0001193125-24-171762.txt : 20240628 0001193125-24-171762.hdr.sgml : 20240628 20240628110032 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-24-171762 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: N-CSR PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 30 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20240430 FILED AS OF DATE: 20240628 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240628 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20240628 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AIM SECTOR FUNDS (INVESCO SECTOR FUNDS) CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000725781 ORGANIZATION NAME: IRS NUMBER: 840933032 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: N-CSR SEC ACT: 1940 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-03826 FILM NUMBER: 241082609 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11 GREENWAY PLAZA STREET 2: SUITE 1000 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77046 BUSINESS PHONE: 7136261919 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11 GREENWAY PLAZA STREET 2: SUITE 1000 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77046 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: AIM SECTOR FUNDS DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20031126 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: AIM SECTOR FUNDS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20031001 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: INVESCO SECTOR FUNDS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990330 0000725781 S000000155 INVESCO Energy Fund C000000337 Class A IENAX C000000339 Class C IEFCX C000000341 Investor Class FSTEX C000023157 CLASS R5 IENIX C000071330 Class Y IENYX C000188943 Class R6 0000725781 S000000160 INVESCO Technology Fund C000000361 Class A ITYAX C000000363 Class C ITHCX C000000365 Investor Class FTCHX C000023158 CLASS R5 FTPIX C000071334 Class Y ITYYX C000188945 Class R6 0000725781 S000000161 INVESCO Dividend Income Fund C000000366 Class A IAUTX C000000368 Class C IUTCX C000000369 Investor Class FSTUX C000029688 CLASS R5 FSIUX C000071335 Class Y IAUYX C000120718 Class R6 IFUTX C000217956 Class R 0000725781 S000027834 INVESCO COMSTOCK FUND C000084479 CLASS A ACSTX C000084481 CLASS C ACSYX C000084482 CLASS Y ACSDX C000084483 CLASS R5 ACSHX C000084484 CLASS R ACSRX C000120720 Class R6 ICSFX 0000725781 S000027837 INVESCO SMALL CAP VALUE FUND C000084495 CLASS A VSCAX C000084497 CLASS C VSMCX C000084498 CLASS Y VSMIX C000177891 CLASS R6 C000217957 Class R 0000725781 S000027840 INVESCO VALUE OPPORTUNITIES FUND C000084507 CLASS A VVOAX C000084509 CLASS C VVOCX C000084510 CLASS Y VVOIX C000095989 Class R VVORX C000095990 CLASS R5 VVONX C000188946 Class R6 0000725781 S000064611 Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund C000209135 Class C C000209136 Class R C000209137 Class Y C000209138 Class R5 C000209139 Class R6 C000209140 Class A 0000725781 S000064612 Invesco Comstock Select Fund C000209141 Class C C000209142 Class R C000209143 Class R6 C000209144 Class Y C000209145 Class R5 C000209146 Class A N-CSR 1 d791986dncsr.htm N-CSR N-CSR

 

 

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)

 

 

Glenn Brightman 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: 4/30

Date of reporting period: 4/30/2024

 

 

 


ITEM 1.

REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.

(a) The Registrant’s annual report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is as follows:


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Annual Report to Shareholders    April 30, 2024

Invesco Comstock Fund

Nasdaq:

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

 

   
2   Management’s Discussion
2   Performance Summary
4   Long-Term Fund Performance
6   Supplemental Information
6   Liquidity Risk Management Program
8   Schedule of Investments
11   Financial Statements
14   Financial Highlights
15   Notes to Financial Statements
22   Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
23   Fund Expenses
24   Tax Information
T-1   Trustees and Officers
T-6   Proxy Results

 

Beginning in July 2024, amendments adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission will substantially impact the design, content, and delivery of shareholder reports. These newly designed shareholder reports will highlight key fund information in a clear and concise format and must be mailed to each shareholder that has not elected to receive the reports electronically. Other information, including financial statements, will no longer be included in the shareholder report but will be available at invesco.com/reports, delivered upon request, and filed on a semiannual basis on Form N-CSR.

 

If you would like to receive shareholder reports and other communications electronically instead of by mail, you may make that request 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. If you do not make this request or enroll in e-delivery, you will receive future shareholder reports and other communications by mail.

  


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

 

For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, Class A shares of Invesco Comstock Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), outperformed the Russell 1000 Value Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

 

 Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

 

Total returns, 4/30/23 to 4/30/24, 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

    17.20

Class C Shares

    16.30  

Class R Shares

    16.91  

Class Y Shares

    17.46  

Class R5 Shares

    17.52  

Class R6 Shares

    17.61  

S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)

    22.66  

Russell 1000 Value Index (Style-Specific Index)

    13.42  

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

    18.17  

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

       

 

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

The US economy and equity markets remained resilient in the second quarter of 2023, as milder inflation data and better-than-expected corporate earnings supported equities, with most major indexes posting gains for the quarter and with some big tech names providing optimistic future guidance. Following the March 2023 banking crisis, markets stabilized in April, as corporate earnings season got underway with many companies exceeding earnings and revenue estimates. Facing persistently strong employment data, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised the federal funds rate by 0.25% at its May 2023 meeting,1 but left rates unchanged at its June meeting, giving investors the long-awaited “pause” in rate hikes, which sent equities broadly higher.

 Equity markets declined in the third quarter and into October 2023 as a resilient US economy complicated the Fed’s efforts to tame inflation. While inflation has slowed from its peak in 2022, in July 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% and the 12-month headline inflation rate rose to 3.2% from 3% in June.2 Due to the persistence of inflation, the Fed raised the federal funds rate again in July by 0.25%.1 The CPI data released in September was higher-than-expected and the overall US labor market remained tight with unemployment near historic lows. At the same time the third quarter year-over-year Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimate was 4.9%, far above expectations.2 Despite the higher-than-expected GDP for the third quarter of 2023, the Fed held interest rates steady at its September and October meetings, but left open the possibility of another rate hike before the end of the calendar year.1

 US equity markets posted strong gains in the fourth quarter of 2023 as investors

anticipated the potential end of interest rate hikes by the Fed. Inflation slowed during the period as the CPI 12-month headline inflation rate fell to 3.1% in November from 3.7% in September, significantly below the 2022 peak of 9.1%.2 The Fed kept rates steady at its mid-December meeting and indicated that three rate cuts are expected in 2024. Fed chairman Powell noted that “the Fed’s policy rate is likely at or near its peak for this tightening cycle,”1 which prompted a strong equity rally into 2023 year-end and the yield on the 10-year US Treasury to fall from nearly 5% in October to below 4%.3

 US equity markets rallied in the first quarter of 2024. In February, the S&P 500 Index closed above the 5,000 milestone for the first time.3 The US economy defied recession predictions, achieving a growth rate of 2.5% in 2023 and the labor market remained robust, with continued payroll gains and unemployment still historically low – below 4%.2 Inflation, however, remained persistent. January and February increases in the CPI were higher than expected, leading the Fed to defer its proposed interest rate cuts to the second half of 2024.1 Still, investors were mostly pleased by corporate earnings growth, except for three of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks. Apple, Alphabet and Tesla’s stock prices suffered due to disappointing earnings, sales and revenue, or weak forward guidance. Although the stock market had a strong start in 2024, the stock market retreated in April. As consumer spending and a strong labor market were driving economic activity, inflation and interest rate concerns persisted and investors feared another delay in expected rate cuts by the Fed, or worse, rate hikes.

 Despite continued higher rates and increased market volatility, US stocks for the fiscal year had strong positive returns of 22.66%, as measured by the S&P 500 Index.4

 

 For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, the Invesco Comstock Fund (the Fund) out-performed the Russell 1000 Value Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

 Some key contributors to the Fund’s performance during the fiscal year were stock selection in industrials, communication services and financial sectors, while an under-weight in utilities and an overweight in information technology (IT) also boosted relative returns. In industrials, General Electric, FedEx, Eaton and Caterpillar were top contributors on an absolute and relative basis. FedEx rallied after reporting positive results from merging the Ground and Express divisions to achieve economies of scale. Within IT, Microsoft was a top performer, followed by semiconductor stocks, NXP Semiconductors, Qualcomm and Intel. Semiconductor companies benefited from a PC (personal computer) recovery cycle and a growing pipeline for Artificial Intelligence. In communications services, Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) and Alphabet (formerly Google) were key contributors on an absolute and relative basis. With utilities being the worst performing sector for the fiscal year, having a material underweight benefited relative returns.

 Some key detractors from the Fund’s performance during the fiscal year were stock selection in health care, consumer staples and the cash held in the Fund. In health care, managed health care provider Elevance Health and health care services, CVS Health, hurt relative performance. CVS Health’s key issues included higher-than-expected costs in its insurance business, lower Medicare Advantage reimbursement rates, and a decline in the health care benefits segment’s operating results. Additionally, the company revised its full-year 2024 guidance due to potential for continued elevated medical cost trends. In consumer staples, household products companies, Kimberly-Clark and Reckitt Benckiser lagged their industry peers and the sector, detracting from relative performance. Kimberly-Clark suffered from negative earnings estimate revisions and an increase in operating expenses, while the effective tax rate of the company also increased. Although cash averaged less than 3% for the fiscal year, cash was a drag on relative performance, as would be expected in a positive equity market.

 We used currency-forward contracts during the fiscal year to hedge currency exposure of non-US-based companies held in the Fund’s portfolio. Derivatives were used solely for the purpose of hedging. The use of currency-forward contracts had a negligible impact (neither positive nor negative) on the Fund’s relative performance.

 The Fund’s notable overweight exposures were in IT, communication services and to a lesser extent energy and consumer staples sectors. The Fund was mostly underweight real estate, utilities, materials, industrials and financials sectors.

 

 

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 Looking further into 2024, we believe investors are focused on the Fed’ s response to inflation and hopeful for rate cuts. Internationally, geopolitical risks from the Russia/ Ukraine and Israel/Hamas wars are also major concerns, particularly if these wars spread to other countries in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Given these factors, we believe stocks are likely to see continued volatility for the foreseeable future. In our view, market volatility may create opportunities for patient, disciplined long-term investors.

 Thank you for your investment in the invesco Comstock Fund and for sharing our long-term investment horizon.

 

1

Source: US Federal Reserve

 

2

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

3

Source: Bloomberg LP

4 Source: Morningstar Direct

 

 

Portfolio manager(s):

Devin Armstrong - Lead

Kevin Holt - Lead

James Warwick

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 4/30/14

 

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1

Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.

2

Source: Lipper Inc.

 

Past performance cannot guarantee future results.

 The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management

fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;

performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.

 

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 4/30/24, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

       

Inception (10/7/68)

    10.72

10 Years

    8.64  

 5 Years

    9.82  

 1 Year

    10.77  

Class C Shares

       

Inception (10/26/93)

    9.82

10 Years

    8.61  

 5 Years

    10.26  

 1 Year

    15.30  

Class R Shares

       

Inception (10/1/02)

    9.47

10 Years

    8.98  

 5 Years

    10.80  

 1 Year

    16.91  

Class Y Shares

       

Inception (10/29/04)

    8.68

10 Years

    9.53  

 5 Years

    11.35  

 1 Year

    17.46  

Class R5 Shares

       

Inception (6/1/10)

    12.09

10 Years

    9.60  

 5 Years

    11.42  

 1 Year

    17.52  

Class R6 Shares

       

Inception (9/24/12)

    11.57

10 Years

    9.69  

 5 Years

    11.50  

 1 Year

    17.61  

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 those of Class A, Class C, Class R and Class I shares of the predecessor fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

 The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee 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 maxi-mum 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.

 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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Supplemental Information

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

Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of April 30, 2024, and is based on total net assets.

Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco.

To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

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 index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).

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.

 

 

Liquidity Risk Management Program

 

In compliance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program in accordance with the Liquidity Rule (the “Program”). The Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Fund (the “Board”) has appointed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”), the Fund’s investment adviser, as the Program’s administrator, and Invesco has delegated oversight of the Program to the Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”), which is composed of senior representatives from relevant busi-ness groups at Invesco.

 

As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures

  providing for an assessment, no less frequently than annually, of the Fund’s liquidity risk that takes into account, as relevant to the Fund’s liquidity risk: (1) the Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; (2) short-term and long-term cash flow projections for the Fund during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; and (3) the Fund’s holdings of cash and cash equivalents and any borrowing arrangements. The Liquidity Rule also requires the classification of the Fund’s investments into categories that reflect the assessment of their relative liquidity under current market conditions. The Fund classifies its investments into one of four categories defined in the Liquidity Rule: “Highly Liquid,” “Moderately Liquid,” “Less Liquid,” and “Illiquid.” Funds that are not invested primarily in “Highly Liquid Investments” that are assets (cash or investments that are reasonably expected to be convertible into cash within three business days without significantly changing the market value of the investment) are required to establish a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum” (“HLIM”), which is the minimum percentage of net assets that must be invested in Highly Liquid Investments. Funds with HLIMs have procedures for addressing HLIM shortfalls, including reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) as required by the Program and the Liquidity Rule. In addition, the Fund may not acquire an investment if, immediately after the acquisition, over 15% of the Fund’s net assets would consist of “Illiquid Investments” that are assets (an investment that cannot reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment). The Liquidity Rule and the Program also require reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) if a Fund’s holdings of Illiquid Investments exceed 15% of the Fund’s assets.

 

At a meeting held on March 25-27, 2024, the Committee presented a report to the Board that addressed the operation of the

Program and assessed the Program’s adequacy and effectiveness of implementation (the “Report”). The Report covered the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (the “Program Reporting Period”). The Report discussed notable events affecting liquidity over the Program Reporting Period, including the impact of the end of an aggressive rate hike cycle, signs that inflation was abating and market liquidity was reverting to normal, and the overall market. The Report noted that there were no material changes to the Program during the Program Reporting Period.

 

The Report stated, in relevant part, that during the Program Reporting Period:

The Program, as adopted and implemented, remained reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk and was operated effectively to achieve that goal;

The Fund’s investment strategy remained appropriate for an open-end fund;

The Fund was able to meet requests for redemption without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund;

The Fund did not breach the 15% limit on Illiquid Investments; and

The Fund primarily held Highly Liquid In-vestments and therefore has not adopted an HLIM.

 

 

 

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

 

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Fund Information

 

 

Portfolio Composition

 

By sector    % of total net assets

Financials

       19.48 %

Health Care

       15.89

Industrials

       12.47

Information Technology

       11.01

Energy

       10.04

Consumer Staples

       9.58

Communication Services

       8.03

Consumer Discretionary

       4.24

Materials

       3.04

Other Sectors, Each Less than 2% of Net Assets

       1.66
Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities        4.56

Top 10 Equity Holdings*

 

         % of total net assets
 1.   Wells Fargo & Co.        3.25 %
 2.   Bank of America Corp.        2.65
 3.   Philip Morris International, Inc.        2.49
 4.   Microsoft Corp.        2.45
 5.   Elevance Health, Inc.        2.24
 6.   Chevron Corp.        2.20
 7.   Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A        2.11
 8.   Johnson Controls International PLC        2.10
 9.   Suncor Energy, Inc.        2.08
 10.   FedEx Corp.        1.91

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

*

Excluding money market fund holdings, if any.

Data presented here are as of April 30, 2024.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments(a)

April 30, 2024

 

     Shares      Value  

 

 

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–95.44%

 

Aerospace & Defense–2.36%

     

General Electric Co.

     917,486      $ 148,467,584  

 

 

Textron, Inc.(b)

     1,350,267        114,219,086  

 

 
        262,686,670  

 

 

Air Freight & Logistics–1.91%

     

FedEx Corp.

     812,748        212,761,171  

 

 

Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods–0.03%

 

  

Ralph Lauren Corp.(b)

     20,312        3,323,856  

 

 

Asset Management & Custody Banks–1.39%

 

  

State Street Corp.

     2,142,782        155,330,267  

 

 

Automobile Manufacturers–0.60%

 

  

General Motors Co.

     1,498,442        66,725,622  

 

 

Biotechnology–0.44%

     

AbbVie, Inc.(b)

     302,710        49,232,754  

 

 

Broadline Retail–1.22%

     

eBay, Inc.

     2,626,729        135,381,613  

 

 

Building Products–2.10%

     

Johnson Controls International PLC

     3,596,325        234,012,868  

 

 

Cable & Satellite–2.01%

     

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(b)(c)

     473,728        121,245,945  

 

 

Comcast Corp., Class A

     2,679,630        102,120,699  

 

 
        223,366,644  

 

 

Casinos & Gaming–1.09%

     

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

     2,739,857        121,540,057  

 

 

Communications Equipment–2.70%

 

  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     3,888,507        182,682,059  

 

 

F5, Inc.(c)

     715,837        118,335,014  

 

 
        301,017,073  

 

 

Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation
Equipment–2.65%

 

Caterpillar, Inc.

     420,966        140,842,594  

 

 

Wabtec Corp.

     954,660        153,776,633  

 

 
        294,619,227  

 

 

Diversified Banks–8.73%

     

Bank of America Corp.

     7,965,671        294,809,484  

 

 

Citigroup, Inc.

     2,654,597        162,806,434  

 

 

Fifth Third Bancorp

     4,207,209        153,394,840  

 

 

Wells Fargo & Co.

     6,098,922        361,788,053  

 

 
        972,798,811  

 

 

Electrical Components & Equipment–3.45%

 

  

Eaton Corp. PLC

     666,514        212,124,746  

 

 

Emerson Electric Co.

     1,598,139        172,247,421  

 

 
        384,372,167  

 

 

Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–1.78%

 

  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

     1,320,196        104,255,878  

 

 

 

     Shares      Value  

 

 

Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–(continued)

 

  

Corteva, Inc.

     1,737,290      $ 94,039,508  

 

 
        198,295,386  

 

 

Food Distributors–1.24%

     

Sysco Corp.

     1,851,095        137,573,380  

 

 

Health Care Distributors–0.93%

     

Henry Schein, Inc.(c)

     1,487,184        103,032,108  

 

 

Health Care Equipment–2.34%

     

Baxter International, Inc.

     1,589,698        64,176,108  

 

 

Becton, Dickinson and Co.

     386,874        90,760,641  

 

 

Medtronic PLC

     1,321,351        106,025,204  

 

 
        260,961,953  

 

 

Health Care Facilities–1.08%

     

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B

     703,519        119,900,743  

 

 

Health Care Services–1.44%

     

CVS Health Corp.

     2,370,883        160,532,488  

 

 

Health Care Supplies–0.38%

     

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.

     1,390,286        41,722,483  

 

 

Household Products–2.28%

     

Kimberly-Clark Corp.(b)

     1,072,301        146,401,255  

 

 

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (United Kingdom)

     1,923,898        107,559,370  

 

 
        253,960,625  

 

 

Integrated Oil & Gas–5.90%

     

Chevron Corp.

     1,519,592        245,064,602  

 

 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     1,142,555        135,129,980  

 

 

Shell PLC, ADR

     631,191        45,231,147  

 

 

Suncor Energy, Inc. (Canada)

     6,073,906        231,962,470  

 

 
        657,388,199  

 

 

Interactive Media & Services–3.98%

 

  

Alphabet, Inc., Class A(c)

     1,279,952        208,350,587  

 

 

Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A

     547,141        235,363,644  

 

 
        443,714,231  

 

 

Investment Banking & Brokerage–1.95%

 

  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

     344,317        146,923,507  

 

 

Morgan Stanley

     773,463        70,261,379  

 

 
        217,184,886  

 

 

IT Consulting & Other Services–1.78%

 

  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

     1,643,920        107,972,665  

 

 

DXC Technology Co.(b)(c)

     4,643,271        90,497,352  

 

 
        198,470,017  

 

 

Life & Health Insurance–0.96%

     

MetLife, Inc.

     1,506,782        107,102,065  

 

 

Managed Health Care–2.97%

     

Elevance Health, Inc.

     471,032        248,978,095  

 

 

Humana, Inc.

     268,966        81,251,939  

 

 
        330,230,034  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

8   Invesco Comstock Fund


     Shares      Value  

 

 

Movies & Entertainment–1.29%

 

Walt Disney Co. (The)

     1,016,536      $  112,937,150  

 

 

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.(c)

     4,132,521        30,415,354  

 

 
        143,352,504  

 

 

Multi-line Insurance–1.73%

 

American International Group, Inc.

     2,560,272        192,814,084  

 

 

Multi-Utilities–1.32%

 

Dominion Energy, Inc.(b)

     2,892,292        147,449,046  

 

 

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–3.49%

 

ConocoPhillips

     834,357        104,811,926  

 

 

Hess Corp.

     661,564        104,189,714  

 

 

Marathon Oil Corp.

     3,704,044        99,453,582  

 

 

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.(b)

     296,427        79,833,720  

 

 
        388,288,942  

 

 

Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–0.65%

 

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

     458,431        72,349,580  

 

 

Packaged Foods & Meats–1.48%

 

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

     3,208,810        123,892,154  

 

 

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A

     677,878        41,113,301  

 

 
        165,005,455  

 

 

Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials–1.26%

 

International Paper Co.

     4,029,965        140,806,977  

 

 

Pharmaceuticals–6.31%

 

AstraZeneca PLC (United Kingdom)

     817,505        123,646,703  

 

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     1,527,921        67,136,849  

 

 

Johnson & Johnson

     975,451        141,040,460  

 

 

Merck & Co., Inc.

     1,456,168        188,166,029  

 

 

Sanofi S.A., ADR(b)

     3,711,269        182,705,773  

 

 
        702,695,814  

 

 

Property & Casualty Insurance–1.10%

 

Allstate Corp. (The)

     722,451        122,860,017  

 

 

Regional Banks–3.62%

 

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

     4,375,545        149,249,840  

 

 

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

     10,377,052        139,778,891  

 

 

M&T Bank Corp.(b)

     794,329        114,693,164  

 

 
        403,721,895  

 

 

Restaurants–1.30%

 

Starbucks Corp.

     1,638,701        145,008,652  

 

 

Semiconductors–4.08%

 

Intel Corp.

     3,180,359        96,905,539  

 

 

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (China)

     748,481        191,753,347  

 

 

QUALCOMM, Inc.

     1,001,285        166,063,117  

 

 
        454,722,003  

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

     Shares      Value  

 

 

Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages–2.09%

 

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

     1,591,477      $ 98,305,534  

 

 

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.(b)

     3,990,563        134,481,973  

 

 
        232,787,507  

 

 

Systems Software–2.45%

 

Microsoft Corp.

     700,868        272,868,938  

 

 

Telecom Tower REITs–0.34%

 

SBA Communications Corp., Class A

     205,655        38,276,509  

 

 

Tobacco–2.49%

 

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     2,917,371        276,975,203  

 

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services–0.75%

 

T-Mobile US, Inc.(b)

     511,781        84,019,087  

 

 

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $7,040,889,935)

 

     10,631,239,611  

 

 

Money Market Funds–4.61%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.23%(d)(e)

     180,012,256        180,012,256  

 

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.34%(d)(e)

     128,177,298        128,215,751  

 

 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.22%(d)(e)

     205,728,292        205,728,292  

 

 

Total Money Market Funds (Cost $513,954,575)

 

     513,956,299  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES
(excluding investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)-100.05%
(Cost $7,554,844,510)

 

     11,145,195,910  

 

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan

 

Money Market Funds–1.12%

 

Invesco Private Government Fund, 5.29%(d)(e)(f)

     36,428,191        36,428,191  

 

 

Invesco Private Prime Fund, 5.46%(d)(e)(f)

     87,947,200        87,973,584  

 

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan (Cost $124,406,649)

 

     124,401,775  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–101.17%
(Cost $7,679,251,159)

 

     11,269,597,685  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(1.17)%

 

     (129,988,638

 

 

NET ASSETS–100.00%

 

   $ 11,139,609,047  

 

 
 

 

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

 

9   Invesco Comstock 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)

All or a portion of this security was out on loan at April 30, 2024.

(c)

Non-income producing security.

(d)

Affiliated holding. Affiliated holdings are investments in entities which are under common ownership or control of Invesco Ltd. or are investments in entities in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024.

 

    Value
April 30, 2023
    Purchases
at Cost
    Proceeds
from Sales
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Value
April 30, 2024
    Dividend Income  

 

 
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds:              

 

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class

  $ 140,569,059     $ 502,431,656     $ (462,988,459     $   -      $ -     $ 180,012,256       $  5,213,924   

 

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class

    100,056,598       358,879,755       (330,706,044     (48,887     34,329       128,215,751       3,781,406   

 

 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class

    160,650,353       574,207,607       (529,129,668     -       -       205,728,292       5,916,967   

 

 
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan:              

 

 

Invesco Private Government Fund

    29,449,199       761,533,853       (754,554,861     -       -       36,428,191       1,423,099*   

 

 

Invesco Private Prime Fund

    68,502,855       1,748,925,235       (1,729,448,415     (4,874     (1,217     87,973,584       3,806,247*   

 

 

Total

  $ 499,228,064     $ 3,945,978,106     $ (3,806,827,447     $(53,761   $ 33,112     $ 638,358,074       $20,141,643   

 

 

 

  *

Represents the income earned on the investment of cash collateral, which is included in securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. Does not include rebates and fees paid to lending agent or premiums received from borrowers, if any.

 

(e)

The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of April 30, 2024.

(f)

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 1J.

 

Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
                 Unrealized
Settlement         Contract to      Appreciation
     

 

 

    
Date    Counterparty    Deliver      Receive      (Depreciation)

Currency Risk

        

 

05/17/2024    Deutsche Bank AG    EUR  5,036,370      USD  5,392,488      $    14,700

 

05/17/2024    Royal Bank of Canada    CAD  165,695,726      USD  120,820,967      429,550

 

05/17/2024    Royal Bank of Canada    EUR  2,228,512      USD  2,387,073      7,489

 

05/17/2024    Royal Bank of Canada    GBP  3,352,334      USD  4,192,905      3,686

 

  Subtotal–Appreciation

         455,425

 

Currency Risk

        

 

05/17/2024    Goldman Sachs International    GBP  4,004,014      USD  5,002,935      (650)

 

05/17/2024    Royal Bank of Canada    EUR  80,566,276      USD  85,867,860      (160,053)

 

05/17/2024    Royal Bank of Canada    GBP  103,107,278      USD  127,276,814      (1,570,404)

 

05/17/2024    Royal Bank of Canada    USD  2,265,284      EUR  2,109,007      (13,306)

 

  Subtotal–Depreciation

         (1,744,413)

 

  Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

         $(1,288,988)

 

Abbreviations:

CAD – Canadian Dollar

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.

 

10   Invesco Comstock Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2024

 

Assets:

  

Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $7,040,889,935)*

   $ 10,631,239,611  

 

 

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value
(Cost $638,361,224)

     638,358,074  

 

 

Other investments:

  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

     455,425  

 

 

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $497)

     492  

 

 

Receivable for:

  

Investments sold

     6,681,821  

 

 

Fund shares sold

     6,288,138  

 

 

Dividends

     10,682,286  

 

 

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     697,497  

 

 

Other assets

     124,827  

 

 

Total assets

     11,294,528,171  

 

 

Liabilities:

  

Other investments:

  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

     1,744,413  

 

 

Payable for:

  

Investments purchased

     12,259,392  

 

 

Fund shares reacquired

     10,832,187  

 

 

Collateral upon return of securities loaned

     124,406,649  

 

 

Accrued fees to affiliates

     4,627,944  

 

 

Accrued other operating expenses

     283,126  

 

 

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     765,413  

 

 

Total liabilities

     154,919,124  

 

 

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 11,139,609,047  

 

 

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 7,149,456,882  

 

 

Distributable earnings

     3,990,152,165  

 

 
   $ 11,139,609,047  

 

 

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $ 6,478,638,616  

 

 

Class C

   $ 98,086,818  

 

 

Class R

   $ 138,767,400  

 

 

Class Y

   $ 2,223,285,732  

 

 

Class R5

   $ 409,991,012  

 

 

Class R6

   $ 1,790,839,469  

 

 

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

 

Class A

     224,891,595  

 

 

Class C

     3,402,904  

 

 

Class R

     4,815,035  

 

 

Class Y

     77,190,992  

 

 

Class R5

     14,251,724  

 

 

Class R6

     62,285,073  

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 28.81  

 

 

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $28.81 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 30.49  

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 28.82  

 

 

Class R:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 28.82  

 

 

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 28.80  

 

 

Class R5:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 28.77  

 

 

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 28.75  

 

 

 

*

At April 30, 2024, securities with an aggregate value of $120,666,523 were on loan to brokers.

 

 

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

 

11   Invesco Comstock Fund


Statement of Operations

For the year ended April 30, 2024

 

Investment income:

  

Interest

   $ 370,854  

 

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $2,839,589)

     246,833,446  

 

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes net securities lending income of $488,715)

     15,401,012  

 

 

Foreign withholding tax claims

     1,560,482  

 

 

Total investment income

     264,165,794  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     39,101,549  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     1,462,048  

 

 

Custodian fees

     147,881  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     15,368,569  

 

 

Class C

     957,861  

 

 

Class R

     660,066  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y

     11,908,318  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R5

     387,977  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R6

     492,526  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     125,748  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     354,249  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     1,441,616  

 

 

Professional services fees

     137,244  

 

 

Other

     122,543  

 

 

Total expenses

     72,668,195  

 

 

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

     (372,018

 

 

Net expenses

     72,296,177  

 

 

Net investment income

     191,869,617  

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain from:

  

Unaffiliated investment securities

     846,498,876  

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     33,112  

 

 

Foreign currencies

     762,721  

 

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

     11,673,881  

 

 
     858,968,590  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

  

Unaffiliated investment securities

     611,617,669  

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     (53,761

 

 

Foreign currencies

     (50,521

 

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

     (1,384,355

 

 
     610,129,032  

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     1,469,097,622  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 1,660,967,239  

 

 

 

 

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

 

12   Invesco Comstock Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023

 

     2024     2023  

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 191,869,617     $ 184,778,077  

 

 

Net realized gain

     858,968,590       714,979,975  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     610,129,032       (548,753,335

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     1,660,967,239       351,004,717  

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

     (501,274,753     (717,802,335

 

 

Class C

     (7,051,805     (11,193,908

 

 

Class R

     (10,314,743     (15,359,958

 

 

Class Y

     (161,698,544     (203,571,979

 

 

Class R5

     (32,180,601     (47,541,834

 

 

Class R6

     (140,513,004     (180,493,564

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

     (853,033,450     (1,175,963,578

 

 

Share transactions-net:

    

Class A

     (26,631,236     453,340,136  

 

 

Class C

     (7,991,448     13,456,075  

 

 

Class R

     (5,252,982     11,182,732  

 

 

Class Y

     328,395,376       297,608,254  

 

 

Class R5

     (11,265,938     15,548,187  

 

 

Class R6

     99,406,262       247,465,077  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions

     376,660,034       1,038,600,461  

 

 

Net increase in net assets

     1,184,593,823       213,641,600  

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

     9,955,015,224       9,741,373,624  

 

 

End of year

   $ 11,139,609,047     $ 9,955,015,224  

 

 

 

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

 

13   Invesco Comstock Fund


Financial Highlights

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

                                

Year ended 04/30/24

     $26.71        $0.48        $ 3.92       $ 4.40       $(0.47     $(1.83     $(2.30     $28.81        17.20     $6,478,639        0.81     0.81     1.75     18

Year ended 04/30/23

     29.17        0.50        0.50       1.00       (0.52     (2.94     (3.46     26.71        3.54       6,023,409        0.81       0.81       1.79       21  

Year ended 04/30/22

     29.09        0.46        2.19       2.65       (0.42     (2.15     (2.57     29.17        9.29       6,077,682        0.80       0.80       1.52       20  

Year ended 04/30/21

     18.95        0.40        10.24       10.64       (0.50           (0.50     29.09        56.89       5,900,704        0.82       0.82       1.74       19  

Year ended 04/30/20

     25.18        0.51        (4.88     (4.37     (0.52     (1.34     (1.86     18.95        (18.76     4,512,553        0.82       0.83       2.16       30  

Class C

                                

Year ended 04/30/24

     26.74        0.28        3.91       4.19       (0.28     (1.83     (2.11     28.82        16.30       98,087        1.56       1.56       1.00       18  

Year ended 04/30/23

     29.18        0.29        0.51       0.80       (0.30     (2.94     (3.24     26.74        2.78       98,735        1.56       1.56       1.04       21  

Year ended 04/30/22

     29.10        0.23        2.19       2.42       (0.19     (2.15     (2.34     29.18        8.46       93,877        1.55       1.55       0.77       20  

Year ended 04/30/21

     18.95        0.23        10.25       10.48       (0.33           (0.33     29.10        55.82 (d)      91,597        1.56 (d)      1.56 (d)      1.00 (d)      19  

Year ended 04/30/20

     25.16        0.35        (4.87     (4.52     (0.35     (1.34     (1.69     18.95        (19.32 )(d)      96,492        1.49 (d)      1.50 (d)      1.49 (d)      30  

Class R

                                

Year ended 04/30/24

     26.72        0.41        3.92       4.33       (0.40     (1.83     (2.23     28.82        16.91       138,767        1.06       1.06       1.50       18  

Year ended 04/30/23

     29.17        0.43        0.51       0.94       (0.45     (2.94     (3.39     26.72        3.30       133,624        1.06       1.06       1.54       21  

Year ended 04/30/22

     29.09        0.39        2.18       2.57       (0.34     (2.15     (2.49     29.17        9.01       133,669        1.05       1.05       1.27       20  

Year ended 04/30/21

     18.95        0.34        10.24       10.58       (0.44           (0.44     29.09        56.50       139,451        1.07       1.07       1.49       19  

Year ended 04/30/20

     25.17        0.45        (4.87     (4.42     (0.46     (1.34     (1.80     18.95        (18.95     133,186        1.07       1.08       1.91       30  

Class Y

                                

Year ended 04/30/24

     26.71        0.55        3.91       4.46       (0.54     (1.83     (2.37     28.80        17.46       2,223,286        0.56       0.56       2.00       18  

Year ended 04/30/23

     29.17        0.57        0.50       1.07       (0.59     (2.94     (3.53     26.71        3.81       1,744,439        0.56       0.56       2.04       21  

Year ended 04/30/22

     29.09        0.54        2.19       2.73       (0.50     (2.15     (2.65     29.17        9.57       1,589,325        0.55       0.55       1.77       20  

Year ended 04/30/21

     18.95        0.45        10.25       10.70       (0.56           (0.56     29.09        57.28       1,511,312        0.57       0.57       1.99       19  

Year ended 04/30/20

     25.18        0.57        (4.88     (4.31     (0.58     (1.34     (1.92     18.95        (18.54     1,179,055        0.57       0.58       2.41       30  

Class R5

                                

Year ended 04/30/24

     26.68        0.56        3.91       4.47       (0.55     (1.83     (2.38     28.77        17.52       409,991        0.52       0.52       2.04       18  

Year ended 04/30/23

     29.14        0.58        0.50       1.08       (0.60     (2.94     (3.54     26.68        3.88       390,922        0.51       0.51       2.09       21  

Year ended 04/30/22

     29.06        0.55        2.19       2.74       (0.51     (2.15     (2.66     29.14        9.63       408,406        0.50       0.50       1.82       20  

Year ended 04/30/21

     18.93        0.47        10.23       10.70       (0.57           (0.57     29.06        57.39       529,916        0.50       0.50       2.06       19  

Year ended 04/30/20

     25.16        0.58        (4.87     (4.29     (0.60     (1.34     (1.94     18.93        (18.50     440,298        0.50       0.51       2.48       30  

Class R6

                                

Year ended 04/30/24

     26.66        0.58        3.91       4.49       (0.57     (1.83     (2.40     28.75        17.61       1,790,839        0.45       0.45       2.11       18  

Year ended 04/30/23

     29.13        0.60        0.49       1.09       (0.62     (2.94     (3.56     26.66        3.91       1,563,887        0.44       0.44       2.16       21  

Year ended 04/30/22

     29.05        0.57        2.19       2.76       (0.53     (2.15     (2.68     29.13        9.72       1,438,415        0.43       0.43       1.89       20  

Year ended 04/30/21

     18.92        0.48        10.24       10.72       (0.59           (0.59     29.05        57.56       1,538,111        0.42       0.42       2.14       19  

Year ended 04/30/20

     25.16        0.60        (4.88     (4.28     (0.62     (1.34     (1.96     18.92        (18.46     2,268,887        0.41       0.42       2.57       30  

 

(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)

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 0.99% and 0.92% for the years ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

April 30, 2024

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 eight 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 eighth 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 is generally valued at its trade price or official closing price that day as of the close of the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any trades or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid or ask 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 using prices provided by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the daily settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Where a final settlement price exists, exchange-traded options are valued at the final settlement price from the exchange where the option principally trades. Where a final settlement price does not exist, exchange-traded options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask price generally from the exchange where the option principally trades.

Securities of investment companies that are not exchange-traded (e.g., open-end mutual funds) are valued using such company’s end-of-business-day net asset value per share.

Deposits, other obligations of U.S. and non-U.S. banks and financial institutions are valued at their daily account value.

Fixed income securities (including convertible debt securities) generally are valued on the basis of prices provided by independent pricing services. Prices 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, and their value may be adjusted accordingly. 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 New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”) may use various pricing services to obtain market quotations as well as fair value prices. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become not representative of market value in the Adviser’s judgment (“unreliable”). If, between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, a significant event occurs that makes the closing price of the security unreliable, the Adviser 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 in accordance with Board- approved policies and related Adviser procedures (“Valuation Procedures”). 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 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.

Unlisted securities will be valued using prices provided by independent pricing services or by another method that the Adviser, in its judgment, believes better reflects the security’s fair value in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

Non-traded rights and warrants shall be valued at intrinsic value if the terms of the rights and warrants are available, specifically the subscription or exercise price and the ratio. Intrinsic value is calculated as the daily market closing price of the security to be received less the subscription price, which is then adjusted by the exercise ratio. In the case of warrants, an option pricing model supplied by an independent pricing service may be used based on market data such as volatility, stock price and interest rate from the independent pricing service and strike price and exercise period from verified terms.

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 mean between the last bid and ask prices may be used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are fair valued by the Adviser in accordance with the Valuation Procedures. If a fair value price provided by a pricing service is unreliable, the Adviser will fair value the security using the Valuation Procedures. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/ask 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 market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism, significant governmental actions or adverse investor sentiment generally 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.

The price the Fund could receive upon the sale of any investment may differ from the Adviser’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that are valued using a fair valuation technique. When fair valuation techniques are applied, the Adviser uses available information, including both observable and

 

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  unobservable inputs and assumptions, to determine a methodology that will result in a valuation that the Adviser believes approximates market value. Fund securities that are fair valued may be subject to greater fluctuation in their value from one day to the next than would be the case if market quotations were used. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, and the degree of subjectivity in such decisions, the Fund could realize a greater or lesser than expected gain or loss upon the sale of the investment.
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 an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. 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, the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities and its “country of risk” as determined by a third party service provider, 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.

Foreign Withholding Taxes – The Fund is subject to foreign withholding tax imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax refunds in certain jurisdictions to seek to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Fund will record a receivable for such tax refunds based on several factors including; an assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, administrative practices and payment history. Any receivables recorded will be shown under receivables for Foreign withholding tax claims on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. There is no guarantee that the Fund will receive refunds applied for in a timely manner or at all.

As a result of recent court rulings in certain countries across the European Union, tax refunds for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in those countries have been received by investment companies. Any tax refund payments are reflected as Foreign withholding tax claims in the Statement of Operations, and any related interest is included in Interest income. The Fund may incur fees paid to third party providers that assist in the recovery of the tax reclaims. These fees are reflected on the Statement of Operations as Professional services fees, if any. In the event tax refunds received by the Fund during the fiscal year exceed the foreign withholding taxes paid by the Fund for the year, and the Fund previously passed foreign tax credits on to its shareholders, the Fund intends to enter into a closing agreement with the Internal Revenue Service in order to pay the associated liability on behalf of the Funds’ shareholders. For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund did not enter into any closing agreements.

G.

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 based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. 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.

H.

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.

I.

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.

J.

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, unregistered investment companies that comply with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act and money market funds (collectively, “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

 

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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 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.

The Adviser serves as an affiliated securities lending agent for the Fund. The Bank of New York Mellon also serves as a securities lending agent. To the extent the Fund utilizes the Adviser as an affiliated securities lending agent, the Fund conducts its securities lending in accordance with, and in reliance upon, no-action letters issued by the SEC staff that provide guidance on how an affiliate may act as a direct agent lender and receive compensation for those services in a manner consistent with the federal securities laws. For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund paid the Adviser $21,278 in fees for securities lending agent services.

Fees paid to the Adviser for securities lending agent services, if any, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations.

K.

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.

The performance of the Fund may be materially affected positively or negatively by foreign currency strength or weakness relative to the U.S. dollar. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, political, economic, or social instability and development, and imposition of currency controls. Currency controls in certain foreign jurisdictions may cause the Fund to experience significant delays in its ability to repatriate its assets in U.S. dollars at quoted spot rates, and it is possible that the Fund’s ability to convert certain foreign currencies into U.S. dollars may be limited and may occur at discounts to quoted rates. As a result, the value of the Fund’s assets and liabilities denominated in such currencies that would ultimately be realized could differ from those reported on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Certain foreign companies may be subject to sanctions, embargoes, or other governmental actions that may limit the ability to invest in, receive, hold, or sell the securities of such companies, all of which affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. 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.

L.

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 exchange of the two currencies on the settlement date, 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).

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 for hedging 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 the Adviser. 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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).

 Effective July 1, 2023, the Adviser has agreed, for an indefinite period, 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,

 

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Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.00%, 2.75%, 2.25%, 1.75%, 1.75% and 1.75%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “boundary limits”). Prior to July 1, 2023, the same boundary limits were in effect with an expiration date of June 30, 2023. 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. Invesco may amend and/or terminate these boundary limits at any time in its sole discretion and will inform the Board of Trustees of any such changes. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these boundary limits.

 Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2025, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $300,991.

 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 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 “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plans, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred for the period, up to a maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares, up to 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares, and up to 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plans 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $615,955 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $17,211 and $5,415 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

 For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund incurred $55,520 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. 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 Adviser’s 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 April 30, 2024. 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

   $ 10,400,033,538              $ 231,206,073              $             $ 10,631,239,611  

 

 

Money Market Funds

     513,956,299                124,401,775                              638,358,074  

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

     10,913,989,837                355,607,848                              11,269,597,685  

 

 

Other Investments–Assets*

                                  

 

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

                    455,425                              455,425  

 

 

 

 

 

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     Level 1                      Level 2                     Level 3                     Total  

 

 

Other Investments - Liabilities*

                                 

 

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

   $              $ (1,744,413             $–              $ (1,744,413

 

 

Total Other Investments

                    (1,288,988                           (1,288,988

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 10,913,989,837              $ 354,318,860               $–              $ 11,268,308,697  

 

 

 

*

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.

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 April 30, 2024:

 

     Value  
Derivative Assets    Currency
Risk
 

 

 

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

   $ 455,425  

 

 

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

      

 

 

Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements

   $ 455,425  

 

 

 

     Value  
Derivative Liabilities    Currency
Risk
 

 

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

   $ (1,744,413

 

 

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

      

 

 

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

   $ (1,744,413

 

 

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 April 30, 2024.

 

     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

 

 

 

Deutsche Bank AG

   $ 14,700      $ –      $ 14,700     $–     $–     $ 14,700  

 

 

Goldman Sachs International

          (650     (650           (650

 

 

Royal Bank of Canada

     440,725        (1,743,763     (1,303,038           (1,303,038

 

 

Total

   $ 455,425      $ (1,744,413   $ (1,288,988   $–     $–     $ (1,288,988

 

 

Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended April 30, 2024

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

     $11,673,881      

 

 

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

  

Forward foreign currency contracts

     (1,384,355)     

 

 

Total

     $10,289,526      

 

 

 

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

 

     Forward
Foreign Currency
Contracts
 

 

 

Average notional value

     $309,339,732  

 

 

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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $71,027.

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–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended April 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

     2024             2023  

 

 

Ordinary income*

   $ 237,960,927             $ 241,654,450  

 

 

Long-term capital gain

     615,072,523           934,309,128  

 

 

Total distributions

   $ 853,033,450         $ 1,175,963,578  

 

 

 

*

Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any.

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2024  

 

 

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 41,997,102  

 

 

Undistributed long-term capital gain

     429,553,573  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation – investments

     3,519,143,612  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) – foreign currencies

     (26,980

 

 

Temporary book/tax differences

     (515,142

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     7,149,456,882  

 

 

Total net assets

   $ 11,139,609,047  

 

 

 The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.

 The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

 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. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

 The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2024.

NOTE 9–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended April 30, 2024 was $1,764,513,087 and $2,165,992,135, 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

     $3,848,219,662  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (329,076,050

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

     $3,519,143,612  

 

 

 Cost of investments for tax purposes is $7,749,165,085.

 

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NOTE 10–Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of equalization, on April 30, 2024, undistributed net investment income was increased by $72,898, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $39,629,898 and shares of beneficial interest was increased by $39,557,000. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 11–Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
     Year ended     Year ended  
     April 30, 2024(a)     April 30, 2023  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Sold:

        

Class A

     13,033,988     $  359,002,012       17,238,616     $  481,081,312  

 

 

Class C

     584,469       16,152,114       1,196,491       33,599,312  

 

 

Class R

     987,319       27,197,661       1,189,118       33,169,894  

 

 

Class Y

     25,999,838       719,905,490       21,825,600       609,727,823  

 

 

Class R5

     1,807,726       50,112,629       1,906,241       53,163,516  

 

 

Class R6

     16,338,716       451,109,353       19,207,625       534,469,338  

 

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

        

Class A

     17,792,473       478,726,024       24,529,238       657,005,818  

 

 

Class C

     253,440       6,817,672       390,349       10,482,679  

 

 

Class R

     383,132       10,312,192       572,851       15,357,697  

 

 

Class Y

     5,248,828       141,256,921       6,215,736       166,364,562  

 

 

Class R5

     1,192,097       32,057,041       1,775,373       47,451,853  

 

 

Class R6

     5,120,356       137,608,632       6,495,386       173,505,725  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

        

Class A

     317,202       8,713,290       418,692       11,548,349  

 

 

Class C

     (316,916     (8,713,290     (418,383     (11,548,349

 

 

Reacquired:

        

Class A

     (31,733,306     (873,072,562     (25,071,795     (696,295,343

 

 

Class C

     (810,133     (22,247,944     (693,550     (19,077,567

 

 

Class R

     (1,555,431     (42,762,835     (1,343,816     (37,344,859

 

 

Class Y

     (19,371,412     (532,767,035     (17,214,667     (478,484,131

 

 

Class R5

     (3,401,326     (93,435,608     (3,043,428     (85,067,182

 

 

Class R6

     (17,824,401     (489,311,723     (16,435,127     (460,509,986

 

 

Net increase in share activity

     14,046,659     $ 376,660,034       38,740,550     $ 1,038,600,461  

 

 

 

(a)

There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 42% 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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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco Comstock Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco Comstock Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of April 30, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year ended April 30, 2024, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended April 30, 2024 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of April 30, 2024, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended April 30, 2024 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, Texas

June 20, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

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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 November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

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.

 

          ACTUAL  

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before

expenses)

    
    

Beginning

 Account Value 
(11/01/23)

 

Ending

 Account Value 
(04/30/24)1

 

Expenses

 Paid During 
Period2

 

Ending

 Account Value 
(04/30/24)

 

Expenses

 Paid During 
Period2

 

 Annualized 
Expense

Ratio

Class A

  $1,000.00   $1,193.10   $4.42   $1,020.84   $4.07   0.81%

Class C

   1,000.00    1,188.00    8.49    1,017.11    7.82   1.56  

Class R

   1,000.00    1,191.50    5.78    1,019.59    5.32   1.06  

Class Y

   1,000.00    1,194.20    3.06    1,022.08    2.82   0.56  

Class R5

   1,000.00    1,194.60    2.84    1,022.28    2.61   0.52  

   Class R6   

   1,000.00    1,195.20    2.46    1,022.63    2.26   0.45  

 

1

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024, 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 182/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year–end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended April 30, 2024:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

             

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

   $ 654,629,523                            

Qualified Dividend Income*

     100.00%     

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

     90.12%     

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

     0.00%     

Qualified Business Income*

     0.00%     

Business Interest Income*

     2.42%     

*   The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

    

Non-Resident Alien Shareholders

             

Short-Term Capital Gain Distributions

   $ 52,644,240     

 

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Trustees and Officers

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.

 

 Name, Year of Birth and
 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or
Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee
During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Interested Trustees                
Jeffrey H. Kupor1 - 1968 Trustee   2024  

Senior Managing Director and General Counsel, Invesco Ltd.; Trustee, Invesco Foundation, Inc.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Executive Vice President, Invesco Asset Management (Bermuda), Ltd., Invesco Investments (Bermuda) Ltd.; and Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation, Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; and Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC

  164   None
Douglas Sharp1 - 1974 Trustee   2024  

Senior Managing Director and Head of Americas & EMEA, Invesco Ltd.

 

Formerly: Director and Chairman Invesco UK Limited; Director, Chairman and Chief Executive, Invesco Fund Managers Limited

  164   None

 

1

Mr. Kupor and Mr. Sharp are considered interested persons (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because they are officers of the Adviser to the Trust, and officers of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser.

 

T-1   Invesco Comstock Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and
 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or
Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee
During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees                
Beth Ann Brown - 1968 Trustee (2019) and Chair (2022)   2019  

Independent Consultant

 

Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; and Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.

  164   Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Formerly: Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); President and Director Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds

Carol Deckbar - 1962

Trustee

  2024  

Formerly: Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, TIAA Financial Services; Executive Vice President and Principal, College Retirement Equities Fund at TIAA; Executive Vice President and Head of Institutional Investments and Endowment Services, TIAA

  164   Formerly: Board Member, TIAA Asset Management, Inc.; and Board Member, TH Real Estate Group Holdings Company
Cynthia Hostetler - 1962 Trustee   2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; and Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  164   Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Investment Company Institute (professional organization); and Independent Directors Council (professional organization)

Eli Jones - 1961

Trustee

  2016  

Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University

 

Formerly: Dean of Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; and Director, Arvest Bank

  164   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); Board Member of the regional board, First Financial Bank Texas; and Boad Member, First Financial Bankshares, Inc. Texas
Elizabeth Krentzman - 1959 Trustee   2019  

Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; and Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP

  164   Formerly: Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment fund); Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee and Membership Committee; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds

Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. -1956

Trustee

  2019  

Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Member and Chairman, of the Bentley University, Business School Advisory Council; Formerly: Board Member and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP
James “Jim” Liddy - 1959 Trustee   2024  

Formerly: Chairman, Global Financial Services, Americas and Retired Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Director and Treasurer, Gulfside Place Condominium Association, Inc. and Non-Executive Director, Kellenberg Memorial High School

 

T-2   Invesco Comstock Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and
 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or
Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee
During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees–(continued)            
Prema Mathai-Davis - 1950 Trustee   2003  

Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; and Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute

  164   Member of Board of Positive Planet US (non-profit) and HealthCare Chaplaincy Network (non-profit)

Joel W. Motley - 1952

Trustee

  2019  

Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization); and Member of the Vestry and the Investment Committee of Trinity Church Wall Street.

 

Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); and Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor)

  164   Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non- profit legal advocacy); and Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds;
Teresa M. Ressel - 1962 Trustee   2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Group Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); and Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury

  164   None
Robert C. Troccoli - 1949 Trustee   2016  

Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   None
Daniel S. Vandivort -1954 Trustee   2019  

President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) and Member, Investment Committee of Historic Charleston Foundation

 

Formerly: President and Chief Investment Officer, previously Head of Fixed Income, Weiss Peck and Greer/Robeco Investment Management; Trustee and Chair, Weiss Peck and Greer Funds Board; and various capacities at CS First Boston including Head of Fixed Income at First Boston Asset Management.

  164   Formerly: Trustee and Governance Chair, Oppenheimer Funds; Treasurer, Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America

 

T-3   Invesco Comstock Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and
 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or
Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee
During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Officers            
Glenn Brightman - 1972 President and Principal Executive Officer   2023  

Chief Operating Officer, Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Manager, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC.

 

Formerly: Global Head of Finance, Invesco Ltd; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Nuveen

  N/A   N/A

Melanie Ringold - 1975

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2023  

Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc.; Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary, SteelPath Funds Remediation LLC; and Secretary and Senior Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation

 

Formerly: Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc., Assistant Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Investment Advisers LLC; and Assistant Secretary and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr - 1962

Senior Vice President

  2006  

Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings (Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; and President Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée

 

Formerly: Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company, Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); President, Trimark Investments Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltee; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.;Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; and Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser)

  N/A   N/A

 

T-4   Invesco Comstock Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and
 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or
Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee
During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Officers–(continued)            

Tony Wong - 1973

Senior Vice President

  2023  

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director and Chairman, Invesco Private Capital, Inc., INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc. and INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Director, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC and SNW Asset Management Corporation; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; and Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.

  N/A   N/A
Stephanie C. Butcher - 1971 Senior Vice President   2023  

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Asset Management Limited

  N/A   N/A
Adrien Deberghes - 1967 Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President   2020  

Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Invesco Trust Company; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments

  N/A   N/A
Crissie M. Wisdom - 1969 Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer   2013  

Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

  N/A   N/A

Todd F. Kuehl - 1969

Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President

  2020  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser)

  N/A   N/A
James Bordewick, Jr. - 1959 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer   2022  

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Legal Officer, KingsCrowd, Inc. (research and analytical platform for investment in private capital markets); Chief Operating Officer and Head of Legal and Regulatory, Netcapital (private capital investment platform); Managing Director, General Counsel of asset management and Chief Compliance Officer for asset management and private banking, Bank of America Corporation; Chief Legal Officer, Columbia Funds and BofA Funds; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management; Chief Legal Officer, MFS Funds; Associate, Ropes & Gray; and Associate, Gaston Snow & Ely Bartlett

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund   Investment Adviser   Distributor   Auditors
11 Greenway Plaza   Invesco Advisers, Inc.   Invesco Distributors, Inc.   PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, TX 77046-1173   1331 Spring Street, NW, Suite 2500   11 Greenway Plaza   1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800
  Atlanta, GA 30309   Houston, TX 77046-1173   Houston, TX 77002-5021
Counsel to the Fund   Counsel to the Independent Trustees   Transfer Agent   Custodian
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP   Sidley Austin LLP   Invesco Investment Services, Inc.   State Street Bank and Trust Company
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600   787 Seventh Avenue   11 Greenway Plaza   225 Franklin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018   New York, NY 10019   Houston, TX 77046-1173   Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

T-5   Invesco Comstock Fund


Proxy Results

A Special Joint Meeting (“Meeting”) of Shareholders of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), a Delaware statutory trust (“Trust”), was held on January 16, 2024. The Meeting was held for the following purpose:

 

(1)

Elect 14 trustees to the Board of Trustees of the Trust, each of whom will serve until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

The results of the voting on the above matter were as follows:

 

      Matter    Votes For   

Votes

Against/Withheld

(1)*

   Beth Ann Brown    595,446,022.84    16,915,661.31
   Carol Deckbar    595,102,087.25    17,259,596.89
   Cynthia Hostetler    595,359,921.21    17,001,762.94
   Dr. Eli Jones    594,949,311.14    17,412,373.00
   Elizabeth Krentzman    595,453,833.65    16,907,850.50
   Jeffrey H. Kupor    595,342,690.51    17,018,993.64
   Anthony J. LaCava, Jr.    595,293,865.38    17,067,818.77
   James Liddy    594,980,026.97    17,381,657.17
   Dr. Prema Mathai-Davis    594,031,204.04    18,330,480.11
   Joel W. Motley    594,381,710.91    17,979,973.23
   Teresa M. Ressel    595,821,958.43    16,539,725.72
   Douglas Sharp    595,715,711.66    16,645,972.48
   Robert C. Troccoli    594,748,318.91    17,613,365.24
   Daniel S. Vandivort    595,002,691.19    17,358,992.96

* Proposal 1 required approval by a combined vote of all the portfolios of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds).

