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As Filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on October 19, 2020.

1933 Act Registration No. 002-58287
1940 Act Registration No. 811-02729





UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


FORM N-1A


REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Pre-Effective Amendment No.

Post-Effective Amendment No. 89
and/or


REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

Amendment No. 90

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS TRUST
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77046-1173
(Address of Principal Executive Office)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (713) 626-1919

Jeffrey H. Kupor, Esquire
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77046
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)


Copy to:


Taylor V. Edwards, Esquire
Invesco Advisers, Inc.
225 Liberty Street, 15th FL
New York, NY 10281-1087
Matthew R. DiClemente, Esquire
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-7018


Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Amendment.


It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box)
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immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)
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on (date) pursuant to paragraph (b)
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60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)
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on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)
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75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2)
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on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of rule 485
If appropriate, check the following box:
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This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.



The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION – DATED OCTOBER 19, 2020


  
Prospectus
[December _, 2020]
 
CAVU Securities Classes

Institutional Money Market Fund

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio (_____)

Government Money Market Funds

Invesco Treasury Portfolio (_____)

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio (_____)



This prospectus is to be used only by clients of CAVU Securities, LLC (CAVU).



CAVU Securities Classes

As with all other mutual fund securities, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

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

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

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

You could lose money by investing in each Fund. An investment in each Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Each Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time. Investments in each Fund are not guaranteed by a bank and investment is not a bank deposit.




Table of Contents


Fund Summaries
1
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio
1
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
3
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio
5
   
Investment Objective(s), Strategies, Risks and Portfolio Holdings
6
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio
6
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
8
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio
9
   
Fund Management
10
The Adviser(s)
10
Adviser Compensation
10
   
Other Information
11
Dividends and Distributions
11
   
Financial Highlights
12
   
Hypothetical Investment and Expense Information
13
   
Shareholder Account Information
A-1
Purchasing Shares
A-1
Redeeming Shares
A-1
Pricing of Shares
A-3
Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Fund Shares
A-4
Taxes
A-5
Important Notice Regarding Delivery of Security Holder Documents
A-5
   
Obtaining Additional Information
Back Cover


















This prospectus is to be used only by clients of CAVU Securities, LLC (CAVU). CAVU is a veteran and minority owned firm that measures the success of the firm not only based on financial performance, but also by the positive contributions it makes in giving back to the community, our country and those who have served our country. The CAVU Securities Class may not be purchased directly by individuals. In order to be a shareholder of the CAVU Securities Class, an individual generally needs to have a brokerage account with CAVU or its affiliates or another intermediary authorized by CAVU to offer the Fund’s CAVU Securities Class.


Fund Summaries


INVESCO LIQUID ASSETS PORTFOLIO

Investment Objective(s)

The Fund’s investment objective is to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.

Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
 
   Class: CAVU Securities Class
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)
None
 
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is less)
None
 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Class: CAVU Securities Class
Management Fees
0.15%
 
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees
                                     None
 
Other Expenses1
[    ]
 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
[    ]
 
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2
[    ]
 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement
[    ]
 

1
“Other Expenses” are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.
2
Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser) has contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed in the SAI) of CAVU Securities Class shares to [   ]%, of the Fund's average daily net assets (the “expense limit”). Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on [   ]. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limit without approval of the Board of Trustees.

Example. This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain equal to the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement in the first year and the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses thereafter.
Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:
 
1 Year
3 Years
   
CAVU Securities Class
$[    ]
$[    ]
   
 
Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund

The Fund invests primarily in high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated short-term debt obligations, including: (i) securities issued by the U.S. Government or its agencies; (ii) certificates of deposit and time deposits from U.S. or foreign banks; (iii) repurchase agreements; (iv) commercial paper; and (v) municipal securities.
The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions that are collateralized by cash or government securities. In addition, it may engage in repurchase agreement transactions that are collateralized by nongovernment securities such as
equity securities and fixed income securities that are rated investment grade and below investment grade by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations or unrated securities of comparable quality. The Fund considers repurchase agreements with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to be U.S. Government securities for purposes of the Fund’s investment policies.
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are Eligible Securities as defined by applicable regulations at the time of purchase.
The Fund is a money market fund that rounds the Fund’s current net asset value (NAV) per share to a minimum of the fourth decimal place. Although the Fund is a money market fund, the NAV of the Fund’s shares “floats,” fluctuating with changes in the values of the Fund’s portfolio securities. The Fund invests in conformity with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar denominated securities maturing within 397 calendar days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 calendar days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (Rule 2a-7), of no more than 120 calendar days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser) pursuant to guidelines approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the Board), and must be an Eligible Security.
The Fund may invest up to 50% of its total assets in U.S. dollar-denominated foreign securities. Some of the Fund’s investments, although U.S.
dollar-denominated, may be subject to foreign credit exposure.
The Fund may also invest in daily and weekly variable-rate demand notes.
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.

Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund

As with any mutual fund investment, loss of money is a risk of investing. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The risks associated with an investment in the Fund can increase during times of significant market volatility. The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
Money Market Fund Risk. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them and you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The Fund may impose a fee upon the sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not rely on or expect that the sponsor will enter into support agreements or take other actions to provide financial support to the Fund at any time. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures, illiquid markets, and/or significant market volatility.
Debt Securities Risk. The prices of debt securities held by the Fund will be affected by changes in interest rates, the creditworthiness of the issuer and other factors. An increase in prevailing interest rates typically causes

1
Short-Term Investment Trust



the value of existing debt securities to fall and often has a greater impact on longer-duration debt securities and higher quality debt securities. Falling interest rates will cause the Fund to reinvest the proceeds of debt securities that have been repaid by the issuer at lower interest rates. Falling interest rates may also reduce the Fund’s distributable income because interest payments on floating rate debt instruments held by the Fund will decline. The Fund could lose money on investments in debt securities if the issuer or borrower fails to meet its obligations to make interest payments and/or to repay principal in a timely manner. Changes in an issuer’s financial strength, the market’s perception of such strength or in the credit rating of the issuer or the security may affect the value of debt securities. The Adviser’s credit analysis may fail to anticipate such changes, which could result in buying a debt security at an inopportune time or failing to sell a debt security in advance of a price decline or other credit event.
Market Risk. The market values of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of the Fund’s shares, will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry or section of the economy, or it may affect the market as a whole. The value of the Fund’s investments may go up or down due to 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 or adverse investor sentiment generally. Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of certain other types of investments, such as bonds. During a general downturn in the financial markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value. When markets perform well, there can be no assurance that specific investments held by the Fund will rise in value.
Repurchase Agreement Risk. The Fund is subject to the risk that the counterparty may default on its obligation to repurchase the underlying instruments collateralizing the repurchase agreement, which may cause the Fund to lose money. These risks are magnified to the extent that a repurchase agreement is secured by securities other than cash or U.S. Government securities.
U.S. Government Obligations Risk. Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default. No assurance can be given that the U.S. Government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so.
Municipal Securities Risk. The risk of a municipal obligation generally depends on the financial and credit status of the issuer. Constitutional amendments, legislative enactments, executive orders, administrative regulations, voter initiatives, and the issuer’s regional economic conditions may affect the municipal security’s value, interest payments, repayment of principal and the Fund’s ability to sell the security. Failure of a municipal security issuer to comply with applicable tax requirements may make income paid thereon taxable, resulting in a decline in the security’s value. In addition, there could be changes in applicable tax laws or tax treatments that reduce or eliminate the current federal income tax exemption on municipal securities or otherwise adversely affect the current federal or state tax status of municipal securities.
Banking and Financial Services Industry Focus Risk. From time to time, the Fund may invest more than 25% of its assets in unsecured bank instruments, including but not limited to certificates of deposit and time deposits, or securities that may have guarantees or credit or liquidity enhancements provided by banks, insurance companies or other financial institutions. To the extent the Fund focuses its investments in these instruments or securities, the Fund’s performance will depend on the overall condition of those industries and the individual banks and financial institutions in which the Fund invests (directly or indirectly), the supply of short-term financing, changes in government regulation, changes in interest rates, and economic downturns in the United States and abroad.
 Yield Risk. The Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities. When interest rates are very low, the Fund’s expenses could absorb all or a portion of the Fund’s income and yield. Additionally, inflation may outpace and diminish investment returns over time.

Variable-Rate Demand Notes Risk. The absence of an active secondary market for certain variable and floating rate notes could make it difficult to dispose of these instruments, which could result in a loss.
Foreign Securities and Credit Exposure Risk. U.S. dollar-denominated securities carrying foreign credit exposure may be affected by unfavorable political, economic or governmental developments that could affect payments of principal and interest. Furthermore, the Fund's foreign investments may be adversely affected by political and social instability, changes in economic or taxation policies, difficulty in enforcing obligations, decreased liquidity or increased volatility. Foreign investments also involve the risk of the possible seizure, nationalization or expropriation of the issuer or foreign deposits (in which the Fund could lose its entire investments in a certain market) and the possible adoption of foreign governmental restrictions such as exchange controls.
Management Risk. The Fund is actively managed and depends heavily on the Adviser’s judgment about markets, interest rates or the attractiveness, relative values, liquidity, or potential appreciation of particular investments made for the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund could experience losses if these judgments prove to be incorrect. Additionally, legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may adversely affect management of the Fund and, therefore, the ability of the Fund to achieve its investment objective.

Performance Information

The bar chart and performance table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year as of December 31. The Fund's past performance is not necessarily an indication of its future performance.
CAVU Securities Class shares of the Fund have less than a year of performance; therefore, the returns shown are those of the Fund’s Institutional Class shares. Although the CAVU Securities Class shares are invested in the same portfolio of securities, CAVU Securities Class shares’ returns of the Fund will be different from Institutional Class returns of the Fund as they have different expenses.
Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at www.invesco.com/us.

[To be updated in 485(b) filing]

Annual Total Returns



Institutional Class year-to-date (ended September 30, 2019): 1.82%
Best Quarter (ended December 31, 2018): 0.57%
Worst Quarter (ended September 30, 2014): 0.01%

Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2019)
 
1
Year
5
Years
10
Years
CAVU Securities Class1: Inception ([12/   /2020])
 1.97%
0.73%
0.48%
 
 
1 CAVU Securities Class shares’ performance shown prior to the inception date is that of the Fund’s Institutional Class shares. Institutional Class shares’ performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. The inception date of the Fund’s Institutional Class shares is November 4, 1993.

Management of the Fund

Investment Adviser: Invesco Advisers, Inc.

2
Short-Term Investment Trust


Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Shares of the CAVU Securities Class may be purchased only by clients of CAVU Securities, LLC (CAVU). Clients of CAVU may purchase shares of the CAVU Securities Class through CAVU or through certain other intermediaries that have been authorized by CAVU to offer the Fund’s CAVU Securities Class. You should contact your intermediary to learn whether it is authorized to accept orders on behalf of the Funds.
The minimum investments for CAVU Securities Class fund accounts are as follows:

Initial Investments Per Fund Account*
$1,000
 
Additional Investments Per Fund Account
No minimum
 
 
* An intermediary may aggregate its master accounts and subaccounts to satisfy the minimum investment requirement.

You may purchase or redeem shares on any business day that the Fund is open:
Through CAVU Securities, LLC by calling 212-916-3840;

By writing to CAVU Securities, LLC, 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, Suite 403, New York, NY 10017;
Through an intermediary authorized by CAVU, by contacting your intermediary;
By telephone at (800) 659-1005; or
Through Liquidity Link SM.

Tax Information

The Fund’s distributions generally are taxable to you as ordinary income, unless you are investing through a tax-advantaged arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or individual retirement account. Any distributions from a 401(k) plan or individual retirement account may be taxed when withdrawn from such plan or account.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund’s distributor or its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson or financial adviser to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or financial adviser or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

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INVESCO TREASURY PORTFOLIO

Investment Objective(s)

The Fund’s investment objective is to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.


Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
 
   Class: CAVU Securities Class
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)
None
 
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is less)
None
 
 


Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Class: CAVU Securities Class
Management Fees
0.15%
 
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees
                                     None
 
Other Expenses1
[    ]
 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
[    ]
 
Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement2
[    ]
 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement
[    ]
 

1
“Other Expenses” are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.

2
Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco or the Adviser) has contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed in the SAI) of CAVU Securities Class shares to [   ]%, of the Fund's average daily net assets (the “expense limit”). Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on [   ]. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limit without approval of the Board of Trustees.

Example. This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain equal to the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement in the first year and the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses thereafter.
Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

 
1 Year
3 Years
     
CAVU Securities Class
$[    ]
$[    ]
       
 


Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund

The Fund invests at least 99.5% of its total assets in cash, Government Securities, and repurchase agreements collateralized by cash or Government Securities. In addition, the Fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury including bills, notes and bonds, and repurchase agreements secured by those obligations. In contrast to the Fund’s 99.5% policy, the Fund’s 80% policy does not include cash or repurchase agreements collateralized by cash. Government Security generally means any security issued or guaranteed as to principal or interest by the U.S. Government or certain of its agencies or instrumentalities; or any certificate of deposit for any of the foregoing. The Fund considers repurchase agreements with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to be U.S. Government securities for purposes of the Fund’s investment policies.
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are Eligible Securities as defined by applicable regulations at the time of purchase.
The Fund is a Government Money Market Fund, as defined by Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (Rule 2a-7), that seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar denominated securities maturing within 397 calendar days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 calendar days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 of no more than 120 calendar days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Board, and must be an Eligible Security.
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.

Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund

As with any mutual fund investment, loss of money is a risk of investing. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The risks associated with an investment in the Fund can increase during times of significant market volatility. The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:

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Short-Term Investment Trust


Money Market Fund Risk. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not rely on or expect that the sponsor will enter into support agreements or take other actions to provide financial support to the Fund or maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price at any time. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures, illiquid markets, and/or significant market volatility. While the Board of Trustees may implement procedures to impose a fee upon the sale of your shares or temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares in the future if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors, the Board has not elected to do so at this time. Should the Board elect to do so, such change would only become effective after shareholders were provided with specific advance notice of the change in the Fund’s policy and provided with the opportunity to redeem their shares in accordance with Rule 2a-7 before the policy change became effective.
Debt Securities Risk. The prices of debt securities held by the Fund will be affected by changes in interest rates, the creditworthiness of the issuer and other factors. An increase in prevailing interest rates typically causes the value of existing debt securities to fall and often has a greater impact on longer-duration debt securities and higher quality debt securities. Falling interest rates will cause the Fund to reinvest the proceeds of debt securities that have been repaid by the issuer at lower interest rates. Falling interest rates may also reduce the Fund’s distributable income because interest payments on floating rate debt instruments held by the Fund will decline. The Fund could lose money on investments in debt securities if the issuer or borrower fails to meet its obligations to make interest payments and/or to repay principal in a timely manner. Changes in an issuer’s financial strength, the market’s perception of such strength or in the credit rating of the issuer or the security may affect the value of debt securities. The Adviser’s credit analysis may fail to anticipate such changes, which could result in buying a debt security at an inopportune time or failing to sell a debt security in advance of a price decline or other credit event.
U.S. Government Obligations Risk. Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default. No assurance can be given that the U.S. Government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so.
Market Risk. The market values of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of the Fund’s shares, will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry or section of the economy, or it may affect the market as a whole. The value of the Fund’s investments may go up or down due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular adverse investor sentiment generally. Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of certain other types of investments, such as bonds. During a general downturn in the financial markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value. When markets perform well, there can be no assurance that specific investments held by the Fund will rise in value.
Repurchase Agreement Risk. If the seller of a repurchase agreement defaults or otherwise does not fulfill its obligations, the Fund may incur delays and losses arising from selling the underlying securities, enforcing its rights, or declining collateral value.
Yield Risk. The Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities. When interest rates are very low, the Fund’s expenses could absorb all or a portion of the Fund’s income and yield. Additionally, inflation may outpace and diminish investment returns over time.
      Management Risk. The Fund is actively managed and depends heavily on the Adviser’s judgment about markets, interest rates or the attractiveness, relative values, liquidity, or potential appreciation of particular investments made for the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund could experience losses if these judgments prove to be incorrect. Additionally, legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may adversely affect management of the Fund and, therefore, the ability of the Fund to achieve its investment objective.

Performance Information

The bar chart and performance table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year as of December 31. The Fund's past performance is not necessarily an indication of its future performance.
CAVU Securities Class shares of the Fund have less than a year of performance; therefore, the returns shown are those of the Fund’s Institutional Class shares. Although the CAVU Securities Class shares are invested in the same portfolio of securities, CAVU Securities Class shares’ returns of the Fund will be different from Institutional Class returns of the Fund as they have different expenses.
Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at www.invesco.com/us.

[To be updated in 485(b) filing]

Annual Total Returns


Institutional Class year-to-date (ended September 30, 2019): 1.66%
Best Quarter (ended December 31, 2018): 0.54%
Worst Quarter (ended March 31, 2015): 0.00%

Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2019)
 
1
Year
5
Years
10
Years
CAVU Securities Class1: Inception ([12/   /2020])
1.74%
0.55%
0.30%
 

1 CAVU Securities Class shares’ performance shown prior to the inception date is that of the Fund’s Institutional Class shares. Institutional Class shares’ performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. The inception date of the Fund’s Institutional Class shares is April 12, 1984.

Management of the Fund

Investment Adviser: Invesco Advisers, Inc.

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Shares of the CAVU Securities Class may be purchased only by clients of CAVU Securities, LLC (CAVU). Clients of CAVU may purchase shares of the CAVU Securities Class through CAVU or through certain other intermediaries that have been authorized by CAVU to offer the Fund’s CAVU Securities Class. You should contact your intermediary to learn whether it is authorized to accept orders on behalf of the Funds.
The minimum investments for CAVU Securities Class fund accounts are as follows:

Initial Investments Per Fund Account*
$1,000
 
Additional Investments Per Fund Account
No minimum
 

* An intermediary may aggregate its master accounts and subaccounts to satisfy the minimum investment requirement.

You may purchase or redeem shares on any business day that the Fund is open:
Through CAVU Securities, LLC by calling 212-916-3840;

By writing to CAVU Securities, LLC, 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, Suite 403, New York, NY 10017;
Through an intermediary authorized by CAVU, by contacting your intermediary;
By telephone at (800) 659-1005; or
Through Liquidity Link SM.

Tax Information

The Fund’s distributions generally are taxable to you as ordinary income, unless you are investing through a tax-advantaged arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or individual retirement account. Any distributions from a 401(k) plan or individual retirement account may be taxed when withdrawn from such plan or account.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund’s distributor or its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson or financial adviser to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or financial adviser or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.


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INVESCO GOVERNMENT & AGENCY PORTFOLIO

Investment Objective(s)

The Fund’s investment objective is to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.

Fees and Expenses of the Fund

This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund.


Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
 
   Class: CAVU Securities Class
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)
None
 
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is less)
None
 

Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
 
Class: CAVU Securities Class
Management Fees
0.10%
 
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees
                                     None
 
Other Expenses1
[    ]
 
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
[    ]
 

1
“Other Expenses” are based on estimated amounts for the current fiscal year.


Example. This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same.
Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

 
1 Year
3 Years
   
CAVU Securities Class
$[    ]
$[    ]
   
 

Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund

The Fund invests at least 99.5% of its total assets in cash, Government Securities, and repurchase agreements collateralized by cash or Government Securities. In addition, at least 80% of the Fund’s net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested, under normal circumstances, in direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury and other securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. Government or its agencies and instrumentalities, as well as repurchase agreements secured by those obligations. Direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury generally include bills, notes and bonds. In contrast to the Fund’s 99.5% policy, the Fund’s 80% policy does not include cash or repurchase agreements collateralized by cash. Government Security generally means any security issued or guaranteed as to principal or interest by the U.S. Government or certain of its agencies or instrumentalities; or any certificate of deposit for any of the foregoing. The Fund considers repurchase agreements with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to be U.S. Government securities for purposes of the Fund’s investment policies.
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are Eligible Securities as defined by applicable regulations at the time of purchase.
The Fund is a Government Money Market Fund, as defined by Rule 2a-7, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (Rule 2a-7) that seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar denominated securities maturing within 397 calendar days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 calendar days, and a dollar- weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 of no more than 120 calendar days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Board, and must be an Eligible Security. In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.

Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund

As with any mutual fund investment, loss of money is a risk of investing. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The risks associated with an investment in the Fund can increase during times of significant market volatility. The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
Money Market Fund Risk. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not rely on or expect that the sponsor will enter into support agreements or take other actions to provide financial support to the Fund or maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price at any time. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures, illiquid markets, and/or significant market volatility. While the Board of Trustees may implement procedures to impose a fee upon the sale of your shares or temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares in the future if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors, the Board has not elected to do so at this time. Should the Board elect to do so, such change would only become effective after shareholders were provided with specific advance notice of the change in the Fund’s policy and provided with the opportunity to redeem their shares in accordance with Rule 2a-7 before the policy change became effective.
Debt Securities Risk. The prices of debt securities held by the Fund will be affected by changes in interest rates, the creditworthiness of the issuer and other factors. An increase in prevailing interest rates typically causes the value of existing debt securities to fall and often has a greater impact on longer-duration debt securities and higher quality debt securities. Falling interest rates will cause the Fund to reinvest the proceeds of debt securities that have been repaid by the issuer at lower interest rates. Falling interest rates may also reduce the Fund’s distributable income because interest payments on floating rate debt instruments held by the Fund will decline. The Fund could lose money on investments in debt securities if the issuer or borrower fails to meet its obligations to make interest payments and/or to repay principal in a timely manner. Changes in an issuer’s financial strength, the market’s perception of such strength or in the credit rating of the issuer or the security may affect the value of debt securities. The Adviser’s credit analysis may fail to anticipate such changes, which could result in buying a debt security at an inopportune time or failing to sell a debt security in advance of a price decline or other credit event.
U.S. Government Obligations Risk. Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default. No assurance can be given that the U.S. Government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so.
Market Risk. The market values of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of the Fund’s shares, will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry or section of the economy, or it may affect the market as a whole. The value of the Fund’s investments may go up or down due to 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 or adverse investor sentiment generally. Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of certain other types of investments, such as bonds. During a general downturn in the financial markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value. When markets perform well, there can be no assurance that specific investments held by the Fund will rise in value.



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Repurchase Agreement Risk. If the seller of a repurchase agreement defaults or otherwise does not fulfill its obligations, the Fund may incur delays and losses arising from selling the underlying securities, enforcing its rights, or declining collateral value.
Yield Risk. The Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities. When interest rates are very low, the Fund’s expenses could absorb all or a portion of the Fund’s income and yield. Additionally, inflation may outpace and diminish investment returns over time.
Management Risk. The Fund is actively managed and depends heavily on the Adviser’s judgment about markets, interest rates or the attractiveness, relative values, liquidity, or potential appreciation of particular investments made for the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund could experience losses if these judgments prove to be incorrect. Additionally, legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may adversely affect management of the Fund and, therefore, the ability of the Fund to achieve its investment objective.

Performance Information

The bar chart and performance table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows changes in the performance of the Fund from year to year as of December 31. The Fund's past performance is not necessarily an indication of its future performance.
CAVU Securities Class shares of the Fund have less than a year of performance; therefore, the returns shown are those of the Fund’s Institutional Class shares. Although the CAVU Securities Class shares are invested in the same portfolio of securities, CAVU Securities Class shares’ returns of the Fund will be different from Institutional Class returns of the Fund as they have different expenses.
Updated performance information is available on the Fund's website at www.invesco.com/us.

[To be updated in 485(b) filing]

Annual Total Returns


Institutional Class year-to-date (ended September 30, 2019): 1.69%
Best Quarter (ended December 31, 2018): 0.54%
Worst Quarter (ended March 31, 2015): 0.00%


Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2019)
 
1
Year
5
Years
10
Years
CAVU Securities Class1: Inception ([12/   /2020])
1.75%
0.57%
0.33%
 
 

1 CAVU Securities Class shares’ performance shown prior to the inception date is that of the Fund’s Institutional Class shares. Institutional Class shares’ performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. The inception date of the Fund’s Institutional Class shares is September 1, 1998.

Management of the Fund

Investment Adviser: Invesco Advisers, Inc.

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

Shares of the CAVU Securities Class may be purchased only by clients of CAVU Securities, LLC (CAVU). Clients of CAVU may purchase shares of the CAVU Securities Class through CAVU or through certain other intermediaries that have been authorized by CAVU to offer the Fund’s CAVU Securities Class. You should contact your intermediary to learn whether it is authorized to accept orders on behalf of the Funds.
The minimum investments for CAVU Securities Class fund accounts are as follows:

Initial Investments Per Fund Account*
$1,000
 
Additional Investments Per Fund Account
No minimum
 
 

* An intermediary may aggregate its master accounts and subaccounts to satisfy the minimum investment requirement.

You may purchase or redeem shares on any business day that the Fund is open:
Through CAVU Securities, LLC by calling 212-916-3840;

By writing to CAVU Securities, LLC, 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, Suite 403, New York, NY 10017;
Through an intermediary authorized by CAVU, by contacting your intermediary;
By telephone at (800) 659-1005; or
Through Liquidity Link SM.

Tax Information

The Fund’s distributions generally are taxable to you as ordinary income, unless you are investing through a tax-advantaged arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or individual retirement account. Any distributions from a 401(k) plan or individual retirement account may be taxed when withdrawn from such plan or account.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund’s distributor or its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson or financial adviser to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or financial adviser or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.


Investment Objective(s), Strategies, Risks and Portfolio Holdings

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio

Objective(s) and Strategies

The Fund’s investment objective is to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. The Fund’s investment objective may be changed by the Board without shareholder approval.
The Fund invests primarily in high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated short-term debt obligations, including: (i) securities issued by the U S Government or its agencies; (ii) certificates of deposit and time deposits from U S or foreign banks; (iii) repurchase agreements; (iv) commercial paper; and (v) municipal securities.
The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions that are collateralized by cash or government securities. In addition, it may engage in repurchase agreement transactions that are collateralized by nongovernment securities such as equity securities and fixed income securities that are rated investment grade and below investment grade by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations or unrated securities of comparable quality. The Fund considers repurchase agreements with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to be U.S. Government securities for purposes of the Fund’s investment policies.
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are Eligible Securities as defined by applicable regulations at the time of purchase.
The Fund is a money market fund that rounds the Fund’s current NAV per share to a minimum of the fourth decimal place. Although the Fund is a money market fund, the NAV of the Fund’s shares “floats,” fluctuating with changes in the values of the Fund’s portfolio securities. The Fund invests in conformity with SEC rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar denominated securities maturing within 397 calendar days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 calendar days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 of no more than 120 calendar days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Board, and must be an Eligible Security.
The Fund may invest up to 50% of its total assets in U.S.
dollar-denominated foreign securities. Some of the Fund’s investments, although U.S. dollar-denominated, may be subject to foreign credit exposure.
The Fund may also invest in daily and weekly variable-rate demand notes.
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.


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The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.
The Fund may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions by holding cash, shortening the Fund’s dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity or investing in other securities that are Eligible Securities for purchase by money market funds as described in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI), in anticipation of or in response to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. If the Fund’s portfolio managers do so, different factors could affect the Fund’s performance and the Fund may not achieve its investment objective.
The Fund’s investments in the types of securities and other investments described in this prospectus vary from time to time, and, at any time, the Fund may not be invested in all of the types of securities and other investments described in this prospectus. The Fund may also invest in securities and other investments not described in this prospectus.
For more information, see “Description of the Funds and Their Investments and Risks” in the Fund’s SAI.

Risks

The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
Money Market Fund Risk. Because the share price of the Fund will fluctuate, when you sell your shares they may be worth more or less than what you originally paid for them and you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The Fund may impose a fee upon the sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not rely on or expect that the sponsor will enter into support agreements or take other actions to provide financial support to the Fund at any time. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures, illiquid markets, and/or significant market volatility.
Debt Securities Risk. The prices of debt securities held by the Fund will be affected by changes in interest rates, the creditworthiness of the issuer and other factors. An increase in prevailing interest rates typically causes the value of existing debt securities to fall and often has a greater impact on longer-duration debt securities and higher quality debt securities. Falling interest rates will cause the Fund to reinvest the proceeds of debt securities that have been repaid by the issuer at lower interest rates. Falling interest rates may also reduce the Fund’s distributable income because interest payments on floating rate debt instruments held by the Fund will decline. The Fund could lose money on investments in debt securities if the issuer or borrower fails to meet its obligations to make interest payments and/or to repay principal in a timely manner. If an issuer seeks to restructure the terms of its borrowings or the Fund is required to seek recovery upon a default in the payment of interest or the repayment of principal, the Fund may incur additional expenses. Changes in an issuer’s financial strength, the market’s perception of such strength or in the credit rating of the issuer or the security may affect the value of debt securities. The Adviser’s credit analysis may fail to anticipate such changes, which could result in buying a debt security at an inopportune time or failing to sell a debt security in advance of a price decline or other credit event.
Market Risk. The market values of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of the Fund’s shares, will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry or section of the economy, or it may affect the market as a whole. The value of the Fund’s investments may go up or down due to 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 or adverse investor sentiment generally. Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of certain other types of investments, such as bonds. During a general downturn in the financial markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value. When markets perform well, there can be no assurance that specific investments held by the Fund will rise in value.
Repurchase Agreement Risk. If the seller of a repurchase agreement defaults or otherwise does not fulfill its obligations, the Fund may incur delays and losses arising from selling the underlying securities, enforcing its rights, or declining collateral value. These risks are magnified to the extent that a repurchase agreement is secured by securities other than cash or U.S. Government securities.
U.S. Government Obligations Risk. Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default. No assurance can be given that the U.S. Government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so.
Municipal Securities Risk. The risk of a municipal obligation generally depends on the financial and credit status of the issuer. Constitutional amendments, legislative enactments, executive orders, administrative regulations, voter initiatives, and the issuer’s regional economic conditions may affect the municipal security’s value, interest payments, repayment of principal and the Fund’s ability to sell the security. Municipal obligations may be more susceptible to downgrades or defaults during recessions or similar periods of economic stress. Municipal securities structured as revenue bonds are generally not backed by the taxing power of the issuing municipality but rather the revenue from the particular project or entity for which the bonds were issued. If the Internal Revenue Service determines that an issuer of a municipal security has not complied with applicable tax requirements, interest from the security could be treated as taxable, which could result in a decline in the security’s value. In addition, there could be changes in applicable tax laws or tax treatments that reduce or eliminate the current federal income tax exemption on municipal securities or otherwise adversely affect the current federal or state tax status of municipal securities.
Banking and Financial Services Industry Focus Risk. From time to time, the Fund may invest more than 25% of its assets in unsecured bank instruments, including but not limited to certificates of deposit and time deposits, or securities that may have guarantees or credit or liquidity enhancements provided by banks, insurance companies or other financial institutions. To the extent the Fund focuses its investments in these instruments or securities, the Fund’s performance will depend on the overall condition of those industries and the individual banks and financial institutions in which the Fund invests (directly or indirectly). Financial services companies may be dependent on the supply of short-term financing. The value of bank instruments and securities of issuers in the banking and financial services industry, or guaranteed by such issuers, can be affected by and sensitive to changes in government regulation and interest rates and to economic downturns in the United States and abroad. The risk of holding bank instruments is also directly tied to the risk of insolvency or bankruptcy of the issuing banks, which risk may be higher for larger or more complex financial institutions that combine traditional, commercial and investment banking.
Yield Risk. The Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities. When interest rates are very low, the Fund’s expenses could absorb all or a portion of the Fund’s income and yield. Additionally, inflation may outpace and diminish investment returns over time.
Variable-Rate Demand Notes Risk. The absence of an active secondary market for certain variable and floating rate notes could make it difficult to dispose of these instruments, and a portfolio could suffer a loss if the issuer defaults during periods in which a portfolio is not entitled to exercise its demand rights.
Foreign Securities and Credit Exposure Risk. U.S. dollar-denominated securities carrying foreign credit exposure may be affected by unfavorable political, economic or governmental developments that could affect payments of principal and interest. Furthermore, the value of the Fund’s foreign investments may be adversely affected by political and social instability in their home countries, by changes in economic or taxation policies in those countries, or by the difficulty in enforcing obligations in those countries. Foreign companies generally may be subject to less stringent regulations than U.S. companies, including financial reporting requirements and auditing and accounting controls. As a result, there generally is less publicly available information about foreign companies than about U.S. companies. Trading in many foreign securities may be less liquid and more volatile than U.S. securities due to the size of the market or other factors.


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Management Risk. The Fund is actively managed and depends heavily on the Adviser’s judgment about markets, interest rates or the attractiveness, relative values, liquidity, or potential appreciation of particular investments made for the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund could experience losses if these judgments prove to be incorrect. There can be no guarantee that the Adviser’s investment techniques or investment decisions will produce the desired results. Additionally, legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investments or investment strategies available to the Adviser in connection with managing the Fund, which may also adversely affect the ability of the Fund to achieve its investment objective.

Invesco Treasury Portfolio

Objective(s) and Strategies

The Fund’s investment objective is to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. The Fund’s investment objective may be changed by the Board without shareholder approval.
The Fund invests at least 99.5% of its total assets in cash, Government Securities, and repurchase agreements collateralized by cash or Government Securities. In addition, the Fund invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury including bills, notes and bonds, and repurchase agreements secured by those obligations. In contrast to the Fund’s 99.5% policy, the Fund’s 80% policy does not include cash or repurchase agreements collateralized by cash. Government Security generally means any security issued or guaranteed as to principal or interest by the U.S. Government or certain of its agencies or instrumentalities; or any certificate of deposit for any of the foregoing. The Fund considers repurchase agreements with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to be U.S. Government securities for purposes of the Fund’s investment policies.
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are Eligible Securities as defined by applicable regulations at the time of purchase.
The Fund is a Government Money Market Fund as defined by Rule 2a-7. As permitted by Rule 2a-7, the Fund seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with SEC rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar denominated securities maturing within 397 calendar days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 calendar days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 of no more than 120 calendar days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Board, and must be an Eligible Security.
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.The Fund may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions by holding cash, shortening the Fund’s dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity or investing in other securities that are Eligible Securities for purchase by money market funds as described in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI), in anticipation of or in response to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. If the Fund’s portfolio managers do so, different factors could affect the Fund’s performance and the Fund may not achieve its investment objective.
The Fund’s investments in the types of securities and other investments described in this prospectus vary from time to time, and, at any time, the Fund may not be invested in all of the types of securities and other investments described in this prospectus. The Fund may also invest in securities and other investments not described in this prospectus.
For more information, see “Description of the Funds and Their Investments and Risks” in the Fund’s SAI.

Risks

The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
Money Market Fund Risk. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not rely on or expect that the sponsor will enter into support agreements or take other actions to provide financial support to the Fund or maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price at any time. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures, illiquid markets, and/or significant market volatility. While the Board of Trustees may implement procedures to impose a fee upon the sale of your shares or temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares in the future if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors, the Board has not elected to do so at this time. Should the Board elect to do so, such change would only become effective after shareholders were provided with specific advance notice of the change in the Fund’s policy and provided with the opportunity to redeem their shares in accordance with Rule 2a-7 before the policy change became effective.
Debt Securities Risk. The prices of debt securities held by the Fund will be affected by changes in interest rates, the creditworthiness of the issuer and other factors. An increase in prevailing interest rates typically causes the value of existing debt securities to fall and often has a greater impact on longer-duration debt securities and higher quality debt securities. Falling interest rates will cause the Fund to reinvest the proceeds of debt securities that have been repaid by the issuer at lower interest rates. Falling interest rates may also reduce the Fund’s distributable income because interest payments on floating rate debt instruments held by the Fund will decline. The Fund could lose money on investments in debt securities if the issuer or borrower fails to meet its obligations to make interest payments and/or to repay principal in a timely manner. If an issuer seeks to restructure the terms of its borrowings or the Fund is required to seek recovery upon a default in the payment of interest or the repayment of principal, the Fund may incur additional expenses. Changes in an issuer’s financial strength, the market’s perception of such strength or in the credit rating of the issuer or the security may affect the value of debt securities. The Adviser’s credit analysis may fail to anticipate such changes, which could result in buying a debt security at an inopportune time or failing to sell a debt security in advance of a price decline or other credit event.

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U.S. Government Obligations Risk. Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default. No assurance can be given that the U.S. Government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so.
Market Risk. The market values of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of the Fund’s shares, will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry or section of the economy, or it may affect the market as a whole. The value of the Fund’s investments may go up or down due to 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, or adverse investor sentiment generally. The value of the Fund’s investments may also go up or down due to factors that affect an individual issuer or a particular industry or sector, such as changes in production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. In addition, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or other events may have a significant impact on the value of the Fund’s investments, as well as the financial markets and global economy generally. Such circumstances may also impact the ability of the Adviser to effectively implement the Fund’s investment strategy. Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of certain other types of investments, such as bonds. During a general downturn in the financial markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value. When markets perform well, there can be no assurance that specific investments held by the Fund will rise in value.
•  COVID-19. The current outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in travel restrictions, closed international borders, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, defaults and other significant economic impacts, all of which have disrupted global economic activity across many industries and may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks, locally or globally. The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on a Fund’s performance.
Repurchase Agreement Risk. If the seller of a repurchase agreement defaults or otherwise does not fulfill its obligations, the Fund may incur delays and losses arising from selling the underlying securities, enforcing its rights, or declining collateral value.
Yield Risk. The Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities. When interest rates are very low, the Fund’s expenses could absorb all or a portion of the Fund’s income and yield. Additionally, inflation may outpace and diminish investment returns over time.
Management Risk. The Fund is actively managed and depends heavily on the Adviser’s judgment about markets, interest rates or the attractiveness, relative values, liquidity, or potential appreciation of particular investments made for the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund could experience losses if these judgments prove to be incorrect. There can be no guarantee that the Adviser’s investment techniques or investment decisions will produce the desired results. Additionally, legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investments or investment strategies available to the Adviser in connection with managing the Fund, which may also adversely affect the ability of the Fund to achieve its investment objective.
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio

Objective(s) and Strategies

The Fund’s investment objective is to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. The Fund’s investment objective may be changed by the Board without shareholder approval.
The Fund invests at least 99.5% of its total assets in cash, Government Securities, and repurchase agreements collateralized by cash or Government Securities. In addition, at least 80% of the Fund’s net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) will be invested, under normal circumstances, in direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury and other securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. Government or its agencies and instrumentalities, as well as repurchase agreements secured by those obligations. Direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury generally include bills, notes and bonds. In contrast to the Fund’s 99.5% policy, the Fund’s 80% policy does not include cash or repurchase agreements collateralized by cash. Government Security generally means any security issued or guaranteed as to principal or interest by the U.S. Government or certain of its agencies or instrumentalities; or any certificate of deposit for any of the foregoing. The Fund considers repurchase agreements with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to be U.S. Government securities for purposes of the Fund’s investment policies.
The Fund will limit investments to those securities that are Eligible Securities as defined by applicable regulations at the time of purchase.
The Fund is a Government Money Market Fund as defined by Rule 2a-7. As permitted by Rule 2a-7, the Fund seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. The Fund invests in conformity with SEC rules and regulation requirements for money market funds for the quality, maturity, diversification and liquidity of investments. The Fund invests only in U.S. dollar denominated securities maturing within 397 calendar days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. The Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 calendar days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 of no more than 120 calendar days. Each investment must be determined to present minimal credit risks by the Adviser pursuant to guidelines approved by the Board, and must be an Eligible Security.
In selecting securities for the Fund’s portfolio, the portfolio managers focus on securities that offer safety, liquidity, and a competitive yield. The Adviser conducts a credit analysis of each potential issuer prior to the purchase of its securities.
The portfolio managers normally hold portfolio securities to maturity, but may sell a security when they deem it advisable, such as when market or credit factors materially change.
The Fund may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions by holding cash, shortening the Fund’s dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity or investing in other securities that are Eligible Securities for purchase by money market funds as described in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI), in anticipation of or in response to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. If the Fund’s portfolio managers do so, different factors could affect the Fund’s performance and the Fund may not achieve its investment objective.
The Fund’s investments in the types of securities and other investments described in this prospectus vary from time to time, and, at any time, the Fund may not be invested in all of the types of securities and other investments described in this prospectus. The Fund may also invest in securities and other investments not described in this prospectus.
For more information, see “Description of the Funds and Their Investments and Risks” in the Fund’s SAI.


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Risks

The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
Money Market Fund Risk. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, you may lose money by investing in the Fund. The share price of money market funds can fall below the $1.00 share price. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not rely on or expect that the sponsor will enter into support agreements or take other actions to provide financial support to the Fund or maintain the Fund’s $1.00 share price at any time. The credit quality of the Fund’s holdings can change rapidly in certain markets, and the default of a single holding could have an adverse impact on the Fund’s share price. The Fund’s share price can also be negatively affected during periods of high redemption pressures, illiquid markets, and/or significant market volatility. While the Board of Trustees may implement procedures to impose a fee upon the sale of your shares or temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares in the future if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors, the Board has not elected to do so at this time. Should the Board elect to do so, such change would only become effective after shareholders were provided with specific advance notice of the change in the Fund’s policy and provided with the opportunity to redeem their shares in accordance with Rule 2a-7 before the policy change became effective.
Debt Securities Risk. The prices of debt securities held by the Fund will be affected by changes in interest rates, the creditworthiness of the issuer and other factors. An increase in prevailing interest rates typically causes the value of existing debt securities to fall and often has a greater impact on longer-duration debt securities and higher quality debt securities. Falling interest rates will cause the Fund to reinvest the proceeds of debt securities that have been repaid by the issuer at lower interest rates. Falling interest rates may also reduce the Fund’s distributable income because interest payments on floating rate debt instruments held by the Fund will decline. The Fund could lose money on investments in debt securities if the issuer or borrower fails to meet its obligations to make interest payments and/or to repay principal in a timely manner. If an issuer seeks to restructure the terms of its borrowings or the Fund is required to seek recovery upon a default in the payment of interest or the repayment of principal, the Fund may incur additional expenses. Changes in an issuer’s financial strength, the market’s perception of such strength or in the credit rating of the issuer or the security may affect the value of debt securities. The Adviser’s credit analysis may fail to anticipate such changes, which could result in buying a debt security at an inopportune time or failing to sell a debt security in advance of a price decline or other credit event.
U.S. Government Obligations Risk. Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default. No assurance can be given that the U.S. Government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so.
   Market Risk. The market values of the Fund’s investments, and therefore the value of the Fund’s shares, will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Market risk may affect a single issuer, industry or section of the economy, or it may affect the market as a whole. The value of the Fund’s investments may go up or down due to 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, or adverse investor sentiment generally. The value of the Fund’s investments may also go up or down due to factors that affect an individual issuer or a particular industry or sector, such as changes in production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. In addition, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or other events may have a significant impact on the value of the Fund’s investments, as well as the financial markets and global economy generally. Such circumstances may also impact the ability of the Adviser to effectively implement the Fund’s investment strategy. Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of certain other types of investments, such as bonds. During a general downturn in the financial markets, multiple asset classes may decline in value. When markets perform well, there can be no assurance that specific investments held by the Fund will rise in value.COVID-19. The current outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in travel restrictions, closed international borders, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, defaults and other significant economic impacts, all of which have disrupted global economic activity across many industries and may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks, locally or globally. The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on a Fund’s performance.
Repurchase Agreement Risk. If the seller of a repurchase agreement defaults or otherwise does not fulfill its obligations, the Fund may incur delays and losses arising from selling the underlying securities, enforcing its rights, or declining collateral value.
Yield Risk. The Fund’s yield will vary as the short-term securities in its portfolio mature or are sold and the proceeds are reinvested in other securities. When interest rates are very low, the Fund’s expenses could absorb all or a portion of the Fund’s income and yield. Additionally, inflation may outpace and diminish investment returns over time.
Management Risk. The Fund is actively managed and depends heavily on the Adviser’s judgment about markets, interest rates or the attractiveness, relative values, liquidity, or potential appreciation of particular investments made for the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund could experience losses if these judgments prove to be incorrect. There can be no guarantee that the Adviser’s investment techniques or investment decisions will produce the desired results. Additionally, legislative, regulatory, or tax developments may affect the investments or investment strategies available to the Adviser in connection with managing the Fund, which may also adversely affect the ability of the Fund to achieve its investment objective.

