Investor Class Shares

        

 Inception (1/19/84)

     0.30

 10 Years

     -3.94  

   5 Years

     0.32  

   1 Year

     26.02  

 Class R6 Shares

        

 10 Years

     -3.84

   5 Years

     0.50  

   1 Year

     26.85  

in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class Y, Investor Class and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.

The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.

Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests-98.63%

 

Australia-2.92%

     

Bellevue Gold Ltd.(a)

     1,470,518      $ 558,357  

 

 

Boart Longyear Ltd.(a)

     8,083,336        36,186  

 

 

Boart Longyear Ltd., Wts., expiring 09/13/2024(a)

     11,188,146        15,425  

 

 

Cardinal Resources Ltd.(a)

     7,651,032        2,004,105  

 

 

Gold Road Resources Ltd.(a)

     2,621,055        2,073,204  

 

 

New Century Resources Ltd.(a)

     2,386,263        614,054  

 

 

OceanaGold Corp.

     514,925        1,235,413  

 

 
        6,536,744  

 

 

Canada-73.54%

 

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

     181,239        11,140,761  

 

 

Alamos Gold, Inc., Class A

     1,041,306        5,668,639  

 

 

B2Gold Corp.(a)

     2,674,614        9,402,067  

 

 

Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd.(a)

     3,104,400        1,072,433  

 

 

Barrick Gold Corp.

     615,586        10,686,573  

 

 

Belo Sun Mining Corp.(a)

     1,072,612        399,043  

 

 

Chesapeake Gold Corp.(a)

     632,320        1,579,480  

 

 

Continental Gold, Inc.(a)

     3,846,545        12,265,955  

 

 

Detour Gold Corp.(a)

     400,237        6,645,800  

 

 

Franco-Nevada Corp.

     103,801        10,071,952  

 

 

Guyana Goldfields, Inc.(a)

     2,429,714        977,715  

 

 

INV Metals, Inc.(a)

     2,621,042        815,904  

 

 

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Class A(a)

     2,596,982        6,447,598  

 

 

Kinross Gold Corp.(a)

     2,515,782        12,224,588  

 

 

Lundin Gold, Inc.(a)

     1,622,331        9,730,784  

 

 

Osisko Mining, Inc.(a)

     1,099,753        2,329,596  

 

 

Premier Gold Mines Ltd.(a)

     3,350,839        5,749,674  

 

 

Pretium Resources, Inc.(a)

     614,939        6,195,612  

 

 

Progress Minerals, Inc., (Acquired 06/26/2018;
Cost $1,215,733)(a)(b)(c)(d)

     6,474,020        440,416  

 

 

Reunion Gold Corp.(a)

     6,496,007        937,090  

 

 

Roxgold, Inc.(a)

     3,010,234        2,216,936  

 

 

Rubicon Minerals Corp.(a)

     2,500,956        1,838,203  

 

 

Sabina Gold & Silver Corp.(a)

     947,968        1,281,135  

 

 

Sandstorm Gold Ltd.(a)

     1,568,662        11,195,371  

 

 

SEMAFO, Inc.(a)

     2,010,080        6,486,098  

 

 

TMAC Resources, Inc.(a)

     775,267        2,395,670  

 

 
      Shares      Value  

Canada-(continued)

     

Torex Gold Resources, Inc.(a)

     1,018,386      $ 14,899,627  

 

 

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

     340,155        9,548,151  

 

 
        164,642,871  

 

 

Egypt-0.98%

 

Centamin PLC

     1,445,992        2,186,804  

 

 

Ivory Coast-3.23%

 

Endeavour Mining Corp.(a)

     399,606        7,236,051  

 

 

Mexico-2.36%

 

Fresnillo PLC

     573,672        5,284,606  

 

 

Mongolia-1.84%

 

Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd.(a)

     10,042,724        4,117,433  

 

 

Switzerland-0.79%

 

Glencore PLC

     584,165        1,762,511  

 

 

United States-12.18%

 

iShares® Gold Trust - ETF(a)

     564,600        8,164,116  

 

 

Newmont Goldcorp Corp.

     272,727        10,835,444  

 

 

SPDR ® Gold Trust-ETF(a)

     58,000        8,260,940  

 

 
        27,260,500  

 

 

Zambia-0.79%

 

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

     209,381        1,769,350  

 

 

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $224,754,266)

        220,796,870  

 

 

Money Market Funds-0.83%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.71%(e)

     653,430        653,430  

 

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.90%(e)

     466,887        467,074  

 

 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.66%(e)

     746,777        746,777  

 

 

Total Money Market Funds (Cost $1,867,271)

        1,867,281  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–99.46%
(Cost $226,621,537)

        222,664,151  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES-0.54%

        1,199,694  

 

 

NET ASSETS-100.00%

      $ 223,863,845  

 

 
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

ETF   - Exchange-Traded Fund
SPDR   - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt
Wts.   - Warrants

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

5                         Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund


Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a) 

Non-income producing security.

(b) 

Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The value of this security at October 31, 2019 represented less than 1% of the Fund’s Net Assets.

(c) 

Security valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). See Note 3.

(d) 

Affiliated company during the period. The Investment Company Act of 1940 defines an “affiliated person” as an issuance in which a fund holds 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. The Fund has not owned enough of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer to have control (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of that issuer. The value of this security as of October 31, 2019 represented less than 1% of the Fund’s Net Assets.

 

     Value
04/30/19
     Purchases
at Cost
   Proceeds
from Sales
   Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Realized
Gain
   Value
10/31/19
   Dividend
Income

Progress Minerals, Inc.

     $1,208,110      $-    $-    $(767,694)   $-    $440,416    $-

 

(e) 

The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2019.

 

Portfolio Composition

By industry, based on Net Assets

as of October 31, 2019

 

Gold

     79.46

Diversified Metals & Mining

     6.37  

Silver

     4.26  

Precious Metals & Minerals

     4.10  

Exchange-Traded Fund

     3.65  

Industry Type Each Less Than 1% of Net Assets

     0.79  

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

     1.37  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

6                         Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $223,538,533)

   $ 220,356,454  

 

 

Investments in affiliates, at value
(Cost $3,083,004)

     2,307,697  

 

 

Foreign currencies, at value
(Cost $301)

     310  

 

 

Receivable for:

  

Investments sold

     2,962,191  

 

 

Fund shares sold

     151,808  

 

 

Dividends

     1,749  

 

 

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     102,951  

 

 

Other assets

     31,242  

 

 

Total assets

     225,914,402  

 

 

Liabilities:

  

Payable for:

  

Investments purchased

     1,138,466  

 

 

Fund shares reacquired

     255,664  

 

 

Accrued fees to affiliates

     402,226  

 

 

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     805  

 

 

Accrued other operating expenses

     141,566  

 

 

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     111,830  

 

 

Total liabilities

     2,050,557  

 

 

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 223,863,845  

 

 

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 449,745,807  

 

 

Distributable earnings (loss)

     (225,881,962

 

 
   $ 223,863,845  

 

 

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $ 110,718,970  

 

 

Class C

   $ 17,449,093  

 

 

Class Y

   $ 35,104,556  

 

 

Investor Class

   $ 60,387,623  

 

 

Class R6

   $ 203,603  

 

 

Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Class A

     26,640,814  

 

 

Class C

     4,227,185  

 

 

Class Y

     8,234,276  

 

 

Investor Class

     14,441,375  

 

 

Class R6

     47,555  

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 4.16  

 

 

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $4.16 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 4.40  

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 4.13  

 

 

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 4.26  

 

 

Investor Class:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 4.18  

 

 

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 4.28  

 

 
 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

7                         Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund


Statement of Operations

For the six months ended October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $44,966)

     $     452,925  

 

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

     15,119  

 

 

Total investment income

     468,044  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     808,390  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     13,190  

 

 

Custodian fees

     21,502  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

 

 

Class A

     132,229  

 

 

Class C

     82,879  

 

 

Investor Class

     73,436  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – A, C, Y and Investor

     382,345  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R6

     79  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     8,864  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     32,459  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     53,425  

 

 

Professional services fees

     35,838  

 

 

Other

     14,398  

 

 

Total expenses

     1,659,034  

 

 

Less: Fees waived and/or expense offset arrangement(s)

     (4,162

 

 

Net expenses

     1,654,872  

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (1,186,828

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investment securities

     (4,219,802

 

 

Foreign currencies

     363  

 

 
     (4,219,439

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation of:

  

Investment securities

     50,419,340  

 

 

Foreign currencies

     1,456  

 

 
     50,420,796  

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     46,201,357  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     $45,014,529  

 

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

8                         Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the six months ended October 31, 2019 and the year ended April 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

     October 31,
2019
    April 30,
2019
 

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (1,186,828)     $ (1,741,586)  

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     (4,219,439     (11,112,617

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     50,420,796       (14,843,386

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     45,014,529       (27,697,589

 

 

Share transactions-net:

    

Class A

     (2,602,970     (9,719,980

 

 

Class C

     (248,500     (7,585,965

 

 

Class Y

     (2,270,852     (3,145,358

 

 

Investor Class

     (2,747,160     (8,693,917

 

 

Class R6

     45,035       (388,489

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

     (7,824,447     (29,533,709

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     37,190,082       (57,231,298

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     186,673,763       243,905,061  

 

 

End of period

   $ 223,863,845     $ 186,673,763  

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

9                      Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund


Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
   

Net

investment

income

(loss)(a)

    Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
   

Total from

investment

operations

   

Dividends

from net
investment
income

    Net asset
value, end
of period
   

Total

return (b)

   

Net assets,
end of period

(000’s omitted)

   

Ratio of
expenses
to average

net assets
with fee waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed

   

Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without

fee waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed

   

Ratio of net

investment
income
(loss)

to average
net assets

   

Portfolio

turnover (c)

 

Class A

                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

  $ 3.33     $ (0.02   $ 0.85     $ 0.83     $     $ 4.16       24.92   $ 110,719       1.52 %(d)      1.52 %(d)      (1.09 )%(d)      9

Year ended 04/30/19

    3.78       (0.03     (0.42     (0.45           3.33       (11.90     91,266       1.47       1.47       (0.82     16  

Year ended 04/30/18

    4.16       (0.04     (0.27     (0.31     (0.07     3.78       (7.55     113,737       1.43       1.43       (1.00     20  

Year ended 04/30/17

    5.05       (0.05     (0.46     (0.51     (0.38     4.16       (9.90     145,269       1.41       1.42       (1.00     28  

Year ended 04/30/16

    4.00       (0.03     1.08       1.05             5.05       26.25       160,494       1.54       1.54       (0.90     23  

Year ended 04/30/15

    4.75       (0.04     (0.71     (0.75           4.00       (15.79     113,862       1.45       1.46       (0.89     35  

 

 

Class C

                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

    3.32       (0.04     0.85       0.81             4.13       24.40       17,449       2.27 (d)      2.27 (d)      (1.84 )(d)      9  

Year ended 04/30/19

    3.79       (0.05     (0.42     (0.47           3.32       (12.40     14,345       2.22       2.22       (1.57     16  

Year ended 04/30/18

    4.20       (0.07     (0.29     (0.36     (0.05     3.79       (8.51     24,859       2.18       2.18       (1.75     20  

Year ended 04/30/17

    5.07       (0.09     (0.45     (0.54     (0.33     4.20       (10.53     31,563       2.16       2.17       (1.75     28  

Year ended 04/30/16

    4.05       (0.06     1.08       1.02             5.07       25.19       36,157       2.29       2.29       (1.65     23  

Year ended 04/30/15

    4.84       (0.07     (0.72     (0.79           4.05       (16.32     27,351       2.20       2.21       (1.64     35  

 

 

Class Y

                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

    3.41       (0.02     0.87       0.85             4.26       24.93       35,105       1.27 (d)      1.27 (d)      (0.84 )(d)      9  

Year ended 04/30/19

    3.86       (0.02     (0.43     (0.45           3.41       (11.66     30,122       1.22       1.22       (0.57     16  

Year ended 04/30/18

    4.24       (0.03     (0.28     (0.31     (0.07     3.86       (7.30     37,373       1.18       1.18       (0.75     20  

Year ended 04/30/17

    5.15       (0.04     (0.47     (0.51     (0.40     4.24       (9.75     45,797       1.16       1.17       (0.75     28  

Year ended 04/30/16

    4.07       (0.02     1.10       1.08             5.15       26.54       42,446       1.29       1.29       (0.65     23  

Year ended 04/30/15

    4.82       (0.03     (0.72     (0.75           4.07       (15.56     19,530       1.20       1.21       (0.64     35  

 

 

Investor Class

                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

    3.35       (0.02     0.85       0.83             4.18       24.78       60,388       1.52 (d)      1.52 (d)      (1.09 )(d)      9  

Year ended 04/30/19

    3.80       (0.03     (0.42     (0.45           3.35       (11.84     50,815       1.47       1.47       (0.82     16  

Year ended 04/30/18

    4.19       (0.04     (0.28     (0.32     (0.07     3.80       (7.73     67,393       1.43       1.43       (1.00     20  

Year ended 04/30/17

    5.08       (0.05     (0.46     (0.51     (0.38     4.19       (9.84     78,703       1.41       1.42       (1.00     28  

Year ended 04/30/16

    4.02       (0.03     1.09       1.06             5.08       26.37       97,678       1.54       1.54       (0.90     23  

Year ended 04/30/15

    4.77       (0.04     (0.71     (0.75           4.02       (15.72     82,486       1.45       1.46       (0.89     35  

 

 

Class R6

                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

    3.42       (0.01     0.87       0.86             4.28       25.15       204       1.01 (d)      1.01 (d)      (0.58 )(d)      9  

Year ended 04/30/19

    3.86       (0.01     (0.43     (0.44           3.42       (11.40     126       0.98       0.98       (0.33     16  

Year ended 04/30/18

    4.25       (0.02     (0.29     (0.31     (0.08     3.86       (7.45     543       0.99       0.99       (0.56     20  

Year ended 04/30/17(e)

    4.57       (0.00     (0.32     (0.32           4.25       (7.00     9       0.97 (f)      0.97 (f)      (0.56 )(f)      28  

 

 

 

(a) 

Calculated using average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(c) 

Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(d) 

Ratios are annualized and based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $105,319, $16,501, $33,921, $58,490 and $168 for Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class and Class R6 shares, respectively.

(e) 

Commencement date of April 4, 2017.

(f) 

Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

10                         Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund


Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

The Fund currently consists of five different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class and Class R6. Class Y and Investor Class shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class Y, Investor Class and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for ten years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the tenth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A.

Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates

 

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depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B.

Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C.

Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.

D.

Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes.

E.

Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F.

Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated to each share class based on relative net assets. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.

G.

Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.

H.

Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.

I.

Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends,

 

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  interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

J.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

K.

Other Risks - The Fund’s investments are concentrated in a comparatively narrow segment of the economy, which may make the Fund more volatile.

The Fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in a limited number of securities or other instruments, which could negatively affect the value of the Fund.

Fluctuations in the price of gold and precious metals may affect the profitability of companies in the gold and precious metals sector. Changes in the political or economic conditions of countries where companies in the gold and precious metals sector are located may have a direct effect on the price of gold and precious metals.

NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets    Rate  

First $350 million

     0.750%  

Next $350 million

     0.650%  

Next $1.3 billion

     0.550%  

Next $2 billion

     0.450%  

Next $2 billion

     0.400%  

Next $2 billion

     0.375%  

Over $8 billion

     0.350%  

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.75%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2020, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class and Class R6 shares to 2.00%, 2.75%, 1.75%, 2.00% and 1.75%, respectively, of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2020. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2021, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $906.

 

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The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Investor Class shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Class A shares, 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares and 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Investor Class shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the six-month period ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the Plan are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the six months ended October 31, 2019, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $15,189 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $32 and $736 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

   Level 1 -   Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
   Level 2 -   Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
   Level 3 -   Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2019. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

 

      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Investments in Securities

                                   

Australia

     $ 3,254,943        $ 3,281,801        $             –        $ 6,536,744  

Canada

     164,202,455               440,416        164,642,871  

Egypt

            2,186,804               2,186,804  

Ivory Coast

     7,236,051                      7,236,051  

Mexico

            5,284,606               5,284,606  

Mongolia

     4,117,433                      4,117,433  

Switzerland

            1,762,511               1,762,511  

United States

     27,260,500                      27,260,500  

Zambia

     1,769,350                      1,769,350  

Money Market Funds

     1,867,281                      1,867,281  

Total Investments

     $209,708,013        $12,515,722        $440,416        $222,664,151  

 

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NOTE 4–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)

The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $3,256.

NOTE 5–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 6–Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 7–Tax Information

The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Fund’s capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforward) under income tax regulations. The tax character of distributions paid during the year and the tax components of net assets will be reported at the Fund’s fiscal year-end.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund had a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2019, as follows:

 

Capital Loss Carryforward*

 

 

 
Expiration    Short-Term      Long-Term      Total  

 

 

Not subject to expiration

   $ 2,429,863      $ 194,659,389      $ 197,089,252  

 

 

 

*

Capital loss carryforwards as of the date listed above are reduced for limitations, if any, to the extent required by the Internal Revenue Code and may be further limited depending upon a variety of factors, including the realization of net unrealized gains or losses as of the date of any reorganization.

NOTE 8–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $19,964,865 and $30,897,936, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis

 

 

 

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 41,177,449  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (64,471,395

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

   $ (23,293,946

 

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $245,958,097.

 

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NOTE 9–Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
     Six months ended
October 31, 2019(a)
    Year ended
April 30, 2019
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Sold:

        

Class A

     3,320,603     $ 13,546,762       5,324,677     $ 18,031,730  

 

 

Class C

     554,219       2,308,768       611,475       2,096,303  

 

 

Class Y

     1,139,318       4,689,401       3,860,343       13,317,900  

 

 

Investor Class

     621,215       2,533,707       1,434,168       4,820,782  

 

 

Class R6

     14,708       62,141       40,702       150,620  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

        

Class A

     108,822       445,286       1,024,704       3,456,388  

 

 

Class C

     (109,381     (445,286     (1,024,817     (3,456,388

 

 

Reacquired:

        

Class A

     (4,199,891     (16,595,018     (9,062,490     (31,208,098

 

 

Class C

     (539,224     (2,111,982     (1,817,475     (6,225,880

 

 

Class Y

     (1,735,778     (6,960,253     (4,714,293     (16,463,258

 

 

Investor Class

     (1,349,506     (5,280,867     (4,005,931     (13,514,699

 

 

Class R6

     (4,128     (17,106     (144,275     (539,109

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

     (2,179,023   $ (7,824,447     (8,473,212   $ (29,533,709

 

 

 

(a) 

There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 26% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 10–Subsequent Event

The Board of Trustees of the Fund unanimously approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which the Fund would transfer all of its assets and liabilities to Invesco Oppenheimer Gold & Special Minerals Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”).

The Agreement requires approval of the Fund’s shareholders and will be submitted to the shareholders for their consideration at a meeting to be held in or around April 2020. The reorganization is expected to be consummated in or around April or May 2020. Upon closing of the reorganization, shareholders of the Fund will receive shares of the Acquiring Fund in exchange for their shares of the Fund, and the Fund will liquidate and cease operations.

 

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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, expenses shown in the table do not include the expenses of the underlying funds, which are borne indirectly by the Fund. If transaction costs and indirect expenses were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

         
           ACTUAL    HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before
expenses)
     
      Beginning    Ending    Expenses    Ending    Expenses          Annualized      
              Account Value                  Account Value                    Paid During                    Account Value                Paid During      Expense
      (05/01/19)    (10/31/19)1    Period2    (10/31/19)    Period2    Ratio

Class A

   $1,000.00      $1,249.20        $8.59      $1,017.50        $7.71        1.52%

Class C

   1,000.00    1,244.00      12.80      1,013.72      11.49      2.27

Class Y

   1,000.00    1,249.30      7.18    1,018.75      6.44    1.27

    Investor Class      

   1,000.00    1,247.80      8.59    1,017.50      7.71    1.52

Class R6

   1,000.00    1,251.50      5.72    1,020.06      5.13    1.01

 

1 

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.

2 

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

17                      Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund


Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

 

At meetings held on June 10, 2019, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund (the Fund) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Fund’s Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2019. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.

The Board’s Evaluation Process

The Board’s Investments Committee has established three Sub-Committees which meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). As part of a regularly scheduled basis of in-person Board meetings, the Sub-Committees meet with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from the Investments Committee and Sub-Committees, as well as the information provided to such committees and the Board throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Invesco Advisers and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which

the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year, the independent Trustees also discuss the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.

The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. This information is current as of June 10, 2019.

Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers

The Board reviewed the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the performance of Invesco Advisers in providing these services, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager or managers. The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process oversight, credit analysis and investment risk management. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds such as various back office support functions, trading operations, internal audit, valuation and legal and compliance.

In determining whether to continue the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the Board considered the benefits of reapproving an existing relationship as contrasted with the greater uncertainty that may be associated with entering into a new relationship. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

B. Fund Investment Performance

The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.

The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2016 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the Lipper Emerging Market Funds Index. The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the first quintile of its performance universe for the one year period, the second quintile for the three year period and the third quintile for the five year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one and three year periods and below the performance of the Index for the five year period. The Trustees also reviewed more recent Fund performance and this review did not change their conclusions.

C. Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees

The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group at a common asset level. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense

 

 

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group. The Board noted that the term

“contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain administrative services fees, but that Broadridge does not provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers does not separately charge the Invesco Funds for the administrative services included in the term as defined by Broadridge. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in providing expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group.

The Board also compared the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate (the advisory fee rate after advisory fee waivers and before other expense limitations/waivers) to the effective advisory fee rates of other mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund, based on asset balances as of December 31, 2016. The Board noted that the Fund’s rate was below the rate of two such mutual funds.

The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other client accounts with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund.

The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts. The Board also noted that the sub-advisory fees are not paid directly by the Fund, but rather, are payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers.

D. Economies of Scale and Breakpoints

The Board considered the extent to which there are economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund. The Board also considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule. The Board noted that the Fund shares directly in economies of scale through lower fees charged by third party service providers based on the combined size of the Invesco Funds advised by Invesco Advisers.

E. Profitability and Financial Resources

The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds and the Fund. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing services to the Fund

to be excessive given the nature, quality and extent of the services provided. The Board received and accepted information from Invesco Advisers demonstrating that Invesco Advisers and each Affiliated Sub-Adviser are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

F. Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates

The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board considered comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board considered the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board also considered that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the Board; and that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.

The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Adviser’s or the Affiliated Sub-Adviser’s expenses. The Board also considered that it receives periodic reports from the Chief Compliance Officer of the Invesco Funds demonstrating that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.

The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in money market funds advised by Invesco Advisers pursuant to procedures approved by the Board. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to such investments, although Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods the advisory fees payable by the Invesco Funds with respect to certain investments in the affiliated money market funds. The waiver is in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the amount of advisory fees received by Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s

investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds is fair and reasonable.

The Board also considered that the Fund may use an affiliated broker to execute certain trades for the Fund to, among other things, control information leakage, and was advised that such trades would be executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.

 

 

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Fund holdings and proxy voting information

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the list appears in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The most recent list of portfolio holdings is available at invesco.com/completeqtrholdings. Shareholders can also look up the Fund’s Form N-PORT filings on the SEC website, sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are shown below.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246, or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/proxysearch. This information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

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Semiannual Report to Shareholders

 

 

October 31, 2019

 

 

 

  Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund
 

 

Nasdaq:

 
  A: VGRAX    C: VGRCX    R: VGRRX    Y: VGRDX    R5: VGRJX    R6: VGRFX

 

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  2    Letters to Shareholders
  3    Fund Performance
  5    Schedule of Investments
  8    Financial Statements
  11    Financial Highlights
  12    Notes to Financial Statements
  18    Fund Expenses
  19    Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by enrolling at invesco.com/edelivery.

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call (800) 959-4246 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with your financial intermediary or all funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.

For the most current month-end Fund performance and commentary, please visit invesco.com/performance.

Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing.

 

 

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Letters to Shareholders

 

 

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Bruce Crockett

        

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

As independent chair of the Invesco Funds Board, I can assure you that the members of the Board are strong advocates for the interests of investors in Invesco’s mutual funds. We work hard to represent your interests through oversight of the quality of the investment management services your funds receive and other matters important to your investment. This includes but is not limited to: monitoring how the portfolio management teams of the Invesco funds are performing in light of changing economic and market conditions; assessing each portfolio management team’s investment performance within the context of the investment strategy described in the fund’s prospectus; and monitoring for potential conflicts of interests that may impact the nature of the services that your funds receive.

We believe one of the most important services we provide our fund shareholders is the annual review of the funds’ advisory and sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. This review is required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 and focuses on the nature and quality of the services Invesco provides as the adviser to the Invesco funds and the reasonableness of the fees that it charges for those services. Each year, we spend months carefully reviewing information received from Invesco and a variety of independent sources, such as performance and fee data prepared by Lipper Inc. (a subsidiary of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.), an independent, third-party firm widely recognized as a leader in its field. We also meet with our independent legal counsel and other independent advisers to review and help us assess the information that we have received. Our goal is to assure that you receive quality investment management services for a reasonable fee.

    On behalf of the Board, we look forward to continuing to represent your interests and serving your needs.

Sincerely,

 

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Independent Chair

Invesco Funds Board of Trustees

 

 

 

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Andrew Schlossberg

        

Dear Shareholders:

This semiannual report includes information about your Fund, including performance data and a complete list of its investments as of the close of the reporting period.

Invesco’s efforts to help investors achieve their financial objectives include providing timely information about the markets, the economy and investing. Our website, invesco.com/us, offers a wide range of market insights and investment perspectives. On the website, you’ll find detailed information about our funds, including performance, holdings and portfolio manager commentaries. You can access information about your account by completing a simple, secure online registration. To do so, select “Log In” on the right side of the homepage, and then select “Register for Individual Account Access.”

In addition to the resources accessible on our website, you can obtain timely updates to help you stay informed by connecting with Invesco on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook. You can access our blog at blog.invesco.us.com. Our goal is to provide you with information you want, when and where you want it.

    For questions about your account, feel free to contact an Invesco client services representative at 800 959 4246.

    All of us at Invesco look forward to serving your investment management needs. Thank you for investing with us.

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Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.

 

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Fund Performance

 

 

   
  Performance summary

 

       

Fund vs. Indexes

  

Cumulative total returns, April 30, 2019 to October 31, 2019, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance.

 

Class A Shares

     3.24

Class C Shares

     2.88  

Class R Shares

     3.12  

Class Y Shares

     3.37  

Class R5 Shares

     3.42  

Class R6 Shares

     3.45  

S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)

     4.16  

Russell Midcap Growth Index (Style-Specific Index)

     2.04  

Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Funds Index (Peer Group Index)

     1.65  

Source(s): RIMES Technologies Corp.;Lipper Inc.

  

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US stock market.

    The Russell Midcap® Growth Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of mid-cap growth stocks. The Russell Midcap Growth Index is a trademark/service mark of the Frank Russell Co. Russell® is a trademark of the Frank Russell Co.

    The Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of mid-cap growth funds tracked by Lipper.

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the indexes described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the indexes.

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about your Fund

Read the most recent quarterly commentary from your Fund’s portfolio managers by visiting invesco.com/us. Click on “Products” and select “Mutual Funds.” Use the “Product Finder” to locate your Fund; then click on its name to access its product detail page. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings and performance.

    Also, visit blog.invesco.us.com, where many of Invesco’s investment professionals share their insights about market and economic news and trends.

 

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 10/31/19, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

 

Class A Shares

 

Inception (12/27/95)

    11.24

10 Years

    11.32  

  5 Years

    7.49  

  1 Year

    8.43  

Class C Shares

 

Inception (12/27/95)

    11.17

10 Years

    11.14  

  5 Years

    7.94  

  1 Year

    12.97  

Class R Shares

 

Inception (7/11/08)

    9.16

10 Years

    11.67  

  5 Years

    8.44  

  1 Year

    14.44  

Class Y Shares

 

Inception (8/12/05)

    9.11

10 Years

    12.23  

  5 Years

    8.98  

  1 Year

    15.01  

Class R5 Shares

 

10 Years

    12.33

  5 Years

    9.10  

  1 Year

    15.13  

Class R6 Shares

 

10 Years

    12.26

  5 Years

    9.20  

  1 Year

    15.22  

Effective June 1, 2010, Class A, Class C, Class R and Class I shares of the predecessor fund, Van Kampen Mid Cap Growth Fund, advised by Van Kampen Asset Management were reorganized into Class A, Class C, Class R and Class Y shares, respectively, of Invesco Van Kampen Mid Cap Growth Fund (renamed Invesco Mid Cap Growth). Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Class A, Class C, Class R and Class Y shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

    Class R5 shares incepted on June 1, 2010. Performance shown prior to that date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

    Class R6 shares incepted on July 15, 2013. Performance shown prior to that date is that of the Fund’s and the predecessor fund’s Class A shares and

 

 

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 9/30/19, the most recent calendar quarter end, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

 

Inception (12/27/95)

    11.20

10 Years

    10.62  

  5 Years

    7.69  

  1 Year

    –2.92  

Class C Shares

 

Inception (12/27/95)

    11.14

10 Years

    10.45  

  5 Years

    8.14  

  1 Year

    1.18  

Class R Shares

 

Inception (7/11/08)

    9.07

10 Years

    10.98  

  5 Years

    8.64  

  1 Year

    2.48  

Class Y Shares

 

Inception (8/12/05)

    9.03

10 Years

    11.53  

  5 Years

    9.18  

  1 Year

    2.98  

Class R5 Shares

 

10 Years

    11.62

  5 Years

    9.30  

  1 Year

    3.09  

Class R6 Shares

 

10 Years

    11.55

  5 Years

    9.40  

  1 Year

    3.19  

includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares was 1.16%, 1.87%, 1.41%, 0.91%, 0.82% and 0.73%, respectively. The expense ratios

presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.

    The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.

    Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments(a)

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

     Shares      Value  

 

 

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–98.51%

 

Aerospace & Defense–3.22%

 

HEICO Corp.

     321,412      $      39,642,956  

 

 

TransDigm Group, Inc.

     103,446        54,441,561  

 

 
        94,084,517  

 

 
Apparel Retail–0.37%

 

Burlington Stores, Inc.(b)

     55,752        10,713,862  

 

 
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods–2.08%

 

lululemon athletica, Inc.(b)

     266,928        54,525,382  

 

 

VF Corp.

     78,244        6,438,699  

 

 
        60,964,081  

 

 
Application Software–9.63%

 

ANSYS, Inc.(b)

     109,582        24,124,477  

 

 

Aspen Technology, Inc.(b)

     175,169        20,163,704  

 

 

Atlassian Corp. PLC, Class A(b)

     288,155        34,806,242  

 

 

Coupa Software, Inc.(b)

     169,061        23,244,197  

 

 

Fair Isaac Corp.(b)

     19,509        5,931,516  

 

 

Paycom Software, Inc.(b)

     94,775        20,047,756  

 

 

RingCentral, Inc., Class A(b)

     342,942        55,391,992  

 

 

Splunk, Inc.(b)

     175,568        21,061,137  

 

 

Synopsys, Inc.(b)

     433,512        58,849,254  

 

 

Trade Desk, Inc. (The), Class A(b)

     90,462        18,164,770  

 

 
        281,785,045  

 

 
Asset Management & Custody Banks–0.62%

 

KKR & Co., Inc., Class A

     624,441        18,002,634  

 

 
Automotive Retail–3.08%

 

CarMax, Inc.(b)

     230,076        21,436,181  

 

 

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(b)

     157,493        68,589,776  

 

 
        90,025,957  

 

 
Biotechnology–0.53%

 

Exact Sciences Corp.(b)

     177,813        15,469,731  

 

 
Building Products–0.94%

 

Masco Corp.

     592,448        27,400,720  

 

 
Cable & Satellite–1.56%

 

Altice USA, Inc., Class A(b)

     631,671        19,550,218  

 

 

Cable One, Inc.

     19,752        26,178,708  

 

 
        45,728,926  

 

 
Communications Equipment–1.53%

 

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

     268,571        44,668,729  

 

 
Construction Materials–0.92%

 

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

     103,012        26,979,873  

 

 
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–3.86%

 

Black Knight, Inc.(b)

     246,026        15,794,869  

 

 
     Shares      Value  

 

 
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–(continued)

 

Euronet Worldwide, Inc.(b)

     191,505      $      26,824,105  

 

 

Global Payments, Inc.

     221,150        37,414,157  

 

 

WEX, Inc.(b)

     174,254        32,965,372  

 

 
        112,998,503  

 

 
Distributors–1.92%

 

Pool Corp.

     270,312        56,062,709  

 

 
Diversified Chemicals–0.23%

 

Huntsman Corp.

     302,620        6,696,981  

 

 
Diversified Support Services–2.80%

 

Cintas Corp.

     172,006        46,212,852  

 

 

Copart, Inc.(b)

     433,438        35,819,316  

 

 
        82,032,168  

 

 
Education Services–1.82%

 

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.(b)

     358,886        53,301,749  

 

 
Electrical Components & Equipment–0.94%

 

AMETEK, Inc.

     301,353        27,619,002  

 

 
Electronic Equipment & Instruments–1.81%

 

Keysight Technologies, Inc.(b)

     525,369        53,014,986  

 

 
Environmental & Facilities Services–2.56%

 

Republic Services, Inc.

     483,568        42,317,036  

 

 

Waste Connections, Inc.

     351,438        32,472,871  

 

 
        74,789,907  

 

 
Financial Exchanges & Data–3.09%

 

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

     69,665        25,677,822  

 

 

MSCI, Inc.

     211,294        49,561,121  

 

 

Tradeweb Markets, Inc., Class A

     359,378        15,004,032  

 

 
        90,242,975  

 

 
Health Care Equipment–6.75%

 

DexCom, Inc.(b)

     287,088        44,280,453  

 

 

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(b)

     163,473        38,968,694  

 

 

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(b)

     163,254        46,529,022  

 

 

Masimo Corp.(b)

     204,887        29,870,476  

 

 

Novocure Ltd.(b)

     129,708        9,292,281  

 

 

STERIS PLC

     201,768        28,564,296  

 

 
        197,505,222  

 

 
Health Care Supplies–2.00%

 

Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)

     100,589        29,271,399  

 

 

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

     202,659        29,150,471  

 

 
        58,421,870  

 

 
Health Care Technology–0.89%

 

Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A(b)

     184,245        26,131,468  

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

5                      Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund


     Shares      Value  

 

 
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–0.79%

 

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

     237,178      $      22,996,779  

 

 
Household Products–1.13%

 

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

     474,395        33,179,186  

 

 
Industrial Conglomerates–2.22%

 

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

     91,785        13,976,102  

 

 

Roper Technologies, Inc.

     151,262        50,969,243  

 

 
        64,945,345  

 

 
Industrial Machinery–1.76%

 

IDEX Corp.

     237,791        36,983,634  

 

 

Woodward, Inc.

     136,930        14,604,954  

 

 
        51,588,588  

 

 
Industrial REITs–0.55%

 

Americold Realty Trust

     401,515        16,096,736  

 

 
Insurance Brokers–1.53%

 

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

     489,637        44,664,687  

 

 
Interactive Media & Services–1.64%

 

IAC/InterActiveCorp.(b)

     210,854        47,916,572  

 

 
Internet Services & Infrastructure–0.76%

 

Twilio, Inc., Class A(b)

     231,741        22,376,911  

 

 
Investment Banking & Brokerage–0.25%

 

LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.

     90,915        7,349,569  

 

 
IT Consulting & Other Services–1.84%

 

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.

     508,838        35,806,930  

 

 

EPAM Systems, Inc.(b)

     101,573        17,872,785  

 

 
        53,679,715  

 

 
Leisure Facilities–0.69%

 

Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A(b)

     315,260        20,069,452  

 

 
Life Sciences Tools & Services–4.43%

 

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Class A(b)

     76,870        25,491,630  

 

 

Bio-Techne Corp.