 

T-6   Invesco Comstock Fund


 

 

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Fund holdings and proxy voting information

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Annual Report to Shareholders   April 30, 2024

Invesco Comstock Select Fund

Nasdaq:

A: CGRWX C: CGRCX R: CGRNX Y: CGRYX R5: IOVVX R6: OGRIX

 

   
2   Management’s Discussion
2   Performance Summary
4   Long-Term Fund Performance
6   Supplemental Information
6   Liquidity Risk Management Program
8   Schedule of Investments
10   Financial Statements
13   Financial Highlights
14   Notes to Financial Statements
20   Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
21   Fund Expenses
22   Tax Information
T-1   Trustees and Officers
T-6   Proxy Results

 

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

 

For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, Class A shares of Invesco Comstock Select Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the Russell 1000 Value Index.

 

 Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

 

Total returns, 4/30/23 to 4/30/24, 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

    13.00

Class C Shares

    12.16  

Class R Shares

    12.71  

Class Y Shares

    13.27  

Class R5 Shares

    13.39  

Class R6 Shares

    13.39  

S&P 500 Index*

    22.66  

Russell 1000 Value Index*

    13.42  

Source(s): RIMES Technologies Corp.

 

*Effective August 28, 2023, the Fund changed its broad-based securities market benchmark from the Russell 1000 Value Index to the S&P 500 Index. The Fund believes the S&P 500 Index is an appropriate benchmark for evaluating the Fund’s performance against the overall applicable market.

 

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

The US economy and equity markets remained resilient in the second quarter of 2023, as milder inflation data and better-than-expected corporate earnings supported equities, with most major indexes posting gains for the quarter and with some big tech names providing optimistic future guidance. Following the March 2023 banking crisis, markets stabilized in April, as corporate earnings season got underway with many companies exceeding earnings and revenue estimates. Facing persistently strong employment data, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised the federal funds rate by 0.25% at its May 2023 meeting,1 but left rates unchanged at its June meeting, giving investors the long-awaited “pause” in rate hikes, which sent equities broadly higher.

 Equity markets declined in the third quarter and into October 2023 as a resilient US economy complicated the Fed’s efforts to tame inflation. While inflation has slowed from its peak in 2022, in July 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% and the 12-month headline inflation rate rose to 3.2% from 3% in June.2 Due to the persistence of inflation, the Fed raised the federal funds rate again in July by 0.25%.1 The CPI data released in September was higher-than-expected and the overall US labor market remained tight with unemployment near historic lows. At the same time the third quarter year-over-year Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimate was 4.9%, far above expectations.2 Despite the higher-than-expected GDP for the third quarter of 2023, the Fed held interest rates steady at its September and October meetings, but left open the possibility of another rate hike before the end of the calendar year.1

 US equity markets posted strong gains in the fourth quarter of 2023 as investors anticipated the potential end of interest rate hikes by the Fed. Inflation slowed during the period as the CPI 12-month headline inflation rate fell to 3.1% in November from 3.7% in September, significantly below the 2022 peak of 9.1%.2 The Fed kept rates steady at its mid-December meeting and indicated that three rate cuts are expected in 2024. Fed chairman Powell noted that “the Fed’s policy rate is likely at or near its peak for this tightening cycle,”1 which prompted a strong equity rally into 2023 year-end and the yield on the 10-year US Treasury to fall from nearly 5% in October to below 4%.3

 US equity markets rallied in the first quarter of 2024. In February, the S&P 500 Index closed above the 5,000 milestone for the first time.3 The US economy defied recession predictions, achieving a growth rate of 2.5% in 2023 and the labor market remained robust, with continued payroll gains and unemployment still historically low - below 4%.2 Inflation, however, remained persistent. January and February increases in the CPI were higher than expected, leading the Fed to defer its proposed interest rate cuts to the second half of 2024.1 Still, investors were mostly pleased by corporate earnings growth, except for three of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks. Apple, Alphabet and Tesla’s stock prices suffered due to disappointing earnings, sales and revenue, or weak forward guidance. Although the stock market had a strong start in 2024, the stock market retreated in April. As consumer spending and a strong labor market were driving economic activity, inflation and interest rate concerns persisted and investors feared another delay in expected rate cuts by the Fed, or worse, rate hikes.

 

 Despite continued higher rates and increased market volatility, US stocks for the fiscal year had strong positive returns of 22.66%, as measured by the S&P 500 Index.4

 On the positive side, stock selection in financials and communication services, followed by having no exposure to utilities and real estate sectors were key contributors. Within financials, notably banks, holdings Bank of America and regional bank, Citizens Financial, were top performers on an absolute and relative basis. Bank of America benefited from their strategy of responsible growth due to having tighter underwriting standards and strong credit quality, as evidenced by lower loan loss ratios than peers under the annual Fed stress test. Within insurance, American International Group materially outperformed based on revenues and earnings continually exceeding expectations. In communications services, Alphabet (formerly Google) and Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) were stand out contributors within the sector. Meta Platforms outperformed during much of 2023 as investors celebrated a pivot to focus on efficiency and returns, while revenue and engagement trends were improving via cost reductions. Having no exposure in real estate and utilities enhanced relative return, as those sectors were among the worst returning sectors for the fiscal year.

 On the negative side, weak stock selection within consumer discretionary, health care, information technology (IT) and industrials were key detractors to the Fund’s relative performance. In consumer discretionary, casinos and gaming company, Las Vegas Sands, materially underperformed, negatively impacting relative returns. The stock price suffered due to the pace of recovery post COVID-19 being slower than expected with uneven reopening in China. However, the company reinstated its quarterly dividend, a positive sign. In health care, Baxter Interna-tional and Universal Health Services, were top detractors. Universal Health Services underperformed after reporting weaker than expected volumes and resulting revenues from the behavioral service division. Weak stock selection within IT also detracted from the Fund’s relative performance. DXC Tech-nology underperformed due to a marked slowdown in their pass-through hardware sales, declining bookings and delayed or halted projects.

 The Fund’s overweight exposures were in health care, consumer staples, consume discretionary, communication services and energy sectors. The Fund currently has no exposure to utilities, materials or real estate sectors and is underweight in industrials.

 Investors are focusing on the Fed’s response to inflation hoping for rate cuts in 2024. Geopolitical risks from the Russia/ Ukraine and Israel/Hamas wars are also major concerns, particularly if these wars spread to other countries in Eastern Europe and the

 

 

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Middle East. Given these factors, we believe stocks are likely to see continued volatility for the foreseeable future. In our view, market volatility may create opportunities for patient, disciplined long-term investors.

 Thank you for your investment in Invesco Comstock Select Fund and for sharing our long-term investment horizon.

 

1

Source: US Federal Reserve

 

2

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

3

Source: Bloomberg LP

 

4

Source: Morningstar Direct

 

 

Portfolio manager(s):

Devin Armstrong - Lead

Kevin Holt - Lead

James Warwick

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 4/30/14

 

LOGO

 

1

Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.

 

*

Effective August 28, 2023, the Fund changed its broad-based securities market benchmark from the Russell 1000 Value Index to the S&P 500 Index. The Fund believes the S&P 500 Index is an appropriate benchmark for evaluating the Fund’s performance against the overall applicable market.

 

Past performance cannot guarantee future results.

 The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management

 

fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;

performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.

 

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 4/30/24, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

       

Inception (9/16/85)

    9.62

10 Years

    8.59  

 5 Years

    10.45  

 1 Year

    6.78  

Class C Shares

       

Inception (5/1/96)

    7.42

10 Years

    8.55  

 5 Years

    10.87  

 1 Year

    11.16  

Class R Shares

       

Inception (3/1/01)

    7.16

10 Years

    8.93  

 5 Years

    11.42  

 1 Year

    12.71  

Class Y Shares

       

Inception (12/16/96)

    7.82

10 Years

    9.46  

 5 Years

    11.97  

 1 Year

    13.27  

Class R5 Shares

       

10 Years

    9.39

 5 Years

    12.09  

 1 Year

    13.39  

Class R6 Shares

       

Inception (2/28/12)

    10.98

10 Years

    9.64  

 5 Years

    12.11  

 1 Year

    13.39  

Effective May 24, 2019, Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the Oppenheimer Value Fund, (the predecessor fund), were reorganized into Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares, respectively, of the Invesco Oppen-heimer Value Fund. Note: The Fund was subsequently renamed the Invesco Comstock Select Fund (the Fund). Returns shown above, for periods ending on or prior to May 24, 2019, for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares are those for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the predecessor fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

 Class R5 shares incepted on May 24, 2019. Performance shown on and prior to that date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

 The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee 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.

 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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Supplemental Information

Invesco Comstock Select Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.

Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of April 30, 2024, and is based on total net assets.

Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco.

To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

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

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

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.

 

 

Liquidity Risk Management Program

 

In compliance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program in accordance with the Liquidity Rule (the “Program”). The Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Fund (the “Board”) has appointed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”), the Fund’s investment adviser, as the Program’s administrator, and Invesco has delegated oversight of the Program to the Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”), which is composed of senior representatives from relevant business groups at Invesco.

 

As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures providing for an assessment, no less frequently than annually, of the Fund’s liquidity risk that takes into account, as relevant to the Fund’s liquidity risk: (1) the Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of

portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; (2) short-term and long-term cash flow projections for the Fund during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; and (3) the Fund’s holdings of cash and cash equivalents and any borrowing arrangements. The Liquidity Rule also requires the classification of the Fund’s investments into categories that reflect the assessment of their relative liquidity under current market conditions. The Fund classifies its investments into one of four categories defined in the Liquidity Rule: “Highly Liquid,” “Moderately Liquid,” “Less Liquid,” and “Illiquid.” Funds that are not invested primarily in “Highly Liquid Investments” that are assets (cash or investments that are reasonably expected to be convertible into cash within three business days without significantly changing the market value of the investment) are required to establish a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum” (“HLIM”), which is the minimum percentage of net assets that must be invested in Highly Liquid Investments. Funds with HLIMs have procedures for addressing HLIM shortfalls, including reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) as required by the Program and the Liquidity Rule. In addition, the Fund may not acquire an investment if, immediately after the acquisition, over 15% of the Fund’s net assets would consist of “Illiquid Investments” that are assets (an investment that cannot reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment). The Liquidity Rule and the Program also require reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) if a Fund’s holdings of Illiquid Investments exceed 15% of the Fund’s assets.

 

At a meeting held on March 25-27, 2024, the Committee presented a report to the Board that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed the Program’s adequacy and effectiveness of implementation (the “Report”). The Report covered the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (the “Program Reporting Period”). The Report discussed

notable events affecting liquidity over the Program Reporting Period, including the impact of the end of an aggressive rate hike cycle, signs that inflation was abating and market liquidity was reverting to normal, and the overall market. The Report noted that there were no material changes to the Program during the Program Reporting Period.

 

The Report stated, in relevant part, that during the Program Reporting Period:

The Program, as adopted and implemented, remained reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk and was operated effectively to achieve that goal;

The Fund’s investment strategy remained appropriate for an open-end fund;

The Fund was able to meet requests for redemption without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund;

The Fund did not breach the 15% limit on Illiquid Investments; and

The Fund primarily held Highly Liquid Investments and therefore has not adopted an HLIM.

 

 

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

 

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Fund Information

 

Portfolio Composition

 

By sector    % of total net assets

Financials

       22.84 %

Health Care

       18.74

Industrials

       13.07

Consumer Staples

       11.99

Energy

       9.64

Information Technology

       8.50

Consumer Discretionary

       7.17

Communication Services

       6.29
Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities        1.76

Top 10 Equity Holdings*

 

           % of total net assets
 1.   Wells Fargo & Co.        5.99 %
 2.   Citizens Financial Group, Inc.        5.54
 3.   Bank of America Corp.        4.92
 4.   Suncor Energy, Inc.        4.84
 5.   Sanofi S.A., ADR        4.59
 6.   Merck & Co., Inc.        4.28
 7.   Elevance Health, Inc.        3.96
 8.   Johnson Controls International PLC        3.91
 9.   Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.        3.74
10.    eBay, Inc.        3.67

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

*

Excluding money market fund holdings, if any.

Data presented here are as of April 30, 2024.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments(a)

April 30, 2024

 

     Shares      Value  

 

 

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–98.24%

 

Aerospace & Defense–2.13%

 

Textron, Inc.

     197,810      $  16,732,748  

 

 

Air Freight & Logistics–3.37%

 

FedEx Corp.

     100,937        26,423,288  

 

 

Broadline Retail–3.67%

 

eBay, Inc.

     558,156        28,767,360  

 

 

Building Products–3.91%

 

Johnson Controls International PLC

     471,974        30,711,348  

 

 

Cable & Satellite–1.14%

 

Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(b)(c)

     34,863        8,922,836  

 

 

Casinos & Gaming–3.50%

 

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

     618,546        27,438,701  

 

 

Communications Equipment–2.76%

 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     461,192        21,666,800  

 

 

Diversified Banks–13.89%

 

Bank of America Corp.

     1,043,577        38,622,785  

 

 

Fifth Third Bancorp

     640,162        23,340,307  

 

 

Wells Fargo & Co.

     792,676        47,021,540  

 

 
        108,984,632  

 

 

Electrical Components & Equipment–3.66%

 

Emerson Electric Co.

     266,390        28,711,514  

 

 

Food Distributors–3.55%

 

Sysco Corp.

     374,380        27,823,922  

 

 

Health Care Equipment–3.21%

 

Medtronic PLC

     313,701        25,171,368  

 

 

Health Care Services–2.72%

 

CVS Health Corp.

     315,419        21,357,020  

 

 

Household Products–2.38%

 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

     137,100        18,718,263  

 

 

Integrated Oil & Gas–9.64%

 

Chevron Corp.

     155,875        25,137,961  

 

 

Shell PLC, ADR

     175,136        12,550,246  

 

 

Suncor Energy, Inc. (Canada)

     994,536        37,981,330  

 

 
        75,669,537  

 

 

Interactive Media & Services–5.15%

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class A(b)

     113,958        18,550,083  

 

 

Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A

     50,858        21,877,586  

 

 
        40,427,669  

 

 

IT Consulting & Other Services–1.45%

 

DXC Technology Co.(b)

     583,644        11,375,222  

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR - American Depositary Receipt

     Shares      Value  

 

 

Managed Health Care–3.95%

 

Elevance Health, Inc.

     58,706      $ 31,030,817  

 

 

Multi-line Insurance–3.41%

 

American International Group, Inc.

     355,381        26,763,743  

 

 

Packaged Foods & Meats–2.32%

 

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

     471,814        18,216,738  

 

 

Pharmaceuticals–8.86%

 

Merck & Co., Inc.

     259,854        33,578,334  

 

 

Sanofi S.A., ADR

     731,105        35,992,299  

 

 
        69,570,633  

 

 

Regional Banks–5.54%

 

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

     1,274,962        43,488,954  

 

 

Semiconductors–1.34%

 

Intel Corp.

     344,621        10,500,602  

 

 

Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages–3.74%

 

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.

     870,250        29,327,425  

 

 

Systems Software–2.95%

 

Microsoft Corp.

     59,391        23,122,698  

 

 

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $627,639,767)

 

     770,923,838  

 

 

Money Market Funds–1.65%

 

Invesco Government & Agency
Portfolio, Institutional Class,
5.23%(d)(e)

     4,518,130        4,518,130  

 

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.34%(d)(e)

     3,243,381        3,244,354  

 

 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.22%(d)(e)

     5,163,577        5,163,577  

 

 

Total Money Market Funds (Cost $12,924,391)

 

     12,926,061  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (excluding investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)-99.89% (Cost $640,564,158)

 

     783,849,899  

 

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan

 

Money Market Funds–1.16%

 

Invesco Private Government Fund,
5.29%(d)(e)(f)

     2,579,145        2,579,145  

 

 

Invesco Private Prime Fund,
5.46%(d)(e)(f)

     6,563,495        6,565,464  

 

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan (Cost $9,144,841)

 

     9,144,609  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–101.05% (Cost $649,708,999)

 

     792,994,508  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(1.05)%

 

     (8,275,791

 

 

NET ASSETS–100.00%

 

   $ 784,718,717  

 

 
 

 

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

 

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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 April 30, 2024.

(d)

Affiliated holding. Affiliated holdings are investments in entities which are under common ownership or control of Invesco Ltd. or are investments in entities in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024.

 

    

Value

April 30, 2023

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sales

   

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

   

Realized

Gain

   

Value

April 30, 2024

    Dividend Income  
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds:

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class

   $ 9,164,368      $ 52,662,257     $ (57,308,495   $ -      $ -     $ 4,518,130         $ 632,695   

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class

    6,560,689        37,615,898       (40,934,640     (868)        3,275       3,244,354        459,657   

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class

    10,473,564        60,185,436       (65,495,423     -        -       5,163,577        712,936   
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan:                                                        

Invesco Private Government Fund

    -        65,637,020       (63,057,875     -        -       2,579,145        58,939*   

Invesco Private Prime Fund

    -        156,008,227       (149,442,720     (232)        189       6,565,464        160,208*   

Total

   $ 26,198,621      $ 372,108,838     $ (376,239,153   $ (1,100)      $ 3,464     $ 22,070,670         $ 2,024,435   

 

  *

Represents the income earned on the investment of cash collateral, which is included in securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. Does not include rebates and fees paid to lending agent or premiums received from borrowers, if any.

 

(e)

The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of April 30, 2024.

(f)

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.

 

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

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2024

 

Assets:

  

Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value
(Cost $627,639,767)*

   $ 770,923,838  

 

 

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $22,069,232)

     22,070,670  

 

 

Cash

     1,000,000  

 

 

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $152)

     149  

 

 

Receivable for:

  

Fund shares sold

     312,830  

 

 

Dividends

     810,132  

 

 

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     116,754  

 

 

Other assets

     30,474  

 

 

Total assets

     795,264,847  

 

 

Liabilities:

  

Payable for:

  

Dividends

     66  

 

 

Fund shares reacquired

     870,373  

 

 

Collateral upon return of securities loaned

     9,144,841  

 

 

Accrued fees to affiliates

     332,479  

 

 

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     59,995  

 

 

Accrued other operating expenses

     21,622  

 

 

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     116,754  

 

 

Total liabilities

     10,546,130  

 

 

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 784,718,717  

 

 

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 624,195,627  

 

 

Distributable earnings

     160,523,090  

 

 
   $ 784,718,717  

 

 

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $ 587,947,454  

 

 

Class C

   $ 28,366,454  

 

 

Class R

   $ 46,539,668  

 

 

Class Y

   $ 86,777,399  

 

 

Class R5

   $ 10,602  

 

 

Class R6

   $ 35,077,140  

 

 

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

 

Class A

     17,329,205  

 

 

Class C

     910,586  

 

 

Class R

     1,421,977  

 

 

Class Y

     2,459,440  

 

 

Class R5

     313  

 

 

Class R6

     997,680  

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 33.93  

 

 

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $33.93 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 35.90  

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 31.15  

 

 

Class R:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 32.73  

 

 

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 35.28  

 

 

Class R5:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 33.87  

 

 

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 35.16  

 

 

 

*

At April 30, 2024, security with a value of $8,833,513 was on loan to brokers.

 

 

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

 

10   Invesco Comstock Select Fund


Statement of Operations

For the year ended April 30, 2024

 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $345,663)

   $ 17,914,707  

 

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes net securities lending income of $29,521)

     1,834,809  

 

 

Total investment income

     19,749,516  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     3,804,658  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     106,469  

 

 

Custodian fees

     5,905  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     1,350,094  

 

 

Class C

     293,823  

 

 

Class R

     219,641  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y

     932,354  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R5

     3  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R6

     8,060  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     37,454  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     113,033  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     51,704  

 

 

Professional services fees

     24,217  

 

 

Other

     17,649  

 

 

Total expenses

     6,965,064  

 

 

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

     (76,140

 

 

Net expenses

     6,888,924  

 

 

Net investment income

     12,860,592  

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Unaffiliated investment securities

     24,981,533  

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     3,464  

 

 

Foreign currencies

     100,479  

 

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

     (89,814

 

 
     24,995,662  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

  

Unaffiliated investment securities

     53,920,611  

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     (1,100

 

 

Foreign currencies

     (6

 

 
     53,919,505  

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     78,915,167  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 91,775,759  

 

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023

 

     2024     2023  

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 12,860,592     $ 8,965,899  

 

 

Net realized gain

     24,995,662       70,908,163  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     53,919,505       (25,260,343

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     91,775,759       54,613,719  

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

     (28,539,326     (78,352,475

Class C

     (1,339,814     (4,667,309

Class R

     (2,182,952     (6,002,660

Class Y

     (4,471,286     (8,560,097

Class R5

     (560     (1,643

Class R6

     (1,529,873     (2,122,214

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

     (38,063,811     (99,706,398

 

 

Share transactions–net:

    

Class A

     (1,022,744     54,311,924  

Class C

     (4,230,255     2,016,797  

Class R

     978,169       5,796,323  

Class Y

     13,186,360       19,704,735  

Class R6

     12,551,654       11,427,606  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions

     21,463,184       93,257,385  

 

 

Net increase in net assets

     75,175,132       48,164,706  

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

     709,543,585       661,378,879  

 

 

End of year

   $ 784,718,717     $ 709,543,585  

 

 

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

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(c)

 

Ratio of net

investment

income

to average

net assets

 

Portfolio

turnover (d)

Class A

                                     

Year ended 04/30/24

     $31.62        $0.56        $ 3.43        $ 3.99        $(0.52      $(1.16      $(1.68      $33.93        13.00 %(e)      $  587,947         0.91 %(e)      0.93 %(e)      1.75 %(e)      104

Year ended 04/30/23

     34.11        0.45        2.19        2.64        (0.45      (4.68      (5.13      31.62        8.36 (e)      548,500        1.01 (e)      1.02 (e)      1.37 (e)      57  

Year ended 04/30/22

     33.66        0.40        1.87        2.27        (0.38      (1.44      (1.82      34.11        6.88 (e)      530,151        0.91 (e)      0.92 (e)      1.15 (e)      54  

Year ended 04/30/21

     21.50        0.46        12.39        12.85        (0.69             (0.69      33.66        60.66 (e)      546,503        0.93 (e)      1.04 (e)      1.75 (e)      46  

Six months ended 04/30/20

     33.81        0.29        (5.00      (4.71      (0.29      (7.31      (7.60      21.50        (19.00     388,558        0.93 (f)      0.97 (f)      2.17 (f)      11  

Year ended 10/31/19

     35.63        0.58        2.00        2.58        (0.56      (3.84      (4.40      33.81        8.66       524,705        0.93       0.95       1.79       129  

Class C

                                     

Year ended 04/30/24

     29.12        0.29        3.15        3.44        (0.25      (1.16      (1.41      31.15        12.16       28,366        1.67       1.69       0.99       104  

Year ended 04/30/23

     31.76        0.18        2.04        2.22        (0.18      (4.68      (4.86      29.12        7.51       30,601        1.77       1.78       0.61       57  

Year ended 04/30/22

     31.44        0.13        1.74        1.87        (0.11      (1.44      (1.55      31.76        6.05       31,095        1.67       1.68       0.39       54  

Year ended 04/30/21

     20.08        0.24        11.58        11.82        (0.46             (0.46      31.44        59.49       30,455        1.68       1.80       1.00       46  

Six months ended 04/30/20

     32.01        0.18        (4.64      (4.46      (0.16      (7.31      (7.47      20.08        (19.29     27,325        1.68 (f)      1.73 (f)      1.41 (f)      11  

Year ended 10/31/19

     33.95        0.32        1.89        2.21        (0.31      (3.84      (4.15      32.01        7.86       40,759        1.68       1.69       1.03       129  

Class R

                                     

Year ended 04/30/24

     30.54        0.46        3.31        3.77        (0.42      (1.16      (1.58      32.73        12.71       46,540        1.17       1.19       1.49       104  

Year ended 04/30/23

     33.10        0.35        2.12        2.47        (0.35      (4.68      (5.03      30.54        8.05       42,402        1.27       1.28       1.11       57  

Year ended 04/30/22

     32.70        0.30        1.82        2.12        (0.28      (1.44      (1.72      33.10        6.62       39,500        1.17       1.18       0.89       54  

Year ended 04/30/21

     20.89        0.38        12.04        12.42        (0.61             (0.61      32.70        60.24       39,590        1.18       1.30       1.50       46  

Six months ended 04/30/20

     33.04        0.25        (4.85      (4.60      (0.24      (7.31      (7.55      20.89        (19.11     27,340        1.18 (f)      1.23 (f)      1.92 (f)      11  

Year ended 10/31/19

     34.91        0.49        1.96        2.45        (0.48      (3.84      (4.32      33.04        8.41       36,469        1.18       1.20       1.54       129  

Class Y

                                     

Year ended 04/30/24

     32.83        0.67        3.56        4.23        (0.62      (1.16      (1.78      35.28        13.27       86,777        0.67       0.69       1.99       104  

Year ended 04/30/23

     35.26        0.54        2.26        2.80        (0.55      (4.68      (5.23      32.83        8.58       67,601        0.77       0.78       1.61       57  

Year ended 04/30/22

     34.75        0.50        1.93        2.43        (0.48      (1.44      (1.92      35.26        7.13       50,894        0.67       0.68       1.39       54  

Year ended 04/30/21

     22.19        0.54        12.80        13.34        (0.78             (0.78      34.75        61.10       45,879        0.68       0.80       2.00       46  

Six months ended 04/30/20

     34.70        0.34        (5.21      (4.87      (0.33      (7.31      (7.64      22.19        (18.95     29,843        0.68 (f)      0.73 (f)      2.41 (f)      11  

Year ended 10/31/19

     36.44        0.68        2.07        2.75        (0.65      (3.84      (4.49      34.70        8.97       70,677        0.68       0.71       2.03       129  

Class R5

                                     

Year ended 04/30/24

     31.56        0.67        3.43        4.10        (0.63      (1.16      (1.79      33.87        13.39       11        0.58       0.59       2.08       104  

Year ended 04/30/23

     34.07        0.56        2.18        2.74        (0.57      (4.68      (5.25      31.56        8.71       10        0.66       0.67       1.72       57  

Year ended 04/30/22

     33.62        0.52        1.87        2.39        (0.50      (1.44      (1.94      34.07        7.24       11        0.57       0.58       1.49       54  

Year ended 04/30/21

     21.47        0.55        12.38        12.93        (0.78             (0.78      33.62        61.27       11        0.57       0.60       2.11       46  

Six months ended 04/30/20

     33.80        0.34        (5.02      (4.68      (0.34      (7.31      (7.65      21.47        (18.88     7        0.57 (f)      0.57 (f)      2.52 (f)      11  

Period ended 10/31/19(g)

     31.94        0.31        1.93        2.24        (0.38             (0.38      33.80        7.03       11        0.57 (f)      0.57 (f)      2.15 (f)      129  

Class R6

                                     

Year ended 04/30/24

     32.72        0.70        3.55        4.25        (0.65      (1.16      (1.81      35.16        13.39       35,077        0.58       0.59       2.08       104  

Year ended 04/30/23

     35.16        0.57        2.25        2.82        (0.58      (4.68      (5.26      32.72        8.70       20,430        0.66       0.67       1.72       57  

Year ended 04/30/22

     34.65        0.54        1.93        2.47        (0.52      (1.44      (1.96      35.16        7.26       9,729        0.55       0.58       1.51       54  

Year ended 04/30/21

     22.13        0.51        12.83        13.34        (0.82             (0.82      34.65        61.33       6,606        0.52       0.58       2.16       46  

Six months ended 04/30/20

     34.63        0.36        (5.19      (4.83      (0.36      (7.31      (7.67      22.13        (18.88     444,138        0.52 (f)      0.54 (f)      2.58 (f)      11  

Year ended 10/31/19

     36.38        0.73        2.06        2.79        (0.70      (3.84      (4.54      34.63        9.13       656,678        0.52       0.52       2.20       129  

 

(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)

Does not include indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses of 0.00% for the six months ended April 30, 2020 and for the years ended October 31, 2019, respectively.

(d)

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

(e)

The total return, ratio of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income to average net assets reflect actual 12b-1 fees of 0.24% for the years ended April 30, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021.

(f)

Annualized.

(g)

Commencement date after the close of business on May 24, 2019.

 

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

 

13   Invesco Comstock Select Fund


Notes to Financial Statements

April 30, 2024

NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco Comstock Select 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 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. 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 eight 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 eighth 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 is generally valued at its trade price or official closing price that day as of the close of the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any trades or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid or ask 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 using prices provided by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the daily settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Where a final settlement price exists, exchange-traded options are valued at the final settlement price from the exchange where the option principally trades. Where a final settlement price does not exist, exchange-traded options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask price generally from the exchange where the option principally trades.

Securities of investment companies that are not exchange-traded (e.g., open-end mutual funds) are valued using such company’s end-of-business-day net asset value per share.

Deposits, other obligations of U.S. and non-U.S. banks and financial institutions are valued at their daily account value.

Fixed income securities (including convertible debt securities) generally are valued on the basis of prices provided by independent pricing services. Prices 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, and their value may be adjusted accordingly. 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 New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”) may use various pricing services to obtain market quotations as well as fair value prices. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become not representative of market value in the Adviser’s judgment (“unreliable”). If, between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, a significant event occurs that makes the closing price of the security unreliable, the Adviser 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 in accordance with Board- approved policies and related Adviser procedures (“Valuation Procedures”). 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 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.

Unlisted securities will be valued using prices provided by independent pricing services or by another method that the Adviser, in its judgment, believes better reflects the security’s fair value in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

Non-traded rights and warrants shall be valued at intrinsic value if the terms of the rights and warrants are available, specifically the subscription or exercise price and the ratio. Intrinsic value is calculated as the daily market closing price of the security to be received less the subscription price, which is then adjusted by the exercise ratio. In the case of warrants, an option pricing model supplied by an independent pricing service may be used based on market data such as volatility, stock price and interest rate from the independent pricing service and strike price and exercise period from verified terms.

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 mean between the last bid and ask prices may be used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are fair valued by the Adviser in accordance with the Valuation Procedures. If a fair value price provided by a pricing service is unreliable, the Adviser will fair value the security using the Valuation Procedures. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/ask 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 market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism, significant governmental actions or adverse investor sentiment generally 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.

The price the Fund could receive upon the sale of any investment may differ from the Adviser’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that are valued using a fair valuation technique. When fair valuation techniques are applied, the Adviser uses available information, including both observable and

 

14   Invesco Comstock Select Fund


unobservable inputs and assumptions, to determine a methodology that will result in a valuation that the Adviser believes approximates market value. Fund securities that are fair valued may be subject to greater fluctuation in their value from one day to the next than would be the case if market quotations were used. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, and the degree of subjectivity in such decisions, the Fund could realize a greater or lesser than expected gain or loss upon the sale of the investment.

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 an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. 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, the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities and its “country of risk” as determined by a third party service provider, 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 based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. 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, unregistered investment companies that comply with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act and money market funds (collectively, “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 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

 

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  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.

The Adviser serves as an affiliated securities lending agent for the Fund. The Bank of New York Mellon also serves as a securities lending agent. To the extent the Fund utilizes the Adviser as an affiliated securities lending agent, the Fund conducts its securities lending in accordance with, and in reliance upon, no-action letters issued by the SEC staff that provide guidance on how an affiliate may act as a direct agent lender and receive compensation for those services in a manner consistent with the federal securities laws. For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund paid the Adviser $3,199 in fees for securities lending agent services.

Fees paid to the Adviser for securities lending agent services, if any, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations.

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.

The performance of the Fund may be materially affected positively or negatively by foreign currency strength or weakness relative to the U.S. dollar. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, political, economic, or social instability and development, and imposition of currency controls. Currency controls in certain foreign jurisdictions may cause the Fund to experience significant delays in its ability to repatriate its assets in U.S. dollars at quoted spot rates, and it is possible that the Fund’s ability to convert certain foreign currencies into U.S. dollars may be limited and may occur at discounts to quoted rates. As a result, the value of the Fund’s assets and liabilities denominated in such currencies that would ultimately be realized could differ from those reported on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Certain foreign companies may be subject to sanctions, embargoes, or other governmental actions that may limit the ability to invest in, receive, hold, or sell the securities of such companies, all of which affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. 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.

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 exchange of the two currencies on the settlement date, 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).

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 for hedging 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 is non-diversified and may invest in securities of fewer issuers than if it were diversified. Thus, the value of the Fund’s shares may vary more widely and the Fund may be subject to greater market and credit risk than if the Fund invested more broadly.

Active trading of portfolio securities may result in added expenses, a lower return and increased tax liability.

NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with the Adviser. 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 $300 million

   0.625%

 

Next $100 million

   0.500%

 

Next $4.6 billion

   0.450%

 

Over $5 billion

   0.430%

 

 

*

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 year ended April 30, 2024, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.51%.

 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 Fund.

 Effective July 1, 2023, the Adviser has agreed, for an indefinite period, 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 the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “boundary limits”). Prior to July 1, 2023, the same boundary limits were in effect with an expiration date of June 30, 2023. 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

 

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items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Invesco may amend and/or terminate these boundary limits at any time in its sole discretion and will inform the Board of Trustees of any such changes. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these boundary limits.

 Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2025, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $37,462.

 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 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 “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Class A Plan, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred for the period, up to a maximum 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 Plans, 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 Plans 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $71,785 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $644 and $1,009 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

 For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund incurred $87,384 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. 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 Adviser’s 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 April 30, 2024. 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

   $ 770,923,838              $ –                 $–              $ 770,923,838  

 

 

Money Market Funds

     12,926,061                9,144,609                              22,070,670  

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 783,849,899              $ 9,144,609                $–              $ 792,994,508  

 

 

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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Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended April 30, 2024

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 (Loss):

  

Forward foreign currency contracts

     $(89,814)  

 

 

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

 

    

Forward

Foreign Currency

Contracts

 

Average notional value

   $8,956,090

 

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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $38,678.

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–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended April 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

     2024             2023  

 

 

Ordinary income*

   $ 22,448,112             $ 24,229,493  

 

 

Long-term capital gain

     15,615,699           75,476,905  

 

 

Total distributions

   $ 38,063,811         $ 99,706,398  

 

 

 

*

Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any.

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2024  

 

 

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 13,385,293  

 

 

Undistributed long-term capital gain

     4,027,718  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation – investments

     143,281,148  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) - foreign currencies

     (4

 

 

Temporary book/tax differences

     (171,065

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     624,195,627  

 

 

Total net assets

   $ 784,718,717  

 

 

 The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.

 The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

 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. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

 The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2024.

 

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NOTE 9–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended April 30, 2024 was $744,954,510 and $735,392,318, 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

     $160,466,807  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (17,185,659

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

     $143,281,148  

 

 

 Cost of investments for tax purposes is $649,713,360.

NOTE 10–Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of equalization, on April 30, 2024, undistributed net investment income was increased by $11,309, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $4,697,309 and shares of beneficial interest was increased by $4,686,000. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 11–Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
     Year ended     Year ended  
     April 30, 2024(a)     April 30, 2023  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Sold:

        

Class A

     1,973,469     $ 63,934,589       1,586,678     $ 51,386,921  

 

 

Class C

     209,931       6,241,060       219,346       6,676,668  

 

 

Class R

     261,430       8,138,918       229,855       7,224,026  

 

 

Class Y

     1,693,027       57,004,372       1,159,693       38,046,106  

 

 

Class R6

     627,989       21,156,194       469,934       15,551,913  

 

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

        

Class A

     865,161       27,639,392       2,444,925       75,045,448  

 

 

Class C

     45,400       1,328,726       163,203       4,617,392  

 

 

Class R

     70,707       2,177,932       201,700       5,981,536  

 

 

Class Y

     116,856       3,882,572       169,752       5,405,107  

 

 

Class R6

     44,509       1,475,449       63,109       2,002,369  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

        

Class A

     106,569       3,481,907       89,090       2,866,421  

 

 

Class C

     (115,906     (3,481,907     (96,230     (2,866,421

 

 

Reacquired:

        

Class A

     (2,964,887     (96,078,632     (2,312,576     (74,986,866

 

 

Class C

     (279,557     (8,318,134     (214,580     (6,410,842

 

 

Class R

     (298,524     (9,338,681     (236,518     (7,409,239

 

 

Class Y

     (1,409,455     (47,700,584     (713,888     (23,746,478

 

 

Class R6

     (299,209     (10,079,989     (185,393     (6,126,676

 

 

Net increase in share activity

     647,510     $ 21,463,184       3,038,100     $ 93,257,385  

 

 

 

(a)

There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 6% 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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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco Comstock Select Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco Comstock Select Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of April 30, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year ended April 30, 2024, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of April 30, 2024, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and broker. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, Texas

June 20, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

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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 November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

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.

 

         

ACTUAL

 

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before
expenses)

            
    

Beginning

 Account Value 
(11/01/23)

 

Ending

 Account Value 
(04/30/24)1

 

Expenses

  Paid During  
Period2

 

Ending

 Account Value  
(04/30/24)

 

Expenses

  Paid During  
Period2

 

  Annualized  
 Expense  

 Ratio  

Class A

  $1,000.00   $1,172.10   $5.02   $1,020.24   $4.67   0.93%

Class C

   1,000.00    1,167.50    9.11    1,016.46    8.47   1.69  

Class R

   1,000.00    1,170.50    6.42    1,018.95    5.97   1.19  

Class Y

   1,000.00    1,173.20    3.73    1,021.43    3.47   0.69  

Class R5

   1,000.00    1,173.60    3.24    1,021.88    3.02   0.60  

Class R6

   1,000.00    1,174.10    3.24    1,021.88    3.02   0.60  

 

1

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024, 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 182/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

21   Invesco Comstock Select Fund


Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year–end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended April 30, 2024:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

            

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

     $20,301,699                           

Qualified Dividend Income*

     72.05  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

     62.20  

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

     0.00  

Qualified Business Income*

     0.00  

Business Interest Income*

     2.48  

 

*  The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

     

 

Non-Resident Alien Shareholders

             

Short-Term Capital Gain Distributions

     $10,646,520                            

 

22   Invesco Comstock Select Fund


Trustees and Officers

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.

 

  Name, Year of Birth and

  Position(s)

  Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Interested Trustees                

Jeffrey H. Kupor1 - 1968

Trustee

  2024  

Senior Managing Director and General Counsel, Invesco Ltd.; Trustee, Invesco Foundation, Inc.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Executive Vice President, Invesco Asset Management (Bermuda), Ltd., Invesco Investments (Bermuda) Ltd.; and Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation, Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; and Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC

  164   None

Douglas Sharp1 - 1974

Trustee

  2024  

Senior Managing Director and Head of Americas & EMEA, Invesco Ltd.

 

Formerly: Director and Chairman Invesco UK Limited; Director, Chairman and Chief Executive, Invesco Fund Managers Limited

  164   None

 

1

Mr. Kupor and Mr. Sharp are considered interested persons (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because they are officers of the Adviser to the Trust, and officers of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser.

 

T-1   Invesco Comstock Select Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

  Name, Year of Birth and

  Position(s)

  Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees                

Beth Ann Brown - 1968

Trustee (2019) and Chair (2022)

  2019  

Independent Consultant

 

Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; and Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.

  164   Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Formerly: Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); President and Director Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds

Carol Deckbar - 1962

Trustee

  2024  

Formerly: Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, TIAA Financial Services; Executive Vice President and Principal, College Retirement Equities Fund at TIAA; Executive Vice President and Head of Institutional Investments and Endowment Services, TIAA

  164   Formerly: Board Member, TIAA Asset Management, Inc.; and Board Member, TH Real Estate Group Holdings Company

Cynthia Hostetler - 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; and Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  164   Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Investment Company Institute (professional organization); and Independent Directors Council (professional organization)

Eli Jones - 1961

Trustee

  2016  

Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University

 

Formerly: Dean of Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; and Director, Arvest Bank

  164   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); Board Member of the regional board, First Financial Bank Texas; and Boad Member, First Financial Bankshares, Inc. Texas

Elizabeth Krentzman - 1959

Trustee

  2019  

Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; and Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP

  164   Formerly: Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment fund); Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee and Membership Committee; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds

Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. –1956

Trustee

 

2019

 

Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Member and Chairman, of the Bentley University, Business School Advisory Council; Formerly: Board Member and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP

James “Jim” Liddy - 1959

Trustee

  2024  

Formerly: Chairman, Global Financial Services, Americas and Retired Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Director and Treasurer, Gulfside Place Condominium Association, Inc. and Non-Executive Director, Kellenberg Memorial High School

 

T-2   Invesco Comstock Select Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

  Name, Year of Birth and

  Position(s)

  Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees–(continued)            

Prema Mathai-Davis - 1950

Trustee

  2003  

Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; and Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute

  164   Member of Board of Positive Planet US (non-profit) and HealthCare Chaplaincy Network (non-profit)

Joel W. Motley - 1952

Trustee

  2019  

Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization); and Member of the Vestry and the Investment Committee of Trinity Church Wall Street.

 

Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); and Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor)

  164   Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); and Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds;

Teresa M. Ressel - 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Group Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); and Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury

  164   None

Robert C. Troccoli - 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   None

Daniel S. Vandivort - 1954

Trustee

  2019  

President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) and Member, Investment Committee of Historic Charleston Foundation

 

Formerly: President and Chief Investment Officer, previously Head of Fixed Income, Weiss Peck and Greer/Robeco Investment Management; Trustee and Chair, Weiss Peck and Greer Funds Board; and various capacities at CS First Boston including Head of Fixed Income at First Boston Asset Management.

  164   Formerly: Trustee and Governance Chair, Oppenheimer Funds; Treasurer, Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America

 

T-3   Invesco Comstock Select Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

  Name, Year of Birth and

  Position(s)

  Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Officers            

Glenn Brightman - 1972

President and Principal Executive Officer

  2023  

Chief Operating Officer, Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Manager, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC.

 

Formerly: Global Head of Finance, Invesco Ltd; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Nuveen

  N/A   N/A

Melanie Ringold - 1975

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2023  

Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc.; Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary, SteelPath Funds Remediation LLC; and Secretary and Senior Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation

 

Formerly: Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc., Assistant Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Investment Advisers LLC; and Assistant Secretary and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr - 1962

Senior Vice President

  2006  

Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings (Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; and President Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée

  N/A   N/A
       

Formerly: Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company, Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); President, Trimark Investments Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltee; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.;Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; and Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser)

       

 

T-4   Invesco Comstock Select Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

  Name, Year of Birth and

  Position(s)

  Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Officers-(continued)            

Tony Wong - 1973

Senior Vice President

  2023  

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director and Chairman, Invesco Private Capital, Inc., INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc. and INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Director, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC and SNW Asset Management Corporation; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; and Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.

  N/A   N/A

Stephanie C. Butcher - 1971

Senior Vice President

  2023  

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Asset Management Limited

  N/A   N/A

Adrien Deberghes - 1967

Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President

  2020  

Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Invesco Trust Company; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom - 1969

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

  N/A   N/A

Todd F. Kuehl - 1969

Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President

  2020  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser)

  N/A   N/A

James Bordewick, Jr. - 1959

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2022  

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Legal Officer, KingsCrowd, Inc. (research and analytical platform for investment in private capital markets); Chief Operating Officer and Head of Legal and Regulatory, Netcapital (private capital investment platform); Managing Director, General Counsel of asset management and Chief Compliance Officer for asset management and private banking, Bank of America Corporation; Chief Legal Officer, Columbia Funds and BofA Funds; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management; Chief Legal Officer, MFS Funds; Associate, Ropes & Gray; and Associate, Gaston Snow & Ely Bartlett

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund    Investment Adviser      Distributor      Auditors
11 Greenway Plaza    Invesco Advisers, Inc.      Invesco Distributors, Inc.      PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, TX 77046-1173    1331 Spring Street, NW, Suite 2500      11 Greenway Plaza      1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800
   Atlanta, GA 30309      Houston, TX 77046-1173      Houston, TX 77002-5021
Counsel to the Fund    Counsel to the Independent Trustees      Transfer Agent      Custodian
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP    Sidley Austin LLP      Invesco Investment Services, Inc.      State Street Bank and Trust Company
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600    787 Seventh Avenue      11 Greenway Plaza      225 Franklin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018    New York, NY 10019      Houston, TX 77046-1173      Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

T-5   Invesco Comstock Select Fund


Proxy Results

A Special Joint Meeting (“Meeting”) of Shareholders of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), a Delaware statutory trust (“Trust”), was held on January 16, 2024. The Meeting was held for the following purpose:

(1) Elect 14 trustees to the Board of Trustees of the Trust, each of whom will serve until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

The results of the voting on the above matter were as follows:

 

               Votes
      Matter    Votes For    Against/Withheld

(1)*

   Beth Ann Brown    595,446,022.84    16,915,661.31
   Carol Deckbar    595,102,087.25    17,259,596.89
   Cynthia Hostetler    595,359,921.21    17,001,762.94
   Dr. Eli Jones    594,949,311.14    17,412,373.00
   Elizabeth Krentzman    595,453,833.65    16,907,850.50
   Jeffrey H. Kupor    595,342,690.51    17,018,993.64
   Anthony J. LaCava, Jr.    595,293,865.38    17,067,818.77
   James Liddy    594,980,026.97    17,381,657.17
   Dr. Prema Mathai-Davis    594,031,204.04    18,330,480.11
   Joel W. Motley    594,381,710.91    17,979,973.23
   Teresa M. Ressel    595,821,958.43    16,539,725.72
   Douglas Sharp    595,715,711.66    16,645,972.48
   Robert C. Troccoli    594,748,318.91    17,613,365.24
   Daniel S. Vandivort    595,002,691.19    17,358,992.96

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Annual Report to Shareholders   April 30, 2024

Invesco Dividend Income Fund

Nasdaq:

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

 

   
2   Management’s Discussion
2   Performance Summary
4   Long-Term Fund Performance
6   Supplemental Information
6   Liquidity Risk Management Program
8   Schedule of Investments
11   Financial Statements
14   Financial Highlights
15   Notes to Financial Statements
21   Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
22   Fund Expenses
23   Tax Information
T-1   Trustees and Officers
T-6   Proxy Results

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

 

For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, Class A shares of Invesco Dividend Income Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the Russell 1000 Value Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

 

 Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

 

Total returns, 4/30/23 to 4/30/24, 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

    9.21

Class C Shares

    8.39  

Class R Shares

    8.92  

Class Y Shares

    9.51  

Investor Class Shares

    9.24  

Class R5 Shares

    9.49  

Class R6 Shares

    9.60  

S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)

    22.66  

Russell 1000 Value Index (Style-Specific Index)

    13.42  

Lipper Equity Income Funds Index (Peer Group Index)

    12.46  

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

 

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

The US economy and equity markets remained resilient in the second quarter of 2023, as milder inflation data and better-than-expected corporate earnings supported equities, with most major indexes posting gains for the quarter and with some big tech names providing optimistic future guidance. Following the March 2023 banking crisis, markets stabilized in April, as corporate earnings season got underway with many companies exceeding earnings and revenue estimates. Facing persistently strong employment data, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised the federal funds rate by 0.25% at its May 2023 meeting,1 but left rates unchanged at its June meeting, giving investors the long-awaited “pause” in rate hikes, which sent equities broadly higher.

 Equity markets declined in the third quarter and into October 2023 as a resilient US economy complicated the Fed’s efforts to tame inflation. While inflation has slowed from its peak in 2022, in July 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% and the 12-month headline inflation rate rose to 3.2% from 3% in June.2 Due to the persistence of inflation, the Fed raised the federal funds rate again in July by 0.25%.1 The CPI data released in September was higher-than-expected and the overall US labor market remained tight with unemployment near historic lows. At the same time the third quarter year-over-year Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimate was 4.9%, far above expectations.2 Despite the higher-than-expected GDP for the third quarter of 2023, the Fed held interest rates steady at its September and October meetings, but left open the possibility of another rate hike before the end of the calendar year.1

 US equity markets posted strong gains in the fourth quarter of 2023 as investors anticipated the potential end of interest rate hikes by the Fed. Inflation slowed during the period as the CPI 12-month headline inflation rate fell to 3.1% in November from 3.7% in September, significantly below the 2022 peak of 9.1%.2 The Fed kept rates steady at its mid-December meeting and indicated that three rate cuts are expected in 2024. Fed chairman Powell noted that “the Fed’s policy rate is likely at or near its peak for this tightening cycle,”1 which prompted a strong equity rally into 2023 year-end and the yield on the 10-year US Treasury to fall from nearly 5% in October to below 4%.3

 US equity markets rallied in the first quarter of 2024. In February, the S&P 500 Index closed above the 5,000 milestone for the first time.3 The US economy defied recession predictions, achieving a growth rate of 2.5% in 2023 and the labor market remained robust, with continued payroll gains and unemployment still historically low – below 4%.2 Inflation, however, remained persistent. January and February increases in the CPI were higher than expected, leading the Fed to defer its proposed interest rate cuts to the second half of 2024.1 Still, investors were mostly pleased by corporate earnings growth, except for three of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks. Apple, Alphabet and Tesla’s stock prices suffered due to disappointing earnings, sales and revenue, or weak forward guidance. Although the stock market had a strong start in 2024, the stock market retreated in April. As consumer spending and a strong labor market were driving economic activity, inflation and interest rate concerns persisted and investors feared another delay in expected rate cuts by the Fed, or worse, rate hikes.

 Despite continued higher rates and increased market volatility, US stocks for the

 

fiscal year had strong positive returns of 22.66%, as measured by the S&P 500 Index.4

 During the fiscal year, our management discipline remained unchanged, however the style-specific benchmark was changed from the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index to the Russell 1000 Value Index as the previous index was no longer well-aligned to the Fund’s sector exposures. The Fund continued to prioritize current income and long-term growth of capital by investing in above-market-yielding stocks that we believe may help investors earn income, preserve assets and build capital. We believe that dividend-paying stocks may provide a conservative foundation for investors’ portfolios and we seek to enhance the value of dividend investing by identifying above-market-yielding stocks with consistent and defensible dividends.

 Within the Russell 1000 Value Index, the financials, industrials, and information technology sectors were the best-performing sectors during the fiscal year, while health care and utilities were the worst. The Fund under- performed the Russell 1000 Value Index during the fiscal year, driven primarily by stock selection in the energy, industrials, consumer discretionary and communication services sectors. A slight overweight in the health care sector and an underweight in the financials sector were also headwinds. The portfolio’s cash position also detracted given market strength during the fiscal year.

 Alternatively, stock selection in the information technology sector was the leading contributor to relative results compared to the Russell 1000 Value Index and was driven by strong performance in semiconductors and semiconductor equipment as well as software and services. A relative underweight to the real estate sector was also a tailwind to fiscal year-end results.

 The Fund’s sector exposure compared to the Russell 1000 Value Index was generally balanced during the fiscal year. The largest overweights were in consumer staples and health care sectors. The largest underweights were in financials and industrials sectors.

 The top contributors on an absolute basis included JPMorgan Chase, Parker-Hannifin, and Hartford Financial Services.

 Shares of JPMorgan Chase benefited from investor enthusiasm for the acquisition of First Republic Bank (not a fund holding). Strong fundamental results that exceeded analyst expectations later in 2023 also drove the share price higher along with general financial sector strength.

 Parker-Hannifin reported strong fundamental results reflecting strength across every segment, especially in aerospace with 25% after market growth. The management team has executed at a high level to improve the quality of the business through divestitures and mergers and acquisitions. Margins continued to improve and the acquisition of Meggitt

 

 

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gave them a sizable footprint into aerospace at an opportune time.

 Financial services company, Hartford, benefited from strong fundamental results during the fiscal year reflecting strong earnings and revenue growth driven by solid premiums collected in the property and casualty and group benefits space and growing AUM in its fund business.

 The largest absolute detractors from performance were RTX Corporation, ExxonMobil, and Nestle.

 RTX Corporation, formerly Raytheon, experienced issues with its Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan jet engines that resulted in a huge recall. Since RTX agreed to compensate airlines for engine repairs and down time due to the grounding of more than 600 Airbus jets for inspections over the next several years, the news created significant headwinds for the stock price. We exited our position in the stock during the fiscal year to avoid further headwinds.

 ExxonMobil shares lagged as crude oil and natural gas prices weakened during part of the fiscal year. We exited our position in the stock to take advantage of better opportunities.

 Shares of food and beverage manufacturer Nestle experienced headwinds after the company reported that sales growth is expected to moderate as higher prices force customers to reduce spending. Concerns that growing use of GLP-1’s for weight loss would be an overhang on the snack and beverage company’s fundamentals also created weakness during the fiscal year. Given Nestle’s sales are primarily derived from coffee, pet food, and nutritional health products, we viewed the GLP-1 concerns as transitory. We took advantage of this short-term price weakness and added to the Fund’s position during the fiscal year.

 Though the market is at a crossroads as investors try to determine when the Fed will begin to reduce interest rates, the driving principles of our investment process remain rooted in a total return approach that seeks to deliver appreciation, income, and preservation over a full market cycle. No matter the backdrop, we focus on companies generating attractive free cash flow and we analyze their drivers and ability to support future dividend growth, as well as their balance sheet strength and flexibility. We continue to emphasize the growth and sustainability of a company’s dividend as we believe companies with these characteristics have historically outperformed over a full market cycle. We believe investors may place greater focus on dividend paying stocks in 2024. Historically, dividends have accounted for a larger part of total return than they have in the last decade due to outsized price gains.5 If we enter a period of more normal returns, we believe dividends should make up a much larger portion of total return.

 It has been our privilege to manage Invesco Dividend Income Fund, and we thank you for your investment.