Portfolio Holdings

Information concerning the Funds' portfolio holdings as well as their dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity and dollar-weighted average life to maturity as of the last business day or subsequent calendar day of the preceding month will be posted on their website no later than five business days after the end of the month and remain posted on the website for six months thereafter.
A description of Fund policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of Fund portfolio holdings is available in the SAI, which is available at www.invesco.com/us.


Fund Management

The Adviser(s)

Invesco serves as each Fund’s investment adviser. The Adviser manages the investment operations of each Fund as well as other investment portfolios that encompass a broad range of investment objectives, and has agreed to perform or arrange for the performance of each Fund’s day-to-day management. The Adviser is located at 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309. The Adviser, as successor in interest to multiple investment advisers, has been an investment adviser since 1976.
Sub-Advisers. Invesco has entered into one or more Sub-Advisory Agreements with certain affiliates to serve as sub-advisers to the Funds (the Sub-Advisers). Invesco may appoint the Sub-Advisers from time to time to provide discretionary investment management services, investment advice, and/or order execution services to the Funds. The Sub-Advisers and the Sub-Advisory Agreements are described in the SAI.

Adviser Compensation

During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, the Adviser received compensation of [0.11]% of Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio’s average daily net assets, after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement, if any.
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, the Adviser received compensation of [0.12]% of Invesco Treasury Portfolio’s average daily net assets, after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement, if any.
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, the Adviser received compensation of [0.10]% of Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio’s average daily net assets, after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement, if any.

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The Adviser, Invesco Distributors, or one of their affiliates may, from time to time, at their expense out of their own financial resources make cash payments to financial intermediaries for marketing support and/or administrative support. These marketing support payments and administrative support payments are in addition to the payments by the Funds described in this prospectus. Because they are not paid by the Funds, these marketing support payments and administrative support payments will not change the price paid by investors for the purchase of the Funds’ shares or the amount that a Fund will receive as proceeds from such sales. In certain cases these cash payments could be significant to the financial intermediaries. These cash payments may also create an incentive for a financial intermediary to recommend or sell shares of the Funds to its customers. Please contact your financial intermediary for details about any payments they or their firm may receive in connection with the sale of shares of the Funds or the provision of services to the Funds. Also, please see the Funds’ SAI for more information about these types of payments.
A discussion regarding the basis for the Board’s approval of the investment advisory agreement and investment sub-advisory agreements of each Fund is available in each Fund’s most recent annual or semi-annual report to shareholders.


Other Information

Dividends and Distributions

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio expect, based on their investment objective and strategies, that their dividends and distributions, if any, will consist primarily of ordinary income.

Dividends

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio generally declare dividends, if any, daily and pay them monthly.
Dividends are paid on settled shares of the Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio as of 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio as of 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (“Settlement Time”). If a Fund closes early on a business day, such Fund will pay dividends on settled shares at such earlier closing time. Generally, shareholders whose purchase orders have been accepted by the Funds prior to the respective Fund’s Settlement Time, or an earlier close time on any day that a Fund closes early, are eligible to receive dividends on that business day. The dividend declared on any day preceding a non-business day or days of a Fund will include the net income accrued on such non-business day or days. Dividends and distributions are reinvested in the form of additional full and fractional shares at net asset value unless the shareholder has elected to have such dividends and distributions paid in cash. See “Pricing of Shares -Timing of Orders” for a description of the Fund’s business days.

Capital Gains Distributions

Each Fund generally distributes net realized capital gains (including net short-term capital gains), if any, at least annually. Each Fund does not expect to realize any long-term capital gains and losses.


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Financial Highlights

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand each Fund’s financial performance for the past five years of the CAVU Securities Class shares. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. The returns shown are those of the Institutional Class shares, as CAVU Securities Class shares have not yet commenced operations as of the date of this prospectus. Only CAVU Securities Class shares are offered in this prospectus.
The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in a Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions).This information has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with a Fund’s financial statements, is included in each Fund’s annual report, which is available upon request.

Institutional Class [To be updated]


 
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 expense
absorbed
Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expense
absorbed
Ratio of net
investment
income
to average
net assets
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio
Year ended 08/31/19
$1.0004
$0.0237
$ 0.0000
$0.0237
$(0.0237)
$     —
$(0.0237)
$1.0004
2.39%
$ 2,444,253
0.18%(c)
0.22%(c)
2.37%(c)
Year ended 08/31/18
  1.0002
  0.0173
  (0.0011)
  0.0162
  (0.0160)
        —
  (0.0160)
  1.0004
1.63
   2,343,453
0.18
0.23
1.73
Year ended 08/31/17
     1.00
  0.0051
   0.0036
  0.0087
  (0.0080)
  (0.0005)
  (0.0085)
  1.0002
0.84
      296,174
0.18
0.26
0.51
Year ended 08/31/16
     1.00
     0.00
     0.00
     0.00
     (0.00)
        —
     (0.00)
     1.00
0.33
  10,421,616
0.15
0.18
0.34
Year ended 08/31/15
     1.00
     0.00
     0.00
     0.00
     (0.00)
        —
     (0.00)
     1.00
0.08
  15,974,126
0.14
0.17
0.08
 
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
Year ended 08/31/19
     1.00
     0.02
     0.00
     0.02
     (0.02)
        —
     (0.02)
     1.00
2.20
  18,717,318
0.18(c)
0.21(c)
2.18(c)
Year ended 08/31/18
     1.00
     0.01
     0.00
     0.01
     (0.01)
        —
     (0.01)
     1.00
1.37
  20,231,906
0.18
0.20
1.37
Year ended 08/31/17
     1.00
     0.01
     0.00
     0.01
     (0.01)
        —
     (0.01)
     1.00
0.52
  22,803,973
0.18
0.20
0.52
Year ended 08/31/16
     1.00
     0.00
     0.00
     0.00
     (0.00)
        —
     (0.00)
     1.00
0.16
  19,868,465
0.14
0.18
0.17
Year ended 08/31/15
     1.00
     0.00
     (0.00)
     0.00
     (0.00)
        —
     (0.00)
     1.00
0.01
   7,850,084
0.06
0.17
0.02
 
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio
Year ended 08/31/19
     1.00
     0.02
     0.00
     0.02
     (0.02)
        —
     (0.02)
     1.00
2.22
  30,003,319
0.16(c)
0.16(c)
2.20(c)
Year ended 08/31/18
     1.00
     0.01
     0.00
     0.01
     (0.01)
        —
     (0.01)
     1.00
1.38
  22,329,969
0.15
0.15
1.35
Year ended 08/31/17
     1.00
     0.01
     (0.00)
     0.01
     (0.01)
        —
     (0.01)
     1.00
0.56
  27,691,416
0.15
0.15
0.58
Year ended 08/31/16
     1.00
     0.00
     0.00
     0.00
     (0.00)
        —
     (0.00)
     1.00
0.19
  10,716,760
0.14
0.15
0.19
Year ended 08/31/15
     1.00
     0.00
     0.00
     0.00
     (0.00)
        —
     (0.00)
     1.00
0.02
   4,219,860
0.08
0.13
0.02
 

(a)
Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)
Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
(c)
Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $2,299,287, $20,129,549, and $22,413,555 for Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, respectively.

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Hypothetical Investment and Expense Information

In connection with the final settlement reached between Invesco and certain of its affiliates with certain regulators, including the New York Attorney General’s Office, the SEC and the Colorado Attorney General’s Office (the settlement) arising out of certain market timing and unfair pricing allegations made against Invesco and certain of its affiliates, Invesco and certain of its affiliates agreed, among other things, to disclose certain hypothetical information regarding investment and expense information to Fund shareholders. The chart below is intended to reflect the annual and cumulative impact of each Fund’s expenses, including investment advisory fees and other Fund costs, on each Fund’s returns over a 10-year period. The example reflects the following:
 ■
You invest $10,000 in the Fund and hold it for the entire 10-year period;
 ■
Your investment has a 5% return before expenses each year; and
 ■
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio and Invesco Treasury Portfolio’s current annual expense ratio include any applicable contractual fee waiver or expense reimbursement for the period committed.

There is no assurance that the annual expense ratio will be the expense ratio for the Funds’ classes for any of the years shown. This is only a hypothetical presentation made to illustrate what expenses and returns would be under the above scenarios; your actual returns and expenses are likely to differ (higher or lower) from those shown below.

[To be updated]

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio — CAVU Securities Class
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
 
Year 5
Year 6
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Annual Expense Ratio1
          0.18%
          0.22%
          0.22%
          0.22%
 
          0.22%
          0.22%
          0.22%
          0.22%
          0.22%
          0.22%
Cumulative Return Before Expenses
          5.00%
        10.25%
        15.76%
        21.55%
 
        27.63%
        34.01%
        40.71%
        47.75%
        55.13%
        62.89%
Cumulative Return After Expenses
          4.82%
          9.83%
        15.08%
        20.58%
 
        26.34%
        32.38%
        38.71%
        45.34%
        52.29%
        59.57%
End of Year Balance
$10,482.00
$10,983.04
$11,508.03
$12,058.11
 
$12,634.49
$13,238.42
$13,871.22
$14,534.26
$15,229.00
$15,956.94
Estimated Annual Expenses
$      18.43
$      23.61
$      24.74
$      25.92
 
$      27.16
$      28.46
$      29.82
$      31.25
$      32.74
$      34.30
 
 


Invesco Treasury Portfolio — CAVU Securities Class
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Annual Expense Ratio1
          0.18%
          0.21%
          0.21%
          0.21%
          0.21%
          0.21%
          0.21%
          0.21%
          0.21%
          0.21%
Cumulative Return Before Expenses
          5.00%
        10.25%
        15.76%
        21.55%
        27.63%
        34.01%
        40.71%
        47.75%
        55.13%
        62.89%
Cumulative Return After Expenses
          4.82%
          9.84%
        15.10%
        20.62%
        26.39%
        32.45%
        38.79%
        45.44%
        52.41%
        59.71%
End of Year Balance
$10,482.00
$10,984.09
$11,510.23
$12,061.57
$12,639.31
$13,244.74
$13,879.16
$14,543.97
$15,240.63
$15,970.65
Estimated Annual Expenses
$      18.43
$      22.54
$      23.62
$      24.75
$      25.94
$      27.18
$      28.48
$      29.84
$      31.27
$      32.77
 


Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio — CAVU Securities Class
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Annual Expense Ratio1
          0.16%
          0.16%
          0.16%
          0.16%
          0.16%
          0.16%
          0.16%
          0.16%
          0.16%
          0.16%
Cumulative Return Before Expenses
          5.00%
        10.25%
        15.76%
        21.55%
        27.63%
        34.01%
        40.71%
        47.75%
        55.13%
        62.89%
Cumulative Return After Expenses
          4.84%
          9.91%
        15.23%
        20.81%
        26.66%
        32.79%
        39.22%
        45.95%
        53.02%
        60.42%
End of Year Balance
$10,484.00
$10,991.43
$11,523.41
$12,081.14
$12,665.87
$13,278.90
$13,921.60
$14,595.40
$15,301.82
$16,042.43
Estimated Annual Expenses
$      16.39
$      17.18
$      18.01
$      18.88
$      19.80
$      20.76
$      21.76
$      22.81
$      23.92
$      25.08
 


1
Your actual expenses may be higher or lower than those shown.


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Shareholder Account Information

Each Fund consists of eight classes of shares that share a common investment objective and portfolio of investments. The eight classes differ only with respect to distribution arrangements and any applicable associated Rule 12b-1 fees and expenses.

Purchasing Shares

Minimum Investments Per Fund Account
The minimum investments for each Class are as follows:

Initial Investments Per Fund Account*
$1,000
Additional Investments Per Fund Account
No minimum

* An intermediary may aggregate its master accounts and subaccounts to satisfy the minimum investment requirement.

How to Purchase Shares and Shareholder Eligibility

The CAVU Securities Class is offered only to clients of CAVU Securities, LLC (CAVU). The CAVU Securities Class may not be purchased directly by individuals. Individuals for whom CAVU purchases Fund shares should contact CAVU or an intermediary authorized by CAVU (Authorized Intermediary) to purchase or sell Fund shares. CAVU or an Authorized Intermediary may impose policies, limitations and fees which are different than those described herein. Payment for all CAVU Securities Class Shares should be effected by wiring federal funds.

CAVU is a veteran and minority owned firm that measures the success of the firm not only based on financial performance, but also by the positive contributions it makes in giving back to the community, our country and those who have served our country.

CAVU or an Authorized Intermediary has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund.

Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio
For Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, you may purchase shares using one of the options below. Unless a Fund closes early on a business day, the Funds’ transfer agent will generally accept any purchase order placed until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day and may accept a purchase order placed until 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day. If you wish to place an order between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day, you must place such order by telephone; however, the Funds’ transfer agent reserves the right to reject or limit the amount of orders placed during this time. If a Fund closes early on a business day, the Funds’ transfer agent must receive your purchase order prior to such closing time. Purchase orders will not be processed unless the account application and purchase payment are received in good order. In accordance with the USA PATRIOT Act, if you fail to provide all the required information requested in the current account application, your purchase order will not be processed. Additionally, federal law requires that the Funds verify and record your identifying information.

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio
For Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, you may purchase shares using one of the options below. Unless a Fund closes early on a business day, the Funds’ transfer agent will generally accept any purchase order placed until 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day. If a Fund closes early on a business day, the Funds’ transfer agent must receive your purchase order prior to such closing time. Purchase orders will not be processed unless the account application and purchase payment are received in good order. In accordance with the USA PATRIOT Act, if you fail to provide all the required information requested in the current account application, your purchase order will not be processed. Additionally, federal law requires that the Funds verify and record your identifying information.

 
Purchase Options
 
Opening An Account
         Adding To An Account
 
Through a
Financial
Intermediary
Contact your financial intermediary
          Same
 
 
The financial intermediary should forward your completed account application to the Funds’ transfer agent,
 
Invesco Investment Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 219286
Kansas City, MO 64121-9286
 
The financial intermediary should call the Funds’ transfer agent at (800) 659-1005 to receive an account number.
 
The intermediary should use the following wire instructions:
 
The Bank of New York
ABA/Routing #: 021000018
DDA: 8900118377
Invesco Investment Services, Inc.
 
 
 

 
For Further Credit to Your Account #
 
 
If you do not know your account # or settle on behalf of multiple accounts, please contact the Funds’ transfer agent for assistance.
 
By Telephone
Open your account as described above.
Call CAVU at 212-916-3840, your intermediary or the Funds’ transfer agent at (800) 659-1005 and wire payment for your purchase order in accordance with the wire instructions noted above.
 
By Liquidity Link
Open your account as described above.
Complete a Liquidity Link
Agreement. Mail the application and agreement to the Funds’ transfer agent. Once your request for this option has been processed, you may place your order via Liquidity Link.
 
 
 

Automatic Dividend and Distribution Investment

All of your dividends and distributions may be paid in cash or reinvested in the same Fund at net asset value. Unless you specify otherwise, your dividends and distributions will automatically be reinvested in the same Fund in the form of full and fractional shares at net asset value.

Redeeming Shares

Redemption Fees

Your broker or financial intermediary may charge service fees for handling redemption transactions.

Contact CAVU or an Authorized Intermediary about which Fund’s shares you want to sell. Once the Fund accepts your order, supported by all appropriate documentation and information in good order, from CAVU or an Authorized Intermediary, the Fund will process it at the NAV calculated at the next cut-off time. The Fund may or may not receive the required documentation on the same day it is submitted to CAVU or an Authorized Intermediary. CAVU or an Authorized Intermediary may charge you for this service.

CAVU or an Authorized Intermediary may have earlier cut-off times for redemption orders.


How to Redeem Shares

Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio
Through a Financial
Intermediary
If placing a redemption request through your financial intermediary, redemption proceeds will be transmitted electronically to your pre-authorized bank account. The Funds’ transfer agent must receive your financial intermediary’s instructions before 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day in order to effect the redemption on that day. If the financial intermediary wishes to place a redemption order between 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day it must do so by telephone.
By Telephone
If placing a redemption request by telephone, you or any person authorized to make account transactions, must call CAVU, an Authorized Intermediary or the Funds’ transfer agent before 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day to effect the redemption transaction on that day.
By Liquidity Link
If placing a redemption request through Liquidity Link, the Funds’ transfer agent must receive your redemption request before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day to effect the transaction on that day.

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio
Through a Financial
Intermediary
If placing a redemption request through your financial intermediary, redemption proceeds will be transmitted electronically to your pre-authorized bank account. The Funds’ transfer agent must receive your financial intermediary’s instructions before 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day in order to effect the redemption on that day.
By Telephone
If placing a redemption request by telephone, you or any person authorized to make account transactions, must call the Funds’ transfer agent before 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day to effect the redemption transaction on that day.
By Liquidity Link
If placing a redemption request through Liquidity Link, the Funds’ transfer agent must receive your redemption request before 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on a business day to effect the transaction on that day.
 
 
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Payment of Redemption Proceeds

All redemption orders are processed at the net asset value next determined after the Funds’ transfer agent receives a redemption request in good order.

Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio
For Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, the Funds’ transfer agent will normally wire payment for redemptions received prior to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the business day received, and in any event no more than seven days, after your redemption request is received in good order. However, depending on such factors as market liquidity and the size of the redemption, for a redemption request received by the Funds’ transfer agent between 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, proceeds may not be wired until the next business day. If the Funds’ transfer agent receives a redemption request on a business day after 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, the redemption will be effected at the net asset value of each Fund determined on the next business day, and the Funds’ transfer agent will normally wire redemption proceeds on such next business day, and in any event no more than seven days, after your redemption request is received in good order.
If a Fund exercises its discretion to close early on a business day, as described in the “Pricing of Shares—Timing of Orders” section of this prospectus, the Fund may not provide same day settlement of redemption orders.
Dividends payable up to the date of redemption on redeemed shares will normally be paid or reinvested on the next dividend payment date. However, if all of the shares in your account were redeemed from an individual account or from an aggregate account, you may request that the dividends payable up to the date of redemption accompany the proceeds of the redemption.

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio
For Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, the Fund’s transfer agent will normally wire payment for redemptions received prior to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the business day received, and in any event no more than seven days, after your redemption request is received in good order. However, depending on such factors as market liquidity and the size of the redemption, proceeds may not be wired until the next business day. If the Fund’s transfer agent receives a redemption request on a business day after 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (for Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Eastern time), the redemption will be effected at the net asset value of each Fund next determined, which may be on the next business day, and the Funds’ transfer agent will normally wire redemption proceeds on such next business day, and in any event no more than seven days, after your redemption request is received in good order.
If a Fund exercises its discretion to close early on a business day, as described in the “Pricing of Shares—Timing of Orders” section of this prospectus, the Fund may not provide same day settlement of redemption orders.
Dividends payable up to the date of redemption on redeemed shares will normally be paid or reinvested on the next dividend payment date. However, if all of the shares in your account were redeemed from an individual account or from an aggregate account, you may request that the dividends payable up to the date of redemption accompany the proceeds of the redemption.

Redemptions by Telephone

If you redeem by telephone, the Funds’ transfer agent will transmit the amount of the redemption proceeds electronically to your pre-authorized bank account. The Funds’ transfer agent uses reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions communicated by telephone are genuine, and the Funds and the Funds’ transfer agent are not liable for telephone instructions that are reasonably believed to be genuine.

Redemptions by Liquidity Link

If you redeem via Liquidity Link, the Funds’ transfer agent will transmit your redemption proceeds electronically to your pre-authorized bank account. The Funds and the Funds’ transfer agent are not liable for Liquidity Link instructions that are not genuine.

Suspension of Redemptions

In the event that a Fund, at the end of a business day, has invested less than 10% of its total assets in weekly liquid assets or the Fund’s price per share as computed for the purpose of distribution, redemption and repurchase, rounded to the nearest 1%, has deviated from the stable price established by the Fund’s Board of Trustees (“Board”) or the Board, including a majority of trustees who are not interested persons as defined in the 1940 Act, determines that such a deviation is likely to occur, and the Board, including a majority of trustees who are not interested persons of the Fund, irrevocably has approved the liquidation of the Fund, the Fund’s Board has the authority to suspend redemptions of Fund shares.

Liquidity Fees and Redemption Gates

For Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, if the Fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below 30% of its total assets, the Board, in its discretion, may impose liquidity fees of up to 2% of the value of the shares redeemed and/or suspend redemptions (redemption gates). In addition, if any such Fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below 10% of its total assets at the end of any business day, the Fund must impose a 1% liquidity fee on shareholder redemptions unless the Board determines that not doing so is in the best interests of the Fund.
Liquidity fees and redemption gates are most likely to be imposed, if at all, during times of extraordinary market stress. In the event that a liquidity fee or redemption gate is imposed, the Board expects that for the duration of its implementation and the day after which such gate or fee is terminated, the Fund would strike only one net asset value per day, at the Fund’s last scheduled net asset value calculation time.
The imposition and termination of a liquidity fee or redemption gate will be reported by a Fund to the SEC on Form N-CR. Such information will also be available on the Fund’s website. In addition, a Fund will communicate such action through a supplement to its registration statement and may further communicate such action through a press release or by other means. If a liquidity fee is applied by the Board, it will be charged on all redemption orders submitted after the effective time of the imposition of the fee by the Board. Liquidity fees would reduce the amount you receive upon redemption of your shares. In the event a Fund imposes a redemption gate, the Fund or any financial intermediary on its behalf will not accept redemption requests until the Fund provides notice that the redemption gate has been terminated.
Redemption requests submitted while a redemption gate is imposed will be cancelled without further notice. If shareholders still wish to redeem their shares after a redemption gate has been lifted, they will need to submit a new redemption request.
Liquidity fees and redemption gates will generally be used to assist a Fund to help preserve its market–based NAV per share. It is possible that a liquidity fee will be returned to shareholders in the form of a distribution. The Board may, in its discretion, terminate a liquidity fee or redemption gate at any time if it believes such action to be in the best interest of a Fund. Also, liquidity fees and redemption gates will automatically terminate at the beginning of the next business day once a Fund’s weekly liquid assets reach at least 30% of its total assets. Redemption gates may only last up to 10 business days in any 90-day period. When a fee or a gate is in place, the Fund may elect not to permit the purchase of shares or to subject the purchase of shares to certain conditions, which may include affirmation of the purchaser’s knowledge that a fee or a gate is in effect. When a fee or a gate is in place, shareholders will not be permitted to exchange into or out of a Fund.

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There is some degree of uncertainty with respect to the tax treatment of liquidity fees received by a Fund, and such tax treatment may be the subject to future IRS guidance. If a Fund receives liquidity fees, it will consider the appropriate tax treatment of such fees to the Fund at such time.
Financial intermediaries are required to promptly take the steps requested by the Funds or their designees to impose or help to implement a liquidity fee or redemption gate as requested from time to time, including the rejection of orders due to the imposition of a fee or gate or the prompt re-confirmation of orders following a notification regarding the implementation of a fee or gate. If a liquidity fee is imposed, these steps are expected to include the submission of separate, rather than combined, purchase and redemption orders from the time of the effectiveness of the liquidity fee or redemption gate and the submission of such order information to the Fund or its designee prior to the next calculation of a Fund’s net asset value. Unless otherwise agreed to between a Fund and financial intermediary, the Fund will withhold liquidity fees on behalf of financial intermediaries. With regard to such orders, a redemption request that a Fund determines in its sole discretion has been received in good order by the Fund or its designated agent prior to the imposition of a liquidity fee or redemption gate may be paid by the Fund despite the imposition of a redemption gate or without the deduction of a liquidity fee. If a liquidity fee is imposed during the day, an intermediary who receives both purchase and redemption orders from a single account holder is not required to net the purchase and redemption orders. However, the intermediary is permitted to apply the liquidity fee to the net amount of redemptions (even if the purchase order was received prior to the time the liquidity fee was imposed).
Where a Financial Intermediary serves as a Fund’s agent for the purpose of receiving orders, trades that are not transmitted to the Fund by the Financial Intermediary before the time required by the Fund or the transfer agent may, in the Fund’s discretion, be processed on an as-of basis, and any cost or loss to the Fund or transfer agent or their affiliates, from such transactions shall be borne exclusively by the Financial Intermediary.

Redemptions Initiated by the Funds

If a Fund determines that you have not provided a correct Social Security or other tax identification number on your account application, or the Fund is not able to verify your identity as required by law, the Fund may, at its discretion, redeem the account and distribute the proceeds to you.
Neither a Fund nor its investment adviser will be responsible for any loss in an investor’s account or tax liability resulting from an involuntary redemption.

Rights Reserved by the Funds

Each Fund and its agent reserve the right at any time to:

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reject or cancel all or any part of any purchase order;


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modify any terms or conditions related to the purchase or redemption of shares of any Fund; or


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suspend, change or withdraw all or any part of the offering made by this prospectus.

Exchanging Shares

You may only exchange shares of Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio or Invesco Treasury Portfolio for shares of other money market funds in Short-Term Investments Trust and AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust) (except for Investor Class Shares) provided you meet the eligibility criteria of such other share classes, but may not exchange shares of such Funds for retail shares of other Invesco Funds.

Pricing of Shares

Determination of Net Asset Value

Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio
The price of each Fund’s shares is the Fund’s net asset value per share. Each Fund will generally determine the net asset value of its shares at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
If a Fund closes early on a business day, as described below under “Pricing of Shares—Timing of Orders”, the Fund will calculate its net asset value as of the time of such closing.
Each Fund values portfolio securities on the basis of amortized cost, which approximates market value. This method of valuation is designed to enable a Fund to price its shares at $1.00 per share. The Funds cannot guarantee that their net asset value will always remain at $1.00 per share.

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio
The price of each Fund’s shares is the Fund’s net asset value per share. Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio generally determines the net asset value of its shares at 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
If a Fund closes early on a business day, as described below under “Pricing of Shares—Timing of Orders”, the Fund will calculate its net asset value as of the time of such closing. For Funds with multiple net asset value strike times, in the event the Fund closes early on a business day, the Fund’s last net asset value strike time for such day will be the strike time immediately prior to the Fund’s early close.
Each Fund values its portfolio securities for which market quotations are readily available at market value, and calculates its net asset values to four decimals (e.g., $1.0000). Securities and other assets quoted in foreign currencies are valued in U.S. dollars based on the prevailing exchange rates on that day. The Funds value securities and assets for which market quotations are unavailable at their “fair value,” which is described below.
Even when market quotations are available, they may be stale or unreliable because the security is not traded frequently, trading on the security ceased before the close of the trading market or issuer specific events occurred after the security ceased trading or because of the passage of time between the close of the market on which the security trades and the close of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and when the Fund calculates its net asset value. Issuer specific events may cause the last market quotation to be unreliable. Such events may include a merger or insolvency, events that affect a geographical area or an industry segment, such as political events or natural disasters, or market events, such as a significant movement in the U.S. market. Where the Adviser determines that the closing price of the security is stale or unreliable, the Adviser will value the security at its fair value.
Fair value is that amount that the owner might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale. A fair value price is an estimated price that requires consideration of all appropriate factors, including indications of fair value available from pricing services. Fair value pricing involves judgment and a Fund that uses fair value methodologies may value securities higher or lower than another Fund using market quotations or its own fair value methodologies to price the same securities.
Investors who purchase or redeem Fund shares on days when the Fund is holding fair-valued securities may receive a greater or lesser number of shares, or higher or lower redemption proceeds, than they would have received if the Fund had not fair-valued the security or had used a different methodology.
The Board has delegated the daily determination of fair value prices to the Adviser’s valuation committee, which acts in accordance with Board approved policies. Fair value pricing methods and pricing services can change from time to time as approved by the Board.
The intended effect of applying fair value pricing is to compute a NAV that accurately reflects the value of a Fund’s portfolio at the time that the NAV is calculated. An additional intended effect is to discourage those seeking to take advantage of arbitrage opportunities resulting from “stale” prices and to


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mitigate the dilutive impact of any such arbitrage. However, the application of fair value pricing cannot eliminate the possibility that arbitrage opportunities will exist.
Specific types of securities are valued as follows:
Senior Secured Floating Rate Loans and Senior Secured Floating Rate Debt Securities. Senior secured floating rate loans and senior secured floating rate debt securities are fair valued using evaluated quotes provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may reflect appropriate factors such as market quotes, ratings, tranche type, industry, company performance, spread, individual trading characteristics, institution-size trading in similar groups of securities and other market data.
Foreign Securities. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE events occur that are significant and may make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If an issuer specific event has occurred that the Adviser determines, in its judgment, is likely to have affected the closing price of a foreign security, it will price the security at fair value. The Adviser also relies on a screening process from a pricing vendor 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 market value as of the close of the NYSE. For foreign securities where the Adviser believes, at the approved degree of certainty, that the price is not reflective of current market value, the Adviser will use the indication of fair value from the pricing service to determine the fair value of the security. The pricing vendor, pricing methodology or degree of certainty may change from time to time. Fund securities primarily traded on foreign markets may trade on days that are not business days of the Fund. Because the net asset value of Fund shares is determined only on business days of the Fund, the value of the portfolio securities of a Fund that invests in foreign securities may change on days when you will not be able to purchase or redeem shares of the Fund.
Fixed Income Securities. Fixed income securities, such as government, corporate, asset-backed and municipal bonds, convertible securities, including high yield or junk bonds, and loans, normally are valued on the basis of prices provided by independent pricing services. Prices provided by the pricing services 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 special securities, dividend rate, maturity and other market data. Pricing services generally value fixed income securities 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. Prices received from pricing services are fair value prices. In addition, if the price provided by the pricing service and independent quoted prices are unreliable, the Adviser’s valuation committee will fair value the security using procedures approved by the Board.
Short-term Securities. The Funds value variable rate securities that have an unconditional demand or put feature exercisable within seven days or less at par, which reflects the market value of such securities.
Open-end Funds. If a Fund invests in other open-end funds, other than open-end funds that are exchange traded, the investing Fund will calculate its net asset value using the net asset value of the underlying fund in which it invests, and the prospectuses for such open-end funds explain the circumstances under which they will use fair value pricing and the effects of using fair value pricing.
Timing of Orders

Each Fund opens for business at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Each Fund prices purchase and redemption orders on each business day at the net asset value calculated after the Funds’ transfer agent receives an order in good form.
A business day is any day that (1) both the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Fund’s custodian are open for business and (2) the primary trading markets for the Fund’s portfolio instruments are open and the Fund’s management believes there is an adequate market to meet purchase and redemption requests. Each Fund is authorized not to open for trading on a day that is otherwise a business day if the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) recommends that government securities dealers not open for trading; any such day will not be considered a business day. Each Fund also may close early on a business day if the SIFMA recommends that government securities dealers close early.
If the financial intermediary through which you place purchase and redemption orders, in turn, places its orders to the Funds’ transfer agent through the NSCC, the Funds’ transfer agent may not receive those orders until the next business day after the order has been entered into the NSCC.
Each Fund may postpone the right of redemption under unusual circumstances, as allowed by the SEC, such as when the NYSE restricts or suspends trading.
Thirty minutes prior to the Funds’ net asset value determination, Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio may, in their discretion, limit or refuse to accept purchase orders and may not provide same-day payment of redemption proceeds.
If a Fund closes early on a business day, as described in this section, the Fund will calculate its net asset value as of the time of such closing.
Currently, certain financial intermediaries may serve as agents for the Funds and accept orders on their behalf. Where a financial intermediary serves as agent, the order is priced at the Fund’s net asset value next calculated after it is accepted by the financial intermediary. In such cases, if requested by a Fund, the financial intermediary is responsible for providing information with regard to the time that such order for purchase, redemption or exchange was received. Orders submitted through a financial intermediary that has not received authorization to accept orders on a Fund’s behalf are priced at the Fund’s net asset value next calculated by the Fund after it receives the order from the financial intermediary and accepts it, which may not occur on the day submitted to the financial intermediary.

Frequent Purchases and Redemptions of Fund Shares

The Board of the Funds has not adopted any policies and procedures that would limit frequent purchases and redemptions of the Funds’ shares. The Board does not believe that it is appropriate to adopt any such policies and procedures for the following reasons:
■  Each Fund is offered to investors as a cash management vehicle; therefore, investors should be able to purchase and redeem shares regularly and frequently.

■  One of the advantages of a money market fund as compared to other investment options is liquidity. Any policy that diminishes the liquidity of a Fund will be detrimental to the continuing operations of the Fund.

■             With respect to Funds maintaining a constant net asset value, each Fund’s portfolio securities are valued on the basis of amortized cost, and the Funds seek to maintain a constant net asset value. As a result, the Funds are not subject to price arbitrage opportunities.

■                With respect to Funds maintaining a constant net asset value, because such Funds seek to maintain a constant net asset value, investors are more likely to expect to receive the amount they originally invested in the Funds upon redemption than other mutual funds. Imposition of redemption fees would run contrary to investor expectations.

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 The Board considered the risks of not having a specific policy that limits frequent purchases and redemptions, and it determined that those risks are minimal, especially in light of the reasons for not having such a policy as described above. Nonetheless, to the extent that each Fund must maintain additional cash and/or securities with shorter-term durations than may otherwise be required, the Fund’s yield could be negatively impacted. Moreover, excessive trading activity in the Fund’s shares may cause the Fund to incur increased brokerage and administrative costs.
         Each Fund and its agent reserve the right at any time to reject or cancel any part of any purchase order. This could occur if each Fund determines that such purchase may disrupt the Fund’s operation or performance.

Taxes

A Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company and, as such, is not subject to entity-level tax on the income and gain it distributes to shareholders. If you are a taxable investor, dividends and distributions you receive from a Fund generally are taxable to you whether you reinvest distributions in additional Fund shares or take them in cash. Every year, you will be sent information showing the amount of dividends and distributions you received from a Fund during the prior calendar year. In addition, investors in taxable accounts should be aware of the following basic tax points as supplemented below where relevant:

Fund Tax Basics

■  A Fund earns income generally in the form of interest on its investments. This income, less expenses incurred in the operation of a Fund, constitutes the Fund’s net investment income from which dividends may be paid to you. If you are a taxable investor, distributions of net investment income generally are taxable to you as ordinary income.

■  Distributions of net short-term capital gains are taxable to you as ordinary income. Because a Fund is a money market fund, it does not anticipate realizing any long-term capital gains.

■  None of the dividends paid by a Fund will qualify as qualified dividend income subject to reduced rates of taxation in the case of non-corporate shareholders.

■  Distributions declared to shareholders with a record date in December—if paid to you by the end of January—are taxable for federal income tax purposes as if received in December.

■  Any capital gains realized from redemptions of Fund shares will be subject to federal income tax. For tax purposes, an exchange of your shares for shares of another Fund is the same as a sale. An exchange occurs when the purchase of shares of a Fund is made using the proceeds from a redemption of shares of another Fund and is effectuated on the same day as the redemption. Because the Funds, other than the Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, expect to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share, investors should not have any gain or loss on sale or exchange of Fund shares (unless the investor incurs a liquidity fee on such sale or exchange). See, “Liquidity Fees and Redemption Gates.”

■  Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio round its current net asset value per share to a minimum of the fourth decimal place, therefore, investors will have gain or loss on the sale or exchange of shares of the Fund calculated by subtracting from the gross proceeds received from the sale or exchange your cost basis.

■  Regarding Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, because the Fund is not expected to maintain a stable share price, a sale or exchange of Fund shares may result in a capital gain or loss for you. Unless you choose to adopt a simplified “NAV method” of accounting (described below), any capital gain or loss on the sale or exchange of Fund shares (as noted above) generally will be treated either as short-term if you held your

■  There is some degree of uncertainty with respect to the tax treatment of liquidity fees received by a Fund, and such tax treatment may be the subject of future IRS guidance. If a Fund receives liquidity fees, it will consider the appropriate tax treatment of such fees to the Fund at such time.
The above discussion concerning the taxability of Fund dividends and distributions and of redemptions and exchanges of Fund shares is inapplicable to investors that generally are exempt from federal income tax, such as retirement plans that are qualified under Section 401 and 403 of the Code and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Roth IRAs.
This discussion of “Taxes” is for general information only and not tax advice. All investors should consult their own tax advisers as to the federal, state, local and foreign tax provisions applicable to them.

Important Notice Regarding Delivery of Security Holder Documents

To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). Mailing of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please contact the Funds’ transfer agent at 800-659-1005 or contact your financial institution. The Funds’ transfer agent will begin sending you individual copies for each account within thirty days after receiving your request.


Fund shares for one year or less, or long-term if you held your Fund shares longer. If you elect to adopt the NAV method of accounting, rather than computing gain or loss on every taxable disposition of Fund shares as described above, you would determine your gain or loss based on the change in the aggregate value of your Fund shares during a computation period (such as your taxable year), reduced by your net investment (purchases minus sales) in those shares during that period. Under the NAV method, any resulting net capital gain or loss would be treated as short-term capital gain or loss.
■  By law, if you do not provide a Fund with your proper taxpayer identification number and certain required certifications, you may be subject to backup withholding on any distributions of income, capital gains, or proceeds from the sale of your shares. A Fund also must withhold if the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) instructs it to do so. When withholding is required, the amount will be 24% of any distributions or proceeds paid.

■  You will not be required to include the portion of dividends paid by a Fund derived from interest on U.S. government obligations in your gross income for purposes of personal and, in some cases, corporate income taxes in many state and local tax jurisdictions. The percentage of dividends that constitutes dividends derived from interest on federal obligations will be determined annually. This percentage may differ from the actual percentage of interest received by the Fund on federal obligations for the particular days on which you hold shares.

■  An additional 3.8% Medicare tax is imposed on certain net investment income (including ordinary dividends and capital gain distributions received from a Fund and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Fund shares) of U.S. individuals, estates and trusts to the extent that such person’s “modified adjusted gross income” (in the case of an individual) or “adjusted gross income” (in the case of an estate or trust) exceeds a threshold amount. This Medicare tax, if applicable, is reported by you on, and paid with, your federal income tax return.

■  Fund distributions and gains from sale or exchange of your Fund shares generally are subject to state and local income taxes.

■  Foreign investors should be aware that U.S. withholding, special certification requirements to avoid U.S. backup withholding and claim any treaty benefits, and estate taxes may apply to an investment in a Fund.

■  Under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), a Fund will be required to withhold a 30% tax on the following payments or distributions made by the Fund to certain foreign entities, referred to as foreign financial institutions or non-financial foreign entities, that fail to comply (or be deemed compliant) with extensive reporting and withholding requirements designed to inform the U.S. Department of the Treasury of U.S.-owned foreign investment accounts: (a) income dividends and (b) after December 31, 2018, certain capital gain distributions, return of capital distributions and the proceeds arising from the sale of Fund shares. A Fund may disclose the information that it receives from its shareholders to the IRS, non-U.S. taxing authorities or other parties as necessary to comply with FATCA or similar laws. Withholding also may be required if a foreign entity that is a shareholder of a Fund fails to provide the Fund with appropriate certifications or other documentation concerning its status under FATCA.

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Obtaining Additional Information
 
More information may be obtained free of charge upon request. The SAI, a current version of which is on file with the SEC, contains more details about each Fund and is incorporated by reference into this prospectus (is legally a part of this prospectus). Annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders contain additional information about each Fund’s investments. Each Fund’s annual report also discusses the market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected each Fund’s performance during its last fiscal year. Each Fund also files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC monthly on Form N-MFP.
 
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Invesco Investment Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 219286
Kansas City, MO 64121-9286
 
By Telephone:
(800) 659-1005
On the Internet:
You can send us a request by e-mail or
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If you have questions about an Invesco Fund or your account, or you wish to obtain a free copy of the Fund’s current SAI, annual or semi-annual reports or Form N-MFP, please contact us.
Reports and other information about each Fund are available on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov, and copies of this information may be obtained, after paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov.



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The information in this statement of additional information is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This statement of additional information is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
 
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION – DATED OCTOBER 19, 2020

     
 
 
 
 
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dated [December __, 2020]
 
 
 
Short-Term Investments Trust
 
This Statement of Additional Information (the SAI) relates to each portfolio (each a Fund, collectively the Funds) of Short-Term Investments Trust (the Trust) listed below.
 
Fund
 
 
CAVU
Securities Class
 
 
 
Prospectus Date
Institutional Money Market Fund
 
 
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio
[__]
[December __, 2020]
 
 
 
Government Money Market Funds
 
 
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
[__]
[December __, 2020]
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio
[__]
[December __, 2020]
This SAI is not a Prospectus, and it should be read in conjunction with the Prospectuses for the Funds listed above. Portions of the Fund’s financial statements are incorporated into this SAI by reference to the Funds’ most recent Annual Report to shareholders, as follows:
The Funds’ fiscal year ended August 31, 2020.
You may obtain, without charge, a copy of any Prospectus and/or Annual Report for any Fund listed above from an authorized dealer or by writing to:
Invesco Investment Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 219286
Kansas City, MO 64121-9286
or by calling (800) 659-1005

or on the Internet: http://www.invesco.com/us

This SAI, dated [December __, 2020], relates to the CAVU Securities Class shares of each Fund’s Prospectus dated [December 18, 2020].  


Any reference to the term “Fund” or “Funds” throughout this SAI refers to each Fund named above unless otherwise indicated. 


STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRUST
1
Fund History
1
Shares of Beneficial Interest
1
Share Certificates
2
DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNDS AND THEIR INVESTMENTS AND RISKS
3
Classification
3
Investment Strategies and Risks
3
Debt Investments
5
Other Investments
8
Investment Techniques
9
Receipt of Issuer’s Nonpublic Information
11
Cybersecurity Risk
12
Fund Policies
12
Policies and Procedures for Disclosure of Fund Holdings
14
MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST
16
Code of Ethics
28
Proxy Voting Policies
28
CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES
28
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES
28
Investment Adviser
28
Investment Sub-Advisers
30
Marketing Support and Administrative Support Payments
31
Service Agreements
31
Other Service Providers
32
BROKERAGE ALLOCATION AND OTHER PRACTICES
32
Brokerage Transactions
33
Commissions
33
Broker Selection
34
Affiliated Transactions
36
Regular Brokers
36
Allocation of Portfolio Transactions
36
PURCHASE, REDEMPTION, EXCHANGE AND PRICING OF SHARES
36
Purchase, Redemption, and Exchange of Shares
36
Offering Price
38
Redemptions in Kind
39
Backup Withholding
40
DIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAX MATTERS
40
Dividends and Distributions
40
Tax Matters
40
DISTRIBUTION OF SECURITIES
52
Distribution Plan
52
Distributor
53
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
54
   
APPENDICES
 
   
RATINGS OF DEBT SECURITIES
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PERSONS TO WHOM INVESCO PROVIDES NON-PUBLIC PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS ON AN ONGOING BASIS
B-1
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
C-1
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TRUSTEE COMPENSATION TABLE
D-1
PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
E-1
CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES
F-1
MANAGEMENT FEES
G-1
CERTAIN FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES THAT RECEIVE ONE OR MORE TYPES OF PAYMENTS
H-1
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
I-1
PURCHASES OF SECURITIES OF REGULAR BROKERS OR DEALERS
J-1
AMOUNTS PAID TO INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC. PURSUANT TO DISTRIBUTION PLAN
K-1
ALLOCATION OF ACTUAL FEES PAID PURSUANT TO DISTRIBUTION PLAN
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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRUST
Fund History
Short-Term Investments 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. The Trust was originally organized on January 24, 1977 as a Maryland corporation and had no operations prior to November 10, 1980. The Trust re-organized as a Commonwealth of Massachusetts business trust on December 31, 1986. The Trust was again reorganized as a business trust under the laws of the State of Delaware on October 15, 1993. Under the Trust’s Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended, (the Trust Agreement), the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the Board) is authorized to create new series of shares without the necessity of a vote of shareholders of the Trust.
Prior to December 15, 2017, Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio was known as Liquid Assets Portfolio, Invesco Treasury Portfolio was known as Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio was known as Government & Agency Portfolio.
Shares of Beneficial Interest
Shares of beneficial interest of the Trust are redeemable at their net asset value at the option of the shareholder or at the option of the Trust, in accordance with any applicable provisions of the Trust Agreement and applicable law, subject in certain circumstances to a contingent deferred sales charge.
The Trust allocates cash and property it receives from the issue or sale of shares of each of its series of shares, together with all assets in which such consideration is invested or reinvested, all income, earnings, profits and proceeds thereof, to the appropriate Fund, subject only to the rights of creditors of that Fund. These assets constitute the assets belonging to each Fund, are segregated on the Trust’s books, and are charged with the liabilities and expenses of such Fund and its respective classes. The Trust allocates any general liabilities and expenses of the Trust not readily identifiable as belonging to a particular Fund primarily on the basis of relative net assets or other relevant factors, subject to oversight by the Board.
Each share of each Fund represents an equal pro rata interest in that Fund with each other share and is entitled to dividends and other distributions with respect to the Fund, which may be from income, capital gains or capital, as declared by the Board.
Each class of shares of a Fund represents a proportionate undivided interest in the net assets belonging to that Fund. Differing sales charges and expenses will result in differing net asset values and dividends and distributions. Upon any liquidation of the Trust, shareholders of each class are entitled to share pro rata in the net assets belonging to the applicable Fund allocable to such class available for distribution after satisfaction of, or reasonable provision for, the outstanding liabilities of the Fund allocable to such class.
The Trust Agreement provides that each shareholder, by virtue of having become a shareholder of the Trust, is bound by terms of the Trust Agreement and the Trust’s Bylaws. Ownership of shares does not make shareholders third party beneficiaries of any contract entered into by the Trust.
 
The Trust is not required to hold annual or regular meetings of shareholders. Meetings of shareholders of a Fund or class will be held for any purpose determined by the Board, including from time to time to consider matters requiring a vote of such shareholders in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act, state law or the provisions of the Trust Agreement. It is not expected that shareholder meetings will be held annually.
The Trust Agreement provides that the Board may authorize (i) a merger, consolidation or sale of assets (including, but not limited to, mergers, consolidations or sales of assets between two Funds, or between a Fund and a series of any other registered investment company), and (ii) the combination of two or more classes of shares of a Fund into a single class, each without shareholder approval but subject to applicable requirements under the 1940 Act and state law.
Each share of a Fund generally has the same voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights; however, each class of shares of a Fund is subject to different sales loads, conversion features, exchange privileges and class-specific expenses. Only shareholders of a specific class may vote on matters relating to that class’s distribution plan.
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Except as specifically noted above, shareholders of each Fund are entitled to one vote per share (with proportionate voting for fractional shares), irrespective of the relative net asset value of the shares of a Fund. However, on matters affecting an individual Fund or class of shares, a separate vote of shareholders of that Fund or class is required. Shareholders of a Fund or class are not entitled to vote on any matter which does not affect that Fund or class but that requires a separate vote of another Fund or class. An example of a matter that would be voted on separately by shareholders of each Fund is the approval of the advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the Adviser or Invesco).
When issued, shares of each Fund are fully paid and nonassessable, have no preemptive or subscription rights, and are freely transferable. Shares do not have cumulative voting rights in connection with the election of Trustees or on any other matter.
Under Delaware law, shareholders of a Delaware statutory trust shall be entitled to the same limitation of personal liability extended to shareholders of private for-profit corporations organized under Delaware law. There is a remote possibility, however, that shareholders could, under certain circumstances, be held liable for the obligations of the Trust to the extent the courts of another state, which does not recognize such limited liability, were to apply the laws of such state to a controversy involving such obligations. The Trust Agreement disclaims shareholder personal liability for the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses of the Trust and requires that every undertaking of the Trust or the Board relating to the Trust or any Fund include a recitation limiting such obligation to the Trust and its assets or to one or more Funds and the assets belonging thereto. The Trust Agreement provides for indemnification out of the property of a Fund (or Class, as applicable) for all losses and expenses of any shareholder of such Fund held personally liable solely on account of being or having been a shareholder.
The trustees and officers of the Trust will not be liable for any act, omission or obligation of the Trust or any trustee or officer; however, a trustee or officer is not protected against any liability to the Trust or to the shareholders to which a trustee or officer would otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence, or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his or her office with the Trust or applicable Fund (Disabling Conduct). The Trust’s Bylaws generally provide for indemnification by the Trust of the trustees, officers and employees or agents of the Trust, provided that such persons have not engaged in Disabling Conduct. Indemnification does not extend to judgments or amounts paid in settlement in any actions by or in the right of the Trust. The Trust Agreement also authorizes the purchase of liability insurance on behalf of trustees and officers with Fund assets. The Trust’s Bylaws provide for the advancement of payments of expenses to current and former trustees, officers and employees or agents of the Trust, or anyone serving at their request, in connection with the preparation and presentation of a defense to any claim, action, suit or proceeding, for which such person would be entitled to indemnification; provided that any advancement of expenses would be reimbursed unless it is ultimately determined that such person is entitled to indemnification for such expenses.
 
The Trust Agreement provides that any Trustee who serves as chair of the Board or of a committee of the Board, lead independent Trustee, or an expert on any topic or in any area (including an audit committee financial expert), or in any other special appointment will not be subject to any greater standard of care or liability because of such position.
The Trust Agreement provides a detailed process for the bringing of derivative actions by shareholders. A shareholder may only bring a derivative action on behalf of the Trust if certain conditions are met. Among other things, such conditions: (i) require shareholder(s) to make a pre-suit demand on the Trustees (unless such effort is not likely to succeed because a majority of the Board or the committee established to consider the merits of such action are not independent Trustees under Delaware law); (ii) require 10% of the beneficial owners to join in the pre-suit demand; and (iii) afford the Trustees a reasonable amount of time to consider the request and investigate the basis of the claims (including designating a committee to consider the demand and hiring counsel or other advisers). These conditions generally are intended to provide the Trustees with the ability to pursue a claim if they believe doing so would be in the best interests of the Trust and its shareholders and to preclude the pursuit of claims that the Trustees determine to be without merit or otherwise not in the Trust’s best interest to pursue.
The Trust Agreement also generally requires that actions by shareholders in connection with or against the Trust or a Fund be brought only in certain Delaware courts and that the right to jury trial be waived to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Share Certificates
Shareholders of the Funds do not have the right to demand or require the Trust to issue share certificates and share certificates are not issued. Any certificates previously issued with respect to any shares are deemed to be cancelled without any requirement for surrender to the Trust.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNDS AND THEIR INVESTMENTS AND RISKS
Classification
The Trust is an open-end management investment company. Each of the Funds is “diversified” for purposes of the 1940 Act and managed in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act.
Investment Strategies and Risks
Set forth below are detailed descriptions of the various types of securities and investment techniques that Invesco and/or the Sub-Advisers (as defined herein) may use in managing the Funds, as well as the risks associated with those types of securities and investment techniques. The descriptions of the types of securities and investment techniques below supplement the discussion of principal investment strategies and risks contained in the Funds’ Prospectuses. If a particular type of security or investment technique is not discussed in a Fund’s Prospectus it is not a principal investment strategy of that Fund.
Unless otherwise indicated, a Fund may invest in all of the following types of investments. The Funds may not invest in all of the security-types or use all of the techniques described below at any one time. Moreover, Invesco and/or the Sub-Advisers may invest in types of securities and may use investment techniques in managing the Funds not specifically mentioned below. Any investment shall be subject to limitations imposed by the Funds’ investment objective, policies and restrictions described in the Funds’ Prospectuses and/or this SAI, as well as the federal securities laws.
Any percentage limitations relating to the composition of a Fund’s portfolio identified in a Fund’s Prospectus or this SAI apply at the time the Fund acquires an investment. Subsequent changes that result from market fluctuations generally will not require a Fund to sell any portfolio security. However, a Fund may sell its illiquid securities holdings, or reduce its borrowings, if any, in response to fluctuations in the value of such holdings.
  The Funds’ investment objectives, policies, strategies and practices described below are non-fundamental and may be changed without approval of the holders of the Funds’ voting securities,  unless otherwise indicated.
Rule 2a-7 Requirements. As permitted by Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act, each Fund other than Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio seeks to maintain a stable price of $1.00 per share by using the amortized cost method to value portfolio securities and rounding the share value to the nearest cent. Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio “floats” the net asset value of the Fund’s shares by valuing assets at market value and rounding the Fund’s current net asset value per share to a minimum of the fourth decimal place. Rule 2a-7 imposes requirements as to the diversification and liquidity of each Fund, quality of portfolio securities, maturity of the Fund and of individual securities. The discussion of investments in this SAI is qualified by Rule 2a-7 limitations.
As a “Government Money Market Fund” under Rule 2a-7, each of Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio (1) is permitted to use the amortized cost method of valuation to seek to maintain a $1.00 share price, (2) must invest at least 99.5% of its total assets in cash, government securities and/or repurchase agreements that are “collateralized fully” (i.e., backed by cash or government securities); and (3) is not subject to a liquidity fee and/or a redemption gate on fund redemptions which might apply to other types of funds should certain triggering events specified in Rule 2a-7 occur. In conformance with Rule 2a-7, the Board has reserved its ability to change this policy with respect to liquidity fees and/or redemption gates, but such change would only become effective after shareholders were provided with specific advance notice of a change in the Fund’s policy and have the opportunity to redeem their shares in accordance with Rule 2a-7 before the policy change became effective. For more information on shareholder eligibility, please see the Fund’s prospectus. Institutional money market funds (that are not Government Money Market Funds) may also be subject to a liquidity fee and/or a redemption gate on fund redemptions should certain triggering events specified in Rule 2a-7 occur. For more information on liquidity fees and redemptions, see “Purchase, Redemption, and Exchange of Shares” below.
Diversification. In summary, Rule 2a-7 requires that a Fund may not invest in the securities of any issuer if, as a result, more than 5% of the Fund’s total assets would be invested in that issuer; provided that, each Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the securities of a single issuer for up to three business days after acquisition. Certain securities are not subject to this diversification requirement: (a) Government Securities; (b) certain repurchase agreements; and (c) shares of certain money market funds. Rule 2a-7 imposes a separate diversification test upon the acquisition of a guarantee or demand feature. (A demand feature is, in summary, a right to sell a security at a price equal to its approximate amortized cost plus accrued interest). Government Security generally means any security issued or guaranteed as to principal or interest by the U.S. Government or certain of its agencies or instrumentalities; or any certificate of deposit for any of the foregoing.
 
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For purposes of these diversification requirements with respect to issuers of Municipal Securities (defined under the caption Municipal Securities), each state (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico), territory and possession of the United States, each political subdivision, agency, instrumentality, and authority thereof, and each multi-state agency of which a state is a member is a separate “issuer.” When the assets and revenues of an agency, authority, instrumentality, or other political subdivision are separate from the government creating the subdivision and the security is backed only by assets and revenues of the subdivision, such subdivision would be deemed to be the sole issuer. Similarly, in the case of an industrial development bond or private activity bond, if such bond is backed only by the assets and revenues of the non-governmental user, then such non-governmental user would be deemed to be the sole issuer.
Quality. The Funds may invest only in U.S. dollar denominated securities that are “Eligible Securities” as defined in Rule 2a-7. Rule 2a-7 defines an Eligible Security, in summary, as a security with a remaining maturity of 397 calendar days or less that the Fund’s investment adviser (subject to oversight and pursuant to guidelines established by the Board) determines present minimal credit risks to the Fund. The eligibility of a security with a guarantee may be determined based on whether the guarantee is an Eligible Security.
The Funds will limit investments to those which are Eligible Securities at the time of acquisition.
Liquidity. Under Rule 2a-7, a Fund must hold securities that are sufficiently liquid to meet reasonably foreseeable shareholder redemptions in light of the Fund’s obligations under section 22(e) of the 1940 Act (which forbids the suspension of the right of redemption, or postponement of the date of payment or satisfaction upon redemption for more than seven days after the tender of such security for redemption, subject to specified exemptions) and any commitments the Fund has made to shareholders. In addition, a Fund may not acquire an illiquid security if, immediately after the acquisition, the Fund would have invested more than 5% of its total assets in illiquid securities. A Fund also may not acquire any security other than a Daily Liquid Asset (cash, Government Securities, other securities that will mature or are subject to a demand feature that is exercisable and payable within one business day and amounts receivable and unconditionally due within one business day on pending sales of portfolio securities) if, immediately after the acquisition the Fund would have invested less than 10% of its total assets in Daily Liquid Assets. A Fund may not acquire any security other than a Weekly Liquid Asset (cash, direct obligations of the U.S. Government, Government securities issued by a person controlled or supervised by and acting as an instrumentality of the U.S. Government pursuant to authority granted by the Congress, that are issued at a discount to the principal amount to be repaid at maturity and have a remaining maturity of 60 calendar days or less, securities that will mature or are subject to a demand feature that is exercisable and payable within 5 business days and amounts receivable and unconditionally due within 5 business days on pending sales of portfolio securities) if, immediately after the acquisition, the Fund would have invested less than 30% of its total assets in Weekly Liquid Assets.
Maturity. Under Rule 2a-7, each Fund invests only in U.S. dollar-denominated securities maturing within 397 calendar days of the date of purchase, with certain exceptions permitted by applicable regulations. Each Fund maintains a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of no more than 60 calendar days, and a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity as determined without exceptions regarding certain interest rate adjustments under Rule 2a-7 of no more than 120 calendar days. The maturity of a security is determined in compliance with Rule 2a-7, which for purposes of the dollar weighted average portfolio maturity permits, among other things, certain securities bearing adjustable interest rates to be deemed to have a maturity shorter than their stated maturity.
Foreign Investments
Foreign Government Obligations. Each Fund may invest in debt securities of foreign governments. Debt securities issued by foreign governments are often, but not always, supported by the full faith and credit of the foreign governments, or their subdivisions, agencies or instrumentalities, that issue them. These securities involve the risks discussed below under “Foreign Debt Securities”. Additionally, the issuer of the debt or the governmental authorities that control repayment of the debt may be unwilling or unable to pay interest or repay principal when due. Political or economic changes or the balance of trade may affect a country’s willingness or ability to service its debt obligations. Periods of economic uncertainty may result in the volatility of market prices of sovereign debt obligations, especially debt obligations issued by the governments of developing countries. Foreign government obligations of developing countries, and some structures of emerging market debt securities, both of which are generally below investment grade, are sometimes referred to as “Brady Bonds”. The failure of a sovereign debtor to implement economic reforms, achieve specified levels of economic performance, or repay principal or interest when due may result in the cancellation of third-party commitments to lend funds to the sovereign debtor, which may impair the debtor’s ability or willingness to service its debts.
Foreign Debt Securities. Generally, only Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio will invest in foreign debt securities. Foreign debt securities are debt securities that are issued and/or settled outside the United States and may be backed by foreign guarantees. A Fund will limit its investments in foreign debt securities to debt obligations denominated in U.S. dollars. Debt securities issued by a corporation or other issuer domiciled outside the United States that are dollar denominated and traded in the United States are not
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considered foreign securities. Although denominated in U.S. dollars, Foreign Debt Securities may entail some or all of the risks set forth below.
Political and Economic Risk. The economies of many of the countries in which the Funds may invest may not be as developed as the United States’ economy and may be subject to significantly different forces. Political or social instability and development, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, and limitations on the removal of funds or other assets could also adversely affect the value of the Funds’ investments.
Regulatory Risk. Foreign companies may not be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and are generally not subject to the regulatory controls and disclosure requirements imposed on United States issuers. Foreign companies may not be subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, corporate governance practices and requirements comparable to those applicable to domestic companies. As a result, there is generally less publicly available information about foreign securities than is available about domestic securities. Income from foreign securities owned by the Funds may be reduced by a withholding tax at the source, which tax would reduce dividend income payable to the Funds’ shareholders.
There is generally less government supervision and regulation of securities exchanges, brokers, dealers, and listed companies in foreign countries than in the United States, thus increasing the risk of delayed settlements of portfolio transactions or loss of certificates for portfolio securities. Foreign markets may also have different clearance and settlement procedures. If a Fund experiences settlement problems it may result in temporary periods when a portion of the Fund’s assets are uninvested and could cause the Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities or a potential liability to the Fund arising out of the Fund’s inability to fulfill a contract to sell such securities.
Market Risk. The securities markets in many of the countries in which the Funds invest will have substantially lower trading volume than the U.S. markets. As a result, the securities of some foreign companies may be less liquid and experience more price volatility than comparable domestic securities. Obtaining and/or enforcing judgments in foreign countries may be more difficult, and there is generally less government regulation and supervision of foreign stock exchanges, brokers and issuers, each of which may make it more difficult to enforce contractual obligations. Increased custodian costs as well as administrative costs (such as the need to use foreign custodians) may be associated with the maintenance of assets in foreign jurisdictions. In addition, transaction costs in foreign securities markets are likely to be higher, since brokerage commission rates in foreign countries are likely to be higher than in the United States.
Debt Investments
U.S. Government Obligations. Each Fund may invest in U.S. Government obligations, which include obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies and instrumentalities, including bills, notes and bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury, as well as “stripped” or “zero coupon” U.S. Treasury obligations.
U.S. Government obligations may be, (i) supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury, (ii) supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury, (iii) supported by the discretionary authority of the U.S. Government to purchase the agency’s obligations, or (iv) supported only by the credit of the instrumentality. There is a risk that the U.S. Government may choose not to provide financial support to U.S. Government-sponsored agencies or instrumentalities if it is not legally obligated to do so. In that case, if the issuer were to default, a Fund holding securities of such issuer might not be able to recover its investment from the U.S. Government. For example, while the U.S. Government has provided financial support to Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC), no assurance can be given that the U.S. Government will always do so, since the U.S. Government is not so obligated by law. There also is no guarantee that the government would support Federal Home Loan Banks. Accordingly, securities of FNMA, FHLMC and Federal Home Loan Banks, and other agencies, may involve a risk of non-payment of principal and interest.
Any downgrade of the credit rating of the securities issued by the U.S. Government may result in a downgrade of securities issued by its agencies or instrumentalities, including government-sponsored entities.
Temporary Investments. Each Fund may experience situations where it is unable to invest money that it has received overnight such as when it receives cash inflows after the overnight repurchase markets have closed. The Funds are permitted to leave balances in their accounts with the Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon), the custodian bank. To compensate the Funds for such activity, the Funds may receive compensation from BNY Mellon at an agreed upon rate.
Asset-Backed Securities. Asset-backed securities are interests in pooled mortgages, loans, receivables, or other assets. Payments of interest and repayment of principal may be largely dependent upon the cash flows generated by the assets backing the
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securities and, in certain cases, supported by letters of credit, surety bonds, or other credit enhancements. Asset-backed security values may also be affected by other factors including changes in interest rates, the availability of information concerning the pool and its structure, the creditworthiness of the servicing agent for the pool, the originator of the loans or receivables, or the entities providing the credit enhancement.
Bank Instruments. Generally, only Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio will invest in bank instruments, certificates of deposit (Eurodollar CDs) and time deposits (Eurodollar time deposits) of foreign branches of domestic banks. Bank instruments are unsecured interest bearing bank deposits. Bank instruments include, but are not limited to, certificates of deposit, time deposits, and banker’s acceptances from U.S. or foreign banks as well as Eurodollar CDs and Eurodollar time deposits of foreign branches of domestic banks. Some certificates of deposit are negotiable interest-bearing instruments with a specific maturity issued by banks and savings and loan institutions in exchange for the deposit of funds, and can typically be traded in the secondary market prior to maturity. Other certificates of deposit, like time deposits, are non-negotiable receipts issued by a bank in exchange for the deposit of funds which earn a specified rate of interest over a definite period of time; however, they cannot be traded in the secondary market. A banker’s acceptance is a bill of exchange or time draft drawn on and accepted by a commercial bank.
An investment in Eurodollar CDs or Eurodollar time deposits may involve some of the same risks that are described for Foreign Debt Securities.
Synthetic Municipal Instruments. The Funds may invest in synthetic municipal instruments, the value of and return on which are derived from underlying securities. The types of synthetic municipal instruments in which the Fund may invest include tender option bonds, trust certificates and variable rate trust certificates. These types of instruments involve the deposit into a trust or custodial account of one or more long-term tax-exempt bonds or notes (Underlying Bonds), and the sale of certificates evidencing interests in the trust or custodial account to investors such as the Fund. The trustee or custodian receives the long-term fixed rate interest payments on the Underlying Bonds, and pays certificate holders fixed rates or short-term floating or variable interest rates which are reset periodically. A “tender option bond” provides a certificate holder with the conditional right to sell its certificate to the sponsor or some designated third party at specified intervals and receive the par value of the certificate plus accrued interest (a demand feature). A “trust certificate” evidences an interest in a trust entitling a certificate holder to future interest and/or principal payments on the Underlying Bonds. A “variable rate trust certificate” evidences an interest in a trust entitling the certificate holder to receive variable rate interest based on prevailing short-term interest rates and also typically provides the certificate holder with the conditional demand feature (the right to tender its certificate at par value plus accrued interest under certain conditions).
All synthetic municipal instruments must meet the minimum quality standards for the Fund’s investments and must present minimal credit risks. In selecting synthetic municipal instruments for the Fund, Invesco considers the creditworthiness of the issuer of the Underlying Bond, the sponsor and the party providing certificate holders with a conditional right to sell their certificates at stated times and prices (a demand feature).
Typically, a certificate holder cannot exercise the demand feature until the occurrence of certain conditions, such as where the issuer of the Underlying Bond defaults on interest payments. Moreover, because synthetic municipal instruments involve a trust or custodial account and a third party conditional demand feature, they involve complexities and potential risks that may not be present where a municipal security is owned directly.
The tax-exempt character of the interest paid to certificate holders is based on the assumption that the holders have an ownership interest in the Underlying Bonds; however, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has not issued a ruling addressing this issue. In the event the IRS issues an adverse ruling or successfully litigates this issue, it is possible that the interest paid to the Fund on certain synthetic municipal instruments would be deemed to be taxable. The Fund relies on opinions of special tax counsel on this ownership question and opinions of bond counsel regarding the tax-exempt character of interest paid on the Underlying Bonds.
Municipal Securities. The Funds may invest in Municipal Securities. “Municipal Securities” include debt obligations of states, territories or possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia and their political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities, issued to obtain funds for various public purposes, including the construction of a wide range of public facilities such as airports, bridges, highways, housing, hospitals, mass transportation, schools, streets and water and sewer works. Other public purposes for which Municipal Securities may be issued include the refunding of outstanding obligations, obtaining funds for general operating expenses and lending such funds to other public institutions and facilities.
The principal and interest payments for industrial development bonds or pollution control bonds are often the sole responsibility of the industrial user and therefore may not be backed by the taxing power of the issuing municipality. The interest paid on such bonds may be exempt from federal income tax, although current federal tax laws place substantial limitations on the purposes and size of such issues. Such obligations are considered to be Municipal Securities provided that the interest paid thereon, in the
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opinion of bond counsel, qualifies as exempt from federal income tax. However, interest on Municipal Securities may give rise to a federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) liability and may have other collateral federal income tax consequences. There is a risk that some or all of the interest received by the Fund from tax-exempt Municipal Securities might become taxable as a result of tax law changes or determinations of the IRS.
The two major classifications of Municipal Securities are bonds and notes. Bonds may be further classified as “general obligation” or “revenue” issues. General obligation bonds are secured by the issuer’s pledge of its full faith, credit and taxing power for the payment of principal and interest. Revenue bonds are payable from the revenues derived from a particular facility or class of facilities, and in some cases, from the proceeds of a special excise or other specific revenue source, but not from the general taxing power. Tax-exempt industrial development bonds are in most cases revenue bonds and do not generally carry the pledge of the credit of the issuing municipality. Notes are short-term instruments which usually mature in less than two years. Most notes are general obligations of the issuing municipalities or agencies and are sold in anticipation of a bond sale, collection of taxes or receipt of other revenues.
 
Some bonds may be “callable,” allowing the issuer to redeem them before their maturity date. To protect bondholders, callable bonds may be issued with provisions that prevent them from being called for a period of time. Typically, that is 5 to 10 years from the issuance date. When interest rates decline, if the call protection on a bond has expired, it is more likely that the issuer may call the bond. If that occurs, the Fund might have to reinvest the proceeds of the called bond in investments that pay a lower rate of return, which could reduce the Fund’s yield.
Municipal Securities also include the following securities:

Bond Anticipation Notes usually are general obligations of state and local governmental issuers which are sold to obtain interim financing for projects that will eventually be funded through the sale of long-term debt obligations or bonds.

Tax Anticipation Notes are issued by state and local governments to finance the current operations of such governments. Repayment is generally to be derived from specific future tax revenues. Tax anticipation notes are usually general obligations of the issuer.

Revenue Anticipation Notes are issued by governments or governmental bodies with the expectation that future revenues from a designated source will be used to repay the notes. In general, they also constitute general obligations of the issuer.

Tax-Exempt Commercial Paper (Municipal Paper) is similar to taxable commercial paper, except that tax-exempt commercial paper is issued by states, municipalities and their agencies.
The Funds also may purchase participation interests or custodial receipts from financial institutions. These participation interests give the purchaser an undivided interest in one or more underlying Municipal Securities.
After purchase by a Fund, an issue of Municipal Securities may cease to be rated by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or S&P Global Ratings (S&P), or another nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO), or the rating of such a security may be reduced below the minimum credit quality rating required for purchase by the Fund. Neither event would require the Fund to dispose of the security. If the security ceases to be an Eligible Security, however, the Fund will dispose of such security as soon as practicable consistent with achieving an orderly disposition of the security, absent a finding by the Board of Trustees that disposal of the security would not be in the best interests of the Fund.
The ratings of S&P and Moody’s represent their opinions of the quality of the municipal securities they undertake to rate. It should be emphasized, however, that ratings are general and are not absolute standards of quality. Consequently, municipal securities with the same maturity, coupon and rating may have different yields while municipal securities of the same maturity and coupon with different ratings may have the same yield.
The Funds may invest in Municipal Securities that are insured by financial insurance companies. Since a limited number of entities provide such insurance, the Fund may invest up to 25% of its assets in securities insured by the same insurance company.
Since the Funds invest in Municipal Securities backed by insurance companies and other financial institutions, changes in the financial condition of these institutions could cause losses to a Fund and affect its share price.
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The Fund may also invest in taxable municipal securities. Taxable municipal securities are debt securities issued by or on behalf of states and their political subdivisions, the District of Columbia, and possessions of the United States, the interest on which is not exempt from federal income tax.
 
The yields on Municipal Securities are dependent on a variety of factors, including general economic and monetary conditions, money market factors, conditions of the Municipal Securities market, size of a particular offering, and maturity and rating of the obligation. Because many Municipal Securities are issued to finance similar projects, especially those related to education, health care, transportation and various utilities, conditions in those sectors and the financial condition of an individual municipal issuer can affect the overall municipal market. The market values of the Municipal Securities held by the Fund will be affected by changes in the yields available on similar securities. If yields increase following the purchase of a Municipal Security, the market value of such Municipal Security will generally decrease. Conversely, if yields decrease, the market value of a Municipal Security will generally increase.
U.S. Corporate Debt Obligations. Corporate debt obligations in which the Funds may invest are debt obligations issued or guaranteed by corporations that are denominated in U.S. dollars. Such investments may include, among others, commercial paper, bonds, notes, debentures, variable rate demand notes, master notes, funding agreements and other short-term corporate instruments. Commercial paper consists of short-term promissory notes issued by corporations. Commercial paper may be traded in the secondary market after its issuance. Variable rate demand notes are securities with a variable interest rate which is readjusted on pre-established dates. Variable rate demand notes are subject to payment of principal and accrued interest (usually within seven days) on a Fund’s demand. Master notes are negotiated notes that permit the investment of fluctuating amounts of money at varying rates of interest pursuant to arrangements with issuers who meet the credit quality criteria of the Fund. The interest rate on a master note may fluctuate based upon changes in specified interest rates or be reset periodically according to a prescribed formula or may be a set rate. Although there is no secondary market in master notes, if such notes have a demand feature, the payee may demand payment of the principal amount of the note upon relatively short notice. Funding agreements are agreements between an insurance company and a Fund covering underlying demand notes. Although there is no secondary market in funding agreements, if the underlying notes have a demand feature, the payee may demand payment of the principal amount of the note upon relatively short notice. Master notes and funding agreements are generally illiquid and therefore subject to the Funds’ percentage limitation for investments in illiquid securities.

Other Investments

Other Investment Companies. Unless otherwise indicated in this SAI or a Fund’s prospectus, each Fund may purchase shares of other investment companies. For each Fund, the 1940 Act imposes the following restrictions on investments in other investment companies: (i) a Fund may not purchase more than 3% of the total outstanding voting stock of another investment company; (ii) a Fund may not invest more than 5% of its total assets in securities issued by another investment company; and (iii) a Fund may not invest more than 10% of its total assets in securities issued by other investment companies. The 1940 Act and related rules provide certain exemptions from these restrictions. These restrictions do not apply to investments by the Funds in investment companies that are money market funds, including money market funds that have Invesco or an affiliate of Invesco as an investment adviser (the Affiliated Money Market Funds).
When a Fund purchases shares of another investment company, including an Affiliated Money Market Fund, the Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of the advisory fees and other operating expenses of such investment company and will be subject to the risks associated with the portfolio investments of the underlying investment company.
Variable or Floating Rate Instruments. The Funds may invest in variable or floating rate instruments.
Variable or floating rate instruments are securities that provide for a periodic adjustment in the interest rate paid on the obligation. The interest rates for securities with variable interest rates are readjusted on set dates (such as the last day of the month or calendar quarter) and the interest rates for securities with floating rates are reset whenever a specified interest rate change occurs. Variable or floating interest rates generally reduce changes in the market price of securities from their original purchase price because, upon readjustment, such rates approximate market rates. Accordingly, as market interest rates decrease or increase, the potential for capital appreciation or depreciation is less for variable or floating rate securities than for fixed rate obligations. Many securities with variable or floating interest rates have a demand feature allowing the Fund to demand payment of principal and accrued interest prior to its maturity. The terms of such demand instruments require payment of principal and accrued interest by the issuer, a guarantor, and/or a liquidity provider. All variable or floating rate instruments will meet the applicable rating standards of the Funds. The Fund’s Adviser, or Sub-Adviser, as applicable, may determine that an unrated floating rate or variable rate demand obligation meets the Fund’s rating standards by reason of being backed by a letter of credit or guarantee issued by a bank that meets those rating standards.
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For Rule 2a-7 purposes, a variable rate security, the principal amount of which is scheduled to be paid in more than 397 calendar days, that is subject to a demand feature, shall be deemed to have a maturity equal to the longer of the period remaining until the next readjustment of the interest rate or the period remaining until the principal amount can be recovered through demand. A floating rate security, the principal amount of which, in accordance with the terms of the security, must unconditionally be paid in 397 calendar days or less shall be deemed to have a maturity of one day.
The secondary market for certain floating rate loans may be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid/ask spreads and extended trade settlement periods (in some cases, longer than seven days). Certain floating rate loans held by a Fund might not be considered securities for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and therefore a risk exists that purchasers may not be entitled to rely on the anti-fraud provisions of those Acts.
Investment Techniques
Forward Commitments, When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Securities. Each Fund may purchase and sell securities on a forward commitment, when-issued and delayed delivery basis whereby the Fund buys or sells a security with payment and delivery taking place in the future.
Securities purchased or sold on a forward commitment, when-issued or delayed delivery basis means that delivery and payment take place in the future after the date of the commitment to purchase or sell the securities at a pre-determined price and/or yield. Settlement of such transactions normally occurs a month or more after the purchase or sale commitment is made. Typically, no interest accrues to the purchaser until the security is delivered. Although a Fund generally intends to acquire or dispose of securities on a forward commitment, when-issued or delayed delivery basis, a Fund may sell these securities or its commitment before the settlement date if deemed advisable. No specific limitation exists as to the percentage of a Fund’s assets which may be used to acquire securities on a when-issued and delayed delivery basis.
When purchasing a security on a forward commitment, when-issued or delayed delivery basis, a Fund assumes the rights and risks of ownership of the security, including the risk of price and yield fluctuation, and takes such fluctuations into account when determining its net asset value. Securities purchased on a forward commitment, when-issued or delayed delivery basis are subject to changes in value based upon the public’s perception of the creditworthiness of the issuer and changes, real or anticipated, in the level of interest rates. Accordingly, securities acquired on such a basis may expose a Fund to risks because they may experience such fluctuations prior to actual delivery. Purchasing securities on a forward commitment, when-issued or delayed delivery basis may involve the additional risk that the yield available in the market when the delivery takes place actually may be higher than that obtained in the transaction itself.
Many forward commitments, when-issued and delayed delivery transactions, including “to be announced” (TBAs), are also subject to the risk that a counterparty may become bankrupt or otherwise fail to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, including making payments or fulfilling obligations to a Fund. A Fund may obtain no or only limited recovery in a bankruptcy or other organizational proceedings, and any recovery may be significantly delayed. With respect to forward settling TBA transactions involving U.S. Government agency mortgage-backed securities, the counterparty risk may be mitigated by the exchange of variation margin between the counterparties on a regular basis as the market value of the deliverable security fluctuates. Additionally, new regulatory rules anticipated to be effective in March 2021 will require the exchange of initial and/or variation margin between counterparties of forward settling TBA transactions involving U.S. Government agency and GSE-sponsored mortgage-backed securities.
Investment in these types of securities may increase the possibility that the Fund will incur short-term gains subject to federal taxation or short-term losses if the Fund must engage in portfolio transactions in order to honor its commitment. Until the settlement date, a Fund will segregate liquid assets of a dollar value sufficient at all times to make payment for the forward commitment, when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. Such segregated liquid assets will be marked-to-market daily, and the amount segregated will be increased if necessary to maintain adequate coverage of the delayed delivery commitments. No additional forward, when-issued or delayed delivery commitments will be made by a Fund if, as a result, more than 25% of the Fund’s total assets would become so committed. The delayed delivery securities, which will not begin to accrue interest or dividends until the settlement date, will be recorded as an asset of a Fund and will be subject to the risk of market fluctuation. The purchase price of the delayed delivery securities is a liability of a Fund until settlement. TBA transactions and transactions in other forward-settling mortgage-backed securities are effected pursuant to a collateral agreement with the seller. A Fund provides to the seller collateral consisting of cash or liquid securities in an amount as specified by the agreement upon initiation of the transaction. A Fund will make payments throughout the term of the transaction as collateral values fluctuate to maintain full collateralization for the term of the transaction. Collateral will be marked-to-market every business day. If the seller defaults on the transaction or declares bankruptcy or insolvency, a Fund might incur expenses in enforcing its rights, or the Fund might experience delay and costs in recovering collateral
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or may suffer a loss of principal and interest if the value of the collateral declines. In these situations, a Fund will be subject to greater risk that the value of the collateral will decline before it is recovered or, in some circumstances, the Fund may not be able to recover the collateral, and the Fund will experience a loss.
Interfund Loans. The SEC has issued an exemptive order permitting the Invesco Funds to borrow money from and lend money to each other for temporary or emergency purposes. The Invesco Fund’s interfund lending program is subject to a number of conditions, including the requirements that: (1) an interfund loan will generally only occur if the interest rate on the loan is more favorable to the borrowing fund than the interest rate typically available from a bank for a comparable transaction and the rate is more favorable to the lending fund than the rate available on overnight repurchase transactions; (2) an Invesco Fund may not lend more than 15% of its net assets through the program (measured at the time of the last loan); and (3) an Invesco Fund may not lend more than 5% of its net assets to another Invesco Fund through the program (measured at the time of the loan). A Fund may participate in the program only if and to the extent that such participation is consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and investment policies. Interfund loans have a maximum duration of seven days. Loans may be called with one day’s notice and may be repaid on any day.
Borrowing. The Funds may borrow money to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions (defined below) and Fund Policies. Such borrowings may be utilized (i) for temporary or emergency purposes; (ii) in anticipation of or in response to adverse market conditions; or, (iii) for cash management purposes. All borrowings are limited to an amount not exceeding 33 1/3% of a Fund’s total assets (including the amount borrowed) less liabilities (other than borrowings). Any borrowings that exceed this amount will be reduced within three business days to the extent necessary to comply with the 33 1/3% limitation even if it is not advantageous to sell securities at that time.
If there are unusually heavy redemptions, a Fund may have to sell a portion of its investment portfolio at a time when it may not be advantageous to do so. Selling Fund securities under these circumstances may result in a lower net asset value per share or decreased dividend income, or both. Invesco and the Sub-Advisers believe that, in the event of abnormally heavy redemption requests, a Fund’s borrowing ability would help to mitigate any such effects and could make the forced sale of their portfolio securities less likely.
The Funds may borrow from a bank, broker-dealer, or another Invesco Fund. Additionally, the Funds are permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in their account with their custodian bank. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the Funds may either (i) leave Funds as a compensating balance in their account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning interest on such Funds; or (ii) compensate the custodian bank by paying it an agreed upon rate. A Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks or broker-dealers exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets or when any borrowings from an Invesco Fund are outstanding.
Repurchase Agreements. Each Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions involving the types of securities in which it is permitted to invest. Repurchase agreements are agreements under which a Fund acquires ownership of a security from a broker-dealer or bank that agrees to repurchase the security at a mutually agreed upon time and yield. A Fund may enter into a “continuing contract” or “open” repurchase agreement under which the seller is under a continuing obligation to repurchase the underlying securities from the Fund on demand and the effective interest rate is negotiated on a daily basis. Repurchase agreements may be viewed as loans made by a Fund which are collateralized by the securities subject to repurchase.
In any repurchase transaction, collateral for a repurchase agreement may include cash items or Government Securities. The Funds consider repurchase agreements with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to be U.S. Government Securities for purposes of the Funds’ investment policies. Additionally, the Funds consider federal agency mortgage-backed securities to be Government Securities. The Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio may also engage in repurchase agreements collateralized by securities that are rated investment grade and below investment grade by NRSROs or unrated securities of comparable quality, loan participations, and equities (collectively, “other collateral”). For these types of repurchase agreement transactions, the Fund would look to the counterparty, and not the collateral, for determining diversification under Rule 2a-7. Thus, collateral for a repurchase agreement may include securities that a Fund could not hold directly. Repurchase agreements involving obligations of other collateral may be subject to special risks and may not have the benefit of certain protections in the event of a counterparty’s insolvency.
Regardless of the collateral underlying the repurchase agreement, the Fund must determine that the repurchase agreement with the particular counterparty involves minimal credit risk and satisfies the credit quality standards in compliance with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. Lower quality collateral and collateral with longer maturities may be subject to greater price fluctuations than higher quality collateral and collateral with shorter maturities. If the repurchase agreement counterparty were to default, lower quality collateral may be more difficult to liquidate than higher quality collateral.
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If the seller of a repurchase agreement fails to repurchase the security in accordance with the terms of the agreement, a Fund might incur expenses in enforcing its rights, and could experience a loss on the sale of the underlying security to the extent that the proceeds of the sale including accrued interest are less than the resale price provided in the agreement, including interest. In addition, although the Bankruptcy Code and other insolvency laws may provide certain protections for some types of repurchase agreements, if the seller of a repurchase agreement should be involved in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, a Fund may incur delay and costs in selling the underlying security or may suffer a loss of principal and interest if the value of the underlying security declines or the Fund may be deemed to be an unsecured creditor and be required to return the securities to the seller. The Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements that may be subject to a court ordered or other “stay” in the event of the seller’s bankruptcy or insolvency. A “stay” will prevent a Fund from selling the securities it holds under a repurchase agreement until permitted by a court or other authority. In these situations, a Fund may be subject to greater risk that the value of the securities may decline before they are sold, and that the Fund may experience a loss.
The securities underlying a repurchase agreement will be marked-to-market every business day so that the value of such securities is at least equal to the investment value of the repurchase agreement, including any accrued interest thereon. Custody of the securities will be maintained by the Fund’s custodian or sub-custodian for the duration of the agreement.
 