     111,253        23,159,537  

 

 

ICON PLC (Ireland)(b)

     246,208        36,167,955  

 

 

IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(b)

     310,657        44,865,084  

 

 
        129,684,206  

 

 
Metal & Glass Containers–1.27%

 

Ball Corp.

     530,968        37,151,831  

 

 
Movies & Entertainment–2.28%

 

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.(b)

     669,146        47,174,793  

 

 

Roku, Inc.(b)

     133,056        19,585,843  

 

 
        66,760,636  

 

 
Office REITs–0.88%

 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

     162,830        25,849,263  

 

 
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–0.49%

 

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

     166,059        14,241,220  

 

 
     Shares      Value  

 

 
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–0.47%

 

Cheniere Energy, Inc.(b)

     224,584      $ 13,823,145  

 

 
Packaged Foods & Meats–1.46%

 

McCormick & Co., Inc.

     224,918        36,142,073  

 

 

Simply Good Foods Co.
(The)(b)

     265,231        6,508,769  

 

 
        42,650,842  

 

 
Paper Packaging–0.52%

 

Avery Dennison Corp.

     120,059        15,350,744  

 

 
Railroads–0.96%

 

Kansas City Southern

     199,167        28,038,730  

 

 
Real Estate Services–1.04%

 

CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(b)

     566,115        30,315,458  

 

 
Regional Banks–0.66%

 

First Republic Bank

     181,366        19,290,088  

 

 
Research & Consulting Services–4.03%

 

CoStar Group, Inc.(b)

     98,753        54,266,749  

 

 

IHS Markit Ltd.(b)

     413,773        28,972,385  

 

 

TransUnion

     419,777        34,681,976  

 

 
        117,921,110  

 

 
Restaurants–1.43%

 

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(b)

     53,637        41,738,168  

 

 
Semiconductor Equipment–3.93%

 

KLA Corp.

     359,910        60,839,186  

 

 

Lam Research Corp.

     200,068        54,226,431  

 

 
        115,065,617  

 

 
Semiconductors–3.13%

 

Advanced Micro Devices,
Inc.(b)

     1,093,683        37,108,664  

 

 

Marvell Technology Group Ltd.

     894,482        21,816,416  

 

 

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

     217,043        32,539,087  

 

 
        91,464,167  

 

 
Specialized REITs–1.53%

 

SBA Communications Corp., Class A

     186,499        44,880,984  

 

 
Specialty Stores–1.06%

 

Tractor Supply Co.

     326,020        30,978,420  

 

 
Technology Distributors–1.71%

 

CDW Corp.

     390,453        49,942,843  

 

 

Trucking–0.92%

     

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

     148,331        27,008,108  

 

 

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $2,572,554,102)

 

     2,881,660,735  

 

 
Money Market Funds–1.39%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.71%(c)

     14,195,729        14,195,729  

 

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.90%(c)

     10,139,282        10,143,338  

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

6                      Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund


     Shares      Value  

 

 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.66%(c)

     16,223,691      $ 16,223,690  

 

 

Total Money Market Funds (Cost $40,561,743)

        40,562,757  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN
SECURITIES–99.90%
(Cost $2,613,115,845)

 

     2,922,223,492  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.10%

 

     2,931,379  

 

 

NET ASSETS–100.00%

      $ 2,925,154,871  

 

 

                

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a) 

Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

(b) 

Non-income producing security.

(c) 

The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2019.

Portfolio Composition

By sector, based on Net Assets

as of October 31, 2019

 

Information Technology

     28.20%  

 

 

Industrials

     20.35     

 

 

Health Care

     14.60     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary

     13.24     

 

 

Financials

     6.15     

 

 

Communication Services

     5.48     

 

 

Real Estate

     4.00     

 

 

Materials

     2.94     

 

 

Consumer Staples

     2.59     

 

 

Energy

     0.96     

 

 

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

     1.49     

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

7                      Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $2,572,554,102)

   $ 2,881,660,735  

 

 

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value
(Cost $40,561,743)

     40,562,757  

 

 

Receivable for:

  

Investments sold

     12,688,031  

 

 

Fund shares sold

     770,645  

 

 

Dividends

     406,089  

 

 

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     618,809  

 

 

Other assets

     58,751  

 

 

Total assets

     2,936,765,817  

 

 

Liabilities:

 

Payable for:

  

Investments purchased

     5,218,632  

 

 

Fund shares reacquired

     1,807,533  

 

 

Accrued fees to affiliates

     3,682,798  

 

 

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     2,822  

 

 

Accrued other operating expenses

     220,667  

 

 

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     678,494  

 

 

Total liabilities

     11,610,946  

 

 

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 2,925,154,871  

 

 

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 2,032,156,169  

 

 

Distributable earnings

     892,998,702  

 

 
   $ 2,925,154,871  

 

 

Net Assets:

 

Class A

   $ 2,491,943,943  

 

 

Class C

   $ 48,883,567  

 

 

Class R

   $ 25,179,953  

 

 

Class Y

   $ 142,512,505  

 

 

Class R5

   $ 111,186,246  

 

 

Class R6

   $ 105,448,657  

 

 

Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Class A

          63,028,515  

 

 

Class C

     1,754,424  

 

 

Class R

     662,841  

 

 

Class Y

     3,414,078  

 

 

Class R5

     2,627,940  

 

 

Class R6

     2,475,338  

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 39.54  

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $39.54 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 41.84  

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 27.86  

 

 

Class R:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 37.99  

 

 

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 41.74  

 

 

Class R5:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 42.31  

 

 

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 42.60  

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

8                      Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund


Statement of Operations

For the six months ended October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $10,601)

   $ 10,929,284  

 

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes securities lending income of $168,473)

     610,030  

 

 

Total investment income

     11,539,314  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     10,062,581  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     199,509  

 

 

Custodian fees

     28,087  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     3,166,305  

 

 

Class C

     235,729  

 

 

Class R

     66,416  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y

     2,646,744  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R5

     57,127  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R6

     5,975  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     22,359  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     67,162  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     166,164  

 

 

Professional services fees

     44,851  

 

 

Other

     50,364  

 

 

Total expenses

     16,819,373  

 

 

Less: Fees waived and/or expense offset arrangement(s)

     (39,940

 

 

Net expenses

     16,779,433  

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (5,240,119

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investment securities (includes net gains from securities sold to affiliates of $5,564,586)

     517,551,458  

 

 

Foreign currencies

     (12,318

 

 
     517,539,140  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

  

Investment securities

     (417,543,158

 

 

Foreign currencies

     3,007  

 

 
     (417,540,151

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     99,998,989  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 94,758,870  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

9                      Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the six months ended October 31, 2019 and the year ended April 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

    

October 31,

2019

   

April 30,

2019

 

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (5,240,119   $ (14,234,493

 

 

Net realized gain

     517,539,140       234,796,378  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (417,540,151     93,695,120  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     94,758,870       314,257,005  

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

           (254,259,756

 

 

Class C

           (18,703,991

 

 

Class R

           (3,128,673

 

 

Class Y

           (15,190,359

 

 

Class R5

           (11,426,078

 

 

Class R6

           (9,896,881

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

           (312,605,738

 

 

Share transactions–net:

    

Class A

     (98,372,534     167,289,296  

 

 

Class C

     (7,201,357     (63,321,086

 

 

Class R

     (3,102,495     (639,069

 

 

Class Y

     (10,117,323     13,990,046  

 

 

Class R5

     (10,620,897     7,183,187  

 

 

Class R6

     1,048,305       10,495,555  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

     (128,366,301     134,997,929  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (33,607,431     136,649,196  

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     2,958,762,302       2,822,113,106  

 

 

End of period

   $ 2,925,154,871     $ 2,958,762,302  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

10                      Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund


Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
(loss)(a)
  Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
  Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions
from net
realized
gains
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return (b)
  Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
 

Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or

expenses
absorbed

 

Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or

expenses
absorbed

 

Ratio of net
investment
income

(loss)

to average
net assets

  Portfolio
turnover (c)

Class A

                                               

Six months ended 10/31/19

    $ 38.30     $ (0.07 )     $ 1.31     $ 1.24     $     $ 39.54       3.24 %     $ 2,491,944       1.15 %(d)       1.16 %(d)       (0.38 )%(d)       93 %

Year ended 04/30/19

      38.92       (0.20 )       3.97       3.77       (4.39 )       38.30       11.83       2,509,975       1.16       1.16       (0.51 )       53

Year ended 04/30/18

      37.12       (0.21 )       5.29       5.08       (3.28 )       38.92       14.06       2,329,236       1.17       1.17       (0.54 )       51

Year ended 04/30/17

      33.16       (0.20 )       5.08       4.88       (0.92 )       37.12       14.94       2,221,949       1.21       1.21       (0.57 )       53

Year ended 04/30/16

      38.74       (0.18 )       (2.66 )       (2.84 )       (2.74 )       33.16       (7.43 )       2,177,520       1.20       1.21       (0.49 )       60

Year ended 04/30/15

      37.30       (0.15 )       5.18       5.03       (3.59 )       38.74       14.39       2,482,328       1.14       1.19       (0.38 )       61

Class C

                                               

Six months ended 10/31/19

      27.08       (0.14 )       0.92       0.78             27.86       2.88 (e)        48,884       1.81 (d)(e)        1.81 (d)(e)        (1.04 )(d)(e)       93

Year ended 04/30/19

      29.09       (0.35 )       2.73       2.38       (4.39 )       27.08       11.00 (e)        54,609       1.87 (e)        1.87 (e)        (1.22 )(e)       53

Year ended 04/30/18

      28.69       (0.37 )       4.05       3.68       (3.28 )       29.09       13.27 (e)        131,905       1.88 (e)        1.88 (e)        (1.25 )(e)       51

Year ended 04/30/17

      26.01       (0.35 )       3.95       3.60       (0.92 )       28.69       14.11 (e)        139,950       1.93 (e)        1.93 (e)        (1.29 )(e)       53

Year ended 04/30/16

      31.24       (0.35 )       (2.14 )       (2.49 )       (2.74 )       26.01       (8.12 )(e)       148,892       1.92 (e)        1.93 (e)        (1.21 )(e)       60

Year ended 04/30/15

      30.95       (0.35 )       4.23       3.88       (3.59 )       31.24       13.59 (e)        176,447       1.86 (e)        1.91 (e)        (1.10 )(e)       61

Class R

                                               

Six months ended 10/31/19

      36.84       (0.12 )       1.27       1.15             37.99       3.12       25,180       1.40 (d)        1.41 (d)        (0.63 )(d)       93

Year ended 04/30/19

      37.71       (0.28 )       3.80       3.52       (4.39 )       36.84       11.53       27,458       1.41       1.41       (0.76 )       53

Year ended 04/30/18

      36.15       (0.30 )       5.14       4.84       (3.28 )       37.71       13.76       28,265       1.42       1.42       (0.79 )       51

Year ended 04/30/17

      32.39       (0.28 )       4.96       4.68       (0.92 )       36.15       14.67       27,975       1.46       1.46       (0.82 )       53

Year ended 04/30/16

      38.01       (0.26 )       (2.62 )       (2.88 )       (2.74 )       32.39       (7.69 )       29,547       1.45       1.46       (0.74 )       60

Year ended 04/30/15

      36.74       (0.24 )       5.10       4.86       (3.59 )       38.01       14.14       34,942       1.39       1.44       (0.63 )       61

Class Y

                                               

Six months ended 10/31/19

      40.38       (0.03 )       1.39       1.36             41.74       3.37       142,513       0.90 (d)        0.91 (d)        (0.13 )(d)       93

Year ended 04/30/19

      40.69       (0.10 )       4.18       4.08       (4.39 )       40.38       12.09       147,816       0.91       0.91       (0.26 )       53

Year ended 04/30/18

      38.58       (0.12 )       5.51       5.39       (3.28 )       40.69       14.33       134,312       0.92       0.92       (0.29 )       51

Year ended 04/30/17

      34.34       (0.12 )       5.28       5.16       (0.92 )       38.58       15.24       132,925       0.96       0.96       (0.32 )       53

Year ended 04/30/16

      39.92       (0.09 )       (2.75 )       (2.84 )       (2.74 )       34.34       (7.21 )       76,291       0.95       0.96       (0.24 )       60

Year ended 04/30/15

      38.23       (0.05 )       5.33       5.28       (3.59 )       39.92       14.70       80,736       0.89       0.94       (0.13 )       61

Class R5

                                               

Six months ended 10/31/19

      40.91       (0.01 )       1.41       1.40             42.31       3.42       111,186       0.81 (d)        0.81 (d)        (0.04 )(d)       93

Year ended 04/30/19

      41.13       (0.07 )       4.24       4.17       (4.39 )       40.91       12.18       118,048       0.82       0.82       (0.17 )       53

Year ended 04/30/18

      38.92       (0.08 )       5.57       5.49       (3.28 )       41.13       14.47       109,122       0.82       0.82       (0.19 )       51

Year ended 04/30/17

      34.59       (0.07 )       5.32       5.25       (0.92 )       38.92       15.39       106,223       0.83       0.83       (0.19 )       53

Year ended 04/30/16

      40.14       (0.04 )       (2.77 )       (2.81 )       (2.74 )       34.59       (7.08 )       91,700       0.82       0.82       (0.11 )       60

Year ended 04/30/15

      38.39       (0.02 )       5.36       5.34       (3.59 )       40.14       14.80       86,090       0.81       0.81       (0.05 )       61

Class R6

                                               

Six months ended 10/31/19

      41.17       0.01       1.42       1.43             42.60       3.48       105,449       0.72 (d)        0.73 (d)        0.05 (d)        93

Year ended 04/30/19

      41.33       (0.03 )       4.26       4.23       (4.39 )       41.17       12.27       100,856       0.73       0.73       (0.08 )       53

Year ended 04/30/18

      39.06       (0.04 )       5.59       5.55       (3.28 )       41.33       14.58       89,273       0.73       0.73       (0.10 )       51

Year ended 04/30/17

      34.68       (0.04 )       5.34       5.30       (0.92 )       39.06       15.50       54,568       0.75       0.75       (0.11 )       53

Year ended 04/30/16

      40.21       (0.01 )       (2.78 )       (2.79 )       (2.74 )       34.68       (7.02 )       49,485       0.73       0.73       (0.02 )       60

Year ended 04/30/15

      38.41       0.02       5.37       5.39       (3.59 )       40.21       14.93       61,029       0.72       0.72       0.04       61

 

(a) 

Calculated using average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(c) 

Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(d) 

Ratios are annualized and based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $2,519,695, $51,729, $26,427, $148,525, $113,673 and $103,918 for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.

(e) 

The total return, ratio of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect actual 12b-1 fees of 0.91%, 0.96%, 0.96%, 0.97%, 0.98% and 0.97% for the six months ended October 31, 2019 and the years ended April 30, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.

The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital growth.

The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for ten years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the tenth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A.

Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates

 

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depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B.

Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C.

Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.

D.

Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes.

E.

Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F.

Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated to each share class based on relative net assets. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.

G.

Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.

H.

Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.

I.

Securities Lending – The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated money market funds and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the

 

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  borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
J.

Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

K.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets    Rate  

First $500 million

     0.750%  

Next $500 million

     0.700%  

Over $1 billion

     0.650%  

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.68%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2020, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed above) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.00%, 2.75%, 2.25%, 1.75%, 1.75% and 1.75%, respectively, of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2020. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be

 

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terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2021, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash (excluding investments of cash collateral from securities lending) in such affiliated money market funds.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $22,435.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

Shares of the Fund are distributed by Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”). The Fund has adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, and a service plan (collectively, the “Plans”) for Class A, Class C and Class R shares to compensate IDI for the sale, distribution, shareholder servicing and maintenance of shareholder accounts for these shares. Under the Plans, the Fund will incur annual fees of up to 0.25% of Class A average daily net assets, up to 1.00% of Class C average daily net assets and up to 0.50% of Class R average daily net assets. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly.

With respect to Class C shares, the Fund is authorized to reimburse in future years any distribution related expenses that exceed the maximum annual reimbursement rate for such class, so long as such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed the Class C maximum annual reimbursement rate, respectively. With respect to Class A shares, distribution related expenses that exceed the maximum annual reimbursement rate for such class are not carried forward to future years and the Fund will not reimburse IDI for any such expenses.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under these agreements are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the six months ended October 31, 2019, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $151,709 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $2,126 and $993 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund incurred $2,701 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

 

    Level 1 –   Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
    Level 2 –   Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
    Level 3 –   Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

As of October 31, 2019, all of the securities in this Fund were valued based on Level 1 inputs (see the Schedule of Investments for security categories). The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

NOTE 4–Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each

 

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transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the six-month period ended October 31, 2019, the Fund engaged in securities purchases of $97,640,698 and securities sales of $39,754,663, which resulted in net realized gains of $5,564,586.

NOTE 5–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)

The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $17,505.

NOTE 6–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 7–Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 8–Tax Information

The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Fund’s capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforward) under income tax regulations. The tax character of distributions paid during the year and the tax components of net assets will be reported at the Fund’s fiscal year-end.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund did not have a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2019.

NOTE 9–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $2,710,980,461 and $2,832,859,013, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

     $367,157,837  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (61,738,275

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

     $305,419,562  

 

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $2,616,803,930.

 

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NOTE 10–Share Information

 

           Summary of Share Activity        

 

 
     Six months ended
October 31, 2019(a)
    Year ended
April 30, 2019
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Sold:

        

Class A

     1,857,476     $ 72,705,282       5,293,960     $ 202,811,605  

 

 

Class C

     135,633       3,739,218       549,888       15,462,432  

 

 

Class R

     76,853       2,863,050       140,001       5,253,940  

 

 

Class Y

     463,443       19,079,818       1,110,051       45,092,144  

 

 

Class R5

     186,725       7,890,293       583,744       23,421,457  

 

 

Class R6

     237,847       9,986,573       462,424       19,096,267  

 

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

        

Class A

     -       -       7,549,869       242,879,270  

 

 

Class C

     -       -       780,942       17,813,390  

 

 

Class R

     -       -       100,990       3,127,656  

 

 

Class Y

     -       -       372,715       12,631,297  

 

 

Class R5

     -       -       332,018       11,394,869  

 

 

Class R6

     -       -       283,765       9,798,392  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

        

Class A

     87,577       3,423,257       1,966,180       67,063,265  

 

 

Class C

     (124,084     (3,423,257     (2,775,239     (67,063,265

 

 

Reacquired:

        

Class A

     (4,457,620     (174,501,073     (9,109,199     (345,464,844

 

 

Class C

     (273,815     (7,517,318     (1,073,590     (29,533,643

 

 

Class R

     (159,277     (5,965,545     (245,158     (9,020,665

 

 

Class Y

     (709,817     (29,197,141     (1,123,010     (43,733,395

 

 

Class R5

     (444,224     (18,511,190     (683,592     (27,633,139

 

 

Class R6

     (211,996     (8,938,268     (456,886     (18,399,104

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

     (3,335,279   $ (128,366,301     4,059,873     $ 134,997,929  

 

 

 

(a) 

There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 32% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 11–Subsequent Event

The Board of Trustees of the Fund unanimously approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which the Fund would transfer all of its assets and liabilities to Invesco Oppenheimer Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”).

The reorganization is expected to be consummated in or around April or May 2020. Upon closing of the reorganization, shareholders of the Fund will receive shares of the Acquiring Fund in exchange for their shares of the Fund, and the Fund will liquidate and cease operations.

 

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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, expenses shown in the table do not include the expenses of the underlying funds, which are borne indirectly by the Fund. If transaction costs and indirect expenses were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

                        HYPOTHETICAL      
                       (5% annual return before      
            ACTUAL    expenses)      
      Beginning    Ending    Expenses    Ending    Expenses    Annualized
      Account Value    Account Value    Paid During    Account Value    Paid During    Expense
      (05/01/19)    (10/31/19)1    Period2    (10/31/19)    Period2    Ratio

Class A

   $1,000.00    $1,032.40    $5.88    $1,019.36    $5.84    1.15%

Class C

     1,000.00      1,028.80      9.23      1,016.04      9.17    1.81  

Class R

     1,000.00      1,031.20      7.15      1,018.10      7.10    1.40  

Class Y

     1,000.00      1,033.70      4.60      1,020.61      4.57    0.90  

Class R5

     1,000.00      1,034.20      4.14      1,021.06      4.12    0.81  

Class R6

     1,000.00      1,034.80      3.68      1,021.52      3.66    0.72  

 

1 

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.

2 

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

 

At meetings held on June 10, 2019, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of Invesco Mid Cap Growth Fund (the Fund) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Fund’s Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2019. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.

The Board’s Evaluation Process

The Board’s Investments Committee has established three Sub-Committees which meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). As part of a regularly scheduled basis of in-person Board meetings, the Sub-Committees meet with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from the Investments Committee and Sub-Committees, as well as the information provided to such committees and the Board throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Invesco Advisers and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which

the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year, the independent Trustees also discuss the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.

The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. This information is current as of June 10, 2019.

Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers

The Board reviewed the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the performance of Invesco Advisers in providing these services, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager or managers. The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process oversight, credit analysis and investment risk management. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds such as various back office support functions, trading operations, internal audit, valuation and legal and compliance.

In determining whether to continue the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the Board considered the benefits of reapproving an existing relationship as contrasted with the greater uncertainty that may be associated with entering into a new relationship. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

B. Fund Investment Performance

The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.

The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2016 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the Lipper Emerging Market Funds Index. The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the first quintile of its performance universe for the one year period, the second quintile for the three year period and the third quintile for the five year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one and three year periods and below the performance of the Index for the five year period. The Trustees also reviewed more recent Fund performance and this review did not change their conclusions.

C. Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees

The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group at a common asset level. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense

 

 

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group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain administrative services fees, but that Broadridge does not provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers does not separately charge the Invesco Funds for the administrative services included in the term as defined by Broadridge. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in providing expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group.

The Board also compared the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate (the advisory fee rate after advisory fee waivers and before other expense limitations/waivers) to the effective advisory fee rates of other mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund, based on asset balances as of December 31, 2016. The Board noted that the Fund’s rate was below the rate of two such mutual funds.

The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other client accounts with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund.

The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts. The Board also noted that the sub-advisory fees are not paid directly by the Fund, but rather, are payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers.

D. Economies of Scale and Breakpoints

The Board considered the extent to which there are economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund. The Board also considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule. The Board noted that the Fund shares directly in economies of scale through lower fees charged by third party service providers based on the combined size of the Invesco Funds advised by Invesco Advisers.

E. Profitability and Financial Resources

The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds and the Fund. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing services to the Fund

to be excessive given the nature, quality and extent of the services provided. The Board received and accepted information from Invesco Advisers demonstrating that Invesco Advisers and each Affiliated Sub-Adviser are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

F. Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates

The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board considered comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board considered the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board also considered that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the Board; and that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.

The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Adviser’s or the Affiliated Sub-Adviser’s expenses. The Board also considered that it receives periodic reports from the Chief Compliance Officer of the Invesco Funds demonstrating that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.

The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in money market funds advised by Invesco Advisers pursuant to procedures approved by the Board. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to such investments, although Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods the advisory fees payable by the Invesco Funds with respect to certain investments in the affiliated money market funds. The waiver is in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the amount of advisory fees received by Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s

investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds is fair and reasonable.

The Board also considered that the Fund may use an affiliated broker to execute certain trades for the Fund to, among other things, control information leakage, and was advised that such trades would be executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.

 

 

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Fund holdings and proxy voting information

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the list appears in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The most recent list of portfolio holdings is available at invesco.com/completeqtrholdings. Shareholders can also look up the Fund’s Form N-PORT filings on the SEC website, sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are shown below.

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Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/proxysearch. This information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

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Semiannual Report to Shareholders

 

 

 

October 31, 2019

 

 

 

Invesco Small Cap Value Fund

 

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  2    Letters to Shareholders
  3    Fund Performance
  5    Schedule of Investments
  7    Financial Statements
  10    Financial Highlights
  11    Notes to Financial Statements
  17    Fund Expenses
  18    Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts

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Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing.

 

 

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Letters to Shareholders

 

 

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Bruce Crockett

        

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

As independent chair of the Invesco Funds Board, I can assure you that the members of the Board are strong advocates for the interests of investors in Invesco’s mutual funds. We work hard to represent your interests through oversight of the quality of the investment management services your funds receive and other matters important to your investment. This includes but is not limited to: monitoring how the portfolio management teams of the Invesco funds are performing in light of changing economic and market conditions; assessing each portfolio management team’s investment performance within the context of the investment strategy described in the fund’s prospectus; and monitoring for potential conflicts of interests that may impact the nature of the services that your funds receive.

We believe one of the most important services we provide our fund shareholders is the annual review of the funds’ advisory and sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. This review is required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 and focuses on the nature and quality of the services Invesco provides as the adviser to the Invesco funds and the reasonableness of the fees that it charges for those services. Each year, we spend months carefully reviewing information received from Invesco and a variety of independent sources, such as performance and fee data prepared by Lipper Inc. (a subsidiary of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.), an independent, third-party firm widely recognized as a leader in its field. We also meet with our independent legal counsel and other independent advisers to review and help us assess the information that we have received. Our goal is to assure that you receive quality investment management services for a reasonable fee.

On behalf of the Board, we look forward to continuing to represent your interests and serving your needs.

Sincerely,

 

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Bruce L. Crockett

Independent Chair

Invesco Funds Board of Trustees

 

 

 

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Andrew Schlossberg

        

Dear Shareholders:

This semiannual report includes information about your Fund, including performance data and a complete list of its investments as of the close of the reporting period.

Invesco’s efforts to help investors achieve their financial objectives include providing timely information about the markets, the economy and investing. Our website, invesco.com/us, offers a wide range of market insights and investment perspectives. On the website, you’ll find detailed information about our funds, including performance, holdings and portfolio manager commentaries. You can access information about your account by completing a simple, secure online registration. To do so, select “Log In” on the right side of the homepage, and then select “Register for Individual Account Access.”

In addition to the resources accessible on our website, you can obtain timely updates to help you stay informed by connecting with Invesco on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook. You can access our blog at blog.invesco.us.com. Our goal is to provide you with information you want, when and where you want it.

For questions about your account, feel free to contact an Invesco client services representative at 800 959 4246.

All of us at Invesco look forward to serving your investment management needs. Thank you for investing with us.

Sincerely,

 

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Andrew Schlossberg

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Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.

 

2                      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


 

Fund Performance

 

 

   

  Performance summary

 

       

Fund vs. Indexes

  

Cumulative total returns, April 30, 2019 to October 31, 2019, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance.

 

Class A Shares

     -4.54

Class C Shares

     -4.82  

Class Y Shares

     -4.35  

Class R6 Shares

     -4.33  

S&P 500 Indexq (Broad Market Index)

     4.16  

Russell 2000 Value Indexq (Style-Specific Index)

     -0.53  

Lipper Small-Cap Value Funds Index (Peer Group Index)

     -2.21  

Source(s): qRIMES Technologies Corp.; Lipper Inc.

  

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US stock market.

 

    The Russell 2000® Value Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of small-cap value stocks. The Russell 2000 Value Index is a trademark/service mark of the Frank Russell Co. Russell® is a trademark of the Frank Russell Co.

 

    The Lipper Small-Cap Value Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of small-cap value funds tracked by Lipper.

 

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the indexes described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the indexes.

 

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about your Fund

Read the most recent quarterly commentary from your Fund’s portfolio managers by visiting invesco.com/us. Click on “Products” and select “Mutual Funds.” Use the “Product Finder” to locate your Fund; then click on its name to access its product detail page. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings and performance.

    Also, visit blog.invesco.us.com, where many of Invesco’s investment professionals share their insights about market and economic news and trends.

 

 

3                      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 10/31/19, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

        

Inception (6/21/99)

     9.22

10 Years

     10.21  

  5 Years

     2.80  

  1 Year

     -1.60  

Class C Shares

        

Inception (6/21/99)

     9.12

10 Years

     10.01  

  5 Years

     3.19  

  1 Year

     2.65  

Class Y Shares

        

Inception (8/12/05)

     8.55

10 Years

     11.11  

  5 Years

     4.22  

  1 Year

     4.40  

Class R6 Shares

        

10 Years

     10.95

  5 Years

     4.18  

  1 Year

     4.52  

Effective June 1, 2010, Class A, Class C and Class I shares of the predecessor fund, Van Kampen Small Cap Value Fund, advised by Van Kampen Asset Management were reorganized into Class A, Class C and Class Y shares, respectively, of Invesco Van Kampen Small Cap Value Fund (renamed Invesco Small Cap Value Fund). Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Class A, Class C and Class Y shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco Small Cap Value Fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

Class R6 shares incepted on February 7, 2017. Performance shown prior to that date is that of the Fund’s and the predecessor fund’s Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/ performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.

Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 9/30/19, the most recent calendar quarter end, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

        

Inception (6/21/99)

     9.22

10 Years

     9.62  

  5 Years

     2.81  

  1 Year

     -13.84  

Class C Shares

        

Inception (6/21/99)

     9.11

10 Years

     9.40  

  5 Years

     3.20  

  1 Year

     -10.19  

Class Y Shares

        

Inception (8/12/05)

     8.53

10 Years

     10.50  

  5 Years

     4.22  

  1 Year

     -8.64  

Class R6 Shares

        

10 Years

     10.35

  5 Years

     4.19  

  1 Year

     -8.49  

Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Class A, Class C, Class Y and Class R6 shares was 1.12%, 1.87%, 0.87% and 0.71%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class Y and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.

The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.

Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns

would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

4                      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–97.40%

 

Agricultural & Farm Machinery–2.56%

 

  

AGCO Corp.

     437,594      $ 33,559,084  

Auto Parts & Equipment–6.11%

 

  

Dana, Inc.

     2,092,140        33,955,432  

Delphi Technologies PLC

     2,470,668        30,166,856  

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.(b) 

     788,109        15,021,358  

Visteon Corp.(b)

     9,400        874,388  
                80,018,034  

Building Products–8.07%

 

  

Builders FirstSource, Inc.(b)

     1,041,712        23,553,108  

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.(b)

     1,090,600        18,638,354  

Masco Corp.

     322,451        14,913,359  

Masonite International Corp.(b)

     54,300        3,334,563  

Owens Corning

     679,900        41,664,272  

PGT Innovations, Inc.(b)

     198,140        3,499,153  
                105,602,809  

Construction & Engineering–5.88%

 

  

AECOM(b)

     1,121,689        44,878,777  

Fluor Corp.

     831,200        13,390,632  

Valmont Industries, Inc.

     136,500        18,726,435  
                76,995,844  

Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks–1.50%

 

Astec Industries, Inc.

     63,967        2,244,602  

REV Group, Inc.

     1,393,369        17,333,510  
                19,578,112  

Consumer Finance–0.87%

     

SLM Corp.

     1,345,300        11,354,332  

Distributors–3.11%

     

LKQ Corp.(b)

     1,199,500        40,771,005  

Diversified Chemicals–3.88%

     

Chemours Co. (The)

     1,120,804        18,392,394  

Huntsman Corp.

     1,463,300        32,382,829  
                50,775,223  

Diversified Metals & Mining–0.00%

 

  

Ferroglobe Representation & Warranty Insurance Trust(b)(c)

     1,203,948        0  

Electronic Manufacturing Services–3.47%

 

  

Flex Ltd.(b)

     3,730,939        43,838,533  

Sanmina Corp.(b)

     49,971        1,535,609  
                45,374,142  

Environmental & Facilities Services–2.39%

 

  

Stericycle, Inc.(b)

     250,440        14,425,344  
      Shares      Value  

Environmental & Facilities Services–(continued)

 

Team, Inc.(b)

     931,007      $  16,907,087  
                31,332,431  

Health Care Distributors–1.39%

 

  

McKesson Corp.

     136,400        18,141,200  

Health Care Facilities–2.81%

 

  

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.(b)

     4,426,803        32,537,002  

Capital Senior Living Corp.(b)

     993,100        4,081,641  

Hanger, Inc.(b)

     6,500        146,965  
                36,765,608  

Home Furnishings–0.59%

     

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.

     392,900        7,744,059  

Homebuilding–1.15%

     

TopBuild Corp.(b)

     145,400        15,111,422  

Household Products–5.98%

 

  

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

     1,126,600        47,869,234  

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.

     605,744        30,414,406  
                78,283,640  

Human Resource & Employment Services–0.11%

 

ManpowerGroup, Inc.

     7,933        721,268  

TrueBlue, Inc.(b)

     31,554        722,587  
                1,443,855  

Industrial Conglomerates–2.11%

 

  

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

     181,800        27,682,686  

Industrial Machinery–3.25%

 

  

Hillenbrand, Inc.

     564,400        17,377,876  

Timken Co. (The)

     514,600        25,215,400  
                42,593,276  

Investment Banking & Brokerage–0.87%

 

  

Greenhill & Co., Inc.

     30,222        489,596  

Stifel Financial Corp.

     195,100        10,921,699  
                11,411,295  

Life & Health Insurance–2.68%

 

  

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

     2,241,318        35,076,627  

Metal & Glass Containers–3.17%

     

Crown Holdings, Inc.(b)

     570,300        41,540,652  

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–1.79%

 

  

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.(b)

     401,800        466,088  

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.(b) 

     2,080,800        17,874,072  

NexTier Oilfield Solutions, Inc.(b)

     1,180,977        5,101,818  
                23,441,978  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

5                      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


      Shares      Value  

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–4.41%

 

  

Noble Energy, Inc.

     732,800      $  14,113,728  

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.(b)

     5,126,398        10,047,740  

Parsley Energy, Inc., Class A

     1,827,900        28,899,099  

QEP Resources, Inc.

     1,405,400        4,679,982  
                57,740,549  

Paper Packaging–3.04%

     

Sealed Air Corp.

     953,200        39,815,164  

Pharmaceuticals–2.27%

     

Mylan N.V.(b)

     1,550,200        29,686,330  

Regional Banks–2.43%

     

First Horizon National Corp.

     1,993,767        31,840,459  

Research & Consulting Services–0.56%

 

Resources Connection, Inc.

     502,260        7,358,109  

Semiconductor Equipment–2.29%

 

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (Singapore)

     1,260,200        29,923,449  

Specialty Chemicals–1.45%

     

Flotek Industries, Inc.(b)

     2,176,500        4,157,115  

Kraton Corp.(b)

     660,107        14,799,599  
                18,956,714  

Steel–5.10%

 

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.(b)

     1,313,516        27,596,971  

Carpenter Technology Corp.

     799,404        39,186,784  
                66,783,755  
      Shares      Value  

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance–7.43%

 

  

Axos Financial, Inc.(b)

     907,312      $ 26,357,414  

MGIC Investment Corp.

     2,937,413        40,271,932  

Radian Group, Inc.

     1,222,586        30,686,908  
                97,316,254  

Trading Companies & Distributors–4.68%

 

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.(b) 

     658,137        20,428,573  

BMC Stock Holdings, Inc.(b)

     128,195        3,459,983  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.(b)

     160,600        5,543,912  

WESCO International, Inc.(b)

     635,900        31,890,385  
                61,322,853  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $1,303,485,310)

 

     1,275,340,950  

Money Market Funds–2.60%

 

  

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.71%(d)

     11,898,595        11,898,595  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.90%(d)

     8,498,253        8,501,653  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.66%(d)

     13,598,394        13,598,394  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $33,997,244)

 

     33,998,642  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES-100.00%
(Cost $1,337,482,554)

 

     1,309,339,592  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.00%

 

     26,151  

NET ASSETS-100.00%

            $ 1,309,365,743  
 

 

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a) 

Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

(b) 

Non-income producing security.

(c) 

Security valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). See Note 3.

(d) 

The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2019.