1

Source: US Federal Reserve

 

2

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

3

Source: Bloomberg LP

 

4

Source: Morningstar Direct

 

5

Source: Ned Davis Research

 

 

Portfolio manager(s):

Caroline Le Feuvre

Craig Leopold

Chris McMeans

Peter Santoro - Lead

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 4/30/14

 

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1

Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.

2

Source: Lipper Inc.

*It

is Invesco’s policy to chart the Fund’s oldest share class(es). Because Investor Class shares do not have a sales charge, we also show the oldest share class with a sales charge, Class C shares.

 

Past performance cannot guarantee future results.

 The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management

   fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;    performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 4/30/24, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

       

Inception (3/28/02)

    7.83

10 Years

    6.86  

 5 Years

    5.90  

 1 Year

    3.18  

Class C Shares

       

Inception (2/14/00)

    4.71

10 Years

    6.82  

 5 Years

    6.30  

 1 Year

    7.39  

Class R Shares

       

10 Years

    7.20

 5 Years

    6.84  

 1 Year

    8.92  

Class Y Shares

       

Inception (10/3/08)

    8.75

10 Years

    7.74  

 5 Years

    7.37  

 1 Year

    9.51  

Investor Class Shares

       

Inception (6/2/86)

    8.29

10 Years

    7.47  

 5 Years

    7.11  

 1 Year

    9.24  

Class R5 Shares

       

Inception (10/25/05)

    8.17

10 Years

    7.78  

 5 Years

    7.41  

 1 Year

    9.49  

Class R6 Shares

       

Inception (9/24/12)

    9.06

10 Years

    7.87  

 5 Years

    7.49  

 1 Year

    9.60  

Class R shares incepted on April 17, 2020. Performance shown prior to that date is that of Investor Class shares restated to reflect the higher 12b-1 fees applicable to Class R shares.

 The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee 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.

 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, 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.

 

 

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Supplemental Information

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

Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of April 30, 2024, and is based on total net assets.

Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco.

To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

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 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 index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).

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.

 

 

Liquidity Risk Management Program

 

In compliance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program in accordance with the Liquidity Rule (the “Program”). The Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Fund (the “Board”) has appointed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”), the Fund’s investment adviser, as the Program’s administrator, and Invesco has delegated oversight of the Program to the Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”), which is composed of senior representatives from relevant business groups at Invesco.

As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures providing for an assessment, no less frequently

than annually, of the Fund’s liquidity risk that takes into account, as relevant to the Fund’s liquidity risk: (1) the Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; (2) short-term and long-term cash flow projections for the Fund during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; and (3) the Fund’s holdings of cash and cash equivalents and any borrowing arrangements. The Liquidity Rule also requires the classification of the Fund’s investments into categories that reflect the assessment of their relative liquidity under current market conditions. The Fund classifies its investments into one of four categories defined in the Liquidity Rule: “Highly Liquid,” “Moderately Liquid,” “Less Liquid,” and “Illiquid.” Funds that are not invested primarily in “Highly Liquid Investments” that are assets (cash or investments that are reasonably expected to be convertible into cash within three business days without significantly changing the market value of the investment) are required to establish a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum” (“HLIM”), which is the minimum percentage of net assets that must be invested in Highly Liquid Investments. Funds with HLIMs have procedures for addressing HLIM shortfalls, including reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) as required by the Program and the Liquidity Rule. In addition, the Fund may not acquire an investment if, immediately after the acquisition, over 15% of the Fund’s net assets would consist of “Illiquid Investments” that are assets (an investment that cannot reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment). The Liquidity Rule and the Program also require reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) if a Fund’s holdings of Illiquid Investments exceed 15% of the Fund’s assets.

At a meeting held on March 25-27, 2024, the Committee presented a report to the Board that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed the Program’s adequacy and effectiveness of implementation

  (the “Report”). The Report covered the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (the “Program Reporting Period”). The Report discussed notable events affecting liquidity over the Program Reporting Period, including the impact of the end of an aggressive rate hike cycle, signs that inflation was abating and market liquidity was reverting to normal, and the overall market. The Report noted that there were no material changes to the Program during the Program Reporting Period.

 

The Report stated, in relevant part, that during the Program Reporting Period:

The Program, as adopted and implemented, remained reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk and was operated effectively to achieve that goal;

The Fund’s investment strategy remained appropriate for an open-end fund;

The Fund was able to meet requests for redemption without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund;

The Fund did not breach the 15% limit on Illiquid Investments; and

The Fund primarily held Highly Liquid Investments and therefore has not adopted an HLIM.

 

 

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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Fund Information

 

Portfolio Composition

 

By sector    % of total net assets

Financials

       18.94 %

Health Care

       15.03

Consumer Staples

       12.48

Industrials

       11.86

Information Technology

       9.62

Energy

       7.38

Consumer Discretionary

       5.52

Utilities

       5.10

Materials

       3.93

Communication Services

       3.43

Real Estate

       3.19

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

       3.52

Top 10 Equity Holdings*

 

         % of total net assets
 1.   Merck & Co., Inc.        3.52 %
 2.   JPMorgan Chase & Co.        3.33
 3.   Chevron Corp.        3.07
 4.   Walmart, Inc.        2.80
 5.   Philip Morris International, Inc.        2.52
 6.   Morgan Stanley        2.45
 7.   Johnson & Johnson        2.43
 8.   McDonald’s Corp.        2.30
 9.   Becton, Dickinson and Co.        2.24
10.   American International Group, Inc.        2.22

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

*

Excluding money market fund holdings, if any.

Data

presented here are as of April 30, 2024.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments(a)

April 30, 2024

 

     Shares      Value  

 

 

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–96.48%

 

Aerospace & Defense–1.33%

 

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     98,239      $ 47,648,862  

 

 

Air Freight & Logistics–1.40%

 

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

     341,881        50,420,610  

 

 

Asset Management & Custody Banks–1.11%

 

BlackRock, Inc.

     52,643        39,726,514  

 

 

Building Products–1.61%

 

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.

     225,793        16,505,468  

 

 

Johnson Controls International PLC

     637,076        41,454,536  

 

 
        57,960,004  

 

 

Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment– 0.84%

 

Caterpillar, Inc.

     89,872        30,068,475  

 

 

Construction Materials–1.10%

 

CRH PLC

     511,555        39,604,588  

 

 

Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail–2.80%

 

Walmart, Inc.

     1,696,855        100,708,344  

 

 

Distributors–0.49%

 

LKQ Corp.

     411,962        17,767,921  

 

 

Diversified Banks–6.37%

 

Fifth Third Bancorp

     1,149,067        41,894,983  

 

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     623,229        119,497,928  

 

 

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

     439,784        67,401,296  

 

 
        228,794,207  

 

 

Electric Utilities–2.03%

 

Entergy Corp.

     335,914        35,831,947  

 

 

PPL Corp.

     1,350,692        37,090,002  

 

 
        72,921,949  

 

 

Electrical Components & Equipment–2.36%

 

ABB Ltd. (Switzerland)

     831,962        40,423,733  

 

 

Emerson Electric Co.

     413,137        44,527,906  

 

 
        84,951,639  

 

 

Electronic Manufacturing Services–0.95%

 

TE Connectivity Ltd.

     242,367        34,290,083  

 

 

Financial Exchanges & Data–0.94%

 

CME Group, Inc., Class A

     161,892        33,939,039  

 

 

Food Distributors–1.15%

 

Sysco Corp.

     556,512        41,359,972  

 

 

Health Care Equipment–4.71%

 

Becton, Dickinson and Co.

     342,477        80,345,104  

 

 

Medtronic PLC

     538,861        43,238,206  

 

 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

     381,131        45,842,437  

 

 
        169,425,747  

 

 

Health Care Services–0.99%

 

CVS Health Corp.

     525,918        35,609,908  

 

 
     Shares      Value  

 

 

Home Improvement Retail–1.84%

 

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

     290,846      $ 66,309,980  

 

 

Household Products–1.44%

 

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

     562,834        51,735,701  

 

 

Human Resource & Employment Services–0.78%

 

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     115,980        28,054,402  

 

 

Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components–1.80%

 

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

     118,870        64,773,452  

 

 

Industrial REITs–1.52%

 

Prologis, Inc.

     536,302        54,729,619  

 

 

Integrated Oil & Gas–3.07%

 

Chevron Corp.(b)

     683,777        110,272,717  

 

 

Integrated Telecommunication Services–1.62%

 

Deutsche Telekom AG (Germany)

     2,539,844        58,176,558  

 

 

Investment Banking & Brokerage–3.76%

 

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

     639,458        47,287,919  

 

 

Morgan Stanley

     967,564        87,893,514  

 

 
        135,181,433  

 

 

IT Consulting & Other Services–2.20%

 

Accenture PLC, Class A

     97,705        29,400,411  

 

 

International Business Machines Corp.

     297,984        49,524,941  

 

 
        78,925,352  

 

 

Managed Health Care–1.71%

 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     127,018        61,438,607  

 

 

Movies & Entertainment–1.81%

 

Walt Disney Co. (The)

     585,810        65,083,491  

 

 

Multi-Family Residential REITs–0.63%

 

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

     173,002        22,490,260  

 

 

Multi-line Insurance–2.22%

 

American International Group, Inc.

     1,061,204        79,919,273  

 

 

Multi-Utilities–3.07%

 

Ameren Corp.

     449,020        33,169,107  

 

 

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

     1,115,924        77,088,030  

 

 
        110,257,137  

 

 

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–3.68%

 

ConocoPhillips

     581,594        73,059,838  

 

 

Marathon Oil Corp.

     2,210,204        59,343,978  

 

 
        132,403,816  

 

 

Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–0.63%

 

Enbridge, Inc. (Canada)

     635,355        22,591,528  

 

 

Packaged Foods & Meats–2.62%

 

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

     933,781        36,053,285  

 

 

Nestle S.A. (Switzerland)

     577,640        57,995,147  

 

 
        94,048,432  

 

 

Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials–0.64%

 

Sonoco Products Co.

     410,222        22,992,943  

 

 
 

 

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

 

8   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


     Shares      Value  

 

 

Personal Care Products–0.53%

     

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A

     128,963      $ 18,920,162  

 

 

Pharmaceuticals–7.62%

 

  

AstraZeneca PLC (United Kingdom)

     395,794        59,863,393  

 

 

Johnson & Johnson

     604,850        87,455,262  

 

 

Merck & Co., Inc.

     978,300        126,415,926  

 

 
        273,734,581  

 

 

Property & Casualty Insurance–3.86%

 

Chubb Ltd.

     305,240        75,894,874  

 

 

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

     649,735        62,952,824  

 

 
        138,847,698  

 

 

Rail Transportation–1.74%

 

Union Pacific Corp.

     263,614        62,518,696  

 

 

Regional Banks–0.68%

 

M&T Bank Corp.

     169,410        24,461,110  

 

 

Restaurants–3.19%

 

  

McDonald’s Corp.

     302,947        82,716,649  

 

 

Starbucks Corp.

     362,015        32,034,707  

 

 
        114,751,356  

 

 

Semiconductor Materials & Equipment–1.22%

 

Lam Research Corp.

     49,095        43,911,059  

 

 

Semiconductors–2.40%

 

  

Analog Devices, Inc.

     297,218        59,624,903  

 

 

Broadcom, Inc.

     20,372        26,489,100  

 

 
        86,114,003  

 

 

Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages–1.42%

 

PepsiCo, Inc.

     289,499        50,925,769  

 

 

Specialty Chemicals–2.19%

 

  

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

     544,859        39,502,277  

 

 

PPG Industries, Inc.

     304,791        39,318,039  

 

 
        78,820,316  

 

 
     Shares      Value  

 

 

Systems Software–1.78%

     

Microsoft Corp.

     164,586      $ 64,078,267  

 

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals–1.07%

 

  

Dell Technologies, Inc., Class C

     307,418        38,316,580  

 

 

Timber REITs–1.04%

 

  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

     1,233,317        37,209,174  

 

 

Tobacco–2.52%

 

  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     953,935        90,566,589  

 

 

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $2,684,738,708)

 

     3,467,757,923  

 

 

Money Market Funds–3.44%

 

  

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.23%(c)(d)

     43,232,681        43,232,681  

 

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.34%(c)(d)

     30,862,300        30,871,559  

 

 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.22%(c)(d)

     49,408,779        49,408,779  

 

 

Total Money Market Funds (Cost $123,514,847)

 

     123,513,019  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (excluding investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)-99.92% (Cost $2,808,253,555)

 

     3,591,270,942  

 

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan

 

Money Market Funds–0.57%

     

Invesco Private Government Fund, 5.29%(c)(d)(e)

     5,773,791        5,773,791  

 

 

Invesco Private Prime Fund, 5.46%(c)(d)(e)

     14,842,437        14,846,890  

 

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan
(Cost $20,620,681)

 

     20,620,681  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–100.49%
(Cost $2,828,874,236)

 

     3,611,891,623  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(0.49)%

 

     (17,558,678

 

 

NET ASSETS–100.00%

 

   $ 3,594,332,945  

 

 
 

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)

All or a portion of this security was out on loan at April 30, 2024.

(c)

Affiliated holding. Affiliated holdings are investments in entities which are under common ownership or control of Invesco Ltd. or are investments in entities in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024.

 

    

Value

April 30, 2023

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sales

    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Value
April 30, 2024
    Dividend Income  
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds:                                                        

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class

   $ 39,324,600      $ 291,890,128     $ (287,982,047)       $    -     $    -     $ 43,232,681       $1,557,223  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class

    28,085,718        208,492,949       (205,701,462     (2,189)       (3,457)       30,871,559       1,135,318  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class

    44,942,400        333,588,717       (329,122,338         -          -       49,408,779       1,769,702  

 

 

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

 

9   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


     Value
April 30, 2023
   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sales

    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Value
April 30, 2024
    Dividend Income  
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan:                                                        

Invesco Private Government Fund

  $ 26,609,123     $ 248,972,224     $ (269,807,556     $       -     $      -     $ 5,773,791       $ 341,682*  

Invesco Private Prime Fund

    68,423,459       594,559,710       (648,141,920     -       5,641       14,846,890       918,689*  

Total

  $ 207,385,300     $ 1,677,503,728     $ (1,740,755,323     $(2,189)     $ 2,184     $ 144,133,700       $5,722,614  

 

  *

Represents the income earned on the investment of cash collateral, which is included in securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. Does not include rebates and fees paid to lending agent or premiums received from borrowers, if any.

 

(d)

The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of April 30, 2024.

(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 1J.

 

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

 

10   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2024

 

Assets:

  

Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $2,684,738,708)*

   $ 3,467,757,923  

 

 

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $144,135,528)

     144,133,700  

 

 

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $2,224)

     1,703  

 

 

Receivable for:

  

Fund shares sold

     1,164,744  

 

 

Dividends

     6,735,993  

 

 

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     265,722  

 

 

Other assets

     88,829  

 

 

Total assets

     3,620,148,614  

 

 

Liabilities:

  

Payable for:

  

Dividends

     518  

 

 

Fund shares reacquired

     3,178,893  

 

 

Collateral upon return of securities loaned

     20,620,681  

 

 

Accrued fees to affiliates

     1,535,874  

 

 

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     46,212  

 

 

Accrued other operating expenses

     106,850  

 

 

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     326,641  

 

 

Total liabilities

     25,815,669  

 

 

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 3,594,332,945  

 

 

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 2,654,654,680  

 

 

Distributable earnings

     939,678,265  

 

 
   $ 3,594,332,945  

 

 

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $ 2,750,797,422  

Class C

   $ 142,969,288  

Class R

   $ 102,155,415  

Class Y

   $ 330,813,269  

Investor Class

   $ 68,712,365  

Class R5

   $ 1,758,230  

Class R6

   $ 197,126,956  

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

 

Class A

     108,798,391  

Class C

     5,569,117  

Class R

     4,040,691  

Class Y

     12,927,787  

Investor Class

     2,684,436  

Class R5

     69,509  

Class R6

     7,786,049  

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 25.28  

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $25.28 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 26.75  

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 25.67  

Class R:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 25.28  

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 25.59  

Investor Class:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 25.60  

Class R5:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 25.29  

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 25.32  

 

*

At April 30, 2024, security with a value of $19,595,434 was on loan to brokers.

 

 

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

 

11   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Statement of Operations

For the year ended April 30, 2024

 

Investment income:

  

Interest

   $ 138,149  

 

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $1,105,122)

     95,969,669  

 

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes net securities lending income of $245,350)

     4,707,593  

 

 

Foreign withholding tax claims

     1,001,150  

 

 

Total investment income

     101,816,561  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     19,064,386  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     508,420  

 

 

Custodian fees

     36,391  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     6,517,761  

 

 

Class C

     1,619,927  

 

 

Class R

     515,344  

 

 

Investor Class

     167,769  

 

 

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

     4,180,563  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R5

     1,762  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R6

     60,091  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     73,304  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     165,610  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     428,316  

 

 

Professional services fees

     104,274  

 

 

Other

     80,839  

 

 

Total expenses

     33,524,757  

 

 

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

     (235,058

 

 

Net expenses

     33,289,699  

 

 

Net investment income

     68,526,862  

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain from:

  

Unaffiliated investment securities

     225,430,767  

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     2,184  

 

 

Foreign currencies

     53,508  

 

 
     225,486,459  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

  

Unaffiliated investment securities

     18,473,100  

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     (2,189

 

 

Foreign currencies

     (93,650

 

 
     18,377,261  

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     243,863,720  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 312,390,582  

 

 

 

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

 

12   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023

 

     2024     2023  

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 68,526,862     $ 68,728,985  

 

 

Net realized gain

     225,486,459       120,710,304  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     18,377,261       (119,631,776

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     312,390,582       69,807,513  

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

     (152,180,406     (158,822,155

 

 

Class C

     (7,630,774     (9,749,575

 

 

Class R

     (5,503,919     (5,849,789

 

 

Class Y

     (18,751,787     (19,369,867

 

 

Investor Class

     (3,746,695     (3,888,879

 

 

Class R5

     (105,465     (92,826

 

 

Class R6

     (11,788,412     (13,170,241

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

     (199,707,458     (210,943,332

 

 

Share transactions–net:

    

Class A

     (141,600,485     23,874,589  

 

 

Class C

     (45,718,784     (36,937,633

 

 

Class R

     (9,188,379     393,670  

 

 

Class Y

     (11,603,158     8,563,525  

 

 

Investor Class

     (1,965,307     (1,130,168

 

 

Class R5

     (6,163     334,978  

 

 

Class R6

     (21,784,687     (1,503,594

 

 

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

     (231,866,963     (6,404,633

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (119,183,839     (147,540,452

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

     3,713,516,784       3,861,057,236  

 

 

End of year

   $ 3,594,332,945     $ 3,713,516,784  

 

 

 

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

 

13   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Financial Highlights

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

                           

Year ended 04/30/24

    $24.50       $0.47       $1.70       $2.17       $(0.51     $(0.88     $(1.39     $25.28       9.21 %(d)      $2,750,797       0.93 %(d)      0.93 %(d)      1.91 %(d)      40

Year ended 04/30/23

    25.42       0.46       0.03       0.49       (0.44     (0.97     (1.41     24.50       2.01 (d)      2,806,537       0.92 (d)      0.92 (d)      1.85 (d)      17  

Year ended 04/30/22

    25.62       0.48       1.00       1.48       (0.47     (1.21     (1.68     25.42       5.95 (d)      2,887,737       0.93 (d)      0.93 (d)      1.84 (d)      38  

Year ended 04/30/21

    20.11       0.47       5.53       6.00       (0.49           (0.49     25.62       30.23 (d)      2,921,798       0.97 (d)      0.97 (d)      2.10 (d)      4  

Year ended 04/30/20

    22.70       0.51       (2.33     (1.82     (0.52     (0.25     (0.77     20.11       (8.30     2,506,397       1.05       1.06       2.31       47  

Class C

                           

Year ended 04/30/24

    24.86       0.29       1.73       2.02       (0.33     (0.88     (1.21     25.67       8.39       142,969       1.69       1.69       1.15       40  

Year ended 04/30/23

    25.78       0.27       0.04       0.31       (0.26     (0.97     (1.23     24.86       1.23       184,187       1.68       1.68       1.09       17  

Year ended 04/30/22

    25.97       0.29       1.01       1.30       (0.28     (1.21     (1.49     25.78       5.13       229,596       1.69       1.69       1.08       38  

Year ended 04/30/21

    20.38       0.30       5.61       5.91       (0.32           (0.32     25.97       29.29       285,321       1.73       1.73       1.34       4  

Year ended 04/30/20

    23.01       0.35       (2.37     (2.02     (0.36     (0.25     (0.61     20.38       (9.02     385,968       1.80       1.81       1.56       47  

Class R

                           

Year ended 04/30/24

    24.50       0.41       1.70       2.11       (0.45     (0.88     (1.33     25.28       8.92       102,155       1.19       1.19       1.65       40  

Year ended 04/30/23

    25.42       0.39       0.04       0.43       (0.38     (0.97     (1.35     24.50       1.74       108,030       1.18       1.18       1.59       17  

Year ended 04/30/22

    25.62       0.42       1.00       1.42       (0.41     (1.21     (1.62     25.42       5.68       111,671       1.19       1.19       1.58       38  

Year ended 04/30/21

    20.11       0.41       5.53       5.94       (0.43           (0.43     25.62       29.89       110,667       1.23       1.23       1.84       4  

Period ended 04/30/20(e)

    20.18       0.01       (0.08     (0.07                       20.11       (0.35     97,560       1.20 (f)      1.21 (f)      2.16 (f)      47  

Class Y

                           

Year ended 04/30/24

    24.78       0.53       1.73       2.26       (0.57     (0.88     (1.45     25.59       9.51       330,813       0.69       0.69       2.15       40  

Year ended 04/30/23

    25.71       0.52       0.03       0.55       (0.51     (0.97     (1.48     24.78       2.22       331,823       0.68       0.68       2.09       17  

Year ended 04/30/22

    25.89       0.55       1.02       1.57       (0.54     (1.21     (1.75     25.71       6.24       335,608       0.69       0.69       2.08       38  

Year ended 04/30/21

    20.32       0.52       5.59       6.11       (0.54           (0.54     25.89       30.55       344,755       0.73       0.73       2.34       4  

Year ended 04/30/20

    22.94       0.57       (2.36     (1.79     (0.58     (0.25     (0.83     20.32       (8.09     330,421       0.81       0.82       2.55       47  

Investor Class

                           

Year ended 04/30/24

    24.79       0.47       1.73       2.20       (0.51     (0.88     (1.39     25.60       9.24       68,712       0.94       0.94       1.90       40  

Year ended 04/30/23

    25.71       0.46       0.03       0.49       (0.44     (0.97     (1.41     24.79       1.99       68,495       0.93       0.93       1.84       17  

Year ended 04/30/22

    25.89       0.48       1.02       1.50       (0.47     (1.21     (1.68     25.71       5.96       72,230       0.94       0.94       1.83       38  

Year ended 04/30/21

    20.31       0.47       5.59       6.06       (0.48           (0.48     25.89       30.25       73,628       0.98       0.98       2.09       4  

Year ended 04/30/20

    22.93       0.52       (2.37     (1.85     (0.52     (0.25     (0.77     20.31       (8.32     62,298       1.06       1.07       2.30       47  

Class R5

                           

Year ended 04/30/24

    24.51       0.53       1.70       2.23       (0.57     (0.88     (1.45     25.29       9.49       1,758       0.67       0.67       2.17       40  

Year ended 04/30/23

    25.43       0.52       0.04       0.56       (0.51     (0.97     (1.48     24.51       2.30       1,709       0.65       0.65       2.12       17  

Year ended 04/30/22

    25.63       0.55       1.00       1.55       (0.54     (1.21     (1.75     25.43       6.24       1,425       0.66       0.66       2.11       38  

Year ended 04/30/21

    20.11       0.53       5.54       6.07       (0.55           (0.55     25.63       30.66       2,337       0.66       0.66       2.41       4  

Year ended 04/30/20

    22.71       0.58       (2.34     (1.76     (0.59     (0.25     (0.84     20.11       (8.05     2,159       0.75       0.76       2.61       47  

Class R6

                           

Year ended 04/30/24

    24.53       0.55       1.71       2.26       (0.59     (0.88     (1.47     25.32       9.60       197,127       0.60       0.60       2.24       40  

Year ended 04/30/23

    25.45       0.54       0.04       0.58       (0.53     (0.97     (1.50     24.53       2.36       212,736       0.58       0.58       2.19       17  

Year ended 04/30/22

    25.65       0.57       1.00       1.57       (0.56     (1.21     (1.77     25.45       6.31       222,790       0.59       0.59       2.18       38  

Year ended 04/30/21

    20.13       0.55       5.54       6.09       (0.57           (0.57     25.65       30.75       241,970       0.58       0.58       2.49       4  

Year ended 04/30/20

    22.73       0.60       (2.34     (1.74     (0.61     (0.25     (0.86     20.13       (7.97     245,526       0.66       0.67       2.70       47  

 

(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. For the year ended April 30, 2020, the portfolio turnover calculation excludes the value of securities purchased of $2,372,954,426 in connection with the acquisitions of Invesco Oppenheimer Dividend Opportunity Fund and Invesco Oppenheimer Equity Income Fund into the Fund.

(d)

The total return, ratio of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income to average net assets reflect actual 12b-1 fees of 0.24% for the years ended April 30, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021.

(e)

Commencement date of April 17, 2020.

(f)

Annualized.

 

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

 

14   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Notes to Financial Statements

April 30, 2024

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 seven different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, 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. 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, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight 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 eighth 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 is generally valued at its trade price or official closing price that day as of the close of the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any trades or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid or ask 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 using prices provided by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the daily settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Where a final settlement price exists, exchange-traded options are valued at the final settlement price from the exchange where the option principally trades. Where a final settlement price does not exist, exchange-traded options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask price generally from the exchange where the option principally trades.

Securities of investment companies that are not exchange-traded (e.g., open-end mutual funds) are valued using such company’s end-of-business-day net asset value per share.

Deposits, other obligations of U.S. and non-U.S. banks and financial institutions are valued at their daily account value.

Fixed income securities (including convertible debt securities) generally are valued on the basis of prices provided by independent pricing services. Prices 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, and their value may be adjusted accordingly. 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 New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”) may use various pricing services to obtain market quotations as well as fair value prices. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become not representative of market value in the Adviser’s judgment (“unreliable”). If, between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, a significant event occurs that makes the closing price of the security unreliable, the Adviser 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 in accordance with Board- approved policies and related Adviser procedures (“Valuation Procedures”). 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 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.

Unlisted securities will be valued using prices provided by independent pricing services or by another method that the Adviser, in its judgment, believes better reflects the security’s fair value in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

Non-traded rights and warrants shall be valued at intrinsic value if the terms of the rights and warrants are available, specifically the subscription or exercise price and the ratio. Intrinsic value is calculated as the daily market closing price of the security to be received less the subscription price, which is then adjusted by the exercise ratio. In the case of warrants, an option pricing model supplied by an independent pricing service may be used based on market data such as volatility, stock price and interest rate from the independent pricing service and strike price and exercise period from verified terms.

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 mean between the last bid and ask prices may be used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are fair valued by the Adviser in accordance with the Valuation Procedures. If a fair value price provided by a pricing service is unreliable, the Adviser will fair value the security using the Valuation Procedures. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/ask 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 market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism, significant governmental actions or adverse investor sentiment generally 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.

 

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The price the Fund could receive upon the sale of any investment may differ from the Adviser’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that are valued using a fair valuation technique. When fair valuation techniques are applied, the Adviser uses available information, including both observable and unobservable inputs and assumptions, to determine a methodology that will result in a valuation that the Adviser believes approximates market value. Fund securities that are fair valued may be subject to greater fluctuation in their value from one day to the next than would be the case if market quotations were used. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, and the degree of subjectivity in such decisions, the Fund could realize a greater or lesser than expected gain or loss upon the sale of the investment.

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 an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. 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, the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities and its “country of risk” as determined by a third party service provider, 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.

Foreign Withholding Taxes – The Fund is subject to foreign withholding tax imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax refunds in certain jurisdictions to seek to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Fund will record a receivable for such tax refunds based on several factors including; an assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, administrative practices and payment history. Any receivables recorded will be shown under receivables for Foreign withholding tax claims on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. There is no guarantee that the Fund will receive refunds applied for in a timely manner or at all.

As a result of recent court rulings in certain countries across the European Union, tax refunds for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in those countries have been received by investment companies. Any tax refund payments are reflected as Foreign withholding tax claims in the Statement of Operations, and any related interest is included in Interest income. The Fund may incur fees paid to third party providers that assist in the recovery of the tax reclaims. These fees are reflected on the Statement of Operations as Professional services fees, if any. In the event tax refunds received by the Fund during the fiscal year exceed the foreign withholding taxes paid by the Fund for the year, and the Fund previously passed foreign tax credits on to its shareholders, the Fund intends to enter into a closing agreement with the Internal Revenue Service in order to pay the associated liability on behalf of the Funds’ shareholders. For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund did not enter into any closing agreements.

G.

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 based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. 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.

H.

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.

I.

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.

J.

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

 

16   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


short-term money market instruments or affiliated, unregistered investment companies that comply with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act and money market funds (collectively, “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 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.

The Adviser serves as an affiliated securities lending agent for the Fund. The Bank of New York Mellon also serves as a securities lending agent. To the extent the Fund utilizes the Adviser as an affiliated securities lending agent, the Fund conducts its securities lending in accordance with, and in reliance upon, no-action letters issued by the SEC staff that provide guidance on how an affiliate may act as a direct agent lender and receive compensation for those services in a manner consistent with the federal securities laws. For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund paid the Adviser $9,352 in fees for securities lending agent services. Fees paid to the Adviser for securities lending agent services, if any, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations.

K.

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.

The performance of the Fund may be materially affected positively or negatively by foreign currency strength or weakness relative to the U.S. dollar. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, political, economic, or social instability and development, and imposition of currency controls. Currency controls in certain foreign jurisdictions may cause the Fund to experience significant delays in its ability to repatriate its assets in U.S. dollars at quoted spot rates, and it is possible that the Fund’s ability to convert certain foreign currencies into U.S. dollars may be limited and may occur at discounts to quoted rates. As a result, the value of the Fund’s assets and liabilities denominated in such currencies that would ultimately be realized could differ from those reported on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Certain foreign companies may be subject to sanctions, embargoes, or other governmental actions that may limit the ability to invest in, receive, hold, or sell the securities of such companies, all of which affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. 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.

L.

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 exchange of the two currencies on the settlement date, 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).

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 for hedging 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 the Adviser. 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

     0.6325

 

 

Next $500 million

     0.6125

 

 

Next $600 million

     0.6000

 

 

Next $400 million

     0.5325

 

 

Next $2 billion

     0.4500

 

 

Next $2 billion

     0.4000

 

 

Next $2 billion

     0.3750

 

 

Over $8 billion

     0.3500

 

 

For the year ended April 30, 2024, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.53%.

 

17   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


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).

Effective July 1, 2023, the Adviser has agreed, for an indefinite period, 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, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.00%, 2.75%, 2.25%, 1.75%, 2.00%, 1.75% and 1.75%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “boundary limits”). Prior to July 1, 2023, the same boundary limits were in effect with an expiration date of June 30, 2023. 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. Invesco may amend and/or terminate these boundary limits at any time in its sole discretion and will inform the Board of Trustees of any such changes. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these boundary limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2025, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $93,938.

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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 R, 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, Class R and Investor Class shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Class A Plan, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred for the period, up to a maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares. The Fund pursuant to the Class C Plan, the Class R Plan and the Investor Class Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares, at the annual rate of 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares and at the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Investor Class shares, respectively. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plans 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $229,608 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $4,906 and $7,914 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund incurred $20,998 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. 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 Adviser’s 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 April 30, 2024. 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

     $3,251,299,092        $216,458,831        $–        $3,467,757,923  

 

 

Money Market Funds

        123,513,019          20,620,681         –           144,133,700  

 

 

Total Investments

     $3,374,812,111        $237,079,512        $–        $3,611,891,623  

 

 

 

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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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $141,120.

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–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended April 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

     2024       2023

 

Ordinary income*

   $ 74,178,193       $ 66,431,724

 

Long-term capital gain

     125,529,265        144,511,608

 

Total distributions

   $199,707,458       $210,943,332

 

 

*

Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any.

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2024  

 

 

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 14,941,669  

 

 

Undistributed long-term capital gain

     153,539,796  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation – investments

     771,540,724  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) – foreign currencies

     (5,584

 

 

Temporary book/tax differences

     (338,340

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     2,654,654,680  

 

 

Total net assets

   $ 3,594,332,945  

 

 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales and straddles.

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

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. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2024.

NOTE 8–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended April 30, 2024 was $1,382,485,658 and $1,699,089,262, 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

   $ 822,670,430  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (51,129,706

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 771,540,724  

 

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $2,840,350,899.

NOTE 9–Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of equalization, on April 30, 2024, undistributed net investment income was increased by $93,419, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $13,642,419 and shares of beneficial interest was increased by $13,549,000. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

 

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NOTE 10–Share Information

 

    

Summary of Share Activity

 

 

 
     Year ended
April 30, 2024(a)
    Year ended
April 30, 2023
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Sold:

        

Class A

     4,385,488     $ 107,435,697       8,181,316     $ 200,683,459  

 

 

Class C

     538,898       13,372,645       972,600       24,236,210  

 

 

Class R

     435,538       10,673,749       656,699       16,075,677  

 

 

Class Y

     2,811,581       69,705,754       2,635,776       65,539,290  

 

 

Investor Class

     40,253       997,644       58,743       1,461,846  

 

 

Class R5

     6,084       149,498       45,834       1,124,670  

 

 

Class R6

     1,116,172       27,409,814       1,930,894       47,461,479  

 

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

        

Class A

     5,876,008       142,534,504       5,915,820       145,153,119  

 

 

Class C

     297,027       7,309,676       368,543       9,190,731  

 

 

Class R

     225,893       5,478,247       237,176       5,821,671  

 

 

Class Y

     615,289       15,103,370       615,182       15,267,997  

 

 

Investor Class

     136,088       3,341,819       140,333       3,483,582  

 

 

Class R5

     4,319       104,820       3,758       92,172  

 

 

Class R6

     466,884       11,341,704       507,581       12,463,250  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

        

Class A

     1,354,748       33,170,144       1,413,759       34,438,742  

 

 

Class C

     (1,334,710     (33,170,144     (1,393,440     (34,438,742

 

 

Reacquired:

        

Class A

     (17,373,593     (424,740,830     (14,553,365     (356,400,731

 

 

Class C

     (1,340,321     (33,230,961     (1,444,857     (35,925,832

 

 

Class R

     (1,030,624     (25,340,375     (877,380     (21,503,678

 

 

Class Y

     (3,887,145     (96,412,282     (2,918,473     (72,243,762

 

 

Investor Class

     (254,702     (6,304,770     (245,831     (6,075,596

 

 

Class R5

     (10,628     (260,481     (35,884     (881,864

 

 

Class R6

     (2,468,816     (60,536,205     (2,519,174     (61,428,323

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

     (9,390,269   $ (231,866,963     (304,390   $ (6,404,633

 

 

 

(a)

There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 22% 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.

 

20   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco Dividend Income Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco Dividend Income Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of April 30, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year ended April 30, 2024, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of April 30, 2024, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and broker. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, Texas

June 20, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

21   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


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 November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

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.

 

            ACTUAL   

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before

expenses)

     
   Beginning
 Account Value 
(11/01/23)
  

Ending

 Account Value 
(04/30/24)1

  

Expenses

 Paid During 
Period2

  

Ending

 Account Value 
(04/30/24)

  

Expenses

 Paid During 
Period2

  

 Annualized 
Expense

Ratio

Class A

   $1,000.00    $1,158.40    $5.04    $1,020.19    $4.72    0.94%

Class C

    1,000.00     1,154.50     9.11     1,016.41     8.52    1.70  

Class R

    1,000.00     1,157.40     6.44     1,018.90     6.02    1.20  

Class Y

    1,000.00     1,160.30     3.76     1,021.38     3.52    0.70  

Investor Class

    1,000.00     1,158.80     5.10     1,020.14     4.77    0.95  

Class R5

    1,000.00     1,159.80     3.65     1,021.48     3.42    0.68  

Class R6

    1,000.00     1,160.50     3.28     1,021.83     3.07    0.61  

 

1

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024, 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 182/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year–end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended April 30, 2024:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

          

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

     $139,078,265                             

Qualified Dividend Income*

     100.00  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

     96.09  

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

     0.00  

Qualified Business Income*

     0.00  

Business Interest Income*

     0.00  

*  The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

Non-Resident Alien Shareholders

          

Short-Term Capital Gain Distributions

         $39,795                             

 

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Trustees and Officers

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s)

Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Interested Trustees                
Jeffrey H. Kupor1 – 1968 Trustee   2024  

Senior Managing Director and General Counsel, Invesco Ltd.; Trustee, Invesco Foundation, Inc.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Executive Vice President, Invesco Asset Management (Bermuda), Ltd., Invesco Investments (Bermuda) Ltd.; and Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation, Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; and Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC

  164   None

Douglas Sharp1 – 1974

Trustee

  2024  

Senior Managing Director and Head of Americas & EMEA, Invesco Ltd.

 

Formerly: Director and Chairman Invesco UK Limited; Director, Chairman and Chief Executive, Invesco Fund Managers Limited

  164   None

 

1

Mr. Kupor and Mr. Sharp are considered interested persons (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because they are officers of the Adviser to the Trust, and officers of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser.

 

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Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s)

Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees        

Beth Ann Brown – 1968

Trustee (2019) and Chair (2022)

  2019  

Independent Consultant

 

Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; and Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.

  164   Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Formerly: Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); President and Director Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds

Carol Deckbar – 1962

Trustee

  2024  

Formerly: Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, TIAA Financial Services; Executive Vice President and Principal, College Retirement Equities Fund at TIAA; Executive Vice President and Head of Institutional Investments and Endowment Services, TIAA

  164   Formerly: Board Member, TIAA Asset Management, Inc.; and Board Member, TH Real Estate Group Holdings Company
Cynthia Hostetler –1962
Trustee
  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; and Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  164   Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Investment Company Institute (professional organization); and Independent Directors Council (professional organization)
Eli Jones – 1961
Trustee
  2016  

Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University

 

Formerly: Dean of Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; and Director, Arvest Bank

  164   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); Board Member of the regional board, First Financial Bank Texas; and Boad Member, First Financial Bankshares, Inc. Texas
Elizabeth Krentzman – 1959
Trustee
  2019  

Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; and Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP

  164   Formerly: Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment fund); Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee and Membership Committee; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. – 1956
Trustee
  2019  

Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Member and Chairman, of the Bentley University, Business School Advisory Council; Formerly: Board Member and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP
James “Jim” Liddy – 1959
Trustee
  2024  

Formerly: Chairman, Global Financial Services, Americas and Retired Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Director and Treasurer, Gulfside Place Condominium Association, Inc. and Non-Executive Director, Kellenberg Memorial High School

 

T-2   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s)

Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees–(continued)
Prema Mathai-Davis – 1950
Trustee
  2003  

Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; and Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute

  164   Member of Board of Positive Planet US (non-profit) and HealthCare Chaplaincy Network (non-profit)

Joel W. Motley – 1952

Trustee

  2019  

Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization); and Member of the Vestry and the Investment Committee of Trinity Church Wall Street.

 

Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); and Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor)

  164   Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non- profit legal advocacy); and Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds;

Teresa M. Ressel – 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Group Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); and Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury

  164   None

Robert C. Troccoli – 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   None

Daniel S. Vandivort –1954

Trustee

  2019  

President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) and Member, Investment Committee of Historic Charleston Foundation

 

Formerly: President and Chief Investment Officer, previously Head of Fixed Income, Weiss Peck and Greer/Robeco Investment Management; Trustee and Chair, Weiss Peck and Greer Funds Board; and various capacities at CS First Boston including Head of Fixed Income at First Boston Asset Management.

  164   Formerly: Trustee and Governance Chair, Oppenheimer Funds; Treasurer, Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America

 

T-3   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s)
Held with the Trust
 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Officers        
Glenn Brightman – 1972 President and Principal Executive Officer   2023  

Chief Operating Officer, Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Manager, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC.

 

Formerly: Global Head of Finance, Invesco Ltd; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Nuveen

  N/A   N/A

Melanie Ringold – 1975

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2023  

Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc.; Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary, SteelPath Funds Remediation LLC; and Secretary and Senior Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation

 

Formerly: Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc., Assistant Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Investment Advisers LLC; and Assistant Secretary and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr – 1962

Senior Vice President

  2006  

Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings (Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; and President Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée

 

Formerly: Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company, Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); President, Trimark Investments Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltee; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.;Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; and Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser)

  N/A   N/A

 

T-4   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s)

Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Officers–(continued)                

Tony Wong – 1973

Senior Vice President

  2023  

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director and Chairman, Invesco Private Capital, Inc., INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc. and INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Director, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC and SNW Asset Management Corporation; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; and Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.

  N/A   N/A
Stephanie C. Butcher – 1971
Senior Vice President
  2023  

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Asset Management Limited

  N/A   N/A

Adrien Deberghes - 1967

Principal Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Senior Vice
President

  2020  

Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Invesco Trust Company; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom – 1969

Anti-Money Laundering
Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

  N/A   N/A

Todd F. Kuehl – 1969

Chief Compliance Officer and
Senior Vice President

  2020  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser)

  N/A   N/A

James Bordewick, Jr. – 1959

Senior Vice President and

Senior Officer

  2022  

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Legal Officer, KingsCrowd, Inc. (research and analytical platform for investment in private capital markets); Chief Operating Officer and Head of Legal and Regulatory, Netcapital (private capital investment platform); Managing Director, General Counsel of asset management and Chief Compliance Officer for asset management and private banking, Bank of America Corporation; Chief Legal Officer, Columbia Funds and BofA Funds; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management; Chief Legal Officer, MFS Funds; Associate, Ropes & Gray; and Associate, Gaston Snow & Ely Bartlett

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund    Investment Adviser    Distributor    Auditors
11 Greenway Plaza    Invesco Advisers, Inc.    Invesco Distributors, Inc.    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, TX 77046-1173    1331 Spring Street, NW, Suite 2500    11 Greenway Plaza    1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800
   Atlanta, GA 30309    Houston, TX 77046-1173    Houston, TX 77002-5021
Counsel to the Fund    Counsel to the Independent Trustees    Transfer Agent    Custodian
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP    Sidley Austin LLP    Invesco Investment Services, Inc.    State Street Bank and Trust Company
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600    787 Seventh Avenue    11 Greenway Plaza    225 Franklin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018    New York, NY 10019    Houston, TX 77046-1173    Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

T-5   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


Proxy Results

A Special Joint Meeting (“Meeting”) of Shareholders of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), a Delaware statutory trust (“Trust”), was held on January 16, 2024. The Meeting was held for the following purpose:

 

(1)

Elect 14 trustees to the Board of Trustees of the Trust, each of whom will serve until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

The results of the voting on the above matter were as follows:

 

     Matter    Votes For        Votes
Against/Withheld
 

 

 
(1)*    Beth Ann Brown      595,446,022.84          16,915,661.31  
   Carol Deckbar      595,102,087.25          17,259,596.89  
   Cynthia Hostetler      595,359,921.21          17,001,762.94  
   Dr. Eli Jones      594,949,311.14          17,412,373.00  
   Elizabeth Krentzman      595,453,833.65          16,907,850.50  
   Jeffrey H. Kupor      595,342,690.51          17,018,993.64  
   Anthony J. LaCava, Jr.      595,293,865.38          17,067,818.77  
   James Liddy      594,980,026.97          17,381,657.17  
   Dr. Prema Mathai-Davis      594,031,204.04          18,330,480.11  
   Joel W. Motley      594,381,710.91          17,979,973.23  
   Teresa M. Ressel      595,821,958.43          16,539,725.72  
   Douglas Sharp      595,715,711.66          16,645,972.48  
   Robert C. Troccoli      594,748,318.91          17,613,365.24  
   Daniel S. Vandivort      595,002,691.19          17,358,992.96  

 

*

Proposal 1 required approval by a combined vote of all the portfolios of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds).

 

T-6   Invesco Dividend Income Fund


 

 

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders   April 30, 2024

Invesco Energy Fund

Nasdaq:

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

 

 

   
2   Management’s Discussion
2   Performance Summary
4   Long-Term Fund Performance
6   Supplemental Information
6   Liquidity Risk Management Program
8   Schedule of Investments
10   Financial Statements
13   Financial Highlights
14   Notes to Financial Statements
20   Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
21   Fund Expenses
22   Tax Information
T-1   Trustees and Officers
T-6   Proxy Results

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

 

For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, Class A shares of Invesco Energy Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), outperformed the MSCI World Energy Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

 

 Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

 

Total returns, 4/30/23 to 4/30/24, 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

    13.03

Class C Shares

    12.20  

Class Y Shares

    13.29  

Investor Class Shares

    13.05  

Class R5 Shares

    13.42  

Class R6 Shares

    13.50  

S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)

    22.66  

MSCI World Energy Index (Style-Specific Index)

    12.58  

Lipper Natural Resource Funds Index (Peer Group Index)

    17.14  

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

 

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

The US economy and equity markets remained resilient in the second quarter of 2023, as milder inflation data and better-than-expected corporate earnings supported equities, with most major indexes posting gains for the quarter and with some big tech names providing optimistic future guidance. Following the March 2023 banking crisis, markets stabilized in April, as corporate earnings season got underway with many companies exceeding earnings and revenue estimates. Facing persistently strong employment data, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised the federal funds rate by 0.25% at its May 2023 meeting,1 but left rates unchanged at its June meeting, giving investors the long-awaited “pause” in rate hikes, which sent equities broadly higher.

 Equity markets declined in the third quarter and into October 2023 as a resilient US economy complicated the Fed’s efforts to tame inflation. While inflation has slowed from its peak in 2022, in July 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% and the 12-month headline inflation rate rose to 3.2% from 3% in June.2 Due to the persistence of inflation, the Fed raised the federal funds rate again in July by 0.25%.1 The CPI data released in September was higher-than-expected and the overall US labor market remained tight with unemployment near historic lows. At the same time the third quarter year-over-year Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimate was 4.9%, far above expectations.2 Despite the higher-than-expected GDP for the third quarter of 2023, the Fed held interest rates steady at its September and October meetings, but left open the possibility of another rate hike before the end of the calendar year.1

 US equity markets posted strong gains in the fourth quarter of 2023 as investors

anticipated the potential end of interest rate hikes by the Fed. Inflation slowed during the period as the CPI 12-month headline inflation rate fell to 3.1% in November from 3.7% in September, significantly below the 2022 peak of 9.1%.2 The Fed kept rates steady at its mid-December meeting and indicated that three rate cuts are expected in 2024. Fed chairman Powell noted that “the Fed’s policy rate is likely at or near its peak for this tightening cycle,“1 which prompted a strong equity rally into 2023 year-end and the yield on the 10-year US Treasury to fall from nearly 5% in October to below 4%.3

 US equity markets rallied in the first quarter of 2024. In February, the S&P 500 Index closed above the 5,000 milestone for the first time.3 The US economy defied recession predictions, achieving a growth rate of 2.5% in 2023 and the labor market remained robust, with continued payroll gains and unemployment still historically low – below 4%.2 Inflation, however, remained persistent. January and February increases in the CPI were higher than expected, leading the Fed to defer its proposed interest rate cuts to the second half of 2024.1 Still, investors were mostly pleased by corporate earnings growth, except for three of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks. Apple, Alphabet and Tesla’s stock prices suffered due to disappointing earnings, sales and revenue, or weak forward guidance. Although the stock market had a strong start in 2024, the stock market retreated in April. As consumer spending and a strong labor market were driving economic activity, inflation and interest rate concerns persisted and investors feared another delay in expected rate cuts by the Fed, or worse, rate hikes.

 Despite continued higher rates and increased market volatility, US stocks for the fiscal year had strong positive returns of 22.66%, as measured by the S&P 500 Index.4

 

 The period from May 2023 to April 2024 was marked by significant developments in the oil and energy sectors. Oil prices experienced volatility, with Brent crude futures reaching a six-month high of $90/BBL (barrel of crude oil) in early April 2024, influenced by geopolitical tensions and OPEC in addition to output cuts.3 The average price for Brent crude was projected to decline from $83/BBL in 2023 to $78/BBL in 2024, down from $101/BBL in 2022, as global oil production was expected to outpace consumption.5 In the energy sector, renewable capacity additions saw an unprecedented increase by nearly 50% in 2023, driven largely by China’s solar market growth.5 The American Clean Power Association reported a 28% year-over-year increase in new clean power capacity in the first quarter of 2024, with significant milestones such as the commissioning of the South Fork Wind project.6 These trends reflect a dynamic period where the energy transition and market forces are reshaping the landscape, with renewable energy sources gaining momentum and oil markets adjusting to new realities of supply and demand.

 On the positive side, stock selection within integrated oil and gas and exploration and production companies were large contributors. Suncor Energy and ConocoPhillips were top contributors on a relative and absolute basis. Within oil and gas refining and marketing, owning Marathon Petroleum and not owning Neste were top contributors to relative return versus the style-specific benchmark. Not owning oil and gas equipment services company, Schlumberger also contributed to relative return, as the stock materially underperformed for the fiscal year.

 On the negative side, owning utilities company Dominion Energy was a key detractor to absolute and relative return. In the materials sector, owning CF Industries, a chemical and fertilizer company, and metals and mining companies, Southern Copper and Glen-core, were detractors to relative return. Cash also detracted from relative returns, as expected in a strong equity market.

 We continue to focus on companies with solid balance sheets and free cash flow, trading at a relatively low valuation. We remain cautiously optimistic about the longer-term outlook for the US and global economies. Investors are focusing on the Fed’s response to inflation hoping for rate cuts in 2024. Geopolitical risks from the Russia/Ukraine and Israel/Hamas wars are also major concerns, particularly if these wars spread to other countries in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Given these factors, we believe stocks are likely to see continued volatility for the foreseeable future. In our view, market volatility may create opportunities for patient, disciplined long-term investors.

 While oil prices may be headline news, the Fund should be considered a long-term investment. As always, thank you for your continued investment in Invesco Energy Fund.

 

 

2   Invesco Energy Fund


1

Source: US Federal Reserve

 

2

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

3

Source: Bloomberg LP

 

4

Source: Morningstar Direct

 

5

Source: US Energy Information Administration

 

6

Source: American Clean Power –

www.cleanpower.org

 

 

Portfolio manager(s):

Kevin Holt - Lead

Umang Khetan

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

 

 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 4/30/14

 

LOGO

 

1

Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.

2

Source: Lipper Inc.

*

It is Invesco’s policy to chart the Fund’s oldest share class(es). Because Investor Class shares do not have a sales charge, we also show the oldest share class with a sales charge, Class C shares.

 

Past performance cannot guarantee future results.

 The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management

fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;

performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.

 

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 4/30/24, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

       

Inception (3/28/02)

    5.43

10 Years

    -2.31  

 5 Years

    8.66  

 1 Year

    6.81  

Class C Shares

       

Inception (2/14/00)

    6.58

10 Years

    -2.33  

 5 Years

    9.10  

 1 Year

    11.20  

Class Y Shares

       

Inception (10/3/08)

    2.32

10 Years

    -1.51  

 5 Years

    10.18  

 1 Year

    13.29  

Investor Class Shares

       

Inception (1/19/84)

    6.99

10 Years

    -1.75  

 5 Years

    9.91  

 1 Year

    13.05  

Class R5 Shares

       

Inception (1/31/06)

    2.02

10 Years

    -1.33  

 5 Years

    10.39  

 1 Year

    13.42  

Class R6 Shares

       

10 Years

    -1.42

 5 Years

    10.45  

 1 Year

    13.50  

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

 The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee 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.

 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.

 

 

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Supplemental Information

Invesco Energy Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of April 30, 2024, and is based on total net assets.

Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco.

To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

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 index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).

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.

 

 

Liquidity Risk Management Program

 

In compliance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program in accordance with the Liquidity Rule (the “Program”). The Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Fund (the “Board”) has appointed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”), the Fund’s investment adviser, as the Program’s administrator, and Invesco has delegated oversight of the Program to the Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”), which is composed of senior representatives from relevant business groups at Invesco.

 

As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures providing for an assessment, no less frequently

than annually, of the Fund’s liquidity risk that takes into account, as relevant to the Fund’s liquidity risk: (1) the Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; (2) short-term and long-term cash flow projections for the Fund during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; and (3) the Fund’s holdings of cash and cash equivalents and any borrowing arrangements. The Liquidity Rule also requires the classification of the Fund’s investments into categories that reflect the assessment of their relative liquidity under current market conditions. The Fund classifies its investments into one of four categories defined in the Liquidity Rule: “Highly Liquid,” “Moderately Liquid,” “Less Liquid,” and “Illiquid.” Funds that are not invested primarily in “Highly Liquid Investments” that are assets (cash or investments that are reasonably expected to be convertible into cash within three business days without significantly changing the market value of the investment) are required to establish a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum” (“HLIM”), which is the minimum percentage of net assets that must be invested in Highly Liquid Investments. Funds with HLIMs have procedures for addressing HLIM shortfalls, including reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) as required by the Program and the Liquidity Rule. In addition, the Fund may not acquire an investment if, immediately after the acquisition, over 15% of the Fund’s net assets would consist of “Illiquid Investments” that are assets (an investment that cannot reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment). The Liquidity Rule and the Program also require reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) if a Fund’s holdings of Illiquid Investments exceed 15% of the Fund’s assets.

At a meeting held on March 25-27, 2024, the Committee presented a report to the Board that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed the Program’s adequacy and effectiveness of implementation

(the “Report”). The Report covered the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (the “Program Reporting Period”). The Report discussed notable events affecting liquidity over the Program Reporting Period, including the impact of the end of an aggressive rate hike cycle, signs that inflation was abating and market liquidity was reverting to normal, and the overall market. The Report noted that there were no material changes to the Program during the Program Reporting Period.

 

The Report stated, in relevant part, that during the Program Reporting Period:

The Program, as adopted and implemented, remained reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk and was operated effectively to achieve that goal;

The Fund’s investment strategy remained appropriate for an open-end fund;

The Fund was able to meet requests for redemption without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund;

The Fund did not breach the 15% limit on Illiquid Investments; and

The Fund primarily held Highly Liquid Investments and therefore has not adopted an HLIM.

 

 

 

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

 

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Fund Information

 

Portfolio Composition

 

By industry    % of total net assets

Integrated Oil & Gas

   42.74%

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

   31.64  

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

    6.89  

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

    6.30  

Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals

    3.92  

Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation

    3.38  

Oil & Gas Drilling

    2.69  

Multi-Utilities

    1.93  

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

    0.51  

Top 10 Equity Holdings*

 

         % of total net assets
  1.   Chevron Corp.     9.74%
  2.   Exxon Mobil Corp.     9.27  
  3.   Shell PLC, ADR     9.03  
  4.   Suncor Energy, Inc.     6.94  
  5.   Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.     5.22  
  6.   ConocoPhillips     5.13  
  7.   Marathon Oil Corp.     4.71  
  8.   TotalEnergies SE     4.52  
  9.   CF Industries Holdings, Inc.     3.92  
 10.   Hess Corp.     3.65  

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

*

Excluding money market fund holdings, if any.