The Funds may invest their cash balances in joint accounts with other Invesco Funds for the purpose of investing in repurchase agreements with maturities not to exceed 60 days and collateralized by cash or Government Securities, and in certain other money market instruments with remaining maturities not to exceed 90 days. Repurchase agreements may be considered loans by a Fund under the 1940 Act.
Restricted and Illiquid Securities. Each Fund may not acquire any illiquid security if, immediately after the acquisition, the Fund would have invested more than 5% of its total assets in illiquid securities. For purposes of each Fund’s 5% limitation, an illiquid security means a security that cannot be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven calendar days at approximately the value ascribed to it by the Fund, as determined pursuant to the 1940 Act and applicable rules and regulations thereunder. Limitations on the resale of restricted securities may have an adverse effect on their marketability, which may prevent a Fund from disposing of them promptly at reasonable prices. The Fund may have to bear the expense of registering such securities for resale, and the risk of substantial delays in effecting such registrations. A Fund’s difficulty valuing and selling illiquid securities may result in a loss or be costly to the Fund. If a substantial market develops for a restricted security or other illiquid investment held by a Fund, it may be treated as a liquid security, in accordance with procedures and adopted by the Trust on behalf of the Funds.
Sale of Money Market Securities. The Funds do not seek profits through short-term trading and will generally hold portfolio securities to maturity. However, the Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser may seek to enhance the yield of the Fund by taking advantage of yield disparities that occur in the money markets. For example, market conditions frequently result in similar securities trading at different prices. Also, there frequently are differences in yields between various types of money market securities. The Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser may dispose of any portfolio security prior to its maturity if such disposition and reinvestment of proceeds are expected to enhance yield consistent with the Adviser’s and/or Sub-Adviser’s judgment as to desirable portfolio maturity structure. The Adviser and/or Sub-Adviser may also dispose of any portfolio security prior to maturity to meet redemption requests, and as a result of a revised credit evaluation of the issuer or other circumstances or considerations. This procedure may increase or decrease the Fund’s yield depending upon the Adviser’s and/or Sub-Adviser’s ability to correctly time and execute such transactions. Each Fund’s policy of investing in securities with maturities of 397 calendar days or less will result in high portfolio turnover. Since brokerage commissions are not normally paid on investments of the type made by the Fund, the high turnover should not adversely affect the Fund’s net income.
Receipt of Issuer’s Nonpublic Information
The Adviser or Sub-Advisers (through their portfolio managers, analysts, or other representatives) may receive material nonpublic information about an issuer that may restrict the ability of the Adviser or Sub-Advisers to cause the Funds to buy or sell securities of the issuer on behalf of the Funds for substantial periods of time. This may impact the Funds’ ability to realize profit or avoid loss with respect to the issuer and may adversely affect the Funds’ flexibility with respect to buying or selling securities, potentially impacting Fund performance. For example, activist investors or certain issuers in which the Adviser or Sub-Advisers hold large positions may contact representatives of the Adviser or Sub-Advisers and may disclose material nonpublic information in such communication. The Adviser or Sub-Advisers would be restricted from trading on the basis of such material nonpublic information, limiting their flexibility in managing the Funds and possibly impacting Fund performance.
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Cybersecurity Risk
The Funds, like all companies, may be susceptible to operational and information security risks. Cybersecurity failures or breaches of the Funds or their service providers or the issuers of securities in which the Funds invest, have the ability to cause disruptions and impact business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses, the inability of Fund shareholders to transact business, violations of applicable privacy and other laws, regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensation costs, and/or additional compliance costs. The Funds and their shareholders could be negatively impacted as a result.
Business Continuity and Operational Risk
The Adviser, the Funds and the Funds’ service providers may experience disruptions or operating   errors, such as processing errors or human errors, inadequate or failed internal or external processes, systems or technology failures, or other disruptive events, that could negatively impact and cause   disruptions in normal business operations of the Adviser, the Funds or the Funds’ service providers. The Adviser has developed a Business Continuity Program (the “Program”) designed to minimize the disruption  of normal business operations in the event of an adverse incident affecting the Funds, the Adviser and/or its affiliates. The Program is also designed to enable the Adviser to reestablish normal business operations in a timely manner during such an adverse incident; however, there are inherent limitations in such programs (including the possibility that contingencies have not been anticipated and procedures do not work as intended) and, under some circumstances (e.g. natural disasters, terrorism, public health crises, power or utility shortages and failures, system failures or malfunctions), the Adviser, its affiliates, and any service providers or vendors used by the Adviser, its affiliates, or the Fund could be prevented or hindered from providing services to the Funds for extended periods of time. These circumstances could cause disruptions and negatively impact the Funds’ service providers and the Funds’ business operations, potentially including an inability to process Fund shareholder transactions, an inability to calculate a Fund’s net asset value and price the Fund’s investments, and impediments to trading portfolio securities.
Natural Disaster/Epidemic Risk
Natural or environmental disasters, such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and other severe weather-related  phenomena  generally,  and  widespread  disease,  including  pandemics  and  epidemics,  have  been  and  can  be  highly  disruptive to economies and markets, adversely impacting individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation rates, credit ratings, investor sentiment, and other factors affecting the value of the Funds’ investments.  Given the increasing interdependence among global economies and markets, conditions in one country, market, or region are increasingly likely to adversely affect markets, issuers, and/or foreign exchange rates in other countries, including the U.S.  These disruptions could prevent the Funds from executing advantageous investment decisions in a timely manner and negatively impact the Funds’ ability to achieve their investment objectives.  Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value and risk profile of the Funds. 
COVID-19. The current outbreak of the novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in travel restrictions, closed international borders, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, defaults and other significant economic impacts, all of which have disrupted global economic activity across many industries and may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks, locally or globally. The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on a Fund’s performance.
Fund Policies
Fundamental Restrictions. Except as otherwise noted below, each Fund is subject to the following investment restrictions, which may be changed only by a vote of such Fund’s outstanding shares. Fundamental restrictions may be changed only by a vote of the lesser of (i) 67% or more of the Fund’s shares present at a meeting if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares are present in person or represented by proxy, or (ii) more than 50% of the Fund’s outstanding shares. Any investment restriction that involves a maximum or minimum percentage of securities or assets (other than with respect to borrowing shall not be considered to be violated unless an excess over or a deficiency under the percentage occurs immediately after, and is caused by an acquisition or disposition of securities or utilization of assets by the Fund.
(1) The Fund is a “diversified company” as defined in the 1940 Act. The Fund will not purchase the securities of any issuer if, as a result, the Fund would fail to be a diversified company within the meaning of the 1940 Act, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, as such statute, rules and regulations are amended from time to time or are interpreted from time to time by the SEC staff (collectively, the “1940 Act Laws and Interpretations”) or except to the extent that the Fund may be permitted to do so by exemptive order or similar relief (collectively, with the 1940 Act Laws and Interpretations, the “1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and
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Exemptions”). In complying with this restriction, however, the Fund may purchase securities of other investment companies to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions.
(2) The Fund may not borrow money or issue senior securities, except as permitted by the 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions.
(3) The Fund may not underwrite the securities of other issuers. This restriction does not prevent the Fund from engaging in transactions involving the acquisition, disposition or resale of its portfolio securities, regardless of whether the Fund may be considered to be an underwriter under the 1933 Act.
(4) The Fund will not make investments that will result in the concentration (as that term may be defined or interpreted by the 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions) of its investments in the securities of issuers primarily engaged in the same industry. This restriction does not limit the Fund’s investments in (i) obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, or (ii) tax-exempt obligations issued by governments or political subdivisions of governments, or (iii) bank instruments. In complying with this restriction, the Fund will not consider a bank-issued guaranty or financial guaranty insurance as a separate security.
(5) The Fund may not purchase real estate or sell real estate unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments. This restriction does not prevent the Fund from investing in issuers that invest, deal, or otherwise engage in transactions in real estate or interests therein, or investing in securities that are secured by real estate or interests therein.
(6) Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio and Invesco Treasury Portfolio may not purchase physical commodities or sell physical commodities unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments. This restriction does not prevent the Fund from engaging in transactions involving futures contracts and options thereon or investing in securities that are secured by physical commodities.
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio may not purchase or sell physical commodities except to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and any other governing statute, and by the rules thereunder, and by the SEC or other regulatory agency with authority over the Fund.
(7) The Fund may not make personal loans or loans of its assets to persons who control or are under common control with the Fund, except to the extent permitted by 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions. This restriction does not prevent the Fund from, among other things, purchasing debt obligations, entering into repurchase agreements, loaning its assets to broker-dealers or institutional investors, or investing in loans, including assignments and participation interests.
(8) The Fund may, notwithstanding any other fundamental investment policy or limitation, invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end management investment company with substantially the same fundamental investment objectives, policies and restrictions as the Fund.
The investment restrictions set forth above provide each of the Funds with the ability to operate under new interpretations of the 1940 Act or pursuant to exemptive relief from the SEC without receiving prior shareholder approval of the change. Even though each of the Funds has this flexibility, the Board has adopted non-fundamental restrictions for each of the Funds relating to certain of these restrictions which Invesco and, when applicable, the Sub-Advisers must follow in managing the Funds. Any changes to these non-fundamental restrictions, which are set forth below, require the approval of the Board.
Explanatory Note
For purposes of the Fund’s fundamental restriction related to industry concentration above, investments in tax-exempt municipal securities where the payment of principal and interest for such securities is derived solely from a specific project associated with an issuer that is not a governmental entity or a political subdivision of a government are subject to a Fund’s industry concentration policy.
For purposes of the Fund’s fundamental restriction related to physical commodities above, the Fund is currently permitted to invest in futures, swaps and other instruments on physical commodities to the extent disclosed in the Fund’s Prospectus or this SAI.
Non-Fundamental Restrictions. Non-fundamental restrictions may be changed for any Fund without shareholder approval. The non-fundamental investment restrictions listed below apply to each of the Funds unless otherwise indicated.
(1) In complying with the fundamental restriction regarding issuer diversification, the Fund will not, with respect to 100% of its total assets, purchase the securities of any issuer (other than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or
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any of its agencies or instrumentalities, and securities issued by other investment companies), if, as a result, (i) more than 5% of the Fund’s total assets would be invested in the securities of that issuer except as permitted by Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act, or (ii) the Fund would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of that issuer. The Fund may purchase securities of other investment companies as permitted by the 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions.
 
In complying with the fundamental restriction regarding issuer diversification, any Fund that invests in municipal securities will regard each state (including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico), territory and possession of the United States, each political subdivision, agency, instrumentality and authority thereof, and each multi-state agency of which a state is a member as a separate “issuer.” When the assets and revenues of an agency, authority, instrumentality or other political subdivision are separate from the government creating the subdivision and the security is backed only by assets and revenues of the subdivision, such subdivision would be deemed to be the sole issuer. Similarly, in the case of an Industrial Development Bond or Private Activity Bond, if that bond is backed only by the assets and revenues of the non-governmental user, then that non-governmental user would be deemed to be the sole issuer.
(2) In complying with the fundamental restriction regarding industry concentration, the Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the securities of issuers whose principal business activities are in the same industry and may invest over 25% of its assets in (i) obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities, (ii) tax-exempt obligations issued by governments or political subdivisions of governments, and (iii) bank instruments.
(3) Notwithstanding the fundamental restriction with regard to engaging in transactions involving futures contracts and options thereon or investing in securities that are secured by physical commodities, the Fund (except for Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio) currently may not invest in any security (including futures contracts or options thereon) that is secured by physical commodities.
(4) In complying with the fundamental restriction with regard to making loans, the Fund may lend up to 33 1/3% of its total assets and may lend money to an Invesco Fund, on such terms and conditions as the SEC may require in an exemptive order.
(5) Notwithstanding the fundamental restriction with regard to investing all assets in an open-end fund, the Fund may not invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end management investment company with the same fundamental investment objectives, policies and restrictions as the Fund.
(6) The Fund may not acquire any securities of registered unit investment trusts in reliance on sections 12(d)(1)(F) or 12(d)(1)(G) of the 1940 Act.
(7) The following applies:
(a) Invesco Treasury Portfolio invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury including bills, notes and bonds, and repurchase agreements secured by those obligations.
(b) Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio invests under normal circumstances at least 80% of its assets in direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury and other securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. Government or its agencies and instrumentalities, as well as repurchase agreements secured by those obligations.
For purposes of the foregoing, “assets” means net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes. Each Fund will provide written notice to its shareholders prior to any change to this policy, as required by the 1940 Act Laws, Interpretations and Exemptions.
If a percentage restriction on the investment or use of assets set forth in the Prospectus or this SAI is adhered to at the time a transaction is effected, later changes in percentage resulting from changing asset values will not be considered a violation. It is the intention of each Fund, unless otherwise indicated, that with respect to the Funds’ policies that are a result of application of law, the Fund will take advantage of the flexibility provided by rules or interpretations of the SEC currently in existence or promulgated in the future, or changes to such laws.
Policies and Procedures for Disclosure of Fund Holdings
The Board has adopted policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Funds’ portfolio holdings (the Holdings Disclosure Policy). Invesco and the Board may amend the Holdings Disclosure Policy at any time without prior notice. Details of the Holdings Disclosure Policy and a description of the basis on which employees of Invesco and its affiliates may release information about portfolio securities are provided below. As used in the Holdings Disclosure Policy and throughout the SAI, the term “portfolio holdings information” includes information with respect to the portfolio holdings of a Fund, including holdings that are derivatives and holdings held as short positions. Information generally excluded from “portfolio holdings information” includes, without limitation, (i) descriptions of allocations among asset classes, regions, countries, industries or sectors; (ii) aggregated data
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such as average or median ratios, market capitalization, credit quality or duration; (iii) performance attributions by asset class, country, industry or sector; (iv) aggregated risk statistics, analysis and simulations, such as stress testing; (v) the characteristics of the stock and bond components of a Fund’s portfolio holdings and other investment positions; (vi) the volatility characteristics of a Fund; (vii) information on how various weightings and factors contributed to Fund performance; (viii) various financial characteristics of a Fund or its underlying portfolio investments; and (ix) other information where, in the reasonable belief of the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer (or a designee), the release of such information would not present risks of dilution, arbitrage, market timing, insider trading or other inappropriate trading for the applicable Fund.
Public release of portfolio holdings. The Funds make available to institutions that maintain accounts with the Funds, beneficial owners of the Fund shares and prospective investors (collectively, Qualified Persons) information regarding or derived from the Funds’ portfolio holdings. The Funds disclose the following holdings information on http://www.invesco.com/us1
 
     
Information
 
 
Approximate Date of
website Posting
 
Information Remains
Available on website
 
Weighted average maturity information, thirty-day, seven-day and one-day yield information, daily dividend factor and total net assets
Next business day
Until posting of the following business day’s information
 
 
 
With respect to the Fund and each class of redeemable shares thereof:
 
 The dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity
 
 The dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity determined without reference to interest rate readjustments
 
With respect to each security held by the money market fund:
 
 The name of the issuer
 
 The category of investment (as such categories are provided in Rule 2a-7 and under Invesco’s Procedures for Money Market Funds Operating Under Rule 2a-7)
 
 CUSIP number (if any)
 
 Principal amount
 
 Maturity date by taking into account the
Fifth business day of the month (as of the last business day or subsequent calendar day of the preceding month).
Not less than six months
 
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1 
To locate the Funds’ portfolio holdings, go to http://www.invesco.com/us. Choose “Individual investors”, if applicable. Hover over the “Products” tab,” then click on the “Money Market and Liquidity Funds” link. Under “Quick Links”, click on “Complete Monthly Holdings” link.
     
maturity shortening provisions in Rule 2a-7
 
 Maturity date determined without reference to the exceptions regarding      interest rate readjustments
 
 Coupon or yield
 
 Value
 
 
 
 
 
The percentage of the Fund’s total assets (as such term is defined in Rule 2a-7) invested in daily liquid assets; the percentage of the Fund’s total assets invested in weekly liquid assets (as such term is defined in Rule 2a-7); and the Fund’s net inflows and outflows
Each business day as of the end of the preceding business day
Six months
 
 
 
Complete portfolio holdings, and information derived there from, as of month-end or as of some other period determined by the Adviser in its sole discretion
1 day after month-end or any other period, as may be determined by the Adviser in its sole discretion
Until posting of the fiscal quarter holdings for the months included in the fiscal quarter
 
 
 
Complete portfolio holdings as of fiscal quarter-end
60-70 days after fiscal quarter-end
For one year

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Qualified Persons may obtain access to the website, as well as, the information noted above, by calling the distributor toll free at 1-800-659-1005, option 2. The Funds’ distributor’s vice president/sale and administration manager are authorized to determine whether any entity or individual is a Qualified Person or is acting on behalf of a Qualified Person, and to disclose portfolio information to such Qualified Person. If a beneficial owner who is not a record owner request portfolio information, such information will be sent to the record owner for distribution to the beneficial owner. Existing shareholders can also obtain portfolio information (other than portfolio holdings) by calling the transfer agent toll free at 1-800-659-1005, option 1. Generally, employees of Invesco and its affiliates may not disclose such portfolio holdings until one day after they have been posted on http://www.invesco.com/us.
The Funds will file monthly with the SEC portfolio holdings and other information about the Fund and its portfolio as of the last business day of the preceding month or any subsequent calendar day of such month within five business days of the end of each month.
Selective disclosure of portfolio holdings information pursuant to non-disclosure agreement. Employees of Invesco and its affiliates may disclose non-public full portfolio holdings information on a selective basis only if Invesco approves the parties to whom disclosure of non-public full portfolio holdings information will be made. Invesco must determine that the proposed selective disclosure will be made for legitimate business purposes of the applicable Fund and is in the best interest of the applicable Fund’s shareholders. In making such determination, Invesco will address any perceived conflicts of interest between shareholders of such Fund and Invesco or its affiliates as part of granting its approval.
The Board exercises continuing oversight of the disclosure of Fund portfolio holdings information by (1) overseeing the implementation and enforcement of the Holdings Disclosure Policy and the Invesco Funds Code of Ethics by the Chief Compliance Officer (or his designee) of Invesco and the Invesco Funds and (2) considering reports and recommendations by the Chief Compliance Officer concerning any material compliance matters (as defined in Rule 38a-1 under the 1940 Act and Rule 206(4)-7 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (Advisers Act)) that may arise in connection with the Holdings Disclosure Policy. Pursuant to the Holdings Disclosure Policy, the Board receives reports on the specific types of situations in which Invesco proposes to provide such selective disclosure and the situations where providing selective disclosure raises perceived conflicts of interest between shareholders of the applicable Fund and Invesco or its affiliates. In any specific situation where Invesco addresses a perceived conflict, Invesco will report to the Board on the persons to whom such disclosures are to be made and the treatment of such conflict before agreeing to provide selective disclosure.
 
Invesco discloses non-public full portfolio holdings information to the following persons in connection with the day-to-day operations and management of the funds advised by Invesco (the Invesco Funds):

Attorneys and accountants;

Securities lending agents;

Lenders to the Invesco Funds;

Rating and rankings agencies;

Person assisting in the voting of proxies;

Invesco Funds’ custodians;

The Invesco Funds’ transfer agent(s) (in the event of a redemption in kind);

Pricing services, market makers, or other fund accounting software providers (to determine the price of investments held by an Invesco Fund);

Brokers identified by an Invesco Funds’ portfolio management team who provide execution and research services to the team; and

Analysts hired to perform research and analysis for the Invesco Funds’ portfolio management team.
In many cases, Invesco will disclose current portfolio holdings information on a daily basis to these persons. In these situations, Invesco has entered into non-disclosure agreements which provide that the recipient of the portfolio holdings information will maintain the confidentiality of such portfolio holdings information and will not trade on such information (Non-disclosure Agreements). Please refer to Appendix H for a list of examples of persons to whom Invesco provides non-public portfolio holdings information on an ongoing basis.
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Invesco will also disclose non-public portfolio holdings information if such disclosure is required by applicable laws, rules or regulations, or by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over Invesco and its affiliates or the Invesco Funds, and where there is no other way to transact the Funds’ business without disclosure of such portfolio holdings information.
The Holdings Disclosure Policy provides that the Funds, Invesco or any other party in connection with the disclosure of portfolio holdings information will not request, receive or accept any compensation (including compensation in the form of the maintenance of assets in the Funds or other mutual fund or account managed by Invesco or one of its affiliates) for the selective disclosure of portfolio holdings information.
Disclosure of certain portfolio holdings information without non-disclosure agreement. Invesco and its affiliates that provide services to the Funds, the Sub-Advisers and each of their employees may receive or have access to portfolio holdings information as part of the day-to-day operations of the Funds.
From time to time, employees of Invesco and its affiliates may express their views orally or in writing on one or more of the Funds’ portfolio investments or may state that the Funds have recently purchased or sold one or more investments. The investments subject to these views and statements may be ones that were purchased or sold since the date on which portfolio holdings information was made available on the Fund’s website and therefore may not be reflected on the portfolio holdings disclosed on the website. Such views and statements may be made to various persons, including members of the press, , shareholders in the applicable Fund, persons considering investing in the Fund or representatives of such shareholders or potential shareholders, such as fiduciaries of a 401(k) plan and their advisers. The nature and content of the views and statements provided to each of these persons may differ.
Disclosure of portfolio holdings information to traders. Additionally, employees of Invesco and its affiliates may disclose one or more of the investments held by a Fund when purchasing and selling investments through broker-dealers, future commissions merchants, clearing agencies and other counterparties, requesting bids on investments, obtaining price quotations on investments, or in connection with litigation involving the Invesco Funds’ portfolio investments. Invesco does not enter into formal Non-disclosure Agreements in connection with these situations; however, the Invesco Funds would not continue to conduct business with a person who Invesco believed was misusing the disclosed information.
Disclosure of portfolio holdings of other Invesco-managed products. Invesco and its affiliates manage products sponsored by companies other than Invesco, including investment companies, offshore funds, and separate accounts. In many cases, these other products are managed in a similar fashion to certain Invesco Funds and thus have similar portfolio holdings. The sponsors of these other products managed by Invesco and its affiliates may disclose the portfolio holdings of their products at different times than Invesco discloses portfolio holdings for the Invesco Funds.
MANAGEMENT OF THE TRUST
Board of Trustees
The Trustees and officers of the Trust, their principal occupations during at least the last five years and certain other information concerning them are set forth in Appendix C.
Qualifications and Experience. In addition to the information set forth in Appendix C, the following sets forth additional information about the qualifications and experiences of each of the Trustees.
Interested Trustee
Martin L. Flanagan, Trustee and Vice Chair
Martin L. Flanagan has been a member of the Board of Trustees and Vice Chair of the Invesco Funds since 2007. Mr. Flanagan is president and chief executive officer of Invesco Ltd., a position he has held since August 2005. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Invesco Ltd.
Mr. Flanagan joined Invesco, Ltd. from Franklin Resources, Inc., where he was president and co-chief executive officer from January 2004 to July 2005. Previously he had been Franklin’s co-president from May 2003 to January 2004, chief operating officer and chief financial officer from November 1999 to May 2003, and senior vice president and chief financial officer from 1993 until November 1999.
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Mr. Flanagan served as director, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Templeton, Galbraith & Hansberger, Ltd. before its acquisition by Franklin in 1992. Before joining Templeton in 1983, he worked with Arthur Andersen & Co.
Mr. Flanagan is a chartered financial analyst and a certified public accountant. He serves as vice chairman of the Investment Company Institute and a member of the executive board at the SMU Cox School of Business.
The Board believes that Mr. Flanagan’s long experience as an executive in the investment management area benefits the Funds.
Independent Trustees
Bruce L. Crockett, Trustee and Chair
Bruce L. Crockett has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 1978, and has served as Independent Chair of the Board of Trustees and their predecessor funds since 2004.
Mr. Crockett has more than 30 years of experience in finance and general management in the banking, aerospace and telecommunications industries. From 1992 to 1996, he served as president, chief executive officer and a director of COMSAT Corporation, an international satellite and wireless telecommunications company.
Mr. Crockett has also served, since 1996, as chairman of Crockett Technologies Associates, a strategic consulting firm that provides services to the information technology and communications industries. Mr. Crockett also serves on the Board of ALPS (Attorneys Liability Protection Society) and Ferroglobe PLC (metallurgical company) and he is a life trustee of the University of Rochester Board of Trustees. He is a member of the Audit Committee of Ferroglobe PLC.
The Board of Trustees elected Mr. Crockett to serve as its Independent Chair because of his extensive experience in managing public companies and familiarity with investment companies.
David C. Arch, Trustee
David C. Arch has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds and their predecessor funds since 2010. From 1984 to 2010, Mr. Arch served as Director or Trustee of investment companies in the Van Kampen Funds complex.
Mr. Arch is the Chairman of Blistex Inc., a consumer health care products manufacturer. Mr. Arch is a member of the Board of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and a member of the World Presidents’ Organization.
The Board believes that Mr. Arch’s experience as the CEO of a public company and his experience with investment companies benefits the Funds.
Beth Ann Brown, Trustee
Beth Ann Brown has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2019. From 2016 to 2019, Ms. Brown served on the boards of certain investment companies in the Oppenheimer Funds complex.
Ms. Brown has served as Director of Caron Engineering, Inc. since 2018 and as an Independent Consultant since September 2012. Since 2013, she has also served as Director, Vice President (through 2019) and President (since 2019) of Grahamtastic Connection, a non-profit organization.
Previously, Ms. Brown served in various capacities at Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC, including Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations and Managing Director, Head of National Accounts. She also served as Senior Vice President, National Account Manager from 2002-2004 and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager from 1999 to 2002 of Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.
From 2014 and 2017, Ms. Brown served on the Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc. and also served as President and Director of Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps, a non–profit organization, from 2012 to 2015.
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The Board believes that Ms. Brown’s experience in financial services and investment management and as a director of other investment companies benefits the Funds.
Jack M. Fields, Trustee
Jack M. Fields has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 1997.
Mr. Fields served as a member of Congress, representing the 8th Congressional District of Texas from 1980 to 1997. As a member of Congress, Mr. Fields served as Chairman of the House Telecommunications and Finance Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction and oversight of the Federal Communications Commission and the SEC. Mr. Fields co-sponsored the National Securities Markets Improvements Act of 1996, and played a leadership role in enactment of the Securities Litigation Reform Act. In addition, Mr. Fields led the effort to reform telecommunications policy which resulted in the passage of The Telecommunications Act of 1996, which was the first major reform of telecommunications policy since 1934.
Mr. Fields currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Twenty-First Century Group, Inc. in Washington, D.C., a bipartisan Washington consulting firm specializing in Federal government affairs. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Baylor College of Medicine.
Mr. Fields also served as a Director of Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff), a premier professional employer organization with clients nationwide until 2015. In addition, Mr. Fields serves as a Board member of Impact(Ed), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational resources to people in need around the world through the use of technology.
The Board believes that Mr. Fields’ experience in the House of Representatives, especially concerning regulation of the securities markets, benefits the Funds.
Cynthia Hostetler, Trustee
Cynthia Hostetler has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2017.
Ms. Hostetler is currently a member of the board of directors of the Vulcan Materials Company, a public company engaged in the production and distribution of construction materials, Trilinc Global Impact Fund LLC, a publicly registered non-traded limited liability company that invests in a diversified portfolio of private debt instruments, and Resideo Technologies, Inc., a public company that manufactures and distributes smart home security products and solutions worldwide. Ms. Hostetler also serves on the board of governors of the Investment Company Institute and is a member of the governing council of the Independent Directors Council, both of which are professional organizations in the investment management industry.
Previously, Ms. Hostetler served as a member of the board of directors/trustees of Aberdeen Investment Funds, a mutual fund complex, Edgen Group Inc., a public company that provides products and services to energy and construction companies, from 2012 to 2013, prior to its sale to Sumitomo, and Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., a public company that owns and operates railroads worldwide, from 2018 to 2019, prior to its sale to Brookfield Asset Management.
From 2001 to 2009 Ms. Hostetler served as Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity at Overseas Private Investment Corporation (“OPIC”), a government agency that supports US investment in the emerging markets. Ms. Hostetler oversaw a multi-billion dollar investment portfolio in private equity funds. Prior to joining OPIC, Ms. Hostetler served as President and member of the board of directors of First Manhattan Bancorporation, a bank holding company, from 1991 to 2007, and its largest subsidiary, First Savings Bank, from 1991 to 2006 (Board Member) and from 1996 to 2001 (President).
 
The Board believes that Ms. Hostetler’s knowledge of financial services and investment management, her experience as a director of other companies, including a mutual fund complex, her legal background, and other professional experience gained through her prior employment benefit the Funds.
Dr. Eli Jones, Trustee
Dr. Eli Jones has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2016.
Dr. Jones is the dean of the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University and holder of the Peggy Pitman Mays Eminent Scholar Chair in Business. Dr. Jones has served as a director of Insperity, Inc. since April 2004 and was chair of the Compensation Committee and is a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Prior to his current position,
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from 2012-2015, Dr. Jones was the dean of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas and holder of the Sam M. Walton Leadership Chair in Business. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Arkansas, he was dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business and Ourso Distinguished Professor of Business at Louisiana State University from 2008 to 2012; professor of marketing and associate dean at the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston from 2007 to 2008; an associate professor of marketing from 2002 to 2007; and an assistant professor from 1997 until 2002. He taught at Texas A&M University for several years before joining the faculty of the University of Houston. Dr. Jones served as the executive director of the Program for Excellence in Selling and the Sales Excellence Institute at the University of Houston from 1997 to 2007. Before becoming a professor, he worked in sales and sales management for three Fortune 100 companies: Quaker Oats, Nabisco, and Frito-Lay. Dr. Jones is a past director of Arvest Bank. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in journalism in 1982, his MBA in 1986 and his Ph.D. in 1997, all from Texas A&M University.
The Board believes that Dr. Jones’ experience in academia and his experience in marketing benefits the Funds.
Elizabeth Krentzman, Trustee
Elizabeth Krentzman has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2019. From 2014 to 2019, Ms. Krentzman served on the boards of certain investment companies in the Oppenheimer Funds complex.
Ms. Krentzman currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Florida National Board Foundation. She is a member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds). Ms. Krentzman is also a member of the Board of Trustees and Audit Committee of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc.
Ms. Krentzman served from 1997 to 2004 and from 2007 and 2014 in various capacities at Deloitte & Touche LLP, including Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services, U.S. Mutual Fund Leader and National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice. She served as General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute from 2004 to 2007.
From 1996 to 1997, Ms. Krentzman served as an Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She also served from 1991 to 1996 in various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and from 1987  to 1991 as an Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP.
The Board believes that Ms. Krentzman’s legal background, experience in financial services and accounting and as a director of other investment companies benefits the Funds.
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr., Trustee
 
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2019.
Previously, Mr. LaCava served as a member of the board of directors and as a member of the audit committee of Blue Hills Bank, a publicly traded financial institution.
Mr. LaCava retired after a 37-year career with KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) where he served as senior partner for a wide range of firm clients across the retail, financial services, consumer markets, real estate, manufacturing, health care and technology industries. From 2005 to 2013, Mr. LaCava served as a member of the board of directors of KPMG and chair of the board’s audit and finance committee and nominating committee. He also previously served as Regional Managing Partner from 2009 through 2012 and Managing Partner of KPMG’s New England practice.
Mr. LaCava currently serves as Chairman of the Business Advisory Council of Bentley University and as a member of American College of Corporate Directors and Board Leaders, Inc.
The Board believes that Mr. LaCava’s experience in audit and financial services benefits the Funds.
Dr. Prema Mathai-Davis, Trustee
Dr. Prema Mathai-Davis has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 1998.
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Previously, Dr. Mathai-Davis served as co-founder and partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform) from 2017 to October 2019, when the firm was acquired by Forbes Media Holdings, LLC.
Dr. Mathai-Davis previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA of the USA from 1994 until her retirement in 2000. Prior to joining the YWCA, Dr. Mathai-Davis served as the Commissioner of the New York City Department for the Aging. She was a Commissioner and Board Member of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York, the largest regional transportation network in the U.S. Dr. Mathai-Davis also serves as a Trustee of the YWCA Retirement Fund, the first and oldest pension fund for women, and on the advisory board of the Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute. She was a member of the Board of Visitors of the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, and on the visiting Committee of The Harvard University Graduate School of Education.
Dr. Mathai-Davis was the president and chief executive officer of the Community Agency for Senior Citizens, a non-profit social service agency that she established in 1981. She also directed the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine-Hunter College Long-Term Care Gerontology Center, one of the first of its kind.
The Board believes that Dr. Mathai-Davis’ extensive experience in running public and charitable institutions benefits the Funds.
Joel W. Motley, Trustee
Joel W. Motley has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2019. From 2002 to 2019, Mr. Motley served on the boards of certain investment companies in the Oppenheimer Funds complex.
Since 2016, Mr. Motley has served as an independent director of the Office of Finance of the Federal Home Loan Bank System. He has served as Managing Director of Carmona Motley, Inc., a privately-held financial advisory firm, since January 2002. He previously served as a member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street.
Mr. Motley also serves as a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee. He is a member of the Investment Committee and is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Human Rights Watch and a member of the Investment Committee and the Board of Historic Hudson Valley, a non- profit cultural organization.
Since 2011, he has served as a Board Member and Investment Committee Member of the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting, a non-profit journalism organization. Mr. Motley also serves as Director and member of the Board and Investment Committee of The Greenwall Foundation, a bioethics research foundation, and as a Director of Friends of the LRC, a South Africa legal services foundation.
Previously, Mr. Motley served as Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC, a privately held financial advisory firm, from 2006 to 2017. He also served as Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman Inc. a privately-held financial advisor, and served as a Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp., a privately-held financial advisor, from 2002 to 2007.
The Board believes that Mr. Motley’s experience in financial services and as a director of other investment companies benefits the Funds.
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Teresa M. Ressel, Trustee
Teresa M. Ressel has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2017.
Ms. Ressel has previously served within the private sector and the U.S. government as well as consulting. Formerly, Ms. Ressel served at UBS AG in various capacities, including as Chief Executive Officer of UBS Securities LLC, a broker-dealer division of UBS Investment Bank, and as Group Chief Operating Officer of the Americas.
Between 2001 and 2004, Ms. Ressel served at the U.S. Treasury, initially as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and then as Assistant Secretary for Management and Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Ressel was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and anchored financial duties at the Department, including finance, accounting, risk, audit and performance measurement.
From 2014 to 2017, Ms. Ressel served on the board of directors at Atlantic Power Corporation, a publicly traded company with a fleet of power generation assets. From 2012 to 2020, Ms. Ressel served on the board of directors of ON Semiconductor, a publicly traded manufacturer of semiconductors.
Ms. Ressel also volunteers within her community across a number of functions and serves on the board of GAVI, the Global Vaccine Alliance (non-profit) supporting children’s health.
The Board believes that Ms. Ressel’s risk management and financial experience in both the private and public sectors benefits the Funds.
Ann Barnett Stern, Trustee
Ann Barnett Stern has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2017.
Ms. Stern is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Houston Endowment Inc., a private philanthropic institution. She has served in this capacity since 2012. Formerly, Ms. Stern served in various capacities at Texas Children’s Hospital from 2003 to 2012, including General Counsel and Executive Vice President.
Previously, Ms. Stern served as a member of the Dallas Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, from 2013 through 2018.
The Board believes that Ms. Stern’s knowledge of financial services and investment management and her experience as a director, and other professional experience gained through her prior employment benefit the Funds.  
Robert C. Troccoli, Trustee
Robert C. Troccoli has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2016.
Mr. Troccoli retired after a 39-year career with KPMG LLP (“KPMG”), where he served as a senior Partner. From 2013 to 2017, he was an adjunct professor at the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business.
Mr. Troccoli’s leadership roles during his career with KPMG included managing partner and partner in charge of the Denver office’s Financial Services Practice. He served regulated investment companies, investment advisors, private partnerships, private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, and financial services companies. Toward the end of his career, Mr. Troccoli was a founding member of KPMG’s Private Equity Group in New York City, where he served private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds. Mr. Troccoli also served mutual fund clients along with several large private equity firms as Global Lead Partner of KPMG’s Private Equity Group.
The Board believes that Mr. Troccoli’s experience as a partner in a large accounting firm and his knowledge of investment companies, investment advisors, and private equity firms benefits the Funds.
Daniel S. Vandivort, Trustee
Daniel S. Vandivort has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2019. From 2014 to 2019, Mr. Vandivort served on the boards of certain investment companies in the Oppenheimer Funds complex.
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Mr. Vandivort also served as Chairman and Lead Independent Director, Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee and Director of Value Line Funds from 2008 through 2014.
Mr. Vandivort is currently a Trustee on the Board of Trustees of Huntington Disease Foundation of America. He also serves as President of Flyway Advisory Services LLC, a consulting and property management company.
The Board believes that Mr. Vandivort’s experience in financial services and investment management and as a director of other investment companies benefits the Funds.
James D. Vaughn, Trustee
 
James D. Vaughn has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2019. From 2012 to 2019, Mr. Vaughn served on the boards of certain investment companies in the Oppenheimer Funds complex.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Vaughn served as managing partner of the Denver office of Deloitte & Touche LLP, and held various positions in the Denver and New York offices of Deloitte & Touche LLP during his 32 year career.
Mr. Vaughn has served as a Board member and Chairman of the Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank since 2005. He also serves as a Trustee and member of the Investment Committee of the University of South Dakota Foundation. In addition, Mr. Vaughn has served as a Board member, Audit Committee member and past Board Chair of Junior Achievement since 1993.
Previously, Mr. Vaughn served as Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Schroder Funds from 2003 to 2012. He also previously served as a Board Member of Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network.
The Board believes that Mr. Vaughn’s experience in financial services and accounting and as a director of other investment companies benefits the Funds.
Christopher L. Wilson, Trustee, Vice Chair and Chair Designate
Christopher L. Wilson has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Invesco Funds since 2017. He has served as Chair Designate since March 27, 2019 and Vice Chair since June 10, 2019.
Mr. Wilson started a career in the investment management business in 1980. From 2004 to 2009, Mr. Wilson served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Funds, a mutual fund complex with over $350 billion in assets. From 2009 to 2017, Mr. Wilson served as a Managing Partner of CT2, LLC, an early stage investing and consulting firm for start-up companies.
From 2014 to 2016, Mr. Wilson served as a member of the Board of Directors of the mutual fund company managed by TDAM USA Inc., an affiliate of TD Bank, N.A.
From 2011 to 2020, Mr. Wilson served as a member of the Board of Directors of ISO New England, Inc., the company that establishes the wholesale electricity market and manages the electrical power grid in New England. Mr. Wilson served as the chair of the Audit and Finance Committee, which also oversaw cybersecurity, and was a member of the systems planning committee of ISO-NE, Inc. He also previously served as chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee and was a member of the Markets Committee.
Mr. Wilson currently serves as a Board Member of EnAIble, Inc., a technology company focused on providing artificial intelligence solutions.
The Board believes that Mr. Wilson’s knowledge of financial services and investment management, his experience as a director and audit committee member of other companies, including a mutual fund company, and other professional experience gained through his prior employment benefit the Funds.
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Management Information
The Trustees have the authority to take all actions that they consider necessary or appropriate in connection with oversight of the Trust, including, among other things, approving the investment objectives, investment policies and fundamental investment restrictions for the Funds. The Trust has entered into agreements with various service providers, including the Funds’ investment advisers, administrator, transfer agent, distributor and custodians, to conduct the day-to-day operations of the Funds. The Trustees are responsible for selecting these service providers, approving the terms of their contracts with the Funds, and exercising general oversight of these arrangements on an ongoing basis.
 
Certain Trustees and officers of the Trust are affiliated with Invesco and Invesco Ltd., the parent corporation of Invesco. All of the Trust’s executive officers hold similar offices with some or all of the other Trusts.
Leadership Structure and the Board of Trustees. The Board is currently composed of seventeen Trustees, including sixteen Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Funds, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act (collectively, the Independent Trustees and each, an Independent Trustee). In addition to eight regularly scheduled meetings per year, the Board holds special meetings or informal conference calls to discuss specific matters that may require action prior to the next regular meeting. As discussed below, the Board has established five standing committees – the Audit Committee, the Compliance Committee, the Governance Committee, the Investments Committee and the Valuation, Distribution and Proxy Oversight Committee (the Committees), to assist the Board in performing its oversight responsibilities.
The Board has appointed an Independent Trustee to serve in the role of Chairman. The Chairman’s primary role is to preside at meetings of the Board and act as a liaison with the Adviser and other service providers, officers, including the Senior Officer of the Trust, attorneys, and other Trustees between meetings. The Chairman also participates in the preparation of the agenda for the meetings of the Board, is active with mutual fund industry organizations, and may perform such other functions as may be requested by the Board from time to time. Except for any duties specified pursuant to the Trust’s Declaration of Trust or By-laws, the designation of Chairman does not impose on such Independent Trustee any duties, obligations or liability that is greater than the duties, obligations or liability imposed on such person as a member of the Board generally.
The Board believes that its leadership structure, including having an Independent Trustee as Chairman, allows for effective communication between the Trustees and management, among the Trustees and among the Independent Trustees. The existing Board structure, including its Committee structure, provides the Independent Trustees with effective control over Board governance while also allowing them to receive and benefit from insight from the interested Trustee who is an active officer of the Funds’ investment adviser. The Board’s leadership structure promotes dialogue and debate, which the Board believes allows for the proper consideration of matters deemed important to the Funds and their shareholders and results in effective decision-making.
Risk Oversight. The Board considers risk management issues as part of its general oversight responsibilities throughout the year at its regular meetings and at regular meetings of its Committees. Invesco prepares regular reports that address certain investment, valuation and compliance matters, and the Board as a whole or the Committees also receive special written reports or presentations on a variety of risk issues at the request of the Board, a Committee or the Senior Officer.
The Audit Committee is apprised by, and discusses with, management its policies on risk assessment and risk management. Such discussion includes a discussion of the guidelines governing the process by which risks are assessed and managed and an identification of each Fund’s major financial risk exposures. In addition, the Audit Committee meets regularly with representatives of Invesco Ltd.’s internal audit group to review reports on their examinations of functions and processes within Invesco that affect the Funds.
The Compliance Committee receives regular compliance reports prepared by Invesco’s compliance group and meets regularly with the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to discuss compliance issues, including compliance risks. The Compliance Committee has recommended and the Board has adopted compliance policies and procedures for the Funds and for the Funds’ service providers. The compliance policies and procedures are designed to detect, prevent and correct violations of the federal securities laws.
The Governance Committee monitors the composition of the Board and each of its Committees and monitors the qualifications of the Trustees to ensure adherence to certain governance undertakings applicable to the Funds. In addition, the Governance Committee oversees an annual self-assessment of the Board and addresses governance risks, including insurance and fidelity bond matters, for the Trust.
 