Portfolio Composition

By sector, based on Net Assets

as of October 31, 2019

 

Industrials

     31.11

Materials

     16.64  

Financials

     14.28  

Consumer Discretionary

     10.96  

Health Care

     6.47  

Energy

     6.20  

Consumer Staples

     5.98  

Information Technology

     5.76  

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

     2.60  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

6                      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $ 1,303,485,310)

   $  1,275,340,950  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value
(Cost $ 33,997,244)

     33,998,642  

Receivable for:

  

Investments sold

     7,910,349  

Fund shares sold

     500,676  

Dividends

     469,717  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     263,403  

Other assets

     37,698  

Total assets

     1,318,521,435  

Liabilities:

  

Payable for:

  

Investments purchased

     4,784,868  

Fund shares reacquired

     2,222,329  

Accrued fees to affiliates

     1,707,077  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     3,098  

Accrued other operating expenses

     146,460  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     291,860  

Total liabilities

     9,155,692  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 1,309,365,743  

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 1,307,102,284  

Distributable earnings

     2,263,459  
     $ 1,309,365,743  

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $  546,386,500  

Class C

   $ 13,966,364  

Class Y

   $ 679,086,013  

Class R6

   $ 69,926,866  

Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Class A

     40,589,824  

Class C

     1,642,908  

Class Y

     47,489,309  

Class R6

     4,864,183  

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 13.46  

Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $13.46 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 14.24  

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 8.50  

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 14.30  

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 14.38  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

7                      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Statement of Operations

For the six months ended October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Investment income:

  

Dividends

   $  7,836,620  

 

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

     425,155  

 

 

Total investment income

     8,261,775  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     4,537,350  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     109,222  

 

 

Custodian fees

     11,533  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     726,589  

 

 

Class C

     84,553  

 

 

Transfer agent fees - A, C and Y

     1,253,097  

 

 

Transfer agent fees - R6

     6,867  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     16,515  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     39,922  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     78,699  

 

 

Professional services fees

     31,110  

 

 

Other

     40,599  

 

 

Total expenses

     6,936,056  

 

 

Less: Fees waived, expenses reimbursed and/or expense offset arrangement(s)

     (25,056

 

 

Net expenses

     6,911,000  

 

 

Net investment income

     1,350,775  

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain from Investment securities (includes net gains from securities sold to affiliates of $ 2,531,127)

     36,990,274  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Investment securities

     (118,191,402

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (81,201,128

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (79,850,353

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

8                      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the six months ended October 31, 2019 and the year ended April 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

     October 31,
2019
   

April 30,

2019

 

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 1,350,775     $ (1,779,758

 

 

Net realized gain

     36,990,274       85,150,289  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (118,191,402     (198,347,184

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (79,850,353     (114,976,653

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

     -       (132,802,646

 

 

Class C

     -       (14,194,064

 

 

Class Y

     -       (177,702,688

 

 

Class R6

     -       (7,472,773

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

     -       (332,172,171

 

 

Share transactions-net:

    

Class A

     (82,693,793     (101,574,893

 

 

Class C

     (6,913,803     (34,019,574

 

 

Class Y

     (153,646,183     (276,425,272

 

 

Class R6

     7,011,092       49,772,898  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

     (236,242,687     (362,246,841

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (316,093,040     (809,395,665

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     1,625,458,783       2,434,854,448  

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,309,365,743     $ 1,625,458,783  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net
asset
value,
beginning
of period
  Net
investment
income
(loss)(a)
 

Net

gains
(losses)

on
securities
(both
realized
and
unrealized)

 

Total

from
investment
operations

 

Dividends
from

net
investment
income

 

Distributions
from

net realized
gains

  Total
distributions
 

Net
asset
value,
end

of period

  Total
return (b)
 

Net
assets,
end

of

period
(000’s
omitted)

 

Ratio

of
expenses
to
average
net
assets
with fee
waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed

 

Ratio

of
expenses
to
average
net
assets
without
fee
waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed

 

Ratio of
net

investment
income
(loss) to
average
net assets

  Portfolio
turnover (c)

Class A

                                                     

Six months ended 10/31/19

  $14.10     $ 0.00     $ (0.64 )     $ (0.64 )     $     $     $     $ 13.46       (4.54 )%     $ 546,387       1.13 %(d)         1.13 %(d)         0.05 %(d)         13

Year ended 04/30/19

  18.53       (0.04 )       (1.22 )       (1.26 )             (3.17 )       (3.17 )       14.10       (3.16 )       662,115       1.12       1.12       (0.22 )       43

Year ended 04/30/18

  19.44       (0.06 )       2.31       2.25             (3.16 )       (3.16 )       18.53       11.32       933,986       1.12       1.12       (0.31 )       28

Year ended 04/30/17

  16.21       (0.02 )       3.60       3.58       (0.03 )       (0.32 )       (0.35 )       19.44       22.14       1,094,070       1.10       1.11       (0.12 )       32

Year ended 04/30/16

  20.33       0.04       (2.37 )       (2.33 )       (0.01 )       (1.78 )       (1.79 )       16.21       (11.43 )       1,320,826       1.11       1.11       0.24       45

Year ended 04/30/15

  22.75       (0.00 )       0.95       0.95             (3.37 )       (3.37 )       20.33       5.59       1,751,109       1.13       1.13       (0.02 )       44

Class C

                                                     

Six months ended 10/31/19

  8.93       (0.03 )       (0.40 )       (0.43 )                         8.50       (4.82 )(e)        13,966       1.82 (d)(e)        1.82 (d)(e)        (0.64 )(d)(e)        13

Year ended 04/30/19

  13.29       (0.11 )       (1.08 )       (1.19 )             (3.17 )       (3.17 )       8.93       (3.98 )       22,059       1.87       1.87       (0.97 )       43

Year ended 04/30/18

  14.83       (0.15 )       1.77       1.62             (3.16 )       (3.16 )       13.29       10.53 (e)         76,302       1.86 (e)         1.86 (e)         (1.05 )(e)        28

Year ended 04/30/17

  12.50       (0.12 )       2.76       2.65             (0.32 )       (0.32 )       14.83       21.23 (e)         95,892       1.84 (e)        1.85 (e)         (0.86 )(e)       32

Year ended 04/30/16

  16.25       (0.07 )       (1.90 )       (1.97 )             (1.78 )       (1.78 )       12.50       (12.11 )       107,647       1.86       1.86       (0.51 )       45

Year ended 04/30/15

  19.02       (0.13 )       0.73       0.60             (3.37 )       (3.37 )       16.25       4.80 (e)         151,196       1.86 (e)         1.86 (e)         (0.75 )(e)       44

Class Y

                                                     

Six months ended 10/31/19

  14.95       0.02       (0.67 )       (0.65 )                         14.30       (4.35 )       679,086       0.88 (d)        0.88 (d)        0.30 (d)        13

Year ended 04/30/19

  19.37       0.01       (1.26 )       (1.25 )             (3.17 )       (3.17 )       14.95       (2.97 )       875,875       0.87       0.87       0.03       43

Year ended 04/30/18

  20.15       (0.01 )       2.39       2.38             (3.16 )       (3.16 )       19.37       11.58       1,397,754       0.87       0.87       (0.06 )       28

Year ended 04/30/17

  16.79       0.02       3.74       3.76       (0.08 )       (0.32 )       (0.40 )       20.15       22.45       1,445,051       0.85       0.86       0.13       32

Year ended 04/30/16

  20.97       0.09       (2.45 )       (2.36 )       (0.04 )       (1.78 )       (1.82 )       16.79       (11.19 )       1,329,637       0.86       0.86       0.49       45

Year ended 04/30/15

  23.31       0.05       0.98       1.03             (3.37 )       (3.37 )       20.97       5.81       1,614,118       0.88       0.88       0.23       44

Class R6

                                                     

Six months ended 10/31/19

  15.02       0.03       (0.67 )       (0.64 )                         14.38       (4.26 )       69,927       0.72 (d)        0.72 (d)        0.46 (d)        13

Year ended 04/30/19

  19.41       0.03       (1.25 )       (1.22 )             (3.17 )       (3.17 )       15.02       (2.80 )       65,409       0.71       0.71       0.19       43

Year ended 04/30/18

  20.16       0.02       2.39       2.41             (3.16 )       (3.16 )       19.41       11.73       26,813       0.69       0.69       0.12       28

Year ended 04/30/17(f)

  20.29       0.01       (0.14 )       (0.13 )                         20.16       (0.64 )       469       0.72 (g)        0.72 (g)        0.26 (g)        32

 

(a) 

Calculated using average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(c) 

Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(d) 

Ratios are annualized and based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $578,284, $17,775, $735,812 and $63,351 for Class A, Class C, Class Y and Class R6 shares, respectively.

(e) 

The total return, ratio of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect actual 12b-1 fees of 0.95% for the six months ended October 31, 2019 and 0.99% for the years ended April 30, 2018, 2017 and 2015, respectively.

(f) 

Commencement date of February 7, 2017. (g) Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

10                      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco Small Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

The Fund currently consists of four different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class Y and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class Y and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for ten years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the tenth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A.

Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates

 

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depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B.

Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C.

Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.

D.

Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes.

E.

Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F.

Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R6 are charged to such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.

G.

Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.

H.

Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.

I.

Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net

 

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unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

J.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

NOTE 2 – Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets    Rate  

First $ 500 million

     0.670

Next $500 million

     0.645

Over $1 billion

     0.620

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.65%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2020, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class Y and Class R6 shares to 2.00%, 2.75%, 1.75% and 1.75%, respectively, of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2020. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2021, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $23,711.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

Shares of the Fund are distributed by Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”). The Fund has adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, and a service plan (collectively, the “Plans”) for Class A shares and Class C shares to compensate IDI for the sale, distribution, shareholder

 

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servicing and maintenance of shareholder accounts for these shares. Under the Plans, the Fund will incur annual fees of up to 0.25% of Class A average daily net assets and up to 1.00% of Class C average daily net assets. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly.

With respect to Class C shares, the Fund is authorized to reimburse in future years any distribution related expenses that exceed the maximum annual reimbursement rate for such class, so long as such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed the Class C maximum annual reimbursement rate, respectively. With respect to Class A shares, distribution related expenses that exceed the maximum annual reimbursement rate for such class are not carried forward to future years and the Fund will not reimburse IDI for any such expenses.

For the six-month period ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under these agreements are shown in the Statement of Operations as

Distribution fees.

Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the six months ended October 31, 2019, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $14,557 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $6 and $8 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund incurred $7,195 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3 – Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

  Level 1 -   Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
     Level 2 -   Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
  Level 3 -   Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2019. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments in Securities

           

 

 

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

     $1,275,340,950        $–        $0        $1,275,340,950  

 

 

Money Market Funds

     33,998,642                      33,998,642  

 

 

Total Investments

     $1,309,339,592        $–        $0        $1,309,339,592  

 

 

NOTE 4 – Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the six-month period ended October 31, 2019, the Fund engaged in securities purchases of $0 and securities sales of $3,293,460, which resulted in net realized gains of $2,531,127.

NOTE 5 – Expense Offset Arrangement(s)

The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $1,345.

NOTE 6 – Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and OfficersFees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts

 

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accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 7 – Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 8 – Tax Information

The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Fund’s capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforward) under income tax regulations. The tax character of distributions paid during the year and the tax components of net assets will be reported at the Fund’s fiscal year-end.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund did not have a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2019.

NOTE 9 – Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $183,630,491 and $384,690,467, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 193,200,322  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (225,162,845

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

   $ (31,962,523

 

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $1,341,302,115.

NOTE 10 – Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
     Six months ended     Year ended  
     October 31, 2019(a)     April 30, 2019  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Sold:

        

Class A

     2,214,272     $  29,212,610       6,438,723     $ 99,781,448  

 

 

Class C

     78,015       649,800       291,115       2,707,631  

 

 

Class Y

     3,802,640       53,074,114       12,975,591       209,325,329  

 

 

Class R6

     985,870       13,620,165       4,523,594       75,108,753  

 

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

        

Class A

     -       -       10,919,128       126,771,080  

 

 

Class C

     -       -       1,808,563       13,347,193  

 

 

Class Y

     -       -       12,834,262       157,989,771  

 

 

Class R6

     -       -       601,408       7,433,399  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

        

Class A

     313,524       4,125,172       2,045,445       26,511,273  

 

 

Class C

     (495,785     (4,125,172     (3,220,634     (26,511,273

 

 

 

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     Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
     Six months ended     Year ended  
     October 31, 2019(a)     April 30, 2019  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Reacquired:

        

Class A

     (8,910,352   $ (116,031,575     (22,831,931   $ (354,638,694

 

 

Class C

     (408,775     (3,438,431     (2,151,563     (23,563,125

 

 

Class Y

     (14,881,752     (206,720,297     (39,393,058     (643,740,372

 

 

Class R6

     (475,967     (6,609,073     (2,151,890     (32,769,254

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

     (17,778,310   $ (236,242,687     (17,311,247   $ (362,246,841

 

 

 

(a) 

There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 29% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 11–Subsequent Events

Effective December 10, 2019, the Fund began offering Class R shares.

Additionally, the Board of Trustees of the Fund unanimously approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which the Fund would acquire all of the assets and liabilities of Invesco Oppenheimer Small Cap Value Fund (the “Target Fund”) in exchange for shares of the Fund.

The reorganization is expected to be consummated in or around April or May 2020. Upon closing of the reorganization, shareholders of the Target Fund will receive shares of the Fund in exchange for their shares of the Target Fund, and the Target Fund will liquidate and cease operations.

 

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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, expenses shown in the table do not include the expenses of the underlying funds, which are borne indirectly by the Fund. If transaction costs and indirect expenses were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

            ACTUAL   

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before

expenses)

  

        Annualized        

Expense

Ratio

      Beginning
    Account Value    
(05/01/19)
   Ending
    Account Value    
(10/31/19)1
   Expenses
    Paid During    
Period2
   Ending
    Account Value    
(10/31/19)
   Expenses
    Paid During    
Period2

        Class A        

     $ 1,000.00      $ 954.60      $ 5.55      $ 1,019.46      $ 5.74        1.13 %

        Class C        

       1,000.00        951.80        8.93        1,015.99        9.22        1.82

        Class Y        

       1,000.00        956.50        4.33        1,020.71        4.47        0.88

        Class R6        

       1,000.00        957.40        3.54        1,021.52        3.66        0.72

 

1 

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.

2 

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

 

At meetings held on June 10, 2019, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of Invesco Small Cap Value Fund (the Fund) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Fund’s Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2019. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.

The Board’s Evaluation Process

The Board’s Investments Committee has established three Sub-Committees which meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). As part of a regularly scheduled basis of in-person Board meetings, the Sub-Committees meet with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from the Investments Committee and Sub-Committees, as well as the information provided to such committees and the Board throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Invesco Advisers and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which

the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year, the independent Trustees also discuss the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.

The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. This information is current as of June 10, 2019.

Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers

The Board reviewed the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the performance of Invesco Advisers in providing these services, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager or managers. The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process oversight, credit analysis and investment risk management. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds such as various back office support functions, trading operations, internal audit, valuation and legal and compliance.

In determining whether to continue the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the Board considered the benefits of reapproving an existing relationship as contrasted with the greater uncertainty that may be associated with entering into a new relationship. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

B. Fund Investment Performance

The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.

The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2016 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the Lipper Emerging Market Funds Index. The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the first quintile of its performance universe for the one year period, the second quintile for the three year period and the third quintile for the five year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one and three year periods and below the performance of the Index for the five year period. The Trustees also reviewed more recent Fund performance and this review did not change their conclusions.

C. Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees

The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group at a common asset level. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense

 

 

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group. The Board noted that the term

“contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain administrative services fees, but that Broadridge does not provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers does not separately charge the Invesco Funds for the administrative services included in the term as defined by Broadridge. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in providing expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group.

The Board also compared the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate (the advisory fee rate after advisory fee waivers and before other expense limitations/waivers) to the effective advisory fee rates of other mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund, based on asset balances as of December 31, 2016. The Board noted that the Fund’s rate was below the rate of two such mutual funds.

The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other client accounts with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund.

The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts. The Board also noted that the sub-advisory fees are not paid directly by the Fund, but rather, are payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers.

D. Economies of Scale and Breakpoints

The Board considered the extent to which there are economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund. The Board also considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule. The Board noted that the Fund shares directly in economies of scale through lower fees charged by third party service providers based on the combined size of the Invesco Funds advised by Invesco Advisers.

E. Profitability and Financial Resources

The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds and the Fund. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing services to the Fund

to be excessive given the nature, quality and extent of the services provided. The Board received and accepted information from Invesco Advisers demonstrating that Invesco Advisers and each Affiliated Sub-Adviser are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

F. Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates

The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board considered comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board considered the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board also considered that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the Board; and that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.

The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Adviser’s or the Affiliated Sub-Adviser’s expenses. The Board also considered that it receives periodic reports from the Chief Compliance Officer of the Invesco Funds demonstrating that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.

The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in money market funds advised by Invesco Advisers pursuant to procedures approved by the Board. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to such investments, although Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods the advisory fees payable by the Invesco Funds with respect to certain investments in the affiliated money market funds. The waiver is in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the amount of advisory fees received by Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s

investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds is fair and reasonable.

The Board also considered that the Fund may use an affiliated broker to execute certain trades for the Fund to, among other things, control information leakage, and was advised that such trades would be executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.

 

 

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Fund holdings and proxy voting information

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the list appears in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The most recent list of portfolio holdings is available at invesco.com/completeqtrholdings. Shareholders can also look up the Fund’s Form N-PORT filings on the SEC website, sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are shown below.

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Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/proxysearch. This information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

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Semiannual Report to Shareholders

 

  

 

October 31, 2019

 

 

 

Invesco Technology Fund

  
 

 

Nasdaq:

  
  A: ITYAX C: ITHCX Y: ITYYX Investor: FTCHX R5: FTPIX R6: FTPSX

 

 

LOGO

 

 

  2   

Letters to Shareholders

  3   

Fund Performance

  5   

Schedule of Investments

  7   

Financial Statements

  10   

Financial Highlights

  11   

Notes to Financial Statements

  17   

Fund Expenses

  18   

Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by enrolling at invesco.com/edelivery.

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call (800) 959-4246 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with your financial intermediary or all funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.

For the most current month-end Fund performance and commentary, please visit invesco.com/performance. Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing.

 

 

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Letters to Shareholders

     LOGO

        Bruce Crockett

 

   Dear Fellow Shareholders:
   As independent chair of the Invesco Funds Board, I can assure you that the members of the Board are strong advocates for the interests of investors in Invesco’s mutual funds. We work hard to represent your interests through oversight of the quality of the investment management services your funds receive and other matters important to your investment. This includes but is not limited to: monitoring how the portfolio management teams of the Invesco funds are performing in light of changing economic and market conditions; assessing each portfolio management team’s investment performance within the context of the investment strategy described in the fund’s prospectus; and monitoring for potential conflicts of interests that may impact the nature of the services that your funds receive.

We believe one of the most important services we provide our fund shareholders is the annual review of the funds’ advisory and sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. This review is required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 and focuses on the nature and quality of the services Invesco provides as the adviser to the Invesco funds and the reasonableness of the fees that it charges for those services. Each year, we spend months carefully reviewing information received from Invesco and a variety of independent sources, such as performance and fee data prepared by Lipper Inc. (a subsidiary of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.), an independent, third-party firm widely recognized as a leader in its field. We also meet with our independent legal counsel and other independent advisers to review and help us assess the information that we have received. Our goal is to assure that you receive quality investment management services for a reasonable fee.

On behalf of the Board, we look forward to continuing to represent your interests and serving your needs.

Sincerely,

  

LOGO

  

Bruce L. Crockett

  

Independent Chair

  

Invesco Funds Board of Trustees

 

 

 

     LOGO

    Andrew Schlossberg

   Dear Shareholders:
   This semiannual report includes information about your Fund, including performance data and a complete list of its investments as of the close of the reporting period.
  

Invesco’s efforts to help investors achieve their financial objectives include providing
timely information about the markets, the economy and investing. Our website,
invesco.com/us, offers a wide range of market insights and investment perspectives. On
the website, you’ll find detailed information about our funds, including performance,
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In addition to the resources accessible on our website, you can obtain timely updates to
help you stay informed by connecting with Invesco on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook. You can access our blog at
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For questions about your account, feel free to contact an Invesco client services representative at 800 959 4246.

All of us at Invesco look forward to serving your investment management needs. Thank you for investing with us.

Sincerely,   
LOGO   

Andrew Schlossberg

  

Head of the Americas,

  

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.

 

2                      Invesco Technology Fund


 

Fund Performance

 

   

  Performance summary

 

       

Fund vs. Indexes

  

Cumulative total returns, April 30, 2019 to October 31, 2019, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance.

 

Class A Shares

     2.44

Class C Shares

     2.04  

Class Y Shares

     2.53  

Investor Class Shares

     2.45  

Class R5 Shares

     2.62  

Class R6 Shares

     2.65  

Nasdaq Composite Indexq (Broad Market/Style-Specific Index)

     3.00  

Lipper Science & Technology Funds Index (Peer Group Index)

     0.79  

Source(s): qBloomberg LP; Lipper Inc.

 

  

The Nasdaq Composite Index is a broad-based, market index of the common stocks and similar securities listed on the Nasdaq stock market.

    The Lipper Science & Technology Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of science and technology funds tracked by Lipper.

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the indexes described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the indexes.

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about your Fund

 

Read the most recent quarterly commentary from your Fund’s portfolio managers by visiting invesco.com/us. Click on “Products” and select “Mutual Funds.” Use the “Product Finder” to locate your Fund; then click on its name to access its product detail page. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings and performance.

    Also, visit blog.invesco.us.com, where many of Invesco’s investment professionals share their insights about market and economic news and trends.

 

 

3                      Invesco Technology Fund


 

Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 10/31/19, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

 

 Class A Shares

        

 Inception (3/28/02)

     5.72

 10 Years

     12.95  

   5 Years

     11.16  

   1 Year

     8.62  

 Class C Shares

        

 Inception (2/14/00)

     -0.78

 10 Years

     12.75  

   5 Years

     11.57  

   1 Year

     13.09  

 Class Y Shares

        

 Inception (10/3/08)

     13.74

 10 Years

     13.87  

   5 Years

     12.70  

   1 Year

     15.22  

 Investor Class Shares

 

 Inception (1/19/84)

     10.30

 10 Years

     13.68  

   5 Years

     12.52  

   1 Year

     15.03  

 Class R5 Shares

        

 Inception (12/21/98)

     5.68

 10 Years

     14.23  

   5 Years

     12.93  

   1 Year

     15.41  

 Class R6 Shares

        

 10 Years

     13.72

   5 Years

     12.67  

   1 Year

     15.46  

Class R6 shares incepted on April 4, 2017. Performance shown prior to that date is that of Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/ performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Class A, Class C,

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 9/30/19, the most recent calendar quarter

end, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

 

 Class A Shares

        

 Inception (3/28/02)

     5.51

 10 Years

     12.09  

   5 Years

     10.90  

   1 Year

     -7.37  

 Class C Shares

        

 Inception (2/14/00)

     -0.98

 10 Years

     11.89  

   5 Years

     11.31  

   1 Year

     -3.60  

 Class Y Shares

        

 Inception (10/3/08)

     13.46

 10 Years

     13.01  

   5 Years

     12.43  

   1 Year

     -1.73  

 Investor Class Shares

 

 Inception (1/19/84)

     10.20

 10 Years

     12.82  

   5 Years

     12.26  

   1 Year

     -1.88  

 Class R5 Shares

 

 Inception (12/21/98)

     5.50

 10 Years

     13.36  

   5 Years

     12.67  

   1 Year

     -1.58  

 Class R6 Shares

        

 10 Years

     12.85

   5 Years

     12.40  

   1 Year

     -1.55  

Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares was 1.23%, 1.98%, 0.98%, 1.11%, 0.81% and 0.80%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.

The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.

Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reim-

bursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

4                      Invesco Technology Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

     

Shares

 

    

Value

 

 

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–99.26%

 

Alternative Carriers–2.53%

     

Intelsat S.A.(b)

     980,653      $ 24,898,780  

 

 

Application Software–5.12%

 

Adobe, Inc.(b)

     38,887        10,807,864  

 

 

salesforce.com, inc.(b)

     165,352        25,875,934  

 

 

Splunk, Inc.(b)

     113,549        13,621,338  

 

 
        50,305,136  

 

 

Consumer Electronics–1.70%

 

Sony Corp. (Japan)

     274,200        16,707,830  

 

 

Data Processing & Outsourced Services–8.62%

 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     57,974        7,638,654  

 

 

Fiserv, Inc.(b)

     139,748        14,832,853  

 

 

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

     61,730        17,087,481  

 

 

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(b)

     144,199        15,011,116  

 

 

Visa, Inc., Class A

     168,718        30,176,902  

 

 
        84,747,006  

 

 

Health Care Equipment–5.00%

 

Abbott Laboratories

     153,485        12,832,881  

 

 

Boston Scientific Corp.(b)

     293,313        12,231,152  

 

 

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(b)

     15,083        8,340,145  

 

 

Teleflex, Inc.

     45,466        15,795,343  

 

 
        49,199,521  

 

 

Interactive Home Entertainment–9.60%

 

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     536,306        30,049,225  

 

 

Electronic Arts, Inc.(b)

     134,932        13,007,445  

 

 

Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     82,200        29,319,020  

 

 

Sea Ltd., ADR (Taiwan)(b)

     458,679        13,650,287  

 

 

Take-Two Interactive Software,
Inc.(b)

     69,027        8,307,399  

 

 
        94,333,376  

 

 

Interactive Media & Services–12.65%

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class A(b)

     41,794        52,610,287  

 

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class C(b)

     8,630        10,874,749  

 

 

Facebook, Inc., Class A(b)

     257,641        49,376,898  

 

 

Match Group, Inc.(c)

     157,961        11,529,574  

 

 
        124,391,508  

 

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail–13.99%

 

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR (China)(b)

     273,483        48,316,242  

 

 

Amazon.com, Inc.(b)

     44,202        78,531,925  

 

 

Booking Holdings, Inc.(b)

     5,212        10,678,189  

 

 
        137,526,356  

 

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services–6.05%

 

10X Genomics, Inc., Class A(b)

     98,793        5,729,994  

 

 
     

Shares

 

    

Value

 

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services–(continued)

 

Illumina, Inc.(b)

     102,909      $ 30,411,668  

 

 

IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(b)

     83,708        12,089,109  

 

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     37,164        11,222,785  

 

 
        59,453,556  

 

 

Managed Health Care–0.24%

 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     9,169        2,317,006  

 

 

Movies & Entertainment–1.50%

 

Netflix, Inc.(b)

     51,259        14,732,349  

 

 

Semiconductor Equipment–5.40%

 

Applied Materials, Inc.

     617,089        33,483,249  

 

 

ASML Holding N.V., New York Shares (Netherlands)

     74,933        19,630,198  

 

 
        53,113,447  

 

 

Semiconductors–11.78%

 

Broadcom, Inc.

     130,971        38,354,857  

 

 

NVIDIA Corp.

     60,856        12,233,273  

 

 

QUALCOMM, Inc.

     243,138        19,558,021  

 

 

Semtech Corp.(b)

     471,207        23,777,105  

 

 

Silicon Motion Technology Corp., ADR (Taiwan)

     521,655        21,935,593  

 

 
        115,858,849  

 

 

Systems Software–9.39%

 

Microsoft Corp.

     433,048        62,086,092  

 

 

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(b)

     59,142        13,448,299  

 

 

ServiceNow, Inc.(b)

     67,910        16,791,427  

 

 
        92,325,818  

 

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals–5.34%

 

Apple, Inc.

     211,161        52,528,410  

 

 

Trucking–0.35%

 

Lyft, Inc., Class A(b)

     82,518        3,419,546  

 

 

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $527,141,313)

 

     975,858,494  

 

 

Money Market Funds–1.08%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.71%(d)

     3,727,123        3,727,123  

 

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.90%(d)

     2,662,036        2,663,101  

 

 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.66%(d)

     4,259,569        4,259,569  

 

 

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $10,649,528)

 

     10,649,793  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES
(excluding investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)-100.34%
(Cost $537,790,841)

 

     986,508,287  

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

5                         Invesco Technology Fund


    Shares     Value  

 

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan

 

Money Market Funds–1.06%

 

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class,
1.71%(d)(e)

    7,852,286     $ 7,852,286  

 

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.90%(d)(e)

    2,616,382       2,617,429  

 

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan
(Cost $10,469,634)

 

    10,469,715  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN
SECURITIES–101.40%
(Cost $548,260,475)

 

    996,978,002  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES-(1.40)%

      (13,801,370

 

 

NET ASSETS-100.00%

    $ 983,176,632  

 

 
 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)

Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

(b)

Non-income producing security.

(c)

All or a portion of this security was out on loan at October 31, 2019.

(d)

The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2019.

(e)

The security has been segregated to satisfy the commitment to return the cash collateral received in securities lending transactions upon the borrower’s return of the securities loaned. See Note 1I.

Portfolio Composition

By sector, based on Net Assets

as of October 31, 2019

Information Technology

     45.65

Communication Services

     26.28  

Consumer Discretionary

     15.69  

Health Care

     11.29  

Industrials

     0.35  

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

     0.74  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

6                         Invesco Technology Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $527,141,313)*

   $ 975,858,494  

 

 

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value
(Cost $21,119,162)

     21,119,508  

 

 

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $289)

     293  

 

 

Receivable for:

        

Investments sold

     4,026,403  

 

 

Dividends

     332,991  

 

 

Fund shares sold

     257,108  

 

 

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     195,561  

 

 

Other assets

     52,689  

 

 

Total assets

     1,001,843,047  

 

 

Liabilities:

  

Payable for:

  

Investments purchased

     6,200,053  

 

 

Fund shares reacquired

     339,230  

 

 

Collateral upon return of securities loaned

     10,469,634  

 

 

Accrued fees to affiliates

     1,288,395  

 

 

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     1,737  

 

 

Accrued other operating expenses

     153,060  

 

 

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     214,306  

 

 

Total liabilities

     18,666,415  

 

 

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 983,176,632  

 

 

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 454,603,964  

 

 

Distributable earnings

     528,572,668  

 

 
   $ 983,176,632  

 

 

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $ 444,855,246  

 

 

Class C

   $ 27,743,815  

 

 

Class Y

   $ 39,243,161  

 

 

Investor Class

   $ 470,470,651  

 

 

Class R5

   $ 279,443  

 

 

Class R6

   $ 584,316  

 

 

 

 

Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Class A

     8,744,688  

 

 

Class C

     693,499  

 

 

Class Y

     757,187  

 

 

Investor Class

     9,291,210  

 

 

Class R5

     4,602  

 

 

Class R6

     9,618  

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 50.87  

 

 

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $50.87 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 53.83  

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 40.01  

 

 

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 51.83  

 

 

Investor Class:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 50.64  

 

 

Class R5:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 60.72  

 

 

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 60.75  

 

 

 

*

At October 31, 2019, securities with an aggregate value of $10,258,202 were on loan to brokers.

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

7                         Invesco Technology Fund


Statement of Operations

For the six months ended October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $24,919)

   $ 2,417,601  

 

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes securities lending income of $202,772)

     341,949  

 

 

Total investment income

     2,759,550  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     3,179,041  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     64,763  

 

 

Custodian fees

     7,877  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     545,327  

 

 

Class C

     137,341  

 

 

Investor Class

     487,518  

 

 

Transfer agent fees– A, C, Y and Investor

     1,203,330  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R5

     132  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R6

     181  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     12,569  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     44,052  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     96,386  

 

 

Professional services fees

     40,496  

 

 

Other

     27,342  

 

 

Total expenses

     5,846,355  

 

 

Less: Fees waived, expenses reimbursed and/or expense offset arrangement(s)

     (21,231

 

 

Net expenses

     5,825,124  

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (3,065,574

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain from:

  

Investment securities (includes net gains from securities sold to affiliates of $1,241,733)

     34,139,322  

 

 

Foreign currencies

     45,196  

 

 
     34,184,518  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

  

Investment securities

     (8,260,220

 

 

Foreign currencies

     (20,689

 

 
     (8,280,909

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     25,903,609  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 22,838,035  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

8                         Invesco Technology Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the six months ended October 31, 2019 and the year ended April 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

     October 31,
2019
   

April 30,

2019

 

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (3,065,574   $ (6,282,149

 

 

Net realized gain

     34,184,518       81,193,597  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (8,280,909     51,310,916  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     22,838,035       126,222,364  

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

           (29,341,022

 

 

Class C

           (4,044,783

 

 

Class Y

           (2,636,792

 

 

Investor Class

           (33,562,031

 

 

Class R5

           (14,556

 

 

Class R6

           (2,866

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

           (69,602,050

 

 

Share transactions–net:

    

Class A

     (8,460,744     38,822,626  

 

 

Class C

     (1,007,770     (10,928,886

 

 

Class Y

     5,568,361       4,471,260  

 

 

Investor Class

     (16,386,940     (1,318,955

 

 

Class R5

     9,032       79,006  

 

 

Class R6

     89,729       357,314  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

     (20,188,332     31,482,365  

 

 

Net increase in net assets

     2,649,703       88,102,679  

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     980,526,929       892,424,250  

 

 

End of period

   $ 983,176,632     $ 980,526,929  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

9                         Invesco Technology Fund


Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
   

Net

investment

income

(loss)(a)

    Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
 

Total from

investment

operations

  Distributions
from net
realized
gains
  Net asset
value, end
of period
   

Total

return (b)

   

Net assets,
end of period

(000’s omitted)

  Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed
 

Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without

fee waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed

 

Ratio of net

investment
income
(loss)

to average
net assets

 

Portfolio

turnover (c)

 

Class A

                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

    $49.68       $(0.16     $  1.35       $    1.19       $      –       $50.87       2.40     $444,855       1.22 %(d)      1.22 %(d)      (0.65 )%(d)      20

Year ended 04/30/19

    46.98       (0.34     6.66       6.32       (3.62     49.68       14.87       443,050       1.23       1.23       (0.71     48  

Year ended 04/30/18

    39.78       (0.29     9.31       9.02       (1.82     46.98       22.94       377,444       1.27       1.28       (0.63     47  

Year ended 04/30/17

    32.99       (0.23     9.39       9.16       (2.37     39.78       28.80       310,505       1.43       1.43       (0.65     49  

Year ended 04/30/16

    37.86       (0.26     (2.09     (2.35     (2.52     32.99       (6.83     279,234       1.39       1.39       (0.70     46  

Year ended 04/30/15

    37.61       (0.35     5.88       5.53       (5.28     37.86       15.27       311,682       1.40       1.40       (0.89     67  

 

Class C

                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

    39.21       (0.27     1.07       0.80             40.01       2.04       27,744       1.97 (d)      1.97 (d)      (1.40 )(d)      20  

Year ended 04/30/19

    38.15       (0.57     5.25       4.68       (3.62     39.21       13.98       28,217       1.98       1.98       (1.46     48  

Year ended 04/30/18

    32.84       (0.51     7.64       7.13       (1.82     38.15       22.02       39,954       2.02       2.03       (1.38     47  

Year ended 04/30/17

    27.80       (0.42     7.83       7.41       (2.37     32.84       27.85       29,930       2.18       2.18       (1.40     49  

Year ended 04/30/16

    32.53       (0.45     (1.76     (2.21     (2.52     27.80       (7.53     27,898       2.14       2.14       (1.45     46  

Year ended 04/30/15

    33.22       (0.56     5.15       4.59       (5.28     32.53       14.40       30,645       2.15       2.15       (1.64     67  

Class Y

                                                                                               

Six months ended 10/31/19

    50.55       (0.10     1.38       1.28             51.83       2.53       39,243       0.97 (d)      0.97 (d)      (0.40 )(d)      20  

Year ended 04/30/19

    47.62       (0.22     6.77       6.55       (3.62     50.55       15.16       32,658       0.98       0.98       (0.46     48  

Year ended 04/30/18

    40.21       (0.18     9.41       9.23       (1.82     47.62       23.22       27,364       1.02       1.03       (0.38     47  

Year ended 04/30/17

    33.24       (0.14     9.48       9.34       (2.37     40.21       29.13       17,205       1.18       1.18       (0.40     49  

Year ended 04/30/16

    38.04       (0.17     (2.11     (2.28     (2.52     33.24       (6.61     9,256       1.14       1.14       (0.45     46  

Year ended 04/30/15

    37.67       (0.25     5.90       5.65       (5.28     38.04       15.58       9,013       1.15       1.15       (0.64     67  

 

Investor Class

                                                                                               

Six months ended 10/31/19

    49.44       (0.15     1.35       1.20             50.64       2.43 (e)      470,471       1.18 (d)(e)      1.18 (d)(e)      (0.61 )(d)(e)      20  

Year ended 04/30/19

    46.71       (0.28     6.63       6.35       (3.62     49.44       15.02 (e)      475,857       1.11 (e)      1.11 (e)      (0.59 )(e)      48  

Year ended 04/30/18

    39.53       (0.25     9.25       9.00       (1.82     46.71       23.03 (e)      447,456       1.19 (e)      1.20 (e)      (0.55 )(e)      47  

Year ended 04/30/17

    32.78       (0.21     9.33       9.12       (2.37     39.53       28.86 (e)      384,283       1.35 (e)      1.35 (e)      (0.57 )(e)      49  

Year ended 04/30/16

    37.60       (0.22     (2.08     (2.30     (2.52     32.78       (6.73 )(e)      330,298       1.30 (e)      1.30 (e)      (0.61 )(e)      46  

Year ended 04/30/15

    37.34       (0.31     5.85       5.54       (5.28     37.60       15.41 (e)      383,681       1.30 (e)      1.30 (e)      (0.78 )(e)      67  

 

Class R5

                                                                                               

Six months ended 10/31/19

    59.18       (0.07     1.61       1.54             60.72       2.60       279       0.82 (d)      0.82 (d)      (0.25 )(d)      20  

Year ended 04/30/19

    55.03       (0.16     7.93       7.77       (3.62     59.18       15.34       263       0.81       0.81       (0.29     48  

Year ended 04/30/18

    46.14       (0.11     10.82       10.71       (1.82     55.03       23.44       163       0.85       0.85       (0.21     47  

Year ended 04/30/17

    37.74       (0.05     10.82       10.77       (2.37     46.14       29.45       132       0.92       0.92       (0.14     49  

Year ended 04/30/16

    42.75       (0.08     (2.41     (2.49     (2.52     37.74       (6.36     465       0.87       0.87       (0.18     46  

Year ended 04/30/15

    41.63       (0.16     6.56       6.40       (5.28     42.75       15.91       965       0.87       0.87       (0.36     67  

 

Class R6

                                                                                               

Six months ended 10/31/19

    59.20       (0.06     1.61       1.55             60.75       2.62       584       0.79 (d)      0.79 (d)      (0.22 )(d)      20  

Year ended 04/30/19

    55.04       (0.15     7.93       7.78       (3.62     59.20       15.36       483       0.80       0.80       (0.28     48  

Year ended 04/30/18

    46.14       (0.11     10.83       10.72       (1.82     55.04       23.47       42       0.85       0.85       (0.21     47  

Year ended 04/30/17(f)

    44.75       (0.00     1.39       1.39             46.14       3.10       10       0.89 (g)      0.89 (g)      (0.11 )(g)      49  

 

(a) 

Calculated using average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(c) 

Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(d) 

Ratios are annualized and based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $433,809, $27,313, $33,537, $463,371 , $265 and $529 for Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.