Data presented here are as of April 30, 2024.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments(a)

April 30, 2024

 

     Shares      Value  

 

 

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–99.49%

 

Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–3.92%

 

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

     248,305      $ 19,608,646  

 

 

Integrated Oil & Gas–42.74%

     

BP PLC, ADR

     418,643        16,230,789  

 

 

Chevron Corp.

     302,089        48,717,893  

 

 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     392,178        46,382,892  

 

 

Shell PLC, ADR

     630,679        45,194,457  

 

 

Suncor Energy, Inc. (Canada)

     909,430        34,701,891  

 

 

TotalEnergies SE (France)

     311,512        22,615,384  

 

 
        213,843,306  

 

 

Multi-Utilities–1.93%

 

Dominion Energy, Inc.

     189,204        9,645,620  

 

 

Oil & Gas Drilling–2.69%

 

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.(b)

     478,526        5,857,158  

 

 

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.(c)

     193,605        7,614,485  

 

 
        13,471,643  

 

 

Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–6.30%

 

Atlas Energy Solutions, Inc.(c)

     329,949        7,328,167  

 

 

Baker Hughes Co., Class A

     420,562        13,718,732  

 

 

Halliburton Co.(c)

     280,193        10,498,832  

 

 
        31,545,731  

 

 

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–31.64%

 

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (Canada)(c)

     344,413        26,098,983  

 

 

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

     120,535        10,833,686  

 

 

ConocoPhillips

     204,534        25,693,561  

 

 

Devon Energy Corp.

     200,615        10,267,476  

 

 

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

     25,347        5,098,042  

 

 

EOG Resources, Inc.

     95,307        12,592,914  

 

 

Hess Corp.

     115,858        18,246,476  

 

 

Marathon Oil Corp.

     877,399        23,558,163  

 

 

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

     67,011        18,047,403  

 

 

Tourmaline Oil Corp. (Canada)

     160,819        7,859,588  

 

 
        158,296,292  

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

     Shares      Value  

 

 

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing–6.89%

 

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     90,684      $ 16,479,097  

 

 

Phillips 66

     125,606        17,988,035  

 

 
        34,467,132  

 

 

Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–3.38%

 

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

     107,271        16,929,509  

 

 

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $434,368,716)

 

     497,807,879  

 

 

Money Market Funds–0.56%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class,
5.23%(d)(e)

     979,744        979,744  

 

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.34%(d)(e)

     699,858        700,068  

 

 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.22%(d)(e)

     1,119,707        1,119,707  

 

 

Total Money Market Funds (Cost $2,799,742)

 

     2,799,519  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES
(excluding investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)-100.05%
(Cost $437,168,458)

        500,607,398  

 

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan

 

Money Market Funds–4.98%

 

Invesco Private Government Fund, 5.29%(d)(e)(f)

     6,980,129        6,980,129  

 

 

Invesco Private Prime Fund,
5.46%(d)(e)(f)

     17,948,366        17,953,750  

 

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan
(Cost $24,935,514)

 

     24,933,879  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–105.03%
(Cost $462,103,972)

 

     525,541,277  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(5.03)%

 

     (25,173,848

 

 

NET ASSETS–100.00%

      $ 500,367,429  

 

 
 

 

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

 

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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 April 30, 2024.

(d) 

Affiliated holding. Affiliated holdings are investments in entities which are under common ownership or control of Invesco Ltd. or are investments in entities in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024.

 

    

Value

April 30, 2023

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sales

    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
   

Realized
Gain

(Loss)

   

Value

April 30, 2024

    Dividend Income  
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds:                                                        

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class

  $ 1,233,295     $ 38,919,134     $ (39,172,685)      $ -       $ -       $ 979,744       $ 91,068   

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class

    880,190       27,799,381       (27,979,719)       (236)        452        700,068        65,758   

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class

    1,409,480       44,479,010       (44,768,783)       -        -        1,119,707        102,576   
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan:                                                        

Invesco Private Government Fund

    425,430       168,479,878       (161,925,179)       -        -        6,980,129        155,917*   

Invesco Private Prime Fund

    1,093,963       393,157,295       (376,295,177)       (1,635)        (696)        17,953,750        417,341*   

Total

  $ 5,042,358     $ 672,834,698     $ (650,141,543)      $ (1,871)       $ (244)       $ 27,733,398       $ 832,660   

 

  *

Represents the income earned on the investment of cash collateral, which is included in securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. Does not include rebates and fees paid to lending agent or premiums received from borrowers, if any.

 

(e) 

The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of April 30, 2024.

(f) 

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 1J.

 

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

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2024

 

Assets:

  

Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $434,368,716)*

   $ 497,807,879  

 

 

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $27,735,256)

     27,733,398  

 

 

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $327,222)

     315,743  

 

 

Receivable for:

  

Fund shares sold

     141,553  

 

 

Dividends

     34,013  

 

 

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     175,367  

 

 

Other assets

     54,616  

 

 

Total assets

     526,262,569  

 

 

Liabilities:

  

Payable for:

  

Fund shares reacquired

     373,553  

 

 

Collateral upon return of securities loaned

     24,935,514  

 

 

Accrued fees to affiliates

     332,937  

 

 

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     321  

 

 

Accrued other operating expenses

     69,457  

 

 

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     183,358  

 

 

Total liabilities

     25,895,140  

 

 

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 500,367,429  

 

 

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 677,164,893  

 

 

Distributable earnings (loss)

     (176,797,464

 

 
   $ 500,367,429  

 

 

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $  309,926,224  

 

 

Class C

   $ 23,365,874  

 

 

Class Y

   $ 62,430,102  

 

 

Investor Class

   $ 90,997,463  

 

 

Class R5

   $ 6,421,534  

 

 

Class R6

   $ 7,226,232  

 

 

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

 

Class A

     9,997,531  

 

 

Class C

     909,048  

 

 

Class Y

     2,007,809  

 

 

Investor Class

     2,948,818  

 

 

Class R5

     200,604  

 

 

Class R6

     225,671  

 

 

Class A:

  

 

 

Net asset value per share

   $ 31.00  

 

 

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $31.00 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 32.80  

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 25.70  

 

 

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 31.09  

 

 

Investor Class:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 30.86  

 

 

Class R5:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 32.01  

 

 

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 32.02  

 

 

 

*

At April 30, 2024, securities with an aggregate value of $23,386,342 were on loan to brokers.

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Operations

For the year ended April 30, 2024

 

Investment income:

  

Interest

   $ 9,235  

 

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $589,337)

     18,230,061  

 

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes net securities lending income of $39,673)

     299,075  

 

 

Foreign withholding tax claims

     164,871  

 

 

Total investment income

     18,703,242  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     3,581,235  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     70,312  

 

 

Custodian fees

     12,176  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     780,820  

 

 

Class C

     258,410  

 

 

Investor Class

     221,497  

 

 

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

     1,011,025  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R5

     6,556  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R6

     2,222  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     25,804  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     114,341  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     185,934  

 

 

Professional services fees

     81,246  

 

 

Other

     16,520  

 

 

Total expenses

     6,368,098  

 

 

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

     (31,810

 

 

Net expenses

     6,336,288  

 

 

Net investment income

     12,366,954  

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Unaffiliated investment securities

     53,292,065  

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     (244

 

 

Foreign currencies

     11,700  

 

 
     53,303,521  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

  

Unaffiliated investment securities

     (9,715,825

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     (1,871

 

 

Foreign currencies

     (3,200

 

 
     (9,720,896

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     43,582,625  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 55,949,579  

 

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023

 

     2024     2023  

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 12,366,954     $ 14,672,377  

 

 

Net realized gain

     53,303,521       97,722,330  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (9,720,896     (54,921,241

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     55,949,579       57,473,466  

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

     (6,263,374     (3,341,210

 

 

Class C

     (522,311     (264,688

 

 

Class Y

     (1,269,677     (833,212

 

 

Investor Class

     (1,785,068     (917,828

 

 

Class R5

     (137,331     (98,706

 

 

Class R6

     (169,649     (104,548

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

     (10,147,410     (5,560,192

 

 

Share transactions–net:

    

Class A

     (71,901,582     19,371,103  

 

 

Class C

     (10,409,244     3,098,926  

 

 

Class Y

     (7,093,769     (26,668,416

 

 

Investor Class

     (13,210,427     (11,218,126

 

 

Class R5

     (2,516,483     1,100,040  

 

 

Class R6

     (2,383,600     925,000  

 

 

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

     (107,515,105     (13,391,473

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (61,712,936     38,521,801  

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

     562,080,365       523,558,564  

 

 

End of year

   $ 500,367,429     $ 562,080,365  

 

 

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights

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

      

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

                                             

Year ended 04/30/24

    $28.01         $0.71         $2.87         $3.58         $(0.59       $31.00         13.03       $309,926         1.27       1.28       2.49       28

Year ended 04/30/23

    25.05         0.69         2.52         3.21         (0.25       28.01         12.85         353,050         1.29         1.29         2.52         52  

Year ended 04/30/22

    15.57             0.43             9.39             9.82             (0.34           25.05             63.83             301,546             1.36             1.36             2.22             18  

Year ended 04/30/21

    11.54         0.25         4.05         4.30         (0.27       15.57         37.77         166,204         1.56         1.56         2.00         68  

Year ended 04/30/20

    21.05               0.41               (9.64             (9.23             (0.28             11.54               (44.30             121,102               1.45               1.45               2.42               16  

Class C

                                             

Year ended 04/30/24

    23.40         0.41         2.39         2.80         (0.50       25.70         12.20         23,366         2.02         2.03         1.74         28  

Year ended 04/30/23

    21.06         0.41         2.11         2.52         (0.18       23.40         11.99         31,807         2.04         2.04         1.77         52  

Year ended 04/30/22

    13.18         0.24         7.91         8.15         (0.27       21.06         62.54         26,493         2.11         2.11         1.47         18  

Year ended 04/30/21

    9.82         0.13         3.44         3.57         (0.21       13.18         36.87         12,763         2.31         2.31         1.25         68  

Year ended 04/30/20

    17.99               0.24               (8.22             (7.98             (0.19             9.82               (44.72             13,868               2.20               2.20               1.67               16  

Class Y

                                             

Year ended 04/30/24

    28.10         0.78         2.88         3.66         (0.67       31.09         13.29         62,430         1.02         1.03         2.74         28  

Year ended 04/30/23

    25.10         0.76         2.54         3.30         (0.30       28.10         13.16         64,238         1.04         1.04         2.77         52  

Year ended 04/30/22

    15.59         0.49         9.39         9.88         (0.37       25.10         64.20         85,631         1.11         1.11         2.47         18  

Year ended 04/30/21

    11.54         0.28         4.06         4.34         (0.29       15.59         38.14         29,497         1.31         1.31         2.25         68  

Year ended 04/30/20

    21.04               0.45               (9.64             (9.19             (0.31             11.54               (44.17             14,398               1.20               1.20               2.67               16  

Investor Class

                                             

Year ended 04/30/24

    27.88         0.71         2.86         3.57         (0.59       30.86         13.05         90,997         1.27         1.28         2.49         28  

Year ended 04/30/23

    24.94         0.69         2.50         3.19         (0.25       27.88         12.82         95,589         1.29         1.29         2.52         52  

Year ended 04/30/22

    15.51         0.43         9.34         9.77         (0.34       24.94         63.76         96,027         1.36         1.36         2.22         18  

Year ended 04/30/21

    11.49         0.25         4.04         4.29         (0.27       15.51         37.85         61,754         1.56         1.56         2.00         68  

Year ended 04/30/20

    20.96               0.40               (9.59             (9.19             (0.28             11.49               (44.30             47,046               1.45               1.45               2.42               16  

Class R5

                                             

Year ended 04/30/24

    28.91         0.83         2.97         3.80         (0.70       32.01         13.42         6,422         0.92         0.92         2.84         28  

Year ended 04/30/23

    25.81         0.81         2.60         3.41         (0.31       28.91         13.26         8,359         0.95         0.95         2.86         52  

Year ended 04/30/22

    16.02         0.53         9.65         10.18         (0.39       25.81         64.39         6,352         0.97         0.97         2.61         18  

Year ended 04/30/21

    11.83         0.32         4.19         4.51         (0.32       16.02         38.69         2,488         0.99         0.99         2.57         68  

Year ended 04/30/20

    21.54               0.50               (9.87             (9.37             (0.34             11.83               (44.03             2,371               0.96               0.96               2.91               16  

Class R6

                                             

Year ended 04/30/24

    28.92         0.86         2.96         3.82         (0.72       32.02         13.50         7,226         0.85         0.85         2.91         28  

Year ended 04/30/23

    25.82         0.83         2.60         3.43         (0.33       28.92         13.30         9,037         0.88         0.88         2.93         52  

Year ended 04/30/22

    16.02         0.56         9.63         10.19         (0.39       25.82         64.51         7,509         0.91         0.91         2.67         18  

Year ended 04/30/21

    11.83         0.34         4.17         4.51         (0.32       16.02         38.69         1,050         0.99         0.99         2.57         68  

Year ended 04/30/20

    21.53               0.49               (9.85             (9.36             (0.34             11.83               (44.00             357               0.96               0.96               2.91               16  

 

(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.

 

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

 

13   Invesco Energy Fund


Notes to Financial Statements

April 30, 2024

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 eight 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 eighth 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 is generally valued at its trade price or official closing price that day as of the close of the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any trades or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid or ask 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 using prices provided by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the daily settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Where a final settlement price exists, exchange-traded options are valued at the final settlement price from the exchange where the option principally trades. Where a final settlement price does not exist, exchange-traded options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask price generally from the exchange where the option principally trades.

Securities of investment companies that are not exchange-traded (e.g., open-end mutual funds) are valued using such company’s end-of-business-day net asset value per share.

Deposits, other obligations of U.S. and non-U.S. banks and financial institutions are valued at their daily account value.

Fixed income securities (including convertible debt securities) generally are valued on the basis of prices provided by independent pricing services. Prices 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, and their value may be adjusted accordingly. 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 New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”) may use various pricing services to obtain market quotations as well as fair value prices. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become not representative of market value in the Adviser’s judgment (“unreliable”). If, between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, a significant event occurs that makes the closing price of the security unreliable, the Adviser 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 in accordance with Board-approved policies and related Adviser procedures (“Valuation Procedures”). 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 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.

Unlisted securities will be valued using prices provided by independent pricing services or by another method that the Adviser, in its judgment, believes better reflects the security’s fair value in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

Non-traded rights and warrants shall be valued at intrinsic value if the terms of the rights and warrants are available, specifically the subscription or exercise price and the ratio. Intrinsic value is calculated as the daily market closing price of the security to be received less the subscription price, which is then adjusted by the exercise ratio. In the case of warrants, an option pricing model supplied by an independent pricing service may be used based on market data such as volatility, stock price and interest rate from the independent pricing service and strike price and exercise period from verified terms.

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 mean between the last bid and ask prices may be used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are fair valued by the Adviser in accordance with the Valuation Procedures. If a fair value price provided by a pricing service is unreliable, the Adviser will fair value the security using the Valuation Procedures. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/ask 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 market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism, significant governmental actions or adverse investor sentiment generally 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.

 

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The price the Fund could receive upon the sale of any investment may differ from the Adviser’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that are valued using a fair valuation technique. When fair valuation techniques are applied, the Adviser uses available information, including both observable and unobservable inputs and assumptions, to determine a methodology that will result in a valuation that the Adviser believes approximates market value. Fund securities that are fair valued may be subject to greater fluctuation in their value from one day to the next than would be the case if market quotations were used. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, and the degree of subjectivity in such decisions, the Fund could realize a greater or lesser than expected gain or loss upon the sale of the investment.

 

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 an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. 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, the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities and its “country of risk” as determined by a third party service provider, 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.

Foreign Withholding Taxes – The Fund is subject to foreign withholding tax imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax refunds in certain jurisdictions to seek to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Fund will record a receivable for such tax refunds based on several factors including; an assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, administrative practices and payment history. Any receivables recorded will be shown under receivables for Foreign withholding tax claims on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. There is no guarantee that the Fund will receive refunds applied for in a timely manner or at all.

As a result of recent court rulings in certain countries across the European Union, tax refunds for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in those countries have been received by investment companies. Any tax refund payments are reflected as Foreign withholding tax claims in the Statement of Operations, and any related interest is included in Interest income. The Fund may incur fees paid to third party providers that assist in the recovery of the tax reclaims. These fees are reflected on the Statement of Operations as Professional services fees, if any. In the event tax refunds received by the Fund during the fiscal year exceed the foreign withholding taxes paid by the Fund for the year, and the Fund previously passed foreign tax credits on to its shareholders, the Fund intends to enter into a closing agreement with the Internal Revenue Service in order to pay the associated liability on behalf of the Funds’ shareholders. For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund did not enter into any closing agreements.

 

G.

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 based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. 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.

 

H.

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.

 

I.

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.

 

J.

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, unregistered investment companies that comply with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act and money market funds

 

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  (collectively, “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 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.

The Adviser serves as an affiliated securities lending agent for the Fund. The Bank of New York Mellon also serves as a securities lending agent. To the extent the Fund utilizes the Adviser as an affiliated securities lending agent, the Fund conducts its securities lending in accordance with, and in reliance upon, no-action letters issued by the SEC staff that provide guidance on how an affiliate may act as a direct agent lender and receive compensation for those services in a manner consistent with the federal securities laws. For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund paid the Adviser $1,180 in fees for securities lending agent services. Fees paid to the Adviser for securities lending agent services, if any, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations.

 

K.

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.

The performance of the Fund may be materially affected positively or negatively by foreign currency strength or weakness relative to the U.S. dollar. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, political, economic, or social instability and development, and imposition of currency controls. Currency controls in certain foreign jurisdictions may cause the Fund to experience significant delays in its ability to repatriate its assets in U.S. dollars at quoted spot rates, and it is possible that the Fund’s ability to convert certain foreign currencies into U.S. dollars may be limited and may occur at discounts to quoted rates. As a result, the value of the Fund’s assets and liabilities denominated in such currencies that would ultimately be realized could differ from those reported on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Certain foreign companies may be subject to sanctions, embargoes, or other governmental actions that may limit the ability to invest in, receive, hold, or sell the securities of such companies, all of which affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. 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.

 

L.

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 exchange of the two currencies on the settlement date, 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).

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 for hedging 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.

 

M.

Other Risks – Changes in worldwide energy prices, exploration and production spending, government regulation, war, world events, local and international politics, economic conditions, exchange rates, transportation and storage costs and labor relations can affect companies in the energy sector. In addition, these companies are at an increased risk of civil liability and environmental damage claims, and are also subject to the risk of loss from terrorism and natural disasters. Commodity price volatility, imposition of import controls, increased competition, depletion of resources, development of alternative energy sources, and technological developments may also impact the energy sector. Investments in the energy sector may be cyclical and/or highly volatile and subject to swift price fluctuations. Energy markets are subject to both short- and long-term trends that impact demand for and supply of energy commodities. A decrease in the production of energy commodities or a decrease in the volume of such commodities available may adversely impact the financial performance of companies operating in the energy sector. In addition, significant declines in the price of oil may contribute to significant market volatility, which may adversely affect the Fund’s performance.

The Fund is non-diversified and may invest in securities of fewer issuers than if it were diversified. Thus, the value of the Fund’s shares may vary more widely and the Fund may be subject to greater market and credit risk than if the Fund invested more broadly.

 

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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 the Adviser. 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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).

Effective July 1, 2023, the Adviser has agreed, for an indefinite period, 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 the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “boundary limits”). Prior to July 1, 2023, the same boundary limits were in effect with an expiration date of June 30, 2023. 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. Invesco may amend and/or terminate these boundary limits at any time in its sole discretion and will inform the Board of Trustees of any such changes. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these boundary limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2025, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $5,302.

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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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, 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 Plans 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $46,271 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $7,577 and $3,469 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund incurred $4,152 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. 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 Adviser’s

 

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  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 April 30, 2024. 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

   $ 475,192,495      $ 22,615,384        $–      $497,807,879

Money Market Funds

     2,799,519        24,933,879         –      27,733,398

Total Investments

   $ 477,992,014      $ 47,549,263        $–      $525,541,277

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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $26,508.

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–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended April 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

      2024              2023

Ordinary income*

   $ 10,147,410             $5,560,192

 

*

Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any.

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2024  

 

 

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 16,378,731  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation – investments

     63,420,411  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) – foreign currencies

     (11,542

 

 

Temporary book/tax differences

     (119,416

 

 

Capital loss carryforward

     (256,465,648

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     677,164,893  

 

 

Total net assets

   $ 500,367,429  

 

 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

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. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund has a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2024, as follows:

 

Capital Loss Carryforward*  

 

 
Expiration    Short-Term           Long-Term             Total  

 

 

Not subject to expiration

   $674,730             $255,790,918               $256,465,648  

 

 

 

*

Capital loss carryforward 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.

 

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NOTE 8–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended April 30, 2024 was $139,835,708 and $245,164,460, 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

     $76,666,945  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (13,246,534

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

     $63,420,411  

 

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $462,120,866.

NOTE 9–Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of partnerships, on April 30, 2024, undistributed net investment income was increased by $4,381,811, undistributed net realized gain (loss) was decreased by $4,380,586 and shares of beneficial interest was decreased by $1,225. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 10–Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
     Year ended     Year ended  
     April 30, 2024(a)     April 30, 2023  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Sold:

        

Class A

     1,374,805     $ 39,691,636       5,202,207     $ 143,039,733  

 

 

Class C

     112,842       2,699,173       762,031       17,633,468  

 

 

Class Y

     861,794       24,825,051       2,338,989       64,185,403  

 

 

Investor Class

     374,687       10,669,124       1,570,683       42,120,094  

 

 

Class R5

     48,284       1,438,034       196,129       5,385,830  

 

 

Class R6

     101,933       3,010,390       224,880       6,366,684  

 

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

        

Class A

     209,606       5,816,539       113,992       3,118,777  

 

 

Class C

     20,847       480,931       10,704       245,326  

 

 

Class Y

     36,497       1,014,978       24,611       674,832  

 

 

Investor Class

     59,732       1,649,790       31,416       855,764  

 

 

Class R5

     4,752       135,989       3,496       98,628  

 

 

Class R6

     5,354       153,240       3,382       95,413  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

        

Class A

     85,993       2,473,848       118,325       3,278,354  

 

 

Class C

     (103,371     (2,473,848     (141,333     (3,278,354

 

 

Reacquired:

        

Class A

     (4,279,032     (119,883,605     (4,867,160     (130,065,761

 

 

Class C

     (480,393     (11,115,500     (530,214     (11,501,514

 

 

Class Y

     (1,176,875     (32,933,798     (3,488,118     (91,528,651

 

 

Investor Class

     (914,011     (25,529,341     (2,024,491     (54,193,984

 

 

Class R5

     (141,590     (4,090,506     (156,519     (4,384,418

 

 

Class R6

     (194,138     (5,547,230     (206,573     (5,537,097

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

     (3,992,284   $ (107,515,105     (813,563   $ (13,391,473

 

 

 

(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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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco Energy Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco Energy Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of April 30, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year ended April 30, 2024, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended April 30, 2024 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of April 30, 2024, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended April 30, 2024 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and broker. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, Texas

June 20, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

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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 November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

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.

 

          ACTUAL  

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before

expenses)

    
     Beginning
 Account Value 
(11/01/23)
 

Ending
 Account Value 

(04/30/24)1

 

Expenses
  Paid During  

Period2

  Ending
  Account Value  
(04/30/24)
  Expenses
  Paid  During  
Period2
 

  Annualized  
Expense

Ratio

Class A

  $1,000.00   $1,100.00   $6.58   $1,018.60   $6.32   1.26%

Class C

   1,000.00    1,095.80   10.47    1,014.87   10.07   2.01  

Class Y

   1,000.00    1,101.50    5.28    1,019.84    5.07   1.01  

Investor Class

   1,000.00    1,100.10    6.58    1,018.60    6.32   1.26  

Class R5

   1,000.00    1,101.80    4.81    1,020.29    4.62   0.92  

Class R6

   1,000.00    1,102.30    4.44    1,020.64    4.27   0.85  

 

1 

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024, 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 182/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year–end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended April 30, 2024:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

                            

Qualified Dividend Income*

     99.93

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

     98.91

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

     0.00

Qualified Business Income*

     0.00

Business Interest Income*

     0.00

 

  *

The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

22   Invesco Energy Fund


Trustees and Officers

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.

 

Name, Year of Birth and

Position(s)

Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Interested Trustees                

Jeffrey H. Kupor1 – 1968

Trustee

  2024  

Senior Managing Director and General Counsel, Invesco Ltd.; Trustee, Invesco Foundation, Inc.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Executive Vice President, Invesco Asset Management (Bermuda), Ltd., Invesco Investments (Bermuda) Ltd.; and Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation, Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; and Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC

  164   None

Douglas Sharp1 – 1974

Trustee

  2024  

Senior Managing Director and Head of Americas & EMEA, Invesco Ltd. Formerly: Director and Chairman Invesco UK Limited; Director, Chairman and Chief Executive, Invesco Fund Managers Limited

  164   None

 

1 

Mr. Kupor and Mr. Sharp are considered interested persons (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because they are officers of the Adviser to the Trust, and officers of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser.

 

T-1   Invesco Energy Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and

Position(s)

Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex

Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees                

Beth Ann Brown – 1968

Trustee (2019) and Chair (2022)

  2019  

Independent Consultant

 

Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; and Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.

  164   Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Formerly: Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); President and Director Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds

Carol Deckbar – 1962

Trustee

  2024  

Formerly: Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, TIAA Financial Services; Executive Vice President and Principal, College Retirement Equities Fund at TIAA; Executive Vice President and Head of Institutional Investments and Endowment Services, TIAA

  164   Formerly: Board Member, TIAA Asset Management, Inc.; and Board Member, TH Real Estate Group Holdings Company

Cynthia Hostetler – 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; and Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  164   Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Investment Company Institute (professional organization); and Independent Directors Council (professional organization)

Eli Jones – 1961

Trustee

  2016  

Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University

 

Formerly: Dean of Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; and Director, Arvest Bank

  164   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); Board Member of the regional board, First Financial Bank Texas; and Boad Member, First Financial Bankshares, Inc. Texas

Elizabeth Krentzman – 1959

Trustee

  2019  

Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; and Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP

  164   Formerly: Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment fund); Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee and Membership Committee; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds

Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. – 1956

Trustee

  2019  

Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Member and Chairman, of the Bentley University, Business School Advisory Council; Formerly: Board Member and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP

James “Jim” Liddy – 1959

Trustee

  2024  

Formerly: Chairman, Global Financial Services, Americas and Retired Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Director and Treasurer, Gulfside Place Condominium Association, Inc. and Non-Executive Director, Kellenberg Memorial High School

 

T-2   Invesco Energy Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and

Position(s)

Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex

Overseen by

Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees–(continued)

Prema Mathai-Davis – 1950 

Trustee

  2003  

Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; and Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute

  164   Member of Board of Positive Planet US (non-profit) and HealthCare Chaplaincy Network (non-profit)

Joel W. Motley – 1952

Trustee

  2019  

Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization); and Member of the Vestry and the Investment Committee of Trinity Church Wall Street.

 

Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); and Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor)

  164   Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); and Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds;

Teresa M. Ressel – 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Group Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); and Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury

  164   None

Robert C. Troccoli – 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   None

Daniel S. Vandivort – 1954

Trustee

  2019  

President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) and Member, Investment Committee of Historic Charleston Foundation

 

Formerly: President and Chief Investment Officer, previously Head of Fixed Income, Weiss Peck and Greer/Robeco Investment Management; Trustee and Chair, Weiss Peck and Greer Funds Board; and various capacities at CS First Boston including Head of Fixed Income at First Boston Asset Management.

  164   Formerly: Trustee and Governance Chair, Oppenheimer Funds; Treasurer, Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America

 

T-3   Invesco Energy Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and

Position(s)

Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Funds in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
 

Other

Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
At Least
The Past 5 Years

Officers                
Glenn Brightman – 1972 President and Principal Executive Officer   2023  

Chief Operating Officer, Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Manager, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC.

 

Formerly: Global Head of Finance, Invesco Ltd; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Nuveen

  N/A   N/A

Melanie Ringold – 1975

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2023  

Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc.; Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary, SteelPath Funds Remediation LLC; and Secretary and Senior Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation

 

Formerly: Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc., Assistant Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Investment Advisers LLC; and Assistant Secretary and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr – 1962

Senior Vice President

  2006  

Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings (Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; and President Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée

 

Formerly: Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company, Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); President, Trimark Investments Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltee; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; and Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser)

  N/A   N/A

 

T-4   Invesco Energy Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and

Position(s)

Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Funds in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
 

Other

Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee
During At Least
The Past 5 Years

Officers–(continued)                

Tony Wong – 1973

Senior Vice President

  2023  

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director and Chairman, Invesco Private Capital, Inc., INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc. and INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Director, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC and SNW Asset Management Corporation; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; and Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.

  N/A   N/A

Stephanie C. Butcher – 1971

Senior Vice President

  2023  

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Asset Management Limited

  N/A   N/A

Adrien Deberghes – 1967

Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President

  2020  

Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Invesco Trust Company; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom – 1969

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

  N/A   N/A

Todd F. Kuehl – 1969

Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President

  2020  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser)

  N/A   N/A

James Bordewick, Jr. – 1959

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2022  

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Legal Officer, KingsCrowd, Inc. (research and analytical platform for investment in private capital markets); Chief Operating Officer and Head of Legal and Regulatory, Netcapital (private capital investment platform); Managing Director, General Counsel of asset management and Chief Compliance Officer for asset management and private banking, Bank of America Corporation; Chief Legal Officer, Columbia Funds and BofA Funds; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management; Chief Legal Officer, MFS Funds; Associate, Ropes & Gray; and Associate, Gaston Snow & Ely Bartlett

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund   Investment Adviser   Distributor   Auditors
11 Greenway Plaza   Invesco Advisers, Inc.   Invesco Distributors, Inc.   PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, TX 77046-1173   1331 Spring Street, NW, Suite 2500   11 Greenway Plaza   1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800
  Atlanta, GA 30309   Houston, TX 77046-1173   Houston, TX 77002-5021
Counsel to the Fund   Counsel to the Independent Trustees   Transfer Agent   Custodian
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP   Sidley Austin LLP   Invesco Investment Services, Inc.   State Street Bank and Trust Company
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600   787 Seventh Avenue   11 Greenway Plaza   225 Franklin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018   New York, NY 10019   Houston, TX 77046-1173   Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

T-5   Invesco Energy Fund


Proxy Results

A Special Joint Meeting (“Meeting”) of Shareholders of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), a Delaware statutory trust (“Trust”), was held on January 16, 2024. The Meeting was held for the following purpose:

(1) Elect 14 trustees to the Board of Trustees of the Trust, each of whom will serve until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

The results of the voting on the above matter were as follows:

 

     Matter    Votes For      Votes
Against/Withheld
 

 

 

(1)*

   Beth Ann Brown      595,446,022.84        16,915,661.31  
   Carol Deckbar      595,102,087.25        17,259,596.89  
   Cynthia Hostetler      595,359,921.21        17,001,762.94  
   Dr. Eli Jones      594,949,311.14        17,412,373.00  
   Elizabeth Krentzman      595,453,833.65        16,907,850.50  
   Jeffrey H. Kupor      595,342,690.51        17,018,993.64  
   Anthony J. LaCava, Jr.      595,293,865.38        17,067,818.77  
   James Liddy      594,980,026.97        17,381,657.17  
   Dr. Prema Mathai-Davis      594,031,204.04        18,330,480.11  
   Joel W. Motley      594,381,710.91        17,979,973.23  
   Teresa M. Ressel      595,821,958.43        16,539,725.72  
   Douglas Sharp      595,715,711.66        16,645,972.48  
   Robert C. Troccoli      594,748,318.91        17,613,365.24  
   Daniel S. Vandivort      595,002,691.19        17,358,992.96  

* Proposal 1 required approval by a combined vote of all the portfolios of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds).

 

T-6   Invesco Energy Fund


 

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders   April 30, 2024

Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund

Nasdaq:

A: OPGSX C: OGMCX R: OGMNX Y: OGMYX R5: IOGYX R6: OGMIX

 

   
2   Management’s Discussion
2   Performance Summary
4   Long-Term Fund Performance
6   Supplemental Information
6   Liquidity Risk Management Program
8   Consolidated Schedule of Investments
12   Consolidated Financial Statements
15   Consolidated Financial Highlights
16   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
23   Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
24   Fund Expenses
25   Tax Information
T-1   Trustees and Officers
T-6   Proxy Results

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

 

For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, Class A shares of Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the MSCI World Index.

 

 Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

 

Total returns, 4/30/23 to 4/30/24, 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

    -0.04

Class C Shares

    -0.77  

Class R Shares

    -0.31  

Class Y Shares

    0.21  

Class R5 Shares

    0.31  

Class R6 Shares

    0.38  

MSCI World Index

    18.39  

Source(s): RIMES Technologies Corp.

 

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Risk assets performed well during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, as US economic growth surprised to the upside while inflation cooled during 2023, followed by the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) unexpected pivot in December away from additional monetary policy tightening. Several factors helped to keep a lid on the gold price and downward pressure on gold mining equities during the first 10 months of the fiscal year, including rising interest rates and a rising US dollar. Beginning on March 1, 2024, however, and without much warning, gold started rising sharply, climbing 12% in the next two months while making an all-time high of $2,391 per ounce on April 19, 2024. The gold mining equities followed suit, rising an impressive 27% in the final two months of the fiscal year.

Against this backdrop, the Fund’s Class A shares (without sales charge) were essentially flat in the fiscal year, generating a total return of -0.04% and underperforming the 18.39% return of the benchmark MSCI World Index.1 Focusing on the first four months of calendar year 2024, the Fund climbed 6.47%, outpacing the 5.02% rise in the MSCI World Index by 145 basis points (bps). The Fund also outperformed the S&P 500 Index by 43 bps and the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index by 975 bps during this period. The Fund won the 2023 Refinitiv Lipper Fund Award for Best Fund Over 3 Years in the Precious Metals Equity category. We focus on firms with high-quality reserves, solid growth prospects, attractive cost structures, sound balance sheets and talented management teams.

The gold price oscillated within a wide $621 range during the fiscal year before climbing to $2,286 at fiscal year-end for a gain of 14.9% (up $223/oz).1 The gold mining equities, as represented by the Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index (XAU Index), followed

a similar pattern, oscillating within a wide band before ending the fiscal year marginally higher with a gain of 1.44%.1 Year to date through April 30, 2024, the XAU Index has climbed 6.77%, outpacing the MSCI World Index as well as US stocks and bonds.1 We believe some investors view gold and other precious metals as potential hedges against inflation, rapidly accumulating US debt, geopolitical risk and/or competitive currency debasement.

The top contributors to the Fund’s performance during the fiscal year included Ivanhoe Mines, Agnico Eagle Mines and Freeport-McMoRan.

Our holdings in Ivanhoe Mines, a Canadian copper producer with operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, contributed to performance as the share price climbed 57% during the fiscal year.2 The company benefited from strong operational performance as it ramped up production at its Kamoa-Kakula project. It also benefited from higher copper prices along with good cost control in an inflationary environment.

Our position in Agnico Eagle Mines, a large Canadian gold producer, also contributed to performance as the share price appreciated 15% during the fiscal year.2 The company benefited from its acquisition of the remainder of the Canadian Malartic Mine that it did not own as well as solid operational performance combined with good cost control relative to peers.

Our position in Freeport-McMoRan, a US-based copper and gold producer, contributed to performance as the stock climbed 33% in the fiscal year.2 The share price outperformed as the company delivered on its operational guidance while managing costs well in an inflationary environment. The company also benefited from rising copper prices.

The biggest detractors from performance during the reporting period included Chalice Mining, SSR Mining and Piedmont Lithium.

 

Our holdings in Chalice Mining, a preproduction Australian precious metals developer, detracted from performance as the stock fell 84% during the fiscal year.2 The share price dropped after the company released a scoping study for its Gonneville project that showed higher costs and weaker-than-expected economics for that development project. We have exited our position in the company.

Our position in SSR Mining, a gold and precious metals producer with operations in the US, Canada and Turkey, detracted from performance as the stock fell 62% during the fiscal year.2 The share price collapsed in the wake of a landslide at SSRM’s Copler Mine in Turkey that resulted in numerous fatalities and a halt to mining operations at that site. We have exited our position in the company.

Finally, our position in Piedmont Lithium, a pre-production US-based lithium developer, also detracted from performance as the stock declined 78% during the fiscal year.2 The company’s share price was negatively impacted by the 62% drop in the price of lithium during the fiscal year.

There were numerous crosswinds in the macroeconomic environment that impacted gold during the fiscal year. Several factors that tended to support the gold price included heightened geopolitical turmoil from wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, prospects for slowing economic growth, inflation remaining above the Fed’s target level and rapidly growing US government debt. However, several factors that tended to exert downward pressure on the gold price were also in play, including a stronger US dollar, rising Treasury yields and rising real interest rates.

Gold is a hard asset that tends to do well in slower growth environments when equities are volatile, geopolitical turmoil is brewing, real interest rates are stable or falling and/or investors fear weakening currencies. Investor focus has shifted to slowing economic growth and the prospects for rate cuts by the Fed. We note that gold has performed well relative to other risk assets during the five most recent US recessions dating back to 1981. We believe gold could eventually trade higher from current levels and mining equities could perform well from here, but we do not believe the path will be smooth. Accordingly, we favor a longer-term strategic allocation to the Fund that allows investors to look beyond high day-to-day volatility of the physical metal and gold mining equities.

The portfolio has a growth-at-a-reasonable-price tilt. We favor companies with more resources in the ground, higher quality ore bodies and lower cost structures than Wall Street appreciates, partly because these characteristics can lead to upside surprises in production growth, revenue, cash flow and earnings, which in turn can lead to rising net asset values and (potentially) rising stock prices. We like growth, but we will not overpay for it, and

 

 

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we do not chase stocks. We maintain a diversified portfolio across gold and other precious metals as well as a number of base metals and special minerals. We also own companies that operate in different geographic regions and that are in different stages of development. We continue to use a contrarian growth strategy, which means we tend to buy companies that we like when they are on sale, and we tend to trim or sell positions when others are buying aggressively.

The Fund manager remains focused on the growth potential of companies, the quality and size of their ore bodies in the ground, their cost structures, the strength of their balance sheets, their need for additional capital and the quality of their management teams. Moreover, we concentrate our efforts on analyzing the gold and precious metals mining equities, and we tend to stay fully invested. Unlike many competitors, we typically do not hold large positions in cash or bullion, and we do not own Treasuries in an effort to dampen portfolio volatility. The reasons are simple. We are investors, not short-term traders or market timers. In fact, we believe it is extremely difficult to time the precious metals markets well on a consistent basis. In addition, our skill is in analyzing ore bodies, mines and management teams, and investing in mining companies, not government fixed-income securities.

Consistent with our disciplined and contrarian growth strategy, we continue to look for opportunities to buy companies with assets, cost structures and production/cash flow/ earnings growth profiles that we like at valuations that we consider attractive. We believe the core holdings in the portfolio are well-capitalized senior and intermediate producers. The Fund manager expects to continue to hold most of the Fund’s assets in gold, special minerals and mining-related equities that the investment team believes offer attractive revenue, cash flow and earnings growth at a reasonable price.

Thank you for investing in Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund and sharing our long-term investment horizon.

 

1

Source: Bloomberg LP, 5/14/24. US stocks are represented by the S&P 500 Index, and US bonds are represented by the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index.

2

Source: Bloomberg LP, 5/14/23.

 

 

Portfolio manager(s):

Shanquan Li

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their

completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 4/30/14

 

LOGO

 

1

Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.

 

 

Past performance cannot guarantee future results.

 The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management

fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;

performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.

 

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 4/30/24, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

       

Inception (7/19/83)

    5.79

10 Years

    4.44  

 5 Years

    10.80  

 1 Year

    -5.53  

Class C Shares

       

Inception (11/1/95)

    5.65

10 Years

    4.40  

 5 Years

    11.22  

 1 Year

    -1.76  

Class R Shares

       

Inception (3/1/01)

    8.10

10 Years

    4.77  

 5 Years

    11.77  

 1 Year

    -0.31  

Class Y Shares

       

Inception (9/7/10)

    -1.66

10 Years

    5.28  

 5 Years

    12.32  

 1 Year

    0.21  

Class R5 Shares

       

10 Years

    5.22

 5 Years

    12.45  

 1 Year

    0.31  

Class R6 Shares

       

Inception (10/26/12)

    -1.11

10 Years

    5.48  

 5 Years

    12.52  

 1 Year

    0.38  

Effective May 24, 2019, Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the Oppenheimer Gold & Special Minerals Fund, (the predecessor fund), were reorganized into Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares, respectively, of the Invesco Oppenheimer Gold & Special Minerals Fund. The Fund was subsequently renamed the Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund (the Fund). Returns shown above, for periods ending on or prior to May 24, 2019, for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares are those for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the predecessor fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

 Class R5 shares incepted on May 24, 2019. Performance shown on and prior to that date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

 The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee 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.

 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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Supplemental Information

Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.

Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of April 30, 2024, and is based on total net assets.

Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco.

To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

The MSCI World IndexSM is an unmanaged index considered representative of stocks of developed countries. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors.

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

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.

 

 

Liquidity Risk Management Program

 

In compliance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program in accordance with the Liquidity Rule (the “Program”). The Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Fund (the “Board”) has appointed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”), the Fund’s investment adviser, as the Program’s administrator, and Invesco has delegated oversight of the Program to the Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”), which is composed of senior representatives from relevant business groups at Invesco.

 

As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures providing for an assessment, no less frequently than annually, of the Fund’s liquidity risk that takes into account, as relevant to the Fund’s liquidity risk: (1) the Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; (2) short-term and long-term cash

flow projections for the Fund during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; and (3) the Fund’s holdings of cash and cash equivalents and any borrowing arrangements. The Liquidity Rule also requires the classification of the Fund’s investments into categories that reflect the assessment of their relative liquidity under current market conditions. The Fund classifies its investments into one of four categories defined in the Liquidity Rule: “Highly Liquid,” “Moderately Liquid,” “Less Liquid,” and “Illiquid.” Funds that are not invested primarily in “Highly Liquid Investments” that are assets (cash or investments that are reasonably expected to be convertible into cash within three business days without significantly changing the market value of the investment) are required to establish a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum” (“HLIM”), which is the minimum percentage of net assets that must be invested in Highly Liquid Investments. Funds with HLIMs have procedures for addressing HLIM shortfalls, including reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) as required by the Program and the Liquidity Rule. In addition, the Fund may not acquire an investment if, immediately after the acquisition, over 15% of the Fund’s net assets would consist of “Illiquid Investments” that are assets (an investment that cannot reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment). The Liquidity Rule and the Program also require reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) if a Fund’s holdings of Illiquid Investments exceed 15% of the Fund’s assets.

At a meeting held on March 25-27, 2024, the Committee presented a report to the Board that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed the Program’s ad-equacy and effectiveness of implementation (the “Report”). The Report covered the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (the “Program Reporting Period”). The Report discussed notable events affecting liquidity over the Program Reporting Period, including the impact of the end of an aggressive rate

hike cycle, signs that inflation was abating and market liquidity was reverting to normal, and the overall market. The Report noted that there were no material changes to the Program during the Program Reporting Period.

 

The Report stated, in relevant part, that during the Program Reporting Period:

The Program, as adopted and implemented, remained reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk and was operated effectively to achieve that goal;

The Fund’s investment strategy remained appropriate for an openend fund;

The Fund was able to meet requests for redemption without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund;

The Fund did not breach the 15% limit on Illiquid Investments; and

The Fund primarily held Highly Liquid Investments and therefore has not adopted an HLIM.

 

 

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

 

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Fund Information

 

Portfolio Composition

 

By industry    % of total net assets

Gold

     80.27

Diversified Metals & Mining

     8.20    

Copper

     4.67  

Silver

     3.09  
Other Industries, Each Less Than 2% of Net Assets      4.25  
Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities      (0.48

Top 10 Equity Holdings*

 

         % of total net assets
 1.    Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.      4.96
 2.    Northern Star Resources Ltd.      4.85   
 3.    Barrick Gold Corp.      4.72  
 4.    Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Class A      4.65  
 5.    Newmont Corp.      4.29  
 6.    Evolution Mining Ltd.      3.35  
 7.    Alamos Gold, Inc., Class A      3.13  
 8.    Bellevue Gold Ltd.      3.01  
 9.    De Grey Mining Ltd.      2.80  
10.    Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.      2.80  

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

*

Excluding money market fund holdings, if any.

Data presented here are as of April 30, 2024.

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2024

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–100.47%

 

Australia–21.95%

 

Bellevue Gold Ltd.(a)

     49,643,252      $    56,091,563  

Capricorn Metals Ltd.(a)

     2,710,000        8,578,786  

De Grey Mining Ltd.(a)

     62,887,305        52,332,758  

Emerald Resources NL(a)

     6,920,000        15,577,578  

Evolution Mining Ltd.

     24,228,806        62,480,814  

Firefinch Ltd.(a)(b)

     12,910,104        585,422  

Genesis Minerals Ltd.(a)

     13,200,000        14,761,038  

Gold Road Resources Ltd.

     28,883,275        29,889,418  

Northern Star Resources Ltd.

     9,548,895        90,511,448  

OceanaGold Corp.

     17,040,300        36,886,713  

Ora Banda Mining Ltd.(a)

     3,700,000        799,449  

Ramelius Resources Ltd.

     27,018,612        35,840,461  

West African Resources Ltd.(a)

     3,000,000        2,542,059  

Westgold Resources Ltd.

     2,070,000        2,957,263  
     
                409,834,770  

Bosnia Hercegovina–0.43%

     

Adriatic Metals PLC, CDI(a)

     2,720,000        7,949,649  

Brazil–2.80%

     

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

     1,003,035        52,298,245  

Burkina Faso–2.23%

     

Endeavour Mining PLC

     1,988,966        41,566,521  

Canada–50.18%

     

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.(c)(d)

     1,461,395        92,579,373  

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.(c)(d)

     400,000        25,331,057  

Alamos Gold, Inc., Class A

     3,971,108        58,414,999  

Allied Gold Corp.(a)

     2,404,771        6,463,264  

Artemis Gold, Inc.(a)

     5,354,241        34,887,257  

Aya Gold & Silver, Inc.(a)

     3,425,082        32,940,897  

B2Gold Corp.

     10,692,000        27,264,600  

Barrick Gold Corp.(c)

     5,291,499        88,050,544  

Calibre Mining Corp., Class C(a)

     14,634,883        20,623,741  

Capstone Copper Corp.(a)

     3,620,000        25,059,819  

Centerra Gold, Inc.

     1,580,000        9,617,840  

Coppernico Metals, Inc.(a)

     3,028,200        454,230  

Dundee Precious Metals, Inc.

     1,395,000        10,558,893  

enCore Energy Corp.(a)

     260,000        1,189,845  

Equinox Gold Corp.(a)

     3,566,381        19,294,121  

Filo Corp.(a)

     300,000        5,376,094  

Foran Mining Corp.(a)

     1,080,000        3,310,645  

Franco-Nevada Corp.

     127,302        15,327,161  

G Mining Ventures Corp.(a)

     4,480,000        6,833,981  

Galiano Gold, Inc.(a)

     2,120,000        3,392,000  

Hudbay Minerals, Inc.

     1,330,000        11,198,600  

i-80 Gold Corp.(a)

     4,960,000        5,908,837  

IAMGOLD Corp.(a)

     6,740,000        23,994,400  

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., Class A(a)

     6,405,365        86,822,439  

K92 Mining, Inc.(a)

     8,202,630        43,615,481  

Karora Resources, Inc.(a)

     3,464,956        13,490,839  

Kinross Gold Corp.

     5,645,925        36,416,216  

Lundin Gold, Inc.

     2,653,815        36,067,903  

MAG Silver Corp.(a)

     438,522        5,385,050  

New Found Gold Corp.(a)

     90,000        322,958  
      Shares      Value  

Canada–(continued)

     

New Gold, Inc.(a)

     12,340,000      $ 21,471,600  

Novagold Resources, Inc.(a)

     2,060,000        5,974,000  

Orla Mining Ltd.(a)

     6,111,621           23,751,260  

Osisko Development Corp.(a)

     600,000        1,250,863  

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.

     2,325,339        35,786,967  

Osisko Mining, Inc.(a)

     4,800,000        10,599,644  

Pan American Silver Corp.

     500,000        9,220,000  

Pan American Silver Corp., Rts., expiring 02/22/2029(a)

     2,300,100        1,173,281  

Seabridge Gold, Inc.(a)

     10,000        150,000  

SilverCrest Metals, Inc.(a)

     1,756,667        14,381,024  

Southern Cross Gold Ltd.(a)

     275,000        462,550  

Torex Gold Resources, Inc.(a)

     791,000        11,146,915  

Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

     1,626,682        26,232,042  

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.(a)

     3,330,000        24,914,830  
     
                936,708,060  

Colombia–0.63%

     

Aris Mining Corp.(a)

     2,920,060        11,835,931  

Egypt–0.36%

     

Centamin PLC

     4,400,000        6,644,320  

South Africa–3.42%

     

DRDGOLD Ltd., ADR

     58,910        459,498  

Gold Fields Ltd., ADR

     2,667,241        43,129,287  

Sibanye Stillwater Ltd., ADR

     4,352,587        20,239,529  
     
                63,828,314  

Turkey–1.52%

     

Eldorado Gold Corp.(a)

     1,991,502        28,398,819  

United Kingdom–2.62%

     

AngloGold Ashanti PLC

     2,132,100        49,016,979  

United States–13.47%

     

A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.

     624,042        25,005,363  

Aura Minerals, Inc.

     2,190,025        16,465,157  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

     917,000        45,794,980  

Hecla Mining Co.

     1,915,304        9,059,388  

Ivanhoe Electric, Inc.(a)

     2,643,183        26,696,149  

MP Materials Corp.(a)

     243,500        3,896,000  

Newmont Corp.(c)

     1,967,914        79,976,025  

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

     291,300        18,593,679  

Piedmont Lithium, Inc.(a)

     621,585        7,614,416  

Royal Gold, Inc.

     152,300        18,295,799  
     
                251,396,956  

Zambia–0.86%

     

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

     1,267,000        16,087,720  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $1,226,933,840)

 

     1,875,566,284  
 

Exchange-Traded Funds–0.01%

 

United States–0.01%

     

SPDR® Gold Trust–ETF(a)
(Cost $155,059)

     1,000        211,870  
 

 

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

 

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      Shares      Value  

Money Market Funds–1.39%

     

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.23%(e)(f)

     9,041,999      $ 9,041,999  

 

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.34%(e)(f)

     6,456,112        6,458,048  

 

 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.22%(e)(f)

     10,333,714        10,333,714  

 

 

Total Money Market Funds (Cost $25,834,343)

 

     25,833,761  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–101.87%
(Cost $1,252,923,242)

 

     1,901,611,915  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(1.87)%

 

     (34,852,936

 

 

NET ASSETS–100.00%

      $ 1,866,758,979  

 

 
 

 

Investment Abbreviations:
ADR   – American Depositary Receipt
CDI   – CREST Depository Interest
Rts.   – Rights
SPDR   – Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

Notes to Consolidated Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

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

(c)

All or a portion of the value pledged and/or designated as collateral to cover margin requirements for open options contracts. See Note 1K and Note 1L.

(d)

The Fund holds securities which have been issued by the same entity and that trade on separate exchanges.

(e)

Affiliated holding. Affiliated holdings are investments in entities which are under common ownership or control of Invesco Ltd. or are investments in entities in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024.

 

    

Value

April 30, 2023

   

Purchases

at Cost

   

Proceeds

from Sales

    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
    Realized
Gain
   

Value

April 30, 2024

    Dividend Income  
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds:                                                        

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class

  $ 15,954,071     $ 118,182,907     $ (125,094,979)     $ -     $ -     $ 9,041,999     $ 399,128   

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class

    11,395,882       84,416,364       (89,353,557)       (1,924)       1,283       6,458,048       289,527   

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class

    18,233,224       135,066,181       (142,965,691)       -       -       10,333,714       452,665   
Investments in Other Affiliates:                                                        

Karora Resources, Inc.*

    41,429,428       125,100       (29,503,344)       (3,258,114)       4,697,769       13,490,839       -   

Total

  $ 87,012,605     $ 337,790,552     $ (386,917,571)     $ (3,260,038)     $ 4,699,052     $ 39,324,600      $ 1,141,320   

 

  *

At April 30, 2024, this security was no longer an affiliate of the Fund.

 

(f)

The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of April 30, 2024.

 

Open Exchange-Traded Equity Options Written(a)  

 

 
     Type of      Expiration      Number of    Exercise      Notional         
Description    Contract      Date      Contracts    Price      Value*      Value  

 

 

Equity Risk

                       

 

 

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

     Call        06/21/2024        4,000        CAD        85.00        CAD        34,000,000      $ (1,460,066

 

 

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

     Call        08/16/2024        2,000        USD        65.00        USD        13,000,000        (770,000

 

 

Alamos Gold, Inc.

     Call        09/20/2024        5,000        USD        15.00        USD        7,500,000        (675,000

 

 

A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.

     Call        09/20/2024        6,240        USD        35.00        USD        21,840,000        (4,680,000

 

 

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.

     Call        07/19/2024        3,000        USD        23.00        USD        6,900,000        (600,000

 

 

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.

     Call        10/18/2024        3,000        USD        25.00        USD        7,500,000        (675,000

 

 

Endeavour Mining PLC

     Call        07/19/2024        3,000        CAD        29.00        CAD        8,700,000        (471,798

 

 

Endeavour Mining PLC

     Call        09/20/2024        2,000        CAD        32.00        CAD        6,400,000        (246,976

 

 

Filo Corp.

     Call        06/21/2024        2,900        CAD        25.00        CAD        7,250,000        (315,985

 

 

First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

     Call        07/19/2024        7,000        CAD        16.00        CAD        11,200,000        (1,461,882

 

 

Franco-Nevada Corp.

     Call        10/18/2024        1,000        USD        150.00        USD        15,000,000        (245,000

 

 

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

     Call        05/17/2024        5,950        USD        42.00        USD        24,990,000        (4,983,125

 

 

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

     Call        07/19/2024        2,000        USD        55.00        USD        11,000,000        (327,000

 

 

Gold Fields Ltd.