The Investments Committee and its sub-committees receive regular written reports describing and analyzing the investment performance of the Invesco Funds. In addition, Invesco’s Chief Investment Officers and the portfolio managers of the
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Funds meet regularly with the Investments Committee or its sub-committees to discuss portfolio performance, including investment risk, such as the impact on the Funds of investments in particular types of securities or instruments, such as derivatives. To the extent that a Fund changes a particular investment strategy that could have a material impact on the Fund’s risk profile, the Board generally is consulted in advance with respect to such change.
The Valuation, Distribution and Proxy Oversight Committee monitors fair valuation of portfolio securities based on management reports that include explanations of the reasons for the fair valuation and the methodology used to arrive at the fair value.
Committee Structure
The members of the Audit Committee are Messrs. Arch, Crockett, LaCava (Chair), Troccoli and Vaughn (Vice Chair), and Mss. Hostetler, Krentzman and Ressel. The Audit Committee performs a number of functions with respect to the oversight of the Funds’ accounting and financial reporting, including: (i) assisting the Board with its oversight of the qualifications, independence and performance of the independent registered public accountants; (ii) selecting independent registered public accountants for the Funds; (iii) to the extent required, pre-approving certain audit and permissible non-audit services; (iv) overseeing the financial reporting process for the Funds; (v) assisting the Board with its oversight of the integrity of the Funds’ financial statements and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements that relate to the Funds’ accounting and financial reporting, internal control over financial reporting and independent audits; and (vi) pre-approving engagements for non-audit services to be provided by the Funds’ independent auditors to the Funds’ investment adviser or to any of its affiliates. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, the Audit Committee held [seven] meetings.
The members of the Compliance Committee are Messrs. Arch (Chair), Motley, Troccoli and Vaughn, and Mss. Brown, Hostetler, Krentzman and Ressel (Vice Chair). The Compliance Committee performs a number of functions with respect to compliance matters, including: (i) reviewing and making recommendations concerning the qualifications, performance and compensation of the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer; (ii) reviewing recommendations and reports made by the Chief Compliance Officer or Senior Officer of the Funds regarding compliance matters; (iii) overseeing compliance policies and procedures of the Funds and their service providers; (iv) overseeing potential conflicts of interest that are reported to the Compliance Committee by Invesco, the Chief Compliance Officer, or the Senior Officer; (v) reviewing reports prepared by a third party’s compliance review of Invesco; (vi) if requested by the Board, overseeing risk management with respect to the Funds, including receiving and overseeing risk management reports from Invesco that are applicable to the Funds and their service providers; and (vii) reviewing reports by Invesco on correspondence with regulators or governmental agencies with respect to the Funds and recommending to the Board what action, if any, should be taken by the Funds in light of such reports. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, the Compliance Committee held [six] meetings.
The members of the Governance Committee are Messrs. Crockett, Fields (Chair), LaCava, Vandivort and Wilson, Ms. Stern (Vice Chair) and Drs. Jones and Mathai-Davis. The Governance Committee performs a number of functions with respect to governance, including: (i) nominating persons to serve as Independent Trustees and as members of each Committee, and nominating the Chair of the Board and the Chair and Vice Chair of each Committee; (ii) reviewing and making recommendations to the full Board regarding the size and composition of the Board and the compensation payable to the Independent Trustees; (iii) overseeing the annual evaluation of the performance of the Board and its Committees; (iv) considering and overseeing the selection of independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees; (v) reviewing and approving the compensation paid to the Senior Officer; (vi) reviewing administrative and/or logistical matters pertaining to the operations of the Board; and (vii) reviewing annually recommendations from Invesco regarding amounts and coverage of primary and excess directors and officers/errors and omissions liability insurance and allocation of premiums. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, the Governance Committee held [ten] meetings.
 
The Governance Committee will consider nominees recommended by a shareholder to serve as trustees, provided: (i) that such submitting shareholder is a shareholder of record at the time he or she submits such names and is entitled to vote at the meeting of shareholders at which trustees will be elected; and (ii) that the Governance Committee or the Board, as applicable, shall make the final determination of persons to be nominated. Notice procedures set forth in the Trust’s bylaws require that any shareholder of a Fund desiring to nominate a candidate for election at a shareholder meeting must provide certain information about itself and the candidate, and must submit to the Trust’s Secretary the nomination in writing not later than the close of business on the later of the 90th day, nor earlier than the close of business on the 120th day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting; provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is advanced by more than 30 days or delayed by more than 60 days from such anniversary date or if the Trust has not previously held an annual meeting, notice by the Shareholder to be timely must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the 120th day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the 90th day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Trust.
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The members of the Investments Committee are Messrs. Arch, Crockett, Fields, Flanagan, LaCava, Motley, Troccoli, Vandivort (Vice Chair), Vaughn and Wilson, Mss. Brown, Hostetler (Chair), Krentzman, Ressel (Vice Chair) and Stern (Vice Chair) and Drs. Jones and Mathai-Davis. The Investments Committee’s primary purposes are to assist the Board in its oversight of the investment management services provided by Invesco and the Sub-Advisers and to periodically review Fund performance information, information regarding the Funds’ trading practices and such other reports pertaining to portfolio securities transactions and information regarding the investment personnel and other resources devoted to the management of the Funds and make recommendations to the Board, when applicable. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, the Investments Committee held [five] meetings.
The Investments Committee has established three Sub-Committees and delegated to the Sub-Committees responsibility for, among other matters: (i) reviewing the performance of the Funds that have been assigned to a particular Sub-Committee (for each Sub-Committee, the Designated Funds), except to the extent the Investments Committee takes such action directly; (ii) reviewing with the applicable portfolio managers from time to time the investment objective(s), policies, strategies, performance and risks and other investment-related matters of the Designated Funds; and (iii) being generally familiar with the investment objectives and principal investment strategies of the Designated Funds.
The members of the Valuation, Distribution and Proxy Oversight Committee are Messrs. Fields, Motley, Vandivort and Wilson, Mss. Brown and Stern and Drs. Jones (Vice Chair) and Mathai-Davis (Chair). The Valuation, Distribution and Proxy Oversight Committee performs a number of functions with respect to valuation, distribution and proxy voting, including: (i) reviewing reports and making recommendations to the full Board regarding the Funds’ valuation methods and determinations, and annually approving and making recommendations to the full Board regarding pricing procedures; (ii) reviewing Invesco’s annual report evaluating the pricing vendors, and approving and recommending that the full Board approve changes to pricing vendors and pricing methodologies; (iii) reviewing reports and making recommendations to the full Board regarding mutual fund distribution and marketing channels and expenditures; (iv) reviewing reports and making recommendations to the full Board regarding proxy voting guidelines, policies and procedures; and (v) receiving reports regarding actual or potential conflicts of interest by investment personnel or others that could affect their input or recommendations regarding pricing issues and, if appropriate, consulting with the Compliance Committee about such conflicts. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, the Valuation, Distribution and Proxy Oversight Committee held [five] meetings.
Trustee Ownership of Fund Shares
 
The dollar range of equity securities beneficially owned by each trustee (i) in the Funds and (ii) on an aggregate basis, in all registered investment companies overseen by the trustee within the Invesco Funds complex, is set forth in Appendix C.
Compensation
Each Trustee who is not affiliated with Invesco is compensated for his or her services according to a fee schedule that recognizes the fact that such Trustee also serves as a Trustee of other Invesco Funds. Each such Trustee receives a fee, allocated among the Invesco Funds for which he or she serves as a Trustee that consists of an annual retainer component and a meeting fee component. The Chair of the Board and of each Committee and Sub-Committee receive additional compensation for their services.
Information regarding compensation paid or accrued for each Trustee of the Trust who was not affiliated with Invesco during the year ended December 31, 2019 is found in Appendix D.
Retirement Policy
The Trustees have adopted a retirement policy that permits each Trustee to serve until December 31 of the year in which the Trustee turns 75.
Pre-Amendment Retirement Plan For Trustees
The Trustees have adopted a Retirement Plan for the Trustees who are not affiliated with the Adviser. A description of the pre-amendment Retirement Plan follows. Annual retirement benefits are available from the Funds and/or the other Invesco Funds for which a Trustee serves (each, a Covered Fund), for each Trustee who is not an employee or officer of the Adviser, who either (a) became a Trustee prior to December 1, 2008, and who has at least five years of credited service as a Trustee (including service to a predecessor fund) of a Covered Fund, or (b) was a member of the Board of Trustees of a Van Kampen Fund immediately prior to June 1, 2010 (Former Van Kampen Trustee), and has at least one year of credited service as a Trustee of a Covered Fund after June 1, 2010.
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For Trustees other than Former Van Kampen Trustees, effective January 1, 2006, for retirements after December 31, 2005, the retirement benefits will equal 75% of the Trustee’s annual retainer paid to or accrued by any Covered Fund with respect to such Trustee during the twelve-month period prior to retirement, including the amount of any retainer deferred under a separate deferred compensation agreement between the Covered Fund and the Trustee. The amount of the annual retirement benefit does not include additional compensation paid for Board meeting fees or compensation paid to the Chair of the Board and the Chairs and Vice Chairs of certain Board committees, whether such amounts are paid directly to the Trustee or deferred. The annual retirement benefit is payable in quarterly installments for a number of years equal to the lesser of (i) sixteen years or (ii) the number of such Trustee’s credited years of service. If a Trustee dies prior to receiving the full amount of retirement benefits, the remaining payments will be made to the deceased Trustee’s designated beneficiary for the same length of time that the Trustee would have received the payments based on his or her service or, if the Trustee has elected, in a discounted lump sum payment. A Trustee must have attained the age of 65 (60 in the event of disability) to receive any retirement benefit. A Trustee may make an irrevocable election to commence payment of retirement benefits upon retirement from the Board before age 72; in such a case, the annual retirement benefit is subject to a reduction for early payment.
If the Former Van Kampen Trustee completes at least 10 years of credited service after June 1, 2010, the retirement benefit will equal 75% of the Former Van Kampen Trustee’s annual retainer paid to or accrued by any Covered Fund with respect to such Trustee during the twelve-month period prior to retirement, including the amount of any retainer deferred under a separate deferred compensation agreement between the Covered Fund and such Trustee. The amount of the annual retirement benefit does not include additional compensation paid for Board meeting fees or compensation paid to the Chair of the Board and the Chairs and Vice Chairs of certain Board committees, whether such amounts are paid directly to the Trustee or deferred. The annual retirement benefit is payable in quarterly installments for 10 years beginning after the later of the Former Van Kampen Trustee’s termination of service or attainment of age 72 (or age 60 in the event of disability or immediately in the event of death). If a Former Van Kampen Trustee dies prior to receiving the full amount of retirement benefits, the remaining payments will be made to the deceased Trustee’s designated beneficiary or, if the Trustee has elected, in a discounted lump sum payment.
If the Former Van Kampen Trustee completes less than 10 years of credited service after June 1, 2010, the retirement benefit will be payable at the applicable time described in the preceding paragraph, but will be paid in two components successively. For the period of time equal to the Former Van Kampen Trustee’s years of credited service after June 1, 2010, the first component of the annual retirement benefit will equal 75% of the compensation amount described in the preceding paragraph. Thereafter, for the period of time equal to the Former Van Kampen Trustee’s years of credited service after June 1, 2010, the second component of the annual retirement benefit will equal the excess of (x) 75% of the compensation amount described in the preceding paragraph, over (y) $68,041 plus an interest factor of 4% per year compounded annually measured from June 1, 2010 through the first day of each year for which payments under this second component are to be made. In no event, however, will the retirement benefits under the two components be made for a period of time greater than 10 years. For example, if the Former Van Kampen Trustee completes 7 years of credited service after June 1, 2010, he or she will receive 7 years of payments under the first component and thereafter 3 years of payments under the second component, and if the Former Van Kampen Trustee completes 4 years of credited service after June 1, 2010, he or she will receive 4 years of payments under the first component and thereafter 4 years of payments under the second component.
Amendment of Retirement Plan and Conversion to Defined Contribution Plan
The Trustees approved an amendment to the Retirement Plan to convert it to a defined contribution plan for active Trustees (the Amended Plan). Under the Amended Plan, the benefit amount was amended for each active Trustee to the present value of the Trustee’s existing retirement plan benefit as of December 31, 2013 (the Existing Plan Benefit) plus the present value of retirement benefits expected to be earned under the Retirement Plan through the end of the calendar year in which the Trustee attained age 75 (the Expected Future Benefit and, together with the Existing Plan Benefit, the Accrued Benefit). On the conversion date, the Covered Funds established bookkeeping accounts in the amount of their pro rata share of the Accrued Benefit, which is deemed to be invested in one or more Invesco Funds selected by the participating Trustees. Such accounts will be adjusted from time to time to reflect deemed investment earnings and losses. Each Trustee’s Accrued Benefit is not funded and, with respect to the payments of amounts held in the accounts, the participating Trustees have the status of unsecured creditors of the Covered Funds. Trustees will be paid the adjusted account balance under the Amended Plan in quarterly installments for the same period as described above.
Deferred Compensation Agreements
Three retired Trustees, as well as Messrs. Crockett, LaCava, Motley, Troccoli, Vandivort, Vaughn and Wilson, Mss. Hostetler and Stern and Drs. Jones and Mathai-Davis (for purposes of this paragraph only, the Deferring Trustees) have each executed a Deferred Compensation Agreement (collectively, the Compensation Agreements). Pursuant to the Compensation Agreements, the Deferring Trustees have the option to elect to defer receipt of up to 100% of their compensation payable by the Funds, and such
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amounts are placed into a deferral account and deemed to be invested in one or more Invesco Funds selected by the Deferring Trustees.
Distributions from these deferral accounts will be paid in cash, generally in equal quarterly installments over a period of up to ten (10) years (depending on the Compensation Agreement) beginning on the date selected under the Compensation Agreement. If a Deferring Trustee dies prior to the distribution of amounts in his or her deferral account, the balance of the deferral account will be distributed to his or her designated beneficiary. The Compensation Agreements are not funded and, with respect to the payments of amounts held in the deferral accounts, the Deferring Trustees have the status of unsecured creditors of the Funds and of each other Invesco Fund from which they are deferring compensation.
 
Purchase of Class A Shares of the Funds at Net Asset Value
The Trustees and certain other affiliated persons of the Trust may purchase Class A shares of the Invesco Funds without paying an initial sales charge. Invesco Distributors permits such purchases because there is a reduced sales effort involved in sales to such purchasers, thereby resulting in relatively low expenses of distribution. For a complete description of the persons who will not pay an initial sales charge on purchases of Class A shares of the Invesco Funds, see Appendix L — “Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Shares — Purchase and Redemption of Shares — Class A Shares Sold Without an Initial Sales Charge.”
Purchases of Class Y Shares of the Funds
The Trustees and certain other affiliated persons of the Trust may purchase Class Y shares of the Invesco Funds. For a description please see “Appendix L — Purchase, Redemption and Pricing of Shares — Purchase and Redemption of Shares — Purchases of Class Y Shares.”
Code of Ethics
Invesco, the Trust, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (Invesco Distributors) and certain of the Sub-Advisers each have adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to all Invesco Fund trustees and officers, and employees of Invesco, the Sub-Advisers and their affiliates, and governs, among other things, the personal trading activities of all such persons. Certain Sub-Advisers have adopted their own Code of Ethics. Each Code of Ethics is designed to detect and prevent improper personal trading by portfolio managers and certain other employees that could compete with or take advantage of the Fund’s portfolio transactions. Unless specifically noted, to the extent a Sub-Adviser has adopted its own Code of Ethics, each Sub-Adviser’s Code of Ethics does not materially differ from Invesco Code of Ethics discussed below. The Code of Ethics is intended to address conflicts of interest with the Trust that may arise from personal trading, including in the Invesco Funds. Personal trading, including personal trading involving securities that may be purchased or held by an Invesco Fund, is permitted under the Code of Ethics subject to certain restrictions; however, employees are required to pre-clear security transactions with the Compliance Officer or a designee and to report transactions on a regular basis.
Proxy Voting Policies
Invesco has adopted its own specific Proxy Voting Policies.
The Board has delegated responsibility for decisions regarding proxy voting for securities held by each Fund to the Adviser:
 
Fund
Adviser
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio
Invesco Advisers, Inc.
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
Invesco Advisers, Inc.
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio
Invesco Advisers, Inc.
Invesco (the Proxy Voting Entity) will vote such proxies in accordance with the proxy policies and procedures, as outlined above, which have been reviewed and approved by the Board, and which are found in Appendix E. Any material changes to the proxy voting policies and procedures will be submitted to the Board for approval. The Board will be supplied with a summary quarterly report of each Fund’s proxy voting record. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies related to their portfolio securities during the 12 months ended June 30, 2020, is available without charge at our website http://www.invesco.com/us. This information is also available at the SEC website, http://www.sec.gov.
 
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CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES
Information about the ownership of each class of each Fund’s shares by beneficial or record owners of such Fund and ownership of Fund shares by trustees and officers as a group is found in Appendix F. A shareholder who owns beneficially 25% or more of the outstanding shares of the Fund is presumed to “control” that Fund.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES
Investment Adviser
Invesco serves as the Funds’ investment adviser. The Adviser manages the investment operations of the Funds as well as other investment portfolios that encompass a broad range of investment objectives, and has agreed to perform or arrange for the performance of the Funds’ day-to-day management. The Adviser, as successor in interest to multiple investment advisers, has been an investment adviser since 1976. Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. Invesco Ltd. and its subsidiaries are an independent global investment management group. Certain of the directors and officers of Invesco are also executive officers of the Trust and their affiliations are shown under “Management Information” herein.
As investment adviser, Invesco supervises all aspects of the Funds’ operations and provides investment advisory services to the Funds. Invesco obtains and evaluates economic, statistical and financial information to formulate and implement investment programs for the Funds. The Master Investment Advisory Agreement (Advisory Agreement) provides that, in fulfilling its responsibilities, Invesco may engage the services of other investment managers with respect to one or more of the Funds. The investment advisory services of Invesco are not exclusive and Invesco is free to render investment advisory services to others, including other investment companies.
Pursuant to an administrative services agreement with the Funds, Invesco is also responsible for furnishing to the Funds, at Invesco’s expense, the services of persons believed to be competent to perform all supervisory and administrative services required by the Funds, which in the judgment of the trustees, are necessary to conduct the business of the Funds effectively, as well as the offices, equipment and other facilities necessary for their operations. Such functions include the maintenance of each Fund’s accounts and records, and the preparation of all requisite corporate documents such as tax returns and reports to the SEC and shareholders.
The Advisory Agreement provides that each Fund will pay or cause to be paid all expenses of such Fund not assumed by Invesco, including, without limitation: brokerage commissions, taxes, legal, auditing or governmental fees, custodian, transfer and shareholder service agent costs, expenses of issue, sale, redemption, and repurchase of shares, expenses of registering and qualifying shares for sale, expenses relating to trustee and shareholder meetings, the cost of preparing and distributing reports and notices to shareholders, the fees and other expenses incurred by the Trust on behalf of each Fund in connection with membership in investment company organizations, and the cost of printing copies of prospectuses and statements of additional information distributed to the Funds’ shareholders.
Invesco, at its own expense, furnishes to the Trust office space and facilities. Invesco furnishes to the Trust all personnel for managing the affairs of the Trust and each of its series of shares.
Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement with the Trust, Invesco receives a monthly fee from the Funds calculated at the following annual rates, based on the average daily net assets of the Funds during the year. Each Fund allocates advisory fees to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
 
 
     
Fund Name
 
Net Assets
 
Annual Rate
 
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio
All Assets
0.15%
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
All Assets
0.15%
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio
All Assets
0.10%
Invesco may from time to time waive or reduce its fee. Voluntary fee waivers or reductions may be rescinded at any time without further notice to investors. During periods of voluntary fee waivers or reductions, Invesco will retain its ability to be reimbursed for such fee prior to the end of the respective fiscal year in which the voluntary fee waiver or reduction was made.
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Invesco has voluntarily undertaken to waive fees to the extent necessary to assist the Funds in attempting to maintain a positive yield. There is no guarantee that a Fund will maintain a positive yield. That undertaking may be amended or rescinded at any time.
Invesco also has contractually agreed through at least [____, 2021], to waive advisory fees or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit the total annual fund operating expenses (excluding (i) interest; (ii) taxes; (iii) dividend expense on short sales; (iv) extraordinary or non-routine items; and (v) expenses that each Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement) for the following Funds’ shares:
 
   
Fund
 
 
Annual Rate/ Net Assets Per Expense Limitation Agreement
 
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio
 
CAVU Securities Class
[  ]%
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio
 
CAVU Securities Class
[  ]%
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
 
CAVU Securities Class
[  ]%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not operating expenses of the Funds directly, but are fees and expenses, including management fees of the investment companies in which the Funds invest. As a result, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement may exceed a Fund’s expense limit.
If applicable, such contractual fee waivers or reductions are set forth in the fee table to each Fund’s Prospectus. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate as indicated above. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limit without approval of the Board.
The management fees payable by each Fund, the amounts waived by Invesco and the net fees paid by each Fund for the last three fiscal years ended August 31 are found in Appendix G.
Investment Sub-Advisers
Invesco has entered into Sub-Advisory Agreements with certain affiliates to serve as sub-advisers to each Fund (each a Sub-Adviser), pursuant to which these affiliated sub-advisers may be appointed by Invesco from time to time to provide discretionary investment management services, investment advice, and/or order execution services to the Funds. These affiliated sub-advisers, each of which is a registered investment adviser under the Advisers Act, are:
Invesco Asset Management Deutschland Gmbh (Invesco Deutschland)
Invesco Asset Management Limited (Invesco Asset Management)
Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited (Invesco Japan)
Invesco Hong Kong (Invesco Hong Kong)
Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. (Invesco Senior Secured)
Invesco Canada Ltd. (Invesco Canada)
Invesco has also entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with another affiliate, Invesco Capital Management LLC (Invesco Capital), also a registered investment adviser under the Advisers Act, to provide discretionary investment management services, investment advice, and/or order execution services to Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio.
 
Invesco has also entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with another affiliate, Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (Invesco India), also a registered investment adviser under the Advisers Act, to provide discretionary investment management services, investment advice, and/or order execution services to Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio .
The only fees payable to the Sub-Advisers described above under the Sub-Advisory Agreements are for providing discretionary investment management services. For such services, Invesco will pay each Sub-Adviser a fee, computed daily and paid monthly, equal to (i) 40% of the monthly compensation that Invesco receives from the Trust, multiplied by (ii) the fraction equal to the net assets of such Fund as to which such Sub-Adviser shall have provided discretionary investment management services for that month divided by the net assets of such Fund for that month. Pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement, this fee is reduced to reflect
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contractual or voluntary fee waivers or expense limitations by Invesco, if any, in effect from time to time. In no event shall the aggregate monthly fees paid to the Sub-Advisers under the Sub-Advisory Agreement exceed 40% of the monthly compensation that Invesco receives from the Trust pursuant to its advisory agreement with the Trust, as reduced to reflect contractual or voluntary fee waivers or expense limitations by Invesco, if any.
Invesco and each Sub-Adviser are indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.
Marketing Support and Administrative Support Payments
Invesco, Invesco Distributors, or one of their affiliates (Invesco Affiliates) may, from time to time, at their expense out of their own financial resources make cash payments to financial intermediaries that sell shares of the Invesco Funds or provide promotional and/or sales support on behalf of Invesco and Invesco Distributors with respect to the Invesco Funds. Financial intermediaries receiving marketing support payments may agree to provide a variety of services and activities that benefit Invesco and its affiliates, such as including the Invesco Funds on a preferred or select sales list or in other sales programs, providing access to the financial intermediaries’ registered representatives, providing assistance in training and education of personnel, providing marketing support, and other services. In addition, Invesco Affiliates may, from time to time, at their expense out of their own financial resources make cash payments to financial intermediaries that provide administrative services to their customers. These administrative support payments may be made for recordkeeping, sub-accounting, sub-transfer agency, shareholder processing and similar services.
Marketing and administrative support payments are in addition to any fees paid by an Invesco Fund, including Rule 12b-1 fees. Marketing and administrative support payments, whether a fixed payment or calculated as a percentage of assets attributable to a financial intermediary in a given Invesco Fund, may be different for different financial intermediaries, and shall not exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets of all shares attributable to the financial intermediary in any Invesco Fund during a particular period. Moreover, where financial intermediaries provide services to the Invesco Funds or an Invesco Affiliate, the costs of providing the services and the package of services provided may differ. The Invesco Affiliates do not make an independent assessment of the cost of such services. A list of financial intermediaries to whom Invesco Affiliates paid marketing and/or administrative support payments during the prior calendar year is attached hereto as Appendix H. This list may not be current and changes over time.
These payments could be significant to the financial intermediaries and may create an incentive for a financial intermediary to recommend or sell shares of the Invesco Funds to its customers, thereby increasing the assets in the Invesco Funds. Please contact your financial intermediary for details about any payments they or their firm may receive in connection with the sale of Fund shares or the provision of services to the Funds.
Service Agreements
 
Administrative Services Agreement. Invesco and the Trust have entered into a Master Administrative Services Agreement (Administrative Services Agreement) pursuant to which Invesco may perform or arrange for the provision of certain accounting and other administrative services to each Fund which are not required to be performed by Invesco under the Advisory Agreement. The Administrative Services Agreement provides that it will remain in effect and continue from year to year only if such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the Board, including the independent trustees. Under the Administrative Services Agreement, Invesco is entitled to receive from the Funds reimbursement of its costs or such reasonable compensation. Currently, Invesco is reimbursed for the services of the Trust’s principal financial officer and her staff and any expenses related to fund accounting services.
Administrative services fees paid to Invesco by each Fund for the last three fiscal years ended August 31 are found in Appendix I.
Other Service Providers
Transfer Agent. Invesco Investment Services, Inc., (Invesco Investment Services), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., is the Trust’s transfer agent.
The Transfer Agency and Service Agreement (the TA Agreement) between the Trust and Invesco Investment Services provides that Invesco Investment Services will perform certain services related to the servicing of shareholders of the Funds. Other such services may be delegated or sub-contracted to third party intermediaries. For servicing accounts holding shares of the Funds, the TA Agreement provides that the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, will pay Invesco Investment Services an asset-based fee. Invesco
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Investment Services may impose certain copying charges for request for copies of shareholder account statements and other historical account information older than the current year and the immediately preceding year.
Sub-Transfer Agent. Invesco Canada, 5140 Yonge Street, Suite 800, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2N6X7, a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., provides services to the Trust as a sub-transfer agent, pursuant to an agreement between Invesco Canada and Invesco Investment Services. The Trust does not pay a fee to Invesco Canada for these services. Rather, Invesco Canada is compensated by Invesco Investment Services as a sub-contractor.
Custodian. The Bank of New York Mellon (the Custodian), 2 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, New York 11217-1431, is custodian of all securities and cash of the Funds. The Bank of New York Mellon, 2 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, New York 11217-1431, also serves as sub-custodian to facilitate cash management.
Under its contract with the Trust, the Custodian maintains the portfolio securities of the Funds, administers the purchases and sales of portfolio securities, collects interest and dividends and other distributions made on the securities held in the portfolios of the Funds and performs other ministerial duties. These services do not include any supervisory function over management or provide any protection against any possible depreciation of assets.
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. The Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm is responsible for auditing the financial statements of the Funds. The Audit Committee of the Board has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800, Houston TX 77002-5021, as the independent registered public accounting firm to audit the financial statements of the Funds. Such appointment was ratified and approved by the Board. In connection with the audit of the Fund’s financial statements, the Funds entered into an engagement letter with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. The terms of the engagement letter required by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, and agreed to by the Funds’ Audit Committee, include a provision mandating the use of mediation and arbitration to resolve any controversy or claim between the parties arising out of or relating to the engagement letter or the services provided thereunder.
 
Counsel to the Trust. Legal matters for the Trust have been passed upon by Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP, 2005 Market Street, Suite 2600, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-7018.
BROKERAGE ALLOCATION AND OTHER PRACTICES
The Sub-Advisers have adopted compliance procedures that cover, among other items, brokerage allocation and other trading practices. If all or a portion of a Fund’s assets are managed by one or more Sub-Advisers, the decision to buy and sell securities and broker selection will be made by the Sub-Adviser for the assets it manages. Unless specifically noted, the Sub-Advisers brokerage allocation procedures do not materially differ from Invesco Advisers, Inc.’s procedures.
As discussed below, Invesco and the Sub-Advisers, unless prohibited by applicable law, may cause a Fund to pay a broker-dealer a commission for effecting a transaction that exceeds the amount another broker-dealer would have charged for effecting the same transaction in recognition of the value of brokerage and research services provided by that broker-dealer. Under the European Union’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II), European Union investment advisers, including Invesco Deutschland and Invesco Asset Management, which may act as sub-adviser to certain Invesco Funds as described in such Funds’ prospectuses, must pay for research from broker-dealers directly out of their own resources, rather than through client commissions.
Brokerage Transactions
Placing trades generally involves acting on portfolio manager instructions to buy or sell a specified amount of portfolio securities, including selecting one or more broker-dealers, including affiliated and third-party broker-dealers, to execute the trades, and negotiating commissions and spreads. Various Invesco Ltd. subsidiaries have created a global equity trading desk. The global equity trading desk has assigned local traders in six primary trading centers to place equity securities trades in their regions. Invesco Advisers’ Americas desk, located in Atlanta and Toronto, generally places trades of equity securities in North America, Canada and Latin America; the Hong Kong desk of Invesco Hong Kong (the Hong Kong Desk) generally places trades of equity securities in the Asia-Pacific markets, except Japan and China; the Japan trading desk of Invesco Japan generally places trades of equity securities in the Japanese markets; the EMEA trading desk of Invesco Asset Management Limited (the EMEA Desk) generally places trades of equity securities in European, Middle Eastern and African countries; the Australia desk, located in Sydney and Melbourne, for the execution of orders of equity securities trading in the Australian and New Zealand markets and the Taipei desk, located in Taipei, for the execution of orders of securities trading in the Chinese market. Invesco, Invesco Canada, Invesco Japan, Invesco Deutschland, Invesco Hong Kong, Invesco Capital and Invesco Asset Management use the global equity trading desk to place equity trades. Other
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Sub-Advisers may use the global equity trading desk in the future. The trading procedures for the global trading desks are similar in all material respects.
References in the language below to actions by Invesco Advisers, Inc. or a Sub-Adviser making determinations or taking actions related to equity trading include these entities’ delegation of these determinations/actions to the Americas Desk, the Hong Kong Desk, and the EMEA Desk. Even when trading is delegated by Invesco or the Sub-Advisers to the various arms of the global equity trading desk, Invesco or the Sub-Advisers that delegate trading is responsible for oversight of this trading activity.
Invesco or the Sub-Advisers make decisions to buy and sell securities for each Fund, select broker-dealers (each, a Broker), effect the Funds’ investment portfolio transactions, allocate brokerage fees in such transactions and, where applicable, negotiate commissions and spreads on transactions. Invesco’s and the Sub-Advisers’ primary consideration in effecting a security transaction is to obtain best execution, which Invesco defines as prompt and efficient execution of the transaction at the best obtainable price with payment of commissions, mark-ups or mark-downs which are reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage services provided by the Broker. While Invesco or the Sub-Advisers seek reasonably competitive commission rates, the Funds may not pay the lowest commission or spread available. See “Broker Selection” below.
 
Some of the securities in which the Funds invest are traded in over-the-counter markets. Portfolio transactions in such markets may be effected on a principal basis at net prices without commissions, but which include compensation to the Broker in the form of a mark-up or mark-down, or on an agency basis, which involves the payment of negotiated brokerage commissions to the Broker, including electronic communication networks. Purchases of underwritten issues, which include initial public offerings and secondary offerings, include a commission or concession paid by the issuer (not the Funds) to the underwriter. Purchases of money market instruments may be made directly from issuers without the payment of commissions.
Historically, Invesco and the Sub-Advisers did not negotiate commission rates on stock markets outside the United States. In recent years many overseas stock markets have adopted a system of negotiated rates; however, a number of markets maintain an established schedule of minimum commission rates.
In some cases, Invesco may decide to place trades on a “blind principal bid” basis, which involves combining all trades for one or more portfolios into a single basket, and generating a description of the characteristics of the basket for provision to potential executing brokers. Based on the trade characteristics information provided by Invesco, these brokers submit bids for executing all of the required trades at a designated time for a specific commission rate. Invesco generally selects the broker with the lowest bid to execute these trades.
Commissions
[There were no brokerage commissions paid by the Funds for the last three fiscal years ended August 31.]
 The Funds may engage in certain principal and agency transactions with banks and their affiliates that own 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of an Invesco Fund, provided the conditions of an exemptive order received by the Invesco Funds from the SEC are met. In addition, a Fund may purchase or sell a security from or to certain other Invesco Funds or other accounts (and may invest in the Affiliated Money Market Funds) provided the Funds follow procedures adopted by the Boards of the various Invesco Funds, including the Trust. These inter-fund transactions generally do not generate brokerage commissions but may result in custodial fees or taxes or other related expenses.
Broker Selection
Invesco’s or the Sub-Advisers’ primary consideration in selecting Brokers to execute portfolio transactions for a Fund is to obtain best execution. In selecting a Broker to execute a portfolio transaction in equity securities for a Fund, Invesco or the Sub-Advisers consider the full range and quality of a Broker’s services, including the value of research and/or brokerage services provided (if permitted by applicable law or regulation), execution capability, commission rate, and willingness to commit capital, anonymity and responsiveness. Invesco’s and the Sub-Advisers’ primary consideration when selecting a Broker to execute a portfolio transaction in fixed income securities for a Fund is the Broker’s ability to deliver or sell the relevant fixed income securities; however, Invesco and the Sub-Advisers will (if permitted by applicable law or regulation), also consider the various factors listed above. In each case, the determinative factor is not the lowest commission or spread available but whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution for the Fund. Invesco and the Sub-Advisers will not select Brokers based upon their promotion or sale of Fund shares.
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Unless prohibited by applicable law, such as MiFID II (described herein), in choosing Brokers to execute portfolio transactions for the Funds, Invesco or the Sub-Advisers may select Brokers that are not affiliated with Invesco that provide brokerage and/or research services (Soft Dollar Products) to the Funds and/or the other accounts over which Invesco and its affiliates have investment discretion. For the avoidance of doubt, European Union investment advisers, including Invesco Deutschland and Invesco Asset Management, which may act as sub-adviser to certain Invesco Funds as described in such Funds’ prospectuses, must pay for research from broker-dealers directly out of their own resources, rather than through client commissions. Therefore, the use of the defined term “Sub-Advisers” throughout this section shall not be deemed to apply to those Sub-Advisers subject to the MiFID II prohibitions. Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, provides that Invesco or the Sub-Advisers, under certain circumstances, lawfully may cause an account to pay a higher commission than the lowest available. Under Section 28(e)(1), Invesco or the Sub-Advisers must make a good faith determination that the commissions paid are “reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided ... viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or [Invesco’s or the Sub-Advisers’] overall responsibilities with respect to the accounts as to which [it] exercises investment discretion.” The services provided by the Broker also must lawfully and appropriately assist Invesco or the Sub-Advisers in the performance of its investment decision-making responsibilities. Accordingly, a Fund may pay a Broker commissions higher than those available from another Broker in recognition of the Broker’s provision of Soft Dollar Products to Invesco or the Sub-Advisers.
Invesco and the Sub-Advisers face a potential conflict of interest when they use client trades to obtain Soft Dollar Products. This conflict exists because Invesco and the Sub-Advisers are able to use the Soft Dollar Products to manage client accounts without paying cash for the Soft Dollar Products, which reduces Invesco’s or a Sub-Adviser’s expenses to the extent that Invesco or such Sub-Advisers would have purchased such products had they not been provided by Brokers. Section 28(e) permits Invesco or the Sub-Advisers to use Soft Dollar Products for the benefit of any account it manages. Certain Invesco-managed accounts (or accounts managed by the Sub-Advisers) may generate soft dollars used to purchase Soft Dollar Products that ultimately benefit other Invesco Advisers, Inc.-managed accounts (or Sub-Adviser-managed accounts), effectively cross subsidizing the other Invesco-managed accounts (or the other Sub-Adviser-managed accounts) that benefit directly from the product. Invesco or the Sub-Advisers may not use all of the Soft Dollar Products provided by Brokers through which a Fund effects securities transactions in connection with managing the Fund whose trades generated the soft dollars used to purchase such products.
Invesco presently engages in the following instances of cross-subsidization.
Fixed income funds normally do not generate soft dollar commissions to pay for Soft Dollar Products. Therefore, soft dollar commissions used to pay for Soft Dollar Products which are used to manage certain fixed income Invesco Funds are generated entirely by equity Invesco Funds and other equity client accounts managed by Invesco. In other words, certain fixed income Invesco Funds are cross subsidized by the equity Invesco Funds in that the fixed income Invesco Funds receive the benefit of Soft Dollar Products services for which they do not pay. Similarly, other accounts managed by Invesco or certain of its affiliates may benefit from Soft Dollar Products services for which they do not pay.
Invesco and the Sub-Advisers attempt to reduce or eliminate the potential conflicts of interest concerning the use of Soft Dollar Products by directing client trades for Soft Dollar Products only if Invesco or the Sub-Advisers conclude that the Broker supplying the product is capable of providing best execution.
Certain Soft Dollar Products may be available directly from a vendor on a hard dollar basis; other Soft Dollar Products are available only through Brokers in exchange for soft dollars. Invesco and the Sub-Advisers use soft dollars to purchase two types of Soft Dollar Products:

proprietary research created by the Broker executing the trade, and

other products created by third parties that are supplied to Invesco or the Sub-Advisers through the Broker executing the trade.
Proprietary research consists primarily of traditional research reports, recommendations and similar materials produced by the in-house research staffs of broker-dealer firms. This research includes evaluations and recommendations of specific companies or industry groups, as well as analyses of general economic and market conditions and trends, market data, contacts and other related information and assistance. Invesco periodically rates the quality of proprietary research produced by various Brokers. Based on the evaluation of the quality of information that Invesco receives from each Broker, Invesco develops an estimate of each Broker’s share of Invesco clients’ commission dollars and attempts to direct trades to these firms to meet these estimates.
Invesco and the Sub-Advisers also use soft dollars to acquire products from third parties that are supplied to Invesco or the Sub-Advisers through Brokers executing the trades or other Brokers who “step in” to a transaction and receive a portion of the brokerage commission for the trade. Invesco or the Sub-Advisers may from time to time instruct the executing Broker to allocate or
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“step out” a portion of a transaction to another Broker. The Broker to which Invesco or the Sub-Advisers have “stepped out” would then settle and complete the designated portion of the transaction, and the executing Broker would settle and complete the remaining portion of the transaction that has not been “stepped out.” Each Broker may receive a commission or brokerage fee with respect to that portion of the transaction that it settles and completes.
Soft Dollar Products received from Brokers supplement Invesco’s and the Sub-Advisers’ own research (and the research of certain of its affiliates), and may include the following types of products and services:

Database Services – comprehensive databases containing current and/or historical information on companies and industries and indices. Examples include historical securities prices, earnings estimates and financial data. These services may include software tools that allow the user to search the database or to prepare value-added analyses related to the investment process (such as forecasts and models used in the portfolio management process).

Quotation/Trading/News Systems – products that provide real time market data information, such as pricing of individual securities and information on current trading, as well as a variety of news services.

Economic Data/Forecasting Tools – various macro-economic forecasting tools, such as economic data or currency and political forecasts for various countries or regions.

Quantitative/Technical Analysis – software tools that assist in quantitative and technical analysis of investment data.

Fundamental/Industry Analysis – industry specific fundamental investment research,

Fixed Income Security Analysis – data and analytical tools that pertain specifically to fixed income securities. These tools assist in creating financial models, such as cash flow projections and interest rate sensitivity analyses, which are relevant to fixed income securities.