(e) 

The total return, ratio of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect actual 12b-1 fees of 0.21%, 0.13%, 0.17%, 0.17% 0.16% and 0.15% for the six months ending October 31, 2019 and years ended April 30, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

(f) 

Commencement date of April 4, 2017.

(g) 

Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

10                         Invesco Technology Fund


Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco Technology Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y and Investor Class shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met and under certain circumstances load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for ten years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the tenth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A.

Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates

 

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depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B.

Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C.

Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.

D.

Distributions - Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes.

E.

Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F.

Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated to each share class based on relative net assets. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.

G.

Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.

H.

Indemnifications - Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.

I.

Securities Lending - The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated money market funds and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the

 

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borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

J.

Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

K.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

L.

Other Risks - The Fund’s investments are concentrated in a comparatively narrow segment of the economy, which may make the Fund more volatile.

Many products and services offered in technology-related industries are subject to rapid obsolescence, which may lower the value of the issuers in this sector.

NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets    Rate

First $350 million

   0.750%

Next $350 million

   0.650%

Next $1.3 billion

   0.550%

Next $2 billion

   0.450%

Next $2 billion

   0.400%

Next $2 billion

   0.375%

Over $8 billion

   0.350%

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.66%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

 

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The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2020, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed above) of Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.00%, 2.75%, 1.75%, 2.00%, 1.75% and 1.75%, respectively, of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or nonroutine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2020. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2021, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash (excluding investments of cash collateral from securities lending) in such affiliated money market funds.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $7,150.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Investor Class shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Class A shares and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares. The Fund, pursuant to the Investor Class Plan, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred pursuant to the Investor Class Plan for the period, up to a maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Investor Class shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the six months ended October 31, 2019, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $35,368 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $0 and $1,691 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund incurred $1,481 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

 

       Level 1 -   Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
  Level 2 -   Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
  Level 3 -   Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2019. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

 

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      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Investments in Securities

                                   

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

     $929,831,644        $46,026,850        $–        $975,858,494  

Money Market Funds

     21,119,508                 –        21,119,508  

Total Investments

     $950,951,152        $46,026,850        $–        $996,978,002  

NOTE 4–Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the six-month period ended October 31, 2019, the Fund engaged in securities purchases of $0 and securities sales of $2,124,915, which resulted in net realized gains of $1,254,733.

NOTE 5–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)

The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $14,081.

NOTE 6–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 7–Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 8–Tax Information

The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Fund’s capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforward) under income tax regulations. The tax character of distributions paid during the year and the tax components of net assets will be reported at the Fund’s fiscal year-end.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund did not have a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2019.

NOTE 9–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $188,117,480 and $193,813,106, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 446,996,641  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (2,573,778

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 444,422,863  

 

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $552,555,139.

  

NOTE 10–Share Information

 

           Summary of Share Activity        

 

 
     Six months ended
October 31, 2019(a)
    Year ended
April 30, 2019
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Sold:

        

Class A

     400,542       $19,794,147       1,165,594     $ 57,202,175  

 

 

Class C

     92,073       3,573,292       304,477       12,186,625  

 

 

Class Y

     233,844       11,725,302       345,911       17,105,926  

 

 

Investor Class

     123,195       6,014,694       352,388       17,112,863  

 

 

Class R5

     266       15,233       1,638       92,014  

 

 

Class R6

     1,654       101,008       7,888       384,606  

 

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

        

Class A

     -       -       669,047       28,086,552  

 

 

Class C

     -       -       115,840       3,849,363  

 

 

Class Y

     -       -       57,091       2,436,631  

 

 

Investor Class

     -       -       774,274       32,333,688  

 

 

Class R5

     -       -       268       13,395  

 

 

Class R6

     -       -       41       2,057  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

        

Class A

     21,149       1,048,306       374,011       16,430,312  

 

 

Class C

     (26,859     (1,048,306     (472,845     (16,430,312

 

 

Reacquired:

        

Class A

     (595,871     (29,303,197     (1,324,107     (62,896,413

 

 

Class C

     (91,290     (3,532,756     (275,231     (10,534,562

 

 

Class Y

     (122,736     (6,156,941     (331,510     (15,071,297

 

 

Investor Class

     (457,827     (22,401,634     (1,079,268     (50,765,506

 

 

Class R5

     (104     (6,201     (436     (26,403

 

 

Class R6

     (189     (11,279     (544     (29,349

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

     (422,153   $ (20,188,332     684,527     $ 31,482,365  

 

 

 

(a)

There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 13% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 11–Subsequent Event

The Board of Trustees of the Fund unanimously approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which the Fund would acquire all of the assets and liabilities of Invesco Technology Sector Fund (the “Target Fund”) in exchange for shares of the Fund.

The reorganization is expected to be consummated in or around April or May 2020. Upon closing of the reorganization, shareholders of the Target Fund will receive shares of the Fund in exchange for their shares of the Target Fund, and the Target Fund will liquidate and cease operations.

 

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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, expenses shown in the table do not include the expenses of the underlying funds, which are borne indirectly by the Fund. If transaction costs and indirect expenses were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

    

Beginning
    Account Value    
(05/01/19)

 

ACTUAL

 

 

HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before
expenses)

 

    Annualized    
Expense
Ratio

     Ending
    Account Value    
(10/31/19)1
  Expenses
    Paid During    
Period2
  Ending
    Account Value    
(10/31/19)
  Expenses
    Paid During    
Period2

Class A

  $1,000.00     $1,024.00     $6.23   $1,019.06     $6.21     1.22%

Class C

  1,000.00   1,020.40   10.03   1,015.27   10.01   1.97

Class Y

  1,000.00   1,025.30     4.95   1,020.32     4.94   0.97

    Investor Class    

  1,000.00   1,024.50     6.02   1,019.26     6.01   1.18

Class R5

  1,000.00   1,026.20     4.19   1,021.07     4.18   0.82

Class R6

  1,000.00   1,026.50     4.04   1,021.22     4.02   0.79

 

1 

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.

2 

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

 

At meetings held on June 10, 2019, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of Invesco Technology Fund (the Fund) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Fund’s Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2019. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.

The Board’s Evaluation Process

The Board’s Investments Committee has established three Sub-Committees which meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). As part of a regularly scheduled basis of in-person Board meetings, the Sub-Committees meet with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from the Investments Committee and Sub-Committees, as well as the information provided to such committees and the Board throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Invesco Advisers and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which

the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year, the independent Trustees also discuss the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.

The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. This information is current as of June 10, 2019.

Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers

The Board reviewed the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the performance of Invesco Advisers in providing these services, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager or managers. The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process oversight, credit analysis and investment risk management. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds such as various back office support functions, trading operations, internal audit, valuation and legal and compliance.

In determining whether to continue the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the Board considered the benefits of reapproving an existing relationship as contrasted with the greater uncertainty that may be associated with entering into a new relationship. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

B. Fund Investment Performance

The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.

The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2016 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the Lipper Emerging Market Funds Index. The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the first quintile of its performance universe for the one year period, the second quintile for the three year period and the third quintile for the five year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one and three year periods and below the performance of the Index for the five year period. The Trustees also reviewed more recent Fund performance and this review did not change their conclusions.

C. Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees

The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group at a common asset level. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense

 

 

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group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain administrative services fees, but that Broadridge does not provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers does not separately charge the Invesco Funds for the administrative services included in the term as defined by Broadridge. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in providing expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group.

The Board also compared the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate (the advisory fee rate after advisory fee waivers and before other expense limitations/waivers) to the effective advisory fee rates of other mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund, based on asset balances as of December 31, 2016. The Board noted that the Fund’s rate was below the rate of two such mutual funds.

The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other client accounts with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund.

The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts. The Board also noted that the sub-advisory fees are not paid directly by the Fund, but rather, are payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers.

D. Economies of Scale and Breakpoints

The Board considered the extent to which there are economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund. The Board also considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule. The Board noted that the Fund shares directly in economies of scale through lower fees charged by third party service providers based on the combined size of the Invesco Funds advised by Invesco Advisers.

E. Profitability and Financial Resources

The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds and the Fund. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing services to the Fund

to be excessive given the nature, quality and extent of the services provided. The Board received and accepted information from Invesco Advisers demonstrating that Invesco Advisers and each Affiliated Sub-Adviser are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

F. Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates

The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board considered comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board considered the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board also considered that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the Board; and that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.

The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Adviser’s or the Affiliated Sub-Adviser’s expenses. The Board also considered that it receives periodic reports from the Chief Compliance Officer of the Invesco Funds demonstrating that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.

The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in money market funds advised by Invesco Advisers pursuant to procedures approved by the Board. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to such investments, although Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods the advisory fees payable by the Invesco Funds with respect to certain investments in the affiliated money market funds. The waiver is in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the amount of advisory fees received by Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s

investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds is fair and reasonable.

The Board also considered that the Fund may use an affiliated broker to execute certain trades for the Fund to, among other things, control information leakage, and was advised that such trades would be executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.

 

 

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Semiannual Report to Shareholders

 

 

October 31, 2019

 

 

 

  Invesco Technology Sector Fund
 

 

Nasdaq:

 
  A: IFOAX C: IFOCX Y: IFODX  

 

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  2    Letters to Shareholders
  3    Fund Performance
  5    Schedule of Investments
  7    Financial Statements
  10    Financial Highlights
  11    Notes to Financial Statements
  17    Fund Expenses
  18    Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts

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Bruce Crockett

  

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

As independent chair of the Invesco Funds Board, I can assure you that the members of the Board are strong advocates for the interests of investors in Invesco’s mutual funds. We work hard to represent your interests through oversight of the quality of the investment management services your funds receive and other matters important to your investment. This includes but is not limited to: monitoring how the portfolio management teams of the Invesco funds are performing in light of changing economic and market conditions; assessing each portfolio management team’s investment performance within the context of the investment strategy described in the fund’s prospectus; and monitoring for potential conflicts of interests that may impact the nature of the services that your funds receive.

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On behalf of the Board, we look forward to continuing to represent your interests and serving your needs.

Sincerely,

 

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Invesco Funds Board of Trustees

 

 

 

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Fund Performance

 

Performance summary

 

                                                           

Fund vs. Indexes

     

Cumulative total returns, April 30, 2019 to October 31, 2019, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance.

     

Class A Shares

     2.29%           

Class C Shares

     2.01              

Class Y Shares

     2.46              

Nasdaq Composite Indexq (Broad Market/Style-Specific Index)

     3.00              

Lipper Science & Technology Funds Index (Peer Group Index)

     0.79              

Source(s): qBloomberg LP.; Lipper Inc.

     

The Nasdaq Composite Index is a broad-based, market index of the common stocks and similar securities listed on the Nasdaq stock market.

 

  

The Lipper Science & Technology Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of science and technology funds tracked by Lipper.

 

  

The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the indexes described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the indexes.

 

  

A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

  

 

 

 

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

        
As of 10/31/19, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

   

Class A Shares

        
   

Inception (7/28/97)

     6.07

10 Years

     11.51  

5 Years

     11.03  

1 Year

     8.34  
   

Class C Shares

        
   

Inception (7/28/97)

     5.98

10 Years

     11.31  

5 Years

     11.46  

1 Year

     12.88  
   

Class Y Shares

        
   

Inception (7/28/97)

     6.59

10 Years

     12.41  

5 Years

     12.55  

1 Year

     14.96  
   

Average Annual Total Returns

        
As of 9/30/19, the most recent calendar quarter end, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

   

Class A Shares

        
   

Inception (7/28/97)

     5.91

10 Years

     10.74  

5 Years

     10.76  

1 Year

     –7.66  
   

Class C Shares

        
   

Inception (7/28/97)

     5.82

10 Years

     10.56  

5 Years

     11.21  

1 Year

     –3.79  
   

Class Y Shares

        
   

Inception (7/28/97)

     6.43

10 Years

     11.65  

5 Years

     12.30  

1 Year

     –2.01  
 

Effective June 1, 2010, Class A, Class C and Class I shares of the predecessor fund, Morgan Stanley Technology Fund, advised by Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Inc. were reorganized into Class A, Class C and Class Y shares, respectively, of Invesco Technology Sector Fund. Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Class A, Class C and Class Y shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco Technology Sector Fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Class A, Class C and Class Y shares was 1.28%, 2.03% and 1.03%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based

on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class Y shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.

The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.

Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments(a)

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

     Shares      Value  

 

 

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests-99.56%

 

Alternative Carriers-2.55%

     

Intelsat S.A.(b)

     98,393      $ 2,498,198  

 

 

Application Software-5.14%

     

Adobe, Inc.(b)

     3,886        1,080,036  

 

 

salesforce.com, inc.(b)

     16,484        2,579,581  

 

 

Splunk, Inc.(b)

     11,354        1,362,026  

 

 
        5,021,643  

 

 

Consumer Electronics-1.73%

     

Sony Corp. (Japan)

     27,700        1,687,844  

 

 

Data Processing & Outsourced Services-8.67%

 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     5,820        766,843  

 

 

Fiserv, Inc.(b)

     13,943        1,479,910  

 

 

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

     6,173        1,708,748  

 

 

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(b)

     14,388        1,497,791  

 

 

Visa, Inc., Class A

     16,900        3,022,734  

 

 
        8,476,026  

 

 

Health Care Equipment-5.02%

     

Abbott Laboratories

     15,327        1,281,490  

 

 

Boston Scientific Corp.(b)

     29,349        1,223,853  

 

 

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(b)

     1,505        832,190  

 

 

Teleflex, Inc.

     4,536        1,575,852  

 

 
        4,913,385  

 

 

Interactive Home Entertainment-9.68%

 

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

     53,488        2,996,933  

 

 

Electronic Arts, Inc.(b)

     13,526        1,303,906  

 

 

Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     8,300        2,960,436  

 

 

Sea Ltd., ADR (Taiwan)(b)

     46,067        1,370,954  

 

 

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(b)

     6,919        832,702  

 

 
        9,464,931  

 

 

Interactive Media & Services-12.76%

 

  

Alphabet, Inc., Class A(b)

     4,213        5,303,324  

 

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class C(b)

     862        1,086,215  

 

 

Facebook, Inc., Class A(b)

     25,751        4,935,179  

 

 

Match Group, Inc.(c)

     15,853        1,157,111  

 

 
        12,481,829  

 

 

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail-14.07%

 

  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR (China)(b)

     27,396        4,840,051  

 

 

Amazon.com, Inc.(b)

     4,413        7,840,401  

 

 

Booking Holdings, Inc.(b)

     525        1,075,604  

 

 
        13,756,056  

 

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services-6.08%

 

  

 

10X Genomics, Inc., Class A(b)

     9,896        573,968  

 

 
     Shares     Value  

 

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services-(continued)

 

Illumina, Inc.(b)

     10,291     $ 3,041,196  

 

 

IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(b)

     8,359       1,207,207  

 

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     3,724       1,124,574  

 

 
       5,946,945  

 

 

Managed Health Care-0.24%

    

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     919       232,231  

 

 

Movies & Entertainment-1.49%

    

Netflix, Inc.(b)

     5,073       1,458,031  

 

 

Semiconductor Equipment-5.11%

    

Applied Materials, Inc.

     55,911       3,033,731  

 

 

ASML Holding N.V., New York Shares (Netherlands)

     7,483       1,960,321  

 

 
       4,994,052  

 

 

Semiconductors-11.84%

    

Broadcom, Inc.

     13,029       3,815,543  

 

 

NVIDIA Corp.

     6,072       1,220,593  

 

 

QUALCOMM, Inc.

     24,259       1,951,394  

 

 

Semtech Corp.(b)

     47,204       2,381,914  

 

 

Silicon Motion Technology Corp., ADR (Taiwan)

     52,410       2,203,841  

 

 
       11,573,285  

 

 

Systems Software-9.45%

    

Microsoft Corp.

     43,281       6,205,197  

 

 

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(b)

     5,924       1,347,058  

 

 

ServiceNow, Inc.(b)

     6,810       1,683,841  

 

 
       9,236,096  

 

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals-5.38%

 

Apple, Inc.

     21,163       5,264,508  

 

 

Trucking-0.35%

    

Lyft, Inc., Class A(b)

     8,265       342,502  

 

 

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $55,907,187)

       97,347,562  

 

 

Money Market Funds-0.79%

 

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.71%(d)

     272,636       272,636  

 

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.90%(d)

     194,696       194,774  

 

 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.66%(d)

     311,584       311,584  

 

 

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $778,975)

       778,994  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (excluding investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)-100.35%
(Cost $56,686,162)

       98,126,556  

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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      Shares      Value  

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan

 

Money Market Funds–0.90%

     

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.71%(d)(e)

     575,740      $ 575,740  

 

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.90%(d)(e)

     303,362        303,484  

 

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan (Cost $879,219)

 

     879,224  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–101.25%
(Cost $57,565,381)

 

     99,005,780  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES-(1.25)%

 

     (1,226,073

 

 

NET ASSETS–100.00%

      $ 97,779,707  

 

 
 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR - American Depositary Receipt

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a) 

Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

(b)

Non-income producing security.

(c)

All or a portion of this security was out on loan at October 31, 2019.

(d)

The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2019.

(e)

The security has been segregated to satisfy the commitment to return the cash collateral received in securities lending transactions upon the borrower’s return of the securities loaned. See Note 1I.

Portfolio Composition

By sector, based on Net Assets

as of October 31, 2019

 

Information Technology

     45.59%  

 

 

Communication Services

     26.48     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary

     15.80     

 

 

Health Care

     11.34     

 

 

Industrials

     0.35     

 

 

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

     0.44     

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

6                         Invesco Technology Sector Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $55,907,187)*

   $ 97,347,562  

 

 

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $1,658,194)

     1,658,218  

 

 

 

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $299)

     301  

 

 

 

Receivable for:

  

Investments sold

     402,225  

 

 

 

Dividends

     33,389  

 

 

 

Fund shares sold

     21,373  

 

 

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     36,956  

 

 

 

Other assets

     25,839  

 

 

Total assets

     99,525,863  

 

 

Liabilities:

  

Payable for:

  

Investments purchased

     607,229  

 

 

 

Fund shares reacquired

     51,356  

 

 

 

Collateral upon return of securities loaned

     879,219  

 

 

 

Accrued fees to affiliates

     76,005  

 

 

 

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     713  

 

 

 

Accrued other operating expenses

     91,982  

 

 

 

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     39,652  

 

 

Total liabilities

     1,746,156  

 

 

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 97,779,707  

 

 

Net assets consist of:

  

 

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 47,426,417  

 

 

Distributable earnings

     50,353,290  

 

 
   $ 97,779,707  

 

 

Net Assets:

  

 

Class A

   $ 92,413,135  

 

 

Class C

   $ 1,137,321  

 

 

Class Y

   $ 4,229,251  

 

 

Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

  

Class A

     3,632,200  

 

 

Class C

     54,546  

 

 

Class Y

     156,360  

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 25.44  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $25.44 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 26.92  

 

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 20.85  

 

 

 

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 27.05  

 

 

 

*  At October 31, 2019, securities with an aggregate value of $861,461 were on loan to brokers.

   

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

7                         Invesco Technology Sector Fund


Statement of Operations

For the six months ended October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $2,498)

   $ 245,829  

 

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes securities lending income of $16,681)

     27,550  

 

 

Total investment income

     273,379  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     326,029  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     6,666  

 

 

Custodian fees

     3,775  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     114,815  

 

 

Class C

     5,127  

 

 

Transfer agent fees- A, C and Y

     76,010  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     8,297  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     18,307  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     18,002  

 

 

Professional services fees

     24,586  

 

 

Other

     5,607  

 

 

Total expenses

     607,221  

 

 

Less: Fees waived, expenses reimbursed and/or expense offset arrangement(s)

     (822

 

 

Net expenses

     606,399  

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (333,020

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain from:

  

Investment securities (includes net gains from securities sold to affiliates of $114,692)

     4,093,419  

 

 

Foreign currencies

     2,595  

 

 
     4,096,014  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

  

Investment securities

     (1,640,510

 

 

Foreign currencies

     (2,142

 

 
     (1,642,652

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     2,453,362  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 2,120,342  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

8                         Invesco Technology Sector Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the six months ended October 31, 2019 and the year ended April 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

     October 31,
2019
     April 30,
2019
 

 

 

Operations:

     

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (333,020    $ (793,423

 

 

Net realized gain

     4,096,014        9,342,879  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (1,642,652      4,830,784  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     2,120,342        13,380,240  

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

     

Class A

            (6,004,053

 

 

Class C

            (675,683

 

 

Class Y

            (300,931

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

            (6,980,667

 

 

Share transactions-net:

     

Class A

     (5,570,964      3,403,836  

 

 

Class C

     (193,171      (6,301,314

 

 

Class Y

     (182,303      388,433  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

     (5,946,438      (2,509,045

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (3,826,096      3,890,528  

 

 

Net assets:

     

Beginning of period

     101,605,803        97,715,275  

 

 

End of period

   $ 97,779,707      $ 101,605,803  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

9                         Invesco Technology Sector Fund


Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)(a)
   

Net gains
(losses)

on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)

    Total from
investment
operations
  Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return (b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee
waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed
  Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
without
fee
waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed
 

Ratio of
net
investment
income
(loss)

to average
net assets

  Portfolio
turnover (c)

Class A

                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

    $24.87       $(0.09)       $0.66       $  0.57       $        –              $25.44       2.29     $92,413       1.25 %(d)      1.25 %(d)      (0.69 )%(d)      20

Year ended 04/30/19

    23.49       (0.18)       3.30       3.12       (1.74)             24.87       14.65       95,986       1.28       1.28       (0.77     44  

Year ended 04/30/18

    19.53       (0.15)       4.61       4.46       (0.50)             23.49       22.99       85,929       1.33       1.33       (0.69     46  

Year ended 04/30/17

    15.58       (0.16)       4.54       4.38       (0.43)             19.53       28.52       78,058       1.67       1.67       (0.90     49  

Year ended 04/30/16

    16.73       (0.15)       (1.00)       (1.15     –              15.58       (6.87     70,256       1.58       1.58       (0.89     44  

Year ended 04/30/15

    14.49       (0.17)       2.41       2.24       –              16.73       15.46       86,451       1.58       1.58       (1.07     66  

Class C

                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

    20.44       (0.13)       0.54       0.41       –              20.85       2.01 (e)      1,137       1.81 (d)(e)      1.81 (d)(e)      (1.25 )(d)(e)      20  

Year ended 04/30/19

    19.77       (0.31)       2.72       2.41       (1.74)             20.44       13.79       1,309       2.03       2.03       (1.52     44  

Year ended 04/30/18

    16.64       (0.27)       3.90       3.63       (0.50)             19.77       21.98 (e)      8,087       2.07 (e)      2.07 (e)      (1.43 )(e)      46  

Year ended 04/30/17

    13.42       (0.24)       3.89       3.65       (0.43)             16.64       27.66 (e)      7,635       2.39 (e)      2.39 (e)      (1.62 )(e)      49  

Year ended 04/30/16

    14.52       (0.24)       (0.86)       (1.10     –              13.42       (7.58     6,759       2.33       2.33       (1.64     44  

Year ended 04/30/15

    12.67       (0.25)       2.10       1.85       –              14.52       14.60 (e)      8,087       2.32 (e)      2.32 (e)      (1.81 )(e)      66  

Class Y

                       

Six months ended 10/31/19

    26.40       (0.06)       0.71       0.65       –              27.05       2.46       4,229       1.00 (d)      1.00 (d)      (0.44 )(d)      20  

Year ended 04/30/19

    24.77       (0.13)       3.50       3.37       (1.74)             26.40       14.91       4,310       1.03       1.03       (0.52     44  

Year ended 04/30/18

    20.53       (0.10)       4.84       4.74       (0.50)             24.77       23.23       3,699       1.08       1.08       (0.44     46  

Year ended 04/30/17

    16.32       (0.12)       4.76       4.64       (0.43)             20.53       28.82       2,291       1.42       1.42       (0.65     49  

Year ended 04/30/16

    17.49       (0.11)       (1.06)       (1.17     –              16.32       (6.69     1,299       1.33       1.33       (0.64     44  

Year ended 04/30/15

    15.10       (0.14)       2.53       2.39       –              17.49       15.83       909       1.33       1.33       (0.82     66  

 

(a) 

Calculated using average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(c) 

Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(d) 

Ratios are annualized and based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $91,339, $1,262 and $4,192 for Class A, Class C and Class Y, respectively.

(e) 

The total return, ratio of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect actual 12b-1 fees of 0.81%, 0.99%, 0.97% and 0.99% for the six months ended October 31, 2019, and for the years ended April 30, 2018, 2017 and 2015, respectively.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

10                         Invesco Technology Sector Fund


Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco Technology Sector Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

The Fund currently consists of three different classes of shares: Class A, Class C and Class Y. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class Y shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for ten years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the tenth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A.

Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates

 

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depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B.

Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C.

Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.

D.

Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes.

E.

Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F.

Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.

G.

Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.

H.

Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.

I.

Securities Lending – The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated money market funds and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be

 

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  purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
J.

Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

K.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

L.

Other Risks – The Fund’s investments are concentrated in a comparatively narrow segment of the economy, which may make the Fund more volatile.

Many products and services offered in technology-related industries are subject to rapid obsolescence, which may lower the value of the issuers in this sector.

NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets    Rate

First $500 million

   0.670%

Next $2.5 billion

   0.645%

Over $3 billion

   0.620%

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.67%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2020, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, and Class Y shares to 2.00%, 2.75%, and 1.75%, respectively, of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate

 

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on June 30, 2020. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2021, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash (excluding investments of cash collateral from securities lending) in such affiliated money market funds.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $553.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

Shares of the Fund are distributed by Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”), an affiliate of the Adviser. The Fund has adopted a Plan of Distribution (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Plan provides that the Fund will reimburse IDI for distribution related expenses that IDI incurs up to a maximum of the following annual rates: (1) Class A – up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares; and (2) Class C – up to 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly.

For the six-month period ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under these agreements are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the six months ended October 31, 2019, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $322 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $0 and $29 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund incurred $275 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

   Level 1     Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
   Level 2     Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
   Level 3     Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2019. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

 

      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Investments in Securities

                                   

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

   $ 92,699,282      $ 4,648,280      $      $ 97,347,562  

Money Market Funds

     1,658,218                      1,658,218  

Total Investments

   $ 94,357,500      $ 4,648,280      $      $ 99,005,780  

NOTE 4–Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each

 

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transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the six-month period ended October 31, 2019, the Fund engaged in securities purchases of $0 and securities sales of $200,037, which resulted in net realized gains of $114,892.

NOTE 5–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)

The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $269.

NOTE 6–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 7–Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 8–Tax Information

The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Fund’s capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforward) under income tax regulations. The tax character of distributions paid during the year and the tax components of net assets will be reported at the Fund’s fiscal year-end.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund did not have a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2019.

NOTE 9–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $18,739,671 and $23,005,874, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis        

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 41,365,210  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (265,957

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 41,099,253  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $57,906,527.

  

NOTE 10–Share Information

 

       

Summary of Share Activity            

      

 

Six months ended
October 31, 2019(a)

      

 

Year ended

April 30, 2019

       

 

Shares    

      

 

Amount

      

 

Shares

      

 

Amount

Sold:

                   

Class A

       11,770        $     289,533          181,758        $    4,345,007

Class C

       4,710          95,308          14,852        291,493

Class Y

       13,645          357,412          61,164        1,592,764

 

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     Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
     Six months ended
October 31, 2019(a)
    Year ended
April 30, 2019
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

        

Class A

     -     $ -       251,334     $ 5,288,077  

 

 

Class C

     -       -       35,448       615,010  

 

 

Class Y

     -       -       10,134       226,194  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

        

Class A

     10,486       259,360       286,777       6,295,142  

 

 

Class C

     (12,784     (259,360     (348,198     (6,295,142

 

 

Reacquired:

        

Class A

     (249,817     (6,119,857     (518,544     (12,524,390

 

 

Class C

     (1,437     (29,119     (47,017     (912,675

 

 

Class Y

     (20,526     (539,715     (57,370     (1,430,525

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

     (243,953   $ (5,946,438     (129,662   $ (2,509,045

 

 

 

(a) 

There is an entity that is a record owner of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and owns 68% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with this entity to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to this entity, which is considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by this entity are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 11–Subsequent Event

The Board of Trustees of the Fund unanimously approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which the Fund would transfer all of its assets and liabilities to Invesco Technology Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”).

The reorganization is expected to be consummated in or around April or May 2020. Upon closing of the reorganization, shareholders of the Fund will receive shares of the Acquiring Fund in exchange for their shares of the Fund, and the Fund will liquidate and cease operations.

 

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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, expenses shown in the table do not include the expenses of the underlying funds, which are borne indirectly by the Fund. If transaction costs and indirect expenses were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

              ACTUAL      HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before
expenses)
       
      Beginning      Ending      Expenses      Ending      Expenses            Annualized      
          Account Value            Account Value              Paid During              Account Value          Paid During        Expense
      (05/01/19)      (10/31/19)1      Period2      (10/31/19)      Period2      Ratio

    Class A      

     $1,000.00               $1,022.90               $6.36               $1,018.85              $6.34            1.25%

    Class C      

     1,000.00               1,020.10               9.19               1,016.04              9.17            1.81   

    Class Y      

     1,000.00               1,024.60               5.09               1,020.11              5.08            1.00   

 

1 

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.

2 

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

 

At meetings held on June 10, 2019, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of Invesco Technology Sector Fund (the Fund) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Fund’s Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2019. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.

The Board’s Evaluation Process

The Board’s Investments Committee has established three Sub-Committees which meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). As part of a regularly scheduled basis of in-person Board meetings, the Sub-Committees meet with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from the Investments Committee and Sub-Committees, as well as the information provided to such committees and the Board throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Invesco Advisers and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which

the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year, the independent Trustees also discuss the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.

The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. This information is current as of June 10, 2019.

Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers

The Board reviewed the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the performance of Invesco Advisers in providing these services, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager or managers. The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process oversight, credit analysis and investment risk management. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds such as various back office support functions, trading operations, internal audit, valuation and legal and compliance.

In determining whether to continue the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the Board considered the benefits of reapproving an existing relationship as contrasted with the greater uncertainty that may be associated with entering into a new relationship. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

B. Fund Investment Performance

The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.

The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2016 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the Lipper Emerging Market Funds Index. The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the first quintile of its performance universe for the one year period, the second quintile for the three year period and the third quintile for the five year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one and three year periods and below the performance of the Index for the five year period. The Trustees also reviewed more recent Fund performance and this review did not change their conclusions.

C. Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees

The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group at a common asset level. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense

 

 

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group. The Board noted that the term

“contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain administrative services fees, but that Broadridge does not provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers does not separately charge the Invesco Funds for the administrative services included in the term as defined by Broadridge. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in providing expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group.

The Board also compared the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate (the advisory fee rate after advisory fee waivers and before other expense limitations/waivers) to the effective advisory fee rates of other mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund, based on asset balances as of December 31, 2016. The Board noted that the Fund’s rate was below the rate of two such mutual funds.

The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other client accounts with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund.

The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts. The Board also noted that the sub-advisory fees are not paid directly by the Fund, but rather, are payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers.

D. Economies of Scale and Breakpoints

The Board considered the extent to which there are economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund. The Board also considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule. The Board noted that the Fund shares directly in economies of scale through lower fees charged by third party service providers based on the combined size of the Invesco Funds advised by Invesco Advisers.

E. Profitability and Financial Resources

The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds and the Fund. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing services to the Fund

to be excessive given the nature, quality and extent of the services provided. The Board received and accepted information from Invesco Advisers demonstrating that Invesco Advisers and each Affiliated Sub-Adviser are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

F. Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates

The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board considered comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board considered the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board also considered that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the Board; and that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.

The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Adviser’s or the Affiliated Sub-Adviser’s expenses. The Board also considered that it receives periodic reports from the Chief Compliance Officer of the Invesco Funds demonstrating that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.

The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in money market funds advised by Invesco Advisers pursuant to procedures approved by the Board. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to such investments, although Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods the advisory fees payable by the Invesco Funds with respect to certain investments in the affiliated money market funds. The waiver is in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the amount of advisory fees received by Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s

investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds is fair and reasonable.

The Board also considered that the Fund may use an affiliated broker to execute certain trades for the Fund to, among other things, control information leakage, and was advised that such trades would be executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.

 

 

19                      Invesco Technology Sector Fund


 

 

 

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Semiannual Report to Shareholders

 

  October 31, 2019
 

 

  Invesco Value Opportunities Fund
 

 

Nasdaq:

 
  A: VVOAX  C: VVOCX  R: VVORX  Y: VVOIX  R5: VVONX  R6: VVOSX

 

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Letters to Shareholders

  3      Fund Performance
  5      Schedule of Investments
  7      Financial Statements
  10      Financial Highlights
  11      Notes to Financial Statements
  17      Fund Expenses
  18      Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts

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Letters to Shareholders

 

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Bruce Crockett

 

    

 

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

As independent chair of the Invesco Funds Board, I can assure you that the members of the Board are strong advocates for the interests of investors in Invesco’s mutual funds. We work hard to represent your interests through oversight of the quality of the investment management services your funds receive and other matters important to your investment. This includes but is not limited to: monitoring how the portfolio management teams of the Invesco funds are performing in light of changing economic and market conditions; assessing each portfolio management team’s investment performance within the context of the investment strategy described in the fund’s prospectus; and monitoring for potential conflicts of interests that may impact the nature of the services that your funds receive.