     Call        07/19/2024        3,000        USD        19.00        USD        5,700,000        (150,000

 

 

 

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

 

9   Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund


Open Exchange-Traded Equity Options Written(a)–(continued)  

 

 
     Type of      Expiration      Number of    Exercise      Notional         
Description    Contract      Date      Contracts    Price      Value*      Value  

 

 

Hecla Mining Co.

     Call        09/20/2024        8,000        USD        5.50        USD        4,400,000      $ (304,000

 

 

Hudbay Minerals, Inc.

     Call        10/18/2024        2,000        USD        7.50        USD        1,500,000        (325,000

 

 

IAMGOLD Corp.

     Call        09/20/2024        5,000        USD        5.00        USD        2,500,000        (100,000

 

 

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.

     Call        07/19/2024        4,000        CAD        16.50        CAD        6,600,000        (761,268

 

 

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.

     Call        08/16/2024        2,000        CAD        21.00        CAD        4,200,000        (102,423

 

 

MAG Silver Corp.

     Call        05/17/2024        3,000        USD        15.00        USD        4,500,000        (15,000

 

 

MP Materials Corp.

     Call        05/17/2024        2,000        USD        15.00        USD        3,000,000        (300,000

 

 

Newmont Corp.

     Call        06/21/2024        2,000        USD        37.50        USD        7,500,000        (790,000

 

 

Newmont Corp.

     Call        09/20/2024        3,000        USD        42.50        USD        12,750,000        (852,000

 

 

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

     Call        06/21/2024        2,900        USD        75.00        USD        21,750,000        (130,500

 

 

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.

     Call        07/19/2024        3,000        USD        17.50        USD        5,250,000        (105,000

 

 

Pan American Silver Corp.

     Call        10/18/2024        5,000        USD        15.00        USD        7,500,000        (2,150,000

 

 

Piedmont Lithium, Inc.

     Call        05/17/2024        2,000        USD        19.00        USD        3,800,000        (10,000

 

 

Piedmont Lithium, Inc.

     Call        08/16/2024        4,000        USD        21.00        USD        8,400,000        (190,000

 

 

Royal Gold, Inc.

     Call        07/19/2024        1,000        USD        145.00        USD        14,500,000        (97,500

 

 

Torex Gold Resources, Inc.

     Call        07/19/2024        7,000        CAD        19.00        CAD        13,300,000        (927,977

 

 

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

     Call        09/20/2024        2,000        USD        60.00        USD        12,000,000        (370,000

 

 

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

     Call        09/20/2024        6,000        USD        55.00        USD        33,000,000        (2,010,000

 

 

Subtotal – Equity Call Options Written

                          (26,602,500

 

 

Equity Risk

                       

 

 

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

     Put        08/16/2024        1,000        USD        50.00        USD        5,000,000        (40,000

 

 

Albemarle Corp.

     Put        06/21/2024        1,000        USD        90.00        USD        9,000,000        (80,500

 

 

A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc.

     Put        09/20/2024        1,000        USD        25.00        USD        2,500,000        (32,500

 

 

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd.

     Put        10/18/2024        1,000        USD        18.00        USD        1,800,000        (92,500

 

 

Barrick Gold Corp.

     Put        09/20/2024        1,000        USD        16.00        USD        1,600,000        (96,500

 

 

Cameco Corp.

     Put        06/21/2024        2,000        USD        37.00        USD        7,400,000        (77,000

 

 

DRDGOLD Ltd.

     Put        05/17/2024        2,000        USD        7.50        USD        1,500,000        (30,000

 

 

Eldorado Gold Corp.

     Put        07/19/2024        2,000        USD        9.00        USD        1,800,000        (75,000

 

 

Endeavour Mining PLC

     Put        09/20/2024        2,000        CAD        24.50        CAD        4,900,000        (192,496

 

 

Filo Corp.

     Put        06/21/2024        1,000        CAD        18.50        CAD        1,850,000        (11,259

 

 

Franco-Nevada Corp.

     Put        10/18/2024        1,000        USD        95.00        USD        9,500,000        (130,000

 

 

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

     Put        08/16/2024        1,000        USD        39.00        USD        3,900,000        (40,000

 

 

Hudbay Minerals, Inc.

     Put        10/18/2024        2,000        USD        7.50        USD        1,500,000        (105,000

 

 

IAMGOLD Corp.

     Put        09/20/2024        3,000        USD        3.00        USD        900,000        (75,000

 

 

MP Materials Corp.

     Put        05/17/2024        1,000        USD        15.00        USD        1,500,000        (42,500

 

 

Newmont Corp.

     Put        09/20/2024        2,000        USD        32.50        USD        6,500,000        (116,000

 

 

Novagold Resources, Inc.

     Put        09/20/2024        3,000        USD        3.00        USD        900,000        (150,000

 

 

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

     Put        06/21/2024        1,500        USD        60.00        USD        9,000,000        (236,250

 

 

Pan American Silver Corp.

     Put        10/18/2024        1,000        USD        12.00        USD        1,200,000        (17,500

 

 

Piedmont Lithium, Inc.

     Put        11/15/2024        2,000        USD        10.00        USD        2,000,000        (340,000

 

 

Royal Gold, Inc.

     Put        07/19/2024        1,000        USD        95.00        USD        9,500,000        (45,000

 

 

Seabridge Gold, Inc.

     Put        07/19/2024        1,000        USD        11.00        USD        1,100,000        (10,000

 

 

SPDR Gold Shares

     Put        06/21/2024        200        USD        192.00        USD        3,840,000        (3,200

 

 

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.

     Put        07/19/2024        3,000        CAD        8.50        CAD        2,550,000        (32,688

 

 

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

     Put        09/20/2024        1,000        USD        39.00        USD        3,900,000        (40,000

 

 

Subtotal – Equity Put Options Written

                          (2,110,893

 

 

Total Open Exchange-Traded Equity Options Written

 

                  $ (28,713,393

 

 

 

(a) 

Open Exchange-Traded Options Written collateralized by $79,714 cash held with Morgan Stanley.

*

Notional Value is calculated by multiplying the Number of Contracts by the Exercise Price by the multiplier.

 

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

 

10   Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund


Abbreviations:
CAD  –Canadian Dollar
SPDR –Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt
USD  –U.S. Dollar

 

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

 

11   Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund


Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2024

 

Assets:

  

Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $1,227,088,899)

   $ 1,875,778,154  

 

 

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value
(Cost $25,834,343)

     25,833,761  

 

 

Deposits with brokers:
Cash collateral – OTC Derivatives

     79,714  

 

 

Cash

     1,210,028  

 

 

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $3,741,936)

     3,722,280  

 

 

Receivable for:

  

Investments sold

     1,044,459  

 

 

Fund shares sold

     2,194,211  

 

 

Dividends

     957,587  

 

 

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     138,910  

 

 

Other assets

     51,030  

 

 

Total assets

     1,911,010,134  

 

 

Liabilities:

  

Other investments:

  

Options written, at value (premiums received $19,043,398)

     28,713,393  

 

 

Payable for:

  

Investments purchased

     11,573,826  

 

 

Fund shares reacquired

     2,731,731  

 

 

Accrued fees to affiliates

     915,133  

 

 

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     34,288  

 

 

Accrued other operating expenses

     134,639  

 

 

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     148,145  

 

 

Total liabilities

     44,251,155  

 

 

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 1,866,758,979  

 

 

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 2,977,021,907  

 

 

Distributable earnings (loss)

     (1,110,262,928

 

 
   $ 1,866,758,979  

 

 

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $ 831,276,341  

 

 

Class C

   $ 73,420,131  

 

 

Class R

   $ 123,912,054  

 

 

Class Y

   $ 494,604,017  

 

 

Class R5

   $ 1,246,433  

 

 

Class R6

   $  342,300,003  

 

 

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

 

Class A

     34,116,061  

 

 

Class C

     3,391,069  

 

 

Class R

     5,376,171  

 

 

Class Y

     20,270,509  

 

 

Class R5

     51,047  

 

 

Class R6

     13,887,785  

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 24.37  

 

 

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $24.37 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 25.79  

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 21.65  

 

 

Class R:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 23.05  

 

 

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 24.40  

 

 

Class R5:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 24.42  

 

 

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 24.65  

 

 
 

 

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

 

12   Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund


Consolidated Statement of Operations

For the year ended April 30, 2024

 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $2,880,019)

   $ 23,371,482  

 

 

Dividends from affiliates

     1,141,320  

 

 

Total investment income

     24,512,802  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     10,870,042  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     258,425  

 

 

Custodian fees

     127,996  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     1,931,245  

 

 

Class C

     763,463  

 

 

Class R

     594,875  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y

     2,929,448  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R5

     1,309  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R6

     97,801  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     45,822  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     124,844  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     350,734  

 

 

Professional services fees

     84,976  

 

 

Other

     31,690  

 

 

Total expenses

     18,212,670  

 

 

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

     (25,292

 

 

Net expenses

     18,187,378  

 

 

Net investment income

     6,325,424  

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Unaffiliated investment securities

     (126,663,803

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     4,699,052  

 

 

Foreign currencies

     (93,523

 

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

     (29,736

 

 

Option contracts written

     43,409,704  

 

 
     (78,678,306

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

  

Unaffiliated investment securities

     69,754,345  

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     (3,260,038

 

 

Foreign currencies

     (13,585

 

 

Option contracts written

     (15,812,449

 

 
     50,668,273  

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     (28,010,033

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ (21,684,609

 

 

 

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

 

13   Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund


Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023

 

     2024     2023  

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 6,325,424     $ 9,438,773  

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     (78,678,306     (256,121,886

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation

     50,668,273       34,155,590  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (21,684,609     (212,527,523

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

     (6,582,803     (3,777,806

 

 

Class C

     (38,982      

 

 

Class R

     (715,526     (185,799

 

 

Class Y

     (5,211,617     (3,820,437

 

 

Class R5

     (14,338     (4,070

 

 

Class R6

     (4,140,261     (2,622,908

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

     (16,703,527     (10,411,020

 

 

Share transactions–net:

    

Class A

     (77,119,299     (49,378,469

 

 

Class C

     (16,861,360     (10,841,252

 

 

Class R

     (10,805,631     (5,748,846

 

 

Class Y

     (59,905,707     (38,913,355

 

 

Class R5

     (28,092     (701,763

 

 

Class R6

     5,473,440       15,804,056  

 

 

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

     (159,246,649     (89,779,629

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (197,634,785     (312,718,172

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

     2,064,393,764       2,377,111,936  

 

 

End of year

   $ 1,866,758,979     $ 2,064,393,764  

 

 

 

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

 

14   Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund


Consolidated Financial Highlights

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

                       

Year ended 04/30/24

    $24.58       $ 0.06       $(0.08     $(0.02     $(0.19     $24.37       (0.04 )%(d)      $ 831,276       1.10 %(d)      1.10 %(d)      0.26 %(d)      30

Year ended 04/30/23

    26.81       0.09       (2.22     (2.13     (0.10     24.58       (7.90 )(d)      924,057       1.06 (d)      1.06 (d)      0.43 (d)      30  

Year ended 04/30/22

    27.70       0.05       (0.01     0.04       (0.93     26.81       0.43 (d)      1,070,962       1.05 (d)      1.05 (d)      0.19 (d)      32  

Year ended 04/30/21

    21.77       0.06       6.30       6.36       (0.43     27.70       29.28 (d)      1,098,007       1.05 (d)      1.05 (d)      0.21 (d)      43  

Ten months ended 04/30/20

    17.87       0.02       3.94       3.96       (0.06     21.77       22.21       705,341       1.17 (e)      1.20 (e)      0.13 (e)      44  

Year ended 06/30/19

    15.51       0.00       2.36       2.36             17.87       15.22       532,925       1.17       1.18       0.00       35  

Class C

                       

Year ended 04/30/24

    21.84       (0.10     (0.08     (0.18     (0.01     21.65       (0.82     73,420       1.86       1.86       (0.50     30  

Year ended 04/30/23

    23.89       (0.06     (1.99     (2.05           21.84       (8.58     93,031       1.82       1.82       (0.33     30  

Year ended 04/30/22

    24.98       (0.14     (0.02     (0.16     (0.93     23.89       (0.34     116,380       1.81       1.81       (0.57     32  

Year ended 04/30/21

    19.68       (0.14     5.70       5.56       (0.26     24.98       28.27       128,089       1.81       1.81       (0.55     43  

Ten months ended 04/30/20

    16.20       (0.09     3.57       3.48             19.68       21.48       99,528       1.92 (e)      1.96 (e)      (0.62 )(e)      44  

Year ended 06/30/19

    14.17       (0.10     2.13       2.03             16.20       14.33       88,904       1.92       1.93       (0.76     35  

Class R

                       

Year ended 04/30/24

    23.26       0.00       (0.08     (0.08     (0.13     23.05       (0.31     123,912       1.36       1.36       0.00       30  

Year ended 04/30/23

    25.35       0.04       (2.10     (2.06     (0.03     23.26       (8.10     136,937       1.32       1.32       0.17       30  

Year ended 04/30/22

    26.32       (0.02     (0.02     (0.04     (0.93     25.35       0.14       157,476       1.31       1.31       (0.07     32  

Year ended 04/30/21

    20.69       (0.01     5.98       5.97       (0.34     26.32       28.90       153,232       1.31       1.31       (0.05     43  

Ten months ended 04/30/20

    16.98       (0.02     3.75       3.73       (0.02     20.69       21.99       125,316       1.42 (e)      1.46 (e)      (0.12 )(e)      44  

Year ended 06/30/19

    14.77       (0.04     2.25       2.21             16.98       14.96       113,589       1.42       1.43       (0.25     35  

Class Y

                       

Year ended 04/30/24

    24.61       0.11       (0.08     0.03       (0.24     24.40       0.21       494,604       0.86       0.86       0.50       30  

Year ended 04/30/23

    26.86       0.15       (2.24     (2.09     (0.16     24.61       (7.68     568,856       0.82       0.82       0.67       30  

Year ended 04/30/22

    27.69       0.12       (0.02     0.10       (0.93     26.86       0.64       675,653       0.81       0.81       0.43       32  

Year ended 04/30/21

    21.78       0.12       6.31       6.43       (0.52     27.69       29.57       600,958       0.81       0.81       0.45       43  

Ten months ended 04/30/20

    17.88       0.06       3.93       3.99       (0.09     21.78       22.41       349,290       0.92 (e)      0.96 (e)      0.38 (e)      44  

Year ended 06/30/19

    15.48       0.04       2.36       2.40             17.88       15.50       229,569       0.92       0.93       0.24       35  

Class R5

                       

Year ended 04/30/24

    24.63       0.13       (0.08     0.05       (0.26     24.42       0.31       1,246       0.76       0.76       0.60       30  

Year ended 04/30/23

    26.89       0.17       (2.24     (2.07     (0.19     24.63       (7.60     1,144       0.73       0.73       0.76       30  

Year ended 04/30/22

    27.69       0.14       (0.01     0.13       (0.93     26.89       0.75       2,164       0.72       0.72       0.52       32  

Year ended 04/30/21

    21.79       0.16       6.31       6.47       (0.57     27.69       29.75       141       0.69       0.69       0.57       43  

Ten months ended 04/30/20

    17.87       0.08       3.95       4.03       (0.11     21.79       22.65       30       0.77 (e)      0.77 (e)      0.53 (e)      44  

Period ended 06/30/19(f)

    14.75       0.01       3.11       3.12             17.87       21.15       12       0.80 (e)      0.80 (e)      0.35 (e)      35  

Class R6

                       

Year ended 04/30/24

    24.87       0.15       (0.08     0.07       (0.29     24.65       0.38       342,300       0.69       0.69       0.67       30  

Year ended 04/30/23

    27.15       0.18       (2.25     (2.07     (0.21     24.87       (7.52     340,370       0.66       0.66       0.83       30  

Year ended 04/30/22

    27.94       0.16       (0.02     0.14       (0.93     27.15       0.78       354,476       0.65       0.65       0.59       32  

Year ended 04/30/21

    21.98       0.16       6.37       6.53       (0.57     27.94       29.79       293,817       0.66       0.66       0.60       43  

Ten months ended 04/30/20

    18.03       0.09       3.98       4.07       (0.12     21.98       22.65       197,933       0.74 (e)      0.74 (e)      0.56 (e)      44  

Year ended 06/30/19

    15.58       0.06       2.39       2.45             18.03       15.73       133,853       0.75       0.76       0.41       35  

 

(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. For the year ended April 30, 2021, the portfolio turnover calculation excludes the value of securities purchased of $210,653,892 and sold of $9,084,044 in the effort to realign the Fund’s portfolio holdings after the reorganization of Invesco Gold & Precious Metals Fund into the Fund.

(d)

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 0.24% for the years ended April 30, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

Commencement date after the close of business on May 24, 2019.

 

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

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

April 30, 2024

NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco 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 and the Invesco 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. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.

 The Fund will seek to gain exposure to the commodity market through investments in the Subsidiary. The Subsidiary was organized by the Fund to invest in gold bullion and other precious metals, shares of exchange-traded funds that invest in gold bullion (Gold ETFs), commodity linked derivatives related to gold or other special mineral (including commodity futures, financial futures, options and swap contracts, and certain fixed-income securities and other investments that may serve as margin or collateral for its derivatives positions). 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. 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 eight 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 eighth 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.

A security listed or traded on an exchange is generally valued at its trade price or official closing price that day as of the close of the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any trades or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid or ask 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 using prices provided by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the daily settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Where a final settlement price exists, exchange-traded options are valued at the final settlement price from the exchange where the option principally trades. Where a final settlement price does not exist, exchange-traded options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask price generally from the exchange where the option principally trades.

Securities of investment companies that are not exchange-traded (e.g., open-end mutual funds) are valued using such company’s end-of-business-day net asset value per share.

Deposits, other obligations of U.S. and non-U.S. banks and financial institutions are valued at their daily account value.

Swap agreements are fair valued using an evaluated quote, if available, provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service are valued based on a model which may include end-of-day net present values, spreads, ratings, industry, company performance and returns of referenced assets. Centrally cleared swap agreements are valued at the daily settlement price determined by the relevant exchange or clearinghouse.

Fixed income securities (including convertible debt securities) generally are valued on the basis of prices provided by independent pricing services. Prices 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, and their value may be adjusted accordingly. 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 New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”) may use various pricing services to obtain market quotations as well as fair value prices. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become not representative of market value in the Adviser’s judgment (“unreliable”). If, between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, a significant event occurs that makes the closing price of the security unreliable, the Adviser 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 in accordance with Board-approved policies and related Adviser procedures (“Valuation Procedures”). 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 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.

Unlisted securities will be valued using prices provided by independent pricing services or by another method that the Adviser, in its judgment, believes better reflects the security’s fair value in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

Non-traded rights and warrants shall be valued at intrinsic value if the terms of the rights and warrants are available, specifically the subscription or exercise price and the ratio. Intrinsic value is calculated as the daily market closing price of the security to be received less the subscription price, which is then adjusted by the exercise ratio. In the case of warrants, an option pricing model supplied by an independent pricing service may be used based on market data such as volatility, stock price and interest rate from the independent pricing service and strike price and exercise period from verified terms.

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 mean between the last bid and ask prices may be used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are fair valued by the Adviser in accordance with the Valuation Procedures. If a fair value price provided by a pricing service is unreliable, the Adviser will fair value the security using the Valuation Procedures. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/ask 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.

 

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Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism, significant governmental actions or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the consolidated financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The price the Fund could receive upon the sale of any investment may differ from the Adviser’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that are valued using a fair valuation technique. When fair valuation techniques are applied, the Adviser uses available information, including both observable and unobservable inputs and assumptions, to determine a methodology that will result in a valuation that the Adviser believes approximates market value. Fund securities that are fair valued may be subject to greater fluctuation in their value from one day to the next than would be the case if market quotations were used. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, and the degree of subjectivity in such decisions, the Fund could realize a greater or lesser than expected gain or loss upon the sale of the investment.

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 an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. 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 Consolidated 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 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, the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities and its “country of risk” as determined by a third party service provider, 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 consolidated 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 Subsidiary is classified as a controlled foreign corporation under Subchapter N of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, the Fund is required to increase its taxable income by its share of the Subsidiary’s income. Net investment losses of the Subsidiary cannot be deducted by the Fund in the current period nor carried forward to offset taxable income in future periods.

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 based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. 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. The accompanying financial statements reflect the financial position of the Fund and its Subsidiary and the results of operations on a consolidated basis. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

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

 

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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 Consolidated 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 Consolidated Statement of Operations.

The performance of the Fund may be materially affected positively or negatively by foreign currency strength or weakness relative to the U.S. dollar. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, political, economic, or social instability and development, and imposition of currency controls. Currency controls in certain foreign jurisdictions may cause the Fund to experience significant delays in its ability to repatriate its assets in U.S. dollars at quoted spot rates, and it is possible that the Fund’s ability to convert certain foreign currencies into U.S. dollars may be limited and may occur at discounts to quoted rates. As a result, the value of the Fund’s assets and liabilities denominated in such currencies that would ultimately be realized could differ from those reported on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Certain foreign companies may be subject to sanctions, embargoes, or other governmental actions that may limit the ability to invest in, receive, hold, or sell the securities of such companies, all of which affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the consolidated financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

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 exchange of the two currencies on the settlement date, 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).

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 for hedging 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 Consolidated 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 Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

K.

Call Options Purchased and Written – The Fund may write covered 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. 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 “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 Consolidated 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 Consolidated 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.

When the Fund buys a call option, an amount equal to the premium paid by the Fund is recorded as an investment on the Consolidated 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 Consolidated 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.

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. 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 Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on put options purchased and put options written are included in the Consolidated 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.

M.

Other Risks – The Subsidiary will seek to gain exposure to gold bullion and other precious metals, Gold ETFs, commodity-linked derivatives related to gold or other special minerals (including commodity futures, financial futures, options and swap contracts), and certain fixed income securities and other investments that may serve as margin or collateral for its derivatives positions. The Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the Subsidiary’s investments.

The Fund is classified as a “non-diversified” fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Accordingly, the Fund may invest a greater portion of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or limited number of issuers than a “diversified” fund. To the extent that the Fund invests a higher percentage of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or limited number of issuers, the Fund is more subject to the risks associated with and developments affecting that issuer or limited number of issuers than a fund that invests more widely.

 

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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 the Adviser. 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*  

 

 

Up to $200 million

     0.750%  

 

 

Next $150 million

     0.720%  

 

 

Next $350 million

     0.680%  

 

 

Next $1.3 billion

     0.560%  

 

 

Next $2 billion

     0.460%  

 

 

Next $2 billion

     0.410%  

 

 

Next $2 billion

     0.385%  

 

 

Next $8 billion

     0.360%  

 

 

 

*

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 year ended April 30, 2024, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.60%.

 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 Fund.

 Effective July 1, 2023, the Adviser has agreed, for an indefinite period, 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 the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “boundary limits”). Prior to July 1, 2023, the same boundary limits were in effect with an expiration date of June 30, 2023. 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. Invesco may amend and/or terminate these boundary limits at any time in its sole discretion and will inform the Board of Trustees of any such changes. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these boundary limits.

 Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2025, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $23,889.

 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 year ended April 30, 2024, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Consolidated 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 year ended April 30, 2024, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Consolidated 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 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 “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Class A Plan, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred for the period, up to a maximum 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 Plans, 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 Plans 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 year ended April 30, 2024, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Consolidated 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 year ended April 30, 2024, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $94,865 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $2,655 and $7,473 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

 For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund incurred $115,849 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. 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.

 

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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 Adviser’s 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 April 30, 2024. 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 consolidated 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

   $ 36,886,713      $ 372,362,635        $ 585,422        $ 409,834,770  

 

 

Bosnia Hercegovina

            7,949,649                   7,949,649  

 

 

Brazil

     52,298,245                          52,298,245  

 

 

Burkina Faso

     41,566,521                          41,566,521  

 

 

Canada

     936,245,510        462,550                   936,708,060  

 

 

Colombia

     11,835,931                          11,835,931  

 

 

Egypt

            6,644,320                   6,644,320  

 

 

South Africa

     63,828,314                          63,828,314  

 

 

Turkey

     28,398,819                          28,398,819  

 

 

United Kingdom

     49,016,979                          49,016,979  

 

 

United States

     251,608,826                          251,608,826  

 

 

Zambia

     16,087,720                          16,087,720  

 

 

Money Market Funds

     25,833,761                          25,833,761  

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

     1,513,607,339        387,419,154          585,422          1,901,611,915  

 

 

Other Investments - Liabilities*

               

 

 

Options Written

     (28,713,393                        (28,713,393

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 1,484,893,946      $ 387,419,154        $ 585,422        $ 1,872,898,522  

 

 

 

*

Options written are shown at value.

NOTE 4–Derivative Investments

The Fund may enter into an 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 Investments at Period-End

The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of April 30, 2024:

 

     Value  
Derivative Liabilities    Equity
Risk
 

 

 

Options written, at value – Exchange-Traded

   $ (28,713,393

 

 

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

     28,713,393  

 

 

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

   $  

 

 

Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended April 30, 2024

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
Consolidated Statement of Operations

 

 
     Currency
Risk
   

Equity

Risk

    Total  

 

 
                    

Realized Gain (Loss):

      

Forward foreign currency contracts

   $ (29,736   $     $ (29,736

 

 

Options written

           43,409,704       43,409,704  

 

 

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

      

Options written

           (15,812,449     (15,812,449

 

 

Total

   $ (29,736   $ 27,597,255     $ 27,567,519  

 

 

 

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

 

     Forward             Equity  
     Foreign Currency             Options  
     Contracts             Written  

 

 

Average notional value

     $4,075,326           $407,999,749  

 

 

Average contracts

               142,627  

 

 

NOTE 5–Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase securities from or sell securities to certain other affiliated 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 that is or could be considered an “affiliated person” by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers is made in reliance on Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act and, to the extent applicable, related SEC staff positions. Each such transaction is effected at the security’s “current market price”, as provided for in these procedures and Rule 17a-7. Pursuant to these procedures, for the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund engaged in securities purchases of $8,136,864.

NOTE 6–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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $1,403.

NOTE 7–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 8–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 Consolidated 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 9–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended April 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

     2024             2023  

 

 

Ordinary income*

   $ 16,703,527             $ 10,411,020  

 

 

 

*

Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any.

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2024  

 

 

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 16,849,092  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation – investments

     545,477,375  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) – foreign currencies

     (24,922

 

 

Temporary book/tax differences

     (155,072

 

 

Capital loss carryforward

     (1,672,409,401

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     2,977,021,907  

 

 

Total net assets

   $ 1,866,758,979  

 

 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to passive foreign investment companies.

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

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. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

 

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The Fund has a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2024, as follows:

 

Capital Loss Carryforward*  

 

 
Expiration    Short-Term      Long-Term      Total  

 

 

Not subject to expiration

     $236,578,877        $1,435,830,524        $1,672,409,401  

 

 

 

*

Capital loss carryforward 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 10–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended April 30, 2024 was $548,347,287 and $655,810,374, 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

   $ 625,975,867  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (80,498,492

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 545,477,375  

 

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $1,327,421,147.

NOTE 11–Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of passive foreign investment companies, on April 30, 2024, undistributed net investment income was increased by $3,147,396, undistributed net realized gain (loss) was decreased by $3,144,021 and shares of beneficial interest was decreased by $3,375. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 12–Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
     Year ended     Year ended  
     April 30, 2024(a)     April 30, 2023  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Sold:

        

Class A

     5,506,560     $ 123,711,403       7,174,707     $ 156,993,090  

 

 

Class C

     466,657       9,352,347       752,893       14,825,588  

 

 

Class R

     1,504,943       31,679,165       1,679,267       34,709,397  

 

 

Class Y

     5,174,484       115,305,282       9,661,675       210,274,225  

 

 

Class R5

     95,524       2,051,778       32,221       775,134  

 

 

Class R6

     5,781,465       130,542,828       6,728,378       148,650,412  

 

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

        

Class A

     268,361       6,040,773       160,276       3,421,902  

 

 

Class C

     1,715       34,398       -       -  

 

 

Class R

     33,537       714,677       9,168       185,372  

 

 

Class Y

     182,307       4,105,545       139,194       2,973,187  

 

 

Class R5

     632       14,240       187       4,000  

 

 

Class R6

     174,584       3,968,283       119,172       2,570,535  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

        

Class A

     377,474       8,306,972       327,581       7,079,647  

 

 

Class C

     (425,189     (8,306,972     (368,386     (7,079,647

 

 

Reacquired:

        

Class A

     (9,633,845     (215,178,447     (10,015,837     (216,873,108

 

 

Class C

     (912,611     (17,941,133     (996,151     (18,587,193

 

 

Class R

     (2,050,621     (43,199,473     (2,011,492     (40,643,615

 

 

Class Y

     (8,198,300     (179,316,534     (11,841,667     (252,160,767

 

 

Class R5

     (91,540     (2,094,110     (66,464     (1,480,897

 

 

Class R6

     (5,754,160     (129,037,671     (6,217,403     (135,416,891

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

     (7,498,023   $ (159,246,649     (4,732,681   $ (89,779,629

 

 

 

(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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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, including the consolidated schedule of investments, of Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund and its subsidiary (one of the funds constituting AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of April 30, 2024, the related consolidated statement of operations for the year ended April 30, 2024, the consolidated statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024, including the related notes, and the consolidated financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of April 30, 2024, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, Texas

June 20, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

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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 November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

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.

 

          ACTUAL  

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before

expenses)

    
    

Beginning

 Account Value 
(11/01/23)

 

Ending

 Account Value 

(04/30/24)1

 

Expenses

  Paid During  

Period

 

Ending

 Account Value 
(04/30/24)2

 

Expenses

  Paid During  
Period2

 

  Annualized  

Expense

Ratio

Class A

  $1,000.00   $1,215.20   $6.11   $1,019.34   $5.57   1.11%

Class C

   1,000.00    1,210.70   10.28    1,015.56    9.37   1.87 

Class R

   1,000.00    1,213.40    7.54    1,018.05    6.87   1.37 

Class Y

   1,000.00    1,216.70    4.79    1,020.54    4.37   0.87 

Class R5

   1,000.00    1,217.00    4.24    1,021.03    3.87   0.77 

Class R6

   1,000.00    1,217.80    3.86    1,021.38    3.52   0.70 

 

1

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024, 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 182/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year–end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended April 30, 2024:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

            

Qualified Dividend Income*

     100.00                        

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

     26.79  

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

     0.00  

Qualified Business Income*

     0.00  

Business Interest Income*

     0.00  
* The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

 

25   Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.

 

 Name, Year of Birth and
 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or
Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee
During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Interested Trustees                
Jeffrey H. Kupor1 - 1968 Trustee   2024  

Senior Managing Director and General Counsel, Invesco Ltd.; Trustee, Invesco Foundation, Inc.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Executive Vice President, Invesco Asset Management (Bermuda), Ltd., Invesco Investments (Bermuda) Ltd.; and Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation, Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; and Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC

  164   None
Douglas Sharp1 - 1974 Trustee   2024  

Senior Managing Director and Head of Americas & EMEA, Invesco Ltd.

 

Formerly: Director and Chairman Invesco UK Limited; Director, Chairman and Chief Executive, Invesco Fund Managers Limited

  164   None

 

1

Mr. Kupor and Mr. Sharp are considered interested persons (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because they are officers of the Adviser to the Trust, and officers of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser.

 

T-1   Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and
 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or
Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee
During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees                

Beth Ann Brown - 1968

Trustee (2019) and Chair (2022)

  2019  

Independent Consultant

 

Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; and Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.

  164   Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Formerly: Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); President and Director Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds

Carol Deckbar - 1962

Trustee

  2024  

Formerly: Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, TIAA Financial Services; Executive Vice President and Principal, College Retirement Equities Fund at TIAA; Executive Vice President and Head of Institutional Investments and Endowment Services, TIAA

  164   Formerly: Board Member, TIAA Asset Management, Inc.; and Board Member, TH Real Estate Group Holdings Company

Cynthia Hostetler - 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; and Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  164   Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Investment Company Institute (professional organization); and Independent Directors Council (professional organization)

Eli Jones - 1961

Trustee

  2016  

Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University

 

Formerly: Dean of Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; and Director, Arvest Bank

  164   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); Board Member of the regional board, First Financial Bank Texas; and Boad Member, First Financial Bankshares, Inc. Texas

Elizabeth Krentzman - 1959

Trustee

  2019  

Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; and Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP

  164   Formerly: Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment fund); Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee and Membership Committee; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. - 1956
Trustee
  2019  

Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Member and Chairman, of the Bentley University, Business School Advisory Council; Formerly: Board Member and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP

James “Jim” Liddy - 1959

Trustee

  2024  

Formerly: Chairman, Global Financial Services, Americas and Retired Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Director and Treasurer, Gulfside Place Condominium Association, Inc. and Non-Executive Director, Kellenberg Memorial High School

 

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Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and
 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or
Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee
During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees–(continued)            

Prema Mathai-Davis - 1950

Trustee

  2003  

Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; and Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute

  164   Member of Board of Positive Planet US (non-profit) and HealthCare Chaplaincy Network (non-profit)

Joel W. Motley - 1952

Trustee

  2019  

Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization); and Member of the Vestry and the Investment Committee of Trinity Church Wall Street.

 

Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); and Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor)

  164   Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non- profit legal advocacy); and Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds;

Teresa M. Ressel - 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Group Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); and Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury

  164   None

Robert C. Troccoli - 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   None

Daniel S. Vandivort -1954

Trustee

  2019  

President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) and Member, Investment Committee of Historic Charleston Foundation

 

Formerly: President and Chief Investment Officer, previously Head of Fixed Income, Weiss Peck and Greer/Robeco Investment Management; Trustee and Chair, Weiss Peck and Greer Funds Board; and various capacities at CS First Boston including Head of Fixed Income at First Boston Asset Management.

  164   Formerly: Trustee and Governance Chair, Oppenheimer Funds; Treasurer, Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America

 

T-3   Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and
 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or
Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee
During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Officers            

Glenn Brightman - 1972

President and Principal Executive Officer

  2023  

Chief Operating Officer, Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Manager, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC.

 

Formerly: Global Head of Finance, Invesco Ltd; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Nuveen

  N/A   N/A

Melanie Ringold - 1975

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2023  

Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc.; Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary, SteelPath Funds Remediation LLC; and Secretary and Senior Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation

 

Formerly: Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc., Assistant Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Investment Advisers LLC; and Assistant Secretary and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr - 1962

Senior Vice President

  2006  

Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings (Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; and President Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée

 

Formerly: Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company, Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); President, Trimark Investments Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltee; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.;Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; and Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser)

  N/A   N/A

 

T-4   Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and
 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or
Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee
During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Officers–(continued)            

Tony Wong - 1973

Senior Vice President

  2023  

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director and Chairman, Invesco Private Capital, Inc., INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc. and INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Director, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC and SNW Asset Management Corporation; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; and Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.

  N/A   N/A

Stephanie C. Butcher - 1971

Senior Vice President

  2023  

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Asset Management Limited

  N/A   N/A

Adrien Deberghes - 1967

Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President

  2020  

Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Invesco Trust Company; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom - 1969

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

  N/A   N/A

Todd F. Kuehl - 1969

Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President

  2020  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser)

  N/A   N/A

James Bordewick, Jr. - 1959

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2022  

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Legal Officer, KingsCrowd, Inc. (research and analytical platform for investment in private capital markets); Chief Operating Officer and Head of Legal and Regulatory, Netcapital (private capital investment platform); Managing Director, General Counsel of asset management and Chief Compliance Officer for asset management and private banking, Bank of America Corporation; Chief Legal Officer, Columbia Funds and BofA Funds; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management; Chief Legal Officer, MFS Funds; Associate, Ropes & Gray; and Associate, Gaston Snow & Ely Bartlett

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund   Investment Adviser   Distributor   Auditors
11 Greenway Plaza   Invesco Advisers, Inc.   Invesco Distributors, Inc.   PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, TX 77046-1173   1331 Spring Street, NW, Suite 2500   11 Greenway Plaza   1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800
  Atlanta, GA 30309   Houston, TX 77046-1173   Houston, TX 77002-5021
Counsel to the Fund   Counsel to the Independent Trustees   Transfer Agent   Custodian
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP   Sidley Austin LLP   Invesco Investment Services, Inc.   State Street Bank and Trust Company
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600   787 Seventh Avenue   11 Greenway Plaza   225 Franklin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018   New York, NY 10019   Houston, TX 77046-1173   Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

T-5   Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund


Proxy Results

A Special Joint Meeting (“Meeting”) of Shareholders of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), a Delaware statutory trust (“Trust”), was held on January 16, 2024. The Meeting was held for the following purpose:

 

(1)

Elect 14 trustees to the Board of Trustees of the Trust, each of whom will serve until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

The results of the voting on the above matter were as follows:

 

      Matter    Votes For   

Votes

Against/Withheld

(1)*

   Beth Ann Brown    595,446,022.84    16,915,661.31
   Carol Deckbar    595,102,087.25    17,259,596.89
   Cynthia Hostetler    595,359,921.21    17,001,762.94
   Dr. Eli Jones    594,949,311.14    17,412,373.00
   Elizabeth Krentzman    595,453,833.65    16,907,850.50
   Jeffrey H. Kupor    595,342,690.51    17,018,993.64
   Anthony J. LaCava, Jr.    595,293,865.38    17,067,818.77
   James Liddy    594,980,026.97    17,381,657.17
   Dr. Prema Mathai-Davis    594,031,204.04    18,330,480.11
   Joel W. Motley    594,381,710.91    17,979,973.23
   Teresa M. Ressel    595,821,958.43    16,539,725.72
   Douglas Sharp    595,715,711.66    16,645,972.48
   Robert C. Troccoli    594,748,318.91    17,613,365.24
   Daniel S. Vandivort    595,002,691.19    17,358,992.96

* Proposal 1 required approval by a combined vote of all the portfolios of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds).

 

T-6   Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund


 

 

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Fund holdings and proxy voting information

The Fund provides a complete list of its portfolio holdings four times each year, at the end of each fiscal quarter. For the second and fourth quarters, the list appears, respectively, in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the list 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/ corporate/about-us/esg. 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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SEC file number(s): 811-03826 and 002-85905       Invesco Distributors, Inc.    O-GSM-AR-1           


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Annual Report to Shareholders    April 30, 2024

Invesco Small Cap Value Fund

Nasdaq:

A: VSCAX C: VSMCX R: VSRAX Y: VSMIX R6: SMVSX

 

 

2

 

 

Management’s Discussion

2

  Performance Summary

4

  Long-Term Fund Performance

6

  Supplemental Information

6

  Liquidity Risk Management Program

8

  Schedule of Investments

12

  Financial Statements

15

  Financial Highlights

16

  Notes to Financial Statements

23

  Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

24

  Fund Expenses

25

  Tax Information

T-1

  Trustees and Officers

T-6  

  Proxy Results

 

 

 

Beginning in July 2024, amendments adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission will substantially impact the design, content, and delivery of shareholder reports. These newly designed shareholder reports will highlight key fund information in a clear and concise format and must be mailed to each shareholder that has not elected to receive the reports electronically. Other information, including financial statements, will no longer be included in the shareholder report but will be available at invesco.com/reports, delivered upon request, and filed on a semi-annual basis on Form N-CSR.

If you would like to receive shareholder reports and other communications electronically instead of by mail, you may make that request 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. If you do not make this request or enroll in e-delivery, you will receive future shareholder reports and other communications by mail.


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, Class A shares of Invesco Small Cap Value Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), outperformed the Russell 2000 Value Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

 Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 4/30/23 to 4/30/24, 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

     33.73

Class C Shares

     32.74  

Class R Shares

     33.37  

Class Y Shares

     34.06  

Class R6 Shares

     34.20  

S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)

     22.66  

Russell 2000 Value Index (Style-Specific Index)

     14.03  

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

     16.95  

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

        

 

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

The US economy and equity markets remained resilient in the second quarter of 2023, as milder inflation data and better-than-expected corporate earnings supported equities, with most major indexes posting gains for the quarter and with some big tech names providing optimistic future guidance. Following the March 2023 banking crisis, markets stabilized in April, as corporate earnings season got underway with many companies exceeding earnings and revenue estimates. Facing persistently strong employment data, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised the federal funds rate by 0.25% at its May 2023 meeting,1 but left rates unchanged at its June meeting, giving investors the long-awaited “pause” in rate hikes, which sent equities broadly higher.

 Equity markets declined in the third quarter and into October 2023 as a resilient US economy complicated the Fed’s efforts to tame inflation. While inflation has slowed from its peak in 2022, in July 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% and the 12-month headline inflation rate rose to 3.2% from 3% in June.2 Due to the persistence of inflation, the Fed raised the federal funds rate again in July by 0.25%.1 The CPI data released in September was higher-than-expected and the overall US labor market remained tight with unemployment near historic lows. At the same time the third quarter year-over-year Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimate was 4.9%, far above expectations.2 Despite the higher-than-expected GDP for the third quarter of 2023, the Fed held interest rates steady at its September and October meetings, but left open the possibility of another rate hike before the end of the calendar year.1

 US equity markets posted strong gains in the fourth quarter of 2023 as investors anticipated the potential end of interest rate

hikes by the Fed. Inflation slowed during the period as the CPI 12-month headline inflation rate fell to 3.1% in November from 3.7% in September, significantly below the 2022 peak of 9.1%.2 The Fed kept rates steady at its mid-December meeting and indicated that three rate cuts are expected in 2024. Fed chairman Powell noted that “the Fed’s policy rate is likely at or near its peak for this tightening cycle,“1 which prompted a strong equity rally into 2023 year-end and the yield on the 10-year US Treasury to fall from nearly 5% in October to below 4%.3

 US equity markets rallied in the first quarter of 2024. In February, the S&P 500 Index closed above the 5,000 milestone for the first time.3 The US economy defied recession predictions, achieving a growth rate of 2.5% in 2023 and the labor market remained robust, with continued payroll gains and unemployment still historically low – below 4%.2 Inflation, however, remained persistent. January and February increases in the CPI were higher than expected, leading the Fed to defer its proposed interest rate cuts to the second half of 2024.1 Still, investors were mostly pleased by corporate earnings growth, except for three of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks. Apple, Alphabet and Tesla’s stock prices suffered due to disappointing earnings, sales and revenue, or weak forward guidance. Although the stock market had a strong start in 2024, the stock market retreated in April. As consumer spending and a strong labor market were driving economic activity, inflation and interest rate concerns persisted and investors feared another delay in expected rate cuts by the Fed, or worse, rate hikes.

 Despite continued higher rates and increased market volatility, US stocks for the fiscal year had strong positive returns of 22.66%, as measured by the S&P 500 Index.4

 During the fiscal year we continued to use our intrinsic value strategy, seeking to create

 

wealth by maintaining a long-term investment horizon and investing in companies selling at a significant discount to our estimate of their intrinsic value. We believe intrinsic value represents the fair economic worth of a business. Since our application of this strategy is highly disciplined and relatively unique, it is important to understand the benefits and limitations of our process. First, the investment strategy is intended to preserve your capital while growing it at above-market rates over the long-term. Second, our investments have little in common with popular stock market indexes and most of our peers. And third, the Fund’s short-term relative performance will naturally be different from stock market indexes and peers since we typically structure the portfolio significantly differently than these benchmarks.

 The Fund outperformed the Russell 2000 Value Index during the fiscal year. Drivers of relative Fund performance were mainly stock-specific. However, the Fund’s overweight positions in the industrials and energy sectors helped relative performance as these were the best performing sectors within the index for the fiscal year. An underweight position in the health care sector and the Fund’s avoidance of investments in the communication services sector also aided relative performance versus the Russell 2000 Value Index, as these sectors lagged. Select holdings in the industrials and utilities sectors were among the largest contributors on an absolute basis, while select holdings in the financials and information technology (IT) sectors were among the largest detractors from absolute Fund performance.

Vertiv Holdings in the industrials sector and Vistra Corporation in the utilities sector were the largest contributors to absolute Fund performance during the fiscal year. Vertiv is a manufacturer of electrical power, thermal management and other equipment for data centers. Shares were up after the company reported strong performance for 2023, driven by increased spending in data centers as a result of artificial intelligence (AI) investments. Vistra is one of the largest power producers and retail energy providers in the US. Shares of the company rose during the fiscal year due to an enhanced long-term demand growth outlook driven by the build out of energy-intensive AI data centers as well as strong financial results for 2023.

Western Alliance Bancorporation was the largest detractor from absolute performance for the fiscal year. The company is one of the largest regional banks in the US, primarily servicing the western and midwestern states, and it was a new purchase during the fiscal year. Shares pulled back at the beginning of 2024 following a weaker than expected earnings report, which gave us the opportunity to invest at an attractive discount to our estimate of intrinsic value. Specifically, the bank traded at a historically low price to tangible book value despite an attractive return on

 

 

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equity and a solid capital position. IT company Lumentum Holdings was also a large detractor from absolute Fund performance during the fiscal year. The company is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products for the communications and electronics end-markets. Shares fell during the fiscal year as the company continues to deal with low end-market demand due to the customer inventory correction in the telecommunications market.

 We believe the single most important indicator of how the Fund is positioned for potential future success is not our recent investment results or popular statistical measures, but rather the difference between current market prices and the Fund’s estimated intrinsic value — the aggregate business value of the portfolio based on our estimate of intrinsic value for each individual holding.

 At the end of the fiscal year, the difference between the market price and the estimated intrinsic value of the Fund was attractive according to our estimation. While there is no assurance that market value will ever reflect our estimate of the Fund’s intrinsic value, we believe the gap between price and estimated intrinsic value may provide above-average capital appreciation.

 We will continue to work hard to protect and grow the Fund’s estimated intrinsic value. We thank you for your investment in Invesco Small Cap Value Fund and for sharing our long-term investment perspective.

 

1

Source: US Federal Reserve

 

2

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

3

Source: Bloomberg LP

 

4

Source: Morningstar Direct

 

 

Portfolio manager(s):

Jonathan Edwards - Lead

Jonathan Mueller

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

 

 

 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

Results of a $10,000 Investment — Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 4/30/14

 

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1

Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.

2

Source: Lipper Inc.

 

Past performance cannot guarantee future results.

 The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management

fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;

performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.

 

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 4/30/24, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

        

Inception (6/21/99)

     11.15

10 Years

     9.84  

 5 Years

     15.72  

 1 Year

     26.36  

Class C Shares

        

Inception (6/21/99)

     11.14

10 Years

     9.81  

 5 Years

     16.22  

 1 Year

     31.74  

Class R Shares

        

10 Years

     10.18

 5 Years

     16.73  

 1 Year

     33.37  

Class Y Shares

        

Inception (8/12/05)

     11.34

10 Years

     10.73  

 5 Years

     17.35  

 1 Year

     34.06  

Class R6 Shares

        

10 Years

     10.77

 5 Years

     17.51  

 1 Year

     34.20  

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 those for Class A, Class C and Class I shares of the predecessor fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

 Class R shares incepted on April 17, 2020. Performance shown prior to that date is that of the Fund’s Class A shares at net asset value restated to reflect the higher 12b-1 fees applicable to Class R shares.

 Class R6 shares incepted on February 7, 2017. Performance shown prior to that date is that of the Fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.

 The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee 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.

 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, Class R 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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Supplemental Information

Invesco Small Cap Value Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of April 30, 2024, and is based on total net assets.

Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco.

To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

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 index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).

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.

 

 

Liquidity Risk Management Program

In compliance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program in accordance with the Liquidity Rule (the “Program”). The Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Fund (the “Board”) has appointed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”), the Fund’s investment adviser, as the Program’s administrator, and Invesco has delegated oversight of the Program to the Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”), which is composed of senior representatives from relevant business groups at Invesco.

As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures providing for an assessment, no less

frequently than annually, of the Fund’s liquidity risk that takes into account, as relevant to the Fund’s liquidity risk: (1) the Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; (2) short-term and long-term cash flow projections for the Fund during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; and (3) the Fund’s holdings of cash and cash equivalents and any borrowing arrangements. The Liquidity Rule also requires the classification of the Fund’s investments into categories that reflect the assessment of their relative liquidity under current market conditions. The Fund classifies its investments into one of four categories defined in the Liquidity Rule: “Highly Liquid,” “Moderately Liquid,” “Less Liquid,” and “Illiquid.” Funds that are not invested primarily in “Highly Liquid Investments” that are assets (cash or investments that are reasonably expected to be convertible into cash within three business days without significantly changing the market value of the investment) are required to establish a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum” (“HLIM”), which is the minimum percentage of net assets that must be invested in Highly Liquid Investments. Funds with HLIMs have procedures for addressing HLIM shortfalls, including reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) as required by the Program and the Liquidity Rule. In addition, the Fund may not acquire an investment if, immediately after the acquisition, over 15% of the Fund’s net assets would consist of “Illiquid Investments” that are assets (an investment that cannot reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment). The Liquidity Rule and the Program also require reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) if a Fund’s holdings of Illiquid Investments exceed 15% of the Fund’s assets.

At a meeting held on March 25-27, 2024, the Committee presented a report to the Board that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed the Program’s adequacy and effectiveness of implementation

(the “Report”). The Report covered the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (the “Program Reporting Period”). The Report discussed notable events affecting liquidity over the Program Reporting Period, including the impact of the end of an aggressive rate hike cycle, signs that inflation was abating and market liquidity was reverting to normal, and the overall market. The Report noted that there were no material changes to the Program during the Program Reporting Period.

The Report stated, in relevant part, that during the Program Reporting Period:

The Program, as adopted and implemented, remained reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk and was operated effectively to achieve that goal;

The Fund’s investment strategy remained appropriate for an open-end fund;

The Fund was able to meet requests for redemption without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund;

The Fund did not breach the 15% limit on Illiquid Investments; and

The Fund primarily held Highly Liquid Investments and therefore has not adopted an HLIM.

 

 

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

 

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Fund Information

Portfolio Composition

 

By sector    % of total net assets

Industrials

   23.13%

Information Technology

   16.43 

Financials

   13.78 

Materials

   11.36 

Energy

   9.89

Health Care

   6.81

Consumer Discretionary

   6.48

Utilities

   5.48

Consumer Staples

   3.51

Exchange-Traded Funds

   1.66

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

   1.47

Top 10 Equity Holdings*

 

            % of total net assets
  1.      Vertiv Holdings Co., Class A    3.15%
  2.      Coherent Corp.    3.02 
  3.      Lumentum Holdings, Inc.    2.97 
  4.      Vistra Corp.    2.93 
  5.      NRG Energy, Inc.    2.54 
  6.      Western Alliance Bancorporation    2.50 
  7.      Expedia Group, Inc.    2.39 
  8.      MaxLinear, Inc.    2.19 
  9.      MasTec, Inc.    2.00 
  10.      Huntington Bancshares, Inc.    1.98 

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

*

Excluding money market fund holdings, if any.

 

Data presented here are as of April 30, 2024.

 

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Schedule of Investments(a)

April 30, 2024

 

     Shares      Value  

 

 

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–96.87%

 

Aerospace & Defense–2.61%

 

Hensoldt AG (Germany)

     1,005,508      $    39,613,960  

 

 

Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy)

     3,202,400        73,597,713  

 

 

Theon International PLC
(Cyprus)(b)

     510,500        6,047,345  

 

 
        119,259,018  

 

 

Asset Management & Custody Banks–0.50%

 

WisdomTree, Inc.

     2,575,900        22,925,509  

 

 

Automotive Parts & Equipment–0.44%

 

Dana, Inc.

     1,620,496        20,142,765  

 

 

Biotechnology–1.95%

     

Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.(b)

     1,187,600        11,864,124  

 

 

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)(c)

     260,500        11,511,495  

 

 

Ascendis Pharma A/S, ADR (Denmark)(b)

     94,100        13,027,204  

 

 

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

     326,100        13,454,886  

 

 

Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)(c)

     270,400        6,789,744  

 

 

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(b)

     100,500        13,822,770  

 

 

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)(c)

     167,600        6,663,776  

 

 

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.(b)

     279,000        11,868,660  

 

 
        89,002,659  

 

 

Commodity Chemicals–1.15%

 

Cabot Corp.(c)

     302,700        27,615,321  

 

 

Orion S.A. (Germany)

     1,057,500        25,020,450  

 

 
        52,635,771  

 

 

Communications Equipment–3.94%

 

Harmonic, Inc.(b)

     4,144,600        44,513,004  

 

 

Lumentum Holdings, Inc.(b)(c)

     3,098,382        135,585,196  

 

 
     180,098,200  

 

 

Construction & Engineering–4.68%

 

AECOM

     524,218        48,416,775  

 

 

Concrete Pumping Holdings,
Inc.(b)

     551,100        3,664,815  

 

 

MasTec, Inc.(b)

     1,032,300        91,554,687  

 

 

Orion Group Holdings, Inc.(b)

     685,800        4,876,038  

 

 

Primoris Services Corp.

     1,406,534        65,544,484  

 

 
     214,056,799  

 

 

Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment–2.29%

 

Astec Industries, Inc.

     221,378        9,253,600  

 

 

Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The)(b)

     989,100        11,968,110  

 

 

Oshkosh Corp.

     472,700        53,070,029  

 

 

REV Group, Inc.

     738,400        16,141,424  

 

 

Terex Corp.(c)

     254,500        14,264,725  

 

 
     104,697,888  

 

 

Copper–2.02%

     

Capstone Copper Corp.
(Canada)(b)

     9,665,400        66,909,717  

 

 

ERO Copper Corp. (Brazil)(b)

     1,249,900        25,485,558  

 

 
     92,395,275  

 

 

Diversified Chemicals–0.96%

     

Huntsman Corp.

     1,847,363        44,078,081  

 

 
     Shares      Value  

 

 

Diversified Metals & Mining–3.39%

 

Hudbay Minerals, Inc. (Canada)

     8,030,100      $    67,613,442  

 

 

MP Materials Corp.(b)(c)

     1,411,300        22,580,800  

 

 

Teck Resources Ltd., Class B (Canada)

     1,317,500        64,807,825  

 

 
        155,002,067  

 

 

Education Services–1.30%

 

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.(b)(c)

     1,195,000        59,295,900  

 

 

Electric Utilities–2.55%

 

NRG Energy, Inc.

     1,600,200        116,286,534  

 

 

Electrical Components & Equipment–4.46%

 

EnerSys

     666,000        60,239,700  

 

 

Vertiv Holdings Co., Class A

     1,546,022        143,780,046  

 

 
        204,019,746  

 

 

Electronic Components–3.28%

 

Bel Fuse, Inc., Class B(c)

     201,600        11,837,952  

 

 

Coherent Corp.(b)(c)

     2,529,069        138,163,039  

 

 
        150,000,991  

 

 

Electronic Manufacturing Services–1.43%

 

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

     627,100        18,944,691  

 

 

Flex Ltd.(b)

     1,615,300        46,278,345  

 

 
        65,223,036  

 

 

Food Distributors–2.08%

     

Performance Food Group Co.(b)

     687,600        46,674,289  

 

 

US Foods Holding Corp.(b)

     959,271        48,203,368  

 

 
        94,877,657  

 

 

Gold–0.21%

     

Kinross Gold Corp. (Canada)

     1,470,800        9,486,660  

 

 

Health Care Distributors–0.92%

 

Henry Schein, Inc.(b)

     606,200        41,997,536  

 

 

Health Care Facilities–0.24%

 

Select Medical Holdings Corp.