Other Specialized Tools – other specialized products, such as consulting analyses, access to industry experts, and distinct investment expertise such as forensic accounting or custom built investment-analysis software.
If Invesco or the Sub-Advisers determine that any service or product has a mixed use (i.e., it also serves functions that do not assist the investment decision-making or trading process), Invesco or the Sub-Advisers will allocate the costs of such service or product accordingly in its reasonable discretion. Invesco or the Sub-Advisers will allocate brokerage commissions to Brokers only for the portion of the service or product that Invesco or the Sub-Advisers determine assists it in the investment decision-making or trading process and will pay for the remaining value of the product or service in cash.
Outside research assistance is useful to Invesco or the Sub-Advisers because the Brokers used by Invesco or the Sub-Advisers tend to provide more in-depth analysis of a broader universe of securities and other matters than Invesco’s or the Sub-Advisers’ staff follow. In addition, such services provide Invesco or the Sub-Advisers with a diverse perspective on financial markets. Some Brokers may indicate that the provision of research services is dependent upon the generation of certain specified levels of commissions and underwriting concessions by Invesco’s or the Sub-Advisers’ clients, including the Funds. However, the Funds are not under any obligation to deal with any Broker in the execution of transactions in portfolio securities. In some cases, Soft Dollar Products are available only from the Broker providing them. In other cases, Soft Dollar Products may be obtainable from alternative sources in return for cash payments. Invesco and the Sub-Advisers believe that because Broker research supplements rather than replaces Invesco’s or the Sub-Advisers’ research, the receipt of such research tends to improve the quality of Invesco’s or the Sub-Advisers’ investment advice. The advisory fee paid by the Funds is not reduced because Invesco or the Sub-Advisers receive such services. To the extent the Funds’ portfolio transactions are used to obtain Soft Dollar Products, the brokerage commissions obtained by the Funds might exceed those that might otherwise have been paid.
Invesco or the Sub-Advisers may determine target levels of brokerage business with various Brokers on behalf of its clients (including the Funds) over a certain time period. Invesco determines target levels based upon the following factors, among others: (1) the execution services provided by the Broker; and (2) the research services provided by the Broker. Portfolio transactions may be effected through Brokers that recommend the Funds to their clients, or that act as agent in the purchase of a Fund’s shares for their clients, provided that Invesco or the Sub-Advisers believe such Brokers provide best execution and such transactions are executed in compliance with Invesco’s policy against using directed brokerage to compensate Brokers for promoting or selling Invesco Fund shares. Invesco and the Sub-Advisers will not enter into a binding commitment with Brokers to place trades with such Brokers involving brokerage commissions in precise amounts.
As noted above, under MiFID II, European Union investment advisers, including Invesco Deutschland and Invesco Asset Management, are not permitted to use Soft Dollar Products to pay for research from brokers but rather must pay for research out of their own profit and loss or have research costs paid by clients through research payment accounts that are funded by a specific
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client research charge or the research component of trade orders. Such payments for research must be unbundled from the payments for execution. As a result, Invesco Deutschland and Invesco Asset Management are restricted from using Soft Dollar Products in managing the Invesco Funds that they sub-advise.
Affiliated Transactions
The Adviser or Sub-Adviser may place trades with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (ICMI), a broker-dealer with whom it is affiliated, provided the Adviser or Sub-Adviser determines that ICMI’s trade execution abilities and costs are at least comparable to those of non-affiliated brokerage firms with which the Adviser or Sub-Adviser could otherwise place similar trades. ICMI receives brokerage commissions in connection with effecting trades for the Funds and, therefore, use of ICMI presents a conflict of interest for the Adviser or Sub-Adviser. Trades placed through ICMI, including the brokerage commissions paid to ICMI, are subject to procedures adopted by the Board.
Regular Brokers
Information concerning the Funds’ acquisition of securities of their Brokers during the last fiscal year ended August 31, 2020 is found in Appendix J.
Allocation of Portfolio Transactions
Invesco and the Sub-Advisers manage numerous Invesco Funds and other accounts. Some of these accounts may have investment objectives similar to the Funds. Occasionally, identical securities will be appropriate for investment by multiple Invesco Funds or other accounts. However, the position of each account in the same security and the length of time that each account may hold its investment in the same security may vary. Invesco and the Sub-Advisers will also determine the timing and amount of purchases for an account based on its cash position. If the purchase or sale of securities is consistent with the investment policies of the Fund(s) and one or more other accounts, and is considered at or about the same time, Invesco or the Sub-Advisers will allocate transactions in such securities among the Fund(s) and these accounts on a pro rata basis based on order size or in such other manner believed by Invesco to be fair and equitable. Invesco or the Sub-Advisers may combine transactions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to obtain the most favorable execution. Simultaneous transactions could, however, adversely affect a Fund’s ability to obtain or dispose of the full amount of a security which it seeks to purchase or sell.
PURCHASE, REDEMPTION, EXCHANGE AND PRICING OF SHARES
Purchase, Redemption, and Exchange of Shares
Before the initial purchase of shares, an investor must submit a completed account application either directly or through its financial intermediary, to the Funds’ transfer agent at P.O. Box 219286, Kansas City, Missouri 64121-9286. An investor may change information in his account application by submitting written changes or a new account application to his intermediary or to the Funds’ transfer agent.
Purchase and redemption orders must be received in good order. To be in good order, the investor, either directly or through his financial intermediary must give the Funds’ transfer agent all required information and documentation. Additionally, purchase payment must be made in federal funds or by check. If the intermediary fails to deliver the investor’s payment on the required settlement date, the intermediary must reimburse the Funds for any overdraft charges incurred.
The Funds’ transfer agent and Invesco Distributors may authorize agents to accept purchase and redemption orders that are in good order on behalf of the Funds. In certain cases, these authorized agents are authorized to designate other intermediaries to accept purchase and redemption orders on a Fund’s behalf. A Fund will be deemed to have received the purchase or redemption order when the Fund’s authorized agent or its designee accepts the order. The order will be priced at the net asset value next determined after the order is accepted by the Fund’s authorized agent or its designee. Orders submitted through a financial intermediary that has not received authorization to accept orders on a Fund’s behalf are priced at the Fund’s net asset value next calculated by the Fund after it receives the order from the financial intermediary and accepts it, which may not occur on the day submitted to the financial intermediary.
An investor or a financial intermediary may submit a written request to the Funds’ transfer agent for correction of transactions involving Fund shares. If the Funds’ transfer agent agrees to correct a transaction, and the correction requires a dividend adjustment, the investor or the intermediary must agree in writing to reimburse the Funds for any resulting loss.
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Payment for redeemed institutional shares is normally made by Federal Reserve wire to the bank account designated in the investor’s account application, while payment for redeemed retail shares is normally made by check, but may be sent by Federal Reserve wire at the investor’s request. Any changes to wire instructions must be submitted to the Funds’ transfer agent in writing. The Funds’ transfer agent may request additional documentation. For funds that allow check writing, if you do not have a sufficient number of shares in your account to cover the amount of the check and any applicable deferred sales charge, the check will be returned and no shares will be redeemed. Because it is not possible to determine your account’s value in advance, you should not write a check for the entire value of your account or try to close your account by writing a check.
The Funds’ transfer agent may request that an intermediary maintain separate master accounts in the Funds for shares held by the intermediary (a) for its own account, for the account of other institutions and for accounts for which the intermediary acts as a fiduciary; and (b) for accounts for which the intermediary acts in some other capacity.
With regard to Funds that do not qualify as Government Money Market Funds, if a Fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below 30% of its total assets, the Board, in its discretion, may impose liquidity fees of up to 2% of the value of the shares redeemed and/or gates on redemptions. In addition, if a Fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below 10% of its total assets at the end of any business day, the Fund must impose a 1% liquidity fee on shareholder redemptions unless the Board determines that not doing so is in the best interests of the Fund. For Funds that do not qualify as Government Money Market Funds, when a fee or a gate is in place, shareholders will not be permitted to exchange into or out of a Fund.
The Board may, in its discretion, terminate a liquidity fee or redemption gate at any time if it believes such action to be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders. Also, liquidity fees and redemption gates will automatically terminate at the beginning of the next business day once a Fund’s weekly liquid assets reach at least 30% of its total assets. Redemption gates may only last up to 10 business days in any 90-day period. When a fee or a gate is in place, the Fund may elect not to permit the purchase of shares or to subject the purchase of shares to certain conditions, which may include affirmation of the purchaser’s knowledge that a fee or a gate is in effect.
The Board may, in its discretion, permanently suspend redemptions and liquidate if, among other things, a Fund, at the end of a business day, has less than 10% of its total assets invested in weekly liquid assets. The Board of the Retail and Government Money Market Funds may suspend redemptions and liquidate if the Fund’s amortized cost price per share has deviated from its market-based NAV per share, or the Board has determined such deviation is likely to occur.
You may exchange shares of Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio or Invesco Treasury Portfolio for shares of other money market funds within the Trust and AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust) (except for Investor Class Shares) provided you meet the eligibility requirements of such share class, but may not exchange shares of such Funds for retail shares of other Invesco Funds.
Additional information regarding purchases and redemptions is located in each class’ prospectus, under the headings “Purchasing Shares,” “Redeeming Shares,” and “Exchanging Shares.”
Offering Price
The offering price per share of Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio and Invesco Treasury Portfolio is $1.00. There can be no assurance that such Funds will be able to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share. Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio is offered at net asset value.
Calculation of Net Asset Value (Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio and Invesco Treasury Portfolio)
The Board has established procedures, in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act, designed to stabilize each Fund’s net asset value per share at $1.00, to the extent reasonably possible. Such procedures include review of portfolio holdings by the Trustees at such intervals as they may deem appropriate. The reviews are used to determine whether net asset value, calculated by using available market quotations, deviates from $1.00 per share and, if so, whether such deviation may result in material dilution or is otherwise unfair to investors or existing shareholders. In the event the trustees determine that a material deviation exists, they intend to take such corrective action as they deem necessary and appropriate. Such actions may include selling portfolio securities prior to maturity in order to realize capital gains or losses or to shorten average portfolio maturity, withholding dividends, redeeming shares in kind, or establishing a net asset value per share by using available market quotations. When available market quotations are used to establish the market-based net asset value, the net asset value could possibly be more or less than $1.00 per share.
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Under the amortized cost method, each investment is valued at its cost and thereafter any discount or premium is amortized on a constant basis to maturity. Although this method provides certainty of valuation, it may result in periods in which the amortized cost value of the Funds’ investments is high or lower than the price that would be received if the investments were sold.
 
Calculation of Net Asset Value (Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio)
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio determines its net asset value per share at 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on each business day of the Fund. In the event the Fund closes early on a business day, each Fund will calculate its net asset value as of the time of such closing. For Funds with multiple net asset value strike times, in the event the Fund closes early, the Fund’s last net asset value strike time for such day will be the strike time immediately prior to the Fund’s early close. The Funds determine net asset value per share by dividing the value of an Invesco Fund’s securities, cash and other assets (including interest accrued but not collected) attributable to a particular class, less all its liabilities (including accrued expenses and dividends payable) attributable to that class, by the total number of shares outstanding of that class. Determination of a Fund’s net asset value per share is made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The net asset value for shareholder transactions may be different than the net asset value reported in the Fund’s financial statement due to adjustments required by generally accepted accounting principles made to the net asset value of the Fund at period end.
Debt securities (including convertible bonds) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing vendor. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing vendor 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 special securities, dividend rate, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, individual trading characteristics and other market data. Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources and are valued at the last bid price in the case of equity securities and Corporate Loans and in the case of debt obligations (excluding Corporate Loans), the mean between the last bid and ask prices. Senior secured floating rate loans and senior secured floating rate debt securities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may reflect appropriate factors such as ratings, tranche type, industry, company performance, spread, individual trading characteristics, institution-size trading in similar groups of securities and other market data. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end of day net asset value per share.
Generally, trading in corporate bonds, U.S. Government securities and money market instruments is substantially completed each day prior to the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The values of such securities used in computing the net asset value of an Invesco Fund’s shares are the valuation time(s) for the particular Fund. Occasionally, events affecting the values of such securities may occur between the times at which such values are determined and the close of the customary trading session of the NYSE. If the Adviser believes a development/event has actually caused a closing price to no longer reflect current market value, the closing price may be adjusted to reflect the fair value of the affected security as of the close of the NYSE as determined in good faith using procedures approved by the Board.
Foreign securities are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using exchange rates as of the valuation time(s) for the particular Fund. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the valuation time(s) for the particular Fund, events occur that are significant and may make the closing price unreliable, the Invesco Fund may fair value the security. If an issuer specific event has occurred that the Adviser determines, in its judgment, is likely to have affected the closing price of a foreign security, it will price the security at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process from a pricing vendor 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 market value as of the close of the NYSE. For foreign securities where the Adviser believes, at the approved degree of certainty, that the price is not reflective of current market value, the Adviser will use the indication of fair value from the pricing vendor to determine the fair value of the security. The pricing vendor, pricing methodology or degree of certainty may change from time to time. Multiple factors may be considered by the pricing vendor in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts, domestic and foreign index futures, and exchange-traded funds.
Invesco Fund securities primarily traded in foreign markets may be traded in such markets on days that are not business days of the Invesco Fund. Because the net asset value per share of each Invesco Fund is determined only on business days of the Invesco Fund, the value of the portfolio securities of an Invesco Fund that invests in foreign securities may change on days when an investor cannot exchange or redeem shares of the Invesco Fund.
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Securities for which market quotations are not available or are unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. 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.
Redemptions in Kind
The Funds do not intend to redeem shares representing an interest in the Funds in kind (i.e., by distributing its portfolio securities).
Although the Invesco Funds generally intend to pay redemption proceeds solely in cash, the Invesco Funds reserve the right to determine, in their sole discretion, whether to satisfy redemption requests by making payment in securities or other property (known as a redemption in kind). For instance, an Invesco Fund may make a redemption in kind if a cash redemption would disrupt its operations or performance. Securities that will be delivered as payment in redemptions in kind will be valued using the same methodologies that the Invesco Fund typically utilizes in valuing such securities. Shareholders receiving such securities are likely to incur transaction and brokerage costs on their subsequent sales of such securities, and the securities may increase or decrease in value until the shareholder sells them. The Trust, on behalf of the Invesco Funds, made an election under Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act (a Rule 18f-1 Election) and therefore, the Trust, on behalf of an Invesco Fund, is obligated to redeem for cash all shares presented to such Invesco Fund for redemption by any one shareholder in an amount up to the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of that Invesco Fund’s net assets in any 90-day period. The Rule 18f-1 Election is irrevocable while Rule 18f-1 under the 1940 Act is in effect unless the SEC by order permits withdrawal of such Rule 18f-1 Election.
Backup Withholding
Accounts submitted without a correct, certified taxpayer identification number (TIN) or, alternatively, a correctly completed and currently effective IRS Form W-8 (for non-resident aliens) or Form W-9 (for U.S. persons including resident aliens) accompanying the registration information generally will be subject to backup withholding.
Each Invesco Fund, and other payers, generally must withhold 24% of reportable dividends (whether paid in cash or reinvested in additional Invesco Fund shares), including exempt-interest dividends, in the case of any shareholder who fails to provide the Invesco Funds with a TIN and a certification that he is not subject to backup withholding.
An investor is subject to backup withholding if:

1.
the investor fails to furnish a correct TIN to the Invesco Fund;

2.
the IRS notifies the Invesco Fund that the investor furnished an incorrect TIN;

3.
the investor or the Invesco Fund is notified by the IRS that the investor is subject to backup withholding because the investor failed to report all of the interest and dividends on such investor’s tax return (for reportable interest and dividends only);

4.
the investor fails to certify to the Invesco Fund that the investor is not subject to backup withholding under (3) above (for reportable interest and dividend accounts opened after 1983 only); or
 
5. the investor does not certify his TIN. This applies only to non-exempt mutual fund accounts opened after 1983.
Interest and dividend payments are subject to backup withholding in all five situations discussed above. Redemption proceeds are subject to backup withholding only if (1), (2) or (5) above applies.
Certain payees and payments are exempt from backup withholding and information reporting. Invesco or the Funds’ transfer agent will not provide Form 1099 to those payees.
Investors should contact the IRS if they have any questions concerning withholding.
IRS Penalties – Investors who do not supply the Invesco Funds with a correct TIN will be subject to a $50 penalty imposed by the IRS unless such failure is due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect. If an investor falsifies information on this form or makes any other false statement resulting in no backup withholding on an account which should be subject to backup withholding, such investor may be subject to a $500 penalty imposed by the IRS and to certain criminal penalties including fines and/or imprisonment.
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Nonresident Aliens – Nonresident alien individuals and foreign entities with a valid Form W-8 are not subject to the backup withholding previously discussed. The Form W-8 generally remains in effect for a period starting on the date the Form is signed and ending on the last day of the third succeeding calendar year. Such shareholders may, however, be subject to federal income tax withholding at a 30% rate on ordinary income dividends and other distributions. Under applicable treaty law, residents of treaty countries may qualify for a reduced rate of withholding or a withholding exemption. Nonresident alien individuals and some foreign entities failing to provide a valid Form W-8 may be subject to backup withholding and Form 1099 reporting.
DIVIDENDS, DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAX MATTERS
Dividends and Distributions
The following discussion of dividends and distributions should be read in connection with the applicable sections in the Prospectuses.
All dividends and distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the same class of a Fund (hereinafter, the Fund) unless the shareholder has requested in writing to receive such dividends and distributions in cash, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Prospectus under the caption “Purchasing Shares - Automatic Dividend and Distribution Investment.” Such dividends and distributions will be reinvested at the net asset value per share determined on the ex-dividend date.
The Fund calculates income dividends and capital gain distributions the same way for each class. The amount of any income dividends per share will differ, however, generally due to any differences in the distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees applicable to the classes, as well as any other expenses attributable to a particular class (Class Expenses). Class Expenses, including distribution plan expenses, must be allocated to the class for which they are incurred consistent with applicable legal principles under the 1940 Act.
In the event a Fund (other than Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, which is a “floating” NAV Fund), incurs or anticipates any unusual expense, loss or depreciation in the value of a portfolio investment that would adversely affect the net asset value per share of the Fund or the net income per share of a class of the Fund for a particular period, the Board would at that time consider whether to adhere to the present dividend policy described above or to revise it in light of then prevailing circumstances. For example, if the net asset value per share of the Fund was reduced or was anticipated to be reduced below $1.00, the Board might suspend further dividend payments on shares of the Fund until the net asset value returns to $1.00. Thus, such expense, loss or depreciation might result in a shareholder receiving no dividends for the period during which it held shares of the Fund and/or its receiving upon redemption a price per share lower than that which it paid.
Tax Matters
The following is a summary of certain additional tax considerations generally affecting the Fund and its shareholders that are not described in the Prospectus. No attempt is made to present a detailed explanation of the tax treatment of the Fund or its shareholders, and the discussion here and in the Prospectus is not intended as a substitute for careful tax planning.
This “Tax Matters” section is based on the Internal Revenue Code (Code) and applicable regulations in effect on the date of this SAI. Future legislative, regulatory or administrative changes, including provisions of current law that sunset and thereafter no longer apply, or court decisions may significantly change the tax rules applicable to the Fund and its shareholders. Any of these changes or court decisions may have a retroactive effect.
This is for general information only and not tax advice. All investors should consult their own tax advisors as to the federal, state, local and foreign tax provisions applicable to them.
Taxation of the Fund. The Fund has elected and intends to qualify (or, if newly organized, intends to elect and qualify) each year as a “regulated investment company” (sometimes referred to as a regulated investment company, RIC or fund) under Subchapter M of the Code. If the Fund qualifies, the Fund will not be subject to federal income tax on the portion of its investment company taxable income (i.e., generally, taxable interest, dividends, net short-term capital gains and other taxable ordinary income net of expenses without regard to the deduction for dividends paid) and net capital gain (i.e., the excess of net long-term capital gains over net short-term capital losses) that it distributes to shareholders.
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Qualification as a regulated investment company. In order to qualify for treatment as a regulated investment company, the Fund must satisfy the following requirements:

Distribution Requirement – the Fund must distribute an amount equal to the sum of at least 90% of its investment company taxable income and 90% of its net tax-exempt income, if any, for the tax year (certain distributions made by the Fund after the close of its tax year are considered distributions attributable to the previous tax year for purposes of satisfying this requirement).

Income Requirement – the Fund must derive at least 90% of its gross income from dividends, interest, certain payments with respect to securities loans, and gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign currencies, or other income (including, but not limited to, gains from options, futures or forward contracts) derived from its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies and net income derived from qualified publicly traded partnerships (QPTPs).

Asset Diversification Test — the Fund must satisfy the following asset diversification test at the close of each quarter of the Fund’s tax year: (1) at least 50% of the value of the Fund’s assets must consist of cash and cash items, U.S. Government Securities, securities of other regulated investment companies, and securities of other issuers (as to which the Fund has not invested more than 5% of the value of the Fund’s total assets in securities of an issuer and as to which the Fund does not hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer); and (2) no more than 25% of the value of the Fund’s total assets may be invested in the securities of any one issuer (other than U.S. Government Securities or securities of other regulated investment companies) or of two or more issuers which the Fund controls and which are engaged in the same or similar trades or businesses, or, collectively, in the securities of QPTPs.
In some circumstances, the character and timing of income realized by the Fund for purposes of the Income Requirement or the identification of the issuer for purposes of the Asset Diversification Test is uncertain under current law with respect to a particular investment, and an adverse determination or future guidance by the IRS with respect to such type of investment may adversely affect the Fund’s ability to satisfy these requirements. See “Tax Treatment of Portfolio Transactions” with respect to the application of these requirements to certain types of investments. In other circumstances, the Fund may be required to sell portfolio holdings in order to meet the Income Requirement, Distribution Requirement, or Asset Diversification Test, which may have a negative impact on the Fund’s income and performance. In lieu of potential disqualification, the Fund is permitted to pay a tax for certain failures to satisfy the Asset Diversification Test or Income Requirement, which, in general, are limited to those due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect.
The Fund may use “equalization accounting” (in lieu of making some cash distributions) in determining the portion of its income and gains that has been distributed. If the Fund uses equalization accounting, it will allocate a portion of its undistributed investment company taxable income and net capital gain to redemptions of Fund shares and will correspondingly reduce the amount of such income and gains that it distributes in cash. However, the Fund intends to make cash distributions for each taxable year in an aggregate amount that is sufficient to satisfy the Distribution Requirement without taking into account its use of equalization accounting. If the IRS determines that the Fund’s allocation is improper and that the Fund has under-distributed its income and gain for any taxable year, the Fund may be liable for federal income and/or excise tax.
If for any taxable year the Fund does not qualify as a regulated investment company, all of its taxable income (including its net capital gain) would be subject to tax at the corporate income tax rate without any deduction for dividends paid to shareholders, and the dividends would be taxable to the shareholders as ordinary income (or possibly as qualified dividend income) to the extent of the Fund’s current and accumulated earnings and profits. Failure to qualify as a regulated investment company thus would have a negative impact on the Fund’s income and performance. Subject to savings provisions for certain inadvertent failures to satisfy the Income Requirement or Asset Diversification Test which, in general, are limited to those due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect, it is possible that the Fund will not qualify as a regulated investment company in any given tax year. Even if such savings provisions apply, the Fund may be subject to a monetary sanction of $50,000 or more. Moreover, the Board reserves the right not to maintain the qualification of the Fund as a regulated investment company if it determines such a course of action to be beneficial to shareholders.
Capital loss carryovers. The capital losses of the Fund, if any, do not flow through to shareholders. Rather, the Fund may use its capital losses, subject to applicable limitations, to offset its capital gains without being required to pay taxes on or distribute to shareholders such gains that are offset by the losses. If the Fund has a “net capital loss” (that is, capital losses in excess of capital gains), the excess (if any) of the Fund’s net short-term capital losses over its net long-term capital gains is treated as a short-term capital loss arising on the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year, and the excess (if any) of the Fund’s net long-term capital losses over its net short-term capital gains is treated as a long-term capital loss arising on the first day of the Fund’s next taxable year. Any such net capital losses of the Fund that are not used to offset capital gains may be carried forward indefinitely to reduce any
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future capital gains realized by the Fund in succeeding taxable years. The amount of capital losses that can be carried forward and used in any single year is subject to an annual limitation if there is a more than 50% “change in ownership” of the Fund. An ownership change generally results when shareholders owning 5% or more of the Fund increase their aggregate holdings by more than 50% over a three-year look-back period. An ownership change could result in capital loss carryovers being used at a slower rate, thereby reducing the Fund’s ability to offset capital gains with those losses. An increase in the amount of taxable gains distributed to the Fund’s shareholders could result from an ownership change. The Fund undertakes no obligation to avoid or prevent an ownership change, which can occur in the normal course of shareholder purchases and redemptions or as a result of engaging in a tax-free reorganization with another fund. Moreover, because of circumstances beyond the Fund’s control, there can be no assurance that the Fund will not experience, or has not already experienced, an ownership change.
Deferral of late year losses. The Fund may elect to treat part or all of any “qualified late year loss” as if it had been incurred in the succeeding taxable year in determining the Fund’s taxable income, net capital gain, net short-term capital gain, and earnings and profits. The effect of this election is to treat any such “qualified late year loss” as if it had been incurred in the succeeding taxable year, which may change the timing, amount, or characterization of Fund distributions (see “Taxation of Fund Distributions – Capital gain dividends” below). A “qualified late year loss” includes:

(i)
any net capital loss incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year, or, if there is no such loss, any net long-term capital loss or any net short-term capital loss incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year (post-October capital losses); and

(ii)
the sum of (1) the excess, if any, of(a) specified losses incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year, over (b) specified gains incurred after October 31 of the current taxable year and (2) the excess, if any, of (a) ordinary losses incurred after December 31 of the current taxable year, over (b) the ordinary income incurred after December 31 of the current taxable year.
The terms “specified losses” and “specified gains” mean ordinary losses and gains from the sale, exchange, or other disposition of property (including the termination of a position with respect to such property), foreign currency losses and gains, and losses and gains resulting from holding stock in a passive foreign investment company (PFIC) for which a mark-to-market election is in effect. The terms “ordinary losses” and “ordinary income” mean other ordinary losses and income that are not described in the preceding sentence. Special rules apply to a fund with a fiscal year ending in November or December that elects to use its taxable year for determining its capital gain net income for excise tax purposes.
Federal excise tax. To avoid a 4% non-deductible excise tax, the Fund must distribute by December 31 of each year an amount equal to at least: (1) 98% of its ordinary income for the calendar year, (2) 98.2% of capital gain net income (the excess of the gains from sales or exchanges of capital assets over the losses from such sales or exchanges) for the one-year period ended on October 31 of such calendar year (or, at the election of a regulated investment company having a taxable year ending November 30 or December 31, for its taxable year), and (3) any prior year undistributed ordinary income and capital gain net income. The Fund may elect to defer to the following year any net ordinary loss incurred for the portion of the calendar year which is after the beginning of the Fund’s taxable year. Also, the Fund will defer any “specified gain” or “specified loss” which would be properly taken into account for the portion of the calendar after October 31. Any net ordinary loss, specified gain, or specified loss deferred shall be treated as arising on January 1 of the following calendar year. Generally, the Fund may make sufficient distributions to avoid liability for federal income and excise tax, but can give no assurances that all or a portion of such liability will be avoided. In addition, under certain circumstances temporary timing or permanent differences in the realization of income and expense for book and tax purposes can result in the Fund having to pay an excise tax.
Foreign income tax. Investment income received by the Fund from sources within foreign countries may be subject to foreign income tax withheld at the source, and the amount of tax withheld generally will be treated as an expense of the Fund. The United States has entered into tax treaties with many foreign countries that entitle the Fund to a reduced rate of, or exemption from, tax on such income. Some countries require the filing of a tax reclaim or other forms to receive the benefit of the reduced tax rate; whether or when the Fund will receive the tax reclaim is within the control of the individual country. Information required on these forms may not be available such as shareholder information; therefore, the Fund may not receive the reduced treaty rates or potential reclaims. Other countries have conflicting and changing instructions and restrictive timing requirements which may cause the Fund not to receive the reduced treaty rates or potential reclaims. Other countries may subject capital gains realized by the Fund on sale or disposition of securities of that country to taxation. It is impossible to determine the effective rate of foreign tax in advance since the amount of the Fund’s assets to be invested in various countries is not known. Under certain circumstances, the Fund may elect to pass-through foreign taxes paid by the Fund to shareholders, although it reserves the right not to do so. If the Fund makes such an election and obtains a refund of foreign taxes paid by the Fund in a prior year, the Fund may be eligible to reduce the amount of foreign taxes reported by the Fund to its shareholders, generally by the amount of the foreign taxes refunded, for the year in which the refund is received.
 
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Liquidity Fees. There is some degree of uncertainty with respect to the tax treatment of liquidity fees received by a Fund, and such tax treatment may be the subject of future IRS guidance. If a Fund receives liquidity fees, it will consider the appropriate tax treatment of such fees to the Fund at such time.
Taxation of Fund Distributions (All Funds). The Fund anticipates distributing substantially all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain for each taxable year. Distributions by the Fund will be treated in the manner described regardless of whether such distributions are paid in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Fund (or of another Fund). The Fund will send you information annually as to the federal income tax consequences of distributions made (or deemed made) during the year.
Distributions of ordinary income. The Fund receives income generally in the form of interest on its investments. The Fund may also recognize ordinary income from other sources, including, but not limited to, certain gains on foreign currency-related transactions. The Fund also may distribute to you any market discount and net short-term capital gains from the sale of its portfolio securities. This income, less expenses incurred in the operation of the Fund, constitutes the Fund’s net investment income from which dividends may be paid to you. If you are a taxable investor, distributions of net investment income generally are taxable as ordinary income to the extent of the Fund’s earnings and profits. In the case of a Fund whose strategy includes investing in stocks of corporations, a portion of the income dividends paid to you may be qualified dividends eligible to be taxed at reduced rates.
Capital gain dividends. Taxes on distributions of capital gains are determined by how long the Fund owned the investments that generated them, rather than how long a shareholder has owned his or her shares. In general, the Fund will recognize long-term capital gain or loss on the sale or other disposition of assets it has owned for more than one year, and short-term capital gain or loss on investments it has owned for one year or less. Distributions of net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss) that are properly reported by the Fund to shareholders as capital gain dividends generally will be taxable to a shareholder receiving such distributions as long-term capital gain. Long-term capital gain rates applicable to individuals are 0%, 15%, 20% or 25% depending on the nature of the capital gain and the individual’s taxable income. Distributions of net short-term capital gains for a taxable year in excess of net long-term capital losses for such taxable year generally will be taxable to a shareholder receiving such distributions as ordinary income. The Fund does not expect to realize any long-term capital gains and losses.
Qualified dividend income for individuals. Because the income of the Fund primarily is derived from investments earning interest rather than dividend income, generally none of the Fund’s income dividends will be qualified dividend income eligible for taxation at capital gain rates.
Corporate dividends-received deduction. Because the income of the Fund primarily is derived from investments earning interest rather than dividend income, generally none of its income dividends will be eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.
Maintaining a $1.00 share price. Because the shares in the Funds, other than Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, are offered and redeemed at a constant net asset value of $1.00 per share, gains and losses on the sale of portfolio securities and unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the value of these securities may require the Fund to adjust its dividends to maintain its $1.00 share price. This procedure may result in under- or over-distributions by the Fund of its net investment income. This in turn may result in return of capital distributions, the effect of which is described in the following paragraph.
Return of capital distributions. Distributions by the Fund that are not paid from earnings and profits will be treated as a return of capital to the extent of (and in reduction of) the shareholder’s tax basis in his shares; any excess will be treated as gain from the sale of his shares. Thus, the portion of a distribution that constitutes a return of capital will decrease the shareholder’s tax basis in his Fund shares (but not below zero), and will result in an increase in the amount of gain (or decrease in the amount of loss) that will be recognized by the shareholder for tax purposes on the later sale of such Fund shares. Return of capital distributions can occur for a number of reasons including, among others, the Fund overestimates the income to be received from certain investments.
Tax credit bonds. If the Fund holds, directly or indirectly, one or more “tax credit bonds” (including Build America Bonds, clean renewable energy bonds and qualified tax credit bonds) on one or more applicable dates during a taxable year, the Fund may elect to permit its shareholders to claim a tax credit on their income tax returns equal to each shareholder’s proportionate share of tax credits from the applicable bonds that otherwise would be allowed to the Fund. In such a case, shareholders must include in gross income (as interest) their proportionate share of the income attributable to their proportionate share of those offsetting tax credits. A shareholder’s ability to claim a tax credit associated with one or more tax credit bonds may be subject to certain limitations imposed by the Code. (Under 2017 legislation commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, build America bonds, clean renewable energy bonds and certain other qualified bonds may no longer be issued after December 31, 2017.) Even if the Fund is eligible to pass-through tax credits to shareholders, the Fund may choose not to do so.
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U.S. Government interest. Income earned on certain U.S. Government obligations is exempt from state and local personal income taxes if earned directly by you. States also grant tax-free status to dividends paid to you from interest earned on direct obligations of the U.S. Government, subject in some states to minimum investment or reporting requirements that must be met by the Fund. Income on investments by the Fund in certain other obligations, such as repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government obligations, commercial paper and federal agency-backed obligations (e.g., GNMA or FNMA obligations); generally does not qualify for tax-free treatment. The rules on exclusion of this income are different for corporations.
Dividends declared in December and paid in January. Ordinarily, shareholders are required to take distributions by the Fund into account in the year in which the distributions are made. However, dividends declared in October, November or December of any year and payable to shareholders of record on a specified date in such a month will be deemed to have been received by the shareholders (and made by the Fund) on December 31 of such calendar year if such dividends are actually paid in January of the following year. Shareholders will be advised annually as to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of distributions made (or deemed made) during the year in accordance with the guidance that has been provided by the IRS.
Medicare tax. A 3.8% Medicare tax is imposed on net investment income earned by certain individuals, estates and trusts. “Net investment income,” for these purposes, means investment income, including ordinary dividends and capital gain distributions received from the Fund and net gains from redemptions or other taxable dispositions of Fund shares, reduced by the deductions properly allocable to such income. In the case of an individual, the tax will be imposed on the lesser of (1) the shareholder’s net investment income or (2) the amount by which the shareholder’s modified adjusted gross income exceeds $250,000 (if the shareholder is married and filing jointly or a surviving spouse), $125,000 (if the shareholder is married and filing separately) or $200,000 (in any other case). This Medicare tax, if applicable, is reported by you on, and paid with, your federal income tax return. Net investment income does not include exempt-interest dividends.
Sale or Redemption of Fund Shares. A shareholder will recognize gain or loss on the sale or redemption of shares of the Fund in an amount equal to the difference between the proceeds of the sale or redemption and the shareholder’s adjusted tax basis in the shares. Because the shares in the Funds, other than Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, are offered and redeemed at a constant net asset value of $1.00 per share, a shareholder generally will recognize neither gain nor loss on a redemption of shares (unless the shareholder incurs a liquidity fee on such redemption). Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio rounds its current net asset value per share to a minimum of the fourth decimal place, therefore, investors will have gain or loss on sale or exchange of shares of the Fund calculated by subtracting from the gross proceeds received from the sale or exchange your cost basis.
Shareholders may elect to adopt a simplified “NAV method” for computing gains and losses from taxable sales, exchanges or redemptions of Fund shares. Under the NAV method, rather than computing gain or loss separately for each taxable disposition of Fund shares as described above, a shareholder would determine gain or loss based on the change in the aggregate value of the shareholder’s Fund shares during a computation period (which could be the shareholder’s taxable year or certain shorter periods), reduced by the shareholder’s net investment (purchases minus taxable sales, exchanges, or redemptions or exchanges) in those Fund shares during that period. Under the NAV method, if a shareholder holds the shares as a capital asset, any resulting net gain or loss would be treated as short-term capital gain or loss.
Tax basis information. Cost basis reporting is not required for shareholders investing in a money market fund operating under Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act.
Wash sale rule. All or a portion of any loss so realized on the sale or redemption of shares in the Funds (other than Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio) may be deferred under the wash sale rules if the shareholder purchases other shares of the same Fund within 30 days before or after the sale or redemption and the shareholder does not elect to adopt the NAV method. A shareholder that realizes a loss on the redemption of shares in Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio and purchases other shares of the same Fund within 30 days before or after the redemption is not subject to the wash sale rules and may recognize such loss in the year realized if the shareholder does not elect to adopt the NAV method.
Tax Treatment of Portfolio Transactions. Set forth below is a general description of the tax treatment of certain types of securities, investment techniques and transactions that may apply to a fund. This section should be read in conjunction with the discussion under “Description of the Funds and their Investments and Risks — Investment Strategies and Risks” for a detailed description of the various types of securities and investment techniques that apply to the Fund.
In general. In general, gain or loss recognized by a fund on the sale or other disposition of portfolio investments will be a capital gain or loss. Such capital gain and loss may be long-term or short-term depending, in general, upon the length of time a particular investment position is maintained and, in some cases, upon the nature of the transaction. Property held for more than one year generally will be eligible for long-term capital gain or loss treatment. The application of certain rules described below may serve
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to alter the manner in which the holding period for a security is determined or may otherwise affect the characterization as long-term or short-term, and also the timing of the realization and/or character, of certain gains or losses.
Certain fixed-income investments. Gain recognized on the disposition of a debt obligation purchased by a fund at a market discount (generally, at a price less than its principal amount) will be treated as ordinary income to the extent of the portion of the market discount that accrued during the period of time the fund held the debt obligation unless the fund made a current inclusion election to accrue market discount into income as it accrues. If a fund purchases a debt obligation (such as a zero coupon security or pay-in-kind security) that was originally issued at a discount, the fund generally is required to include in gross income each year the portion of the original issue discount that accrues during such year. Therefore, a fund’s investment in such securities may cause the fund to recognize income and make distributions to shareholders before it receives any cash payments on the securities. To generate cash to satisfy those distribution requirements, a fund may have to sell portfolio securities that it otherwise might have continued to hold or to use cash flows from other sources such as the sale of fund shares.
Investments in debt obligations that are at risk of or in default present tax issues for a fund. Tax rules are not entirely clear about issues such as whether and to what extent a fund should recognize market discount on a debt obligation, when a fund may cease to accrue interest, original issue discount or market discount, when and to what extent a fund may take deductions for bad debts or worthless securities and how a fund should allocate payments received on obligations in default between principal and income. These and other related issues will be addressed by a fund in order to ensure that it distributes sufficient income to preserve its status as a regulated investment company.
Options, futures, forward contracts, swap agreements and hedging transactions. In general, option premiums received by a fund are not immediately included in the income of the fund. Instead, the premiums are recognized when the option contract expires, the option is exercised by the holder, or the fund transfers or otherwise terminates the option (e.g., through a closing transaction). If an option written by a fund is exercised and the fund sells or delivers the underlying stock, the fund generally will recognize capital gain or loss equal to (a) the sum of the strike price and the option premium received by the fund minus (b) the fund’s basis in the stock. Such gain or loss generally will be short-term or long-term depending upon the holding period of the underlying stock. If securities are purchased by a fund pursuant to the exercise of a put option written by it, the fund generally will subtract the premium received from its cost basis in the securities purchased. The gain or loss with respect to any termination of a fund’s obligation under an option other than through the exercise of the option and related sale or delivery of the underlying stock generally will be short-term gain or loss depending on whether the premium income received by the fund is greater or less than the amount paid by the fund (if any) in terminating the transaction. Thus, for example, if an option written by a fund expires unexercised, the fund generally will recognize short-term gain equal to the premium received.
The tax treatment of certain futures contracts entered into by a fund as well as listed non-equity options written or purchased by the fund on U.S. exchanges (including options on futures contracts, broad-based equity indices and debt securities) may be governed by section 1256 of the Code (section 1256 contracts). Gains or losses on section 1256 contracts generally are considered 60% long-term and 40% short-term capital gains or losses (60/40), although certain foreign currency gains and losses from such contracts may be treated as ordinary in character. Also, any section 1256 contracts held by a fund at the end of each taxable year (and, for purposes of the 4% excise tax, on certain other dates as prescribed under the Code) are “marked-to-market” with the result that unrealized gains or losses are treated as though they were realized and the resulting gain or loss is treated as ordinary or 60/40 gain or loss, as applicable. Section 1256 contracts do not include any interest rate swap, currency swap, basis swap, interest rate cap, interest rate floor, commodity swap, equity swap, equity index swap, credit default swap, or similar agreement.
In addition to the special rules described above in respect of options and futures transactions, a fund’s transactions in other derivative instruments (including options, forward contracts and swap agreements) as well as its other hedging, short sale, or similar transactions, may be subject to one or more special tax rules (including the constructive sale, notional principal contract, straddle, wash sale and short sale rules). These rules may affect whether gains and losses recognized by a fund are treated as ordinary or capital or as short-term or long-term, accelerate the recognition of income or gains to the fund, defer losses to the fund, and cause adjustments in the holding periods of the fund’s securities. These rules, therefore, could affect the amount, timing and/or character of distributions to shareholders. Moreover, because the tax rules applicable to derivative financial instruments are in some cases uncertain under current law, an adverse determination or future guidance by the IRS with respect to these rules (which determination or guidance could be retroactive) may affect whether a fund has made sufficient distributions and otherwise satisfied the relevant requirements to maintain its qualification as a regulated investment company and avoid a fund-level tax.
Certain of a fund’s investments in derivatives and foreign currency-denominated instruments, and the fund’s transactions in foreign currencies and hedging activities, may produce a difference between its book income and its taxable income. If a fund’s book income is less than the sum of its taxable income and net tax-exempt income (if any), the fund could be required to make distributions exceeding book income to qualify as a regulated investment company. If a fund’s book income exceeds the sum of its
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taxable income and net tax-exempt income (if any), the distribution of any such excess will be treated as (i) a dividend to the extent of the fund’s remaining earnings and profits (including current earnings and profits arising from tax-exempt income, reduced by related deductions), (ii) thereafter, as a return of capital to the extent of the recipient’s basis in the shares, and (iii) thereafter, as gain from the sale or exchange of a capital asset.
 
Foreign currency transactions. A fund’s transactions in foreign currencies, foreign currency-denominated debt obligations and certain foreign currency options, futures contracts and forward contracts (and similar instruments) may give rise to ordinary income or loss to the extent such income or loss results from fluctuations in the value of the foreign currency concerned. This treatment could increase or decrease a fund’s ordinary income distributions to you, and may cause some or all of the fund’s previously distributed income to be classified as a return of capital. In certain cases, a fund may make an election to treat such gain or loss as capital.
PFIC investments. A fund may invest in securities of foreign companies that may be classified under the Code as PFICs. In general, a foreign company is classified as a PFIC if at least one-half of its assets constitute investment-type assets or 75% or more of its gross income is investment-type income. When investing in PFIC securities, a fund intends to mark-to-market these securities under certain provisions of the Code and recognize any unrealized gains as ordinary income at the end of the fund’s fiscal and excise tax years. Deductions for losses are allowable only to the extent of any current or previously recognized gains. These gains (reduced by allowable losses) are treated as ordinary income that a fund is required to distribute, even though it has not sold or received dividends from these securities. You should also be aware that the designation of a foreign security as a PFIC security will cause its income dividends to fall outside of the definition of qualified foreign corporation dividends. These dividends generally will not qualify for the reduced rate of taxation on qualified dividends when distributed to you by a fund. Foreign companies are not required to identify themselves as PFICs. Due to various complexities in identifying PFICs, a fund can give no assurances that it will be able to identify portfolio securities in foreign corporations that are PFICs in time for the fund to make a mark-to-market election. If a fund is unable to identify an investment as a PFIC and thus does not make a mark-to-market election, the fund may be subject to U.S. federal income tax on a portion of any “excess distribution” or gain from the disposition of such shares even if such income is distributed as a taxable dividend by the fund to its shareholders. Additional charges in the nature of interest may be imposed on a fund in respect of deferred taxes arising from such distributions or gains.
Investments in non-U.S. REITs. While non-U.S. REITs often use complex acquisition structures that seek to minimize taxation in the source country, an investment by a fund in a non-U.S. REIT may subject the fund, directly or indirectly, to corporate taxes, withholding taxes, transfer taxes and other indirect taxes in the country in which the real estate acquired by the non-U.S. REIT is located. The fund’s pro rata share of any such taxes will reduce the fund’s return on its investment. A fund’s investment in a non-U.S. REIT may be considered an investment in a PFIC, as discussed above in “Tax Treatment of Portfolio Transactions — PFIC investments.” Additionally, foreign withholding taxes on distributions from the non-U.S. REIT may be reduced or eliminated under certain tax treaties, as discussed above in “Taxation of the Fund — Foreign income tax.” Also, the fund in certain limited circumstances may be required to file an income tax return in the source country and pay tax on any gain realized from its investment in the non-U.S. REIT under rules similar to those in the United States which tax foreign persons on gain realized from dispositions of interests in U.S. real estate.
Investments in U.S. REITs. A U.S. REIT is not subject to federal income tax on the income and gains it distributes to shareholders. Dividends paid by a U.S. REIT, other than capital gain distributions, will be taxable as ordinary income up to the amount of the U.S. REIT’s current and accumulated earnings and profits. Capital gain dividends paid by a U.S. REIT to a fund will be treated as long-term capital gains by the fund and, in turn, may be distributed by the fund to its shareholders as a capital gain distribution. Because of certain noncash expenses, such as property depreciation, an equity U.S. REIT’s cash flow may exceed its taxable income. The equity U.S. REIT, and in turn a fund, may distribute this excess cash to shareholders in the form of a return of capital distribution. However, if a U.S. REIT is operated in a manner that fails to qualify as a REIT, an investment in the U.S. REIT would become subject to double taxation, meaning the taxable income of the U.S. REIT would be subject to federal income tax at the corporate income tax rate without any deduction for dividends paid to shareholders and the dividends would be taxable to shareholders as ordinary income (or possibly as qualified dividend income) to the extent of the U.S. REIT’s current and accumulated earnings and profits. Also, see “Tax Treatment of Portfolio Transactions - Investment in taxable mortgage pools (excess inclusion income)” and “Foreign Shareholders - U.S. withholding tax at the source” with respect to certain other tax aspects of investing in U.S. REITs.
 
