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Invesco Senior Loan Fund
mutual fund
VSLCX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$5.76
+0.0
+0.0%
primary theme
Bank Loan
VSLCX (Mutual Fund)
Invesco Senior Loan Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$5.76
+0.0
+0.0%
primary theme
Bank Loan
VSLCX (Mutual Fund)
Invesco Senior Loan Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$5.76
+0.0
+0.0%
primary theme
Bank Loan
Name
As of 12/11/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
6.8%
1 yr return
7.6%
3 Yr Avg Return
4.2%
5 Yr Avg Return
4.3%
Net Assets
$365 M
Holdings in Top 10
10.0%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$5.8
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 2.72%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load 1.00%
TRADING FEES
Turnover 79.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Closed-end mutual fund
Name
As of 12/11/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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VSLCX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 6.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.3%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 3.11%
- Dividend Yield 8.5%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Monthly
Fund Details
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Legal NameInvesco Senior Loan Fund
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Fund Family NameInvesco
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Inception DateFeb 22, 2005
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassOther
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerPhilip Yarrow
Fund Description
VSLCX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VSLCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 6.8% | -3.4% | 10.8% | 90.19% |
| 1 Yr | 7.6% | -3.2% | 12.9% | 91.32% |
| 3 Yr | 4.2%* | -6.8% | 7.9% | 82.88% |
| 5 Yr | 4.3%* | -6.1% | 38.3% | 63.07% |
| 10 Yr | 3.0%* | -1.9% | 20.0% | 86.26% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VSLCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.4% | -12.0% | 11.1% | 92.08% |
| 2022 | -11.1% | -22.9% | 5.1% | 88.76% |
| 2021 | 3.2% | -12.2% | 11.1% | 7.14% |
| 2020 | -3.4% | -14.1% | 289.8% | 70.25% |
| 2019 | 2.7% | -8.1% | 7.5% | 52.77% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | VSLCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 6.8% | -3.4% | 10.8% | 90.19% |
| 1 Yr | 7.6% | -3.2% | 12.9% | 91.32% |
| 3 Yr | 4.2%* | -6.8% | 7.9% | 82.88% |
| 5 Yr | 4.3%* | -6.1% | 38.3% | 63.07% |
| 10 Yr | 3.0%* | -1.9% | 20.0% | 86.26% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | VSLCX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.3% | -12.0% | 22.1% | 16.60% |
| 2022 | -2.6% | -22.9% | 5.1% | 58.91% |
| 2021 | 7.6% | -10.2% | 11.1% | 9.52% |
| 2020 | 0.6% | -14.1% | 306.9% | 74.38% |
| 2019 | 5.9% | -3.6% | 10.5% | 80.85% |
NAV & Total Return History
VSLCX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| VSLCX | Category Low | Category High | VSLCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 365 M | 29.9 M | 13.5 B | 67.57% |
| Number of Holdings | 570 | 2 | 2051 | 10.89% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 36.5 M | -191 M | 2.37 B | 68.87% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 10.00% | 5.2% | 100.7% | 79.30% |
Top 10 Holdings
- My Alarm Center, LLC, Class A 1.65%
- Monitronics International, Inc., Term Loan 1.22%
- Spin Holdco Inc., Term Loan 1.16%
- AAdvantage Loyality IP Ltd. (American Airlines, Inc.), Term Loan 1.04%
- Areas (Pax Midco Spain), Term Loan 0.85%
- Acrisure, LLC, Term Loan 0.83%
- Garda World Security Corp., Term Loan 0.83%
- Restoration Forest Products Group, LLC 0.82%
- Carnival Corp., Term Loan 0.80%
- CCI Buyer, Inc. (Consumer Cellular), First Lien Term Loan 0.79%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSLCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 109.94% | 0.00% | 161.82% | 5.84% |
| Stocks | 6.08% | 0.00% | 100.74% | 9.34% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.70% | -3.99% | 7.54% | 1.95% |
| Other | 0.38% | -52.39% | 26.58% | 22.96% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.51% | 92.16% |
| Cash | 0.00% | -61.90% | 16.36% | 96.50% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSLCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 8.15% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 86.41% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 48.61% | 85.87% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 42.93% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 85.33% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 89.61% | 84.78% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 62.50% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 33.15% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 88.04% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 97.66% | 3.80% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.36% | 87.50% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSLCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 6.07% | -0.01% | 100.74% | 9.34% |
| Non US | 0.02% | 0.00% | 0.68% | 17.12% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSLCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 96.40% | 0.00% | 99.80% | 13.73% |
| Municipal | 0.38% | 0.00% | 0.47% | 4.31% |
| Derivative | 0.38% | -11.46% | 0.67% | 5.06% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 0.00% | 0.00% | 25.03% | 97.67% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 91.68% | 95.29% |
| Government | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.18% | 92.16% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | VSLCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 100.24% | 0.00% | 124.50% | 10.12% |
| Non US | 9.70% | 0.00% | 63.23% | 21.79% |
VSLCX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| VSLCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 2.72% | 0.03% | 5.51% | 9.85% |