     388,545        11,023,022  

 

 

Health Care Services–0.38%

 

Fresenius Medical Care AG (Germany)

     413,703        17,418,015  

 

 

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–3.92%

 

Expedia Group, Inc.(b)

     811,400        109,238,782  

 

 

Travel + Leisure Co.

     1,608,076        70,015,629  

 

 
        179,254,411  

 

 

Household Products–1.43%

     

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.(c)

     796,759        65,230,659  

 

 

Human Resource & Employment Services–1.72%

 

Kelly Services, Inc., Class A

     367,710        8,435,267  

 

 

ManpowerGroup, Inc.

     748,700        56,489,415  

 

 

TrueBlue, Inc.(b)

     1,304,100        13,588,722  

 

 
        78,513,404  

 

 

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders–2.93%

 

Vistra Corp.

     1,766,300        133,956,192  

 

 
 

 

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

8      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


      Shares      Value

Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components–2.23%

Chart Industries, Inc.(b)(c)

     430,600      $   62,032,236

Gates Industrial Corp. PLC(b)

     2,264,100      39,893,442
              101,925,678

IT Consulting & Other Services–2.07%

Converge Technology Solutions Corp. (Canada)

     8,080,600      31,403,196

Endava PLC, ADR (United Kingdom)(b)(d)

     2,180,600      63,237,400
              94,640,596

Life & Health Insurance–1.40%

Globe Life, Inc.(c)

     839,400      63,937,098

Life Sciences Tools & Services–1.67%

Avantor, Inc.(b)

     3,143,200      76,159,736

Managed Health Care–0.87%

Molina Healthcare, Inc.(b)

     116,500      39,854,650

Office Services & Supplies–0.78%

Interface, Inc.

     351,920      5,380,857

MillerKnoll, Inc.(c)

     1,196,400      30,424,452
              35,805,309

Oil & Gas Drilling–0.61%

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

     2,586,187      27,982,543

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–8.48%

Advantage Energy Ltd. (Canada)(b)

     3,517,500      27,441,942

APA Corp.

     1,049,500      32,996,280

ARC Resources Ltd. (Canada)

     3,721,700      67,396,928

Crescent Point Energy Corp. (Canada)

     4,881,900      43,051,078

Kosmos Energy Ltd. (Ghana)(b)(c)

     6,836,900      38,765,223

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.(c)

     1,715,780      69,986,666

Ovintiv, Inc.

     603,300      30,961,356

Southwestern Energy Co.(b)

     8,436,500      63,189,385

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. (Canada)(c)

     5,093,200      13,799,903
       387,588,761

Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–0.80%

New Fortress Energy, Inc.(c)

     1,388,923      36,389,783

Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials–0.60%

Sealed Air Corp.

     864,200      27,205,016

Passenger Ground Transportation–0.05%

Mobico Group PLC (United Kingdom)

     3,446,760      2,376,780

Pharmaceuticals–0.78%

     

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.(b)(c)

     194,400      14,338,944

Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.(b)

     207,000      14,864,670

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)(c)

     199,000      6,254,570
              35,458,184

Regional Banks–10.82%

     

East West Bancorp, Inc.

     1,097,700      81,767,673

Five Star Bancorp

     338,454      7,317,376

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

     6,699,858      90,247,087

Independent Bank Group, Inc.

     538,800      20,064,912

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

     1,077,000     

82,605,900

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.(b)

     420,200      24,119,480

Webster Financial Corp.

     1,689,300      74,042,019
      Shares      Value

Regional Banks–(continued)

     

Western Alliance Bancorporation

     2,008,700      $  114,154,421
              494,318,868

Research & Consulting Services–1.93%

 

  

KBR, Inc.

     1,358,800      88,240,472

Restaurants–0.82%

     

Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The)(c)

     1,010,147      34,870,274

Marston’s PLC (United Kingdom)(b)

     7,349,549      2,561,994
              37,432,268

Semiconductor Materials & Equipment–3.09%

Ichor Holdings Ltd.(b)(c)

     509,780      19,769,268

MKS Instruments, Inc.

     696,713      82,894,913

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.(b)

     923,700      38,638,371
              141,302,552

Semiconductors–2.62%

     

MaxLinear, Inc.(b)(c)(d)

     4,806,550      99,928,175

Silicon Motion Technology Corp., ADR (Taiwan)

     268,118      19,789,790
              119,717,965

Silver–1.23%

     

Pan American Silver Corp. (Canada)

     3,040,313      56,063,372

Specialized Finance–1.06%

     

Burford Capital Ltd.

     3,178,026      48,592,018

Specialty Chemicals–0.77%

     

Element Solutions, Inc.

     1,530,300      35,395,839

Steel–1.03%

     

Carpenter Technology Corp.(c)

     550,730      47,197,561

Trading Companies & Distributors–2.38%

 

  

Air Lease Corp., Class A(c)

     909,900      45,713,376

DXP Enterprises, Inc.(b)

     222,691      10,858,413

WESCO International, Inc.

     341,700      52,194,675
              108,766,464

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $3,561,618,340)

 

   4,427,229,308

Exchange-Traded Funds–1.66%

 

  

Global X Copper Miners ETF(c)

     1,056,200      48,342,274

Global X Uranium ETF(c)

     962,300      27,685,371

Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost $59,083,298)

 

   76,027,645

Money Market Funds–1.01%

 

  

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.23%(d)(e)

     16,221,338      16,221,338

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.34%(d)(e)

     11,211,205      11,214,568

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.22%(d)(e)

     18,538,672      18,538,672

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $45,972,394)

 

   45,974,578

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES
(excluding investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)-99.54%
(Cost $3,666,674,032)

            4,549,231,531
 

 

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

9      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


     Shares      Value  

 

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan

 

Money Market Funds–7.69%

     

Invesco Private Government Fund,
5.29%(d)(e)(f)

     98,095,948      $ 98,095,948  

 

 

Invesco Private Prime Fund,
5.46%(d)(e)(f)

     253,237,940        253,313,911  

 

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan
(Cost $351,426,580)

 

     351,409,859  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–107.23%
(Cost $4,018,100,612)

 

     4,900,641,390  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(7.23)%

 

     (330,619,949

 

 

NET ASSETS-100.00%

 

   $ 4,570,021,441  

 

 

 

Investment Abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
ETF – Exchange-Traded 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) 

All or a portion of this security was out on loan at April 30, 2024.

(d) 

Affiliated holding. Affiliated holdings are investments in entities which are under common ownership or control of Invesco Ltd. or are investments in entities in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024.

 

    

Value

April 30, 2023

 

Purchases

at Cost

 

Proceeds

from Sales

  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Realized
Gain
(Loss)
 

Value

April 30, 2024

  Dividend Income
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds:                                                                

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class

      $ 14,518,112         $ 447,666,645         $(445,963,419)         $           -         $        -         $ 16,221,338     $ 1,405,990 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class

      9,998,880         319,761,889         (318,545,300)         (538)         (363)         11,214,568     1,009,067 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class

      16,592,129         511,619,023         (509,672,480)         -         -         18,538,672     1,599,987 
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan:                                                              

Invesco Private Government Fund

      61,733,491         741,513,162         (705,150,705)         -         -         98,095,948     3,176,683* 

Invesco Private Prime Fund

      159,859,183         1,505,574,989         (1,412,163,006)         (12,613)         55,358         253,313,911     8,499,710* 
Investments in Other Affiliates:                                                              

Endava PLC, ADR**

      -         74,435,920         -         (11,198,520)         -         63,237,400     - 

MaxLinear, Inc.**

      -         107,898,643         (1,205,497)         (6,361,403)         (403,568)         99,928,175     - 

Total

      $262,701,795         $3,708,470,271         $(3,392,700,407)         $(17,573,074)         $(348,573)         $560,550,012     $15,691,437 

 

*

Represents the income earned on the investment of cash collateral, which is included in securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. Does not include rebates and fees paid to lending agent or premiums received from borrowers, if any.

**

As of April 30, 2023, this security was not considered as an affiliate of the Fund.

 

(e) 

The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of April 30, 2024.

(f) 

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.

 

Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
Settlement        

Contract to

            Unrealized
Appreciation
Date    Counterparty    Deliver      Receive              (Depreciation)

Currency Risk

                                                               

05/20/2024  

  

Merrill Lynch International

     USD        348,179                 GBP        279,672               $    1,316 

Currency Risk

                                                               

05/20/2024

  

Merrill Lynch International

     EUR        129,316,543                 USD        137,632,592               (466,977)

 

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

10      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts–(continued)
Settlement        

Contract to

            Unrealized
Appreciation
Date    Counterparty    Deliver      Receive              (Depreciation)

05/20/2024  

  

Merrill Lynch International

     GBP        4,284,365                 USD        5,333,421               $ (20,587)

Subtotal–Depreciation

                                                         (487,564)

Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

                                                         $(486,248)

Abbreviations:

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.

11      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2024

 

Assets:

  

Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value
(Cost $3,439,976,140)*

   $ 4,340,091,378  

 

 

Investments in affiliates, at value
(Cost $578,124,472)

     560,550,012  

 

 

Other investments:

  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

     1,316  

 

 

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $453,320)

     451,733  

 

 

Receivable for:

  

Investments sold

     11,754,951  

 

 

Fund shares sold

     13,167,790  

 

 

Dividends

     1,824,759  

 

 

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     194,447  

 

 

Other assets

     123,763  

 

 

Total assets

     4,928,160,149  

 

 

Liabilities:

  

Other investments:

  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

     487,564  

 

 

Payable for:

  

Fund shares reacquired

     4,443,427  

 

 

Collateral upon return of securities loaned

     351,426,580  

 

 

Accrued fees to affiliates

     1,510,136  

 

 

Accrued other operating expenses

     63,198  

 

 

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     207,803  

 

 

Total liabilities

     358,138,708  

 

 

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 4,570,021,441  

 

 

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 3,586,993,370  

 

 

Distributable earnings

     983,028,071  

 

 
   $ 4,570,021,441  

 

 

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $ 1,065,495,186  

 

 

Class C

   $ 45,501,657  

 

 

Class R

   $ 24,632,947  

 

 

Class Y

   $ 2,576,033,254  

 

 

Class R6

   $ 858,358,397  

 

 

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

 

Class A

     48,301,930  

 

 

Class C

     4,380,643  

 

 

Class R

     1,125,627  

 

 

Class Y

     106,807,154  

 

 

Class R6

     35,215,995  

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 22.06  

 

 

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $22.06 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 23.34  

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 10.39  

 

 

Class R:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 21.88  

 

 

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 24.12  

 

 

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 24.37  

 

 

 

*

At April 30, 2024, securities with an aggregate value of $333,321,884 were on loan to brokers.

 

 

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

12      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Statement of Operations

For the year ended April 30, 2024

 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $1,045,569)

   $ 47,519,046  

 

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes net securities lending income of $431,294)

     4,446,338  

 

 

Total investment income

     51,965,384  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     21,141,033  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     462,501  

 

 

Custodian fees

     49,658  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

 

 

Class A

     2,263,588  

 

 

Class C

     349,003  

 

 

Class R

     97,355  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y

     4,867,328  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R6

     180,142  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     50,133  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     242,549  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     660,748  

 

 

Professional services fees

     77,880  

 

 

Other

     40,180  

 

 

Total expenses

     30,482,098  

 

 

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

     (106,221

 

 

Net expenses

     30,375,877  

 

 

Net investment income

     21,589,507  

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Unaffiliated investment securities

     200,815,014  

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     (348,573

 

 

Foreign currencies

     19,190  

 

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

     6,217,228  

 

 
     206,702,859  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
Unaffiliated investment securities

     785,195,209  

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     (17,573,074

 

 

Foreign currencies

     (13,208

 

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

     98,408  

 

 
     767,707,335  

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     974,410,194  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 995,999,701  

 

 

 

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

13      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023

 

     2024     2023  

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 21,589,507     $ 18,287,865  

 

 

Net realized gain

     206,702,859       97,788,633  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     767,707,335       (23,733,520

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     995,999,701       92,342,978  

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

     (45,260,052     (71,798,839

 

 

Class C

     (3,274,934     (4,955,135

 

 

Class R

     (990,076     (1,274,881

 

 

Class Y

     (84,433,654     (115,989,366

 

 

Class R6

     (29,735,481     (32,077,278

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

     (163,694,197     (226,095,499

 

 

Share transactions–net:

    

Class A

     47,227,752       120,945,262  

 

 

Class C

     6,785,141       13,206,738  

 

 

Class R

     4,596,065       4,726,898  

 

 

Class Y

     705,640,377       398,772,213  

 

 

Class R6

     284,280,773       221,460,575  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions

     1,048,530,108       759,111,686  

 

 

Net increase in net assets

     1,880,835,612       625,359,165  

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

     2,689,185,829       2,063,826,664  

 

 

End of year

   $ 4,570,021,441     $ 2,689,185,829  

 

 

 

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

14      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Financial Highlights

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

                                                                                                                  

Year ended 04/30/24

     $17.33        $ 0.09        $ 5.64         $ 5.73        $(0.11 )       $(0.89 )       $(1.00 )        $22.06        33.73     $1,065,495        1.11     1.11     0.44     40

Year ended 04/30/23

     18.37       0.10       0.62       0.72       (0.06     (1.70     (1.76     17.33        4.09       798,428        1.09       1.09       0.58       51  

Year ended 04/30/22

     20.84       0.01       0.62       0.63       (0.00     (3.10     (3.10     18.37        3.75       721,429        1.09       1.09       0.11       79  

Year ended 04/30/21

     9.62       0.03       11.24       11.27       (0.05           (0.05     20.84        117.30       687,428        1.12       1.12       0.24       71  

Year ended 04/30/20

     14.10       0.02       (4.14     (4.12           (0.36     (0.36     9.62        (30.02     372,448        1.13       1.13       0.16       47  

Class C

                                                                                                                  

Year ended 04/30/24

     8.61       (0.03     2.75       2.72       (0.05     (0.89     (0.94     10.39        32.74       45,502        1.86       1.86       (0.31     40  

Year ended 04/30/23

     10.00       (0.02     0.33       0.31       (0.00     (1.70     (1.70     8.61        3.36       32,363        1.84       1.84       (0.17     51  

Year ended 04/30/22

     12.85       (0.07     0.32       0.25       (0.00     (3.10     (3.10     10.00        2.99       23,397        1.84       1.84       (0.64     79  

Year ended 04/30/21

     5.96       (0.04     6.94       6.90       (0.01           (0.01     12.85        115.93 (d)      17,598        1.81 (d)      1.81 (d)      (0.45 )(d)      71  

Year ended 04/30/20

     8.93       (0.04     (2.57     (2.61           (0.36     (0.36     5.96        (30.50 )(d)      10,133        1.84 (d)      1.84 (d)      (0.55 )(d)      47  

Class R

                                                                                                                  

Year ended 04/30/24

     17.22       0.04       5.60       5.64       (0.09     (0.89     (0.98     21.88        33.37       24,633        1.36       1.36       0.19       40  

Year ended 04/30/23

     18.28       0.06       0.61       0.67       (0.03     (1.70     (1.73     17.22        3.83       15,241        1.34       1.34       0.33       51  

Year ended 04/30/22

     20.79       (0.03     0.62       0.59       (0.00     (3.10     (3.10     18.28        3.52       11,315        1.34       1.34       (0.14     79  

Year ended 04/30/21

     9.61       (0.00 )(e)      11.21       11.21       (0.03           (0.03     20.79        116.81       9,140        1.37       1.37       (0.01     71  

Period ended 04/30/20(f)

     8.49       (0.00 )(e)      1.12       1.12                         9.61        13.19       3,866        1.37 (g)      1.37 (g)      (0.08 )(g)      47  

Class Y

                                                                                                                  

Year ended 04/30/24

     18.86       0.15       6.16       6.31       (0.16     (0.89     (1.05     24.12        34.06       2,576,033        0.86       0.86       0.69       40  

Year ended 04/30/23

     19.84       0.16       0.66       0.82       (0.10     (1.70     (1.80     18.86        4.31       1,416,555        0.84       0.84       0.83       51  

Year ended 04/30/22

     22.23       0.08       0.67       0.75       (0.04     (3.10     (3.14     19.84        4.06       1,085,935        0.84       0.84       0.36       79  

Year ended 04/30/21

     10.25       0.07       11.98       12.05       (0.07           (0.07     22.23        117.78       812,019        0.87       0.87       0.49       71  

Year ended 04/30/20

     14.95       0.06       (4.40     (4.34           (0.36     (0.36     10.25        (29.79     457,857        0.88       0.88       0.41       47  

Class R6

                                                                                                                  

Year ended 04/30/24

     19.05       0.18       6.21       6.39       (0.18     (0.89     (1.07     24.37        34.20       858,358        0.71       0.71       0.84       40  

Year ended 04/30/23

     20.01       0.19       0.68       0.87       (0.13     (1.70     (1.83     19.05        4.50       426,599        0.70       0.70       0.97       51  

Year ended 04/30/22

     22.39       0.11       0.67       0.78       (0.06     (3.10     (3.16     20.01        4.17       221,751        0.70       0.70       0.50       79  

Year ended 04/30/21

     10.31       0.09       12.07       12.16       (0.08           (0.08     22.39        118.25       78,279        0.73       0.73       0.63       71  

Year ended 04/30/20

     15.02       0.08       (4.43     (4.35           (0.36     (0.36     10.31        (29.71     60,628        0.70       0.70       0.59       47  

 

(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. For the year ended April 30, 2020, the portfolio turnover calculation excludes the value of securities purchased of $23,823,797 in connection with the acquisition of Invesco Oppenheimer Small Cap Value Fund into the Fund.

(d)

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 0.94% and 0.96% for the years ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

(e)

Amount represents less than $(0.005).

(f)

Commencement date of April 17, 2020.

(g)

Annualized.

 

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

April 30, 2024

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 five different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, 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 R, Class Y and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight 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 eighth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.

 Effective as of the open of business on April 1, 2024, the Fund has limited public sales of its shares to certain investors.

 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 is generally valued at its trade price or official closing price that day as of the close of the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any trades or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid or ask 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 using prices provided by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the daily settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Where a final settlement price exists, exchange-traded options are valued at the final settlement price from the exchange where the option principally trades. Where a final settlement price does not exist, exchange-traded options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask price generally from the exchange where the option principally trades.

Securities of investment companies that are not exchange-traded (e.g., open-end mutual funds) are valued using such company’s end-of-business-day net asset value per share.

Deposits, other obligations of U.S. and non-U.S. banks and financial institutions are valued at their daily account value.

Fixed income securities (including convertible debt securities) generally are valued on the basis of prices provided by independent pricing services. Prices 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, and their value may be adjusted accordingly. 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 New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”) may use various pricing services to obtain market quotations as well as fair value prices. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become not representative of market value in the Adviser’s judgment (“unreliable”). If, between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, a significant event occurs that makes the closing price of the security unreliable, the Adviser 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 in accordance with Board- approved policies and related Adviser procedures (“Valuation Procedures”). 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 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.

Unlisted securities will be valued using prices provided by independent pricing services or by another method that the Adviser, in its judgment, believes better reflects the security’s fair value in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

Non-traded rights and warrants shall be valued at intrinsic value if the terms of the rights and warrants are available, specifically the subscription or exercise price and the ratio. Intrinsic value is calculated as the daily market closing price of the security to be received less the subscription price, which is then adjusted by the exercise ratio. In the case of warrants, an option pricing model supplied by an independent pricing service may be used based on market data such as volatility, stock price and interest rate from the independent pricing service and strike price and exercise period from verified terms.

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 mean between the last bid and ask prices may be used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are fair valued by the Adviser in accordance with the Valuation Procedures. If a fair value price provided by a pricing service is unreliable, the Adviser will fair value the security using the Valuation Procedures. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/ask 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 market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism, significant governmental actions or adverse investor sentiment generally 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.

 

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The price the Fund could receive upon the sale of any investment may differ from the Adviser’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that are valued using a fair valuation technique. When fair valuation techniques are applied, the Adviser uses available information, including both observable and unobservable inputs and assumptions, to determine a methodology that will result in a valuation that the Adviser believes approximates market value. Fund securities that are fair valued may be subject to greater fluctuation in their value from one day to the next than would be the case if market quotations were used. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, and the degree of subjectivity in such decisions, the Fund could realize a greater or lesser than expected gain or loss upon the sale of the investment.

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 an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. 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, the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities and its “country of risk” as determined by a third party service provider, 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.

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, unregistered investment companies that comply with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act and money market funds (collectively, “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 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

 

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  compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliates 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.

The Adviser serves as an affiliated securities lending agent for the Fund. The Bank of New York Mellon also serves as a securities lending agent. To the extent the Fund utilizes the Adviser as an affiliated securities lending agent, the Fund conducts its securities lending in accordance with, and in reliance upon, no-action letters issued by the SEC staff that provide guidance on how an affiliate may act as a direct agent lender and receive compensation for those services in a manner consistent with the federal securities laws. For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund paid the Adviser $23,763 in fees for securities lending agent services. Fees paid to the Adviser for securities lending agent services, if any, are included in Dividends from affiliates on the Statement of Operations.

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.

The performance of the Fund may be materially affected positively or negatively by foreign currency strength or weakness relative to the U.S. dollar. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, political, economic, or social instability and development, and imposition of currency controls. Currency controls in certain foreign jurisdictions may cause the Fund to experience significant delays in its ability to repatriate its assets in U.S. dollars at quoted spot rates, and it is possible that the Fund’s ability to convert certain foreign currencies into U.S. dollars may be limited and may occur at discounts to quoted rates. As a result, the value of the Fund’s assets and liabilities denominated in such currencies that would ultimately be realized could differ from those reported on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Certain foreign companies may be subject to sanctions, embargoes, or other governmental actions that may limit the ability to invest in, receive, hold, or sell the securities of such companies, all of which affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. 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.

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 exchange of the two currencies on the settlement date, 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).

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 for hedging 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 the Adviser. 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 year ended April 30, 2024, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.63%.

 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).

 Effective July 1, 2023, the Adviser has agreed, for an indefinite period, 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 and Class R6 shares to 2.00%, 2.75%, 2.25%, 1.75% and 1.75%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “boundary limits”). Prior to July 1, 2023, the same boundary limits were in effect with an expiration date of June 30, 2023. 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. Invesco may amend and/or terminate these boundary limits at any time in its sole discretion and will inform the Board of Trustees of any such changes. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these boundary limits.

 Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2025, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $82,636.

 

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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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 R, Class Y 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 “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plans, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred for the period, up to a maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares and up to a maximum annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares. The Fund pursuant to the Class R Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plans 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $170,372 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $2,847 and $23,613 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

 For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund incurred $187,201 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. 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 Adviser’s 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 April 30, 2024. 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

     $4,291,660,846           $135,568,462          $–             $4,427,229,308  

 

 

Exchange-Traded Funds

     76,027,645                    –            76,027,645  

 

 

Money Market Funds

     45,974,578           351,409,859          –            397,384,437  

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

     4,413,663,069           486,978,321          –            4,900,641,390  

 

 

Other Investments - Assets*

                   

 

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

               1,316          –            1,316  

 

 

Other Investments - Liabilities*

                   

 

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

               (487,564        –            (487,564

 

 

Total Other Investments

               (486,248        –            (486,248

 

 

Total Investments

     $4,413,663,069           $486,492,073          $–             $4,900,155,142  

 

 

 

*

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 April 30, 2024:

 

     Value  
Derivative Assets    Currency
Risk
 

 

 

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

   $ 1,316  

 

 

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

      

 

 

Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements

   $ 1,316  

 

 

 

     Value  
Derivative Liabilities    Currency
Risk
 

 

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

   $ (487,564

 

 

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

      

 

 

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

   $ (487,564

 

 

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 April 30, 2024.

 

     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
 

 

 

Merrill Lynch International

   $1,316    $(487,564)   $(486,248)   $–    $–    $ (486,248

 

 

Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended April 30, 2024

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

 

    

Location of Gain on

Statement of

Operations

    

Currency

Risk

 

Realized Gain:

  

Forward foreign currency contracts

   $6,217,228   

 

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation:

  

Forward foreign currency contracts

   98,408    

 

Total

   $6,315,636   

 

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

 

     Forward
Foreign Currency
Contracts
 

 

 

Average notional value

     $142,566,209  

 

 

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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $23,585.

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

 

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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–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended April 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

     2024             2023  

 

 

Ordinary income*

   $ 23,029,237             $ 90,901,796  

 

 

Long-term capital gain

     140,664,960           135,193,703  

 

 

Total distributions

   $ 163,694,197         $ 226,095,499  

 

 

 

*

Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any.

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2024  

 

 

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 28,378,755  

 

 

Undistributed long-term capital gain

     89,232,301  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation – investments

     871,994,367  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation – foreign currencies

     1,704  

 

 

Temporary book/tax differences

     (139,567

 

 

Capital loss carryforward

     (6,439,489

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     3,586,993,370  

 

 

Total net assets

   $ 4,570,021,441  

 

 

 The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.

 The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

 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. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

 The Fund has a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2024, as follows:

 

Capital Loss Carryforward*  

 

 
Expiration    Short-Term             Long-Term             Total  

 

 

Not subject to expiration

   $ 5,320,006             $ 1,119,483             $ 6,439,489  

 

 

 

*

Capital loss carryforward 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 9–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended April 30, 2024 was $2,232,741,673 and $1,315,282,136, 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

   $ 1,025,676,061  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (153,681,694

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

   $ 871,994,367  

 

 

 Cost of investments for tax purposes is $4,028,160,775.

NOTE 10–Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of equalization and passive foreign investment companies, on April 30, 2024, undistributed net investment income was increased by $10,944,643, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $25,230,643 and shares of beneficial interest was increased by $14,286,000. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

 

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NOTE 11–Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
     Year ended      Year ended  
     April 30, 2024(a)      April 30, 2023  
     Shares            Amount            Shares            Amount  

 

 

Sold:

                 

Class A

     9,760,696        $ 193,652,081          11,231,349        $ 203,041,369  

 

 

Class C

     1,941,123          18,840,075          1,909,727          18,175,305  

 

 

Class R

     456,690          8,828,717          309,010          5,549,466  

 

 

Class Y

     64,116,614          1,393,315,035          51,152,710          996,010,001  

 

 

Class R6

     20,130,079          439,470,909          15,858,483          310,382,838  

 

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

                 

Class A

     2,156,145          42,713,236          3,995,064          67,956,014  

 

 

Class C

     327,224          3,062,814          559,784          4,741,369  

 

 

Class R

     49,492          973,498          75,348          1,274,881  

 

 

Class Y

     3,224,710          69,782,715          5,183,189          95,889,004  

 

 

Class R6

     1,272,960          27,826,915          1,637,428          30,570,788  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

                 

Class A

     120,309          2,390,686          85,885          1,540,040  

 

 

Class C

     (249,374        (2,390,686        (166,840        (1,540,040

 

 

Reacquired:

                 

Class A

     (9,798,483        (191,528,251        (8,515,585        (151,592,161

 

 

Class C

     (1,397,155        (12,727,062        (882,740        (8,169,896

 

 

Class R

     (265,462        (5,206,150        (118,347        (2,097,449

 

 

Class Y

     (35,630,783        (757,457,373        (35,985,175        (693,126,792

 

 

Class R6

     (8,582,174        (183,017,051        (6,183,012        (119,493,051

 

 

Net increase in share activity

     47,632,611        $ 1,048,530,108          40,146,278        $ 759,111,686  

 

 

 

(a)

There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 58% 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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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco Small Cap Value Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco Small Cap Value Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of April 30, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year ended April 30, 2024, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of April 30, 2024, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, Texas

June 20, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

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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 November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

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.

 

     

Beginning
 Account Value 

(11/01/23)

     ACTUAL     

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before

expenses)

    

 Annualized 

Expense Ratio

 
     

Ending
 Account Value 

(04/30/24)1

    

Expenses

 Paid During 

Period2

    

Ending
 Account Value 

(04/30/24)

    

Expenses
 Paid During 

Period2

 

Class A

     $1,000.00          $1,291.10          $6.21          $1,019.44          $5.47          1.09%   

Class C

     1,000.00          1,285.60          10.46          1,015.71          9.22          1.84    

Class R

     1,000.00          1,288.80          7.63          1,018.20          6.72          1.34    

Class Y

     1,000.00          1,292.70          4.79          1,020.69          4.22          0.84    

Class R6

     1,000.00          1,293.10          4.05          1,021.33          3.57          0.71    

 

1

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024, 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 182/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year–end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers.

 The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

 The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended April 30, 2024:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

    

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

   $ 154,950,960  

Qualified Dividend Income*

     99.99

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

     85.65

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

     0.00

Qualified Business Income*

     0.00

Business Interest Income*

     2.82

 

  *

The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

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Trustees and Officers

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.

 

 Name, Year of Birth and

 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Interested Trustees                

Jeffrey H. Kupor1 – 1968

Trustee

  2024  

Senior Managing Director and General Counsel, Invesco Ltd.; Trustee, Invesco Foundation, Inc.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Executive Vice President, Invesco Asset Management (Bermuda), Ltd., Invesco Investments (Bermuda) Ltd.; and Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation, Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; and Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC

  164   None

Douglas Sharp1 – 1974

Trustee

  2024  

Senior Managing Director and Head of Americas & EMEA, Invesco Ltd.

 

Formerly: Director and Chairman Invesco UK Limited; Director, Chairman and Chief Executive, Invesco Fund Managers Limited

  164   None

 

1

Mr. Kupor and Mr. Sharp are considered interested persons (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because they are officers of the Adviser to the Trust, and officers of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser.

 

T-1      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Trustees and Officers(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and

 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex

Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees                

Beth Ann Brown – 1968

Trustee (2019) and Chair (2022)

  2019  

Independent Consultant

 

Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; and Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.

  164   Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Formerly: Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); President and Director Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds

Carol Deckbar – 1962

Trustee

  2024  

Formerly: Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, TIAA Financial Services; Executive Vice President and Principal, College Retirement Equities Fund at TIAA; Executive Vice President and Head of Institutional Investments and Endowment Services, TIAA

  164   Formerly: Board Member, TIAA Asset Management, Inc.; and Board Member, TH Real Estate Group Holdings Company

Cynthia Hostetler – 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; and Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  164   Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Investment Company Institute (professional organization); and Independent Directors Council (professional organization)

Eli Jones – 1961

Trustee

  2016  

Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University

 

Formerly: Dean of Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; and Director, Arvest Bank

  164   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); Board Member of the regional board, First Financial Bank Texas; and Boad Member, First Financial Bankshares, Inc. Texas

Elizabeth Krentzman – 1959

Trustee

  2019  

Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; and Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP

  164   Formerly: Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment fund); Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee and Membership Committee; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds

Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. – 1956

Trustee

  2019  

Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Member and Chairman, of the Bentley University, Business School Advisory Council; Formerly: Board Member and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP

James “Jim” Liddy – 1959

Trustee

  2024  

Formerly: Chairman, Global Financial Services, Americas and Retired Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Director and Treasurer, Gulfside Place Condominium Association, Inc. and Non-Executive Director, Kellenberg Memorial High School

 

T-2      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Trustees and Officers(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and

 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex

Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees–(continued)

Prema Mathai-Davis – 1950

Trustee

  2003  

Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; and Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute

  164   Member of Board of Positive Planet US (non-profit) and HealthCare Chaplaincy Network (non-profit)

Joel W. Motley – 1952

Trustee

  2019  

Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization); and Member of the Vestry and the Investment Committee of Trinity Church Wall Street.

 

Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); and Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor)

  164   Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); and Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds;

Teresa M. Ressel – 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Group Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); and Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury

  164   None

Robert C. Troccoli – 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   None

Daniel S. Vandivort – 1954

Trustee

  2019  

President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) and Member, Investment Committee of Historic Charleston Foundation

 

Formerly: President and Chief Investment Officer, previously Head of Fixed Income, Weiss Peck and Greer/Robeco Investment Management; Trustee and Chair, Weiss Peck and Greer Funds Board; and various capacities at CS First Boston including Head of Fixed Income at First Boston Asset Management.

  164   Formerly: Trustee and Governance Chair, Oppenheimer Funds; Treasurer, Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America

 

T-3      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Trustees and Officers(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and

 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex

Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Officers

Glenn Brightman – 1972

President and Principal Executive Officer

  2023  

Chief Operating Officer, Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Manager, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC.

 

Formerly: Global Head of Finance, Invesco Ltd; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Nuveen

  N/A   N/A

Melanie Ringold – 1975

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2023  

Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc.; Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary, SteelPath Funds Remediation LLC; and Secretary and Senior Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation

 

Formerly: Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc., Assistant Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Investment Advisers LLC; and Assistant Secretary and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr – 1962

Senior Vice President

  2006  

Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings (Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; and President Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée

 

Formerly: Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company, Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); President, Trimark Investments Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltee; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.;Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; and Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser)

  N/A   N/A

 

T-4      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Trustees and Officers(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and

 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex

Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Officers–(continued)

Tony Wong – 1973

Senior Vice President

  2023  

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director and Chairman, Invesco Private Capital, Inc., INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc. and INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Director, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC and SNW Asset Management Corporation; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; and Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.

  N/A   N/A

Stephanie C. Butcher – 1971

Senior Vice President

  2023  

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Asset Management Limited

  N/A   N/A

Adrien Deberghes – 1967

Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President

  2020  

Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Invesco Trust Company; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom – 1969

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

  N/A   N/A

Todd F. Kuehl – 1969

Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President

  2020  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser)

  N/A   N/A

James Bordewick, Jr. – 1959

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2022  

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Legal Officer, KingsCrowd, Inc. (research and analytical platform for investment in private capital markets); Chief Operating Officer and Head of Legal and Regulatory, Netcapital (private capital investment platform); Managing Director, General Counsel of asset management and Chief Compliance Officer for asset management and private banking, Bank of America Corporation; Chief Legal Officer, Columbia Funds and BofA Funds; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management; Chief Legal Officer, MFS Funds; Associate, Ropes & Gray; and Associate, Gaston Snow & Ely Bartlett

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund   Investment Adviser   Distributor   Auditors
11 Greenway Plaza   Invesco Advisers, Inc.   Invesco Distributors, Inc.   PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, TX 77046-1173   1331 Spring Street, NW, Suite 2500   11 Greenway Plaza   1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800
  Atlanta, GA 30309   Houston, TX 77046-1173   Houston, TX 77002-5021
Counsel to the Fund   Counsel to the Independent Trustees   Transfer Agent   Custodian
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP   Sidley Austin LLP   Invesco Investment Services, Inc.   State Street Bank and Trust Company
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600   787 Seventh Avenue   11 Greenway Plaza   225 Franklin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018   New York, NY 10019   Houston, TX 77046-1173   Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

T-5      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


Proxy Results

A Special Joint Meeting (“Meeting”) of Shareholders of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), a Delaware statutory trust (“Trust”), was held on January 16, 2024.

The Meeting was held for the following purpose:

 

(1)

Elect 14 trustees to the Board of Trustees of the Trust, each of whom will serve until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

The results of the voting on the above matter were as follows:

 

   Matter    Votes For           

Votes

Against/Withheld

 

(1)* Beth Ann Brown

     595,446,022.84           16,915,661.31  

Carol Deckbar

     595,102,087.25           17,259,596.89  

Cynthia Hostetler

     595,359,921.21           17,001,762.94  

Dr. Eli Jones

     594,949,311.14           17,412,373.00  

Elizabeth Krentzman

     595,453,833.65           16,907,850.50  

Jeffrey H. Kupor

     595,342,690.51           17,018,993.64  

Anthony J. LaCava, Jr.

     595,293,865.38           17,067,818.77  

James Liddy

     594,980,026.97           17,381,657.17  

Dr. Prema Mathai-Davis

     594,031,204.04           18,330,480.11  

Joel W. Motley

     594,381,710.91           17,979,973.23  

Teresa M. Ressel

     595,821,958.43           16,539,725.72  

Douglas Sharp

     595,715,711.66           16,645,972.48  

Robert C. Troccoli

     594,748,318.91           17,613,365.24  

Daniel S. Vandivort

     595,002,691.19           17,358,992.96  

* Proposal 1 required approval by a combined vote of all the portfolios of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds).

 

T-6      Invesco Small Cap Value Fund


 

 

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders    April 30, 2024

Invesco Technology Fund

Nasdaq:

A: ITYAX C: ITHCX Y: ITYYX Investor: FTCHX R5: FTPIX R6: FTPSX

 

 

 

 

2

 

Management’s Discussion

2

  Performance Summary

4

  Long-Term Fund Performance

6

  Supplemental Information

6

  Liquidity Risk Management Program

8

  Schedule of Investments

10

  Financial Statements

13

  Financial Highlights

14

  Notes to Financial Statements

20

  Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

21

  Fund Expenses

22

  Tax Information

T-1

  Trustees and Officers

T-6 

  Proxy Results

 

 

 

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

Performance summary

For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, Class A shares of Invesco Technology Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the S&P North American Technology Sector Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

 Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 4/30/23 to 4/30/24, 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

     39.48

Class C Shares

     38.42  

Class Y Shares

     39.80  

Investor Class Shares

     39.64  

Class R5 Shares

     39.91  

Class R6 Shares

     40.00  

NASDAQ Composite Total Return Index (Broad Market Index)*

     29.08  

S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)*

     22.66  

S&P North American Technology Sector Index (Style-Specific Index)

     45.66  

Source(s): Bloomberg LP; RIMES Technologies Corp.

 

*Effective August 28, 2023, the Fund changed its broad-based securities market benchmark from the NASDAQ Composite Total Return Index to the S&P 500 Index. The Fund believes the S&P 500 Index is an appropriate benchmark for evaluating the Fund’s performance against the overall applicable market.

 

 

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

The US economy and equity markets remained resilient in the second quarter of 2023, as milder inflation data and better-than-expected corporate earnings supported equities, with most major indexes posting gains for the quarter and with some big tech names providing optimistic future guidance. Following the March 2023 banking crisis, markets stabilized in April, as corporate earnings season got underway with many companies exceeding earnings and revenue estimates. Facing persistently strong employment data, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised the federal funds rate by 0.25% at its May 2023 meeting,1 but left rates unchanged at its June meeting, giving investors the long-awaited “pause” in rate hikes, which sent equities broadly higher.

 Equity markets declined in the third quarter and into October 2023 as a resilient US economy complicated the Fed’s efforts to tame inflation. While inflation has slowed from its peak in 2022, in July 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% and the 12-month headline inflation rate rose to 3.2% from 3% in June.2 Due to the persistence of inflation, the Fed raised the federal funds rate again in July by 0.25%.1 The CPI data released in September was higher-than-expected and the overall US labor market remained tight with unemployment near historic lows. At the same time the third quarter year-over-year Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimate was 4.9%, far above expectations.2 Despite the higher-than-expected GDP for the third quarter of 2023, the Fed held interest rates steady at its September and October meetings, but left open the possibility of

another rate hike before the end of the calendar year.1

 US equity markets posted strong gains in the fourth quarter of 2023 as investors anticipated the potential end of interest rate hikes by the Fed. Inflation slowed during the period as the CPI 12-month headline inflation rate fell to 3.1% in November from 3.7% in September, significantly below the 2022 peak of 9.1%.2 The Fed kept rates steady at its mid-December meeting and indicated that three rate cuts are expected in 2024. Fed chairman Powell noted that “the Fed’s policy rate is likely at or near its peak for this tightening cycle,“1 which prompted a strong equity rally into 2023 year-end and the yield on the 10-year US Treasury to fall from nearly 5% in October to below 4%.3

 US equity markets rallied in the first quarter of 2024. In February, the S&P 500 Index closed above the 5,000 milestone for the first time.3 The US economy defied recession predictions, achieving a growth rate of 2.5% in 2023 and the labor market remained robust, with continued payroll gains and unemployment still historically low – below 4%.2 Inflation, however, remained persistent. January and February increases in the CPI were higher than expected, leading the Fed to defer its proposed interest rate cuts to the second half of 2024.1 Still, investors were mostly pleased by corporate earnings growth, except for three of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks. Apple, Alphabet and Tesla’s stock prices suffered due to disappointing earnings, sales and revenue, or weak forward guidance. Although the stock market had a strong start in 2024, the stock market retreated in April. As consumer spending and a strong labor market were driving economic activity,

 

inflation and interest rate concerns persisted and investors feared another delay in expected rate cuts by the Fed, or worse, rate hikes.

 Despite continued higher rates and increased market volatility, US stocks for the fiscal year had strong positive returns of 22.66%, as measured by the S&P 500 Index.4

 During the fiscal year, the Fund underperformed the S&P North American Technology Sector Index. Underperformance was primarily attributed to weaker stock selection in the semiconductors and application software industries as well as our underweight exposure to interactive media & services and semiconductors. This was partially offset by stronger stock selection in the systems software industry and our underweight allocation to the technology hardware storage & peripherals industry.

 The top individual contributors on an absolute basis during the fiscal year included

NVIDIA, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft. These top contributors are among the “Magnificent Seven” (Amazon.com, Alphabet, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tesla), the mega-cap technology-related stocks that dominated the market through most of 2023 and into 2024.

 NVIDIA engages in the design and manufacture of computer graphics processors, chipsets and related multimedia software. The stock exhibited strong momentum due to excitement about generative artificial intelligence (AI) and upward revisions to estimates for production of silicon wafers used in semiconductors.

 Meta Platforms engages in the development of social media applications. Continued cost control and strong earnings have also helped Meta Platforms post better-than-expected results.

 Microsoft develops software, services, devices and solutions. The company also has exposure to AI, a key momentum driver amid the buzz about generative AI.

 The top individual detractors on an absolute basis during the fiscal year included Confluent, Snowflake and ON Semiconductor.

 Confluent provides a commercial platform for managing real-time data streams. The stock underperformed after management reported weak results and began a sales force transition. We exited our position during the fiscal year.

 Snowflake provides cloud data warehousing software. Snowflake surprised investors with the announcement that CEO Frank Slootman retired at the end of February. The company also reduced revenue guidance for 2024.

 ON Semiconductor sells semiconductors into the automotive, consumer and industrial industries. The aforementioned industries experienced an inventory correction resulting in reduced guidance for most companies including ON Semiconductor. We exited our position during the fiscal year.

 

 

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 Technology-driven innovation has continued to create opportunities for wealth creation. Keeping this backdrop in mind, we remain focused on investing in shares of reasonably valued companies that we judge to have superior relative growth potential.

 Thank you for your continued investment in the Invesco Technology Fund.

 

1

Source: US Federal Reserve

 

2

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

3

Source: Bloomberg LP

 

4

Source: Morningstar Direct

 

 

Portfolio manager(s):

Ash Shah

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

 

 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 4/30/14

 

LOGO

 

1

Source: Bloomberg LP

2

Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.

*

It is Invesco’s policy to chart the Fund’s oldest share class(es). Because Investor Class shares do not have a sales charge, we also show the oldest share class with a sales charge, Class C shares.

**

Effective August 28, 2023, the Fund changed its broad-based securities market benchmark from the NASDAQ Composite Total Return Index to the S&P 500 Index. The Fund believes the S&P 500 Index is an appropriate benchmark for evaluating the Fund’s performance against the overall applicable market.

 

Past performance cannot guarantee future results.

 The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management

fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;

performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.

 

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 4/30/24, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

        

Inception (3/28/02)

     7.07

10 Years

     12.39  

 5 Years

     10.50  

 1 Year

     31.80  

Class C Shares

        

Inception (2/14/00)

     1.63

10 Years

     12.35  

 5 Years

     10.91  

 1 Year

     37.42  

Class Y Shares

        

Inception (10/3/08)

     13.48

10 Years

     13.31  

 5 Years

     12.02  

 1 Year

     39.80  

Investor Class Shares

        

Inception (1/19/84)

     10.56

10 Years

     13.15  

 5 Years

     11.87  

 1 Year

     39.64  

Class R5 Shares

        

Inception (12/21/98)

     6.92

10 Years

     13.49  

 5 Years

     12.11  

 1 Year

     39.91  

Class R6 Shares

        

10 Years

     13.35

 5 Years

     12.18  

 1 Year

     40.00  

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

 The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee 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.

 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.

 

 

 

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Supplemental Information

Invesco Technology Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of April 30, 2024, and is based on total net assets.

Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco.

To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

The NASDAQ Composite Total Return Index is a broad-based, market index of the common stocks and similar securities listed on the Nasdaq stock market.

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

The S&P North American Technology Sector Index represents US securities classified under the GICS® information technology sector as well as the internet & direct marketing retail, interactive home entertainment, and interactive media and services sub-industries.

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

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.

 

 

Liquidity Risk Management Program

In compliance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program in accordance with the Liquidity Rule (the “Program”). The Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Fund (the “Board”) has appointed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”), the Fund’s investment adviser, as the Program’s administrator, and Invesco has delegated oversight of the Program to the Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”), which is composed of senior representatives from relevant business groups at Invesco.

As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures

providing for an assessment, no less frequently than annually, of the Fund’s liquidity risk that takes into account, as relevant to the Fund’s liquidity risk: (1) the Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; (2) short-term and long-term cash flow projections for the Fund during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; and (3) the Fund’s holdings of cash and cash equivalents and any borrowing arrangements. The Liquidity Rule also requires the classification of the Fund’s investments into categories that reflect the assessment of their relative liquidity under current market conditions. The Fund classifies its investments into one of four categories defined in the Liquidity Rule: “Highly Liquid,” “Moderately Liquid,” “Less Liquid,” and “Illiquid.” Funds that are not invested primarily in “Highly Liquid Investments” that are assets (cash or investments that are reasonably expected to be convertible into cash within three business days without significantly changing the market value of the investment) are required to establish a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum” (“HLIM”), which is the minimum percentage of net assets that must be invested in Highly Liquid Investments. Funds with HLIMs have procedures for addressing HLIM shortfalls, including reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) as required by the Program and the Liquidity Rule. In addition, the Fund may not acquire an investment if, immediately after the acquisition, over 15% of the Fund’s net assets would consist of “Illiquid Investments” that are assets (an investment that cannot reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment). The Liquidity Rule and the Program also require reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) if a Fund’s holdings of Illiquid Investments exceed 15% of the Fund’s assets.

At a meeting held on March 25-27, 2024, the Committee presented a report to the Board that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed the Program’s

adequacy and effectiveness of implementation (the “Report”). The Report covered the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (the “Program Reporting Period”). The Report discussed notable events affecting liquidity over the Program Reporting Period, including the impact of the end of an aggressive rate hike cycle, signs that inflation was abating and market liquidity was reverting to normal, and the overall market. The Report noted that there were no material changes to the Program during the Program Reporting Period.

The Report stated, in relevant part, that during the Program Reporting Period:

The Program, as adopted and implemented, remained reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk and was operated effectively to achieve that goal;

The Fund’s investment strategy remained appropriate for an open-end fund;

The Fund was able to meet requests for redemption without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund;

The Fund did not breach the 15% limit on Illiquid Investments; and

The Fund primarily held Highly Liquid Investments and therefore has not adopted an HLIM.

 

 

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

 

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Fund Information

 

Portfolio Composition

 

By sector    % of total net assets

Information Technology

   65.50%

Communication Services

   11.71 

Consumer Discretionary

   7.79 

Industrials

   7.55 

Health Care

   3.16 

Financials

   3.06 

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

   1.23 

Top 10 Equity Holdings*

 

            % of total net assets
  1.      NVIDIA Corp.    8.34%
  2.      Microsoft Corp.    6.22 
  3.      Amazon.com, Inc.    4.34 
  4.      Broadcom, Inc.    4.10 
  5.      Alphabet, Inc., Class A    3.56 
  6.      Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.    2.85 
  7.      Lam Research Corp.    2.71 
  8.      HubSpot, Inc.    2.53 
  9.      Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A    2.48 
  10.      ServiceNow, Inc.    2.33 

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

* Excluding money market fund holdings, if any.

Data presented here are as of April 30, 2024.

 

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Schedule of Investments(a)

April 30, 2024

 

     Shares      Value  

 

 

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–98.77%

 

Advertising–1.26%

     

Trade Desk, Inc. (The), Class A(b)

     233,392      $   19,336,527  

 

 

Aerospace & Defense–2.54%

     

Axon Enterprise, Inc.(b)

     60,984        19,128,242  

 

 

TransDigm Group, Inc.

     15,942        19,896,094  

 

 
        39,024,336  

 

 

Application Software–12.90%

     

Braze, Inc., Class A(b)

     153,162        6,417,488  

 

 

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(b)

     106,732        29,418,541  

 

 

Datadog, Inc., Class A(b)

     183,736        23,058,868  

 

 

Guidewire Software, Inc.(b)

     70,174        7,747,210  

 

 

HubSpot, Inc.(b)

     64,084        38,762,489  

 

 

Informatica, Inc., Class A(b)(c)

     493,061        15,270,099  

 

 

Manhattan Associates, Inc.(b)

     62,064        12,788,908  

 

 

Nutanix, Inc., Class A(b)

     385,322        23,389,044  

 

 

PTC, Inc.(b)

     65,858        11,685,844  

 

 

Samsara, Inc., Class A(b)

     643,433        22,475,115  

 

 

Sprout Social, Inc., Class A(b)(c)

     140,961        7,111,482  

 

 
        198,125,088  

 

 

Asset Management & Custody Banks–0.99%

 

KKR & Co., Inc., Class A

     164,122        15,274,835  

 

 

Broadline Retail–5.18%

     

Amazon.com, Inc.(b)

     380,770        66,634,750  

 

 

MercadoLibre, Inc. (Brazil)(b)

     8,828        12,877,404  

 

 
        79,512,154  

 

 

Casinos & Gaming–1.03%

     

DraftKings, Inc., Class A(b)

     381,286        15,846,246  

 

 

Communications Equipment–1.77%

 

  

Arista Networks, Inc.(b)

     105,738        27,128,141  

 

 

Construction & Engineering–0.82%

 

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

     40,938        12,666,627  

 

 

Education Services–0.70%

     

Duolingo, Inc.(b)(c)

     47,622        10,750,666  

 

 

Electrical Components & Equipment–2.02%

 

Eaton Corp. PLC

     57,398        18,267,487  

 

 

Vertiv Holdings Co., Class A

     136,712        12,714,216  

 

 
        30,981,703  

 

 

Electronic Components–0.75%

     

Coherent Corp.(b)

     212,417        11,604,341  

 

 

Health Care Equipment–2.34%

     

Boston Scientific Corp.(b)

     177,992        12,792,285  

 

 

DexCom, Inc.(b)

     124,392        15,846,297  

 

 

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(b)

     19,507        7,229,684  

 

 
        35,868,266  

 

 

Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components–1.07%

 

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

     30,258        16,487,887  

 

 
     Shares      Value  

 

 

Interactive Home Entertainment–1.27%

 

  

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(b)

     136,672      $   19,518,128  

 

 

Interactive Media & Services–6.04%

 

  

Alphabet, Inc., Class A(b)

     335,635        54,634,665  

 

 

Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A

     88,645        38,132,420  

 

 
        92,767,085  

 

 

Internet Services & Infrastructure–5.33%

 

  

Cloudflare, Inc., Class A(b)

     255,333        22,316,104  

 

 

MongoDB, Inc.(b)

     75,487        27,566,343  

 

 

Shopify, Inc., Class A (Canada)(b)

     253,315        17,782,713  

 

 

Snowflake, Inc., Class A(b)

     91,452        14,193,350  

 

 
        81,858,510  

 

 

Movies & Entertainment–3.14%

     

Netflix, Inc.(b)

     52,269        28,781,402  

 

 

Spotify Technology S.A. (Sweden)(b)

     69,089        19,375,319  

 

 
        48,156,721  

 

 

Passenger Ground Transportation–1.10%

 

  

Uber Technologies, Inc.(b)

     254,378        16,857,630  

 

 

Pharmaceuticals–0.82%

     

Eli Lilly and Co.

     16,196        12,650,696  

 

 

Restaurants–0.88%

     

DoorDash, Inc., Class A(b)

     104,269        13,477,811  

 

 

Semiconductor Materials & Equipment–7.08%

 

Applied Materials, Inc.

     69,978        13,901,130  

 

 

ASML Holding N.V., New York Shares (Netherlands)

     39,220        34,218,273  

 

 

Entegris, Inc.

     143,830        19,117,884  

 

 

Lam Research Corp.

     46,444        41,539,978  

 

 
        108,777,265  

 

 

Semiconductors–22.44%

     

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(b)

     276,386        43,774,015  

 

 

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
(Japan)(b)(c)

     308,591        9,162,067  

 

 

Astera Labs, Inc.(b)(c)

     68,406        5,798,093  

 

 

Broadcom, Inc.

     48,439        62,983,778  

 

 

Lattice Semiconductor Corp.(b)

     255,710        17,541,706  

 

 

Microchip Technology, Inc.

     126,375        11,623,972  

 

 

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

     42,932        28,735,676  

 

 

NVIDIA Corp.

     148,281        128,117,750  

 

 

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (China)

     101,828        26,087,315  

 

 

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(b)(c)

     88,154        10,709,829  

 

 
        344,534,201  

 

 

Systems Software–13.11%

     

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(b)

     88,463        25,878,966  

 

 

CyberArk Software Ltd.(b)(c)

     76,716        18,354,303  

 

 

GitLab, Inc., Class A(b)

     286,165        15,015,078  

 

 

JFrog Ltd. (Israel)(b)

     274,364        10,941,636  

 

 

Microsoft Corp.

     245,311        95,506,932  

 

 

ServiceNow, Inc.(b)

     51,467        35,683,615  

 

 
        201,380,530  

 

 
 

 

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

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     Shares      Value  

 

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals–2.12%

 

Apple, Inc.

     168,296      $ 28,665,858  

 

 

Pure Storage, Inc., Class A(b)

     75,986        3,829,694  

 

 
        32,495,552  

 

 

Transaction & Payment Processing Services–2.07%

 

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

     37,164        16,768,397  

 

 

Visa, Inc., Class A

     55,804        14,989,512  

 

 
        31,757,909  

 

 

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $978,550,539)

 

     1,516,838,855  

 

 

Money Market Funds–1.46%

 

  

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.23%(d)(e)

     7,675,266        7,675,266  

 

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.34%(d)(e)

     5,908,958        5,910,731  

 

 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.22%(d)(e)

     8,771,733        8,771,733  

 

 

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $22,357,302)

 

     22,357,730  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES
(excluding investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)-100.23%
(Cost $1,000,907,841)

        1,539,196,585  

 

 
     Shares      Value  

 

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan

 

Money Market Funds–2.98%

     

Invesco Private Government Fund, 5.29%(d)(e)(f)

     12,817,034      $ 12,817,034  

 

 

Invesco Private Prime Fund, 5.46%(d)(e)(f)

     32,955,694        32,965,581  

 

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan
(Cost $45,784,777)

 

     45,782,615  

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–103.21%
(Cost $1,046,692,618)

 

     1,584,979,200  

 

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(3.21)%

 

     (49,334,524

 

 

NET ASSETS–100.00%

 

   $ 1,535,644,676  

 

 
 

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 April 30, 2024.