We believe one of the most important services we provide our fund shareholders is the annual review of the funds’ advisory and sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. This review is required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 and focuses on the nature and quality of the services Invesco provides as the adviser to the Invesco funds and the reasonableness of the fees that it charges for those services. Each year, we spend months carefully reviewing information received from Invesco and a variety of independent sources, such as performance and fee data prepared by Lipper Inc. (a subsidiary of Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.), an independent, third-party firm widely recognized as a leader in its field. We also meet with our independent legal counsel and other independent advisers to review and help us assess the information that we have received. Our goal is to assure that you receive quality investment management services for a reasonable fee.

On behalf of the Board, we look forward to continuing to represent your interests and serving your needs.

Sincerely,

 

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Invesco Funds Board of Trustees

 

 

 

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Andrew Schlossberg

        

Dear Shareholders:

This semiannual report includes information about your Fund, including performance data and a complete list of its investments as of the close of the reporting period.

Invesco’s efforts to help investors achieve their financial objectives include providing timely information about the markets, the economy and investing. Our website, invesco.com/us, offers a wide range of market insights and investment perspectives. On the website, you’ll find detailed information about our funds, including performance, holdings and portfolio manager commentaries. You can access information about your account by completing a simple, secure online registration. To do so, select “Log In” on the right side of the homepage, and then select “Register for Individual Account Access.”

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All of us at Invesco look forward to serving your investment management needs. Thank you for investing with us.

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2                      Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


 

Fund Performance

 

   

  Performance summary

 

       

Fund vs. Indexes

 

  

Cumulative total returns, April 30, 2019 to October 31, 2019, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance.

 

Class A Shares

  

 

-3.35%

 

Class C Shares

     -3.66    

Class R Shares

     -3.47    

Class Y Shares

     -3.19    

Class R5 Shares

     -3.09    

Class R6 Shares

     -3.08    

S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)

     4.16    

S&P 1500 Value Index (Style-Specific Index)

     4.90    

Lipper Multi-Cap Value Funds Index (Peer Group Index)

     1.26    

Source(s): RIMES Technologies Corp.; Lipper Inc.

 

  

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US stock market.

    The S&P 1500 Value Index tracks the performance of US large-, mid- and small-cap value stocks.

    The Lipper Multi-Cap Value Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of multicap value funds tracked by Lipper.

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the indexes described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the indexes.

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about your Fund

 

Read the most recent quarterly commentary from your Fund’s portfolio managers by visiting invesco.com/us. Click on “Products” and select “Mutual Funds.” Use the “Product Finder” to locate your Fund; then click on its name to access its product detail page. There, you can learn more about your Fund’s investment strategies, holdings and performance.

    Also, visit blog.invesco.us.com, where many of Invesco’s investment professionals share their insights about market and economic news and trends.

 

 

3                      Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Average Annual Total Returns  

As of 10/31/19, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

 

Class A Shares

        

Inception (6/25/01)

     4.85

10 Years

     8.18  

5 Years

     2.91  

1 Year

     0.96  

Class C Shares

        

Inception (6/25/01)

     4.76

10 Years

     8.04  

5 Years

     3.34  

1 Year

     5.21  

Class R Shares

        

10 Years

     8.54

5 Years

     3.82  

1 Year

     6.60  

Class Y Shares

        

Inception (3/23/05)

     5.17

10 Years

     9.06  

5 Years

     4.34  

1 Year

     7.11  

Class R5 Shares

        

10 Years

     9.22  

5 Years

     4.49  

1 Year

     7.33  

Class R6 Shares

        

10 Years

     8.93

5 Years

     4.32  

1 Year

     7.32  

Effective June 1, 2010, Class A, Class C and Class I shares of the predecessor fund, Van Kampen Value Opportunities Fund, advised by Van Kampen Asset Management were reorganized into Class A, Class C and Class Y shares, respectively, of In-vesco Van Kampen Value Opportunities Fund (renamed Invesco Value Opportunities Fund). Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Class A, Class C and Class Y shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco Value Opportunities Fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

Class R shares incepted on May 23, 2011. Performance shown prior to that date is that of the Fund’s and the predecessor fund’s Class A shares, restated to reflect the higher 12b-1 fees applicable to Class R shares.

Class R5 shares incepted on May 23, 2011. Performance shown prior to that date is that of the Fund’s and the predecessor fund’s Class A shares and

Average Annual Total Returns  

As of 9/30/19, the most recent calendar quarter end, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

 

Class A Shares

        

Inception (6/25/01)

     4.70

10 Years

     7.66  

5 Years

     2.36  

1 Year

     -10.96  

Class C Shares

        

Inception (6/25/01)

     4.60

10 Years

     7.52  

5 Years

     2.80  

1 Year

     -7.20  

Class R Shares

        

10 Years

     8.00

5 Years

     3.28  

1 Year

     -5.94  

Class Y Shares

        

Inception (3/23/05)

     4.97

10 Years

     8.54  

5 Years

     3.79  

1 Year

     -5.50  

Class R5 Shares

        

10 Years

     8.67

5 Years

     3.94  

1 Year

     -5.38  

Class R6 Shares

        

10 Years

     8.38

5 Years

     3.76  

1 Year

     -5.31  

includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

Class R6 shares incepted on April 4, 2017. Performance shown prior to that date is that of the Fund’s and the predecessor fund’s Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/ performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of

this report for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares was 1.22%, 1.93%, 1.47%, 0.97%, 0.85% and 0.80%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.

The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.

Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

4                      Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–95.82%

 

Advertising–0.19%

     

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)

     31,000      $ 674,250  

Omnicom Group, Inc.

     8,655        668,079  
                1,342,329  

Agricultural & Farm Machinery–2.44%

 

  

AGCO Corp.

     219,504        16,833,762  

Auto Parts & Equipment–4.91%

     

Dana, Inc.

     1,086,068        17,626,884  

Delphi Technologies PLC

     1,333,830        16,286,064  
                33,912,948  

Building Products–8.60%

     

Masco Corp.

     604,136        27,941,290  

Owens Corning

     514,800        31,546,944  
                59,488,234  

Construction & Engineering–5.05%

 

  

AECOM(b)

     714,473        28,586,065  

Fluor Corp.

     394,800        6,360,228  
                34,946,293  

Consumer Finance–1.10%

     

SLM Corp.

     899,500        7,591,780  

Distributors–4.07%

     

LKQ Corp.(b)

     828,400        28,157,316  

Diversified Banks–5.41%

     

Bank of America Corp.

     383,294        11,985,603  

Citigroup, Inc.

     325,321        23,377,567  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     16,105        2,011,837  
                37,375,007  

Diversified Chemicals–4.24%

     

Chemours Co. (The)

     614,575        10,085,176  

Huntsman Corp.

     867,700        19,202,201  
                29,287,377  

Electronic Manufacturing Services–3.44%

 

  

Flex Ltd.(b)

     2,024,280        23,785,290  

Environmental & Facilities Services–1.58%

 

  

Stericycle, Inc.(b)

     190,068        10,947,917  

Health Care Distributors–2.15%

     

McKesson Corp.

     111,700        14,856,100  

Health Care Facilities–2.04%

     

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.(b)

     1,918,485        14,100,865  
      Shares      Value  

Health Care Services–1.50%

     

Cigna Corp.

     58,000      $ 10,350,680  

Homebuilding–0.24%

     

D.R. Horton, Inc.

     31,600        1,654,892  

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–0.33%

 

  

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.(b)

     44,500        2,258,820  

Household Products–3.08%

     

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.

     423,471        21,262,479  

Industrial Conglomerates–3.59%

     

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

     163,200        24,850,464  

Industrial Machinery–0.53%

     

Timken Co. (The)

     75,200        3,684,800  

Investment Banking & Brokerage–2.93%

 

  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

     94,900        20,249,762  

Life & Health Insurance–0.05%

     

MetLife, Inc.

     8,000        374,320  

Managed Health Care–2.19%

     

Anthem, Inc.

     56,200        15,122,296  

Metal & Glass Containers–4.68%

     

Crown Holdings, Inc.(b)

     444,200        32,355,528  

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–7.75%

 

  

Apache Corp.

     122,000        2,642,520  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

     146,000        12,520,960  

Noble Energy, Inc.

     670,300        12,909,978  

Parsley Energy, Inc., Class A

     798,300        12,621,123  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

     104,600        12,867,892  
                53,562,473  

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing–2.61%

 

  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     281,800        18,021,110  

Other Diversified Financial Services–1.97%

 

AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc.

     632,000        13,651,200  

Paper Packaging–3.78%

     

Sealed Air Corp.

     625,900        26,143,843  

Pharmaceuticals–3.21%

     

Mylan N.V.(b)

     827,500        15,846,625  

Novartis AG (Switzerland)

     72,900        6,368,373  
                22,214,998  

Steel–2.37%

     

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.(b)

     781,321        16,415,554  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

5                         Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


      Shares      Value  

 

Systems Software–3.30%

     

Oracle Corp.

     419,200      $ 22,842,208  

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance–6.49%

 

  

MGIC Investment Corp.

     1,942,616        26,633,265  

Radian Group, Inc.

     725,449        18,208,770  
                44,842,035  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $637,154,531)

 

     662,482,680  

Money Market Funds–3.16%

     

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.71%(c)

     7,648,739        7,648,739  
      Shares      Value  

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.90%(c)

     5,462,994      $ 5,465,180  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.66%(c)

     8,741,417        8,741,416  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $21,853,747)

 

     21,855,335  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–98.98% (Cost $659,008,278)

 

     684,338,015  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–1.02%

 

     7,082,942  

NET ASSETS–100.00%

            $ 691,420,957  
 

 

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a) 

Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

(b) 

Non-income producing security.

(c) 

The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2019.

Portfolio Composition

By sector, based on Net Assets

as of October 31, 2019

 

Industrials

     21.79

Financials

     17.95  

Materials

     15.07  

Health Care

     11.09  

Energy

     10.36  

Consumer Discretionary

     9.55  

Information Technology

     6.74  

Consumer Staples

     3.08  

Communication Services

     0.19  

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

     4.18  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

6                         Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Assets:

  

Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $637,154,531)

   $ 662,482,680  

 

 

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value
(Cost $21,853,747)

     21,855,335  

 

 

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $606)

     651  

 

 

Receivable for:

  

Investments sold

     8,222,902  

 

 

Dividends

     453,059  

 

 

Fund shares sold

     155,082  

 

 

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     497,367  

 

 

Other assets

     44,642  

 

 

Total assets

     693,711,718  

 

 

Liabilities:

  

Payable for:

  

Fund shares reacquired

     791,351  

 

 

Accrued fees to affiliates

     895,432  

 

 

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     1,459  

 

 

Accrued other operating expenses

     63,984  

 

 

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     538,535  

 

 

Total liabilities

     2,290,761  

 

 

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 691,420,957  

 

 

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 658,147,519  

 

 

Distributable earnings

     33,273,438  

 

 
   $ 691,420,957  

 

 

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $ 601,507,167  

 

 

Class C

   $ 14,375,493  

 

 

Class R

   $ 9,267,348  

 

 

Class Y

   $ 34,179,156  

 

 

Class R5

   $ 723,006  

 

 

Class R6

   $ 31,368,787  

 

 

Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Class A

     48,472,994  

 

 

Class C

     1,240,809  

 

 

Class R

     756,614  

 

 

Class Y

     2,745,543  

 

 

Class R5

     57,617  

 

 

Class R6

     2,496,060  

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 12.41  

 

 

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $12.41 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 13.13  

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 11.59  

 

 

Class R:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 12.25  

 

 

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 12.45  

 

 

Class R5:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 12.55  

 

 

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 12.57  

 

 
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

7                         Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Statement of Operations

For the six months ended October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Investment income:

  

Dividends

   $ 4,184,445  

 

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

     285,585  

 

 

Total investment income

     4,470,030  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     2,331,605  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     50,178  

 

 

Custodian fees

     1,053  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     752,873  

 

 

Class C

     62,183  

 

 

Class R

     24,402  

 

 

Transfer agent fees– A, C, R and Y

     830,240  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R5

     703  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R6

     3,301  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     11,657  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     48,720  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     10,604  

 

 

Professional services fees

     17,379  

 

 

Other

     13,162  

 

 

Total expenses

     4,158,060  

 

 

Less: Fees waived, expenses reimbursed and/or expense offset arrangement(s)

     (23,337

 

 

Net expenses

     4,134,723  

 

 

Net investment income

     335,307  

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Investment securities

     (1,417,098

 

 

Foreign currencies

     (3,149

 

 
     (1,420,247

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

  

Investment securities

     (25,802,318

 

 

Foreign currencies

     12,878  

 

 
     (25,789,440

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (27,209,687

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (26,874,380

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

8                         Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the six months ended October 31, 2019 and the year ended April 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

     October 31,
2019
   

April 30,

2019

 

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 335,307     $ (9,990

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,420,247     53,175,770  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (25,789,440     (28,833,478

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (26,874,380     24,332,302  

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

           (68,727,018

 

 

Class C

           (7,256,248

 

 

Class R

           (1,393,943

 

 

Class Y

           (4,210,458

 

 

Class R5

           (267,250

 

 

Class R6

           (3,356,878

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

           (85,211,795

 

 

Share transactions-net:

    

Class A

     (33,929,492     41,564,681  

 

 

Class C

     (1,979,676     (41,578,892

 

 

Class R

     (1,172,787     (905,036

 

 

Class Y

     (1,927,135     1,018,691  

 

 

Class R5

     (1,364,096     (43,992

 

 

Class R6

     (289,445     6,374,257  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

     (40,662,631     6,429,709  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (67,537,011     (54,449,784

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of period

     758,957,968       813,407,752  

 

 

End of period

   $ 691,420,957     $ 758,957,968  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

9                         Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Financial Highlights

(Unaudited)

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

    Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)(a)
    Net gains
(losses)
on
securities
(both
realized
and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return (b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee
waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
without
fee
waivers
and/or
expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
net
investment
income
(loss) to
average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover (c)
 

Class A

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    $12.84       $ 0.00       $(0.43 )(d)      $(0.43     $       –       $       –       $       –       $12.41       (3.35 )%(d)      $601,507       1.22 %(e)      1.22 %(e)      0.07 %(e)      12

Year ended 04/30/19

    14.24       0.00       0.18       0.18             (1.58     (1.58     12.84       3.58       658,685       1.21       1.21       0.02       51  

Year ended 04/30/18

    13.50       0.01       1.48       1.49             (0.75     (0.75     14.24       10.87       662,211       1.21       1.21       0.04       30  

Year ended 04/30/17

    11.60       0.01       2.05       2.06       (0.02     (0.14     (0.16     13.50       17.81       645,216       1.26       1.27       0.07       33  

Year ended 04/30/16

    14.45       0.02       (1.08     (1.06     (0.13     (1.66     (1.79     11.60       (6.93     622,026       1.25       1.25       0.17       38  

Year ended 04/30/15

    14.24       0.13       0.33       0.46       (0.25           (0.25     14.45       3.29       754,084       1.22       1.23       0.88       64  

Class C

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    12.02       (0.03     (0.40 )(d)      (0.43                       11.59       (3.58 )(d)      14,375       1.80 (e)(f)      1.80 (e)(f)      (0.51 )(e)      12  

Year ended 04/30/19

    13.54       (0.09     0.15       0.06             (1.58     (1.58     12.02       2.83 (f)      17,027       1.92 (f)      1.92 (f)      (0.69 )(f)      51  

Year ended 04/30/18

    12.96       (0.09     1.42       1.33             (0.75     (0.75     13.54       10.07 (f)      68,174       1.91 (f)      1.91 (f)      (0.66 )(f)      30  

Year ended 04/30/17

    11.20       (0.08     1.98       1.90             (0.14     (0.14     12.96       17.00 (f)      82,590       1.97 (f)      1.98 (f)      (0.64 )(f)      33  

Year ended 04/30/16

    14.07       (0.07     (1.05     (1.12     (0.09     (1.66     (1.75     11.20       (7.57 )(f)      79,538       1.97 (f)      1.97 (f)      (0.55 )(f)      38  

Year ended 04/30/15

    13.87       0.02       0.33       0.35       (0.15           (0.15     14.07       2.53 (f)      99,994       1.95 (f)      1.96 (f)      0.15 (f)      64  

Class R

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    12.69       (0.01     (0.43 )(d)      (0.44                       12.25       (3.47 )(d)      9,267       1.47 (e)      1.47 (e)      (0.18 )(e)      12  

Year ended 04/30/19

    14.13       (0.03     0.17       0.14             (1.58     (1.58     12.69       3.32       10,898       1.46       1.46       (0.23     51  

Year ended 04/30/18

    13.43       (0.03     1.48       1.45             (0.75     (0.75     14.13       10.63       12,955       1.46       1.46       (0.21     30  

Year ended 04/30/17

    11.55       (0.02     2.04       2.02             (0.14     (0.14     13.43       17.53       14,135       1.51       1.52       (0.18     33  

Year ended 04/30/16

    14.41       (0.01     (1.07     (1.08     (0.12     (1.66     (1.78     11.55       (7.12     16,119       1.50       1.50       (0.08     38  

Year ended 04/30/15

    14.20       0.09       0.33       0.42       (0.21           (0.21     14.41       3.03       20,696       1.47       1.48       0.63       64  

Class Y

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    12.86       0.02       (0.43 )(d)      (0.41                       12.45       (3.19 )(d)      34,179       0.97 (e)      0.97 (e)      0.32 (e)      12  

Year ended 04/30/19

    14.23       0.04       0.17       0.21             (1.58     (1.58     12.86       3.80       37,469       0.96       0.96       0.27       51  

Year ended 04/30/18

    13.46       0.04       1.48       1.52             (0.75     (0.75     14.23       11.13       39,323       0.96       0.96       0.29       30  

Year ended 04/30/17

    11.56       0.04       2.06       2.10       (0.06     (0.14     (0.20     13.46       18.17       46,105       1.01       1.02       0.32       33  

Year ended 04/30/16

    14.39       0.05       (1.08     (1.03     (0.14     (1.66     (1.80     11.56       (6.71     21,016       1.00       1.00       0.42       38  

Year ended 04/30/15

    14.21       0.16       0.33       0.49       (0.31           (0.31     14.39       3.55       22,295       0.97       0.98       1.13       64  

Class R5

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    12.95       0.03       (0.43 )(d)      (0.40                       12.55       (3.09 )(d)      723       0.82 (e)      0.82 (e)      0.47 (e)      12  

Year ended 04/30/19

    14.29       0.05       0.19       0.24             (1.58     (1.58     12.95       4.01       2,212       0.84       0.84       0.39       51  

Year ended 04/30/18

    13.50       0.06       1.48       1.54             (0.75     (0.75     14.29       11.25       2,439       0.84       0.84       0.41       30  

Year ended 04/30/17

    11.60       0.06       2.06       2.12       (0.08     (0.14     (0.22     13.50       18.30       2,456       0.85       0.86       0.48       33  

Year ended 04/30/16

    14.42       0.08       (1.09     (1.01     (0.15     (1.66     (1.81     11.60       (6.56     2,850       0.84       0.84       0.58       38  

Year ended 04/30/15

    14.25       0.19       0.33       0.52       (0.35           (0.35     14.42       3.76       2,952       0.82       0.83       1.28       64  

Class R6

                           

Six months ended 10/31/19

    12.97       0.03       (0.43 )(d)      (0.40                       12.57       (3.08 )(d)      31,369       0.74 (e)      0.74 (e)      0.55 (e)      12  

Year ended 04/30/19

    14.31       0.06       0.18       0.24             (1.58     (1.58     12.97       4.00       32,666       0.79       0.79       0.44       51  

Year ended 04/30/18

    13.50       0.08       1.48       1.56             (0.75     (0.75     14.31       11.40       28,305       0.77       0.77       0.48       30  

Year ended 04/30/17(g)

    13.60       0.01       (0.11     (0.10                       13.50       (0.74     10       0.76 (h)      0.76 (h)      0.57 (h)      33  

 

(a) 

Calculated using average shares outstanding.

(b) 

Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(c) 

Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

(d) 

Includes litigation proceeds received during the period. Had these litigation proceeds not been received, Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) per share would have been $(0.51), $(0.48), $(0.51), $(0.51), $(0.51) and $(0.51) for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively. Total returns would have been lower.

(e) 

Ratios are annualized and based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $599,224, $14,823, $9,710, $34,158, $1,398 and $30,667 for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.

(f) 

The total return, ratio of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect actual 12b-1 fees of 0.83%, 0.96%, 0.95%, 0.97%, 0.97% and 0.98% for the six months ended October 31, 2019 and the years ended April 30, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

(g) 

Commencement date of April 04, 2017.

(h) 

Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

10                         Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco Value Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.

The Fund’s investment objective is total return through growth of capital and current income.

The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for ten years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the tenth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A. Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates

 

11                      Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B.

Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C.

Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.

D.

Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes.

E.

Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F.

Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated to each share class based on relative net assets. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.

G.

Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.

H.

Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.

I.

Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends,

 

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interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

J.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets    Rate    

 

 

First $250 million

     0.695%  

 

 

Next $250 million

     0.670%  

 

 

Next $500 million

     0.645%  

 

 

Next $1.5 billion

     0.620%  

 

 

Next $2.5 billion

     0.595%  

 

 

Next $2.5 billion

     0.570%  

 

 

Next $2.5 billion

     0.545%  

 

 

Over $10 billion

     0.520%  

 

 

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.67%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2020, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed above) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.00%, 2.75%, 2.25%, 1.75%, 1.75% and 1.75%, respectively, of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2020. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2021, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash (excluding investments of cash collateral from securities lending) in such affiliated money market funds.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $15,290.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the

 

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course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

Shares of the Fund are distributed by Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”). The Fund has adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, and a service plan (collectively, the “Plans”) for Class A, Class C and Class R shares to compensate IDI for the sale, distribution, shareholder servicing and maintenance of shareholder accounts for these shares. Under the Plans, the Fund will incur annual fees of up to 0.25% of Class A average daily net assets, up to 1.00% of Class C average daily net assets and up to 0.50% of Class R average daily net assets. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly.

With respect to Class C shares, the Fund is authorized to reimburse in future years any distribution related expenses that exceed the maximum annual reimbursement rate for such class, so long as such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed the Class C maximum annual reimbursement rate, respectively. With respect to Class A shares, distribution related expenses that exceed the maximum annual reimbursement rate for such class are not carried forward to future years and the Fund will not reimburse IDI for any such expenses.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under these agreements are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the six months ended October 31, 2019, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $24,371 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $212 and $305 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund incurred $2,968 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

 

    Level 1 –    Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
    Level 2 –    Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
    Level 3 –    Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

As of October 31, 2019, all of the securities in this Fund were valued based on Level 1 inputs (see the Schedule of Investments for security categories). The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 

 

Investments in Securities

           

 

 

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

   $ 656,114,307      $ 6,368,373        $–      $ 662,482,680  

 

 

Money Market Funds

     21,855,335                      21,855,335  

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 677,969,642      $ 6,368,373        $–      $ 684,338,015  

 

 

NOTE 4–Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the six-month period ended October 31, 2019, the Fund engaged in securities purchases of $0 and securities sales of $2,027,302, which resulted in net realized gains of $873,263.

NOTE 5–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)

The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $8,047.

 

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NOTE 6–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 7–Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 8–Tax Information

The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Fund’s capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforward) under income tax regulations. The tax character of distributions paid during the year and the tax components of net assets will be reported at the Fund’s fiscal year-end.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund did not have a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2019.

NOTE 9–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $77,237,769 and $112,831,279, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis

 

 

 

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 106,472,074  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (85,588,170

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 20,883,904  

 

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $663,454,111.

  

NOTE 10–Share Information

 

    Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
    Six months ended
October 31, 2019(a)
    Year ended
April 30, 2019
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Sold:

       

Class A

    1,126,279       $ 13,465,451       2,997,323       $  38,539,069  

 

 

Class C

    78,390       876,001       261,349       3,284,811  

 

 

Class R

    40,797       487,138       84,122       1,110,544  

 

 

Class Y

    305,464       3,720,771       1,098,977       13,944,039  

 

 

Class R5

    2,587       31,825       20,827       293,122  

 

 

Class R6

    404,398       4,889,582       811,481       10,686,666  

 

 

 

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     Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
     Six months ended
October 31, 2019(a)
    Year ended
April 30, 2019
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

        

Class A

     -     $ -       6,168,261     $ 65,568,617  

 

 

Class C

     -       -       682,635       6,812,768  

 

 

Class R

     -       -       132,621       1,393,851  

 

 

Class Y

     -       -       363,569       3,868,374  

 

 

Class R5

     -       -       24,915       266,591  

 

 

Class R6

     -       -       308,054       3,302,335  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

 

   

Class A

     78,490       939,850       3,463,765       40,606,720  

 

 

Class C

     (83,951     (939,850     (3,690,780     (40,606,720

 

 

Reacquired:

        

Class A

     (4,036,162     (48,334,793     (7,830,091     (103,149,725

 

 

Class C

     (169,668     (1,915,827     (871,075     (11,069,751

 

 

Class R

     (143,129     (1,659,925     (274,956     (3,409,431

 

 

Class Y

     (472,667     (5,647,906     (1,313,108     (16,793,722

 

 

Class R5

     (115,799     (1,395,921     (45,550     (603,705

 

 

Class R6

     (426,698     (5,179,027     (579,271     (7,614,744

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

     (3,411,669   $ (40,662,631     1,813,068     $ 6,429,709  

 

 

 

(a) 

There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 30% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

 

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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, expenses shown in the table do not include the expenses of the underlying funds, which are borne indirectly by the Fund. If transaction costs and indirect expenses were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     

Beginning
Account Value
        (05/01/19)         

   ACTUAL   

 

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before
expenses)

  

Annualized
Expense
        Ratio        

   Ending
Account Value
        (10/31/19)         
   Expenses
Paid During
         Period        
   Ending
Account Value
        (10/31/19)        
   Expenses
Paid During
         Period        

Class A

     $ 1,000.00      $ 966.50      $ 6.03      $ 1,019.00      $ 6.19        1.22 %

Class C

       1,000.00        964.20        8.89        1,016.09        9.12        1.80

Class R

       1,000.00        965.30        7.26        1,017.75        7.46        1.47

Class Y

       1,000.00        968.10        4.80        1,020.26        4.93        0.97

Class R5

       1,000.00        969.10        4.06        1,021.01        4.17        0.82

      Class R6      

       1,000.00        969.20        3.66        1,021.42        3.76        0.74

 

1

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.

2

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

 

At meetings held on June 10, 2019, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of Invesco Value Opportunities Fund (the Fund) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Fund’s Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2019. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.

The Board’s Evaluation Process

The Board’s Investments Committee has established three Sub-Committees which meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). As part of a regularly scheduled basis of in-person Board meetings, the Sub-Committees meet with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from the Investments Committee and Sub-Committees, as well as the information provided to such committees and the Board throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Invesco Advisers and Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which

the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year, the independent Trustees also discuss the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.

The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. This information is current as of June 10, 2019.

Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub–Advisers

The Board reviewed the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the performance of Invesco Advisers in providing these services, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager or managers. The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process oversight, credit analysis and investment risk management. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds such as various back office support functions, trading operations, internal audit, valuation and legal and compliance.

In determining whether to continue the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, the Board considered the benefits of reapproving an existing relationship as contrasted with the greater uncertainty that may be associated with entering into a new relationship. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

B. Fund Investment Performance

The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.

The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2016 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the Lipper Emerging Market Funds Index. The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the first quintile of its performance universe for the one year period, the second quintile for the three year period and the third quintile for the five year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one and three year periods and below the performance of the Index for the five year period. The Trustees also reviewed more recent Fund performance and this review did not change their conclusions.

C. Advisory and Sub–Advisory Fees

The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group at a common asset level. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense

 

 

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group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain administrative services fees, but that Broadridge does not provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers does not separately charge the Invesco Funds for the administrative services included in the term as defined by Broadridge. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in providing expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group.

The Board also compared the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate (the advisory fee rate after advisory fee waivers and before other expense limitations/waivers) to the effective advisory fee rates of other mutual funds advised by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund, based on asset balances as of December 31, 2016. The Board noted that the Fund’s rate was below the rate of two such mutual funds.

The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other client accounts with investment strategies comparable to those of the Fund.

The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts. The Board also noted that the sub-advisory fees are not paid directly by the Fund, but rather, are payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers.

D. Economies of Scale and Breakpoints

The Board considered the extent to which there are economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund. The Board also considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule. The Board noted that the Fund shares directly in economies of scale through lower fees charged by third party service providers based on the combined size of the Invesco Funds advised by Invesco Advisers.

E. Profitability and Financial Resources

The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds and the Fund. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing services to the Fund

to be excessive given the nature, quality and extent of the services provided. The Board received and accepted information from Invesco Advisers demonstrating that Invesco Advisers and each Affiliated Sub-Adviser are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

F. Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates

The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board considered comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board considered the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board also considered that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the Board; and that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.

The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Adviser’s or the Affiliated Sub-Adviser’s expenses. The Board also considered that it receives periodic reports from the Chief Compliance Officer of the Invesco Funds demonstrating that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.

The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in money market funds advised by Invesco Advisers pursuant to procedures approved by the Board. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to such investments, although Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods the advisory fees payable by the Invesco Funds with respect to certain investments in the affiliated money market funds. The waiver is in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the amount of advisory fees received by Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s

investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds is fair and reasonable.

The Board also considered that the Fund may use an affiliated broker to execute certain trades for the Fund to, among other things, control information leakage, and was advised that such trades would be executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.

 

 

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Fund holdings and proxy voting information

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the list appears in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The most recent list of portfolio holdings is available at invesco.com/completeqtrholdings. Shareholders can also look up the Fund’s Form N-PORT filings on the SEC website, sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are shown below.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246, or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/proxysearch. This information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

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Shareholder Report for the

 

Four Months Ended 10/31/2019

 

 

 

Invesco

Oppenheimer

Gold & Special

Minerals Fund*

 

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

 

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by enrolling at invesco.com/edelivery.

 

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800 959 4246 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with your financial intermediary or all funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.

 

*Prior to the close of business on May 24, 2019, the Fund’s name was Oppenheimer Gold & Special Minerals Fund. See Important Update on the following page for more information.


Important Update

On October 18, 2018, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, an indirect corporate parent of OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and its subsidiaries OFI Global Asset Management, Inc., OFI SteelPath, Inc. and OFI Advisors, LLC, announced that it had entered into an agreement whereby Invesco Ltd., a global investment management company would acquire OppenheimerFunds and its subsidiaries (together, “OppenheimerFunds”). After the close of business on May 24, 2019 Invesco Ltd. completed the acquisition of OppenheimerFunds. This Fund was included in that acquisition and as of that date, became part of the Invesco family of funds. Please visit invesco.com for more information or call Invesco’s Client Services team at 800-959-4246.


Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

Class A Shares

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AT 10/31/19

 

   

Class A Shares of the Fund

   
      Without Sales Charge     With Sales Charge     MSCI World Index 

6-Month

      30.81 %       23.61 %       3.55 %

1-Year

      43.32       35.48       12.69

5-Year

      11.33       10.08       7.58

10-Year

      -1.68       -2.23       9.48

Performance quoted is past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Visit invesco.com for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value (NAV). Investment return and principal value will vary so that you may have a gain or a loss when you sell shares. Fund returns include changes in share price, reinvested distributions and a 5.50% maximum applicable sales charge except where “without sales charge” is indicated. As the result of a reorganization after the close of business on May 24, 2019, the returns of the Fund for periods on or prior to May 24, 2019 reflect performance of the Oppenheimer predecessor fund. Share class returns will differ from those of the predecessor fund because they have different expenses. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. Returns do not consider capital gains or income taxes on an individual’s investment. See Fund prospectus and

 

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summary prospectus for more information on share classes, sales charges and new fee agreements, if any. Fund literature is available at invesco.com.

 

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Top Holdings and Allocations

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

Northern Star Resources Ltd.      5.3%   
Barrick Gold Corp.      5.2      
Newmont Goldcorp Corp.      5.1      
Evolution Mining Ltd.      4.5      
Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.      4.5      
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Cl. A      3.7      
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.      3.6      
B2Gold Corp.      3.0      

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.,

Sponsored ADR

     3.0      
Gold Fields Ltd., Sponsored ADR      2.8      

Holdings and allocations are subject to change and are not buy/sell recommendations. Percentages are as of October 31, 2019, and are based on net assets.

    

 

 

REGIONAL ALLOCATION

 

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Holdings and allocations are subject to change and are not buy/sell recommendations. Percentages are as of October 31, 2019 and are based on total market value of investments.

For more current Fund holdings, please visit invesco.com.

 

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Share Class Performance

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS WITHOUT SALES CHARGE AS OF 10/31/19

 

    Inception
Date
  6-Month       1-Year       5-Year       10-Year    

Class A (OPGSX)

  7/19/83   30.81%   43.32%   11.33%   -1.68%

Class C (OGMCX)

  11/1/95   30.35      42.23      10.50      -2.41   

Class R (OGMNX)

  3/1/01   30.70      42.91      11.05      -1.95   

Class Y (OGMYX)

  9/7/10   31.01      43.65      11.62      -5.731  

Class R5 (IOGYX)2

  5/24/19   31.01      43.55      11.36      -1.661  

Class R6 (OGMIX)3

  10/26/12   31.09      43.85      11.80      -6.181  

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS WITH SALES CHARGE AS OF 10/31/19

 

    Inception
Date
  6-Month       1-Year       5-Year       10-Year    

Class A (OPGSX)

  7/19/83   23.61%   35.48%   10.08%   -2.23%

Class C (OGMCX)

  11/1/95   29.35      41.23      10.50      -2.41   

Class R (OGMNX)

  3/1/01   30.70      42.91      11.05      -1.95   

Class Y (OGMYX)

  9/7/10   31.01      43.65      11.62      -5.731  

Class R5 (IOGYX)2

  5/24/19   31.01      43.55      11.36      -1.661  

Class R6 (OGMIX)3

  10/26/12   31.09      43.85      11.80      -6.181  

1. Shows performance since inception.

2. Class R5 shares’ performance shown prior to the inception date (after the close of business on May 24, 2019) is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares at net asset value (NAV) and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares. Class A shares’ performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

3. Class R6 shares’ returns shown for periods ending on or prior to May 24, 2019 are those of the Class I shares of the predecessor fund.

Performance quoted is past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Visit invesco.com for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value (NAV). Investment return and principal value will vary so that you may have a gain or a loss when you sell shares. Performance shown at NAV does not include the applicable front-end sales charge, which would have reduced the performance. The current maximum initial sales charge for Class A shares is 5.50% and the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is 1% for the 1-year period. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares have no sales charge; therefore, performance is at NAV. Effective after the close of business on May 24, 2019, Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, and Class I shares of the predecessor fund were reorganized into Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, and Class R6 shares, respectively, of the Fund. Class R5 shares’ performance shown prior to the inception date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares at NAV and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares. Class A shares’ performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Returns shown for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5, and Class R6 shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and the Fund. Share class returns will differ from those of the predecessor fund because of different

 

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expenses. See Fund prospectuses and summary prospectuses for more information on share classes, sales charges and new fee agreements, if any. Fund literature is available at invesco.com.

The MSCI World Index is an index of issuers listed on the stock exchanges of foreign countries and the United States. It is widely recognized as a measure of global stock market performance. The Index is unmanaged and cannot be purchased directly by investors. While index comparisons may be useful to provide a benchmark for the Fund’s performance, it must be noted that the Fund’s investments are not limited to the investments comprising the Index. Index performance includes reinvestment of income, but does not reflect transaction costs, fees, expenses or taxes. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only as a benchmark for the Fund’s performance, and does not predict or depict performance of the Fund. The Fund’s performance reflects the effects of the Fund’s business and operating expenses.