| Management Fee | 0.90% | 0.00% | 1.89% | 87.88% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 1.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 100.00% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.25% | 0.02% | 0.27% | 95.56% |
Sales Fees
| VSLCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 95.00% |
Trading Fees
| VSLCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| VSLCX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 79.00% | 4.00% | 180.00% | 69.01% |
VSLCX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| VSLCX | Category Low | Category High | VSLCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.52% | 0.00% | 11.13% | 56.60% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| VSLCX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| VSLCX | Category Low | Category High | VSLCX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 3.11% | 1.77% | 9.82% | 77.08% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| VSLCX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 28, 2024 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2024 | $0.041 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2023 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 29, 2023 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.049 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2023 | $0.040 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2023 | $0.038 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.039 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 28, 2023 | $0.038 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $0.038 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.039 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2023 | $0.038 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2022 | $0.190 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.036 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2022 | $0.036 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.028 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2022 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 29, 2022 | $0.020 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $0.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2022 | $0.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2022 | $0.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $0.092 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.019 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 29, 2021 | $0.017 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $0.017 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.017 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 30, 2021 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2021 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2021 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2021 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 26, 2021 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 29, 2021 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2020 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 30, 2020 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2020 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.014 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2020 | $0.016 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 30, 2020 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 29, 2020 | $0.023 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 30, 2020 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 31, 2020 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 28, 2020 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 31, 2020 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2019 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 29, 2019 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 31, 2019 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 30, 2019 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Aug 30, 2019 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 31, 2019 | $0.022 | OrdinaryDividend |
VSLCX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Philip Yarrow
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 31, 2007
15.18
15.2%
Philip Yarrow is a Portfolio Manager for Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. Mr. Yarrow entered the industry in 1995 and joined Invesco in 2010, when the firm combined with Van Kampen. He was previously a portfolio manager in the senior loan group and member of the group’s investment committee at Van Kampen, which he joined in 2005. Prior to joining Invesco Senior Secured, Mr. Yarrow was an Executive Director with Morgan Stanley. Prior to that, he served as a credit analyst and a portfolio manager at Bank One/JPMorgan. Mr. Yarrow earned a BS degree in mathematics and economics from the Uni
Thomas Ewald
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 25, 2010
11.94
11.9%
Thomas Ewald, Portfolio Manager, has been associated with Invesco Senior Secured and/or its affiliates since 2000. Tom is a Senior Portfolio Manager in Invesco’s Senior Secured Bank Loan Group and a member of the Investment Committee. He is responsible for credit research and portfolio management with a focus on retail funds. Tom joined Invesco in 2000 as a Credit Analyst and was promoted to Portfolio Manager in 2001. Prior to joining Invesco, Tom was one of the initial members of First Union Institutional Debt Management and assisted in growing assets under management. Before joining IDM, To
Scott Baskind
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 28, 2013
8.93
8.9%
Scott Baskind Head of Global Senior Loans and Chief Investment Officer Scott is the president and managing director of Invesco’s US$27.9 billion senior loan business and serves as the group’s chief investment officer. Scott is head of the senior loan Investment Committee and serves as the senior portfolio manager for several funds. Scott joined Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. in 1999 as a credit analyst, and has taken on progressively more senior roles including his current position in 2014.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 21.18 | 6.08 | 3.25 |