(d)

Affiliated holding. Affiliated holdings are investments in entities which are under common ownership or control of Invesco Ltd. or are investments in entities in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024.

 

     Value
April 30, 2023
 

Purchases

at Cost

 

Proceeds

from Sales

  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Realized
Gain
(Loss)
  Value
April 30, 2024
  Dividend Income
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds:                                                                      

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class

    $ 5,835,409     $ 138,566,656     $ (136,726,799 )        $     -        $   -        $ 7,675,266        $  411,378 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class

      4,597,308       98,976,183       (97,662,000 )       (562)          (198 )       5,910,731       320,245 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class

      6,669,039       158,361,893       (156,259,199 )       -        -        8,771,733       462,589 
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan:                                                                      

Invesco Private Government Fund

      15,785,224       249,539,546       (252,507,736 )       -        -        12,817,034       925,937*   

Invesco Private Prime Fund

      40,590,577       607,629,047       (615,260,350 )       (1,749)          8,056         32,965,581       2,468,248*   

Total

    $ 73,477,557     $ 1,253,073,325     $ (1,258,416,084 )        $(2,311)          $7,858         $68,140,345        $4,588,397 

 

  *

Represents the income earned on the investment of cash collateral, which is included in securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. Does not include rebates and fees paid to lending agent or premiums received from borrowers, if any.

 

(e)

The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of April 30, 2024.

(f)

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.

 

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

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2024

 

Assets:

  

Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value
(Cost $978,550,539)*

   $ 1,516,838,855  

 

 

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $68,142,079)

     68,140,345  

 

 

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $524)

     502  

 

 

Receivable for:

  

Investments sold

     4,267,305  

 

 

Fund shares sold

     595,088  

 

 

Dividends

     365,656  

 

 

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     145,132  

 

 

Other assets

     61,239  

 

 

Total assets

     1,590,414,122  

 

 

Liabilities:

  

Payable for:

  

Investments purchased

     7,259,016  

 

 

Dividends

     135  

 

 

Fund shares reacquired

     706,799  

 

 

Collateral upon return of securities loaned

     45,784,777  

 

 

Accrued fees to affiliates

     771,755  

 

 

Accrued other operating expenses

     90,761  

 

 

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     156,203  

 

 

Total liabilities

     54,769,446  

 

 

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 1,535,644,676  

 

 

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 873,065,389  

 

 

Distributable earnings

     662,579,287  

 

 
   $ 1,535,644,676  

 

 

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $   851,380,444  

 

 

Class C

   $ 44,011,983  

 

 

Class Y

   $ 52,613,126  

 

 

Investor Class

   $ 582,882,497  

 

 

Class R5

   $ 753,471  

 

 

Class R6

   $ 4,003,155  

 

 

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

 

Class A

     15,241,613  

 

 

Class C

     1,230,013  

 

 

Class Y

     903,326  

 

 

Investor Class

     10,446,740  

 

 

Class R5

     10,205  

 

 

Class R6

     54,034  

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 55.86  

 

 

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $55.86 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 59.11  

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 35.78  

 

 

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 58.24  

 

 

Investor Class:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 55.80  

 

 

Class R5:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 73.83  

 

 

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 74.09  

 

 

 

*

At April 30, 2024, securities with an aggregate value of $44,016,614 were on loan to brokers.

 

 

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

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Statement of Operations

For the year ended April 30, 2024

 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $103,610)

   $ 5,277,904  

 

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes net securities lending income of $221,206)

     1,415,418  

 

 

Total investment income

     6,693,322  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     8,491,039  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     191,989  

 

 

Custodian fees

     13,088  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     1,879,609  

 

 

Class C

     383,572  

 

 

Investor Class

     765,603  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – A, C, Y and Investor

     2,215,941  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R5

     582  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R6

     1,035  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     32,257  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     96,937  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     297,634  

 

 

Professional services fees

     69,728  

 

 

Other

     22,069  

 

 

Total expenses

     14,461,083  

 

 

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

     (104,414

 

 

Net expenses

     14,356,669  

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     (7,663,347

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain from:

  

Unaffiliated investment securities

     164,956,878  

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     7,858  

 

 

Foreign currencies

     14,492  

 

 
     164,979,228  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

  

Unaffiliated investment securities

     279,309,632  

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     (2,311

 

 

Foreign currencies

     (2,754

 

 
     279,304,567  

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     444,283,795  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 436,620,448  

 

 

 

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

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023

 

     2024     2023  

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss)

     $   (7,663,347     $   (4,267,208

 

 

Net realized gain (loss)

     164,979,228       (10,688,020

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     279,304,567       (96,060,092

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     436,620,448       (111,015,320

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

     (6,204,547     (8,480,586

 

 

Class C

     (487,678     (629,186

 

 

Class Y

     (341,371     (481,970

 

 

Investor Class

     (4,379,528     (6,284,245

 

 

Class R5

     (3,465     (5,774

 

 

Class R6

     (23,855     (20,093

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

     (11,440,444     (15,901,854

 

 

Share transactions–net:

    

Class A

     18,962,945       (26,687,914

 

 

Class C

     3,386,005       (3,474,883

 

 

Class Y

     5,529,664       (7,558,270

 

 

Investor Class

     (28,250,983     (21,571,417

 

 

Class R5

     129,580       (19,449

 

 

Class R6

     581,752       1,021,731  

 

 

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

     338,963       (58,290,202

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     425,518,967       (185,207,376

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

     1,110,125,709       1,295,333,085  

 

 

End of year

     $1,535,644,676       $1,110,125,709  

 

 

 

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

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Financial Highlights

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 assets

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

                                                                                               

Year ended 04/30/24

    $40.36        $(0.29 )       $16.20        $15.91        $(0.41 )       $55.86        39.51     $851,380       1.07     1.08     (0.58 )%      95

Year ended 04/30/23

    44.73       (0.17     (3.63     (3.80     (0.57     40.36       (8.37     600,500       1.13       1.13       (0.43     142  

Year ended 04/30/22

    72.50       (0.49     (10.69     (11.18     (16.59     44.73       (20.67     695,429       1.02       1.02       (0.75     95  

Year ended 04/30/21

    50.35       (0.46     27.38       26.92       (4.77     72.50       54.37       927,620       1.10       1.10       (0.71     59  

Year ended 04/30/20

    49.68       (0.29     5.71       5.42       (4.75     50.35       11.31       572,351       1.19       1.19       (0.58     38  

Class C

                                                                                               

Year ended 04/30/24

    26.16       (0.43     10.46       10.03       (0.41     35.78       38.47       44,012       1.82       1.83       (1.33     95  

Year ended 04/30/23

    29.46       (0.31     (2.42     (2.73     (0.57     26.16       (9.08     29,413       1.88       1.88       (1.18     142  

Year ended 04/30/22

    53.59       (0.68     (6.86     (7.54     (16.59     29.46       (21.24 )(d)      37,022       1.74 (d)      1.74 (d)      (1.47 )(d)      95  

Year ended 04/30/21

    38.38       (0.72     20.70       19.98       (4.77     53.59       53.20 (d)      56,566       1.84 (d)      1.84 (d)      (1.45 )(d)      59  

Year ended 04/30/20

    39.21       (0.51     4.43       3.92       (4.75     38.38       10.47       32,723       1.94       1.94       (1.33     38  

Class Y

                                                                                               

Year ended 04/30/24

    41.97       (0.18     16.86       16.68       (0.41     58.24       39.83       52,613       0.82       0.83       (0.33     95  

Year ended 04/30/23

    46.37       (0.07     (3.76     (3.83     (0.57     41.97       (8.14     33,882       0.88       0.88       (0.18     142  

Year ended 04/30/22

    74.39       (0.34     (11.09     (11.43     (16.59     46.37       (20.46     46,149       0.77       0.77       (0.50     95  

Year ended 04/30/21

    51.45       (0.31     28.02       27.71       (4.77     74.39       54.75       62,294       0.85       0.85       (0.46     59  

Year ended 04/30/20

    50.55       (0.17     5.82       5.65       (4.75     51.45       11.57       36,341       0.94       0.94       (0.33     38  

Investor Class

                                                                                               

Year ended 04/30/24

    40.27       (0.24     16.18       15.94       (0.41     55.80       39.67 (e)      582,882       0.96 (e)      0.97 (e)      (0.47 )(e)      95  

Year ended 04/30/23

    44.58       (0.12     (3.62     (3.74     (0.57     40.27       (8.26 )(e)      443,544       1.00 (e)      1.00 (e)      (0.30 )(e)      142  

Year ended 04/30/22

    72.24       (0.42     (10.65     (11.07     (16.59     44.58       (20.59 )(e)      514,752       0.91 (e)      0.91 (e)      (0.64 )(e)      95  

Year ended 04/30/21

    50.13       (0.39     27.27       26.88       (4.77     72.24       54.53 (e)      698,143       1.00 (e)      1.00 (e)      (0.61 )(e)      59  

Year ended 04/30/20

    49.44       (0.24     5.68       5.44       (4.75     50.13       11.41 (e)      483,563       1.09 (e)      1.09 (e)      (0.48 )(e)      38  

Class R5

                                                                                               

Year ended 04/30/24

    53.08       (0.19     21.35       21.16       (0.41     73.83       39.93       753       0.77       0.77       (0.28     95  

Year ended 04/30/23

    58.42       (0.05     (4.72     (4.77     (0.57     53.08       (8.07     453       0.79       0.79       (0.09     142  

Year ended 04/30/22

    89.51       (0.38     (14.12     (14.50     (16.59     58.42       (20.43     520       0.72       0.72       (0.45     95  

Year ended 04/30/21

    61.17       (0.32     33.43       33.11       (4.77     89.51       54.88       794       0.77       0.77       (0.38     59  

Year ended 04/30/20

    59.18       (0.12     6.86       6.74       (4.75     61.17       11.74       267       0.81       0.81       (0.20     38  

Class R6

                                                                                               

Year ended 04/30/24

    53.22       (0.14     21.42       21.28       (0.41     74.09       40.05       4,003       0.70       0.70       (0.21     95  

Year ended 04/30/23

    58.54       (0.01     (4.74     (4.75     (0.57     53.22       (8.02     2,334       0.72       0.72       (0.02     142  

Year ended 04/30/22

    89.60       (0.32     (14.15     (14.47     (16.59     58.54       (20.37     1,460       0.65       0.65       (0.38     95  

Year ended 04/30/21

    61.21       (0.29     33.45       33.16       (4.77     89.60       54.93       1,647       0.74       0.74       (0.35     59  

Year ended 04/30/20

    59.20       (0.10     6.86       6.76       (4.75     61.21       11.77       545       0.77       0.77       (0.16     38  

 

(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. For the year ended April 30, 2020, the portfolio turnover calculation excludes the value of securities purchased of $50,768,823 in the effort to realign the Fund’s portfolio holdings after the reorganization of Invesco Technology Sector Fund into the Fund.

(d) 

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 0.97% and 0.99% for the year ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, 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 0.14%, 0.12%, 0.14%, 0.15% and 0.15% for the years ended April 30, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

April 30, 2024

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 eight 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 eighth 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 is generally valued at its trade price or official closing price that day as of the close of the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any trades or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid or ask 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 using prices provided by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the daily settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Where a final settlement price exists, exchange-traded options are valued at the final settlement price from the exchange where the option principally trades. Where a final settlement price does not exist, exchange-traded options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask price generally from the exchange where the option principally trades.

Securities of investment companies that are not exchange-traded (e.g., open-end mutual funds) are valued using such company’s end-of-business-day net asset value per share.

Deposits, other obligations of U.S. and non-U.S. banks and financial institutions are valued at their daily account value.

Fixed income securities (including convertible debt securities) generally are valued on the basis of prices provided by independent pricing services. Prices 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, and their value may be adjusted accordingly. 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 New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”) may use various pricing services to obtain market quotations as well as fair value prices. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become not representative of market value in the Adviser’s judgment (“unreliable”). If, between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, a significant event occurs that makes the closing price of the security unreliable, the Adviser 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 in accordance with Board- approved policies and related Adviser procedures (“Valuation Procedures”). 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 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.

Unlisted securities will be valued using prices provided by independent pricing services or by another method that the Adviser, in its judgment, believes better reflects the security’s fair value in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

Non-traded rights and warrants shall be valued at intrinsic value if the terms of the rights and warrants are available, specifically the subscription or exercise price and the ratio. Intrinsic value is calculated as the daily market closing price of the security to be received less the subscription price, which is then adjusted by the exercise ratio. In the case of warrants, an option pricing model supplied by an independent pricing service may be used based on market data such as volatility, stock price and interest rate from the independent pricing service and strike price and exercise period from verified terms.

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 mean between the last bid and ask prices may be used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are fair valued by the Adviser in accordance with the Valuation Procedures. If a fair value price provided by a pricing service is unreliable, the Adviser will fair value the security using the Valuation Procedures. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/ask 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 market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism, significant governmental actions or adverse investor sentiment generally 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.

 

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The price the Fund could receive upon the sale of any investment may differ from the Adviser’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that are valued using a fair valuation technique. When fair valuation techniques are applied, the Adviser uses available information, including both observable and unobservable inputs and assumptions, to determine a methodology that will result in a valuation that the Adviser believes approximates market value. Fund securities that are fair valued may be subject to greater fluctuation in their value from one day to the next than would be the case if market quotations were used. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, and the degree of subjectivity in such decisions, the Fund could realize a greater or lesser than expected gain or loss upon the sale of the investment.

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 an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. 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, the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities and its “country of risk” as determined by a third party service provider, 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 based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. 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, unregistered investment companies that comply with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act and money market funds (collectively, “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 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

 

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  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.

The Adviser serves as an affiliated securities lending agent for the Fund. The Bank of New York Mellon also serves as a securities lending agent. To the extent the Fund utilizes the Adviser as an affiliated securities lending agent, the Fund conducts its securities lending in accordance with, and in reliance upon, no-action letters issued by the SEC staff that provide guidance on how an affiliate may act as a direct agent lender and receive compensation for those services in a manner consistent with the federal securities laws. For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund paid the Adviser $15,750 in fees for securities lending agent services. Fees paid to the Adviser for securities lending agent services, if any, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations.

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.

The performance of the Fund may be materially affected positively or negatively by foreign currency strength or weakness relative to the U.S. dollar. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, political, economic, or social instability and development, and imposition of currency controls. Currency controls in certain foreign jurisdictions may cause the Fund to experience significant delays in its ability to repatriate its assets in U.S. dollars at quoted spot rates, and it is possible that the Fund’s ability to convert certain foreign currencies into U.S. dollars may be limited and may occur at discounts to quoted rates. As a result, the value of the Fund’s assets and liabilities denominated in such currencies that would ultimately be realized could differ from those reported on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Certain foreign companies may be subject to sanctions, embargoes, or other governmental actions that may limit the ability to invest in, receive, hold, or sell the securities of such companies, all of which affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. 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.

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 exchange of the two currencies on the settlement date, 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).

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 for hedging 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.

The Fund is non-diversified and may invest in securities of fewer issuers than if it were diversified. Thus, the value of the Fund’s shares may vary more widely and the Fund may be subject to greater market and credit risk than if the Fund invested more broadly.

Active trading of portfolio securities may result in added expenses, a lower return and increased tax liability.

NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with the Adviser. 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

   0.640%

Next $1 billion

   0.520%

Next $2 billion

   0.450%

Next $2 billion

   0.400%

Next $2 billion

   0.375%

Over $8 billion

   0.350%

 For the year ended April 30, 2024, 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).

 Effective July 1, 2023, the Adviser has agreed, for an indefinite period, 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 the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “boundary limits”). Prior to July 1, 2023, the same boundary limits were in effect with an expiration date of June 30, 2023. In determining the Adviser’s obligation

 

 

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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. Invesco may amend and/or terminate these boundary limits at any time in its sole discretion and will inform the Board of Trustees of any such changes. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these boundary limits.

 Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2025, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $23,079.

 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred for the period, up to a maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares, up to 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares, and up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Investor Class shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plans 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $151,261 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $4,195 and $3,678 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

 For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund incurred $21,859 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. 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 Adviser’s 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 April 30, 2024. 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

   $ 1,516,838,855      $      $ –        $ 1,516,838,855  

 

 

Money Market Funds

     22,357,730        45,782,615        –          68,140,345  

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 1,539,196,585      $ 45,782,615      $ –        $ 1,584,979,200  

 

 

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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $81,335.

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

 

 

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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–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended April 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

     2024      2023  

 

 

Ordinary income*

   $ 11,409,921      $  

 

 

Long-term capital gain

     30,523        15,901,854  

 

 

Total distributions

   $ 11,440,444      $ 15,901,854  

 

 

 

*

Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any.

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2024  

 

 

Undistributed ordinary income

   $ 25,918,522  

 

 

Undistributed long-term capital gain

     101,957,853  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation – investments

     534,806,666  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation – foreign currencies

     1,452  

 

 

Temporary book/tax differences

     (105,206

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     873,065,389  

 

 

Total net assets

   $ 1,535,644,676  

 

 

 The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.

 The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

 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. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

 The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2024.

NOTE 8–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended April 30, 2024 was $1,283,454,692 and $1,292,618,738, 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

     $552,917,384  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (18,110,718

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

     $534,806,666  

 

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $1,050,172,534.

NOTE 9–Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of net operating losses, on April 30, 2024, undistributed net investment income (loss) was increased by $9,451,794 and undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $9,451,794. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets or the distributable earnings of the Fund.

 

 

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NOTE 10–Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
     Year ended     Year ended  
     April 30, 2024(a)     April 30, 2023  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Sold:

        

Class A

     2,275,560     $ 114,680,147       1,492,652     $ 59,794,545  

 

 

Class C

     472,700       15,378,591       326,522       8,541,652  

 

 

Class Y

     372,908       20,170,829       205,849       8,636,636  

 

 

Investor Class

     351,058       17,420,207       263,201       10,511,644  

 

 

Class R5

     2,621       193,118       1,580       79,272  

 

 

Class R6

     34,945       2,224,268       31,780       1,681,803  

 

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

        

Class A

     113,581       5,864,120       220,620       8,039,076  

 

 

Class C

     14,337       475,541       25,783       610,811  

 

 

Class Y

     5,629       302,794       11,153       422,234  

 

 

Investor Class

     79,533       4,099,933       163,393       5,939,318  

 

 

Class R5

     46       3,103       109       5,194  

 

 

Class R6

     308       21,047       403       19,321  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

        

Class A

     90,608       4,639,814       70,604       2,774,024  

 

 

Class C

     (140,700     (4,639,814     (108,110     (2,774,024

 

 

Reacquired:

        

Class A

     (2,116,553     (106,221,136     (2,451,473     (97,295,559

 

 

Class C

     (240,558     (7,828,313     (376,717     (9,853,322

 

 

Class Y

     (282,598     (14,943,959     (404,891     (16,617,140

 

 

Investor Class

     (997,477     (49,771,123     (960,051     (38,022,379

 

 

Class R5

     (994     (66,641     (2,057     (103,915

 

 

Class R6

     (25,066     (1,663,563     (13,276     (679,393

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

     9,888     $ 338,963       (1,502,926   $ (58,290,202

 

 

 

(a)

There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 22% 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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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco Technology Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco Technology Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of April 30, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year ended April 30, 2024, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended April 30, 2024 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of April 30, 2024, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended April 30, 2024 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, Texas

June 20, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

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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 November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

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.

 

     

Beginning
 Account Value 
(11/01/23)

     ACTUAL     

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before

expenses)

    

 Annualized 
Expense

Ratio

 
   Ending
 Account Value 
(04/30/24)1
     Expenses
 Paid During 
Period
     Ending
 Account Value 
(04/30/24)1
     Expenses
 Paid During 
Period2
 

Class A

     $1,000.00          $1,289.60          $6.03          $1,019.59          $5.32          1.06%      

Class C

     1,000.00          1,285.00          10.28          1,015.86          9.07          1.81      

Class Y

     1,000.00          1,291.20          4.61          1,020.84          4.07          0.81      

Investor Class

     1,000.00          1,290.70          5.41          1,020.14          4.77          0.95      

Class R5

     1,000.00          1,291.50          4.33          1,021.08          3.82          0.76      

Class R6

     1,000.00          1,292.10          3.93          1,021.43          3.47          0.69      

 

1 

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024, 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 182/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year–end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended April 30, 2024:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

    

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

   $ 30,523    

Qualified Dividend Income*

     13.08  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

     11.79  

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

     0.00  

Qualified Business Income*

     0.00  

Business Interest Income*

     1.59  

 

  *

The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

Non-Resident Alien Shareholders

     

Short-Term Capital Gain Distributions

   $ 11,409,921     

 

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Trustees and Officers

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.

 

 Name, Year of Birth and

 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Funds in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
 

Other
Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee
During At Least
The Past 5 Years

Interested Trustees                

Jeffrey H. Kupor1 – 1968

Trustee

  2024  

Senior Managing Director and General Counsel, Invesco Ltd.; Trustee, Invesco Foundation, Inc.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Executive Vice President, Invesco Asset Management (Bermuda), Ltd., Invesco Investments (Bermuda) Ltd.; and Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation, Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; and Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC

  164   None

Douglas Sharp1 – 1974

Trustee

  2024  

Senior Managing Director and Head of Americas & EMEA, Invesco Ltd.

 

Formerly: Director and Chairman Invesco UK Limited; Director, Chairman and Chief Executive, Invesco Fund Managers Limited

  164   None

 

1 

Mr. Kupor and Mr. Sharp are considered interested persons (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because they are officers of the Adviser to the Trust, and officers of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser.

 

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Trustees and Officers(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and

 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees                

Beth Ann Brown – 1968

Trustee (2019) and Chair (2022)

  2019  

Independent Consultant

 

Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; and Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.

  164   Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Formerly: Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); President and Director Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds

Carol Deckbar – 1962

Trustee

  2024  

Formerly: Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, TIAA Financial Services; Executive Vice President and Principal, College Retirement Equities Fund at TIAA; Executive Vice President and Head of Institutional Investments and Endowment Services, TIAA

  164   Formerly: Board Member, TIAA Asset Management, Inc.; and Board Member, TH Real Estate Group Holdings Company

Cynthia Hostetler –1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; and Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  164   Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Investment Company Institute (professional organization); and Independent Directors Council (professional organization)

Eli Jones – 1961

Trustee

  2016  

Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University

 

Formerly: Dean of Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; and Director, Arvest Bank

  164   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); Board Member of the regional board, First Financial Bank Texas; and Boad Member, First Financial Bankshares, Inc. Texas

Elizabeth Krentzman – 1959

Trustee

  2019  

Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; and Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP

  164   Formerly: Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment fund); Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee and Membership Committee; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds

Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. – 1956

Trustee

  2019  

Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Member and Chairman, of the Bentley University, Business School Advisory Council; Formerly: Board Member and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP

James “Jim” Liddy – 1959

Trustee

  2024  

Formerly: Chairman, Global Financial Services, Americas and Retired Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Director and Treasurer, Gulfside Place Condominium Association, Inc. and Non-Executive Director, Kellenberg Memorial High School

 

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Trustees and Officers(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and

 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee
During At Least
The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees–(continued)

Prema Mathai-Davis – 1950

Trustee

  2003  

Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; and Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute

  164   Member of Board of Positive Planet US (non-profit) and HealthCare Chaplaincy Network (non-profit)

Joel W. Motley – 1952

Trustee

  2019  

Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization); and Member of the Vestry and the Investment Committee of Trinity Church Wall Street.

 

Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); and Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor)

  164   Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); and Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds;
                 

Teresa M. Ressel – 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Group Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); and Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury

  164   None

Robert C. Troccoli – 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   None

Daniel S. Vandivort –1954

Trustee

  2019  

President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) and Member, Investment Committee of Historic Charleston Foundation

 

Formerly: President and Chief Investment Officer, previously Head of Fixed Income, Weiss Peck and Greer/Robeco Investment Management; Trustee and Chair, Weiss Peck and Greer Funds Board; and various capacities at CS First Boston including Head of Fixed Income at First Boston Asset Management.

  164   Formerly: Trustee and Governance Chair, Oppenheimer Funds; Treasurer, Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America

 

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Trustees and Officers(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and

 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Funds in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
 

Other

Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee
During At Least
The Past 5 Years

Officers

Glenn Brightman – 1972

President and Principal Executive Officer

  2023  

Chief Operating Officer, Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Manager, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC.

 

Formerly: Global Head of Finance, Invesco Ltd; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Nuveen

  N/A   N/A

Melanie Ringold – 1975

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2023  

Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc.; Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary, SteelPath Funds Remediation LLC; and Secretary and Senior Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation

 

Formerly: Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc., Assistant Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Investment Advisers LLC; and Assistant Secretary and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr – 1962

Senior Vice President

  2006  

Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings (Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; and President Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée

 

Formerly: Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company, Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); President, Trimark Investments Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltee; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.;Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; and Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser)

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and

 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

  

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

  

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

   Number of
Funds in
Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Officers–(continued)

Tony Wong – 1973

Senior Vice President

   2023   

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director and Chairman, Invesco Private Capital, Inc., INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc. and INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Director, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC and SNW Asset Management Corporation; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; and Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.

   N/A    N/A
Stephanie C. Butcher – 1971 Senior Vice President    2023   

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Asset Management Limited

   N/A    N/A

Adrien Deberghes – 1967

Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President

   2020   

Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Invesco Trust Company; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments

   N/A    N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom – 1969

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

   2013   

Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

   N/A    N/A

Todd F. Kuehl – 1969

Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President

   2020   

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser)

   N/A    N/A
James Bordewick, Jr. – 1959 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer    2022   

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Legal Officer, KingsCrowd, Inc. (research and analytical platform for investment in private capital markets); Chief Operating Officer and Head of Legal and Regulatory, Netcapital (private capital investment platform); Managing Director, General Counsel of asset management and Chief Compliance Officer for asset management and private banking, Bank of America Corporation; Chief Legal Officer, Columbia Funds and BofA Funds; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management; Chief Legal Officer, MFS Funds; Associate, Ropes & Gray; and Associate, Gaston Snow & Ely Bartlett

   N/A    N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund   Investment Adviser   Distributor   Auditors
11 Greenway Plaza   Invesco Advisers, Inc.   Invesco Distributors, Inc.   PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, TX 77046-1173   1331 Spring Street, NW, Suite 2500   11 Greenway Plaza   1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800
  Atlanta, GA 30309   Houston, TX 77046-1173   Houston, TX 77002-5021
Counsel to the Fund  

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

  Transfer Agent   Custodian
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP   Sidley Austin LLP   Invesco Investment Services, Inc.   State Street Bank and Trust Company
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600   787 Seventh Avenue   11 Greenway Plaza   225 Franklin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018   New York, NY 10019   Houston, TX 77046-1173   Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

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Proxy Results

A Special Joint Meeting (“Meeting”) of Shareholders of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), a Delaware statutory trust (“Trust”), was held on January 16, 2024. The Meeting was held for the following purpose:

 

(1)

Elect 14 trustees to the Board of Trustees of the Trust, each of whom will serve until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

The results of the voting on the above matter were as follows:

 

    Matter    Votes For           

Votes

Against/Withheld

(1)*  Beth Ann Brown

     595,446,022.84         16,915,661.31

Carol Deckbar

     595,102,087.25         17,259,596.89

Cynthia Hostetler

     595,359,921.21         17,001,762.94

Dr. Eli Jones

     594,949,311.14         17,412,373.00

Elizabeth Krentzman

     595,453,833.65         16,907,850.50

Jeffrey H. Kupor

     595,342,690.51         17,018,993.64

Anthony J. LaCava, Jr.

     595,293,865.38         17,067,818.77

James Liddy

     594,980,026.97         17,381,657.17

Dr. Prema Mathai-Davis

     594,031,204.04         18,330,480.11

Joel W. Motley

     594,381,710.91         17,979,973.23

Teresa M. Ressel

     595,821,958.43         16,539,725.72

Douglas Sharp

     595,715,711.66         16,645,972.48

Robert C. Troccoli

     594,748,318.91         17,613,365.24

Daniel S. Vandivort

     595,002,691.19         17,358,992.96

* Proposal 1 required approval by a combined vote of all the portfolios of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds).

 

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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 portfolio holdings four times each year, at the end of each fiscal quarter. For the second and fourth quarters, the list appears, respectively, in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the list 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/corporate/about-us/esg. 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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SEC file number(s): 811-03826 and 002-85905

   Invesco Distributors, Inc.    I-TEC-AR-1


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Annual Report to Shareholders   April 30, 2024

Invesco Value Opportunities Fund

Nasdaq:

A: VVOAX C: VVOCX R: VVORX Y: VVOIX R5: VVONX R6: VVOSX

 

   
2   Management’s Discussion
2   Performance Summary
4   Long-Term Fund Performance
6   Supplemental Information
6   Liquidity Risk Management Program
8   Schedule of Investments
11   Financial Statements
14   Financial Highlights
15   Notes to Financial Statements
22   Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
23   Fund Expenses
24   Tax Information
T-1   Trustees and Officers
T-6   Proxy Results

 

 

Beginning in July 2024, amendments adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission will substantially impact the design, content, and delivery of shareholder reports. These newly designed shareholder reports will highlight key fund information in a clear and concise format and must be mailed to each shareholder that has not elected to receive the reports electronically. Other information, including financial statements, will no longer be included in the shareholder report but will be available at invesco.com/reports, delivered upon request, and filed on a semi-annual basis on Form N-CSR.

 

If you would like to receive shareholder reports and other communications electronically instead of by mail, you may make that request 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. If you do not make this request or enroll in e-delivery, you will receive future shareholder reports and other communications by mail.


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

 

For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024, Class A shares of Invesco Value Opportunities Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), outperformed the Russell Midcap Value Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

 

 Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

 

Total returns, 4/30/23 to 4/30/24, 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

    30.70

Class C Shares

    29.77  

Class R Shares

    30.35  

Class Y Shares

    31.11  

Class R5 Shares

    31.11  

Class R6 Shares

    31.20  

S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)

    22.66  

Russell Midcap Value Index (Style-Specific Index)

    14.09  

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

    14.10  

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

 

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

The US economy and equity markets remained resilient in the second quarter of 2023, as milder inflation data and better-than-expected corporate earnings supported equities, with most major indexes posting gains for the quarter and with some big tech names providing optimistic future guidance. Following the March 2023 banking crisis, markets stabilized in April, as corporate earnings season got underway with many companies exceeding earnings and revenue estimates. Facing persistently strong employment data, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised the federal funds rate by 0.25% at its May 2023 meeting,1 but left rates unchanged at its June meeting, giving investors the long-awaited “pause” in rate hikes, which sent equities broadly higher.

 Equity markets declined in the third quarter and into October 2023 as a resilient US economy complicated the Fed’s efforts to tame inflation. While inflation has slowed from its peak in 2022, in July 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% and the 12-month headline inflation rate rose to 3.2% from 3% in June.2 Due to the persistence of inflation, the Fed raised the federal funds rate again in July by 0.25%.1 The CPI data released in September was higher-than-expected and the overall US labor market remained tight with unemployment near historic lows. At the same time the third quarter year-over-year Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimate was 4.9%, far above expectations.2 Despite the higher-than-expected GDP for the third quarter of 2023, the Fed held interest rates steady at its September and October meetings, but left open the possibility of another rate hike before the end of the calendar year.1

 US equity markets posted strong gains in the fourth quarter of 2023 as investors

anticipated the potential end of interest rate hikes by the Fed. Inflation slowed during the period as the CPI 12-month headline inflation rate fell to 3.1% in November from 3.7% in September, significantly below the 2022 peak of 9.1%.2 The Fed kept rates steady at its mid-December meeting and indicated that three rate cuts are expected in 2024. Fed chairman Powell noted that “the Fed’s policy rate is likely at or near its peak for this tightening cycle,“1 which prompted a strong equity rally into 2023 year-end and the yield on the 10-year US Treasury to fall from nearly 5% in October to below 4%.3

 US equity markets rallied in the first quarter of 2024. In February, the S&P 500 Index closed above the 5,000 milestone for the first time.3 The US economy defied recession predictions, achieving a growth rate of 2.5% in 2023 and the labor market remained robust, with continued payroll gains and unemployment still historically low – below 4%.2 Inflation, however, remained persistent. January and February increases in the CPI were higher than expected, leading the Fed to defer its proposed interest rate cuts to the second half of 2024.1 Still, investors were mostly pleased by corporate earnings growth, except for three of the so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks. Apple, Alphabet and Tesla’s stock prices suffered due to disappointing earnings, sales and revenue, or weak forward guidance. Although the stock market had a strong start in 2024, the stock market retreated in April. As consumer spending and a strong labor market were driving economic activity, inflation and interest rate concerns persisted and investors feared another delay in expected rate cuts by the Fed, or worse, rate hikes.

 Despite continued higher rates and increased market volatility, US stocks for the fiscal year had strong positive returns of 22.66%, as measured by the S&P 500 Index.4

 

 During the fiscal year we continued to use our intrinsic value strategy, seeking to create wealth by maintaining a long-term investment horizon and investing in companies selling at a significant discount to our estimate of their intrinsic value. We believe intrinsic value represents the fair economic worth of a business. Since our application of this strategy is highly disciplined and relatively unique, it is important to understand the benefits and limitations of our process. First, the investment strategy is intended to preserve your capital while growing it at above-market rates over the long-term. Second, our investments have little in common with popular stock market indexes and most of our peers. And third, the Fund’s short-term relative performance will naturally be different from stock market indexes and peers since we typically structure the portfolio significantly differently than these benchmarks.

 The Fund outperformed the Russell Midcap Value Index during the fiscal year. Drivers of Fund performance were mainly stock-specific. However, the Fund’s overweight in industrials and energy helped relative performance versus the Russell Midcap Value Index, as these were the best performing sectors within the index for the fiscal year. The Fund’s avoidance of real estate and communication services also aided relative performance versus the style-specific benchmark, as these sectors lagged. Select holdings in industrials and utilities were among the largest contributors on an absolute basis, while select holdings in financials and information technology (IT) were among the largest detractors.

 Vertiv Holdings in industrials and Vistra Corporation in utilities were the largest contributors to overall Fund performance during the fiscal year. Vertiv is a manufacturer of electrical power, thermal management and other equipment for data centers. Shares were up after the company reported strong performance for 2023, driven by increased spending in data centers as a result of artificial intelligence (AI) investments. Vistra is one of the largest power producers and retail energy providers in the US. Shares of the company rose during the fiscal year due to an enhanced long-term demand growth outlook driven by the build out of energy-intensive AI data centers as well as strong financial results for 2023.

Western Alliance Bancorporation was the largest detractor from overall Fund performance for the fiscal year. The company is one of the largest regional banks in the US, primarily servicing the western and midwestern states, and it was a new purchase during the fiscal year. Shares pulled back at the beginning of 2024 following a weaker than expected earnings report, which gave us the opportunity to invest at an attractive discount to our estimate of intrinsic value. Specifically, the bank traded at a historically low price to tangible book value despite an attractive return on equity and a solid capital position. IT

 

 

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company Lumentum Holdings was also a large detractor from absolute Fund performance during the fiscal year. The company is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products for the communications and electronics end-markets. Shares fell during the fiscal year as the company continues to deal with below end-market demand due to the customer inventory correction in the telecommunications market.

 We believe the single most important indicator of how the Fund is positioned for potential future success is not our recent investment results or popular statistical measures, but rather the difference between current market prices and the Fund’s estimated intrinsic value – the aggregate business value of the portfolio based on our estimate of intrinsic value for each individual holding.

 At the end of the fiscal year, the difference between the market price and the estimated intrinsic value of the Fund was attractive, according to our estimation. While there is no assurance that market value will ever reflect our estimate of the Fund’s intrinsic value, we believe the gap between price and estimated intrinsic value may provide above-average capital appreciation.

 We will continue to work hard to protect and grow the Fund’s estimated intrinsic value. We thank you for your investment in Invesco Value Opportunities Fund and for sharing our long-term investment perspective.

 

1

Source: US Federal Reserve

 

2

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

3

Source: Bloomberg LP

 

4

Source: Morningstar Direct

 

 

Portfolio manager(s):

Jonathan Edwards - Lead

Jonathan Mueller

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 4/30/14

 

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1 Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.

2 Source: Lipper Inc.

 

Past performance cannot guarantee future results.

 The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management

 

fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;

performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.

 

 

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Average Annual Total Returns

 

As of 4/30/24, including maximum applicable sales charges

 

Class A Shares

       

Inception (6/25/01)

    6.99

10 Years

    8.84  

 5 Years

    12.39  

 1 Year

    23.49  

Class C Shares

       

Inception (6/25/01)

    6.98

10 Years

    8.84  

 5 Years

    12.86  

 1 Year

    28.77  

Class R Shares

       

Inception (5/23/11)

    10.20

10 Years

    9.18  

 5 Years

    13.39  

 1 Year

    30.35  

Class Y Shares

       

Inception (3/23/05)

    7.73

10 Years

    9.73  

 5 Years

    13.97  

 1 Year

    31.11  

Class R5 Shares

       

Inception (5/23/11)

    10.93

10 Years

    9.87  

 5 Years

    14.08  

 1 Year

    31.11  

Class R6 Shares

       

10 Years

    9.78

 5 Years

    14.13  

 1 Year

    31.20  

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

 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 Invesco 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 those for Class A, Class C and Class I shares of the predecessor fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

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

 The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee 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.

 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.

 

 

5   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


 

Supplemental Information

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

Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of April 30, 2024, and is based on total net assets.

Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco.

To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

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

The Russell Midcap® Value Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of mid-cap value stocks. The Russell Midcap 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 index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).

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.

 

 

Liquidity Risk Management Program

In compliance with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), the Fund has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program in accordance with the Liquidity Rule (the “Program”). The Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Board of Trustees of the Fund (the “Board”) has appointed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”), the Fund’s investment adviser, as the Program’s administrator, and Invesco has delegated oversight of the Program to the Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”), which is composed of senior representatives from relevant business groups at Invesco.

As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures

providing for an assessment, no less frequently than annually, of the Fund’s liquidity risk that takes into account, as relevant to the Fund’s liquidity risk: (1) the Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; (2) short-term and long-term cash flow projections for the Fund during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; and (3) the Fund’s holdings of cash and cash equivalents and any borrowing arrangements. The Liquidity Rule also requires the classification of the Fund’s investments into categories that reflect the assessment of their relative liquidity under current market conditions. The Fund classifies its investments into one of four categories defined in the Liquidity Rule: “Highly Liquid,” “Moderately Liquid,” “Less Liquid,” and “Illiquid.” Funds that are not invested primarily in “Highly Liquid Investments” that are assets (cash or investments that are reasonably expected to be convertible into cash within three business days without significantly changing the market value of the investment) are required to establish a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum” (“HLIM”), which is the minimum percentage of net assets that must be invested in Highly Liquid Investments. Funds with HLIMs have procedures for addressing HLIM shortfalls, including reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) as required by the Program and the Liquidity Rule. In addition, the Fund may not acquire an investment if, immediately after the acquisition, over 15% of the Fund’s net assets would consist of “Illiquid Investments” that are assets (an investment that cannot reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment). The Liquidity Rule and the Program also require reporting to the Board and the SEC (on a non-public basis) if a Fund’s holdings of Illiquid Investments exceed 15% of the Fund’s assets.

At a meeting held on March 25-27, 2024, the Committee presented a report to the Board that addressed the operation of the

Program and assessed the Program’s adequacy and effectiveness of implementation (the “Report”). The Report covered the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (the “Program Reporting Period”). The Report discussed notable events affecting liquidity over the Program Reporting Period, including the impact of the end of an aggressive rate hike cycle, signs that inflation was abating and market liquidity was reverting to normal, and the overall market. The Report noted that there were no material changes to the Program during the Program Reporting Period.

The Report stated, in relevant part, that during the Program Reporting Period:

The Program, as adopted and implemented, remained reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk and was operated effectively to achieve that goal;

The Fund’s investment strategy remained appropriate for an open-end fund;

The Fund was able to meet requests for redemption without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund;

The Fund did not breach the 15% limit on Illiquid Investments; and

The Fund primarily held Highly Liquid Investments and therefore has not adopted an HLIM.

 

 

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

 

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Fund Information

 

Portfolio Composition

 

 

By sector    % of total net assets

Industrials

     20.79%

Financials

   17.54

Health Care

   12.68

Energy

   10.97

Materials

   10.83

Information Technology

    9.85

Utilities

    6.47

Consumer Staples

    4.77

Consumer Discretionary

    4.48

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

    1.62

Top 10 Equity Holdings*

 

          % of total net assets
 1.    Vertiv Holdings Co., Class A      3.86%
 2.    Vistra Corp.    3.39
 3.    Coherent Corp.    3.14
 4.    Expedia Group, Inc.    3.11
 5.    NRG Energy, Inc.    3.08
 6.    Lumentum Holdings, Inc.    2.98
 7.    Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.    2.88
 8.    Centene Corp.    2.87
 9.    Avantor, Inc.    2.57
10.    Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.    2.55

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

*

Excluding money market fund holdings, if any.

Data presented here are as of April 30, 2024.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments(a)

April 30, 2024

 

     Shares      Value

 

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–98.38%

Aerospace & Defense–2.12%

Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy)

     3,287,100      $   75,544,292

 

Automotive Parts & Equipment–0.87%

 

  

Dana, Inc.

     2,503,668      31,120,593

 

Biotechnology–1.94%

     

Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.(b)

     1,098,600      10,975,014

 

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

     236,800      10,464,192

 

Ascendis Pharma A/S, ADR (Denmark)(b)

     85,600      11,850,464

 

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

     301,700      12,448,142

 

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(b)

     91,400      12,571,156

 

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.(b) 

     253,700      10,792,398

 

      69,101,366

 

Coal & Consumable Fuels–0.76%

Cameco Corp. (Canada)(c)

     595,644      27,179,236

 

Communications Equipment–2.98%

Lumentum Holdings, Inc.(b)(c)

     2,426,437      106,180,883

 

Construction & Engineering–3.86%

AECOM

     661,226      61,070,833

 

MasTec, Inc.(b)

     859,900      76,264,531

 

      137,335,364

 

Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment– 1.27%

Oshkosh Corp.

     403,146      45,261,201

 

Copper–2.55%

     

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

     1,820,200      90,900,788

 

Diversified Banks–1.83%

     

U.S. Bancorp

     1,607,600      65,316,788

 

Diversified Chemicals–1.18%

 

  

Huntsman Corp.

     1,764,400      42,098,584

 

Diversified Metals & Mining–3.11%

 

  

Anglo American PLC (South Africa)

     1,131,100      36,961,475

 

Teck Resources Ltd., Class B (Canada)

     1,503,400      73,952,246

 

      110,913,721

 

Electric Utilities–3.08%

NRG Energy, Inc.

     1,509,800      109,717,166

 

Electrical Components & Equipment–3.86%

Vertiv Holdings Co., Class A

     1,479,906      137,631,257

 

Electronic Components–3.14%

Coherent Corp.(b)

     2,045,344      111,737,143

 

Electronic Manufacturing Services–1.70%

Flex Ltd.(b)

     2,113,523      60,552,434

 

Food Distributors–3.10%

     

Performance Food Group Co.(b)

     782,654      53,126,554

 

US Foods Holding Corp.(b)

     1,142,216      57,396,354

 

      110,522,908

 

     Shares      Value

 

Gold–1.96%

     

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (Canada)

     1,100,170      $   69,695,769

 

Health Care Distributors–1.54%

Henry Schein, Inc.(b)(c)

     793,400      54,966,752

 

Health Care Facilities–1.03%

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B

     215,310      36,695,283

 

Health Care Services–0.47%

Fresenius Medical Care AG (Germany)

     393,000      16,546,363

 

Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–3.61%

Expedia Group, Inc.(b)

     821,500      110,598,545

 

Travel + Leisure Co.

     409,632      17,835,377

 

      128,433,922

 

Household Products–1.67%

     

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.(c)

     725,171      59,369,750

 

Human Resource & Employment Services–0.77%

ManpowerGroup, Inc.

     364,904      27,532,007

 

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders–3.39%

Vistra Corp.

     1,591,700      120,714,528

 

Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components–1.44%

Chart Industries, Inc.(b)(c)

     357,000      51,429,420

 

Insurance Brokers–1.95%

     

Willis Towers Watson PLC

     276,600      69,465,324

 

Integrated Oil & Gas–1.63%

     

Cenovus Energy, Inc. (Canada)

     2,821,100      58,001,816

 

Investment Banking & Brokerage–1.60%

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

     133,500      56,965,785

 

Life & Health Insurance–1.41%

     

Globe Life, Inc.(c)

     660,500      50,310,285

 

Life Sciences Tools & Services–2.57%

Avantor, Inc.(b)

     3,771,200      91,376,176

 

Managed Health Care–4.38%

     

Centene Corp.(b)

     1,396,721      102,044,436

 

Molina Healthcare, Inc.(b)

     157,400      53,846,540

 

      155,890,976

 

Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–6.51%

APA Corp.

     1,520,700      47,810,808

 

ARC Resources Ltd. (Canada)

     3,359,300      60,834,162

 

EQT Corp.

     1,031,500      41,352,835

 

Murphy Oil Corp.(c)

     634,300      28,315,152

 

Southwestern Energy Co.(b)

     7,124,900      53,365,501

 

      231,678,458

 

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing–0.87%

Phillips 66

     217,200      31,105,212

 

Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–1.20%

New Fortress Energy, Inc.(c)

     1,629,350      42,688,970

 

 

 

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

 

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     Shares      Value

 

Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials–0.70%

Sealed Air Corp.

     794,700      $   25,017,156

 

Pharmaceuticals–0.75%

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.(b)(c)

     176,700      13,033,392

 

Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.(b)

     188,200      13,514,642

 

      26,548,034

 

Regional Banks–7.87%

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

     6,557,099      88,324,123

 

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

     836,000      64,121,200

 

Webster Financial Corp.

     1,226,832      53,772,047

 

Western Alliance Bancorporation

     1,305,900      74,214,297

 

      280,431,667

 

Research & Consulting Services–4.25%

Jacobs Solutions, Inc.

     463,000      66,454,390

 

KBR, Inc.

     1,306,100      84,818,134

 

      151,272,524

 

Semiconductor Materials & Equipment–2.03%

MKS Instruments, Inc.(c)

     607,723      72,306,883

 

Silver–1.33%

Pan American Silver Corp. (Canada)

     2,568,072      47,355,248

 

Trading Companies & Distributors–3.22%

Air Lease Corp., Class A(c)

     1,352,400      67,944,576

 

WESCO International, Inc.

     306,900      46,878,975

 

      114,823,551

 

Transaction & Payment Processing Services–2.88%

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     1,510,700      102,606,744

 

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $2,788,837,091)

 

   3,504,342,327

 

     Shares      Value

 

Money Market Funds–1.46%

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.23%(d)(e)

     18,271,732      $   18,271,732

 

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.34%(d)(e)

     12,910,245      12,914,118

 

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.22%(d)(e)

     20,881,981      20,881,981

 

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $52,067,979)

 

   52,067,831

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES
(excluding investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)-99.84%
(Cost $2,840,905,070)

 

   3,556,410,158

 

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan

Money Market Funds–5.99%

     

Invesco Private Government Fund, 5.29%(d)(e)(f)

     59,695,901      59,695,901

 

Invesco Private Prime Fund,
5.46%(d)(e)(f)

     153,484,971      153,531,017

 

Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan
(Cost $213,236,268)

 

   213,226,918

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–105.83%
(Cost $3,054,141,338)

 

   3,769,637,076

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(5.83)%

 

   (207,586,890)

 

NET ASSETS–100.00%

 

   $3,562,050,186

 

 

 

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 April 30, 2024.

(d) 

Affiliated holding. Affiliated holdings are investments in entities which are under common ownership or control of Invesco Ltd. or are investments in entities in which the Fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024.

 

     

Value

April 30, 2023

    

Purchases

at Cost

    

Proceeds

from Sales

    

Change in

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

    

Realized

Gain

    

Value

April 30, 2024

     Dividend Income  
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds:                                                               

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class

     $ 33,035,494        $  326,241,568        $  (341,005,330)        $      -        $     -        $  18,271,732        $ 1,114,289   

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class

     23,460,147        233,029,691        (243,575,236)        (4,309)        3,825        12,914,118        805,858   

Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class

     37,754,851        372,847,505        (389,720,375)        -        -        20,881,981        1,266,293   
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan:                                                               

Invesco Private Government Fund

     28,820,789        661,322,542        (630,447,430)        -        -        59,695,901        1,934,883*   

Invesco Private Prime Fund

     69,737,895        1,390,722,430        (1,306,949,769)        (7,828)        28,289        153,531,017        5,161,637*   

Total

     $192,809,176        $2,984,163,736        $(2,911,698,140)        $(12,137)        $32,114        $265,294,749        $10,282,960   

 

  *

Represents the income earned on the investment of cash collateral, which is included in securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. Does not include rebates and fees paid to lending agent or premiums received from borrowers, if any.

 

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

 

9   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


(e) 

The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of April 30, 2024.

(f) 

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.

 

Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  
                   Unrealized  
Settlement         Contract to        Appreciation  
     

 

 

      
Date    Counterparty    Deliver      Receive        (Depreciation)  
Currency Risk                                  
05/20/2024    UBS AG    GBP  2,149,090      USD  2,685,995          $    359  
Currency Risk                                  
05/20/2024    Goldman Sachs International    GBP  4,580,955      USD  5,723,903          (742
05/20/2024    Merrill Lynch International    EUR  87,828,455      USD  93,476,501          (317,158
05/20/2024    Merrill Lynch International    GBP  24,375,325      USD  30,343,787          (117,128

  Subtotal–Depreciation

                         (435,028

  Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

                         $(434,669

Abbreviations:

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.

 

10   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2024

 

Assets:

  

Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value
(Cost $2,788,837,091)*

   $ 3,504,342,327  

 

 

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $265,304,247)

     265,294,749  

 

 

Other investments:

  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

     359  

 

 

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $440,783)

     439,127  

 

 

Receivable for:

  

Fund shares sold

     7,542,993  

 

 

Dividends

     2,209,012  

 

 

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     614,068  

 

 

Other assets

     73,153  

 

 

Total assets

     3,780,515,788  

 

 

Liabilities:

  

Other investments:

  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

     435,028  

 

 

Payable for:

  

Fund shares reacquired

     2,553,130  

 

 

Collateral upon return of securities loaned

     213,236,268  

 

 

Accrued fees to affiliates

     1,509,666  

 

 

Accrued other operating expenses

     4,579  

 

 

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

     726,931  

 

 

Total liabilities

     218,465,602  

 

 

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

   $ 3,562,050,186  

 

 

Net assets consist of:

  

Shares of beneficial interest

   $ 2,820,711,249  

 

 

Distributable earnings

     741,338,937  

 

 
   $ 3,562,050,186  

 

 

Net Assets:

  

Class A

   $ 2,462,836,814  

 

 

Class C

   $ 59,749,984  

 

 

Class R

   $ 80,905,345  

 

 

Class Y

   $ 418,661,931  

 

 

Class R5

   $ 16,560,204  

 

 

Class R6

   $ 523,335,908  

 

 

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

 

Class A

     126,607,333  

 

 

Class C

     3,417,620  

 

 

Class R

     4,242,274  

 

 

Class Y

     21,376,337  

 

 

Class R5

     836,417  

 

 

Class R6

     26,375,226  

 

 

Class A:

  

Net asset value per share

   $ 19.45  

 

 

Maximum offering price per share
(Net asset value of $19.45 ÷ 94.50%)

   $ 20.58  

 

 

Class C:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 17.48  

 

 

Class R:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 19.07  

 

 

Class Y:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 19.59  

 

 

Class R5:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 19.80  

 

 

Class R6:

  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 19.84  

 

 

 

*

At April 30, 2024, securities with an aggregate value of $203,439,938 were on loan to brokers.