Before investing, investors should carefully read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus and carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. For this and more complete information about the fund(s), investors should ask their advisors for a prospectus/summary prospectus or visit invesco. com/fundprospectus.

Shares of Invesco funds are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not guaranteed by any bank, are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency, and involve investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.

 

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Fund Expenses

Fund Expenses. As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and/or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service fees; and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000.00 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire 6-month period ended October 31, 2019.

Actual Expenses. The first section of the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section for the class of shares you hold, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expense that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600.00 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During 6 Months Ended October 31, 2019” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes. The second section of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio for each class of shares, and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year for each class before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example for the class of shares you hold with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front-end or contingent deferred sales charges (loads). Therefore, the “hypothetical” section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Actual    Beginning
Account
Value
May 1, 2019
     Ending
Account
Value
October 31, 2019
   Expenses
Paid During
6 Months Ended
October 31, 20191,2

Class A

   $     1,000.00                $ 1,308.10          $ 6.81        

Class C

     1,000.00                  1,303.50            11.16        

Class R

     1,000.00                  1,307.00            8.26        

Class Y

     1,000.00                  1,310.10            5.35        

Class R5

     1,000.00                  1,310.10            4.05        

Class R6

     1,000.00                  1,310.90            4.36        
Hypothetical         
(5% return before expenses)                           

Class A

     1,000.00                  1,019.25            5.96        

Class C

     1,000.00                  1,015.48            9.77        

Class R

     1,000.00                  1,018.00            7.23        

Class Y

     1,000.00                  1,020.51            4.68        

Class R5

     1,000.00                  1,021.11            4.07        

Class R6

     1,000.00                  1,021.37            3.82        

1. Actual expenses paid for Class A, C, R, Y, and R6 are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for that class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Actual expenses paid for Class R5 are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for that class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 160/366 to reflect the period from after the close of business on May 24, 2019 (inception of offering) to October 31, 2019.

2. Hypothetical expenses paid for all classes are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for that class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

Those annualized expense ratios, excluding indirect expenses from affiliated funds, based on the 6-month period ended October 31, 2019 for Classes A, C, R, Y and R6 and for the period from after the close of business on May 24, 2019 (inception of offering) to October 31, 2019 for Class R5 are as follows:

 

Class    Expense Ratios  
Class A      1.17
Class C      1.92  
Class R      1.42  
Class Y      0.92  
Class R5      0.80  
Class R6      0.75  

The expense ratios reflect voluntary and/or contractual waivers and/or reimbursements of expenses by the Fund’s Manager. Some of these undertakings may be modified or terminated at any time, as indicated in the Fund’s prospectus. The “Consolidated Financial Highlights”

 

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tables in the Fund’s financial statements, included in this report, also show the gross expense ratios, without such waivers or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses, if applicable.

 

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CONSOLIDATED

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS October 31, 2019 Unaudited

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks—99.1%

                

Consumer Discretionary—0.0%

                

Internet & Catalog Retail—0.0%

    

Artemis Gold, Inc.1

 

   

 

394,000

 

 

 

   $

 

349,996

 

 

 

Industrials—1.6%

                

Commercial Services & Supplies—0.0%

 

  

Tomra Systems ASA

 

   

 

20,000

 

 

 

    

 

538,486

 

 

 

Electrical Equipment—0.9%

    

GrafTech International Ltd.

 

   

 

900,000

 

 

 

    

 

    10,872,000

 

 

 

Machinery—0.7%

    

Sandvik AB

 

   

 

515,000

 

 

 

    

 

9,090,984

 

 

 

Materials—97.5%

                

Metals & Mining—97.5%

    

Adventus Mining Corp.1

    2,000,000        1,579,227  

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

    739,000        45,426,330  

Alacer Gold Corp.1

    6,720,000        33,265,811  

Alamos Gold, Inc., Cl. A

    2,195,000        11,940,800  

AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group NV

    367,000        9,062,007  

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., Sponsored ADR

    1,723,000        38,043,840  

Argonaut Gold, Inc.1

    900,000        1,469,137  

Auryn Resources, Inc.1

    300,000        444,000  

B2Gold Corp.1

    10,870,000        38,153,700  

Barrick Gold Corp.

    3,831,470        66,514,321  

Bellevue Gold Ltd.1

    11,708,772        4,445,839  

Bushveld Minerals Ltd.1

    7,400,000        2,108,092  

Centerra Gold, Inc.1

    2,236,000        19,064,824  

Continental Gold, Inc.1

    5,570,000        17,761,749  

Dacian Gold Ltd.1,2

    11,540,000        11,876,445  

Dundee Precious Metals, Inc.1

    2,100,000        7,318,351  

Eldorado Gold Corp.1

    2,780,702        23,413,511  

Endeavour Mining Corp.1

    1,099,000        19,900,653  

ERO Copper Corp.1

    1,168,000        14,596,675  

Evolution Mining Ltd.

    20,033,732        57,878,824  

Ferroglobe plc1

    1,320,000        816,024  
     Shares      Value  

Metals & Mining (Continued)

                

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

    2,716,200      $ 22,952,931  

Franco-Nevada Corp.

    204,000        19,781,880  

Fresnillo plc

    590,000        5,435,017  

Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., Cl. H3

    4,400,000        7,992,048  

Gold Fields Ltd., Sponsored ADR

    5,790,000        35,782,200  

Gold Road Resources Ltd.1

    18,162,220        14,365,980  

Golden Star Resources Ltd.1

    5,115,532        17,392,809  

Gran Colombia Gold Corp.1

    140,000        536,785  

Great Bear Resources Ltd.1

    10,000        53,071  

Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd., ADR1

    4,120,000        14,337,600  

Highland Gold Mining Ltd.

    3,285,000        8,702,560  

Independence Group NL

    1,890,000        8,281,705  

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Cl. A1

    18,930,000        46,998,026  

K92 Mining, Inc.1

    8,220,000        14,042,214  

Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.

    1,216,367        57,119,656  

Koza Altin Isletmeleri AS1

    1,582,028        19,463,702  

Largo Resources Ltd.1

    1,590,000        1,593,501  

Liberty Gold Corp.1

    867,000        599,021  

Lion One Metals Ltd.1

    781,500        551,815  

Lundin Gold, Inc.1

    2,279,600        13,673,100  

Maverix Metals, Inc.1

    555,000        2,127,971  

Metals X Ltd.1

    3,190,000        372,111  

New Century Resources Ltd.1

    7,110,000        1,829,613  

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

    90,147        1,968,861  

Newmont Goldcorp Corp.

    1,651,923            65,630,901  

Nickel Mines Ltd.1

    14,300,000        6,295,110  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

    9,940,562        68,157,397  
 

 

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CONSOLIDATED

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

     Shares      Value  

Metals & Mining (Continued)

                

Novo Resources Corp.1

    900,000      $ 1,797,130  

Oceangold Corp.4

    90,000        216,276  

Oceangold Corp.4

    4,320,000            10,364,589  

Osino Resources Corp.1

    1,440,000        819,983  

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.

    1,108,000        10,902,720  

Pan American Silver Corp.

    611,000        10,417,550  

Pantoro Ltd.1

    15,100,000        1,721,783  

Perenti Global Ltd.

    65,634        102,831  

Pilbara Minerals Ltd.1

    6,210,000        1,375,544  

Polymetal International plc

    1,246,000        20,452,254  

Polyus PJSC, GDR4

    339,000        19,956,833  

Polyus PJSC, GDR4

    2,000        116,573  

Pretium Resources, Inc.1

    777,000        7,828,403  

Ramelius Resources Ltd.

    8,170,000        7,185,038  

Real Gold Mining Ltd.1

    10,400,000        0  

Red 5 Ltd.1

    7,100,000        1,364,755  

Resolute Mining Ltd.1

    11,650,000        9,939,750  

Roxgold, Inc.1

    6,010,000        4,426,164  

Royal Gold, Inc.

    124,000        14,314,560  

Royal Nickel Corp.1

    18,850,000        5,510,022  

Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd.1

    7,750,000        20,344,502  

SEMAFO, Inc.1

    4,730,000        15,262,698  

Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., Cl. H3

    6,800,000        16,292,711  

Sibanye Gold Ltd., Sponsored ADR1

    2,790,000        21,343,500  

Silver Lake Resources Ltd.1

    14,980,000        12,106,879  

SilverCrest Metals, Inc.1

    2,370,000        13,585,529  

SolGold plc1

    19,400,000        5,290,901  

SSR Mining, Inc.1

    1,086,000        16,061,940  

Teranga Gold Corp.1

    1,510,000        6,110,622  
     Shares     Value  

Metals & Mining (Continued)

               

TMAC Resources, Inc.1

    1,360,000     $ 4,202,566  

Torex Gold Resources, Inc.1

    1,311,800       19,192,458  

Trevali Mining Corp.1

    23,149,500       3,603,103  

Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd.1

    1,100,000       459,360  

Wallbridge Mining Co. Ltd.1

    100,000       45,934  

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.1

    5,145,100       31,446,401  

Westgold Resources Ltd.1

    11,688,294       19,203,700  

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

    659,000       18,498,130  

Zhaojin Mining Industry Co. Ltd., Cl. H

    10,150,000       11,434,635  
      1,244,416,072  

Total Common Stocks

   

(Cost $902,151,383)

     

 

1,265,267,538

 

 

 

    Units        

Rights, Warrants and Certificates—0.0%

 

Pan American Silver Corp.,

Exp. 2/22/291

    2,300,100       0  

Royal Nickel Corp.,

Exp. 9/21/211

    2,500,000       265,735  

Total Rights, Warrants and Certificates

 

 

(Cost $0)

     

 

265,735

 

 

 

    Shares        

Investment Company—1.1%

               

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class,
1.71%5 (Cost $13,749,804)

    13,749,804       13,749,804  

Total Investments, at Value
(Cost $915,901,187)

    100.2     1,279,283,077  

Net Other Assets (Liabilities)

    (0.2     (3,132,013
 

 

 

 

Net Assets

    100.0   $     1,276,151,064  
 

 

 

 
 

 

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Footnotes to Consolidated Schedule of Investments

1. Non-income producing security.

2. Is or was an affiliate, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, at or during the reporting period, by virtue of the Fund owning at least 5% of the voting securities of the issuer or as a result of the Fund and the issuer having the same investment adviser. Transactions during the reporting period in which the issuer was an affiliate are as follows:

 

     Shares
June 30, 2019
   Gross
Additions
   Gross
Reductions
     Shares
October 31, 2019
 

Common Stock

          

Metals & Mining

          
Dacian Gold Ltd.     10,990,000                550,000               11,540,000  
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.a     7,285,100        40,000        2,180,000        5,145,100  
     Value    Income    Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Change in
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
 

Common Stock

          

Metals & Mining

          
Dacian Gold Ltd.   $ 11,876,445      $      $      $ 7,406,487  
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.a     a               8,152,303        5,296,811  
 

 

 

 

Total   $         11,876,445      $      $         8,152,303      $         12,703,298  
 

 

 

 

a. This security is no longer an affiliate. Therefore, the value has been excluded from this table.    

3. Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at October 31, 2019 was $24,284,759, which represented 1.90% of the Fund’s Net Assets.    

4. The Fund holds securities which have been issued by the same entity and that trade on separate exchanges.

5. The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2019.    

Distribution of investments representing geographic holdings, as a percentage of total investments at value, is as follows:    

 

Geographic Holdings    Value            Percent      

Canada

     $ 573,617,613        44.8 %

Australia

       264,688,433        20.7

United States

       157,511,045        12.3

South Africa

       109,507,140        8.6

Russia

       49,228,220        3.9

China

       35,719,394        2.8

Zambia

       22,952,931        1.8

Ivory Coast

       19,900,653        1.6

Turkey

       19,463,702        1.5

Sweden

       9,090,984        0.7

Netherlands

       9,062,007        0.7

Mexico

       5,435,017        0.4

United Kingdom

       2,108,092        0.2

Norway

       538,486        0.0

Mongolia

       459,360        0.0
    

 

 

 

Total

     $         1,279,283,077        100.0 %
    

 

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

Exchange-Traded Options Written at October 31, 2019

 

                          
Description   

Exercise

Price

     Expiration
Date
    

Number of

Contracts

(000’s)

     Notional
Amount
(000’s)
    

Premiums

Received

   Value

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. Call

     USD  65.000        2/21/20        USD (1      USD  6,500      $ 178,961      $ (291,500

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. Call

     USD  24.000        1/17/20        USD (1      USD  2,400        118,961        (115,000

Endeavour Mining Corp. Put

     CAD  17.000        1/17/20        CAD (1      CAD  1,700        86,197        (20,879

Endeavour Mining Corp. Put

     CAD  21.000        4/17/20        CAD (1      CAD  2,100        140,501        (121,479

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Put

     CAD  9.000        4/17/20        CAD (1      CAD  900        84,822        (50,110

Franco-Nevada Corp. Put

     USD  85.000        4/17/20        USD (1      USD  8,500        279,000        (230,000

Royal Gold, Inc. Put

     USD  110.000        1/17/20        USD (1      USD  11,000        270,181        (390,000

Sibanye Stillwater Put

     USD  7.500        4/17/20        USD (1      USD  750        128,161        (107,500

Torex Gold Resources, Inc. Call

     CAD  19.000        1/17/20        CAD (1      CAD  1,900        96,467        (130,970

Torex Gold Resources, Inc. Put

     CAD  15.000        4/17/20        CAD (1      CAD  1,500        109,255        (58,841
              

 

 

 

Total Exchange-Traded Options Written

 

   $     1,492,506      $     (1,516,279
              

 

 

 

 

Glossary:
Currency abbreviations indicate amounts reporting in currencies

CAD

      Canadian Dollar
Definition

ADR

      American Depositary Receipt

GDR

      Global Depositary Receipt

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES October 31, 2019 Unaudited

 

Assets

        

Investments, at value—see accompanying consolidated schedule of investments:

  

Unaffiliated companies (cost $884,973,389)

   $ 1,253,656,828  

Affiliated companies (cost $30,927,798)

     25,626,249  
  

 

 

 

       1,279,283,077  

Cash

     503,665  

Cash—foreign currencies (cost $3,773,846)

     3,750,672  

Receivables and other assets:

  

Investments sold

     2,688,920  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

     2,357,591  

Dividends

     1,058,966  

Other

     356,976  
  

 

 

 

Total assets

 

    

 

1,289,999,867

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Options written, at value (premiums received $1,492,506)

     1,516,279  

Payables and other liabilities:

  

Investments purchased

     8,091,294  

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

     2,753,074  

Transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees

     796,328  

Distribution and service plan fees

     242,476  

Trustees’ compensation

     140,877  

Shareholder communications

     98,796  

Advisory fees

     22,312  

Administration fees

     485  

Other

     186,882  
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

    

 

13,848,803

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,276,151,064  
  

 

 

 

  

Composition of Net Assets

        

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 2,434,193,350  

Total accumulated loss

     (1,158,042,286
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 1,276,151,064  
  

 

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Unaudited / Continued

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

        

Class A Shares:

  

Net asset value and redemption price per share (based on net assets of $603,561,536

and 31,233,172 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

   $ 19.32  
Maximum offering price per share (net asset value plus sales charge of 5.50% of offering price)    $ 20.44  

Class C Shares:

  

Net asset value, redemption price (excludes applicable contingent deferred sales charge)

and offering price per share (based on net assets of $92,047,754 and 5,267,294 shares of

beneficial interest outstanding)

   $ 17.48  

Class R Shares:

  

Net asset value, redemption price and offering price per share (based on net assets of

$123,819,841 and 6,748,432 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

   $ 18.35  

Class Y Shares:

  

Net asset value, redemption price and offering price per share (based on net assets of

  
$295,280,104 and 15,260,474 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)    $ 19.35  

Class R5 Shares:

  

Net asset value, redemption price and offering price per share (based on net assets of $13,120

and 678 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

   $ 19.35  

Class R6 Shares:

  

Net asset value, redemption price and offering price per share (based on net assets of

$161,428,709 and 8,268,143 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

   $ 19.52  

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF

OPERATIONS

 

    

Four Months Ended

October 31, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

Year Ended

June 30, 2019

 

Investment Income

                

Dividends:

                

Unaffiliated companies (net of foreign withholding taxes of $187,625 and $317,592, respectively)

   $ 4,036,411     $ 10,186,954  

Affiliated companies

     178,198       434,939  

Interest

           2,438  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     4,214,609           10,624,331  

Expenses

                

Advisory fees

     2,702,094       6,293,628  

Administration fees

     58,728       11,908  

Distribution and service plan fees:

    

Class A

     474,068       1,044,821  

Class C

     313,144       1,055,246  

Class R

     204,362       503,164  

Transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees:

    

Class A

     545,704       886,327  

Class C

     86,741       214,323  

Class R

     113,216       204,556  

Class Y

     255,944       337,157  

Class R5

     4       1  

Class R6

     16,467       31,096  

Shareholder communications:

    

Class A

     28,510       34,058  

Class C

     4,518       8,726  

Class R

     5,902       5,101  

Class Y

     13,410       13,274  

Class R5

     1       0  

Class R6

     7,455       5,233  

Custodian fees and expenses

     30,862       85,916  

Trustees’ compensation

     11,065       26,363  

Borrowing fees

           23,851  

Other

     55,753       147,116  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     4,927,948       10,931,865  

Less waivers and reimbursements of expenses

     (215,507     (101,241
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

 

    

 

4,712,441

 

 

 

   

 

10,830,624

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

     (497,832 )      (206,293 ) 

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF

OPERATIONS Continued

 

     Four Months Ended
October 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
June 30, 2019
 

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

                

Net realized gain (loss) on:

    

Investment transactions in:

    

Unaffiliated companies

   $ 25,059,096     $ (17,006,596

Affiliated companies

     8,152,303       (5,031,778

Option contracts written

     2,204,536       2,495,362  

Foreign currency transactions

     (23,851     (94,789
  

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     35,392,084       (19,637,801

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:

    

Investment transactions in:

    

Unaffiliated companies

     39,997,067       147,803,063  

Affiliated companies

     12,703,298       14,326,680  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (20,179     (374

Option contracts written

     419,892       (651,009
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

 

    

 

53,100,078

 

 

 

   

 

161,478,360

 

 

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

   $     87,994,330     $     141,634,266  
  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

     Four Months Ended
October 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
June 30, 2019
  Year Ended
June 30, 2018
 

Operations

                        

Net investment loss

   $ (497,832 )     $ (206,293 )     $ (4,698,053

Net realized gain (loss)

     35,392,084       (19,637,801     17,357,410  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

     53,100,078       161,478,360       (31,991,535
  

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

 

    

 

87,994,330

 

 

 

   

 

141,634,266

 

 

 

   

 

(19,332,178

 

 

Dividends and/or Distributions to Shareholders

                        

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

      

Class A

                 (15,015,096

Class B

                 (12,596

Class C

                 (3,055,344

Class R

                 (3,538,235

Class Y

                 (4,678,986

Class R5

                  

Class R6

                 (2,554,953
  

 

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

 

    

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

   

 

(28,855,210

 

 

Beneficial Interest Transactions

                        

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions:

      

Class A

     28,541,256       (21,157,820     (56,120,555

Class B

                 (2,841,055

Class C

     (3,766,428     (45,910,870     (10,261,568

Class R

     1,118,211       (15,199,193     (16,322,727

Class Y

     47,132,253       50,764,653       2,019,862  

Class R5

           10,000        

Class R6

     16,280,325       10,483,870       31,655,578  

Total beneficial interest transactions

 

    

 

89,305,617

 

 

 

   

 

(21,009,360

 

 

   

 

(51,870,465

 

 

Net Assets

                        

Total increase (decrease)

     177,299,947       120,624,906       (100,057,853

Beginning of period

     1,098,851,117       978,226,211       1,078,284,064  
  

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 1,276,151,064     $ 1,098,851,117     $ 978,226,211  
  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    

 

Class A    Four Months
Ended
October 31,
2019
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30,
2019
    Year Ended
June 30,
2018
    Year Ended
June 30,
2017
    Year Ended
June 30,
2016
    Year Ended
June 30,
2015
 

Per Share Operating Data

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $17.87       $15.51       $16.28       $19.82       $12.63       $19.89  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

            

Net investment loss1

     (0.01)       0.002       (0.06)       (0.09)       (0.06)       (0.04)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     1.46       2.36       (0.25)       (2.40)       7.25       (6.91)  

Total from investment operations

     1.45       2.36       (0.31)       (2.49)       7.19       (6.95)  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

            

Dividends from net investment income

     0.00       0.00       (0.46)       (1.05)       0.00       (0.29)  

Tax return of capital distribution

     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       (0.02)  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

     0.00       0.00       (0.46)       (1.05)       0.00       (0.31)  

Net asset value, end of period

     $19.32       $17.87       $15.51       $16.28       $19.82       $12.63  
                                                
            

Total Return, at Net Asset Value3

     8.11%       15.22%       (1.88)%       (12.12)%       56.93%       (34.91)%  
            

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                                                

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

     $603,562       $532,925       $490,065       $570,847       $793,452       $499,903  

Average net assets (in thousands)

     $586,615       $436,791       $534,962       $671,123       $501,940       $630,815  

Ratios to average net assets:4

            

Net investment loss

     (0.15)%       0.00%5       (0.39)%       (0.48)%       (0.44)%       (0.29)%  

Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below

     1.22%       1.18%       1.17%       1.16%       1.18%       1.22%  

Interest and fees from borrowings

     0.00%       0.00%5       0.00%5       0.00%5       0.00%5       0.00%  

Total expenses6

     1.22%       1.18%       1.17%       1.16%       1.18%       1.22%  
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses      1.17%       1.17%       1.16%       1.15%       1.17%       1.16%  

Portfolio turnover rate7

     19%       35%       44%       65%       69%       79%  

 

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1. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

2. Less than $0.005 per share.

3. Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

4. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

5. Less than 0.005%.

6. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

    

Four Months Ended October 31, 2019

     1.22

Year Ended June 30, 2019

     1.18

Year Ended June 30, 2018

     1.17

Year Ended June 30, 2017

     1.16

Year Ended June 30, 2016

     1.18

Year Ended June 30, 2015

     1.22

7. Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Continued    

 

Class C    Four Months
Ended
October 31,
2019
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30,
2019
    Year Ended
June 30,
2018
    Year Ended
June 30,
2017
    Year Ended
June 30,
2016
    Year Ended
June 30,
2015
 

Per Share Operating Data

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $16.20       $14.17       $14.91       $18.26       $11.73       $18.44  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

            

Net investment loss1

     (0.05)       (0.10)       (0.17)       (0.20)       (0.14)       (0.15)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     1.33       2.13       (0.22)       (2.21)       6.67       (6.37)  

Total from investment operations

     1.28       2.03       (0.39)       (2.41)       6.53       (6.52)  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

            

Dividends from net investment income

     0.00       0.00       (0.35)       (0.94)       0.00       (0.18)  

Tax return of capital distribution

     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       (0.01)  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

     0.00       0.00       (0.35)       (0.94)       0.00       (0.19)  

Net asset value, end of period

     $17.48       $16.20       $14.17       $14.91       $18.26       $11.73  
                                                
            

Total Return, at Net Asset Value2

     7.90%       14.33%       (2.62)%       (12.80)%       55.67%       (35.35)%  
            

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                                                

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

     $92,048       $88,904       $121,350       $138,114       $179,529       $122,325  

Average net assets (in thousands)

     $93,122       $105,744       $131,364       $156,883       $115,882       $157,102  

Ratios to average net assets:3

            

Net investment loss

     (0.90)%       (0.76)%       (1.15)%       (1.22)%       (1.19)%       (1.05)%  

Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below

     1.98%       1.93%       1.93%       1.92%       1.94%       1.98%  

Interest and fees from borrowings

     0.00%       0.00%4       0.00%4       0.00%4       0.00%4       0.00%  

Total expenses5

     1.98%       1.93%       1.93%       1.92%       1.94%       1.98%  
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses      1.92%       1.92%       1.92%       1.91%       1.93%       1.92%  

Portfolio turnover rate6

     19%       35%       44%       65%       69%       79%  

 

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1. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

2. Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

3. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

4. Less than 0.005%.

5. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

    

Four Months Ended October 31, 2019

     1.98

Year Ended June 30, 2019

     1.93

Year Ended June 30, 2018

     1.93

Year Ended June 30, 2017

     1.92

Year Ended June 30, 2016

     1.94

Year Ended June 30, 2015

     1.98

6. Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Continued    

 

Class R    Four Months
Ended
October 31,
2019
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30,
2019
    Year Ended
June 30,
2018
    Year Ended
June 30,
2017
    Year Ended
June 30,
2016
    Year Ended
June 30,
2015
 

Per Share Operating Data

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $16.98       $14.77       $15.54       $18.98       $12.12       $19.11  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

            

Net investment loss1

     (0.02)       (0.04)       (0.10)       (0.12)       (0.09)       (0.08)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     1.39       2.25       (0.25)       (2.31)       6.95       (6.63)  

Total from investment operations

     1.37       2.21       (0.35)       (2.43)       6.86       (6.71)  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

            

Dividends from net investment income

     0.00       0.00       (0.42)       (1.01)       0.00       (0.27)  

Tax return of capital distribution

     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       (0.01)  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

     0.00       0.00       (0.42)       (1.01)       0.00       (0.28)  

Net asset value, end of period

     $18.35       $16.98       $14.77       $15.54       $18.98       $12.12  
                                                
            

Total Return, at Net Asset Value2

     8.07%       14.96%       (2.23)%       (12.34)%       56.60%       (35.07)%  
            

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                                                

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

     $123,820       $113,589       $114,608       $136,979       $176,396       $102,624  

Average net assets (in thousands)

     $121,651       $100,857       $128,644       $158,070       $108,402       $123,329  

Ratios to average net assets:3

            

Net investment loss

     (0.40)%       (0.25)%       (0.65)%       (0.73)%       (0.70)%       (0.54)%  

Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below

     1.48%       1.43%       1.43%       1.42%       1.43%       1.48%  

Interest and fees from borrowings

     0.00%       0.00%4       0.00%4       0.00%4       0.00%4       0.00%  

Total expenses5

     1.48%       1.43%       1.43%       1.42%       1.43%       1.48%  
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses      1.42%       1.42%       1.42%       1.41%       1.42%       1.42%  

Portfolio turnover rate6

     19%       35%       44%       65%       69%       79%  

 

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1. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

2. Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

3. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

4. Less than 0.005%.

5. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

    

Four Months Ended October 31, 2019

     1.48

Year Ended June 30, 2019

     1.43

Year Ended June 30, 2018

     1.43

Year Ended June 30, 2017

     1.42

Year Ended June 30, 2016

     1.43

Year Ended June 30, 2015

     1.48

6. Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Continued    

 

Class Y    Four Months
Ended
October 31,
2019
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30,
2019
    Year Ended
June 30,
2018
    Year Ended
June 30,
2017
    Year Ended
June 30,
2016
    Year Ended
June 30,
2015
 

Per Share Operating Data

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $17.88       $15.48       $16.26       $19.81       $12.59       $19.85  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

            

Net investment income (loss)1

     0.01       0.04       (0.02)       (0.05)       (0.02)       (0.01)  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     1.46       2.36       (0.25)       (2.41)       7.24       (6.90)  

Total from investment operations

     1.47       2.40       (0.27)       (2.46)       7.22       (6.91)  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

            

Dividends from net investment income

     0.00       0.00       (0.51)       (1.09)       0.00       (0.34)  

Tax return of capital distribution

     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       (0.01)  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

     0.00       0.00       (0.51)       (1.09)       0.00       (0.35)  

Net asset value, end of period

     $19.35       $17.88       $15.48       $16.26       $19.81       $12.59  
                                                
            

Total Return, at Net Asset Value2

     8.22%       15.50%       (1.65)%       (11.91)%       57.35%       (34.74)%  
            

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                                                

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

     $295,280       $229,569       $147,282       $152,334       $146,710       $102,438  

Average net assets (in thousands)

     $275,508       $165,432       $154,822       $140,430       $101,745       $128,207  

Ratios to average net assets:3

            

Net investment income (loss)

     0.10%       0.24%       (0.15)%       (0.28)%       (0.19)%       (0.04)%  

Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below

     0.98%       0.93%       0.93%       0.92%       0.94%       0.98%  

Interest and fees from borrowings

     0.00%       0.00%4       0.00%4       0.00%4       0.00%4       0.00%  

Total expenses5

     0.98%       0.93%       0.93%       0.92%       0.94%       0.98%  
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses      0.92%       0.92%       0.92%       0.91%       0.93%       0.92%  

Portfolio turnover rate6

     19%       35%       44%       65%       69%       79%  

 

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1. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

2. Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

3. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

4. Less than 0.005%.

5. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

    

Four Months Ended October 31, 2019

     0.98

Year Ended June 30, 2019

     0.93

Year Ended June 30, 2018

     0.93

Year Ended June 30, 2017

     0.92

Year Ended June 30, 2016

     0.94

Year Ended June 30, 2015

     0.98

6. Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Continued

 

Class R5    Four Months
Ended
October 31,
2019
(Unaudited)
   

Period

Ended

June 30, 20191

 

Per Share Operating Data

                

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $17.87       $14.75  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

    

Net investment income2

     0.01       0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain

     1.47       3.11  

Total from investment operations

     1.48       3.12  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

    

Dividends from net investment income

     0.00       0.00  

Tax return of capital distribution

     0.00       0.00  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

     0.00       0.00  

Net asset value, end of period

     $19.35       $17.87  
                
    

Total Return, at Net Asset Value3

     8.28%       21.15%  
    

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

     $13       $12  

Average net assets (in thousands)

     $13       $11  

Ratios to average net assets:4

    

Net investment income

     0.21%       0.35%  

Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below

     0.81%       0.80%  

Interest and fees from borrowings

     0.00%       0.00%  

Total expenses5

     0.81%       0.80%  

Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses

     0.80%       0.80%  

Portfolio turnover rate6

     19%       35%  

1. For the period from after the close of business on May 24, 2019 (inception of offering) to June 30, 2019.

2. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.    

3. Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America

and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values

may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not

annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.    

4. Annualized for periods less than one full year.    

5. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:    

 

Four Months Ended October 31, 2019

     0.81

Period Ended June 30, 2019

     0.80

6. Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

28      INVESCO OPPENHEIMER GOLD & SPECIAL MINERALS FUND


Class R6    Four Months
Ended
October 31,
2019
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
June 30,
2019
    Year Ended
June 30,
2018
    Year Ended
June 30,
2017
    Year Ended
June 30,
2016
    Year Ended
June 30,
2015
 

Per Share Operating Data

            

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $18.03       $15.58       $16.37       $19.94       $12.65       $19.96  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

            

Net investment income (loss)1

     0.02       0.06       0.002       (0.02)       (0.00)2       0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     1.47       2.39       (0.26)       (2.42)       7.29       (6.94)  

Total from investment operations

     1.49       2.45       (0.26)       (2.44)       7.29       (6.92)  

Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:

            

Dividends from net investment income

     0.00       0.00       (0.53)       (1.13)       0.00       (0.38)  

Tax return of capital distribution

     0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       (0.01)  

Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders

     0.00       0.00       (0.53)       (1.13)       0.00       (0.39)  

Net asset value, end of period

     $19.52       $18.03       $15.58       $16.37       $19.94       $12.65  
                                                
            

Total Return, at Net Asset Value3

     8.26%       15.73%       (1.53)%       (11.75)%       57.63%       (34.62)%  
            

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                                                

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

     $161,429       $133,853       $104,921       $77,158       $69,889       $39,359  

Average net assets (in thousands)

     $153,327       $103,114       $89,461       $69,428       $40,868       $44,106  

Ratios to average net assets:4

            

Net investment income (loss)

     0.28%       0.41%       0.02%       (0.09)%       (0.02)%       0.16%  

Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below

     0.75%       0.76%       0.75%       0.73%       0.75%       0.78%  

Interest and fees from borrowings

     0.00%       0.00%5       0.00%5       0.00%5       0.00%5       0.00%  

Total expenses6

     0.75%       0.76%       0.75%       0.73%       0.75%       0.78%  
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses      0.75%7       0.75%       0.75%7      
0.73%7
 
 
    0.74%       0.72%  

Portfolio turnover rate8

     19%       35%       44%       65%       69%       79%  

 

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Continued

1. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

2. Less than $0.005 per share.

3. Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

4. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

5. Less than 0.005%.

6. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

    

Four Months Ended October 31, 2019

     0.75

Year Ended June 30, 2019

     0.76

Year Ended June 30, 2018

     0.75

Year Ended June 30, 2017

     0.73

Year Ended June 30, 2016

     0.75

Year Ended June 30, 2015

     0.78

7. Waiver was less than 0.005%.

8. Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

30      INVESCO OPPENHEIMER GOLD & SPECIAL MINERALS FUND


NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31, 2019 Unaudited

Note 1 – Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco Oppenheimer Gold & Special Minerals Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these consolidated financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or each class.

Prior to the close of business on May 24, 2019, the Fund operated as Oppenheimer Gold & Special Minerals Fund (the “Acquired Fund” or “Predecessor Fund”). The Acquired Fund was reorganized after the close of business on May 24, 2019 (the “Reorganization Date”) through the transfer of all of its assets and liabilities to the Fund (the “Reorganization”).

Upon closing of the Reorganization, holders of the Acquired Fund’s Class A, Class C, Class R, and Class Y shares received the corresponding class of shares of the Fund and holders of the Acquired Fund’s Class I shares received Class R6 shares of the Fund. Information for the Acquired Fund’s Class I shares prior to the Reorganization is included with Class R6 shares throughout this report. Class R5 shares commenced operations on the Reorganization Date.

Effective July 31, 2019, the Fund’s fiscal year end changed from June 30 to April 30.

The Fund will seek to gain exposure to the commodity market through investments in the Invesco Oppenheimer Gold & Special Minerals Fund (Cayman) Ltd. (the “Subsidiary”), a wholly-owned and controlled subsidiary by the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The Subsidiary was organized by the Fund to invest in gold bullion and other precious metals, Gold ETFs, commodity-linked derivatives related to gold or other special mineral (including commodity futures, financial futures, options and swap contracts). The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the Subsidiary.

The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.

The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met and under certain circumstances load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for ten years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the tenth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.

A. Security Valuations Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty,

 

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based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B.

Securities Transactions and Investment Income - Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment transactions reported in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Consolidated Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Consolidated Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C.

Country Determination - For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization.

D.

Distributions - Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with income tax regulations and may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually or at other times as determined necessary by the Adviser.

E.

Federal Income Taxes - The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three

 

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years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F.

Expenses - Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated to each share class based on relative net assets. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.

G.

Accounting Estimates - The financial statements are prepared on a consolidated basis in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the consolidated financial statements are released to print.

H.

Indemnifications - Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.

I.

Foreign Currency Translations - Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates. The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

J.

Put Options Purchased and Written - The Fund may purchase and write put options including options on securities indexes, or foreign currency and/or futures contracts. By purchasing a put option, the Fund obtains the right (but not the obligation) to sell the option’s underlying instrument at a fixed strike price. In return for this right, the Fund pays an option premium. The option’s underlying instrument may be a security, securities index, or a futures contract.

Additionally, the Fund may enter into an option on a swap agreement, also called a “swaption”. A swaption is an option that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a swap on a future date in exchange for paying a market-based premium. A receiver swaption gives the owner the right to receive the total return of a specified asset, reference rate or index. Swaptions also include options that allow an existing swap to be terminated or extended by one of the Counterparties.

Put options may be used by the Fund to hedge securities it owns by locking in a minimum price at which the Fund can sell. If security prices fall, the put option could be exercised to offset all or a portion of the Fund’s resulting losses. At the same time, because the maximum the Fund has at risk is the cost of the option, purchasing put options does not eliminate the potential for the Fund to profit from an increase in the value of the underlying portfolio securities. The Fund may write put options to earn additional income in the form of option premiums if it expects the price of the underlying instrument to remain stable or rise during the option period so that the option will not be exercised. The risk in this strategy is that the price of the underlying securities may decline by an amount greater than the premium received. Put options written are reported as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on put options purchased and put options written are included in the Statement of Operations as Net realized gain (loss) from and Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Investment securities and Option contracts written, respectively. A risk in buying an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased.