Investment in taxable mortgage pools (excess inclusion income). Under a Notice issued by the IRS, the Code and Treasury regulations to be issued, a portion of a fund’s income from a U.S. REIT that is attributable to the REIT’s residual interest in a real estate mortgage investment conduit (REMIC) or equity interests in a “taxable mortgage pool” (referred to in the Code as an excess inclusion) will be subject to federal income tax in all events. The excess inclusion income of a regulated investment company, such as a fund, will be allocated to shareholders of the regulated investment company in proportion to the dividends received by such shareholders, with the same consequences as if the shareholders held the related REMIC residual interest or, if applicable, taxable
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mortgage pool directly. In general, excess inclusion income allocated to shareholders (i) cannot be offset by net operating losses (subject to a limited exception for certain thrift institutions), (ii) will constitute unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) to entities (including qualified pension plans, individual retirement accounts, 401(k) plans, Keogh plans or other tax-exempt entities) subject to tax on UBTI, thereby potentially requiring such an entity that is allocated excess inclusion income, and otherwise might not be required to file a tax return, to file a tax return and pay tax on such income, and (iii) in the case of a foreign stockholder, will not qualify for any reduction in U.S. federal withholding tax. In addition, if at any time during any taxable year a “disqualified organization” (which generally includes certain cooperatives, governmental entities, and tax-exempt organizations not subject to UBTI) is a record holder of a share in a regulated investment company, then the regulated investment company will be subject to a tax equal to that portion of its excess inclusion income for the taxable year that is allocable to the disqualified organization, multiplied by the corporate income tax rate. The Notice imposes certain reporting requirements upon regulated investment companies that have excess inclusion income. There can be no assurance that a fund will not allocate to shareholders excess inclusion income.
These rules are potentially applicable to a fund with respect to any income it receives from the equity interests of certain mortgage pooling vehicles, either directly or, as is more likely, through an investment in a U.S. REIT. It is unlikely that these rules will apply to a fund that has a non-REIT strategy.
Investments in partnerships and QPTPs. For purposes of the Income Requirement, income derived by a fund from a partnership that is not a QPTP will be treated as qualifying income only to the extent such income is attributable to items of income of the partnership that would be qualifying income if realized directly by the fund. While the rules are not entirely clear with respect to a fund investing in a partnership outside a master-feeder structure, for purposes of testing whether a fund satisfies the Asset Diversification Test, the fund generally is treated as owning a pro rata share of the underlying assets of a partnership. See “Taxation of the Fund — Qualification as a regulated investment company.” In contrast, different rules apply to a partnership that is a QPTP. A QPTP is a partnership (a) the interests in which are traded on an established securities market, (b) that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, and (c) that derives less than 90% of its income from sources that satisfy the Income Requirement (e.g., because it invests in commodities). All of the net income derived by a fund from an interest in a QPTP will be treated as qualifying income but the fund may not invest more than 25% of its total assets in one or more QPTPs. However, there can be no assurance that a partnership classified as a QPTP in one year will qualify as a QPTP in the next year. Any such failure to annually qualify as a QPTP might, in turn, cause a fund to fail to qualify as a regulated investment company. Although, in general, the passive loss rules of the Code do not apply to RICs, such rules do apply to a fund with respect to items attributable to an interest in a QPTP. Fund investments in partnerships, including in QPTPs, may result in the fund being subject to state, local or foreign income, franchise or withholding tax liabilities.
If an MLP is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes (whether or not a QPTP), all or portion of the dividends received by a fund from the MLP likely will be treated as a return of capital for U.S. federal income tax purposes because of accelerated deductions available with respect to the activities of such MLPs. Further, because of these accelerated deductions, on the disposition of interests in such an MLP, a fund likely will realize taxable income in excess of economic gain with respect to those MLP interests (or if the fund does not dispose of the MLP, the fund could realize taxable income in excess of cash flow with respect to the MLP in a later period), and the fund must take such income into account in determining whether the fund has satisfied its Distribution Requirement. A fund may have to borrow or liquidate securities to satisfy its Distribution Requirement and to meet its redemption requests, even though investment considerations might otherwise make it undesirable for the fund to sell securities or borrow money at such time. In addition, any gain recognized, either upon the sale of a fund’s MLP interest or sale by the MLP of property held by it, including in excess of economic gain thereon, treated as so-called “recapture income,” will be treated as ordinary income. Therefore, to the extent a fund invests in MLPs, fund shareholders might receive greater amounts of distributions from the fund taxable as ordinary income than they otherwise would in the absence of such MLP investments.
Although MLPs are generally expected to be treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes, some MLPs may be treated as PFICs or “regular” corporations for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The treatment of particular MLPs for U.S. federal income tax purposes will affect the extent to which a fund can invest in MLPs and will impact the amount, character, and timing of income recognized by the Fund.
Investments in commodities - structured notes, corporate subsidiary and certain ETFs. Gains from the disposition of commodities, including precious metals, will neither be considered qualifying income for purposes of satisfying the Income Requirement nor qualifying assets for purposes of satisfying the Asset Diversification Test. See “Taxation of the Fund — Qualification as a regulated investment company.” Also, the IRS has issued a revenue ruling which holds that income derived from commodity-linked swaps is not qualifying income for purposes of the Income Requirement. In a subsequent revenue ruling, as well as in a number of follow-on private letter rulings (upon which only the fund that received the private letter ruling may rely), the IRS provides that income from certain alternative investments which create commodity exposure, such as certain commodity -linked or structured notes or a corporate subsidiary that invests in commodities, may be considered qualifying income under the Code. In
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September 2016, the IRS announced that it will no longer issue private letter rulings on questions relating to the treatment of a corporation as a RIC that require a determination of whether a financial instrument or position, such as a commodity-linked or structured note, is a security under section 2(a)(36) of the 1940 Act. (A financial instrument or position that constitutes a security under section 2(a)(36) of the 1940 Act generates qualifying income for a corporation taxed as a regulated investment company.) This caused the IRS to revoke the portion of any rulings that required such a determination, some of which were revoked retroactively and others of which were revoked prospectively as of a date agreed upon with the IRS. Accordingly, a fund may invest in certain commodity-linked notes relying on an opinion of counsel confirming that income from such investments should be qualifying income because such commodity-linked notes constitute securities under section 2(a)(36) of the 1940 Act. In addition, a RIC may gain exposure to commodities through investment in a QPTP such as an exchange-traded fund or ETF that is classified as a partnership and which invests in commodities, or through investment in a wholly-owned subsidiary that is treated as a controlled foreign corporation for federal income tax purposes. Recently released Treasury regulations treat “Subpart F” income (defined in Section 951 of the Code to include passive income such as income from commodity-linked derivatives) as qualifying income, even if a foreign corporation, such as a wholly-owned foreign subsidiary, does not make a distribution of such income. If a distribution is made, such income will be treated as a dividend by the Fund to the extent that , under applicable provisions of the Code, there is a distribution out of the earnings and profits of the foreign corporation attributable to the distribution. Accordingly, the extent to which a fund invests in commodities or commodity-linked derivatives may be limited by the Income Requirement and the Asset Diversification Test, which the fund must continue to satisfy to maintain its status as a regulated investment company. A fund also may be limited in its ability to sell its investments in commodities, commodity-linked derivatives, and certain ETFs or be forced to sell other investments to generate income due to the Income Requirement. If a fund does not appropriately limit such investments or if such investments (or the income earned on such investments) were to be recharacterized for U.S. tax purposes, the fund could fail to qualify as a regulated investment company. In lieu of potential disqualification, a fund is permitted to pay a tax for certain failures to satisfy the Asset Diversification Test or Income Requirement, which, in general, are limited to those due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect.
Securities lending. While securities are loaned out by a fund, the fund generally will receive from the borrower amounts equal to any dividends or interest paid on the borrowed securities. For federal income tax purposes, payments made “in lieu of” dividends are not considered dividend income. These distributions will neither qualify for the reduced rate of taxation for individuals on qualified dividends nor the 50% dividends-received deduction for corporations. Also, any foreign tax withheld on payments made “in lieu of” dividends or interest will not qualify for the pass-through of foreign tax credits to shareholders. Additionally, in the case of a fund with a strategy of investing in tax-exempt securities, any payments made “in lieu of” tax-exempt interest will be considered taxable income to the fund, and thus, to the investors, even though such interest may be tax-exempt when paid to the borrower.
Investments in convertible securities. Convertible debt is ordinarily treated as a “single property” consisting of a pure debt interest until conversion, after which the investment becomes an equity interest. If the security is issued at a premium (i.e., for cash in excess of the face amount payable on retirement), the creditor-holder may amortize the premium over the life of the bond. If the security is issued for cash at a price below its face amount, the creditor-holder must accrue original issue discount in income over the life of the debt. The creditor-holder’s exercise of the conversion privilege is treated as a nontaxable event. Mandatorily convertible debt (e.g., an exchange-traded note or ETN issued in the form of an unsecured obligation that pays a return based on the performance of a specified market index, exchange currency, or commodity) is often, but not always, treated as a contract to buy or sell the reference property rather than debt. Similarly, convertible preferred stock with a mandatory conversion feature is ordinarily, but not always, treated as equity rather than debt. Dividends received generally are qualified dividend income and eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction. In general, conversion of preferred stock for common stock of the same corporation is tax-free. Conversion of preferred stock for cash is a taxable redemption. Any redemption premium for preferred stock that is redeemable by the issuing company might be required to be amortized under original issue discount principles. A change in the conversion ratio or conversion price of a convertible security on account of a dividend paid to the issuer’s other shareholders may result in a deemed distribution of stock to the holders of the convertible security equal to the value of their increased interest in the equity of the issuer. Thus, an increase in the conversion ratio of a convertible security can be treated as a taxable distribution of stock to a holder of the convertible security (without a corresponding receipt of cash by the holder) before the holder has converted the security.
Tax Certification and Backup Withholding. Tax certification and backup withholding tax laws may require that you certify your tax information when you become an investor in the Fund. For U.S. citizens and resident aliens, this certification is made on IRS Form W-9. Under these laws, the Fund must withhold a portion of your taxable distributions and sales proceeds unless you:

provide your correct Social Security or taxpayer identification number;

certify that this number is correct;

certify that you are not subject to backup withholding; and

certify that you are a U.S. person (including a U.S. resident alien).
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The Fund also must withhold if the IRS instructs it to do so. When withholding is required, the amount will be 24% of any distributions or proceeds paid. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld may be credited against the shareholder’s U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the appropriate information is furnished to the IRS. Certain payees and payments are exempt from backup withholding and information reporting.
Non-U.S. investors have special U.S. tax certification requirements. See “Foreign Shareholders - Tax certification and backup withholding.”
Foreign Shareholders. Shareholders who, as to the United States, are nonresident alien individuals, foreign trusts or estates, foreign corporations, or foreign partnerships (foreign shareholder), may be subject to U.S. withholding and estate tax and are subject to special U.S. tax certification requirements.
Taxation of a foreign shareholder depends on whether the income from the Fund is “effectively connected” with a U.S. trade or business carried on by such shareholder.
U.S. withholding tax at the source. If the income from the Fund is not effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business carried on by a foreign shareholder, distributions to such shareholder will be subject to U.S. withholding tax at the rate of 30% (or lower treaty rate) upon the gross amount of the distribution, subject to certain exemptions including those for dividends reported by the Fund to shareholders as:
 

exempt-interest dividends paid by the Fund from its net interest income earned on municipal securities;

capital gain dividends paid by the Fund from its net long-term capital gains (other than those from disposition of a U.S. real property interest), unless you are a nonresident alien present in the United States for a period or periods aggregating 183 days or more during the calendar year; and

interest-related dividends paid by the Fund from its qualified net interest income from U.S. sources and short-term capital gain dividends.
However, the Fund (with the possible exceptions of Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio) does not intend to utilize the exemptions for interest-related dividends paid and short-term capital gain dividends paid. Moreover, notwithstanding such exemptions from U.S. withholding at the source, any dividends and distributions of income and capital gains, including the proceeds from the sale of your Fund shares, will be subject to backup withholding at a rate of 24% if you fail to properly certify that you are not a U.S. person.
Foreign shareholders may be subject to U.S. withholding tax at a rate of 30% on the income resulting from an election to pass-through foreign tax credits to shareholders, but may not be able to claim a credit or deduction with respect to the withholding tax for the foreign tax treated as having been paid by them.
Amounts reported by the Fund to shareholders as capital gain dividends (a) that are attributable to certain capital gain dividends received from a qualified investment entity (QIE) (generally defined as either (i) a U.S. REIT or (ii) a RIC classified as a “U.S. real property holding corporation” or which would be if the exceptions for holding 5% or less of a class of publicly traded shares or an interest in a domestically controlled QIE did not apply), or (b) that are realized by the Fund on the sale of a “U.S. real property interest” (including gain realized on the sale of shares in a QIE other than one that is domestically controlled), will not be exempt from U.S. federal income tax and may be subject to U.S. withholding tax at the rate of 30% (or lower treaty rate) if the Fund by reason of having a REIT strategy is classified as a QIE. If the Fund is so classified, foreign shareholders owning more than 5% of the Fund’s shares may be treated as realizing gain from the disposition of a U.S. real property interest, causing Fund distributions to be subject to U.S. withholding tax at the corporate income tax rate and requiring the filing of a nonresident U.S. income tax return. In addition, if the Fund is classified as a QIE, anti-avoidance rules apply to certain wash sale transactions. Namely, if the Fund is a domestically-controlled QIE and a foreign shareholder disposes of the Fund’s shares prior to the Fund paying a distribution attributable to the disposition of a U.S. real property interest and the foreign shareholder later acquires an identical stock interest in a wash sale transaction, the foreign shareholder may still be required to pay U.S. tax on the Fund’s distribution. Also, the sale of shares of the Fund, if classified as a “U.S. real property holding corporation,” could also be considered a sale of a U.S. real property interest with any resulting gain from such sale being subject to U.S. tax as income “effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business.”
Income effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business. If the income from the Fund is effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business carried on by a foreign shareholder, then ordinary income dividends, capital gain dividends and any gains realized upon the sale or redemption of shares of the Fund will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at the rates applicable to U.S. citizens or domestic corporations and require the filing of a nonresident U.S. income tax return.
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Tax certification and backup withholding. Foreign shareholders may have special U.S. tax certification requirements to avoid backup withholding (at a rate of 24%) and, if applicable, to obtain the benefit of any income tax treaty between the foreign shareholder’s country of residence and the United States. To claim these tax benefits, the foreign shareholder must provide a properly completed Form W-8BEN (or other Form W-8, where applicable, or their substitute forms) to establish his or her status as a non-U.S. investor, to claim beneficial ownership over the assets in the account, and to claim, if applicable, a reduced rate of or exemption from withholding tax under the applicable treaty. A Form W-8BEN provided without a U.S. taxpayer identification number remains in effect for a period of three years beginning on the date that it is signed and ending on the last day of the third succeeding calendar year. However, non-U.S. investors must advise the Fund of any changes of circumstances that would render the information given on the form incorrect, and must then provide a new W-8BEN to avoid the prospective application of backup withholding. Forms W-8BEN with U.S. taxpayer identification numbers remain valid indefinitely, or until the investor has a change of circumstances that renders the form incorrect and necessitates a new form and tax certification. Certain payees and payments are exempt from backup withholding.
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Under FATCA, the Fund will be required to withhold a 30% tax income dividends made by the Fund to certain foreign entities, referred to as foreign financial institutions (FFI) or non-financial foreign entities (NFFE). After December 31, 2018, FATCA withholding also would have applied to certain capital gain distributions, return of capital distributions and the proceeds arising from the sale of Fund shares; however, based on proposed regulations issued by the IRS, which can be relied upon currently, such withholding is no longer required unless final regulations provide otherwise (which is not expected). The FATCA withholding tax generally can be avoided: (a) by an FFI, if it reports certain direct and indirect ownership of foreign financial accounts held by U.S. persons with the FFI and (b) by an NFFE, if it: (i) certifies that it has no substantial U.S. persons as owners or (ii) if it does have such owners, reporting information relating to them. The U.S. Treasury has negotiated intergovernmental agreements (IGA) with certain countries and is in various stages of negotiations with a number of other foreign countries with respect to one or more alternative approaches to implement FATCA.
An FFI can avoid FATCA withholding if it is deemed compliant or by becoming a “participating FFI,” which requires the FFI to enter into a U.S. tax compliance agreement with the IRS under section 1471(b) of the Code (FFI agreement) under which it agrees to verify, report and disclose certain of its U.S. accountholders and meet certain other specified requirements. The FFI will either report the specified information about the U.S. accounts to the IRS, or, to the government of the FFI’s country of residence (pursuant to the terms and conditions of applicable law and an applicable IGA entered into between the U.S. and the FFI’s country of residence), which will, in turn, report the specified information to the IRS. An FFI that is resident in a country that has entered into an IGA with the U.S. to implement FATCA will be exempt from FATCA withholding provided that the FFI shareholder and the applicable foreign government comply with the terms of such agreement.
An NFFE that is the beneficial owner of a payment from the Fund can avoid the FATCA withholding tax generally by certifying that it does not have any substantial U.S. owners or by providing the name, address and taxpayer identification number of each substantial U.S. owner. The NFFE will report the information to the Fund or other applicable withholding agent, which will, in turn, report the information to the IRS.
Such foreign shareholders also may fall into certain exempt, excepted or deemed compliant categories as established by U.S. Treasury regulations, IGAs, and other guidance regarding FATCA. An FFI or NFFE that invests in the Fund will need to provide the Fund with documentation properly certifying the entity’s status under FATCA in order to avoid FATCA withholding. Non-U.S. investors should consult their own tax advisors regarding the impact of these requirements on their investment in the Fund. The requirements imposed by FATCA are different from, and in addition to, the U.S. tax certification rules to avoid backup withholding described above. Shareholders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the application of these requirements to their own situation.
U.S. estate tax. Transfers by gift of shares of the Fund by a foreign shareholder who is a nonresident alien individual will not be subject to U.S. federal gift tax. An individual who, at the time of death, is a foreign shareholder will nevertheless be subject to U.S. federal estate tax with respect to shares at the graduated rates applicable to U.S. citizens and residents, unless a treaty exemption applies. If a treaty exemption is available, a decedent’s estate may nonetheless need to file a U.S. estate tax return to claim the exemption in order to obtain a U.S. federal transfer certificate. The transfer certificate will identify the property (i.e., Fund shares) as to which the U.S. federal estate tax lien has been released. In the absence of a treaty, there is a $13,000 statutory estate tax credit (equivalent to an estate with assets of $60,000).
 
Local Tax Considerations. Rules of state and local taxation of ordinary income, qualified dividend income and capital gain dividends may differ from the rules for U.S. federal income taxation described above. Distributions may also be subject to additional state, local and foreign taxes depending on each shareholder’s particular situation.
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DISTRIBUTION OF SECURITIES
Distribution Plan
The Trust has adopted a distribution plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Funds’ Cash Management Class, Corporate Class, Personal Investment Class, Private Investment Class, Reserve Class and Resource Class (the Plan). The Funds, pursuant to the Plan, pay Invesco Distributors the annual rate of 0.08% for Cash Management Class, 0.03% for Corporate Class, 0.55% for Personal Investment Class, and 0.87% for Reserve Class of each Fund’s average daily net assets. Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, pursuant to the Plan, pay Invesco Distributors the annual rate of 0.30% for Private Investment Class of such Fund’s average daily net assets. Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, pursuant to the Plan, pays Invesco Distributors the annual rate of 0.20% for Resource Class of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, pursuant to the Plan, pay Invesco Distributors the annual rate of 0.16% for Resource Class of such Fund’s average daily net assets.
The Plan is a “compensation-type” plan (Compensation Plan). Amounts payable by a Fund under the Plan need not be directly related to the expenses actually incurred by Invesco Distributors on behalf of each Fund. The Plan does not obligate the Funds to reimburse Invesco Distributors for the actual allocated share of expenses Invesco Distributors may incur in fulfilling its obligations under the Plan. Thus, even if Invesco Distributors’ actual allocated share of expenses exceeds the fee payable to Invesco Distributors at any given time, under the Plan, the Funds will not be obligated to pay more than that fee. If Invesco Distributors’ actual allocated share of expenses is less than the fee it receives, under the Plan, Invesco Distributors will retain the full amount of the fee.
Payments pursuant to the Plan are subject to any applicable limitations imposed by FINRA rules.
See Appendix K for a list of the amounts paid by each class of shares of each Fund pursuant to its distribution plan for the fiscal year and Appendix L for an estimate by category of the allocation of actual fees paid by shares of each Fund pursuant to its distribution plan for the last fiscal year.
As required by Rule 12b-1, the Plan was approved by the Board, including a majority of the trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or in any agreements related to the Plan (the Rule 12b-1 Trustees). In approving the Plan in accordance with the requirements of Rule 12b-1, the trustees considered various factors and determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that the Plan would benefit each class of the Funds and its respective shareholders.
The anticipated benefits that may result from the Plan with respect to each Fund and/or the classes of each Fund and its shareholders include but are not limited to the following: (1) rapid account access; (2) relatively predictable flow of cash; and (3) a well-developed, dependable network of shareholder service agents to help to curb sharp fluctuations in rates of redemptions and sales, thereby reducing the chance that an unanticipated increase in net redemptions could adversely affect the performance of each Fund.
Unless terminated earlier in accordance with their terms, the Plan continues from year to year as long as such continuance is specifically approved, in person, at least annually by the Board, including a majority of the Rule 12b-1 Trustees or, with respect to a particular class, by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of that class.
Any change in the Plan that would increase materially the distribution expenses paid by the applicable class requires shareholder approval; otherwise, the Plan may be amended by the trustees, including a majority of the Rule 12b-1 Trustees, by votes cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting upon such amendment. As long as the Plan is in effect, the selection or nomination of the Independent Trustees is committed to the discretion of the Independent Trustees.
Invesco Distributors may from time to time waive or reduce any portion of its 12b-1 fee. Voluntary fee waivers or reductions may be rescinded at any time without further notice to investors.
The Funds may pay a service fee of up to the cap disclosed in the Fund’s Plan and in any case no greater than 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the its shares, attributable to the customers’ selected dealers and financial institutions to such dealers and financial institutions, including Invesco Distributors, acting as principal, who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to their customers who purchase and own the applicable class of shares of the Fund. Under the terms of a shareholder service agreement, such personal shareholder services include responding to customer inquiries and providing customers with the information about their investments. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under each Plan would constitute an asset-based sales charge.
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Under a shareholder service agreement, a Fund agrees to pay periodically fees to selected dealers and other institutions who render the foregoing services to their customers. The fees payable under a shareholder service agreement will be calculated at the end of each payment period for each business day of the Funds during such period at the annual rate specified in each agreement based on the average daily net asset value of the Funds’ shares purchased or acquired through exchange. Fees shall be paid only to those selected dealers or other institutions who are dealers or institutions of record at the close of business on the last business day of the applicable payment period for the account in which such Fund’s shares are held.
Selected dealers and other institutions entitled to receive compensation for selling Fund shares may receive different compensation for selling shares of one particular class over another. Under the Plan, certain financial institutions which have entered into service agreements and which sell shares of the Funds on an agency basis, may receive payments from the Funds pursuant to the Plan. Invesco Distributors does not act as principal, but rather as agent for the Funds, in making dealer incentive and shareholder servicing payments to dealers and other financial institutions under the Plan. These payments are an obligation of the Funds and not of Invesco Distributors.
If the Plan is terminated or not continued, the Fund would not be contractually obligated to pay Invesco Distributors for any expenses not previously reimbursed by the Fund or recovered through contingent deferred sales charges.
Invesco Distributors has voluntarily undertaken to waive or reduce 12b-1 fees to the extent necessary to assist the Funds in attempting to maintain a positive yield. There is no guarantee that a Fund will maintain a positive yield. That undertaking may be amended or rescinded at any time.
Distributor
The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement relating to the Funds (the Distribution Agreement) with Invesco Distributors, a registered broker-dealer and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco, pursuant to which Invesco Distributors acts as the distributor of the shares of each class of the Funds. The address of Invesco Distributors is 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. Certain trustees and officers of the Trust are affiliated with Invesco Distributors. See “Management of the Trust.”
The Distribution Agreement provides Invesco Distributors with the exclusive right to distribute the shares of each class of the Funds on a continuous basis directly and through other broker dealers with whom Invesco Distributors has entered into selected dealer agreements. Invesco Distributors has not undertaken to sell any specified number of shares of any classes of the Funds. The Distribution Agreement also provides that Invesco Distributors will pay promotional expenses, including the incremental costs of printing prospectuses and statements of additional information, annual reports and other periodic reports for distribution to persons who are not shareholders of the Trust and the costs of preparing and distributing any other supplemental sales literature.
The Trust (on behalf of any class of the Funds) or Invesco Distributors may terminate the Distribution Agreement on sixty (60) days’ written notice without penalty. The Distribution Agreement will terminate automatically in the event of its assignment.
Invesco Distributors may, from time to time at its expense, pay a fee to broker-dealers, banks or other financial institutions for operations and/or marketing support, including support for distribution programs or platforms. Such fees will not impose additional expenses on a class, nor will they change the price paid by investors for the purchase of the applicable classes’ shares or the amount that any particular class will receive as proceeds from such sales.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial statements for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, including the notes thereto and the reports of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP thereon, are incorporated by reference from each Fund’s most recent Annual Report to shareholders contained in the Trust’s Form N-CSR filed on [           ], which is incorporated by reference into this SAI.
The portions of such Annual Reports that are not specifically listed above are not incorporated by reference into this SAI and are not a part of this Registration Statement.
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APPENDIX A - RATINGS OF DEBT SECURITIES
 The following is a description of the factors underlying the debt ratings of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch.
Moody’s Long-Term Debt Ratings
 Aaa: Obligations rated 'Aaa' are judged to be of the highest quality, subject to the lowest level of credit risk.
 Aa: Obligations rated 'Aa' are judged to be of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk.
 A: Obligations rated 'A' are judged to be upper-medium grade and are subject to low credit risk.
 Baa: Obligations rated 'Baa' are judged to be medium-grade and subject to moderate credit risk and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics.
 Ba: Obligations rated 'Ba' are judged to be speculative and are subject to substantial credit risk.
 B: Obligations rated 'B' are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk.
 Caa: Obligations rated 'Caa' are judged to be speculative of poor standing and are subject to very high credit risk.
 Ca: Obligations rated 'Ca' are highly speculative and are likely in, or very near, default, with some prospect of recovery of principal and interest.
 C: Obligations rated 'C' are the lowest rated and are typically in default, with little prospect for recovery of principal or interest.
Note: Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each generic rating classification from Aa through Caa. The modifier 1 indicates that the obligation ranks in the higher end of its generic rating category; the modifier 2 indicates a mid-range ranking; and the modifier 3 indicates a ranking in the lower end of that generic rating category. Additionally, a “(hyb)” indicator is appended to all ratings of hybrid securities issued by banks, insurers, finance companies, and securities firms*.
* By their terms, hybrid securities allow for the omission of scheduled dividends, interest, or principal payments, which can potentially result in impairment if such an omission occurs. Hybrid securities may also be subject to contractually allowable write-downs of principal that could result in impairment. Together with the hybrid indicator, the long-term obligation rating assigned to a hybrid security is an expression of the relative credit risk associated with that security.
Moody’s Short-Term Prime Rating System
 P-1: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-1 have a superior ability to repay short-term debt obligations.
 P-2: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-2 have a strong ability to repay short-term debt obligations.
 P-3: Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Prime-3 have an acceptable ability to repay short-term obligations.
 NP (Not Prime): Issuers (or supporting institutions) rated Not Prime do not fall within any of the Prime rating categories.
Moody’s MIG/VMIG US Short-Term Ratings
Short-Term Obligation Ratings
  While the global short-term ‘prime’ rating scale is applied to US municipal tax-exempt commercial paper, these programs are typically backed by external letters of credit or liquidity facilities and their short-term prime
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ratings usually map to the long-term rating of the enhancing bank or financial institution and not to the municipality’s rating. Other short-term municipal obligations, which generally have different funding sources for repayment, are rated using two additional short-term rating scales (i.e., the MIG and VMIG scales discussed below).
  The Municipal Investment Grade (MIG) scale is used to rate US municipal bond anticipation notes of up to three years maturity. Municipal notes rated on the MIG scale may be secured by either pledged revenues or proceeds of a take-out financing received prior to note maturity. MIG ratings expire at the maturity of the obligation, and the issuer’s long-term rating is only one consideration in assigning the MIG rating. MIG ratings are divided into three levels—MIG 1 through MIG 3—while speculative grade short-term obligations are designated SG.
MIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by established cash flows, highly reliable liquidity support, or demonstrated broad-based access to the market for refinancing.
MIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Margins of protection are ample, although not as large as in the preceding group.
MIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Liquidity and cash-flow protection may be narrow, and market access for refinancing is likely to be less well-established. 
SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Debt instruments in this category may lack sufficient margins of protection.
Demand Obligation Ratings
  In the case of variable rate demand obligations (VRDOs), a two-component rating is assigned. The components are a long-term rating and a short-term demand obligation rating. The long-term rating addresses the issuer’s ability to meet scheduled principal and interest payments. The short-term demand obligation rating addresses the ability of the issuer or the liquidity provider to make payments associated with the purchase-price-upon-demand feature (“demand feature”) of the VRDO. The short-term demand obligation rating uses the VMIG scale. VMIG ratings with liquidity support use as an input the short-term Counterparty Risk Assessment of the support provider, or the long-term rating of the underlying obligor in the absence of third party liquidity support. Transitions of VMIG ratings of demand obligations with conditional liquidity support differ from transitions on the Prime scale to reflect the risk that external liquidity support will terminate if the issuer’s long-term rating drops below investment grade. Please see our methodology that discusses demand obligations with conditional liquidity support.
  We typically assign the VMIG short-term demand obligation rating if the frequency of the demand feature is less than every three years. If the frequency of the demand feature is less than three years but the purchase price is payable only with remarketing proceeds, the short-term demand obligation rating is “NR”.
VMIG 1: This designation denotes superior credit quality. Excellent protection is afforded by the superior short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely parment of purchase price upon demand
VMIG 2: This designation denotes strong credit quality. Good protection is afforded by the strong short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand. 
VMIG 3: This designation denotes acceptable credit quality. Adequate protection is afforded by the satisfactory short-term credit strength of the liquidity provider and structural and legal protections that ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.
SG: This designation denotes speculative-grade credit quality. Demand features rated in this category may be supported by a liquidity provider that does not have an investment grade shorr-term rating or
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 may lack the structural and/or legal protections necessary to ensure the timely payment of purchase price upon demand.
Standard & Poor’s Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings
  Issue credit ratings are based, in varying degrees, on S&P Global Ratings’ analysis of the following considerations:
The likelihood of payment--the capacity and willingness of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on an obligation in accordance with the terms of the obligation;
The nature and provisions of the financial obligation, and the promise we impute; and
The protection afforded by, and relative position of, the financial obligation in the event of bankruptcy, reorganization, or other arrangement under the laws of bankruptcy and other laws affecting creditors' rights.
  Issue ratings are an assessment of default risk but may incorporate an assessment of relative seniority or ultimate recovery in the event of default. Junior obligations are typically rated lower than senior obligations, to reflect the lower priority in bankruptcy, as noted above. (Such differentiation may apply when an entity has both senior and subordinated obligations, secured and unsecured obligations, or operating company and holding company obligations.)

AAA: An obligation rated 'AAA' has the highest rating assigned by S&P Global Ratings. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation is extremely strong.
AA: An obligation rated 'AA' differs from the highest-rated obligations only to a small degree. The obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation is very strong.
A: An obligation rated 'A' is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligations in higher-rated categories. However, the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation is still strong.
BBB: An obligation rated 'BBB' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to weaken the obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation.   

BB, B, CCC, CC and C: Obligations rated 'BB', 'B', 'CCC' 'CC', and 'C' are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. 'BB' indicates the least degree of speculation and 'C' the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major expsure to adverse conditions. 
BB: An obligation rated 'BB' is less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business, financial or economic conditions which could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation.
B: An obligation rated 'B' is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated 'BB', but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitments on the obligation.
CCC: An obligation rated 'CCC' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions for the obligor to meet its financial commitments on the obligation. In the event of adverse business, financial, or economic conditions, the obligor is not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitments on the obligation.
CC: An obligation rated 'CC' is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment. The 'CC' rating is used when a default has not yet occurred but S&P Global Ratings expects default to be a virtual certainty, regardless of the anticipated time to default.  
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C: An obligation rated 'C' is currently highly vulnerable to nonpayment, and the obligation is expected to have lower relative seniority or lower ultimate recovery compared with obligations that are rated higher.  
D: An obligation rated 'D' is in default or in breach of an imputed promise. For non-hybrid capital instruments, the 'D' rating category is used when payments on an obligation are not made on the date due, unless S&P Global Ratings believes that such payments will be made within five business days in the absence of a stated grace period or within the earlier of the stated grace period or 30 calendar days. The 'D' rating also will be used upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions. An obligation's rating is lowered to 'D' if it is subject to a distressed exchange offer.
Plus (+) or minus (-): The ratings from 'AA' to 'CCC' may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories.
NR: This indicates that no rating has been requested, or that there is insufficient information on which to base a rating, or that S&P Global Ratings does not rate a particular obligation as a matter of policy.
Standard & Poor’s Short-Term Issue Credit Ratings
A-1: An obligor rated 'A-1' has strong capacity to meet its financial commitments. It is rated in the highest category by S&P Global Ratings. Within this category, certain obligors are designated with a plus sign (+). This indicates that the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitments is extremely strong.
A-2: An obligor rated 'A-2' has satisfactory capacity to meet its financial commitments. However, it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than obligors in the highest rating category.
A-3: An obligor rated 'A-3' has adequate capacity to meet its financial obligations. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to weaken the obligor's capacity to meet its financial commitments.
B: An obligor rated 'B' is regarded as vulnerable and has significant speculative characteristics. The obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitments; however, it faces major ongoing uncertainties that could lead to the obligor's inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitments.
C: An obligor rated 'C' is currently vulnerable to nonpayment that would result in an 'SD' or 'D' issuer rating and is dependent upon favorable business, financial, and economic conditions to meet its financial commitments.
SD and D: An obligor is rated 'SD' (selective default) or 'D' if S&P Global Ratings considers there to be a default on one or more of its financial obligations, whether long- or short-term, including rated and unrated obligations but excluding hybrid instruments classified as regulatory capital or in nonpayment according to terms. A 'D' rating is assigned when S&P Global Ratings believes that the default will be a general default and that the obligor will fail to pay all or substantially all of its obligations as they come due. An 'SD' rating is assigned when S&P Global Ratings believes that the obligor has selectively defaulted on a specific issue or class of obligations but it will continue to meet its payment obligations on other issues or classes of obligations in a timely manner. A rating on an obligor is lowered to 'D' or 'SD' if it is conducting a distressed exchange offer.
Standard & Poor’s Municipal Short-Term Note Ratings Definitions
  An S&P Global Ratings U.S. municipal note rating reflects S&P Global Ratings’ opinion about the liquidity factors and market access risks unique to the notes. Notes due in three years or less will likely receive a note rating. Notes with an original maturity of more than three years will most likely receive a long-term debt rating. In determining which type of rating, if any, to assign, S&P Global Ratings’ analysis will review the following considerations:
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Amortization schedule -- the larger final maturity relative to other maturities, the more likely it will be treated as a note; and
Source of payment -- the more dependent the issue is on the market for its refinancing, the more likely it will be treated as a note.
 Note rating symbols are as follows:
SP-1: Strong capacity to pay principal and interest. An issue determined to possess a very strong capacity to pay debt service is given a plus (+) designation.
SP-2: Satisfactory capacity to pay principal and interest, with some vulnerability to adverse financial and economic changes over the term of the notes.
SP-3: Speculative capacity to pay principal and interest.
D: ‘D’ is assigned upon failure to pay the note when due, completion of a distressed exchange offer, or the filing of a bankruptcy petition or the taking of similar action and where default on an obligation is a virtual certainty, for example due to automatic stay provisions.
Standard & Poor’s Dual Ratings
  Dual ratings may be assigned to debt issues that have a put option or demand feature. The first component of the rating addresses the likelihood of repayment of principal and interest as due, and the second component of the rating addresses only the demand feature. The first component of the rating can relate to either a short-term or long-term transaction and accordingly use either short-term or long-term rating symbols. The second component of the rating relates to the put option and is assigned a short-term rating symbol (for example, 'AAA/A-1+' or 'A-1+/A-1'). With U.S. municipal short-term demand debt, the U.S. municipal short-term note rating symbols are used for the first component of the rating (for example, 'SP-1+/A-1+').
Fitch Credit Rating Scales
  Fitch Ratings publishes opinions on a variety of scales. The most common of these are credit ratings, but the agency also publishes ratings, scores and other relative opinions relating to financial or operational strength. For example, Fitch also provides specialized ratings of servicers of residential and commercial mortgages, asset managers and funds. In each case, users should refer to the definitions of each individual scale for guidance on the dimensions of risk covered in each assessment.
  Fitch’s credit ratings relating to issuers are an opinion on the relative ability of an entity to meet financial commitments, such as interest, preferred dividends, repayment of principal, insurance claims or counterparty obligations. Credit ratings relating to securities and obligations of an issuer can include a recovery expectation (please see section Specific Limitations Relating to Credit Rating Scales for details). Credit ratings are used by investors as indications of the likelihood of receiving the money owed to them in accordance with the terms on which they invested. The agency's credit ratings cover the global spectrum of corporate, sovereign financial, bank, insurance, and public finance entities (including supranational and sub-national entities) and the securities or other obligations they issue, as well as structured finance securities backed by receivables or other financial assets.
  The terms “investment grade” and “speculative grade” have established themselves over time as shorthand to describe the categories ‘AAA’ to ‘BBB’ (investment grade) and ‘BB’ to ‘D’ (speculative grade). The terms investment grade and speculative grade are market conventions and do not imply any recommendation or endorsement of a specific security for investment purposes. Investment grade categories indicate relatively low to moderate credit risk, while ratings in the speculative categories either signal a higher level of credit risk or that a default has already occurred.
  For the convenience of investors, Fitch may also include issues relating to a rated issuer that are not and have not been rated on its web page. Such issues are also denoted as ‘NR’.
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  Credit ratings express risk in relative rank order, which is to say they are ordinal measures of credit risk and are not predictive of a specific frequency of default or loss. For information about the historical performance of ratings please refer to Fitch’s Ratings Transition and Default studies which detail the historical default rates and their meaning. The European Securities and Markets Authority also maintains a central repository of historical default rates.
  Fitch’s credit ratings do not directly address any risk other than credit risk. In particular, ratings do not deal with the risk of a market value loss on a rated security due to changes in interest rates, liquidity and other market considerations. However, in terms of payment obligation on the rated liability, market risk may be considered to the extent that it influences the ability of an issuer to pay upon a commitment. Ratings nonetheless do not reflect market risk to the extent that they influence the size or other conditionality of the obligation to pay upon a commitment (for example, in the case of index-linked bonds).
  In the default components of ratings assigned to individual obligations or instruments, the agency typically rates to the likelihood of non-payment or default in accordance with the terms of that instrument’s documentation. In limited cases, Fitch may include additional considerations (i.e. rate to a higher or lower standard than that implied in the obligation’s documentation).
  The primary credit rating scales can be used to provide a rating of privately issued obligations or certain note issuance programs or for private ratings. In this case the rating is not published, but only provided to the issuer or its agents in the form of a rating letter.
  The primary credit rating scales may also be used to provide ratings for a more narrow scope, including interest strips and return of principal or in other forms of opinions such as Credit Opinions or Rating Assessment Services. Credit Opinions are either a notch- or category-specific view using the primary rating scale and omit one or more characteristics of a full rating or meet them to a different standard. Credit Opinions will be indicated using a lower case letter symbol combined with either an '*' (e.g. 'bbb+*') or (cat) suffix to denote the opinion status. Credit Opinions will be point-in-time typically but may be monitored if the analytical group believes information will be sufficiently available. Rating Assessment Services are a notch-specific view using the primary rating scale of how an existing or potential rating may be changed by a given set of hypothetical circumstances. Rating Assessments are point-in-time opinions. Rating Assessments are not monitored; they are not placed on Watch or assigned an Outlook and are not published.
Fitch Long-Term Rating Scales
Issuer Default Ratings
 

Rated entities in a number of sectors, including financial and non-financial corporations, sovereigns, insurance companies and certain sectors within public finance, are generally assigned Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs). IDRs are also assigned to certain entities in global infrastructure and project finance. IDRs opine on an entity’s relative vulnerability to default on financial obligations. The threshold default risk addressed by the IDR is generally that of the financial obligations whose non-payment would best reflect the uncured failure of that entity. As such, IDRs also address relative vulnerability to bankruptcy, administrative receivership or similar concepts.
In aggregate, IDRs provide an ordinal ranking of issuers based on the agency’s view of their relative vulnerability to default, rather than a prediction of a specific percentage likelihood of default.
Country Ceilings.
Country Ceilings are expressed using the symbols of the long-term issuer primary credit rating scale and relate to sovereign jurisdictions also rated by Fitch on the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) scale. They reflect the agency’s judgment regarding the risk of capital and exchange controls being imposed by the sovereign authorities that would prevent or materially impede the private sector’s ability to convert local currency into foreign currency and transfer to non-resident creditors — transfer and convertibility (T&C) risk. They are not ratings but expressions of a cap for the foreign currency issuer ratings of most, but not all, issuers in a given country. Given the close correlation between sovereign credit and T&C risks, the Country Ceiling may exhibit a greater degree of volatility than would normally be expected when it lies above the sovereign Foreign Currency Rating.
AAA: Highest credit quality.
  'AAA' ratings denote the lowest expectation of default risk. They are assigned only in cases of exceptionally strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is highly unlikely to be adversely affected by foreseeable events.
AA: Very high credit quality.
  'AA' ratings denote expectations of very low default risk. They indicate very strong capacity for payment of financial commitments. This capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events.
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A: High credit quality.
  'A' ratings denote expectations of low default risk. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered strong. This capacity may, nevertheless, be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than is the case for higher ratings.
BBB: Good credit quality.
  'BBB' ratings indicate that expectations of default risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.
BB: Speculative.
  'BB' ratings indicate an elevated vulnerability to default risk, particularly in the event of adverse changes in business or economic conditions over time; however, business or financial flexibility exists that supports the servicing of financial commitments.
B: Highly speculative.
  'B' ratings indicate that material default risk is present, but a limited margin of safety remains. Financial commitments are currently being met; however, capacity for continued payment is vulnerable to deterioration in the business and economic environment.
CCC: Substantial credit risk.
  Default is a real possibility.
CC: Very high levels of credit risk.
  Default of some kind appears probable.
C: Near default
  A default or default-like process has begun, or the issuer is in standstill, or for a closed funding vehicle, payment capacity is irrevocably impaired. Conditions that are indicative of a 'C' category rating for an issuer include:
a. the issuer has entered into a grace or cure period following non-payment of a material financial obligation;
b. the issuer has entered into a temporary negotiated waiver or standstill agreement following a payment default on a material financial obligation; or
c. the formal announcement by the issuer or their agent of a distressed debt exchange;
d. a closed financing vehicle where payment capacity is irrevocably impaired such that it is not expected to pay interest and/or principal in full during the life of the transaction, but where no payment default is imminent
RD: Restricted default.
 ‘RD’ ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch’s opinion has experienced:
 a. an uncured payment default or distressed debt exchange on a bond, loan or other material financial obligation, but
 b. has not entered into bankruptcy filings, administration, receivership, liquidation, or other formal winding-up procedure, and
 c. has not otherwise ceased operating.
 This would include:
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 i. the selective payment default on a specific class or currency of debt;
 ii. the uncured expiry of any applicable grace period, cure period or default forbearance period following a payment default on a bank loan, capital markets security or   other material financial obligation;
 iii. the extension of multiple waivers or forbearance periods upon a payment default on one or more material financial obligations, either in series or in parallel; ordinary  execution of a distressed debt exchange on one or more material financial obligations.
D: Default.
  'D' ratings indicate an issuer that in Fitch Ratings' opinion has entered into bankruptcy filings, administration, receivership, liquidation or other formal winding-up procedure or which has otherwise ceased business.
  Default ratings are not assigned prospectively to entities or their obligations; within this context, non-payment on an instrument that contains a deferral feature or grace period will generally not be considered a default until after the expiration of the deferral or grace period, unless a default is otherwise driven by bankruptcy or other similar circumstance, or by a distressed debt exchange.
  In all cases, the assignment of a default rating reflects the agency's opinion as to the most appropriate rating category consistent with the rest of its universe of ratings and may differ from the definition of default under the terms of an issuer's financial obligations or local commercial practice.
Notes
  The modifiers + or - may be appended to a rating to denote relative status within major rating categories. Such suffixes are not added to the 'AAA' Long-Term IDR category, or to Long-Term IDR categories below 'B'.
FITCH SHORT-TERM RATING SCALES
  A short-term issuer or obligation rating is based in all cases on the short-term vulnerability to default of the rated entity and relates to the capacity to meet financial obligations in accordance with the documentation governing the relevant obligation. Short-term deposit ratings may be adjusted for loss severity. Short-Term Ratings are assigned to obligations whose initial maturity is viewed as "short term" based on market convention. Typically, this means up to 13 months for corporate, sovereign, and structured obligations and up to 36 months for obligations in U.S. public finance markets.
F1: Highest Short-Term Credit Quality. Indicates the strongest intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments; may have an added “+” to denote any exceptionally strong credit feature.
F2: Good Short-Term Credit Quality. Good intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments.
F3: Fair Short-Term Credit Quality. The intrinsic capacity for timely payment of financial commitments is adequate.
B: Speculative Short-Term Credit Quality. Minimal capacity for timely payment of financial commitments, plus heightened vulnerability to near term adverse changes in financial and economic conditions.
C: High Short-Term Default Risk. Default is a real possibility.
RD: Restricted Default. Indicates an entity that has defaulted on one or more of its financial commitments, although it continues to meet other financial obligations. Typically applicable to entity ratings only.
D: Default. Indicates a broad-based default event for an entity, or the default of a short-term obligation.
A-8