 

 

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

 

11   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Statement of Operations

For the year ended April 30, 2024

 

Investment income:

  

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $1,153,060)

   $ 46,299,137  

 

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes net securities lending income of $222,489)

     3,408,929  

 

 

Total investment income

     49,708,066  

 

 

Expenses:

  

Advisory fees

     18,772,426  

 

 

Administrative services fees

     471,280  

 

 

Custodian fees

     36,824  

 

 

Distribution fees:

  

Class A

     5,536,693  

 

 

Class C

     568,157  

 

 

Class R

     369,353  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y

     4,370,359  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R5

     11,574  

 

 

Transfer agent fees – R6

     107,399  

 

 

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

     59,827  

 

 

Registration and filing fees

     149,624  

 

 

Reports to shareholders

     534,704  

 

 

Professional services fees

     83,599  

 

 

Other

     42,431  

 

 

Total expenses

     31,114,250  

 

 

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

     (178,185

 

 

Net expenses

     30,936,065  

 

 

Net investment income

     18,772,001  

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

  

Net realized gain (loss) from:

  

Unaffiliated investment securities

     174,891,992  

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     32,114  

 

 

Foreign currencies

     (6,023

 

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

     6,633,403  

 

 
     181,551,486  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

  

Unaffiliated investment securities

     621,471,569  

 

 

Affiliated investment securities

     (12,137

 

 

Foreign currencies

     (10,447

 

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

     (239,793

 

 
     621,209,192  

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

     802,760,678  

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 821,532,679  

 

 

 

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

 

12   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended April 30, 2024 and 2023

 

     2024     2023  

 

 

Operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 18,772,001     $ 18,249,429  

 

 

Net realized gain

     181,551,486       22,265,718  

 

 

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     621,209,192       (177,868,717

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     821,532,679       (137,353,570

 

 

Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings:

    

Class A

     (51,372,437     (68,612,556

 

 

Class C

     (1,462,833     (1,654,187

 

 

Class R

     (1,736,109     (1,280,060

 

 

Class Y

     (7,341,891     (11,608,802

 

 

Class R5

     (220,685     (28,476

 

 

Class R6

     (7,718,078     (24,873,218

 

 

Total distributions from distributable earnings

     (69,852,033     (108,057,299

 

 

Share transactions–net:

    

Class A

     (159,564,572     1,517,501,777  

 

 

Class C

     (14,054,637     49,167,618  

 

 

Class R

     (7,729,602     65,002,994  

 

 

Class Y

     61,836,823       179,925,533  

 

 

Class R5

     4,261,287       9,856,926  

 

 

Class R6

     110,226,064       108,688,495  

 

 

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

     (5,024,637     1,930,143,343  

 

 

Net increase in net assets

     746,656,009       1,684,732,474  

 

 

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

     2,815,394,177       1,130,661,703  

 

 

End of year

   $ 3,562,050,186     $ 2,815,394,177  

 

 

 

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

 

13   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Financial Highlights

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

                           

Year ended 04/30/24

    $15.23       $ 0.10       $ 4.53       $ 4.63       $(0.04     $(0.37     $(0.41     $19.45       30.70     $2,462,837       1.07     1.07     0.57     47

Year ended 04/30/23

    16.52       0.18       0.07       0.25       (0.12     (1.42     (1.54     15.23       1.09       2,074,880       1.08       1.08       1.12       70  

Year ended 04/30/22

    17.34       0.08       0.60       0.68       (0.10     (1.40     (1.50     16.52       4.01       739,860       1.11       1.11       0.44       65  

Year ended 04/30/21

    9.44       0.06       7.87       7.93       (0.03           (0.03     17.34       84.15       726,801       1.22       1.22       0.45       62  

Year ended 04/30/20

    12.84       0.03       (3.18 )(d)      (3.15           (0.25     (0.25     9.44       (25.02 )(d)      440,826       1.21       1.21       0.27       41  

Class C

                           

Year ended 04/30/24

    13.82       (0.02     4.09       4.07       (0.04     (0.37     (0.41     17.48       29.77 (e)      59,750       1.79 (e)      1.79 (e)      (0.15 )(e)      47  

Year ended 04/30/23

    15.14       0.06       0.06       0.12       (0.02     (1.42     (1.44     13.82      
0.37
(e) 
 
    60,082       1.80 (e)      1.80 (e)      0.40 (e)      70  

Year ended 04/30/22

    16.04       (0.05     0.55       0.50             (1.40     (1.40     15.14       3.16       16,682       1.86       1.86       (0.31     65  

Year ended 04/30/21

    8.77       (0.02     7.29       7.27                         16.04       82.90 (e)      12,906       1.89 (e)      1.89 (e)      (0.22 )(e)      62  

Year ended 04/30/20

    12.02       (0.04     (2.96 )(d)      (3.00           (0.25     (0.25     8.77       (25.48 )(d)(e)      10,107       1.85 (e)      1.85 (e)      (0.37 )(e)      41  

Class R

                           

Year ended 04/30/24

    14.97       0.05       4.46       4.51       (0.04     (0.37     (0.41     19.07       30.43       80,905       1.32       1.32       0.32       47  

Year ended 04/30/23

    16.27       0.14       0.06       0.20       (0.08     (1.42     (1.50     14.97       0.82       70,744       1.33       1.33       0.87       70  

Year ended 04/30/22

    17.09       0.03       0.60       0.63       (0.05     (1.40     (1.45     16.27       3.73       12,018       1.36       1.36       0.19       65  

Year ended 04/30/21

    9.31       0.03       7.75       7.78                         17.09       83.57       10,385       1.47       1.47       0.20       62  

Year ended 04/30/20

    12.69       0.00       (3.13 )(d)      (3.13           (0.25     (0.25     9.31       (25.16 )(d)      6,362       1.46       1.46       0.02       41  

Class Y

                           

Year ended 04/30/24

    15.29       0.14       4.57       4.71       (0.04     (0.37     (0.41     19.59       31.11       418,662       0.82       0.82       0.82       47  

Year ended 04/30/23

    16.58       0.22       0.07       0.29       (0.16     (1.42     (1.58     15.29       1.33       276,929       0.83       0.83       1.37       70  

Year ended 04/30/22

    17.42       0.12       0.61       0.73       (0.17     (1.40     (1.57     16.58       4.25       123,154       0.86       0.86       0.69       65  

Year ended 04/30/21

    9.49       0.09       7.91       8.00       (0.07           (0.07     17.42       84.48       81,115       0.97       0.97       0.70       62  

Year ended 04/30/20

    12.86       0.06       (3.18 )(d)      (3.12           (0.25     (0.25     9.49       (24.74 )(d)      23,760       0.96       0.96       0.52       41  

Class R5

                           

Year ended 04/30/24

    15.45       0.15       4.61       4.76       (0.04     (0.37     (0.41     19.80       31.11       16,560       0.76       0.76       0.88       47  

Year ended 04/30/23

    16.74       0.22       0.08       0.30       (0.17     (1.42     (1.59     15.45       1.37       9,322       0.78       0.78       1.42       70  

Year ended 04/30/22

    17.58       0.13       0.62       0.75       (0.19     (1.40     (1.59     16.74       4.35       311       0.81       0.81       0.74       65  

Year ended 04/30/21

    9.58       0.11       7.98       8.09       (0.09           (0.09     17.58       84.70       714       0.84       0.84       0.83       62  

Year ended 04/30/20

    12.95       0.08       (3.20 )(d)      (3.12           (0.25     (0.25     9.58       (24.57 )(d)      406       0.80       0.80       0.68       41  

Class R6

                           

Year ended 04/30/24

    15.47       0.16       4.62       4.78       (0.04     (0.37     (0.41     19.84       31.20       523,336       0.69       0.69       0.95       47  

Year ended 04/30/23

    16.75       0.24       0.08       0.32       (0.18     (1.42     (1.60     15.47       1.50       323,438       0.71       0.71       1.49       70  

Year ended 04/30/22

    17.60       0.14       0.62       0.76       (0.21     (1.40     (1.61     16.75       4.38       238,636       0.74       0.74       0.81       65  

Year ended 04/30/21

    9.59       0.11       8.00       8.11       (0.10           (0.10     17.60       84.81       47,501       0.78       0.78       0.89       62  

Year ended 04/30/20

    12.97       0.09       (3.22 )(d)      (3.13           (0.25     (0.25     9.59       (24.61 )(d)      25,226       0.75       0.75       0.73       41  

 

(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. For the year ended April 30, 2023, the portfolio turnover calculation excludes the value of securities purchased of $1,658,856,812 in connection with the acquisition of Invesco American Value Fund into the Fund.

(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 $(3.28), $(3.06), $(3.23), $(3.28), $(3.30) and $(3.32) for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively. Total returns would have been lower.

(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 0.97%, 0.97%, 0.92% and 0.89% for the years ended April 30, 2024, 2023, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

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

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

April 30, 2024

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 eight 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 eighth 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 is generally valued at its trade price or official closing price that day as of the close of the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any trades or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid or ask 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 using prices provided by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the daily settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Where a final settlement price exists, exchange-traded options are valued at the final settlement price from the exchange where the option principally trades. Where a final settlement price does not exist, exchange-traded options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask price generally from the exchange where the option principally trades.

Securities of investment companies that are not exchange-traded (e.g., open-end mutual funds) are valued using such company’s end-of-business-day net asset value per share.

Deposits, other obligations of U.S. and non-U.S. banks and financial institutions are valued at their daily account value.

Fixed income securities (including convertible debt securities) generally are valued on the basis of prices provided by independent pricing services. Prices 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, and their value may be adjusted accordingly. 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 New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”) may use various pricing services to obtain market quotations as well as fair value prices. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become not representative of market value in the Adviser’s judgment (“unreliable”). If, between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, a significant event occurs that makes the closing price of the security unreliable, the Adviser 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 in accordance with Board- approved policies and related Adviser procedures (“Valuation Procedures”). 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 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.

Unlisted securities will be valued using prices provided by independent pricing services or by another method that the Adviser, in its judgment, believes better reflects the security’s fair value in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.

Non-traded rights and warrants shall be valued at intrinsic value if the terms of the rights and warrants are available, specifically the subscription or exercise price and the ratio. Intrinsic value is calculated as the daily market closing price of the security to be received less the subscription price, which is then adjusted by the exercise ratio. In the case of warrants, an option pricing model supplied by an independent pricing service may be used based on market data such as volatility, stock price and interest rate from the independent pricing service and strike price and exercise period from verified terms.

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 mean between the last bid and ask prices may be used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are fair valued by the Adviser in accordance with the Valuation Procedures. If a fair value price provided by a pricing service is unreliable, the Adviser will fair value the security using the Valuation Procedures. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/ask 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 market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism, significant governmental actions or adverse investor sentiment generally 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.

The price the Fund could receive upon the sale of any investment may differ from the Adviser’s valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that are valued using a fair valuation technique. When fair valuation techniques are applied, the Adviser uses available information, including both observable and

 

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unobservable inputs and assumptions, to determine a methodology that will result in a valuation that the Adviser believes approximates market value. Fund securities that are fair valued may be subject to greater fluctuation in their value from one day to the next than would be the case if market quotations were used. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, and the degree of subjectivity in such decisions, the Fund could realize a greater or lesser than expected gain or loss upon the sale of the investment.

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 an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. 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, the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities and its “country of risk” as determined by a third party service provider, 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 based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. 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, unregistered investment companies that comply with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act and money market funds (collectively, “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 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.

The Adviser serves as an affiliated securities lending agent for the Fund. The Bank of New York Mellon also serves as a securities lending agent. To the extent the Fund utilizes the Adviser as an affiliated securities lending agent, the Fund conducts its securities lending in accordance with, and in reliance upon, no-action

 

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letters issued by the SEC staff that provide guidance on how an affiliate may act as a direct agent lender and receive compensation for those services in a manner consistent with the federal securities laws. For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund paid the Adviser $14,510 in fees for securities lending agent services. Fees paid to the Adviser for securities lending agent services, if any, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations.

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.

The performance of the Fund may be materially affected positively or negatively by foreign currency strength or weakness relative to the U.S. dollar. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, political, economic, or social instability and development, and imposition of currency controls. Currency controls in certain foreign jurisdictions may cause the Fund to experience significant delays in its ability to repatriate its assets in U.S. dollars at quoted spot rates, and it is possible that the Fund’s ability to convert certain foreign currencies into U.S. dollars may be limited and may occur at discounts to quoted rates. As a result, the value of the Fund’s assets and liabilities denominated in such currencies that would ultimately be realized could differ from those reported on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Certain foreign companies may be subject to sanctions, embargoes, or other governmental actions that may limit the ability to invest in, receive, hold, or sell the securities of such companies, all of which affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. 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.

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 exchange of the two currencies on the settlement date, 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).

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 for hedging 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 the Adviser. 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

   0.610%

Next $3.5 billion

   0.560%

Next $4 billion

   0.545%

Over $10 billion

   0.520%

For the year ended April 30, 2024, 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).

Effective July 1, 2023, the Adviser has agreed, for an indefinite period, 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 the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “boundary limits”). Prior to July 1, 2023, the same boundary limits were in effect with an expiration date of June 30, 2023. 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. Invesco may amend and/or terminate these boundary limits at any time in its sole discretion and will inform the Board of Trustees of any such changes. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these boundary limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2025, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $66,939.

 

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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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 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 “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plans, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred for the period, up to a maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares and up to a maximum annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares. The Fund pursuant to the Class R Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plans 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 year ended April 30, 2024, 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 year ended April 30, 2024, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $167,092 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $7,320 and $3,691 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.

For the year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund incurred $167,547 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. 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 Adviser’s 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 April 30, 2024. 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

   $ 3,375,290,197         $ 129,052,130          $–           $ 3,504,342,327  

 

 

Money Market Funds

     52,067,831           213,226,918          –            265,294,749  

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

     3,427,358,028           342,279,048          –            3,769,637,076  

 

 

Other Investments - Assets*

                   

 

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

               359          –            359  

 

 

Other Investments - Liabilities*

                   

 

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

               (435,028        –            (435,028

 

 

Total Other Investments

               (434,669        –            (434,669

 

 

Total Investments

   $ 3,427,358,028         $ 341,844,379          $–           $ 3,769,202,407  

 

 

 

*

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.

 

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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.

 

     Value  
Derivative Assets    Currency
Risk
 

 

 

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

   $   359  

 

 

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

      

 

 

Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements

   $   359  

 

 

 

     Value  
Derivative Liabilities    Currency
Risk
 

 

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

   $ (435,028

 

 

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

      

 

 

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

   $ (435,028

 

 

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 April 30, 2024.

 

     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

     $   –           $    (742)          $    (742)        $–          $–         $    (742

 

 

Merrill Lynch International

     –           (434,286)          (434,286)        –          –         (434,286

 

 

UBS AG

     359           –          359        –          –         359  

 

 

Total

     $359           $(435,028)          $(434,669)        $–          $–         $(434,669

 

 

Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended April 30, 2024

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

     $6,633,403      

 

 

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

  

Forward foreign currency contracts

     (239,793)     

 

 

Total

     $6,393,610      

 

 

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

 

     Forward
Foreign Currency
Contracts

 

Average notional value

   $127,268,157

 

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 year ended April 30, 2024, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $111,246.

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.

 

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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–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended April 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

     2024      2023  

 

 

Ordinary income*

     $ 6,394,390        $ 29,542,910  

 

 

Long-term capital gain

     63,457,643        78,514,389  

 

 

Total distributions

     $69,852,033        $108,057,299  

 

 

 

*

Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any.

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2024  

 

 

Undistributed ordinary income

     $    20,408,106  

 

 

Undistributed long-term capital gain

     96,307,733  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation – investments

     702,629,042  

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation – foreign currencies

     5,563  

 

 

Temporary book/tax differences

     (555,974

 

 

Capital loss carryforward

     (77,455,533

 

 

Shares of beneficial interest

     2,820,711,249  

 

 

Total net assets

     $3,562,050,186  

 

 

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

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. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund has a capital loss carryforward as of April 30, 2024, as follows:

 

Capital Loss Carryforward*

 

Expiration

      Short-Term      Long-Term      Total

 

Not subject to expiration

      $77,455,533      $–      $77,455,533

 

 

*

Capital loss carryforward 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 9–Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended April 30, 2024 was $1,352,753,530 and $1,383,428,430, 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

     $813,681,111  

 

 

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

     (111,052,069

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

     $702,629,042  

 

 

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $3,066,573,365.

NOTE 10–Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of distributions, foreign currency transactions and equalization, on April 30, 2024, undistributed net investment income was increased by $7,991,739, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $15,264,147 and shares of beneficial interest was increased by $7,272,408. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

 

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NOTE 11–Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  

 

 
     Year ended
April 30, 2024(a)
    Year ended
April 30, 2023
 
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

 

 

Sold:

        

Class A

     6,858,809     $ 117,865,341       5,708,709     $ 91,615,505  

 

 

Class C

     465,320       7,232,957       409,186       6,012,929  

 

 

Class R

     699,064       11,798,297       513,995       8,036,177  

 

 

Class Y

     10,247,832       182,551,876       8,514,047       138,761,080  

 

 

Class R5

     537,593       9,432,554       40,918       648,953  

 

 

Class R6

     11,148,631       208,838,095       5,722,008       91,725,786  

 

 

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

        

Class A

     2,919,638       50,071,797       4,027,358       64,357,184  

 

 

Class C

     93,320       1,441,793       107,987       1,570,130  

 

 

Class R

     103,034       1,734,067       81,301       1,278,864  

 

 

Class Y

     382,537       6,598,765       632,536       10,139,560  

 

 

Class R5

     12,490       217,702       1,164       18,852  

 

 

Class R6

     440,916       7,702,809       1,511,522       24,501,770  

 

 

Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares:

        

Class A

     462,032       7,972,289       220,950       3,420,139  

 

 

Class C

     (511,768     (7,972,289     (243,066     (3,420,139

 

 

Issued in connection with acquisitions:(b)

        

Class A

     -       -       90,760,772       1,504,034,870  

 

 

Class C

     -       -       3,342,631       50,339,180  

 

 

Class R

     -       -       3,881,097       63,270,433  

 

 

Class Y

     -       -       8,110,851       134,901,684  

 

 

Class R5

     -       -       611,702       10,275,987  

 

 

Class R6

     -       -       3,529,313       59,357,533  

 

 

Reacquired:

        

Class A

     (19,857,286     (335,473,999     (9,278,577     (145,925,921

 

 

Class C

     (975,969     (14,757,098     (371,583     (5,334,482

 

 

Class R

     (1,284,000     (21,261,966     (490,787     (7,582,480

 

 

Class Y

     (7,360,175     (127,313,818     (6,578,317     (103,876,791

 

 

Class R5

     (317,128     (5,388,969     (68,928     (1,086,866

 

 

Class R6

     (6,120,835     (106,314,840     (4,100,984     (66,896,594

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

     (2,055,945   $ (5,024,637     116,595,805     $ 1,930,143,343  

 

 

 

(a) 

There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 19% 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.

(b) 

After the close of business on February 10, 2023, the Fund acquired all the net assets of Invesco American Value Fund (the “Target Fund”) pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by the Board of Trustees of the Fund on September 20, 2022. The reorganization was executed in order to reduce overlap and increase efficiencies in the Adviser’s product line. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 110,236,366 shares of the Fund for 62,423,301 shares outstanding of the Target Fund as of the close of business on February 10, 2023. Shares of the Target Fund were exchanged for the like class of shares of the Fund, based on the relative net asset value of the Target Fund to the net asset value of the Fund on the close of business, February 10, 2023. The Target Fund’s net assets as of the close of business on February 10, 2023 of $1,822,179,687, including $133,143,707 of unrealized appreciation (depreciation), were combined with those of the Fund. The net assets of the Fund immediately before the acquisition were $1,284,207,818 and $3,106,387,505 immediately after the acquisition.

The pro forma results of operations for the year ended April 30, 2023 assuming the reorganization had been completed on May 1, 2022, the beginning of the annual reporting period are as follows:

 

Net investment income

   $ 32,887,684  

 

 

Net realized/unrealized gains

     3,468,110  

 

 

Change in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 36,355,794  

 

 

As the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the acquisition was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of the Target Fund that have been included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations since February 11, 2023.

 

21   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco Value Opportunities Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco Value Opportunities Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of April 30, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year ended April 30, 2024, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended April 30, 2024 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of April 30, 2024, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2024 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended April 30, 2024 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, Texas

June 20, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

22   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


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 November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

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.

 

          ACTUAL  

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before

expenses)

    
     Beginning
 Account Value 
(11/01/23)
  Ending
 Account Value 
(04/30/24)1
  Expenses
  Paid During  
Period2
  Ending
 Account Value 
(04/30/24)
  Expenses
  Paid During  
Period2
 

  Annualized  
Expense

Ratio

Class A

  $1,000.00   $1,275.20   $6.05   $1,019.54   $5.37   1.07%

Class C

   1,000.00    1,270.20   10.10    1,015.96    8.97   1.79  

Class R

   1,000.00    1,273.70    7.46    1,018.30    6.62   1.32  

Class Y

   1,000.00    1,276.80    4.64    1,020.79    4.12   0.82  

Class R5

   1,000.00    1,277.20    4.30    1,021.08    3.82   0.76  

Class R6

   1,000.00    1,277.30    3.91    1,021.43    3.47   0.69  

 

1 

The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024, 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 182/366 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

23   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year–end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended April 30, 2024:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

             

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

     $70,698,643       

Qualified Dividend Income*

     100.00%                           

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

     100.00%     

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

     0.00%     

Qualified Business Income*

     0.00%     

Business Interest Income*

     0.00%     
*  The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

 

24   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Trustees and Officers

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.

 

 Name, Year of Birth and

 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Interested Trustees                

Jeffrey H. Kupor1 – 1968

Trustee

  2024  

Senior Managing Director and General Counsel, Invesco Ltd.; Trustee, Invesco Foundation, Inc.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Executive Vice President, Invesco Asset Management (Bermuda), Ltd., Invesco Investments (Bermuda) Ltd.; and Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation, Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; and Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC

  164   None

Douglas Sharp1 – 1974

Trustee

  2024  

Senior Managing Director and Head of Americas & EMEA, Invesco Ltd. Formerly: Director and Chairman Invesco UK Limited; Director, Chairman and Chief Executive, Invesco Fund Managers Limited

  164   None

 

1 

Mr. Kupor and Mr. Sharp are considered interested persons (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because they are officers of the Adviser to the Trust, and officers of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser.

 

T-1   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and

 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees                

Beth Ann Brown – 1968

Trustee (2019) and Chair (2022)

  2019  

Independent Consultant

 

Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; and Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.

  164  

Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Formerly: Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit);

President and Director Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds

Carol Deckbar – 1962

Trustee

  2024  

Formerly: Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, TIAA Financial Services; Executive Vice President and Principal, College Retirement Equities Fund at TIAA; Executive Vice President and Head of Institutional Investments and Endowment Services, TIAA

  164   Formerly: Board Member, TIAA Asset Management, Inc.; and Board Member, TH Real Estate Group Holdings Company

Cynthia Hostetler –1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; and Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  164   Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Investment Company Institute (professional organization); and Independent Directors Council (professional organization)

Eli Jones – 1961

Trustee

  2016  

Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University

 

Formerly: Dean of Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; and Director, Arvest Bank

  164   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); Board Member of the regional board, First Financial Bank Texas; and Boad Member, First Financial Bankshares, Inc. Texas

Elizabeth Krentzman – 1959

Trustee

  2019  

Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; and Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP

  164  

Formerly: Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment fund);

Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc.

Board of Trustees, Audit Committee and Membership Committee; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds

Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. – 1956

Trustee

  2019  

Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Member and Chairman, of the Bentley University, Business School Advisory Council; Formerly: Board Member and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP

James “Jim” Liddy – 1959

Trustee

  2024  

Formerly: Chairman, Global Financial Services, Americas and Retired Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   Director and Treasurer, Gulfside Place Condominium Association, Inc. and Non-Executive Director, Kellenberg Memorial High School

 

T-2   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and

 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Independent Trustees–(continued)

Prema Mathai-Davis – 1950

Trustee

  2003  

Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; and Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute

  164   Member of Board of Positive Planet US (non-profit) and HealthCare Chaplaincy Network (non-profit)

Joel W. Motley – 1952

Trustee

  2019  

Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization); and Member of the Vestry and the Investment Committee of Trinity Church Wall Street.

 

Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); and Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor)

  164   Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); and Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds;

Teresa M. Ressel – 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Group Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); and Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury

  164   None

Robert C. Troccoli – 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP

  164   None

Daniel S. Vandivort –1954

Trustee

  2019  

President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) and Member, Investment Committee of Historic Charleston Foundation

 

Formerly: President and Chief Investment Officer, previously Head of Fixed Income, Weiss Peck and Greer/Robeco Investment Management; Trustee and Chair, Weiss Peck and Greer Funds Board; and various capacities at CS First Boston including Head of Fixed Income at First Boston Asset Management.

  164   Formerly: Trustee and Governance Chair, Oppenheimer Funds; Treasurer, Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America

 

T-3   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and

 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Officers

Glenn Brightman – 1972

President and Principal Executive Officer

  2023  

Chief Operating Officer, Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Manager, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC.

 

Formerly: Global Head of Finance, Invesco Ltd; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Nuveen

  N/A   N/A

Melanie Ringold – 1975

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2023  

Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc.; Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary, SteelPath Funds Remediation LLC; and Secretary and Senior Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation

 

Formerly: Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc., Assistant Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Investment Advisers LLC; and Assistant Secretary and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr – 1962

Senior Vice President

  2006  

Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings (Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; and President Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée

 

Formerly: Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company, Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); President, Trimark Investments Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltee; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; and Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser)

  N/A   N/A

 

T-4   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Trustees and Officers–(continued)

 

 Name, Year of Birth and

 Position(s)

 Held with the Trust

 

Trustee

and/or

Officer

Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

 

Number of

Funds in

Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee

 

Other

Directorship(s)

Held by Trustee

During At Least

The Past 5 Years

Officers–(continued)

Tony Wong – 1973

Senior Vice President

  2023  

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director and Chairman, Invesco Private Capital, Inc., INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc. and INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Director, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC and SNW Asset Management Corporation; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; and Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.

  N/A   N/A

Stephanie C. Butcher – 1971

Senior Vice President

  2023  

Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Asset Management Limited

  N/A   N/A

Adrien Deberghes – 1967

Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President

  2020  

Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Invesco Trust Company; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom – 1969

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

  N/A   N/A

Todd F. Kuehl – 1969

Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President

  2020  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser)

  N/A   N/A

James Bordewick, Jr. – 1959

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2022  

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Legal Officer, KingsCrowd, Inc. (research and analytical platform for investment in private capital markets); Chief Operating Officer and Head of Legal and Regulatory, Netcapital (private capital investment platform); Managing Director, General Counsel of asset management and Chief Compliance Officer for asset management and private banking, Bank of America Corporation; Chief Legal Officer, Columbia Funds and BofA Funds; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management; Chief Legal Officer, MFS Funds; Associate, Ropes & Gray; and Associate, Gaston Snow & Ely Bartlett

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund   Investment Adviser   Distributor   Auditors
11 Greenway Plaza   Invesco Advisers, Inc.   Invesco Distributors, Inc.   PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, TX 77046-1173   1331 Spring Street, NW, Suite 2500   11 Greenway Plaza   1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800
  Atlanta, GA 30309   Houston, TX 77046-1173   Houston, TX 77002-5021
Counsel to the Fund   Counsel to the Independent Trustees   Transfer Agent   Custodian
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP   Sidley Austin LLP   Invesco Investment Services, Inc.   State Street Bank and Trust Company
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600   787 Seventh Avenue   11 Greenway Plaza   225 Franklin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018   New York, NY 10019   Houston, TX 77046-1173   Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

T-5   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


Proxy Results

A Special Joint Meeting (“Meeting”) of Shareholders of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds), a Delaware statutory trust (“Trust”), was held on January 16, 2024. The Meeting was held for the following purpose:

 

(1)

Elect 14 trustees to the Board of Trustees of the Trust, each of whom will serve until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

The results of the voting on the above matter were as follows:

 

     Matter    Votes For     

Votes 

Against/Withheld 

 

 

 
(1)*    Beth Ann Brown      595,446,022.84        16,915,661.31   
   Carol Deckbar      595,102,087.25        17,259,596.89   
   Cynthia Hostetler      595,359,921.21        17,001,762.94   
   Dr. Eli Jones      594,949,311.14        17,412,373.00   
   Elizabeth Krentzman      595,453,833.65        16,907,850.50   
   Jeffrey H. Kupor      595,342,690.51        17,018,993.64   
   Anthony J. LaCava, Jr.      595,293,865.38        17,067,818.77   
   James Liddy      594,980,026.97        17,381,657.17   
   Dr. Prema Mathai-Davis      594,031,204.04        18,330,480.11   
   Joel W. Motley      594,381,710.91        17,979,973.23   
   Teresa M. Ressel      595,821,958.43        16,539,725.72   
   Douglas Sharp      595,715,711.66        16,645,972.48   
   Robert C. Troccoli      594,748,318.91        17,613,365.24   
   Daniel S. Vandivort      595,002,691.19        17,358,992.96   

* Proposal 1 required approval by a combined vote of all the portfolios of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds).

 

T-6   Invesco Value Opportunities Fund


 

 

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Fund holdings and proxy voting information

The Fund provides a complete list of its portfolio holdings four times each year, at the end of each fiscal quarter. For the second and fourth quarters, the list appears, respectively, in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the list 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/corporate/about-us/esg. 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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SEC file number(s): 811-03826 and 002-85905   Invesco Distributors, Inc.    VK-VOPP-AR-1          


(b) Not applicable.

 


ITEM 2.

CODE OF ETHICS.

There were no material amendments to the Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that applies to the Registrant’s Principal Executive Officer (“PEO”) and Principal Financial Officer (“PFO”) during the period covered by the report. The Code was revised to include the PEOs and PFOs of certain Invesco exchange traded funds, previously covered by a separate code of ethics. The Registrant did not grant any waivers, including implicit waivers, from any provisions of the Code to the PEO or PFO during the period covered by this report.

 

ITEM 3.

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

The Board of Trustees has determined that the Registrant has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee financial expert is Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. is “independent” within the meaning of that term as used in Form N-CSR.

 

ITEM 4.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

(a) to (d)

Fees Billed by PwC Related to the Registrant

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”), the Registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm, billed the Registrant aggregate fees for services rendered to the Registrant for the last two fiscal years as shown in the following table. The Audit Committee pre-approved all audit and non-audit services provided to the Registrant.

 

     Fees Billed for
Services Rendered
to the Registrant for
fiscal year end 2024
     Fees Billed for
Services Rendered
to the Registrant for
fiscal year end 2023
 

Audit Fees

   $ 282,237      $ 274,431  

Audit-Related Fees(1)

   $ 0      $ 11,000  

Tax Fees(2)

   $ 207,885      $ 170,873  

All Other Fees

   $ 0      $ 0  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fees

   $ 490,122      $ 456,304  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Audit-Related Fees for the fiscal year ended 2023 includes fees billed for reviewing regulatory filings.

(2)

Tax Fees for the fiscal years ended 2024 and 2023 includes fees billed for preparation of U.S. Tax Returns and Taxable Income calculations, including excise tax and year-to-date estimates for various book-to-tax differences.


Fees Billed by PwC Related to Invesco and Affiliates

PwC billed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”), the Registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with Invesco that provides ongoing services to the Registrant (“Affiliates”) aggregate fees for pre-approved non-audit services rendered to Invesco and Affiliates for the last two fiscal years as shown in the following table. The Audit Committee pre-approved all non-audit services provided to Invesco and Affiliates that were required to be pre-approved.

 

     Fees Billed for Non-
Audit Services
Rendered to Invesco and
Invesco  Affiliates for
fiscal year end 2024
That Were Required
to be Pre-Approved
by the Registrant’s
Audit Committee
     Fees Billed for Non-Audit
Services Rendered to
Invesco and Invesco
Affiliates for fiscal year end
2023 That Were Required
to be Pre-Approved
by the Registrant’s
Audit Committee
 

Audit-Related Fees(1)

   $ 1,121,000      $ 1,074,000  

Tax Fees

   $ 0      $ 0  

All Other Fees

   $ 0      $ 0  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fees

   $ 1,121,000      $ 1,074,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Audit-Related Fees for the fiscal years ended 2024 and 2023 include fees billed related to reviewing controls at a service organization.

(e)(1)

PRE-APPROVAL OF AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

As adopted by the Audit Committees

of the Invesco Funds (the “Funds”)

Last Amended March 29, 2017

 

  I.

Statement of Principles

The Audit Committees (the “Audit Committee”) of the Boards of Trustees of the Funds (the “Board”) have adopted these policies and procedures (the “Procedures”) with respect to the pre-approval of audit and non-audit services to be provided by the Funds’ independent auditor (the “Auditor”) to the Funds, and to the Funds’ investment adviser(s) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser(s) that provides ongoing services to the Funds (collectively, “Service Affiliates”).

Under Section 202 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, all audit and non-audit services provided to the Funds by the Auditor must be preapproved by the Audit Committee. Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X requires that the Audit Committee also pre-approve a Service Affiliate’s engagement of the Auditor for non-audit services if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds (a “Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement”).

These Procedures set forth the procedures and the conditions pursuant to which the Audit Committee may pre-approve audit and non-audit services for the Funds and a Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other


organizations and regulatory bodies applicable to the Funds (“Applicable Rules”).1 They address both general pre-approvals without consideration of specific case-by-case services (“general pre-approvals”) and pre-approvals on a case-by-case basis (“specific pre-approvals”). Any services requiring pre-approval that are not within the scope of general pre-approvals hereunder are subject to specific pre-approval. These Procedures also address the delegation by the Audit Committee of pre-approval authority to the Audit Committee Chair or Vice Chair.

 

  II.

Pre-Approval of Fund Audit Services

The annual Fund audit services engagement, including terms and fees, is subject to specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee. Audit services include the annual financial statement audit and other procedures required to be performed by an independent auditor to be able to form an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements. The Audit Committee will receive, review and consider sufficient information concerning a proposed Fund audit engagement to make a reasonable evaluation of the Auditor’s qualifications and independence. The Audit Committee will oversee the Fund audit services engagement as necessary, including approving any changes in terms, audit scope, conditions and fees.

In addition to approving the Fund audit services engagement at least annually and specifically approving any changes, the Audit Committee may generally or specifically pre-approve engagements for other audit services, which are those services that only an independent auditor reasonably can provide. Other audit services may include services associated with SEC registration statements, periodic reports and other documents filed with the SEC.

 

  III.

General and Specific Pre-Approval of Non-Audit Fund Services

The Audit Committee will consider, at least annually, the list of General Pre-Approved Non-Audit Services which list may be terminated or modified at any time by the Audit Committee. To inform the Audit Committee’s review and approval of General Pre-Approved Non-Audit Services, the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and Auditor shall provide such information regarding independence or other matters as the Audit Committee may request.

Any services or fee ranges that are not within the scope of General Pre-Approved Non-Audit Services have not received general pre-approval and require specific pre-approval. Each request for specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee for services to be provided by the Auditor to the Funds must be submitted to the Audit Committee by the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and must include detailed information about the services to be provided, the fees or fee ranges to be charged, and other relevant information sufficient to allow the Audit Committee to consider whether to pre-approve such engagement, including evaluating whether the provision of such services will impair the independence of the Auditor and is otherwise consistent with Applicable Rules.

 

  IV.

Non-Audit Service Types

The Audit Committee may provide either general or specific pre-approval of audit-related, tax or other services, each as described in more detail below.

 

1 

Applicable Rules include, for example, New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) rules applicable to closed-end funds managed by Invesco and listed on NYSE.


  a.

Audit-Related Services

“Audit-related services” are assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Fund’s financial statements or that are traditionally performed by an independent auditor. Audit-related services include, among others, accounting consultations related to accounting, financial reporting or disclosure matters not classified as “Audit services”; assistance with understanding and implementing new accounting and financial reporting guidance from rulemaking authorities; services related to mergers, acquisitions or dispositions; compliance with ratings agency requirements and interfund lending activities; and assistance with internal control reporting requirements.

 

  b.

Tax Services

“Tax services” include, but are not limited to, the review and signing of the Funds’ federal tax returns, the review of required distributions by the Funds and consultations regarding tax matters such as the tax treatment of new investments or the impact of new regulations. The Audit Committee will not approve proposed services of the Auditor which the Audit Committee believes are to be provided in connection with a service or transaction initially recommended by the Auditor, the sole business purpose of which may be tax avoidance and the tax treatment of which may not be supported in the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations. The Audit Committee will consult with the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and may consult with outside counsel or advisers as necessary to ensure the consistency of tax services rendered by the Auditor with the foregoing policy. The Auditor shall not represent any Fund or any Service Affiliate before a tax court, district court or federal court of claims.

Each request to provide tax services under either the general or specific pre-approval of the Audit Committee will include a description from the Auditor in writing of (i) the scope of the service, the fee structure for the engagement, and any side letter or other amendment to the engagement letter, or any other agreement (whether oral, written, or otherwise) between the Auditor and the Funds, relating to the service; and (ii) any compensation arrangement or other agreement, such as a referral agreement, a referral fee or fee-sharing arrangement, between the Auditor (or an affiliate of the Auditor) and any person (other than the Funds or Service Affiliates receiving the services) with respect to the promoting, marketing, or recommending of a transaction covered by the service. The Auditor will also discuss with the Audit Committee the potential effects of the services on the independence of the Auditor, and document the substance of its discussion with the Audit Committee.

 

  c.

Other Services

The Audit Committee may pre-approve other non-audit services so long as the Audit Committee believes that the service will not impair the independence of the Auditor. Appendix I includes a list of services that the Auditor is prohibited from performing by the SEC rules. Appendix I also includes a list of services that would impair the Auditor’s independence unless the Audit Committee reasonably concludes that the results of the services will not be subject to audit procedures during an audit of the Funds’ financial statements.

 

  V.

Pre-Approval of Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagements

Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X requires that the Audit Committee pre-approve a Service Affiliate’s engagement of the Auditor for non-audit services if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds, defined above as a “Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement”.


The Audit Committee may provide either general or specific pre-approval of any Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement, including for audit-related, tax or other services, as described above, if the Audit Committee believes that the provision of the services to a Service Affiliate will not impair the independence of the Auditor with respect to the Funds. Any Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagements that are not within the scope of General Pre-Approved Non-Audit Services have not received general pre-approval and require specific pre-approval.

Each request for specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee of a Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement must be submitted to the Audit Committee by the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and must include detailed information about the services to be provided, the fees or fee ranges to be charged, a description of the current status of the pre-approval process involving other audit committees in the Invesco investment company complex (as defined in Rule 2-201 of Regulation S-X) with respect to the proposed engagement, and other relevant information sufficient to allow the Audit Committee to consider whether the provision of such services will impair the independence of the Auditor from the Funds. Additionally, the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and the Auditor will provide the Audit Committee with a statement that the proposed engagement requires pre-approval by the Audit Committee, the proposed engagement, in their view, will not impair the independence of the Auditor and is consistent with Applicable Rules, and the description of the proposed engagement provided to the Audit Committee is consistent with that presented to or approved by the Invesco audit committee.

Information about all Service Affiliate engagements of the Auditor for non-audit services, whether or not subject to pre-approval by the Audit Committee, shall be provided to the Audit Committee at least quarterly, to allow the Audit Committee to consider whether the provision of such services is compatible with maintaining the Auditor’s independence from the Funds. The Funds’ Treasurer and Auditor shall provide the Audit Committee with sufficiently detailed information about the scope of services provided and the fees for such services, to ensure that the Audit Committee can adequately consider whether the provision of such services is compatible with maintaining the Auditor’s independence from the Fund.

 

  VI.

Pre-Approved Fee Levels or Established Amounts

Pre-approved fee levels or ranges for audit and non-audit services to be provided by the Auditor to the Funds, and for a Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement, under general pre-approval or specific pre-approval will be set periodically by the Audit Committee. Any proposed fees exceeding 110% of the maximum pre-approved fee levels or ranges for such services or engagements will be promptly presented to the Audit Committee and will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee before payment of any additional fees is made.

 

  VII.

Delegation

The Audit Committee hereby delegates, subject to the dollar limitations set forth below, specific authority to its Chair, or in his or her absence, Vice Chair, to pre-approve audit and non-audit services proposed to be provided by the Auditor to the Funds and/or a Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement, between Audit Committee meetings. Such delegation does not preclude the Chair or Vice Chair from declining, on a case-by-case basis, to exercise his or her delegated authority and instead convening the Audit Committee to consider and pre-approve any proposed services or engagements.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Audit Committee must pre-approve: (a) any non-audit services to be provided to the Funds for which the fees are estimated to exceed $500,000; (b) any Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement for which the fees are estimated to exceed $500,000; or (c) any cost increase to any previously approved service or engagement that exceeds the greater of $250,000 or 50% of the previously approved fees up to a maximum increase of $500,000.


  VIII.

Compliance with Procedures

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, failure to pre-approve any services or engagements that are not required to be pre-approved pursuant to the de minimis exception provided for in Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X shall not constitute a violation of these Procedures. The Audit Committee has designated the Funds’ Treasurer to ensure services and engagements are pre-approved in compliance with these Procedures. The Funds’ Treasurer will immediately report to the Chair of the Audit Committee, or the Vice Chair in his or her absence, any breach of these Procedures that comes to the attention of the Funds’ Treasurer or any services or engagements that are not required to be pre-approved pursuant to the de minimis exception provided for in Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.

On at least an annual basis, the Auditor will provide the Audit Committee with a summary of all non-audit services provided to any entity in the investment company complex (as defined in section 2-01(f)(14) of Regulation S-X, including the Funds and Service Affiliates) that were not pre-approved, including the nature of services provided and the associated fees.

 

  IX.

Amendments to Procedures

All material amendments to these Procedures must be approved in advance by the Audit Committee. Non-material amendments to these Procedures may be made by the Legal and Compliance Departments and will be reported to the Audit Committee at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Audit Committee.


Appendix I

Non-Audit Services That May Impair the Auditor’s Independence

The Auditor is not independent if, at any point during the audit and professional engagement, the Auditor provides the following non-audit services:

 

   

Management functions;

 

   

Human resources;

 

   

Broker-dealer, investment adviser, or investment banking services ;

 

   

Legal services;

 

   

Expert services unrelated to the audit;

 

   

Any service or product provided for a contingent fee or a commission;

 

   

Services related to marketing, planning, or opining in favor of the tax treatment of confidential transactions or aggressive tax position transactions, a significant purpose of which is tax avoidance;

 

   

Tax services for persons in financial reporting oversight roles at the Fund; and

 

   

Any other service that the Public Company Oversight Board determines by regulation is impermissible.

An Auditor is not independent if, at any point during the audit and professional engagement, the Auditor provides the following non-audit services unless it is reasonable to conclude that the results of the services will not be subject to audit procedures during an audit of the Funds’ financial statements:

 

   

Bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the audit client;

 

   

Financial information systems design and implementation;

 

   

Appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions, or contribution-in-kind reports;

 

   

Actuarial services; and

 

   

Internal audit outsourcing services.

(e)(2) There were no amounts that were pre-approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimis exception under Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

(f) Not applicable.

(g) In addition to the amounts shown in the tables above, PwC billed Invesco and Invesco Affiliates aggregate fees of $6,572,000 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024 and $6,738,000 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023. In total, PwC billed the Registrant, Invesco and Invesco Affiliates aggregate non-audit fees of $7,900,885 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024 and $7,982,873 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023.

PwC provided audit services to the Investment Company complex of approximately $34 million.


(h) The Audit Committee also has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to Invesco and Invesco Affiliates that were not required to be pre-approved pursuant to SEC regulations, if any, is compatible with maintaining PwC’s independence.

(i) Not applicable.

(j) Not applicable.

 

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 INVESTMENT 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 June 14, 2024, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the officers of the Registrant, including the PEO and 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 (the “Act”), as amended. Based on that evaluation, the Registrant’s officers, including the PEO and PFO, concluded that, as of


  June 14, 2024, the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were reasonably designed to ensure: (1) that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR 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 period covered by this report 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.

RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 14.

EXHIBITS.

 

14(a) (1)

   Code of Ethics.

14(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 and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

14(a) (3)

   Not applicable.

14(a) (4)

   Not applicable.

14(b)

   Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


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/ Glenn Brightman

  Glenn Brightman
  Principal Executive Officer
Date:   June 28, 2024

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/ Glenn Brightman

  Glenn Brightman
  Principal Executive Officer
Date:   June 28, 2024

 

By:  

/s/ Adrien Deberghes

  Adrien Deberghes
  Principal Financial Officer
Date:   June 28, 2024
EX-99.CODE 2 d791986dex99code.htm EX-99.CODE EX-99.CODE

CODE OF ETHICS FOR PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICERS

 

APPLICABLE TO   

•  Invesco Funds;

 

•  Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust, including (unless otherwise specifically excluded), their respective series (together with the Invesco Funds, each a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”).

RISK ADDRESSED BY POLICY    Ethics Violations by Principals
RELEVANT LAW & RELATED RESOURCES   

•  Investment Company Act of 1940;

 

•  Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

REVISION DATE    May 2024
EFFECTIVE DATE    May 2024

GLOSSARY

 

I.

PURPOSE

This Code of Ethics (the “Code”) for the Invesco Funds and series of the Trusts (with each Invesco Fund and series of the Trusts being referred to herein as a “Fund,” and collectively as the “Funds”) applies to each Fund’s Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer or Controller or persons performing similar functions (collectively, the “Covered Officers,” each of whom is set forth in Exhibit A to this Code) for the purpose of promoting:

 

   

honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships.

 

   

full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and in other public communications made by the registrant;

 

   

compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations;

 

   

prompt internal reporting of violations of the Code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the Code; and

 

   

accountability for adherence to the Code.

The Code shall be administered by the Chief Compliance Officer of the Funds (the “Chief Compliance Officer”), or his or her delegate. Each Covered Officer should adhere to a high standard of business ethics and should be sensitive to situations that may give rise to actual as well as apparent conflicts of interest.


The Chief Compliance Officer is responsible for applying this Code to specific situations in which questions are presented under it and has the authority to interpret this Code in any particular situation. However, any waivers2 sought by a Covered Officer must be considered by the Independent Trustees of the relevant Fund or Funds. Any question about the application of the Code should be referred to the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer.

 

II.

COVERED OFFICERS TO ACT HONESTLY AND CANDIDLY

Each Covered Officer named in Exhibit A to this Code owes a duty to the Funds to act with integrity. Integrity requires, among other things, being honest and candid. Deceit and subordination of principle are inconsistent with integrity.

Each Covered Officer must:

 

   

act with integrity, including being honest and candid while still maintaining the confidentiality of information where required by law or the Funds’ policies;

 

   

observe both the form and spirit of laws and governmental rules and regulations, and accounting standards;

 

   

adhere to a high standard of business ethics; and

 

   

place the interests of the Funds and its shareholders before the Covered Officer’s own personal interests.

 

III.

COVERED OFFICERS SHOULD HANDLE ETHICALLY ACTUAL AND APPARENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Overview. A “conflict of interest” occurs when a Covered Officer’s private interest interferes, or appears to interfere, with the interests of, or his/her service to, the Funds. For example, a conflict of interest would arise if a Covered Officer, or a member of his/her family, receives improper personal benefits as a result of his/her position with the Funds.

Certain conflicts of interest arise out of the relationships between Covered Officers and the Funds and already are subject to conflict of interest provisions in the Investment Company Act of 1940 as amended (“Investment Company Act”), and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (“Investment Advisers Act”). For example, Covered Officers may not individually engage in certain transactions (such as the purchase or sale of securities or other property) with a Fund because of their status as “affiliated persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act) of the Funds or the Funds’ investment adviser. The Funds’ and their investment adviser’s and any sub-adviser’s compliance programs and procedures are designed to prevent, or identify and correct, violations of these provisions. This Code does not, and is not intended to, repeat or replace these programs and procedures, and such conflicts fall outside the parameters of this Code, unless or until the Chief Compliance Officer determines that any violation of such programs and procedures is also a violation of this Code.

 

 

2 

Item 2 of Form N-CSR defines “waiver” as “the approval by the registrant of a material departure from a provision of the code of ethics” and “implicit waiver,” which must also be disclosed, as “the registrant’s failure to take action within a reasonable period of time regarding a material departure from a provision of the code of ethics that has been made known to an executive officer, as defined in Rule 3b-7 under the Exchange Act, of the registrant.”


Although typically not presenting an opportunity for improper personal benefit, conflicts may arise from, or as a result of, the contractual relationship between the Funds and their investment adviser of which the Covered Officers are also officers or employees. As a result, this Code recognizes that the Covered Officers will, in the normal course of their duties (whether formally for the Funds or for the investment adviser, or for both), be involved in establishing policies and implementing decisions that will have different effects on the Funds and their investment adviser. The participation of the Covered Officers in such activities is inherent in the contractual relationship between the Fund and the investment adviser and is consistent with the performance by the Covered Officers of their duties as officers of the Funds. Thus, if performed in conformity with the provisions of the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act, such activities will be deemed to have been handled ethically. In addition, it is recognized by the Funds’ Board of Trustees (“Board”) that the Covered Officers may also be officers or employees of one or more other investment companies covered by this or other codes.

Other conflicts of interest are covered by the Code, even if such conflicts of interest are not subject to provisions in the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act. The following list provides examples of conflicts of interest under the Code, but Covered Officers should keep in mind that these examples are not exhaustive. The overarching principle is that the personal interest of a Covered Officer should not be placed improperly before the interest of the Funds.

Each Covered Officer must:

 

   

avoid conflicts of interest wherever possible;

 

   

handle any actual or apparent conflict of interest ethically;

 

   

not use his/her personal influence or personal relationships to influence investment decisions or financial reporting by the Funds whereby the Covered Officer would benefit personally (directly or indirectly) to the detriment of the Funds;

 

   

not cause the Funds to take action, or fail to take action, for the personal benefit of the Covered Officer rather than the benefit of the Funds;

 

   

not use material non-public knowledge of portfolio transactions made or contemplated for, or actions proposed to be taken by, the Funds to trade personally or cause others to trade personally in contemplation of the market effect of such transactions;

 

   

as described in more detail below, discuss any material transaction or relationship that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a conflict of interest with the Chief Compliance Officer.

Each Covered Officer must, at the time of signing this Code, report to the Chief Compliance Officer all affiliations or significant business relationships outside of the Funds and must update the report annually.


Conflict of interest situations should always be approved by the Chief Compliance Officer and communicated to the relevant Fund or Fund’s Board. Any activity or relationship that would present such a conflict for a Covered Officer would likely also present a conflict for the Covered Officer if an immediate member of the Covered Officer’s family living in the same household engages in such an activity or has such a relationship. Examples of these include:

 

   

service or significant business relationships as a trustee/director on the board of any public or private company;

 

   

being in the position of supervising, reviewing, or having any influence on the job evaluation, pay or benefit of any immediate family member;

 

   

any ownership interest in, or any consulting or employment relationship with, any of the Funds’ service providers, other than its investment adviser, principal underwriter, or any affiliated person thereof; and

 

   

a direct or indirect financial interest in commissions, transaction charges or spreads paid by the Funds for effecting portfolio transactions or for selling or redeeming shares other than an interest arising from the Covered Officer’s employment with Invesco, its subsidiaries, its parent organizations and any affiliates or subsidiaries thereof, such as compensation or equity ownership.

 

IV.

DISCLOSURE AND COMPLIANCE

Each Covered Officer should:

 

   

familiarize himself/herself with the disclosure and compliance requirements generally applicable to the Funds;

 

   

not knowingly misrepresent, conceal or omit required disclosures of, or cause others to do the same, facts about the Funds to others, whether within or outside the Funds, including to the Funds’ Trustees and auditors, or to governmental regulators and self-regulatory organizations;

 

   

to the extent appropriate within his/her area of responsibility, consult with other officers and employees of the Funds and their investment adviser with the goal of promoting full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in the reports and documents the Funds file with, or submit to, the SEC and in other public communications made by the Funds; and

 

   

promote compliance with the standards and restrictions imposed by applicable laws, rules and regulations.

 

V.

REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Each Covered Officer must:


   

upon adoption of the Code (thereafter as applicable, upon becoming a Covered Officer), affirm in writing to the Chief Compliance Officer that he/she has received, read and understands the Code;

 

   

annually thereafter affirm to the Chief Compliance Officer that he/she has complied with the requirements of the Code;

 

   

not retaliate against any other Covered Officer, other officer or any employee of the Funds or their affiliated persons for reports of potential violations that are made in good faith; and

 

   

notify the Chief Compliance Officer promptly if he/she knows of or suspects any violation of this Code. Failure to do so is itself a violation of this Code.

The Funds will follow these procedures in investigating and enforcing this Code, and in reporting on the Code:

 

   

the Chief Compliance Officer will take all appropriate action to investigate any potential violation reported to him/her;

 

   

if, after such investigation, the Chief Compliance Officer believes that no violation has occurred, the Chief Compliance Officer is not required to take any further action;

 

   

any matter that the Chief Compliance Officer believes is a violation will be reported to the relevant Fund’s Audit Committee;

 

   

if the Independent Trustees of the relevant Funds concur that a violation has occurred, they will consider appropriate action, which may include review of, and appropriate modifications to, applicable policies and procedures; notification to appropriate personnel of the investment adviser or its board; or a recommendation to dismiss the Covered Officer or other appropriate disciplinary actions;

 

   

the Independent Trustees of the relevant Funds will be responsible for granting waivers of this Code, as appropriate; and

 

   

any changes to or waivers of this Code will, to the extent required, be disclosed as provided by SEC rules.

 

VI.

OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

This Code shall be the sole code of ethics adopted by the Funds for purposes of Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and forms applicable to registered investment companies thereunder. Insofar as other policies or procedures of the Funds, the Funds’ investment adviser, principal underwriter or other service providers govern or purport to govern the behavior or activities of the Covered Officers who are subject to this Code, they are superseded by this Code to the extent that they overlap or conflict with the provisions of this Code unless any provision of this Code conflicts with any applicable federal or state law, in which case the requirements of such law will govern. The Funds’ and their investment adviser’s and principal underwriter’s codes of ethics under Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act are separate requirements applying to the Covered Officers and others, and are not part of this Code.


VII.

AMENDMENTS

These Procedures have been adopted by the Board, including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons (as defined in the Investment Company Act) of the Funds (the “Independent Trustees”). All material amendments to these Procedures must either be approved in advance by the Board and the Independent Trustees or ratified by the Board and the Independent Trustees, as determined by Legal and Compliance upon consultation with counsel to the Funds. Non-material amendments to these Procedures may be made by Legal and Compliance and will be reported to the Compliance Committee of the Board at the next scheduled in-person meeting of the Board.

 

VIII.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All reports and records prepared or maintained pursuant to this Code will be considered confidential and shall be maintained and protected accordingly. Except as otherwise required by law or this Code, such matters shall not be disclosed to anyone other than the Covered Officers, the Chief Compliance Officer, Independent Trustees of the relevant Fund or Funds and the Independent Trustees’ counsel, the relevant Fund or Funds and those Funds’ counsel and the senior management of the investment adviser and its counsel.

 

IX.

INTERNAL USE

The Code is intended solely for the internal use by the Funds and does not constitute an admission, by or on behalf of any Fund, as to any fact, circumstance, or legal conclusion.

I have read and understand the terms of the above Code. I recognize the responsibilities and obligations incurred by me as a result of my being subject to the Code. I hereby agree to abide by the above Code.


Exhibit A

Persons Covered by this Code of Ethics:

 

   

Invesco Funds

 

   

President and Principal Executive Officer – Glenn Brightman

 

   

Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer – Adrian Deberghes

 

   

Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

   

President and Principal Executive Officer — Brian Hartigan

 

   

Treasurer — Kelli Gallegos

EX-99.CERT 3 d791986dex99cert.htm EX-99.CERT EX-99.CERT

I, Glenn Brightman, Principal Executive Officer, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the Registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

5. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of trustees (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: June 28, 2024      

/s/ Glenn Brightman

      Glenn Brightman, Principal Executive Officer


I, Adrien Deberghes, Principal Financial Officer, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds);

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the Registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

5. The Registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed to the Registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the Registrant’s board of trustees (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: June 28, 2024      

/s/ Adrien Deberghes

      Adrien Deberghes, Principal Financial Officer
EX-99.906CERT 4 d791986dex99906cert.htm EX-99.906CERT EX-99.906CERT

CERTIFICATION OF SHAREHOLDER REPORT

In connection with the Certified Shareholder Report of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Company”) on Form N-CSR for the period ended April 30, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, Glenn Brightman, Principal Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: June 28, 2024       /s/ Glenn Brightman
      Glenn Brightman, Principal Executive Officer


CERTIFICATION OF SHAREHOLDER REPORT

In connection with the Certified Shareholder Report of AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) (the “Company”) on Form N-CSR for the period ended April 30, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, Adrien Deberghes, Principal Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: June 28, 2024       /s/ Adrien Deberghes
      Adrien Deberghes, Principal Financial Officer
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