K.

Call Options Purchased and Written - The Fund may write call options and/or buy call options. A covered call option gives the purchaser of such option the right to buy, and the writer the obligation to sell, the underlying security or foreign currency at the stated exercise price during the option period. An uncovered call option exists without the ownership of the underlying security. Options written by the Fund normally will have expiration dates between three and nine months from the date written. The exercise price of a call option may be below, equal to, or above the current market value of the underlying security at the time the option is written.

Additionally, the Fund may enter into an option on a swap agreement, also called a

 

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“swaption”. A swaption is an option that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a swap on a future date in exchange for paying a market-based premium. A receiver swaption gives the owner the right to receive the total return of a specified asset, reference rate or index. Swaptions also include options that allow an existing swap to be terminated or extended by one of the Counterparties.

When the Fund writes a covered call option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Fund is recorded as an asset and an equivalent liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The amount of the liability is subsequently “marked-to-market” to reflect the current market value of the option written. If a written covered call option expires on the stipulated expiration date, or if the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Fund realizes a gain (or a loss if the closing purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the option was written) without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security, and the liability related to such option is extinguished. If a written covered call option is exercised, the Fund realizes a gain or a loss from the sale of the underlying security and the proceeds of the sale are increased by the premium originally received. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on call options written are included in the Statement of Operations as Net realized gain (loss) from and Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Option contracts written. A risk in writing a covered call option is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases and the option is exercised. The risk in writing an uncovered call option is that the Fund may incur significant losses if the value of the written security exceeds the exercise price of the option.

When the Fund buys a call option, an amount equal to the premium paid by the Fund is recorded as an investment on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The amount of the investment is subsequently “marked-to-market” to reflect the current value of the option purchased. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on call options purchased are included in the Statement of Operations as Net realized gain (loss) from and Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Investment securities. A risk in buying an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased.

L.

Leverage Risk - Leverage exists when the Fund can lose more than it originally invests because it purchases or sells an instrument or enters into a transaction without investing an amount equal to the full economic exposure of the instrument or transaction.

Note 2 – Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

 

Fee Schedule*      

Up to $200 million

     0.75 %     

Next $200 million

     0.72  

Next $200 million

     0.69  

Next $200 million

     0.66  

Next $2.2 billion

     0.60  

Next $1.0 billion

     0.59  

Next $2.0 billion

     0.58  

Next $4.0 billion

     0.57  

Over $10 billion

     0.56  

* The advisory fee paid by the Fund shall be reduced by any amounts paid by the Fund under the administrative services agreement with the Adviser.

For the four months ended October 31, 2019, the effective advisory fee incurred by the Fund was 0.65% annualized.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco Capital Management LLC, and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s). Invesco has also entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with OppenheimerFunds, Inc. to provide discretionary management services to the Funds.

Effective on the Reorganization Date, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least May 31, 2021, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 1.17%, 1.92%, 1.42%, 0.92%, 0.80% and 0.75%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expenses on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate May 31, 2021. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2021, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

 

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For the four months ended October 31, 2019, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $8,774 and reimbursed fund expenses of $104,003, $19,180, $25,268, and $58,282 for Class A, Class C, Class R, and Class Y, respectively.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the four months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administration fees. Additionally, Invesco has entered into service agreements whereby JPMorgan Chase Bank serves as custodian to the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Acquired Fund paid administrative fees to OFI Global Asset Management, Inc.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Prior to the Reorganization, the Acquired Fund paid transfer agent fees to OFI Global Asset Management, Inc. and Shareholder Services, Inc. For the four months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under these agreements are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees.

The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class R shares (collectively the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Class A Plan, reimburses IDI in an amount up to an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares. The Fund pursuant to the Class C and Class R Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares and 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plan would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund plans. Prior to the Reorganization, the Acquired Fund paid distribution fees to OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc. For the four months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution and service plan fees.

Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the four months ended October 31, 2019, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $40,180 in front-end sales

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $21,847 and $1,167 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed on redemptions by shareholders.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

Note 3 – Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.

Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.

Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2019. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

 

     

Level 1—

Unadjusted

Quoted Prices

     Level 2—
Other Significant
Observable Inputs
     Level 3—
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
     Value  

Assets Table

           

Investments, at Value:

           

Common Stocks

           

Consumer Discretionary

   $         349,996      $         —      $             —      $         349,996  

Industrials

     10,872,000        9,629,470               20,501,470  

 

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Level 1—
Unadjusted

Quoted Prices

 

Level 2—

Other Significant
Observable Inputs

    Level 3—
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Value  

Common Stocks (Continued)

       

Materials

  $ 869,192,369     $ 375,223,703     $     $ 1,244,416,072  

Rights, Warrants and Certificates

    265,735                   265,735  

Investment Company

    13,749,804                   13,749,804  
 

 

 

 

Total Assets

  $     894,429,904     $     384,853,173     $             —     $     1,279,283,077  
 

 

 

 

Liabilities Table

       

Other Financial Instruments:

       

Options written, at value

  $     $ (1,516,279   $     $ (1,516,279
 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

  $     $ (1,516,279 )    $     $ (1,516,279 ) 
 

 

 

 

Forward currency exchange contracts and futures contracts, if any, are reported at their unrealized appreciation/depreciation at measurement date, which represents the change in the contract’s value from trade date. All additional assets and liabilities included in the above table are reported at their market value at measurement date.

Note 4 - Derivative Investments

The Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) under which a fund may trade OTC derivatives. An OTC transaction entered into under an ISDA Master Agreement typically involves a collateral posting arrangement, payment netting provisions and close-out netting provisions. These netting provisions allow for reduction of credit risk through netting of contractual obligations. The enforceability of the netting provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement depends on the governing law of the ISDA Master Agreement, among other factors. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Value of Derivative Instruments at Period-End

The table below reflects the Fund’s exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative liability transactions as of October 31, 2019:

 

                         Liability Derivatives  

Derivatives

Not Accounted

for as Hedging

Instruments

  

Consolidated

Statement of Assets

and Liabilities Location

  Value  

Equity contracts

   Options written, at value   $     1,516,279  

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

Effect of Derivative Investments for the Four Months Ended October 31, 2019

The tables below summarize the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:

 

Amount of Realized Gain or (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives  
Derivatives
Not Accounted
for as Hedging
Instruments
           Option
contracts
written
 

Equity contracts

      $     2,204,536  
Amount of Change in Unrealized Gain or (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives

 

Derivatives
Not Accounted
for as Hedging
Instruments
           Option
contracts
written
 

Equity contracts

      $ 419,892  

The table below summarizes the four months ended average notional value of options written during the period.

 

      Equity
Options
Written
 

Average notional amount

   $     45,336,289  

Average contracts

     14,750  

Note 6 - Trustee and Officer Fees and Benefits

The Fund has adopted an unfunded retirement plan (the “Plan”) for the Fund’s Independent Trustees. Benefits are based on years of service and fees paid to each Trustee during their period of service. The Plan was frozen with respect to adding new participants effective December 31, 2006 (the “Freeze Date”) and existing Plan Participants as of the Freeze Date will continue to receive accrued benefits under the Plan. Active Independent Trustees as of the Freeze Date have each elected a distribution method with respect to their benefits under the Plan.

During the reporting period, the Fund’s projected benefit obligations, payments to retired Trustees and accumulated liability were as follows:

 

Projected Benefit Obligations Increased

   $ 2,932  

Payments Made to Retired Trustees

      

Accumulated Liability as of October 31, 2019

                     53,880  

Certain trustees have executed a Deferred Compensation Agreement pursuant to which they have the option to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. For purposes of determining the amount owed to the Trustee under the plan, deferred amounts are treated as though equal dollar amounts had

 

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been invested in shares of the Fund or in other Invesco and/or Invesco Oppenheimer funds selected by the Trustee. The Fund purchases shares of the funds selected for deferral by the Trustee in amounts equal to his or her deemed investment, resulting in a Fund asset equal to the deferred compensation liability. Such assets are included as a component of “Other” within the asset section of the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferral of Trustees’ fees under the plan will not affect the net assets of the Fund and will not materially affect the Fund’s assets, liabilities or net investment income per share. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the compensation deferral plan.

Note 7 – Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with JPMorgan Chase Bank, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due to custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

Note 8 – Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the four months ended October 31, 2019 was $288,907,294 and $182,354,691, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis

 

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

   $     450,215,872  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (86,879,426
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 363,336,446  
  

 

 

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $915,901,187.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

Note 9 – Share Information

Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

    

Four Months Ended

October 31, 20191

  Year Ended June 30, 20192     Year Ended June 30, 2018  
      Shares   Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A

            

Sold

     5,375,135     $ 103,738,911       9,458,270     $ 144,671,146       8,124,876     $ 131,219,591  

Automatic conversion

            

Class C to Class A shares

     182,543       3,479,844                          

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested

                             923,828       14,171,529  

Redeemed

     (4,151,021     (78,677,499     (11,237,201     (165,828,966     (12,501,998     (201,511,675
  

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     1,406,657     $ 28,541,256       (1,778,931   $ (21,157,820     (3,453,294   $ (56,120,555
  

 

 

 

   

Class B

            

Sold

         $           $       1,933     $ 30,143  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested

                             806       11,726  

Redeemed3

                             (190,342     (2,882,924
  

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

         $           $       (187,603   $ (2,841,055
  

 

 

 

   

Class C

            

Sold

     637,576     $ 11,053,702       1,216,119     $ 16,312,847       1,588,420     $ 23,408,868  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested

                             202,287       2,846,178  

Automatic conversion Class C to Class A shares

     (201,707     (3,479,844                        

Redeemed

     (656,937     (11,340,286     (4,294,484     (62,223,717     (2,486,030     (36,516,614
  

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

     (221,068   $ (3,766,428     (3,078,365   $ (45,910,870     (695,323   $ (10,261,568
  

 

 

 

 

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Four Months Ended  

October 31, 20191  

        Year Ended June 30, 20192             Year Ended June 30, 2018    
     Shares     Amount            Shares       Amount              Shares       Amount    

Class R

               

Sold

    1,291,943     $ 23,361,814         2,255,361     $ 31,565,148         2,961,901     $ 45,632,841  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested

                                222,740       3,260,909  

Redeemed

    (1,233,558     (22,243,603       (3,323,388     (46,764,341       (4,243,717     (65,216,477
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

    58,385     $ 1,118,211         (1,068,027   $ (15,199,193       (1,059,076   $ (16,322,727
 

 

 

 

   

Class Y

               

Sold

    4,927,339     $ 94,662,841         10,082,276     $ 149,305,227         5,766,922     $ 92,733,982  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested

                                260,683       3,985,837  

Redeemed

    (2,509,823     (47,530,588       (6,756,704     (98,540,574       (5,878,169     (94,699,957
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

    2,417,516     $ 47,132,253         3,325,572     $ 50,764,653         149,436     $ 2,019,862  
 

 

 

 

   

Class R54

               

Sold

        $         678     $ 10,000             $  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested

                                       

Redeemed

                                       
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

        $         678     $ 10,000             $  
 

 

 

 

   

Class R6

               

Sold

    2,071,255     $ 39,872,782         5,773,319     $ 85,525,000         3,847,471     $ 61,147,391  

Dividends and/or distributions reinvested

                                166,122       2,554,953  

Redeemed

    (1,228,736     (23,592,457       (5,082,586     (75,041,130       (1,992,793     (32,046,766
 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

    842,519     $ 16,280,325         690,733     $ 10,483,870         2,020,800     $ 31,655,578  
 

 

 

 

1. There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and own 23% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates, including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

2. There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and own 17% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates, including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

3. All outstanding Class B shares converted to Class A shares on June 1, 2018.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

4. Commencement date after the close of business on May 24, 2019.

Note 10 – Subsequent Event

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Invesco Oppenheimer Gold & Special Minerals Fund (the “Fund”) would acquire all of the assets and liabilities of Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund (the “Target Fund”) in exchange for shares of the Fund.

The Agreement requires approval of the Target Fund’s shareholders and will be submitted to the shareholders for their consideration at a meeting to be held in or around April 2020. Upon closing of the reorganization, shareholders of the Target Fund will receive a corresponding class of shares of the Fund in exchange for their shares of the Target Fund and the Target Fund will liquidate and cease operations.

 

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PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES;

UPDATES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

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Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/proxysearch. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

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Invesco

Oppenheimer

Small Cap Value

Fund*

 

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

 

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by enrolling at invesco. com/edelivery.

 

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800 959 4246 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with your financial intermediary or all funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Fund.

 

*Prior to the close of business on May 24, 2019, the Fund’s name was Oppenheimer Small Cap Value Fund. See Important Update on the following page for more information.


Important Update

On October 18, 2018, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, an indirect corporate parent of OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and its subsidiaries OFI Global Asset Management, Inc., OFI SteelPath, Inc. and OFI Advisors, LLC, announced that it had entered into an agreement whereby Invesco Ltd., a global investment management company would acquire OppenheimerFunds and its subsidiaries (together, “OppenheimerFunds”). After the close of business on May 24, 2019 Invesco Ltd. completed the acquisition of OppenheimerFunds. This Fund was included in that acquisition and as of that date, became part of the Invesco family of funds. Please visit invesco.com for more information or call Invesco’s Client Services team at 800-959-4246.


Table of Contents

 

Top Holdings and Allocations      4  
Fund Expenses      7  
Schedule of Investments      10  
Statement of Assets and Liabilities      12  
Statement of Operations      14  
Statements of Changes in Net Assets      15  
Financial Highlights      16  
Notes to Financial Statements      22  
Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts      34  
Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Guidelines; Updates to Schedule of Investments      39  
Invesco’s Privacy Notice      40  

 

 

Class A Shares

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS AT 10/31/19

 

    

 

Class A Shares of the Fund

        
     Without Sales Charge      With Sales Charge      Russell 2000 Value
Index
 

6-Month

     -5.71%               -10.90%               -0.53%         

1-Year

     -2.98                  -8.35                  3.22            

Since Inception (12/7/15)

     3.47                  1.99                  9.00            

Performance quoted is past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Visit invesco.com for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value (NAV). Investment return and principal value will vary so that you may have a gain or a loss when you sell shares. Fund returns include changes in share price, reinvested distributions and a 5.50% maximum applicable sales charge except where “without sales charge” is indicated. Returns for periods of less than one year are cumulative and not annualized. As the result of a reorganization after the close of business on May 24, 2019, the returns of the Fund for periods on or prior to May 24, 2019 reflect performance of the Oppenheimer predecessor fund. Share class returns will differ from those of the predecessor fund because they have different expenses. Returns do not consider capital gains or income taxes on an individual’s investment. See Fund prospectus and summary prospectus for more information on share classes, sales charges and new fee agreements, if any. Fund literature is available at invesco.com.

 

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Top Holdings and Allocations

 

TOP TEN COMMON STOCK HOLDINGS

 

AECOM      3.7            
Energizer Holdings, Inc.      3.6     
Flex Ltd.      3.3     
Crown Holdings, Inc.      3.2     
Carpenter Technology Corp.      3.1     
MGIC Investment Corp.      3.0     
Owens Corning      3.0     
LKQ Corp.      2.9     
Sealed Air Corp.      2.9     
CNO Financial Group, Inc.      2.8     

Holdings and allocations are subject to change and are not buy/sell recommendations. Percentages are as of October 31, 2019, and are based on net assets.

TOP TEN COMMON STOCK INDUSTRIES

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance      7.7            
Machinery      7.4     
Building Products      6.9     
Construction & Engineering      6.3     
Auto Components      6.2     
Containers & Packaging      6.0     
Household Products      6.0     
Chemicals      5.4     
Metals & Mining      5.2     
Trading Companies & Distributors      4.8     

Holdings and allocations are subject to change and are not buy/sell recommendations. Percentages are as of October 31, 2019, and are based on net assets.

 

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION

 

 

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Holdings and allocations are subject to change and are not buy/sell recommendations. Percentages are as of October 31, 2019, and are based on the total market value of common stocks.

For more current Fund holdings, please visit invesco.com.

 

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Share Class Performance

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS WITHOUT SALES CHARGE AS OF 10/31/19

 

   

Inception

Date

   

6-Month

   

1-Year

   

Since

Inception

 
Class A (OVSAX)     12/7/15       -5.71     -2.98     3.47
Class C (OVSCX)     12/7/15       -5.95       -3.66       2.71  
Class R (OVSRX)     12/7/15       -5.83       -3.23       3.22  
Class Y (OVSYX)     12/7/15       -5.58       -2.72       3.72  
Class R5 (IOSDX)1     5/24/19       -5.61       -2.88       3.50  
Class R6 (OVSIX)2     12/7/15       -5.49       -2.67       3.81  

AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS WITH SALES CHARGE AS OF 10/31/19

 

 

   

Inception

Date

   

6-Month

   

1-Year

   

Since

Inception

 
Class A (OVSAX)     12/7/15       -10.90     -8.35     1.99
Class C (OVSCX)     12/7/15       -6.89       -4.59       2.71  
Class R (OVSRX)     12/7/15       -5.83       -3.23       3.22  
Class Y (OVSYX)     12/7/15       -5.58       -2.72       3.72  
Class R5 (IOSDX)1     5/24/19       -5.61       -2.88       3.50  
Class R6 (OVSIX)2     12/7/15       -5.49       -2.67       3.81  

1. Class R5 shares’ performance shown prior to the inception date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares at net asset value (NAV) and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares. Class A shares’ performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements.

2. Pursuant to the closing of the transaction described in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, after the close of business on May 24, 2019, Class I shares were reorganized as Class R6 shares.

Performance quoted is past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Visit invesco.com for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value (NAV). Investment return and principal value will vary so that you may have a gain or a loss when you sell shares. Performance shown at NAV does not include the applicable front-end sales charge, which would have reduced the performance. The current maximum initial sales charge for Class A shares is 5.50%, and the contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is 1% for the 1-year period. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares have no sales charge; therefore, performance is at NAV. Effective after the close of business on May 24, 2019, Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, and Class I shares of the predecessor fund were reorganized into Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, and Class R6 shares, respectively, of the Fund. Class R5 shares’ performance shown prior to the inception date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares at NAV and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares. Class A shares’ performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Returns shown for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5, and Class R6 shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and the Fund. Share class returns will differ from those of the predecessor fund because of different expenses. See Fund prospectuses and summary prospectuses for more information on share classes, sales charges and new fee agreements, if any. Fund literature is available at invesco.com.

 

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The Russell 2000 Value Index measures the performance of small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The Index is unmanaged and cannot be purchased directly by investors. While index comparisons may be useful to provide a benchmark for the Fund’s performance, it must be noted that the Fund’s investments are not limited to the investments comprising the Index. Index performance includes reinvestment of income, but does not reflect transaction costs, fees, expenses or taxes. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only as a benchmark for the Fund’s performance, and does not predict or depict performance of the Fund. The Fund’s performance reflects the effects of the Fund’s business and operating expenses.

Before investing, investors should carefully read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus and carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. For this and more complete information about the fund(s), investors should ask their advisors for a prospectus/summary prospectus or visit invesco. com/fundprospectus.

Shares of Invesco funds are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not guaranteed by any bank, are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency, and involve investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.

 

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Fund Expenses

Fund Expenses. As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and/or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service fees; and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000.00 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire 6-month period ended October 31, 2019.

Actual Expenses. The first section of the table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section for the class of shares you hold, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expense that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600.00 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During 6 Months Ended October 31, 2019” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes. The second section of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio for each class of shares, and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year for each class before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example for the class of shares you hold with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front-end or contingent deferred sales charges (loads). Therefore, the “hypothetical” section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Actual   

Beginning

Account

Value

May 1, 2019

    

Ending

Account

Value

October 31, 2019

    

Expenses

Paid During

6 Months Ended

October 31, 20191,2

 
Class A      $    1,000.00                $    942.90                $    6.12          
Class C      1,000.00                940.50                9.81          
Class R      1,000.00                941.70                7.35          
Class Y      1,000.00                944.20                4.90          
Class R5      1,000.00                943.90                4.17          
Class R6      1,000.00                945.10                4.56          
Hypothetical         
(5% return before expenses)                           
Class A      1,000.00                1,018.85                6.36          
Class C      1,000.00                1,015.08                10.18          
Class R      1,000.00                1,017.60                7.64          
Class Y      1,000.00                1,020.11                5.09          
Class R5      1,000.00                1,020.21                4.99          
Class R6      1,000.00                1,020.46                4.73          

1. Actual expenses paid for Class A, C, R, Y, and R6 are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for that class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). Actual expenses paid for Class R5 are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for that class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 160/366 to reflect the period from after the close of business on May 24, 2019 (inception of offering) to October 31, 2019.

2. Hypothetical expenses paid for all classes are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for that class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

Those annualized expense ratios, excluding indirect expenses from affiliated funds, based on the 6-month period ended October 31, 2019 for Classes A, C, R, Y and R6 and for the period from after the close of business on May 24, 2019 (inception of offering) to October 31, 2019 for Class R5 are as follows:

 

Class    Expense Ratios  
Class A      1.25
Class C      2.00  
Class R      1.50  
Class Y      1.00  
Class R5      0.98  
Class R6      0.93  

The expense ratios reflect voluntary and/or contractual waivers and/or reimbursements of expenses by the Fund’s Manager. Some of these undertakings may be modified or terminated at any time, as indicated in the Fund’s prospectus. The “Financial Highlights” tables in the

 

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Fund’s financial statements, included in this report, also show the gross expense ratios, without such waivers or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses, if applicable.

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS October 31, 2019 Unaudited

 

     Shares      Value  
     

Common Stocks—97.2%

     
     

Consumer Discretionary—10.8%

     
     

Auto Components—6.2%

     
Dana, Inc.      50,456      $ 818,901  
     
Delphi Technologies plc      58,889        719,035  
     
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.1      19,322        368,277  
     
Visteon Corp.1      220        20,464  
        1,926,677  
     

Distributors—2.9%

     

LKQ Corp.1

 

    

 

26,383

 

 

 

    

 

896,758

 

 

 

     

Household Durables—1.7%

     
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.      9,653        190,261  
     
TopBuild Corp.1      3,260        338,812  
        529,073  
     

Consumer Staples—6.0%

     
     

Household Products—6.0%

     
Energizer Holdings, Inc.      26,217        1,113,960  
     
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.      14,951        750,690  
        1,864,650  
     

Energy—5.9%

     
     

Energy Equipment & Services—1.8%

     
Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.1      9,662        11,208  
     
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.1      48,881        419,888  
     
NexTier Oilfield Solutions, Inc.1      27,735        119,815  
        550,911  
     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels—4.1%

     
Noble Energy, Inc.      16,153        311,107  
     
Northern Oil & Gas, Inc.1      120,510        236,200  
     
Parsley Energy, Inc., Cl. A      40,103        634,028  
     
QEP Resources, Inc.      33,726        112,307  
        1,293,642  
     

Financials—14.9%

     
     

Capital Markets—0.9%

     
Greenhill & Co., Inc.      710        11,502  
     
Stifel Financial Corp.      4,770        267,025  
        278,527  
     Shares      Value  
     

Commercial Banks—2.6%

     

First Horizon National Corp.

 

    

 

51,243

 

 

 

   $

 

818,351

 

 

 

     

Consumer Finance—0.9%

     

SLM Corp.

 

    

 

31,853

 

 

 

    

 

268,839

 

 

 

     

Insurance—2.8%

     

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

 

    

 

54,897

 

 

 

    

 

859,138

 

 

 

     

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance—7.7%

     
Axos Financial, Inc.1      22,153        643,544  
     
MGIC Investment Corp.      68,387        937,586  
     
Radian Group, Inc.      31,887        800,364  
        2,381,494  
     

Health Care—6.4%

     
     

Health Care Providers & Services—4.2%

     
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.1      108,137        794,807  
     
Capital Senior Living Corp.1      23,912        98,278  
     
McKesson Corp.      3,025        402,325  
        1,295,410  
     

Pharmaceuticals—2.2%

     
Mylan NV1      35,160        673,314  
     

Industrials—30.8%

     
     

Building Products—6.9%

     
Builders FirstSource, Inc.1      24,766        559,959  
     
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.1      26,743        457,038  
     
Masco Corp.      493        22,801  
     
Masonite International Corp.1      1,291        79,280  
     
Owens Corning      15,242        934,030  
     
PGT Innovations, Inc.1      4,610        81,413  
        2,134,521  
     

Commercial Services & Supplies—2.4%

     
Stericycle, Inc.1      5,945        342,432  
     
Team, Inc.1      21,756        395,089  
        737,521  
     

Construction & Engineering—6.3%

     
AECOM1      28,333        1,133,603  
     
Fluor Corp.      19,516        314,403  
     
Valmont Industries, Inc.      3,753        514,874  
        1,962,880  
 

 

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     Shares      Value  
     

Industrial Conglomerates—2.3%

     
Carlisle Cos., Inc.      4,721      $ 718,867  
     

Machinery—7.4%

     
AGCO Corp.      9,663        741,055  
     
Astec Industries, Inc.      1,524        53,477  
     
Hillenbrand, Inc.      15,000        461,850  
     
REV Group, Inc.      34,665        431,233  
     
Timken Co. (The)      12,410        608,090  
        2,295,705  
     

Professional Services—0.7%

     
ManpowerGroup, Inc.      168        15,275  
     
Resources Connection, Inc.      12,618        184,854  
     
TrueBlue, Inc.1      748        17,129  
        217,258  
     

Trading Companies & Distributors—4.8%

     
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.1      16,229        503,748  
     
BMC Stock Holdings, Inc.1      2,963        79,971  
     
DXP Enterprises, Inc.1      3,891        134,317  
     
WESCO International, Inc.1      15,516        778,128  
        1,496,164  
     

Information Technology—5.8%

     
     
Electronic Equipment, Instruments, & Components—3.4%      
Flex Ltd.1      86,984        1,022,062  
     
Sanmina Corp.1      1,189        36,538  
        1,058,600  
     
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment—2.4%      
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.      30,871        733,032  
     Shares      Value  
     

Materials—16.6%

     
     

Chemicals—5.4%

     
Chemours Co. (The)      26,333      $ 432,125  
     
Flotek Industries, Inc.1      44,052        84,139  
     
Huntsman Corp.      35,884        794,113  
     
Kraton Corp.1      15,715        352,330  
        1,662,707  
     

Containers & Packaging—6.0%

     
Crown Holdings, Inc.1      13,421        977,586  
     
Sealed Air Corp.      21,368        892,541  
        1,870,127  
     

Metals & Mining—5.2%

     
Allegheny Technologies, Inc.1      32,082        674,043  
     
Carpenter Technology Corp.      19,426        952,263  
        1,626,306  
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $29,391,757)
        30,150,472  
     

Investment Company—2.9%

     
     
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.71%2 (Cost $910,055)      910,055        910,055  
     
Total Investments, at Value (Cost $30,301,812)      100.1%        31,060,527  
     
Net Other Assets (Liabilities)      (0.1)        (32,007
  

 

 

 
Net Assets              100.0%      $     31,028,520  
  

 

 

 
 

 

Footnotes to Schedule of Investments

1. Non-income producing security.

2. The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2019.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES October 31, 2019 Unaudited

 

Assets

        

Investments, at value—see accompanying schedule of investments:

  

Unaffiliated companies (cost $29,391,757)

   $     30,150,472  

Affiliated companies (cost $910,055)

     910,055  
  

 

 

 
     31,060,527  

Cash

     10,000  

Receivables and other assets:

  

Investments sold

     194,119  

Shares of beneficial interest sold

     15,543  

Dividends

     10,658  

Other

     12,470  
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     31,303,317  
  

Liabilities

        

Payables and other liabilities:

  

Shares of beneficial interest redeemed

     108,429  

Investments purchased

     101,152  

Transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees

     19,525  

Distribution and service plan fees

     9,481  

Shareholder communications

     8,959  

Trustees’ compensation

     1,233  

Advisory fees

     677  

Administration fees

     10  

Other

     25,331  
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     274,797  
  

Net Assets

   $ 31,028,520  
  

 

 

 
  

Composition of Net Assets

        

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 33,439,837  

Total accumulated loss

     (2,411,317
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 31,028,520  
  

 

 

 

 

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Net Asset Value Per Share

        
Class A Shares:   
Net asset value and redemption price per share (based on net assets of $19,896,231 and 1,871,708 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)      $10.63  

Maximum offering price per share (net asset value plus sales charge of 5.50% of offering price)

 

    

 

$11.25

 

 

 

Class C Shares:   

Net asset value, redemption price (excludes applicable contingent deferred sales charge) and offering price per share (based on net assets of $4,348,729 and 412,240 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

 

    

 

$10.55

 

 

 

Class R Shares:   

Net asset value, redemption price and offering price per share (based on net assets of $5,013,590 and 471,506 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

 

    

 

$10.63

 

 

 

Class Y Shares:   

Net asset value, redemption price and offering price per share (based on net assets of $1,727,827 and 162,363 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

 

    

 

$10.64

 

 

 

Class R5 Shares:   

Net asset value, redemption price and offering price per share (based on net assets of $10,280 and 967 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

 

    

 

$10.63

 

 

 

Class R6 Shares:   
Net asset value, redemption price and offering price per share (based on net assets of $31,863 and 2,995 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)      $10.64  

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2019 Unaudited

 

Investment Income

 

        
Dividends:   
Unaffiliated companies (net of foreign withholding taxes of $344)    $             317,382  
Affiliated companies      9,374  
Interest      561  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

 

    

 

327,317

 

 

 

Expenses

 

        
Advisory fees      125,553  
Administration fees      1,912  
Distribution and service plan fees:   
Class A      24,567  
Class C      24,066  
Class R      12,036  
Transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees:   
Class A      39,719  
Class C      9,327  
Class R      9,470  
Class Y      3,829  
Class R5      3  
Class R6      2  
Shareholder communications:   
Class A      6,147  
Class C      1,473  
Class R      1,552  
Class Y      636  
Class R5      3  
Class R6      10  
Registration fees      44,735  
Legal, auditing and other professional fees      19,280  
Trustees’ compensation      6,142  
Custodian fees and expenses      1,990  
Borrowing fees      118  
Other      667  
  

 

 

 
Total expenses      333,237  
Less waivers, reimbursement of expenses and offset arrangement(s)      (112,830
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

 

    

 

220,407

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

     106,910  

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)

        
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions in unaffiliated companies      (1,117,981
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investment transactions      (1,004,160

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

  

 

$

 

(2,015,231

 

  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

      Six Months Ended
October 31, 2019
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
April 30, 2019
 

Operations

    
Net investment income    $ 106,910     $ 241,855  
Net realized gain (loss)      (1,117,981     (1,791,220
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)      (1,004,160     (353,329
  

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

 

    

 

(2,015,231

 

 

   

 

(1,902,694

 

 

Dividends and/or Distributions to Shareholders

    
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:     
Class A      (100,946     (771,702
Class C      (6,086     (186,018
Class R      (17,849     (163,630
Class Y      (12,746     (104,689
Class R5      (62      
Class R6      (208     (1,454
  

 

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

 

    

 

(137,897

 

 

   

 

(1,227,493

 

 

Beneficial Interest Transactions

    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from beneficial interest transactions:     
Class A      (202,917     6,114,252  
Class C      (1,104,264     1,571,322  
Class R      295,108       1,617,544  
Class Y      (322,140     883,055  
Class R5      10,000        
Class R6      171       (775
  

 

 

 

Total beneficial interest transactions

 

    

 

(1,324,042

 

 

   

 

10,185,398

 

 

 

Net Assets

    
Total increase (decrease)      (3,477,170     7,055,211  
Beginning of period      34,505,690       27,450,479  
  

 

 

 
End of period    $ 31,028,520     $ 34,505,690  
  

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Class A    Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2019
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
April 30,
2019
    Year Ended
April 30,
2018
    Year Ended
April 30,
2017
    Period
Ended
April 29,
20161,2
 

 

Per Share Operating Data

          
Net asset value, beginning of period      $11.33       $12.38       $12.13       $10.10       $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations:           
Net investment income3      0.04       0.10       0.07       0.06       0.04  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)      (0.69)       (0.69)       0.36       2.04       0.10  
Total from investment operations      (0.65)       (0.59)       0.43       2.10       0.14  
Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:           
Dividends from net investment income      (0.05)       (0.11)       (0.04)       (0.07)       (0.04)  
Distributions from net realized gain      0.00       (0.35)       (0.14)       0.00       0.00  
Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders      (0.05)       (0.46)       (0.18)       (0.07)       (0.04)  

Net asset value, end of period

     $10.63       $11.33       $12.38       $12.13       $10.10  
        
          

Total Return, at Net Asset Value4

     (5.71)%       (4.54)%       3.56%       20.87%       1.40%  
          

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                                        
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)      $19,896       $21,433       $17,238       $27,101       $5,922  
Average net assets (in thousands)      $20,129       $21,982       $22,295       $16,833       $5,052  
Ratios to average net assets:5           
Net investment income      0.81%       0.80%       0.54%       0.50%       0.98%  
Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below      1.95%       1.67%       1.66%       1.69%       2.86%  
Interest and fees from borrowings      0.00%6       0.00%6       0.00%6       0.00%       0.00%  
Total expenses7      1.95%       1.67%       1.66%       1.69%       2.86%  
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses      1.25%       1.25%       1.25%       1.25%       1.25%  
Portfolio turnover rate8      116%       107%       73%       52%       22%  

1. For the period from December 7, 2015 (commencement of operations) to April 29, 2016.

2. Represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period.

3. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

4. Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

5. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

6. Less than 0.005%.

7. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

Six Months Ended October 31, 2019      1.95  
Year Ended April 30, 2019      1.67  
Year Ended April 30, 2018      1.66  
Year Ended April 30, 2017      1.69  
Period Ended April 29, 2016      2.87  

8. Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Class C    Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2019
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
April 30,
2019
    Year Ended
April 30,
2018
    Year Ended
April 30,
2017
    Period
Ended
April 29,
20161,2
 

 

Per Share Operating Data

          
Net asset value, beginning of period      $11.23       $12.30       $12.10       $10.09       $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations:           
Net investment income (loss)3      0.004       0.01       (0.03)       (0.04)       (0.02)  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)      (0.67)       (0.70)       0.37       2.06       0.13  
Total from investment operations      (0.67)       (0.69)       0.34       2.02       0.11  
Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:           
Dividends from net investment income      (0.01)       (0.03)       0.00       (0.01)       (0.02)  
Distributions from net realized gain      0.00       (0.35)       (0.14)       0.00       0.00  
Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders      (0.01)       (0.38)       (0.14)       (0.01)       (0.02)  
Net asset value, end of period      $10.55       $11.23       $12.30       $12.10       $10.09  
        
                                          
Total Return, at Net Asset Value5      (5.95)%       (5.34)%       2.81%       20.01%       1.07%  
          

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                                        
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)      $4,349       $5,822       $4,771       $4,885       $289  
Average net assets (in thousands)      $4,779       $5,607       $4,476       $2,387       $123  
Ratios to average net assets:6           
Net investment income (loss)      0.05%       0.05%       (0.23)%       (0.31)%       (0.46)%  
Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below      2.71%       2.45%       2.52%       2.52%       3.97%  
Interest and fees from borrowings      0.00%7       0.00%7       0.00%7       0.00%       0.00%  
Total expenses8      2.71%       2.45%       2.52%       2.52%       3.97%  
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses      2.00%       2.00%       2.00%       2.00%       1.96%  

Portfolio turnover rate9

     116%       107%       73%       52%       22%  

1. For the period from December 7, 2015 (commencement of operations) to April 29, 2016.

2. Represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period.

3. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

4. Less than $0.005 per share.

5. Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

6. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

7. Less than 0.005%.

8. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

Six Months Ended October 31, 2019      2.71  
Year Ended April 30, 2019      2.45  
Year Ended April 30, 2018      2.52  
Year Ended April 30, 2017      2.52  
Period Ended April 29, 2016      3.98  

9. Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Continued

 

Class R   

      Six Months

Ended

October 31,

2019

(Unaudited)

    

    Year Ended

April 30,

2019

    

    Year Ended

April 30,

2018

    

    Year Ended

April 30,

2017

    

        Period

Ended

April 29,

20161,2

 
           

Per Share Operating Data

              
Net asset value, beginning of period      $11.33        $12.38        $12.15        $10.10        $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations:               
Net investment income3      0.03        0.07        0.03        0.02        (0.00)4  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)      (0.69)        (0.69)        0.36        2.07        0.13  
Total from investment operations      (0.66)        (0.62)        0.39        2.09        0.13  
Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:               
Dividends from net investment income      (0.04)        (0.08)        (0.02)        (0.04)        (0.03)  
Distributions from net realized gain      0.00        (0.35)        (0.14)        0.00        0.00  
Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders      (0.04)        (0.43)        (0.16)        (0.04)        (0.03)  

Net asset value, end of period

     $10.63        $11.33        $12.38        $12.15        $10.10  
        
              
              
           
Total Return, at Net Asset Value5      (5.83)%        (4.77)%        3.21%        20.72%        1.27%  
              
                                              

Ratios/Supplemental Data

              
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)      $5,014        $5,024        $3,804        $2,468        $205  
Average net assets (in thousands)      $4,793        $4,478        $3,124        $1,124        $57  
Ratios to average net assets:6               
Net investment income (loss)      0.56%        0.55%        0.25%        0.21%        (0.03)%  
Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below      2.21%        1.97%        2.04%        2.12%        3.71%  
Interest and fees from borrowings      0.00%7        0.00%7        0.00%7        0.00%        0.00%  
Total expenses8      2.21%        1.97%        2.04%        2.12%        3.71%  
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses      1.50%        1.50%        1.50%        1.50%        1.45%  
Portfolio turnover rate9      116%        107%        73%        52%        22%  

1. For the period from December 7, 2015 (commencement of operations) to April 29, 2016.

2. Represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period.

3. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

4. Less than $0.005 per share.

5. Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

6. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

7. Less than 0.005%.

8. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

Six Months Ended October 31, 2019      2.21  
Year Ended April 30, 2019      1.97  
Year Ended April 30, 2018      2.04  
Year Ended April 30, 2017      2.12  
Period Ended April 29, 2016      3.72  

9. Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

18      INVESCO OPPENHEIMER SMALL CAP VALUE FUND


    

    Six Months

Ended

October 31,

2019

(Unaudited)

    

    Year Ended

April 30,

2019

    

    Year Ended

April 30,

2018

    

    Year Ended

April 30,

2017

    

        Period

Ended

April 29,

20161,2

 
Class Y
           
Per Share Operating Data               
Net asset value, beginning of period      $11.34        $12.40        $12.15        $10.10        $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations:               
Net investment income3      0.06        0.13        0.10        0.08        0.05  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)      (0.69)        (0.70)        0.36        2.06        0.09  
Total from investment operations      (0.63)        (0.57)        0.46        2.14        0.14  
Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:               
Dividends from net investment income      (0.07)        (0.14)        (0.07)        (0.09)        (0.04)  
Distributions from net realized gain      0.00        (0.35)        (0.14)        0.00        0.00  
Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders      (0.07)        (0.49)        (0.21)        (0.09)        (0.04)  
Net asset value, end of period      $10.64        $11.34        $12.40        $12.15        $10.10  
        
              
              
           

Total Return, at Net Asset Value4

     (5.58)%        (4.38)%        3.80%        21.31%        1.44%  
              
              
           
Ratios/Supplemental Data               
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)      $1,728        $2,193        $1,600        $2,454        $154  
Average net assets (in thousands)      $1,949        $3,740        $1,706        $1,285        $137  
Ratios to average net assets:5               
Net investment income      1.05%        1.05%        0.80%        0.65%        1.14%  
Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below      1.71%        1.40%        1.51%        1.45%        2.67%  
Interest and fees from borrowings      0.00%6        0.00%6        0.00%6        0.00%        0.00%  
Total expenses7      1.71%        1.40%        1.51%        1.45%        2.67%  
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses      1.00%        1.00%        1.00%        1.00%        1.00%  
Portfolio turnover rate8      116%        107%        73%        52%        22%  

1. For the period from December 7, 2015 (commencement of operations) to April 29, 2016.

2. Represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period.

3. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

4. Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

5. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

6. Less than 0.005%.

7. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

Six Months Ended October 31, 2019

     1.71  

Year Ended April 30, 2019

     1.40  

Year Ended April 30, 2018

     1.51  

Year Ended April 30, 2017

     1.45  

Period Ended April 29, 2016

     2.68  

8. Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Continued

 

Class R5

  

Period

Ended

October 31,

2019

(Unaudited) 1

 

Per Share Operating Data

          
Net asset value, beginning of period        $10.34  
Income (loss) from investment operations:     
Net investment income2        0.05  
Net realized and unrealized gain        0.30  
Total from investment operations        0.35  
Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:     
Dividends from net investment income        (0.06)
Distributions from net realized gain        0.00  
Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders        (0.06)
Net asset value, end of period        $10.63
          
    

 

Total Return, at Net Asset Value3

       3.43%
    
   

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data

    
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)        $10  
Average net assets (in thousands)        $10  
Ratios to average net assets:4     
Net investment income        1.05%
Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below        1.39%
Interest and fees from borrowings        0.00%
Total expenses5        1.39%
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses        0.98%
Portfolio turnover rate6        116%

1. For the period from after the close of business on May 24, 2019 (inception of offering) to October 31, 2019.

2. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

3. Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

4. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

5. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

Period Ended October 31, 2019

     1.39  

6. Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

20      INVESCO OPPENHEIMER SMALL CAP VALUE FUND


Class R6    Six Months
Ended
October 31,
2019
(Unaudited)
    Year Ended
April 30,
2019
    Year Ended
April 30,
2018
    Year Ended
April 30,
2017
    Period
Ended
April 29,
20161,2
 

 

Per Share Operating Data

          
Net asset value, beginning of period      $11.33       $12.39       $12.13       $10.10       $10.00  
Income (loss) from investment operations:           
Net investment income3      0.06       0.13       0.11       0.11       0.04  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)      (0.68)       (0.69)       0.36       2.03       0.11  
Total from investment operations      (0.62)       (0.56)       0.47       2.14       0.15  
Dividends and/or distributions to shareholders:           
Dividends from net investment income      (0.07)       (0.15)       (0.07)       (0.11)       (0.05)  
Distributions from net realized gain      0.00       (0.35)       (0.14)       0.00       0.00  
Total dividends and/or distributions to shareholders      (0.07)       (0.50)       (0.21)       (0.11)       (0.05)  
Net asset value, end of period      $10.64       $11.33       $12.39       $12.13       $10.10  
                                        
                                        
          

 

Total Return, at Net Asset Value4

     (5.49)%       (4.31)%       3.89%       21.30%       1.50%  
          
                                          

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data

          
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)      $32       $34       $37       $12       $10  
Average net assets (in thousands)      $32       $36       $18       $11       $9  
Ratios to average net assets:5           
Net investment income      1.12%       1.12%       0.88%       0.96%       0.98%  
Expenses excluding specific expenses listed below      1.33%       1.27%       1.29%       1.38%       2.47%  
Interest and fees from borrowings      0.00%6       0.00%6       0.00%6       0.00%       0.00%  
Total expenses7      1.33%       1.27%       1.29%       1.38%       2.47%  
Expenses after payments, waivers and/or reimbursements and reduction to custodian expenses      0.93%       0.93%       0.93%       0.93%       0.93%  
Portfolio turnover rate8      116%       107%       73%       52%       22%  

1. For the period from December 7, 2015 (commencement of operations) to April 29, 2016.

2. Represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period.

3. Per share amounts calculated based on the average shares outstanding during the period.

4. Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

5. Annualized for periods less than one full year.

6. Less than 0.005%.

7. Total expenses including indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses were as follows:

 

Six Months Ended October 31, 2019      1.33     
Year Ended April 30, 2019      1.27                                                                                                            
Year Ended April 30, 2018      1.29     
Year Ended April 30, 2017      1.38     
Period Ended April 29, 2016      2.48     

8. Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

21      INVESCO OPPENHEIMER SMALL CAP VALUE FUND


NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS October 31, 2019 Unaudited

 

Note 1 – Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco Oppenheimer Small Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or each class.

Prior to the close of business on May 24, 2019, the Fund operated a Oppenheimer Small Cap Value Fund (the “Acquired Fund” or “Predecessor Fund”). The Acquired Fund was reorganized after the close of business on May 24, 2019 (the “Reorganization Date”) through the transfer of all of its assets and liabilities to the Fund (the “Reorganization”).

Upon closing of the Reorganization, holders of the Acquired Fund’s Class A, Class C, Class R, and Class Y shares received the corresponding class of shares of the Fund and holders of the Acquired Fund’s Class I shares received Class R6 shares of the Fund. Information for the Acquired Fund’s Class I shares prior to the Reorganization is included with Class R6 shares throughout this report. Class R5 shares commenced operations on the Reorganization Date.

The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.

The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met and under certain circumstances load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for ten years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion in to Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the tenth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A. Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed

 

22      INVESCO OPPENHEIMER SMALL CAP VALUE FUND


    

 

options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies

 

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and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B.

Securities Transactions and Investment Income - Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment transactions reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the

 

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ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

The Fund recharacterizes distributions received from REIT investments based on information provided by the REIT into the following categories: ordinary income, long-term and short-term capital gains, and return of capital. If information is not available on a timely basis from the REIT, the recharacterization will be based on available information which may include the previous year’s allocation. If new or additional information becomes available from the REIT at a later date, a recharacterization will be made in the following year. The Fund records as dividend income the amount recharacterized as ordinary income and as realized gain the amount recharacterized as capital gain in the Statement of Operations, and the amount recharacterized as return of capital as a reduction of the cost of the related investment. These recharacterizations are reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

C.

Country Determination - For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization.

D.

Distributions - Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with income tax regulations and may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income distributions are declared and paid quarterly, if any. Capital gain distributions, if any, are declared and paid annually or at other times as determined necessary by the Adviser.

The tax character of distributions is determined as of the Fund’s fiscal year end. Therefore, a portion of the Fund’s distributions made to shareholders prior to the Fund’s fiscal year end may ultimately be categorized as a tax return of capital.

E.

Federal Income Taxes - The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax

 

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positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F.

Expenses - Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R6 are allocated to each share class based on relative net assets. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.

G.

Accounting Estimates - The financial statements are prepared on a basis in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.

H.

Indemnifications - Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.

Note 2 – Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

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Fee Schedule*

       

Up to $500 million

     0.80 %       

Next $500 million

     0.75  

Next $4 billion

     0.70  

Over $5 billion

     0.65  

* The advisory fee paid by the Fund shall be reduced by any amounts paid by the Fund under the administrative services agreement with the Adviser.

During the six months ended October 31, 2019, the effective advisory fee incurred by the Fund was 0.79% annualized.

From the beginning of the fiscal period until the date of the Reorganization, the Acquired Fund paid $17,656 in advisory fees to OFI Global Asset Management, Inc. based on the annual rates above of the Acquired Fund’s average daily net assets.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco Capital Management LLC, and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s). Invesco has also entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with OppenheimerFunds, Inc. to provide discretionary management services to the Funds.

Effective on the Reorganization Date, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least May 31, 2021, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 1.25%, 2.00%, 1.50%, 1.00%, 0.98% and 0.93%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expenses on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate May 31, 2021. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2021, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

During the six months ended October 31, 2019, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $446

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

and reimbursed fund expenses of $71,151, $16,885, $17,217, $6,962, $17 and $63 for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6, respectively.

Prior to the Reorganization, the OFI Global Asset Management, Inc. had contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares to 1.25%, 2.00%, 1.50% 1.00% and 0.93%, respectively, of the Acquired Fund’s average daily net assets.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the period ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administration fees. Additionally, Invesco has entered into service agreements whereby Citibank, N.A. serves as custodian to the Fund. Prior to the Reorganization, the Acquired Fund paid administrative fees to OFI Global Asset Management, Inc.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. Prior to the Reorganization, the Acquired Fund paid transfer agent fees to OFI Global Asset Management, Inc. and Shareholder Services, Inc. During the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under these agreements are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees.

The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class R shares (collectively the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Class A Plan, reimburses IDI in an amount up to an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares. The Fund pursuant to the Class C and Class R Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares and 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plan would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund plans. Prior to the Reorganization, the Acquired Fund paid distribution fees to OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc. During the six months ended October 31, 2019, expenses incurred under the plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution and service plan fees.

Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded

 

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as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the six months ended October 31, 2019, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $5,142 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $116 from Class C shares, for CDSC imposed on redemptions by shareholders. From the beginning of the fiscal year to the date of the Reorganization, OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc. retained $1,857 in front–end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $7 from Class C shares for CDSC imposed on redemption by shareholders.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

Note 3 – Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.

Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.

Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

As of October 31, 2019, all of the securities in this Fund were valued based on Level 1 inputs (see the Schedule of Investments for security categories). The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

Note 4 – Expense Offset Arrangement

The expense offset arrangement is comprised of custodian credits which result from periodic overnight cash balances at the custodian. For the period ended October 31, 2019, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $89.

Note 5 – Trustee and Officer Fees and Benefits

Certain Trustees have executed a Deferred Compensation Agreement pursuant to which they have the option to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of the annual compensation they are entitled to receive from the Fund. For purposes of determining the amount owed to the Trustees under the plan, deferred amounts are treated as though equal dollar amounts had been invested in shares of the Fund or in other Invesco and/or Invesco Oppenheimer funds selected by the Trustees. The Fund purchases shares of the funds selected for deferral by the Trustees in amounts equal to his or her deemed investment, resulting in a Fund asset equal to the deferred compensation liability. Such assets are included as a component of “Other” within the asset section of the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Deferral of Trustees’ fees under the plan will not affect the net assets of the Fund and will not materially affect the Fund’s assets, liabilities or net investment income per share. Amounts will be deferred until distributed in accordance with the compensation deferral plan.

Note 6 – Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with JPMorgan Chase Bank, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due to custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

Note 7 – Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $35,959,435 and $38,088,250, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

 

 
Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments    $             2,481,950  
Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments      (1,723,235)  
  

 

 

 
Net unrealized appreciation of investments    $ 758,715  
  

 

 

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $30,301,812.

Note 8 – Share Information

Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended October 31, 2019     Year Ended April 30, 2019  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A

                                
Sold      204,252     $ 2,146,447       1,624,701     $ 19,742,029  
Automatic Conversion      101,438       1,065,582              
Class C to Class A Shares         
Dividends and/or distributions reinvested      9,466       100,853       71,907       769,370  
Redeemed      (335,791     (3,515,799     (1,196,688         (14,397,147
Net increase (decrease)      (20,635   $ (202,917     499,920     $ 6,114,252  
        
                                  

Class C

                                
Sold      61,486     $ 639,965       234,139     $ 2,800,274  
Dividends and/or distributions reinvested      577       6,081       17,913       186,010  
Automatic Conversion         
Class C to Class A Shares      (102,218     (1,065,582            
Redeemed      (65,893     (684,728     (121,745     (1,414,962
Net increase (decrease)      (106,048   $     (1,104,264     130,307     $ 1,571,322  
        
                                  

Class R

                                
Sold      76,515     $ 799,399       180,314     $ 2,164,385  
Dividends and/or distributions reinvested      1,664       17,742       15,417       163,363  
Redeemed      (50,247     (522,033     (59,395     (710,204
Net increase (decrease)      27,932     $ 295,108       136,336     $ 1,617,544  
        
                                  

Class Y

                                
Sold      22,398     $ 237,544       482,873     $ 6,217,022  
Dividends and/or distributions reinvested      1,195       12,746       9,447       104,655  
Redeemed      (54,578     (572,430     (428,076     (5,438,622
Net increase (decrease)      (30,985   $ (322,140     64,244     $ 883,055  
        
                                  

Class R51

                                
Sold      967     $ 10,000           $  
Dividends and/or distributions reinvested                         
Redeemed                         
Net increase (decrease)      967     $ 10,000           $  
        

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited / Continued

 

     Six Months Ended October 31, 2019     Year Ended April 30, 2019  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class R6

                                
Sold      93     $ 964       405     $ 5,000  
Dividends and/or distributions reinvested      13       140       89       956  
Redeemed      (94     (933     (527     (6,731
Net increase (decrease)      12     $ 171       (33   $ (775
        

1. Commencement date after the close of business on May 24, 2019.

Note 9 – Borrowings

Joint Credit Facility. A number of mutual funds managed by the Adviser participate in a $1.95 billion revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) intended to provide short-term financing, if necessary, subject to certain restrictions in connection with atypical redemption activity. Expenses and fees related to the Facility are paid by the participating funds and are disclosed separately or as other expenses on the Statement of Operations. The Fund did not utilize the Facility during the reporting period. The Facility terminated May 24, 2019.

Note 10 - Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees appointed, and the Board of Trustees ratified and approved, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Fund for the fiscal periods ending after May 24, 2019. Prior to the close of business on May 24, 2019, the Predecessor Fund was a separate series of an unaffiliated investment company and its financial statements were audited by a different independent registered public accounting firm (the “Prior Auditor”).

Effective after the close of business on May 24, 2019, the Prior Auditor resigned as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Fund. The Prior Auditor’s report on the financial statements of the Predecessor Fund for the past two fiscal years did not contain an adverse or disclaimer of opinion, and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During the Predecessor Fund’s two most recent fiscal years and through the close of business on May 24, 2019, there were no (1) disagreements with the Prior Auditor on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the Prior Auditor’s satisfaction, would have caused it to make reference to that matter in connection with its report; or (2) “reportable events,” as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Note 11 – Subsequent Event

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which Invesco Oppenheimer Small Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) would transfer all of its assets and liabilities to Invesco Small Cap Value Fund (the “Acquiring

 

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Fund”).

Upon closing of the reorganization, shareholders of the Fund will receive a corresponding class of shares of the Acquiring Fund in exchange for their shares of the Fund and the Fund will liquidate and cease operations.

 

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APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND SUB-ADVISORY CONTRACTS

 

 

At meetings held on December 14, 2018, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the Trust) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved (i) an amendment to the Trust’s Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) to add Invesco Oppenheimer Small Cap Value Fund (the Fund), (ii) an amendment to the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. to add the Fund, (iii) an amendment to the separate sub-advisory contract with Invesco Capital Management LLC to add the Fund, (iv) an amendment to the separate sub-advisory contract with Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited to add the Fund, and (v) an initial sub-advisory contract with OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts). Additionally, on March 26, 2019, the Board re-approved an initial sub-advisory contract with OppenheimerFunds, Inc. following its change of control as a result of the acquisition of OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including the Oppenheimer mutual funds (each, an Oppenheimer Fund), by Invesco Ltd. (the OFI Transaction). After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.

The Board’s Evaluation Process

The Board noted that it had previously approved establishing the Fund at the Board meeting held on October 23, 2018 and that the Fund was formed to acquire the assets and liabilities of an Oppenheimer Fund (the Acquired Fund) with the same investment objective and substantially similar principal investment strategies and risks. At the time of approval, the Fund had no assets and no performance history and the portfolio managers were not employed by Invesco Advisers or any of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers except OppenheimerFunds, Inc., which was not affiliated with Invesco at that time.

In approving the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, the Board followed a process similar to the process that it follows in annually reviewing and approving investment advisory agreements and sub-advisory contracts for the series portfolios of funds advised by Invesco Advisers and considered the information provided in the most recent annual review process for those funds as well as the information provided with respect to the Fund. As part of the approval process, the Board reviewed and considered information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board reviewed comparative investment performance and fee data prepared by Invesco Advisers and an independent mutual fund data provider. The Board was assisted in its

 

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review by the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees, and by independent legal counsel.

The discussion below serves as a summary of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. This information is current as of December 14, 2018 and March 26, 2019 for the sub-advisory contract with OppenheimerFunds, Inc.

Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers

The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services to be provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who will provide these services. The Board’s review included consideration of the investment process oversight and structure, credit analysis and investment risk management to be employed in providing advisory services to the Fund. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds and will provide to the Fund, such as various back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board also received and reviewed information about Invesco Advisers’ role as administrator of the Invesco Funds’ liquidity risk management program. The Board also reviewed and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a fund that is part of the Invesco family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers’ parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.’s depth and experience in conducting an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board reviewed and considered information about the resources that Invesco Advisers intends to continue to commit to managing the Invesco family of funds, including the Fund, following the OFI Transaction. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world.

 

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APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND SUB-ADVISORY CONTRACTS Continued

 

As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.

B. Fund Investment Performance

The Board noted that the Fund would continue the historical performance information of the Acquired Fund following the consummation of the OFI Transaction. The Board considered the performance of the Acquired Fund and the fact that, at the closing of the OFI Transaction, management anticipates that the Fund will be managed pursuant to substantially similar investment strategies and by substantially the same portfolio management team as managed the Acquired Fund. The Board did not view Fund performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.

The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over the one-year period ending December 31, 2017 to the performance of funds in the Morningstar performance universe and against the Fund’s benchmark index. The Trustees also reviewed more recent Fund performance and this review did not change their conclusions.

C. Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses

The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Morningstar expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components.

The Board noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Fund for at least two years from the closing date of the OFI Transaction in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund.

The Board also considered the fees charged by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers to other similarly managed client accounts. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers may charge lower fees to large institutional clients. Invesco Advisers reviewed with the Board differences in the scope of services it provides to the Invesco Funds relative to certain other types of client accounts, including management of cash flows as a result of redemptions and purchases, necessary infrastructure such as officers,

 

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office space, technology, legal and distribution, oversight of service providers, costs and business risks associated with launching new funds and sponsoring and maintaining the product line, preparation of annual registration statement updates and financial information and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts.

D. Economies of Scale and Breakpoints

The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund. The Board considered Invesco’s reinvestment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure and cybersecurity. The Board also considered that the Fund may benefit from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule, which generally operate to reduce the Fund’s expense ratio as it grows in size. The Board noted that the Fund will share directly in economies of scale through lower fees charged by third party service providers based on the combined size of the Invesco Funds. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements.

E. Profitability and Financial Resources

The Board reviewed information from the 2018 contract renewal process provided by Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and noted the periodic review of such methodology by an independent consultant. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers will continue to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing services to the Invesco Funds, and the profits estimated to be realized by the Fund, to be excessive given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board received information from Invesco Advisers demonstrating that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.

F. Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates

The Board considered various other benefits to be received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees to be received for providing administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board considered

 

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APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND SUB-ADVISORY CONTRACTS Continued

 

the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services to other Invesco Funds and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board also considered that these services will be provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and approved on an annual basis by the Board; and that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.

The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Advisers’ or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expenses. The Board also considered that it will receive periodic reports from Invesco representing that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.

The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in money market funds advised by Invesco Advisers pursuant to procedures approved by the Board. The Board considered that Invesco Advisers will receive advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to such investments, although Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods the advisory fees payable by the Invesco Funds with respect to certain investments in the affiliated money market funds. The waiver is in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers will receive from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the amount of advisory fees to be received by Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds is fair and reasonable.

The Board also considered that an affiliated broker may receive commissions for executing certain trades for the Fund. Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers may use the affiliated broker to, among other things, control order routing and minimize information leakage, and the Board was advised that such trades will be executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.

 

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PORTFOLIO PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES;

UPDATES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

 

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Important notice regarding delivery of security holder documents

To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). Mailing of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please contact Invesco Investment Services, Inc. at 800 959 4246 or contact your financial institution. We will begin sending you individual copies for each account within 30 days after receiving your request.

Fund holdings and proxy voting information

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The most recent list of portfolio holdings is available at invesco.com/completeqtrholdings. Shareholders can also look up the Fund’s Forms N-PORT on the SEC website at sec.gov.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246 or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/proxysearch. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

 

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INVESCO’S PRIVACY NOTICE

 

Invesco recognizes the importance of protecting your personal and financial information when you visit our website located at www.invesco.com (the “Website”). The following information is designed to help you understand the information collection practices at this Website. We will not sell, share or rent your personally identifiable information to others in contravention of this Privacy Policy. When we refer to ourselves as “we” or “Invesco” in this Privacy Policy, we mean our entire company including our affiliates, such as subsidiaries.

By visiting this Website, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, you may not use this Website. This Privacy Policy is subject to change without notice, from time to time in our sole discretion. You acknowledge that by accessing the Website after we have posted changes to this Privacy Policy, you are agreeing to this Privacy Policy as modified. Please review the Terms of Use1 to learn of other terms and conditions applicable to your use of the Website.

Please note that this Privacy Policy is not an exclusive statement of our privacy principles across all products and services. Other privacy principles or policies may apply depending on the products or services you obtain from Invesco, or the jurisdiction in which you transact with Invesco.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on May 6, 2018.

Information We Collect and Use

We collect personal information you choose to submit to the Website in order to process transactions requested by you and meet our contractual obligations. For example, you can choose to provide your name, contact information, social security number, or tax identification number in connection with accessing your account, or you can choose to provide your personal information when you fill out a secure account question form. Any information collected about you from the Website can, from time to time, be associated with other identifying information we have about you.

In addition, we may gather information about you automatically through your use of the Website, e.g. your IP address, how you navigate the Website, the organization from which you are accessing the Website, and the websites that you access before and after you visit the Website.

When you access the Website, we may also collect information such as unique device identifiers, your screen resolution and other device settings, information about your location, and analytical information about how you use the device from which you are viewing the Website. Where applicable, we may ask your permission before collecting certain information, such as precise geolocation information.

From time to time, we use or augment the personal information we have about you with information obtained from third parties. For example, we use third party information to confirm contact or financial information or to better understand your interests by associating demographic information from third parties with the information you have provided.

How We Use Personal Information

We use your personal information to respond to your inquiries and provide the products and services you request. We also use your information from time to time to deliver the content and services we believe

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you will find the most relevant and to provide customer service and support.

We also use the information you provide to further develop and improve our products and services. We aggregate and/or de-identify data about visitors to the Website for various business purposes including product and service development and improvement activities.

How We Share Personal Information

We collaborate with other companies and individuals to perform services for us and on our behalf and we collaborate with our affiliates, other companies and individuals with respect to particular products or services (“Providers”). Examples of Providers include data analysis firms, customer service and support providers, email and SMS vendors, and web-hosting and development companies. Some Providers collect information for us or on our behalf on our Website. These Providers can be provided with access to personal information needed to perform their functions.

We reserve the right to disclose your personal information as required by law, when we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with a regulatory requirement, judicial proceeding, court order or legal process served on us, to protect the safety, rights or property of our customers, the public or Invesco or to enforce the Terms of Use.

If we sell or transfer a business unit (such as a subsidiary) or an asset (such as a website) to another company, we will share your personal information with such company. You will receive notice of such an event and the new entity will inform you of any changes to the practices in this Privacy Policy. If the new entity wishes to make additional use of your information, you have the right to decline such use at that time.

We occasionally disclose aggregate or de-identified data that is not personally identifiable with third parties.

Cookies and Other Tools

Invesco and its Providers collect information about you by using cookies, tracking pixels and other technologies. We use this information to better understand, customize and improve user experience with our websites, services and offerings as well as to manage our advertising. For example, we use web analytics services that use these technologies to gather information to help us understand how visitors engage with and navigate our Website, e.g., how and when pages in a site are visited and by how many visitors. We are also able to offer our visitors a more customized, relevant experience on our sites using these technologies by delivering content and functionality based on your preferences and interests.

Depending on their purpose, some cookies will only operate for the length of a single browsing session, while others have a longer life span to ensure that they fulfill their longer-term purposes. Your web browser can be set to allow you to control whether you will accept cookies or reject cookies, to notify you each time a cookie is sent to your browser, or to delete cookies that have already been set. If your browser is set to reject cookies, certain aspects of the Website that are cookie-enabled will not recognize you when you return to the website, and some Website functionality may be lost. The “Help” section of your browser may tell you how to prevent your browser from accepting cookies. To find out more about cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

 

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INVESCO’S PRIVACY NOTICE Continued

 

 

Security

No data transmission over the internet can be 100% secure, so Invesco cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you submit to us on this Website. However, Invesco seeks to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or use when you transact business on our Website using technical, administrative and procedural measures. Invesco makes no representation as to the reasonableness, efficacy, or appropriateness of the measures we use to safeguard such information.

Users are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of their own passwords. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure (for example, if you feel that the security of any account you might have with us has been compromised), please immediately notify us by contacting us as specified below.

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Any information you provide to Invesco through use of the Website may be stored and processed, transferred between and accessed from the United States, Canada and other countries which do not guarantee the same level of protection of personal information as the one in which you reside. However, Invesco will handle your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy regardless of where your personal information is stored/accessed.

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We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you are under the age of 18, do not provide us with any personal information.

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ITEM 2.      CODE OF ETHICS.

Not applicable for a semi-annual report.

ITEM 3.        AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not applicable.

ITEM 4.        PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

During the reporting period, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC (“PwC”) advised the Audit Committee of the following matters for consideration under the SEC’s auditor independence rules. PwC advised the Audit Committee that a PwC Director, a PwC Manager and a PwC Senior Associate each held financial interests in investment companies within the Invesco Fund Complex that were inconsistent with the requirements of Rule 2-01(c)(1) of Regulation S-X. PwC noted, among other things, that during the time of its audit, the engagement team was not aware of the investments, (or with respect to the PwC Senior Associate was not aware until after the investments were confirmed as SEC exceptions), the individuals were not in the chain of command of the audit or the audit partners of Invesco or the affiliate of the Registrant, the services each individual provided were not relied upon by the audit engagement team with respect to the audit of the Registrant or its affiliates (or with respect to the PwC Senior Associate, the services were performed by an individual who did not have decision-making responsibility for matters that materially affected the audit and were reviewed by team members at least two levels higher than the PwC Senior Associate), and the investments were not material to the net worth of each individual or their respective immediate family members which PwC considered in reaching its conclusion. PwC advised the Audit Committee that it believes its objectivity and impartiality had not been adversely affected by these matters as they related to the audit of the Registrant.

On May 24, 2019, certain investment advisor subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd. assumed management responsibility from Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. (“OFI”) for 83 open-end mutual funds and 20 exchange-traded funds (collectively, the “Oppenheimer Funds”). Assumption of management responsibility for the Oppenheimer Funds was accomplished through the reorganization of each Oppenheimer Fund into a new Invesco shell fund (collectively, the “New Invesco Funds”) that did not have pre-existing assets (together, the “Reorganizations”). The Reorganizations were part of the acquisition by Invesco Ltd. (together with its subsidiaries, “Invesco”) of the asset management business of OFI (including the Oppenheimer Funds) from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (“MassMutual”), which was also consummated on May 24, 2019 (the “Acquisition”). Subsequent to the Acquisition, MassMutual became a significant shareholder of Invesco, and the Invesco Ltd. board of directors expanded by one director with the addition of a director selected by MassMutual.

Prior to the consummation of the Acquisition and the Reorganizations on May 24, 2019, PwC completed an independence assessment to evaluate the services and relationships with OFI and its affiliates, which became affiliates of Invesco upon the closing of the Acquisition. The assessment identified the following relationship and services that are inconsistent with the auditor independence rules under Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (“Rule 2-01”) if provided to an affiliate of an audit client. A retired PwC partner who receives a benefit from PwC that is not fully funded, served as a member of Audit Committee of the Boards of Trustees of certain Oppenheimer Funds prior to the Acquisition (the “Pre-Reorganization Relationship”). Additionally, PwC provided certain non-audit services including, expert legal services to one Oppenheimer Fund, custody of client assets in connection with payroll services, a non-audit service performed pursuant to a success-based fee, non-audit services in which PwC acted as an advocate on behalf of a MassMutual foreign affiliate and certain employee activities undertaken in connection with the provision of non-audit


services for MassMutual and certain MassMutual foreign affiliates (collectively, the “Pre-Reorganization Services”).

PwC and the Audit Committees of the New Invesco Funds each considered the impact that the Pre-Reorganization Relationship and Services have on PwC’s independence with respect to the New Invesco Funds. On the basis of the nature of the relationship and services performed, and in particular the mitigating factors described below, PwC concluded that a reasonable investor, possessing knowledge of all the relevant facts and circumstances regarding the Pre-Reorganization Relationship and Services, would conclude that the Pre-Reorganization Relationship and Services do not impair PwC’s ability to exhibit the requisite objectivity and impartiality to report on the financial statements of the New Invesco Funds for the years ending May 31, 2019 – April 30, 2020 (“PwC’s Conclusion”).

The Audit Committees of the Boards of Trustees of the New Invesco Funds, based upon PwC’s Conclusion and the concurrence of Invesco, considered the relevant facts and circumstances including the mitigating factors described below and, after careful consideration, concluded that PwC is capable of exercising objective and impartial judgment in connection with its audits of the financial statements of the New Invesco Funds that the respective Boards of Trustees oversee.

Mitigating factors that PwC and the Audit Committees considered in reaching their respective conclusions included, among others, the following factors:

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none of the Pre-Reorganization Relationship or Services created a mutuality of interest between PwC and the New Invesco Funds;

·  

PwC will not act in a management or employee capacity for the New Invesco Funds or their affiliates during any portion of PwC’s professional engagement period;

·  

other than the expert legal services, Pre-Reorganization Services that have been provided to OFI, MassMutual and their affiliates do not have any impact on the financial statements of the New Invesco Funds;

·  

as it relates to the expert legal services, while the service provided by PwC related to litigation involving one Oppenheimer Fund, the impact of the litigation on the Oppenheimer Fund’s financial statements was based upon OFI’s decision, and OFI management represented that the PwC service was not considered a significant component of its decision;

·  

while certain employees of OFI who were involved in the financial reporting process of the Oppenheimer Funds will be employed by Invesco subsequent to the Reorganizations, existing officers of other Invesco Funds will serve as Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer or equivalent roles for the New Invesco Funds, and are ultimately responsible for the accuracy of all financial statement assertions for the entirety of the financial reporting periods for the New Invesco Funds;

·  

the Pre-Reorganization Services giving rise to the lack of independence were provided to, or entered into with, OFI, MassMutual and their affiliates at a time when PwC had no independence restriction with respect to these entities;

·  

with the exception of the expert legal service provided to one Oppenheimer Fund, none of the Pre-Reorganization Services affected the operations or financial reporting of the New Invesco Funds;

·  

the Pre-Reorganization Services provided by PwC to OFI, MassMutual and their affiliates were performed by persons who were not, and will not be, part of the audit engagement team for the New Invesco Funds; and


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the fees associated with the Pre-Reorganization Services were not material to MassMutual, Invesco or PwC.

 

ITEM 5.

AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers is included as part of the reports to stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

 

ITEM 7.

DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 8.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 9.

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 10.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

None

 

ITEM 11.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

  (a)

As of December 18, 2019, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the officers of the Registrant, including the Principal Executive Officer (“PEO”) and Principal Financial Officer (“PFO”), to assess the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures, as that term is defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Act”), as amended. Based on that evaluation, the Registrant’s officers, including the PEO and PFO, concluded that, as of December 18, 2019, the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were reasonably designed so as to ensure: (1) that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-Q is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (2) that material information relating to the Registrant is made known to the PEO and PFO as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

  (b)

There have been no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


ITEM 12.

DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 13.

EXHIBITS.

 

  13(a) (1)

Not applicable.

 

  13(a) (2)

Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

 

  13(a) (3)

Not applicable.

 

  13(a) (4)

Registrant’s Independent Public Accountant, attached as Exhibit 99.ACCT

 

  13(b)

Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Registrant:    AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds)

 

By:

   /s/ Sheri Morris
   Sheri Morris
   Principal Executive Officer

Date:  

   January 3, 2020

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:

   /s/ Sheri Morris
   Sheri Morris
   Principal Executive Officer

Date:  

   January 3, 2020

By:

   /s/ Kelli Gallegos
   Kelli Gallegos
   Principal Financial Officer

Date:  

   January 3, 2020