APPENDIX B [To be updated]
PERSONS TO WHOM INVESCO PROVIDES
NON-PUBLIC PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS ON AN ONGOING BASIS
(as of [              ], 2020)
 
   
Service Provider
 
Disclosure Category
 
ABN AMRO Financial Services, Inc.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Absolute Color
Financial Printer
Anglemyer & Co.
Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
AXA
Other
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP
Special Insurance Counsel
Barclays Capital, Inc.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Blaylock Robert Van LLC
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
BB&T Capital Markets
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Bear Stearns Pricing Direct, Inc.
Pricing Vendor (for certain Invesco Funds)
BLNS Securities Ltd.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
BOSC, Inc.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Securities Lender (for certain Invesco Funds)
Cabrera Capital Markets
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Charles River Systems, Inc.
System Provider
Chas. P. Young Co.
Financial Printer
Cirrus Research, LLC
Trading System
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Commerce Capital Markets
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Crane Data, LLC
Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
Credit Suisse International / Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd.
Service Provider
Crews & Associates
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
D.A. Davidson & Co.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Dechert LLP
Legal Counsel
DEPFA First Albany
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
E.K. Riley Investments LLC
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Empirical Research Partners
Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
Finacorp Securities
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
First Miami Securities
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
First Southwest Co.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
First Tryon Securities
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Fitch, Inc.
Rating & Ranking Agency (for certain Invesco Funds)
FT Interactive Data Corporation
Pricing Vendor
FTN Financial Group
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
GainsKeeper
Software Provider (for certain Invesco Funds)
GCom2 Solutions
Software Provider (for certain Invesco Funds)
George K. Baum & Company
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Glass, Lewis & Co.
System Provider (for certain Invesco Funds)
Global Trading Analytics, LLC
Software Provider
Global Trend Alert
Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
Hattier, Sanford & Reynoir
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
ICI (Investment Company Institute)
Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
ICRA Online Ltd.
Rating & Ranking Agency (for certain Invesco Funds)
Lincoln Investment Advisors Corporation
Other
iMoneyNet, Inc.
Rating & Ranking Agency (for certain Invesco Funds)
Initram Data, Inc.
Pricing Vendor
Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc.
Proxy Voting Service (for certain Invesco Funds)
Invesco Investment Services, Inc.
Transfer Agent
Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.
System Provider (for certain Invesco Funds)
B-1


Service Provider
 
 
Disclosure Category
 
Investment Company Institute
Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
Investortools, Inc.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
ITG, Inc.
Pricing Vendor (for certain Invesco Funds)
J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc.
Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.\Citigroup Global Markets Inc.\JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Lender (for certain Invesco Funds)
J.P. Morgan Securities
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC
Sub-advisor (for certain sub-advised accounts)
Jorden Burt LLP
Special Insurance Counsel
KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Legal Counsel
Lebenthal & Co. LLC
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Lipper, Inc.
Rating & Ranking Agency (for certain Invesco Funds)
Loan Pricing Corporation
Pricing Service (for certain Invesco Funds)
Loop Capital Markets
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
M.R. Beal
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
MarkIt Group Limited
Pricing Vendor (for certain Invesco Funds)
Merrill Communications LLC
Financial Printer
Mesirow Financial, Inc.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Middle Office Solutions
Software Provider
Moody’s Investors Service
Rating & Ranking Agency (for certain Invesco Funds)
Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Morrison Foerster LLP
Legal Counsel
MS Securities Services, Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated
Securities Lender (for certain Invesco Funds)
Muzea Insider Consulting Services, LLC
Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
Ness USA Inc.
System provider
Noah Financial, LLC
Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
Omgeo LLC
Trading System
Piper Jaffray
Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
Prager, Sealy & Co.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (for all Invesco Funds)
Protective Securities
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Ramirez & Co., Inc.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
RBC Capital Markets
Analyst (for certain Invesco Funds)
RBC Dain Rauscher Incorporated
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Reuters America LLC
Pricing Service (for certain Invesco Funds)
Rice Financial Products
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
RR Donnelley Financial
Financial Printer
Ryan Beck & Co.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
SAMCO Capital Markets, Inc.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Siebert Brandford Shank & Co., L.L.C.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Simon Printing Company
Financial Printer
Southwest Precision Printers, Inc.
Financial Printer
Southwest Securities
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Standard and Poor’s/Standard and Poor’s Securities Evaluations, Inc.
Pricing Service and Rating and Ranking Agency (each, respectively, for certain Invesco Funds)
StarCompliance, Inc.
System Provider
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Custodian, Lender, Securities Lender, and System Provider (each, respectively, for certain Invesco Funds)
Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
B-2


Service Provider
 
 
Disclosure Category
 
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
Legal Counsel
The Bank of New York
Custodian and Securities Lender (each, respectively, for certain Invesco Funds)
The MacGregor Group, Inc.
Software Provider
The Savader Group LLC
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Thomson Information Services Incorporated
Software Provider
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
VCI Group Inc.
Financial Printer
Vining Sparks IBG
Broker (for Certain Invesco Funds)
W.H Mell Associates, Inc.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Wachovia National Bank, N.A.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
Western Lithograph
Financial Printer
Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital L.L.C.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
William Blair & Co.
Broker (for certain Invesco Funds)
XSP, LLC\Solutions Plus, Inc.
Software Provider
 
B-3

APPENDIX C
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
AS OF JULY 31, 2020
 
The address of each trustee and officer is 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, 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 Trusteeship(s)/
Directorship
Held by Trustee/
Director During Past
5 Years
 
Interested Trustees:
Martin L. Flanagan1 - 1960
Trustee and Vice Chair
2007
Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee and Vice Chair, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business 
Formerly: Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco  Institutional (N.A.), Inc.);  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. (formerly IVZ Inc.) (holding company), Invesco Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization)
202
None
 
 
 
 
 

1 
Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser.
C-1


         
 
 
 
 
 
 
Independent Trustees
 
 
 
 
 
Bruce L. Crockett – 1944
Trustee and Chair
2003
Chairman, Crockett Technologies Associates (technology consulting company)
 
Formerly: Director, Captaris (unified messaging provider); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, COMSAT Corporation; Chairman, Board of Governors of INTELSAT (international communications company); ACE Limited (insurance company); Independent Directors Council and Investment Company Institute: Member of the Audit Committee, Investment Company Institute; Member of the Executive Committee and Chair of the Governance Committee, Independent Directors Council
202
Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee, ALPS (Attorneys Liability Protection Society) (insurance company); Director and Member of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee, Ferroglobe PLC (metallurgical company)
 
 
 
 
 
David C. Arch – 1945
Trustee
2010
Chairman of Blistex Inc. (consumer health care products manufacturer); Member, World Presidents’ Organization
202
Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
 
 
 
 
 
Beth Ann Brown – 1968
Trustee
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; Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds
202
Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); and Vice President and Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit)
 
 
 
 
 
C-2


Jack M. Fields – 1952
Trustee
2003
Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Board Member Impact(Ed) (non-profit)
 
Formerly: Owner and Chief Executive Officer, Dos Angeles Ranch L.P. (cattle, hunting, corporate entertainment); Director, Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); Chief Executive Officer, Texana Timber LP (sustainable forestry company); Director of Cross Timbers Quail Research Ranch (non-profit); and member of the U.S. House of Representatives
202
Member, Board of Directors of Baylor College of Medicine
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
202
Resideo Technologies, Inc. (Technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Investment Company Institute (professional organization); Independent Directors Council (professional organization)
         
 
 
 
 
 
C-3


Eli Jones – 1961
Trustee
2016
Professor and Dean, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University
 
Formerly: Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; Director, Arvest Bank
202
Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)
 
 
 
 
 
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; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds
202
Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds); Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees and Audit Committee Member
 
 
 
 
 
C-4


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
202
Blue Hills Bank; Chairman, Bentley University; Member, Business School Advisory Council; and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prema Mathai-Davis – 1950
Trustee
2003
Retired
 
Formerly: Co-Owner & 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; Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute
202
None
 
 
 
 
 
Joel W. Motley – 1952
Trustee
2019
Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank; Member of the Vestry of Trinity Wall Street; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Finance and Budget Committee of the Council on Foreign Relations, Member of the Investment Committee and Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of the Investment Committee and Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization)
 
Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds; Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor); and Member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street
202
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); Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism)
 
 
 
 
 
Teresa M. Ressel — 1962
Trustee
2017
Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations
 
Formerly: CEO UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); COO Americas UBS AG (investment banking); Sr. Management Team
202
Elucida Oncology (nanotechnology & medical particles company);
 
 
 
 
 
C-5


   
Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury
202
Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corporation (semiconductor manufacturing)
 
Ann Barnett Stern – 1957
Trustee
2017
President and Chief Executive Officer, Houston Endowment Inc. (private philanthropic institution)
 
Formerly: Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Texas Children’s Hospital; Attorney, Beck, Redden and Secrest, LLP; Business Law Instructor, University of St. Thomas; Attorney, Andrews & Kurth LLP; Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
202
None
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Robert C. Troccoli – 1949
2016
Retired
202
None
Trustee
 
Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Senior Partner, KPMG LLP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Daniel S. Vandivort –1954
Trustee
2019
Trustee, Board of Trustees, Huntington Disease Foundation of America; and President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management)
Formerly: Trustee and Governance Chair, of certain Oppenheimer Funds; and Treasurer, Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America
202
None
 
 
 
 
 
James D. Vaughn – 1945
Trustee
2019
Retired
 
Formerly: Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Schroder Funds; Board Member, Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network (economic development corporation); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds
202
Board member and Chairman of Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank; Trustee and Investment Committee member, University of South Dakota Foundation; Board member, Audit Committee Member and past Board Chair, Junior Achievement (non-profit)
 
 
 
 
 
Christopher L. Wilson –
 
2017
Retired
 
 
202
EnAIble, Inc. (technology)
 
 
C-6


1957
Trustee, Vice Chair and Chair Designate
 
Formerly: Director, TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); Managing Partner, CT2, LLC (investing and consulting firm); President/Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Funds, Bank of America Corporation; President/Chief Executive Officer, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc.; Principal & Director of Operations, Scudder Funds, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Investments
 
Formerly: ISO New England, Inc. (non- profit organization managing regional electricity market)
 


C-7


Officers
 
 
 
 
 
Sheri Morris – 1964
President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer
2003
Head of Global Fund Services, Invesco Ltd.; President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and 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; and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc.
 
Formerly: Vice President and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset
N/A
N/A
 
 
Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, Invesco Exchange- Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Russell C. Burk – 1958
Senior Vice President and Senior Officer
2005
Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds
N/A
N/A
 
 
 
 
 
C-8


Jeffrey H. Kupor – 1968
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
2018
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, Invesco Indexing LLC; Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC
 
Formerly: 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.; and Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.
 
 
N/A
N/A
C-9


Andrew R.
Schlossberg –
1974
Senior Vice President
2019
Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.
 
Formerly: Director, Invesco UK Limited; Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Asset Management Limited and Invesco Fund Managers Limited; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Administration Services Limited and Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Head of EMEA, Invesco Ltd.; President, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust; Managing Director and Principal Executive Officer, Invesco Capital Management LLC
N/A
N/A
 
 
 
 
 
C-10


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; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds  Inc.); Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); and 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.; President, Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée; and President, Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltée
 
Formerly: 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
N/A
N/A
C-11


   
Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser)
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gregory G. McGreevey - 1962
Senior Vice President
2012
Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; and President, SNW Asset Management Corporation and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Chairman and Director, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.
 
Formerly: Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds
 
 
N/A
N/A
Kelli Gallegos – 1970
Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer
2008
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer – Investments Pool, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Principal Financial and Accounting Officer – Pooled Investments, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Vice President and Treasurer, 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; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.
 
Formerly: Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Assistant Treasurer, 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; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds
 
 
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; OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc., and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.
 
N/A
N/A
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Todd F. Kuehl – 1969
Chief Compliance Officer
2020
Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, 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
Michael McMaster – 1962
Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
2020
Head of Global Fund Services Tax; Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC, 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: Senior Vice President – Managing Director of Tax Services, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS)
N/A
N/A
 
 
 
 
 

 
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Trustee Ownership of Fund Shares as of December 31, 2019 [To be updated]

 
Name of Trustee
 
 
Dollar Range of Equity Securities Per 
Fund
 
Aggregate Dollar Range
of Equity Securities in All Registered
Investment
Companies Overseen by
Trustee in Invesco
Funds
 
Interested Persons
 
 
Martin L. Flanagan
[                                ]
Over $100,000
Independent Trustees
 
 
David C. Arch
[                                ]
Over $100,000
Beth Ann Brown
[                                ]
Over $100,000
Bruce L. Crockett
[                                ]
Over $100,0002
Jack M. Fields
[                                ]
Over $100,000
Cynthia Hostetler
[                                ]
Over $100,0002
Eli Jones
[                                ]
Over $100,0002
Elizabeth Krentzman
[                                ]
Over $100,000
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr.
[                                ]
Over $100,0002
Prema Mathai-Davis
[                                ]
Over $100,0002
Joel W. Motley
[                                ]
Over $100,0002
Teresa M. Ressel
[                                ]
None
Ann Barnett Stern
[                                ]
Over $100,0002
Robert C. Troccoli
[                                ]
Over $100,0002
Daniel S. Vandivort
[                                ]
Over $100,0002
James D. Vaughn
[                                ]
Over $100,0002
Christopher L. Wilson
[                                ]
Over $100,0002
     

2 
Includes total amount of compensation deferred by the trustee at his or her election pursuant to a deferred compensation plan. Such deferred compensation is placed in a deferral account and deemed to be invested in one or more of the Invesco Funds.
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APPENDIX D [To be updated]
TRUSTEE COMPENSATION TABLE

Set forth below is information regarding compensation paid or accrued for each trustee of the Trust who was not affiliated with Invesco during the year ended December 31, 2019, unless otherwise noted:
 
         
Trustee
 
 
Aggregate
Compensation
from the Trust(1)
 
Retirement
Benefits
Accrued By All
Invesco Funds
 
Estimated Annual
Benefits Upon
Retirement for
Invesco Funds(2)
 
Total Compensation
from All Invesco
Funds Paid to the
Trustees(3)
 
Independent Trustees(4)
 
 
 
 
David C. Arch 
$               [  ]
—   
$205,000
$              410,486
Beth Ann Brown(6) 
[  ]
—   
—   
191,316
Bruce L. Crockett 
[  ]
—   
205,000
679,516
Jack M. Fields 
[  ]
—   
205,000
409,378
Cynthia Hostetler 
[  ]
—   
—   
374,320
Eli Jones 
[  ]
—   
—   
391,836
Elizabeth Krentzman(6)
[  ]
—   
—   
192,066
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr.(5)
[  ]
—   
—   
306,732
Prema Mathai-Davis 
[  ]
—   
205,000
406,878
Joel W. Motley(6) 
[  ]
—   
—   
188,066
Teresa M. Ressel 
[  ]
—   
—   
368,728
Ann Barnett Stern 
[  ]
—   
—   
397,070
Robert C. Troccoli 
[  ]
—   
—   
376,336
Daniel S. Vandivort(6)
[  ]
—   
—   
206,709
James D. Vaughn(6) 
[  ]
—   
—   
205,066
Christopher L. Wilson
[  ]
—   
—   
432,974
 


(1)
Amounts shown are based on the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020. The total amount of compensation deferred by all trustees of the Trust during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, including earnings, was $[  ]. The table also provides the compensation paid by the Trust to certain Officers for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020.

(2)
These amounts represent the estimated annual benefits payable by the Invesco Funds upon the trustees’ retirement and assumes each trustee serves until his or her normal retirement date. These amounts are not adjusted to reflect deemed investment appreciation or depreciation.

(3)
These amounts represent the compensation paid from all Invesco Funds to the individuals who serve as trustees. All trustees currently serve as trustee of 32 registered investment companies advised by Invesco, unless otherwise noted.

(4)
On December 31, 2019, Mr. Raymond Stickel, Jr., retired. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, compensation from the Trust for Mr. Stickel was $[  ].

(5)
Mr. Anthony J. LaCava Jr. was appointed as Trustee of the Trust effective March 1, 2019.

(6)
Mss. Beth Ann Brown and Elizabeth Krentzman and Messrs. Joel W. Motley, Daniel S. Vandivort, and James D. Vaughn were appointed as Trustees for all open-end funds in the Invesco Fund Complex (which includes all registered investment companies advised by the Adviser and its affiliates, including other subsidiaries of the Adviser’s parent company, Invesco, Ltd.)
and Invesco Senior Loan Fund effective June 10, 2019 were appointed as Trustees and for all closed-end funds in the Invesco Fund Complex effective September 17, 2019.


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APPENDIX E - PROXY POLICY AND PROCEDURES
INVESCO’S POLICY STATEMENT ON GLOBAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND PROXY VOTING
The Adviser and each sub-adviser rely on this policy. In addition, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd. have also adopted operating guidelines and procedures for proxy voting particular to each regional investment center. Such guidelines and procedures are attached hereto.
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Invesco’s Policy Statement on Global Corporate Governance and Proxy Voting
February, 2020
I. Guiding Principles and Philosophy
  Public companies hold shareholder meetings, attended by the company’s executives, directors, and shareholders, during which important issues, such as appointments to the company’s board of directors, executive compensation, and auditors, are addressed and where applicable, voted on. Proxy voting gives shareholders the opportunity to vote on issues that impact the company’s operations and policies without being present at the meetings.
  Invesco views proxy voting as an integral part of its investment management responsibilities and believes that the right to vote proxies should be managed with the same high standards of care and fiduciary duty to its clients as all other elements of the investment process. Invesco’s proxy voting philosophy, governance structure and process are designed to ensure that proxy votes are cast in accordance with clients’ best interests, which Invesco interprets to mean clients’ best economic interests, this Policy and the operating guidelines and procedures of Invesco’s regional investment centers.
  Invesco investment teams vote proxies on behalf of Invesco-sponsored funds and both fund and non-fund advisory clients that have explicitly granted Invesco authority in writing to vote proxies on their behalf.
  The proxy voting process at Invesco, which is driven by investment professionals, focuses on maximizing long-term value for our clients, protecting clients’ rights and promoting governance structures and practices that reinforce the accountability of corporate management and boards of directors to shareholders. Invesco takes a nuanced approach to voting and, therefore, many matters to be voted upon are reviewed on a case by case basis.
  Votes in favor of board or management proposals should not be interpreted as an indication of insufficient consideration by Invesco fund managers. Such votes may reflect the outcome of past or ongoing engagement and active ownership by Invesco with representatives of the companies in which we invest.
II. Applicability of this Policy
  This Policy sets forth the framework of Invesco’s corporate governance approach, broad philosophy and guiding principles that inform the proxy voting practices of Invesco’s investment teams around the world. Given the different nature of these teams and their respective investment processes, as well as the significant differences in regulatory regimes and market practices across jurisdictions, not all aspects of this Policy may apply to all Invesco investment teams at all times. In the case of a conflict between this Policy and the operating guidelines and procedures of a regional investment center the latter will control.
III. Proxy Voting for Certain Fixed Income, Money Market and Index Strategies
  For proxies held by certain client accounts managed in accordance with fixed income, money market and index strategies (including exchange traded funds), Invesco will typically vote in line with the majority holder of the active-equity shares held by Invesco outside of those strategies (“Majority Voting”). In this manner Invesco seeks to leverage the active-equity expertise and comprehensive proxy voting reviews conducted by teams employing active-equity strategies, which typically incorporate analysis of proxy issues as a core component of the investment process. Portfolio managers for accounts employing Majority Voting still retain full discretion to override Majority Voting and to vote the shares as they determine to be in the best interest of those accounts, absent certain types of conflicts of interest, which are discussed elsewhere in this Policy. When there are no corresponding active-equity shares held by Invesco, the proxies for those strategies will be voted
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in the following manner: (i) for U.S. issuers, in line with Invesco custom voting guidelines derived from the guidelines set forth below; and (ii) for non-U.S. issuers, in line with the recommendations of a third-party proxy advisory service.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
  There may be occasions where voting proxies may present a real or perceived conflict of interest between Invesco, as investment manager, and one or more of Invesco’s clients or vendors. Under Invesco’s Code of Conduct, Invesco entities and individuals are strictly prohibited from putting personal benefit, whether tangible or intangible, before the interests of clients. “Personal benefit” includes any intended benefit for Invesco, oneself or any other individual, company, group or organization of any kind whatsoever, except a benefit for the relevant Invesco client.
Firm-level Conflicts of Interest
  A conflict of interest may exist if Invesco has a material business relationship with, or is actively soliciting business from, either the company soliciting a proxy or a third party that has a material interest in the outcome of a proxy vote or that is actively lobbying for a particular outcome of a proxy vote (e.g., issuers that are distributors of Invesco’s products, or issuers that employ Invesco to manage portions of their retirement plans or treasury accounts). Invesco’s proxy governance team maintains a list of all such issuers for which a conflict of interest exists.
  If the proposal that gives rise to the potential conflict is specifically addressed by this Policy or the operating guidelines and procedures of the relevant regional investment center, Invesco generally will vote the proxy in accordance therewith. Otherwise, based on a majority vote of its members, the Global IPAC (as described below) will vote the proxy.
  Because this Policy and the operating guidelines and procedures of each regional investment center are pre-determined and crafted to be in the best interest of clients, applying them to vote client proxies should, in most instances, resolve any potential conflict of interest. As an additional safeguard, persons from Invesco’s marketing, distribution and other customer-facing functions may not serve on the Global IPAC. For the avoidance of doubt, Invesco may not consider Invesco Ltd.’s pecuniary interest when voting proxies on behalf of clients.
Personal Conflicts of Interest
  A conflict also may exist where an Invesco employee has a known personal relationship with other proponents of proxy proposals, participants in proxy contests, corporate directors, or candidates for directorships.
  All Invesco personnel with proxy voting responsibilities are required to report any known personal conflicts of interest regarding proxy issues with which they are involved. In such instances, the individual(s) with the conflict will be excluded from the decision-making process relating to such issues.
Other Conflicts of Interest
  To avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest, Invesco will not vote proxies issued by, or related to matters involving, Invesco Ltd. that may be held in client accounts from time to time.1 Shares of an Invesco-sponsored fund held by other Invesco funds will be voted in the same proportion as the votes of external shareholders of the underlying fund. Shares of an unaffiliated registered fund held by one or more Invesco funds will be voted in the same proportion as the votes of external shareholders of the underlying fund as
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required by federal securities law or any exemption therefrom. Additionally, Invesco or its Funds may vote proportionally in other cases where required by law.
V. Use of Third-Party Proxy Advisory Services
  Invesco may supplement its internal research with information from third-parties, such as proxy advisory firms. However, Invesco generally retains full and independent discretion with respect to proxy voting decisions.
  As part of its fiduciary obligation to clients, Invesco performs extensive initial and ongoing due diligence on the proxy advisory firms it engages. This includes reviews of information regarding the capabilities of their research staffs, methodologies for formulating voting recommendations, the adequacy and quality of staffing, personnel and technology, as applicable, and internal controls, policies and procedures, including those relating to possible conflicts of interest. In addition, Invesco regularly monitors and communicates with these firms and monitors their compliance with Invesco’s performance and policy standards.
VI. Global Proxy Voting Platform and Administration
  Guided by its philosophy that investment teams should manage proxy voting, Invesco has created the Global Invesco Proxy Advisory Committee (“Global IPAC”). The Global IPAC is a global investments-driven committee comprised of representatives from various investment management teams and Invesco’s Global Head of ESG. The Global IPAC provides a forum for investment teams to monitor, understand and discuss key proxy issues and voting trends within the Invesco complex. Absent a conflict of interest, the Global IPAC representatives, in consultation with the respective investment team, are responsible for voting proxies for the securities the team manages (unless such responsibility is explicitly delegated to the portfolio managers of the securities in question). In addition to the Global IPAC, for some clients, third parties (e.g., U.S. fund boards) provide oversight of the proxy process. The Global IPAC and Invesco’s proxy administration and governance team, compliance and legal teams annually communicate and review this Policy and the operating guidelines and procedures of each regional investment center to ensure that they remain consistent with clients’ best interests, regulatory requirements, governance trends and industry best practices.
  Invesco maintains a proprietary global proxy administration platform, known as the “fund manager portal” and supported by the Global Head of ESG and a dedicated team of internal proxy specialists. The platform streamlines the proxy voting and ballot reconciliation processes, as well as related functions, such as share blocking and managing conflicts of interest issuers. Managing these processes internally, as opposed to relying on third parties, gives Invesco greater quality control, oversight and independence in the proxy administration process.
  The platform also includes advanced global reporting and record-keeping capabilities regarding proxy matters that enable Invesco to satisfy client, regulatory and management requirements. Historical proxy voting information, including commentary by investment professionals regarding the votes they cast, where applicable, is stored to build institutional knowledge across the Invesco complex with respect to individual companies and proxy issues. Certain investment teams also use the platform to access third-party proxy research.
VII. Non-Votes
  In the great majority of instances, Invesco will vote proxies. However, in certain circumstances, Invesco may refrain from voting where the economic or other opportunity costs of voting exceeds any benefit to clients. Such circumstances could include, for example:
 If the security in question is on loan as part of a securities lending program, Invesco may determine

1
Generally speaking, Invesco does not invest for its clients in the shares of Invesco Ltd., however, limited exceptions apply in the case of funds or accounts designed to track an index that includes Invesco Ltd. as a component.
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      that the benefit to the client of voting a particular proxy is outweighed by the revenue that would be lost by terminating the loan and recalling the securities;
In some countries the exercise of voting rights imposes temporary transfer restrictions on the related securities (“share blocking”). Invesco generally refrains from voting proxies in share-blocking countries unless Invesco determines that the benefit to the client(s) of voting a specific proxy outweighs the client’s temporary inability to sell the security; or
Some companies require a representative to attend meetings in person to vote a proxy. Invesco may determine that the costs of sending a representative or signing a power-of-attorney outweigh the benefit of voting a particular proxy.
  In addition, there may be instances in which Invesco is unable to vote all of its clients’ proxies despite using commercially reasonable efforts to do so. For example, Invesco may not receive proxy materials from the relevant fund or client custodian with sufficient time and information to make an informed independent voting decision. In other cases, voting may not be practicable due to operational limitations. In such cases, Invesco may choose not to vote, to abstain from voting, to vote in line with management or to vote in accordance with proxy advisor recommendations. These matters are left to the discretion of the relevant portfolio manager.
VIII. Proxy Voting Guidelines
  The following guidelines describe Invesco’s general positions on various proxy voting issues. The guidelines are not intended to be exhaustive or prescriptive. As noted above, Invesco’s proxy process is investor-driven, and each portfolio manager retains ultimate discretion to vote proxies in the manner he or she deems most appropriate, consistent with Invesco’s proxy voting principles and philosophy discussed in Sections I. through IV. Individual proxy votes therefore will differ from these guidelines from time to time.
  Invesco generally affords management discretion with respect to the operation of a company’s business and will generally support a board’s discretion on proposals relating to ordinary business practices and routine matters, unless there is insufficient information to decide about the nature of the proposal.
  Invesco generally abstains from voting on or opposes proposals that are “bundled” or made contingent on each other (e.g., proposals to elect directors and approve compensation plans) where there is insufficient information to decide about the nature of the proposals.
A. Shareholder Access and Treatment of Shareholder Proposals – General
  Invesco reviews on a case by case basis but generally votes in favor of proposals that would increase shareholders’ opportunities to express their views to boards of directors, proposals that would lower barriers to shareholder action, and proposals to promote the adoption of generally accepted best practices in corporate governance, provided that such proposals would not require a disproportionate amount of management attention or corporate resources or otherwise that may inappropriately disrupt the company’s business and main purpose, usually set out in their reporting disclosures and business model. Likewise, Invesco reviews on a case by case basis but generally votes for shareholder proposals that are designed to protect shareholder rights if a company’s corporate governance standards indicate that such additional protections are warranted (for example, where minority shareholders’ rights are not adequately protected).
B. Environmental, Social and Corporate Responsibility Issues
  Invesco believes that a company’s long-term response to environmental, social and corporate responsibility issues can significantly affect long-term shareholder value. We recognize that to manage a corporation effectively, directors and management may consider not only the interests of shareholders, but also the interests of employees, customers, suppliers, creditors and the local community, among others. While Invesco generally affords management discretion with respect to the operation of a company’s business, Invesco generally will evaluate proposals relating to environmental, social and corporate responsibility issues on a case by case basis and will vote on those proposals in a manner intended to maximize long-term
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shareholder value. Invesco may choose, however, to abstain on voting on proposals relating to environmental, social and corporate responsibility issues.
  Invesco reviews on a case by case basis but generally supports the following proposals relating to these issues:
Gender pay gap proposals
Political contributions disclosure/political lobbying disclosure/political activities and action
Data security, privacy, and internet issues
Report on climate change/climate change action
Gender diversity on boards
C. Capitalization Structure Issues
  i. Stock Issuances
  Invesco generally supports a board’s proposal to issue additional capital stock to meet ongoing corporate needs, except where the request could adversely affect Invesco clients’ ownership stakes or voting rights. Some capitalization proposals, such as those to authorize common or preferred stock with special voting rights or to issue additional stock in connection with an acquisition, may require additional analysis. Invesco generally opposes proposals to issue additional stock without preemptive rights, as those issuances do not permit shareholders to share proportionately in any new issues of stock of the same class. Invesco generally opposes proposals to authorize classes of preferred stock with unspecified voting, conversion, dividend or other rights (“blank check” stock) when they appear to be intended as an anti-takeover mechanism; such issuances may be supported when used for general financing purposes.
  ii. Stock Splits
  Invesco generally supports a board’s proposal to increase common share authorization for a stock split, provided that the increase in authorized shares would not result in excessive dilution given the company’s industry and performance in terms of shareholder returns.
  iii. Share Repurchases
  Invesco generally supports a board’s proposal to institute open-market share repurchase plans only if all shareholders participate on an equal basis.
D. Corporate Governance Issues
  i. General
  Invesco reviews on a case by case basis but generally supports the following proposals related to governance matters:
Adopt proxy access right
Require independent board chairperson
Provide right to shareholders to call special meetings
Provide right to act by written consent
Submit shareholder rights plan (poison pill) to shareholder vote
Reduce supermajority vote requirement
Remove antitakeover provisions
Declassify the board of directors
Require a majority vote for election of directors
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Require majority of independent directors on the board
Approve executive appointment
Adopt exclusive forum provision
  Invesco generally supports a board’s discretion to amend a company’s articles concerning routine matters, such as formalities relating to shareholder meetings. Invesco generally opposes non-routine amendments to a company’s articles if any of the proposed amendments would limit shareholders’ rights or there is insufficient information to decide about the nature of the proposal.
  ii. Board of Directors
1. Director Nominees in Uncontested Elections
  Subject to the other considerations described below, in an uncontested director election for a company without a controlling shareholder, Invesco generally votes in favor of the director slate if it is comprised of at least a majority of independent directors and if the board’s key committees are fully independent, effective and balanced. Key committees include the audit, compensation/remuneration and governance/nominating committees. Invesco’s standard of independence excludes directors who, in addition to the directorship, have any material business or family relationships with the companies they serve.
2. Director Nominees in Contested Elections
  Invesco recognizes that short-term investment sentiments influence the corporate governance landscape and may influence companies in Invesco clients’ portfolios and more broadly across the market. Invesco recognizes that short-term investment sentiment may conflict with long-term value creation and as such looks at each proxy contest matter on a case by case basis, considering factors such as:
Long-term financial performance of the company relative to its industry
Management’s track record
Background to the proxy contest
Qualifications of director nominees (both slates)
Evaluation of what each side is offering shareholders as well as the likelihood that the proposed objectives and goals can be met
Stock ownership positions in the company
3. Director Accountability
  Invesco generally withholds votes from directors who exhibit a lack of accountability to shareholders. Examples include, without limitation, poor attendance (less than 75%, absent extenuating circumstances) at meetings, director “overboarding” (as described below), failing to implement shareholder proposals that have received a majority of votes and/or by adopting or approving egregious corporate-governance or other policies. In cases of material financial restatements, accounting fraud, habitually late filings, adopting shareholder rights plan (“poison pills”) without shareholder approval, or other areas of poor performance, Invesco may withhold votes from some or all of a company’s directors. Invesco generally supports shareholder proposals relating to the competence of directors that are in the best interest of the company’s performance and the interest of its shareholders. In situations where directors’ performance is a concern, Invesco may also support shareholder proposals to take corrective actions such as so-called “clawback” provisions.
  Invesco generally withholds votes from directors who serve on an excessive number of boards of directors (“overboarding”). Examples of overboarding may include when (i) a non-executive director is sitting on more than six public company boards, and (ii) a CEO is sitting on the board of more than two public companies besides the CEO’s own company, excluding the boards of majority-owned subsidiaries of the parent company.
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4. Director Independence
  Invesco generally supports proposals to require a majority of directors to be independent unless particular circumstances make this not feasible or in the best interests of shareholders. We generally vote for proposals that would require the board’s audit, compensation/remuneration, and/or governance/nominating committees to be composed exclusively of independent directors because this minimizes the potential for conflicts of interest.
5. Director Indemnification
  Invesco recognizes that individuals may be reluctant to serve as corporate directors if they are personally liable for all related lawsuits and legal costs. As a result, reasonable limitations on directors’ liability can benefit a company and its shareholders by helping to attract and retain qualified directors while preserving recourse for shareholders in the event of misconduct by directors. Accordingly, unless there is insufficient information to make a decision about the nature of the proposal, Invesco will generally support a board’s discretion regarding proposals to limit directors’ liability and provide indemnification and/or exculpation, provided that the arrangements are limited to the director acting honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the company and, in criminal matters, are limited to the director having reasonable grounds for believing the conduct was lawful.
6. Separate Chairperson and CEO
  Invesco evaluates these proposals on a case by case basis, recognizing that good governance requires either an independent chair or a qualified, proactive, and lead independent director.
 Voting decisions may consider, among other factors, the presence or absence of:
a designated lead director, appointed from the ranks of the independent board members, with an established term of office and clearly delineated powers and duties
a majority of independent directors
completely independent key committees
committee chairpersons nominated by the independent directors
CEO performance reviewed annually by a committee of independent directors
established governance guidelines
7. Majority/Supermajority/Cumulative Voting for Directors
  The right to elect directors is the single most important mechanism shareholders have to promote accountability. Invesco generally votes in favor of proposals to elect directors by a majority vote. Except in cases where required by law in the jurisdiction of incorporation or when a company has adopted formal governance principles that present a meaningful alternative to the majority voting standard, Invesco generally votes against actions that would impose any supermajority voting requirement, and generally supports actions to dismantle existing supermajority requirements.
  The practice of cumulative voting can enable minority shareholders to have representation on a company’s board. Invesco generally opposes such proposals as unnecessary where the company has adopted a majority voting standard. However, Invesco generally supports proposals to institute the practice of cumulative voting at companies whose overall corporate-governance standards indicate a particular need to protect the interests of minority shareholders.
8. Staggered Boards/Annual Election of Directors
  Invesco generally supports proposals to elect each director annually rather than electing directors to staggered multi-year terms because annual elections increase a board’s level of accountability to its shareholders.
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9. Board Size
  Invesco believes that the number of directors is an important factor to consider when evaluating the board’s ability to maximize long-term shareholder value. Invesco approaches proxies relating to board size on a case by case basis but generally will defer to the board with respect to determining the optimal number of board members, provided that the proposed board size is sufficiently large to represent shareholder interests and sufficiently limited to remain effective.
10. Director Term Limits and Retirement Age
  Invesco believes it is important for a board of directors to examine its membership regularly with a view to ensuring that the company continues to benefit from a diversity of director viewpoints and experience. We generally believe that an individual board’s nominating committee is best positioned to determine whether director term limits would be an appropriate measure to help achieve these goals and, if so, the nature of such limits. Invesco generally opposes proposals to limit the tenure of outside directors through mandatory retirement ages.
  iii. Audit Committees and Auditors
1. Qualifications of Audit Committee and Auditors
  Invesco believes a company’s Audit Committee has a high degree of responsibility to shareholders in matters of financial disclosure, integrity of the financial statements and effectiveness of a company’s internal controls. Independence, experience and financial expertise are critical elements of a well-functioning Audit Committee. When electing directors who are members of a company’s Audit Committee, or when ratifying a company’s auditors, Invesco considers the past performance of the Audit Committee and holds its members accountable for the quality of the company’s financial statements and reports.
2. Auditor Indemnifications
  A company’s independent auditors play a critical role in ensuring and attesting to the integrity of the company’s financial statements. It is therefore essential that they perform their work in accordance with the highest standards. Invesco generally opposes proposals that would limit the liability of or indemnify auditors because doing so could serve to undermine this obligation.
3. Adequate Disclosure of Auditor Fees
  Understanding the fees earned by the auditors is important for assessing auditor independence. Invesco’s support for the re-appointment of the auditors will take into consideration the availability of adequate disclosure concerning the amount and nature of audit versus non-audit fees. Invesco generally will support proposals that call for this disclosure if it is not already being made.
E. Remuneration and Incentives
  Invesco believes properly constructed compensation plans that include equity ownership are effective in creating incentives that induce management and employees of portfolio companies to create greater shareholder wealth. Invesco generally supports equity compensation plans that promote the proper alignment of incentives with shareholders’ long-term interests, and generally votes against plans that are overly dilutive to existing shareholders, plans that contain objectionable structural features, and plans that appear likely to reduce the value of the client’s investment.
  i. Independent Compensation/Remuneration Committee
  Invesco believes that an independent, experienced and well-informed compensation/remuneration committee is critical to ensuring that a company’s remuneration practices align with shareholders’ interests and, therefore, generally supports proposals calling for a compensation/remuneration committee to be comprised solely of independent directors.
  ii. Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation
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  Invesco believes that an independent compensation/remuneration committee of the board, with input from management, is generally best positioned to determine the appropriate components and levels of executive compensation, as well as the appropriate frequency of related shareholder advisory votes. This is particularly the case where shareholders can express their views on remuneration matters through annual votes for or against the election of the individual directors who comprise the compensation/remuneration committee. Invesco, therefore, generally will support management’s recommendations regarding the components and levels of executive compensation and the frequency of shareholder advisory votes on executive compensation. However, Invesco will vote against such recommendations where Invesco determines that a company’s executive remuneration policies are not properly aligned with shareholder interests or may create inappropriate incentives for management.
  iii. Equity Based Compensation Plans
 Invesco generally votes against plans that contain structural features that would impair the alignment of incentives between shareholders and management. Such features include, without limitation, the ability to reprice or reload options without shareholder approval, the ability to issue options below the stock’s current market price, or the ability to replenish shares automatically without shareholder approval.
  iv. Severance Arrangements
  Invesco considers proposed severance arrangements (sometimes known as “golden parachute” arrangements) on a case by case basis due to the wide variety among their terms. Invesco acknowledges that in some cases such arrangements, if reasonable, may be in shareholders’ best interests as a method of attracting and retaining high quality executive talent. Invesco generally votes in favor of proposals requiring advisory shareholder ratification of senior executives’ severance agreements while generally opposing proposals that require such agreements to be ratified by shareholders in advance of their adoption.
  v. “Claw Back” Provisions
  Invesco generally supports so called “claw back” policies intended to recoup remuneration paid to senior executives based upon materially inaccurate financial reporting (as evidenced by later restatements) or fraudulent accounting or business practices.
  vi. Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  Invesco generally supports employee stock purchase plans that are reasonably designed to provide proper incentives to a broad base of employees, provided that the price at which employees may acquire stock represents a reasonable discount from the market price.
F. Anti-Takeover Defenses
  Measures designed to protect a company from unsolicited bids can adversely affect shareholder value and voting rights, and they have the potential to create conflicts of interests among directors, management and shareholders. Such measures include adopting or renewing shareholder rights plans (“poison pills”), requiring supermajority voting on certain corporate actions, classifying the election of directors instead of electing each director to an annual term, or creating separate classes of common or preferred stock with special voting rights. In determining whether to support a proposal to add, eliminate or restrict anti-takeover measures, Invesco will examine the elements of the proposal to assess the degree to which it would adversely affect shareholder rights of adopted. Invesco generally supports shareholder proposals directing companies to subject their anti-takeover provisions to a shareholder vote, as well as the following proposals:
Provide right to act by written consent
Provide right to call special meetings
Adopt fair price provision
Approve control share acquisition
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  Invesco generally opposes payments by companies to minority shareholders intended to dissuade such shareholders from pursuing a takeover or another change (sometimes known as “greenmail”) because these payments result in preferential treatment of some shareholders over others.
  Companies occasionally require shareholder approval to engage in certain corporate actions or transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, name changes, dissolutions, reorganizations, divestitures and reincorporations. Invesco generally determines its votes for these types of corporate actions after a careful evaluation of the proposal. Generally, Invesco will support proposals to approve different types of restructurings that provide the necessary financing to save the company from involuntary bankruptcy. However, Invesco will generally oppose proposals to change a company’s corporate form or to “go dark” (i.e., going private transactions) without shareholder approval.
  Reincorporation involves re-establishing the company in a different legal jurisdiction. Invesco generally will vote for proposals to reincorporate a company if the board and management have demonstrated sound financial or business reasons for the move. Invesco generally will oppose proposals to reincorporate if they are solely part of an anti-takeover defense or intended to limit directors’ liability.
  Invesco will generally support proposals that ask the board to consider non‐shareholder constituencies or other non‐financial effects when evaluating a merger or business combination.
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PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
FOR
INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.
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  Applicable to All Advisory Clients, including the Invesco Funds
  Risk Addressed by the Guidelines Breach of fiduciary duty to client under Investment Advisers Act of 1940 by placing Invesco’s interests ahead of client’s best interests in voting proxies
  Relevant Law and Other Sources U.S. Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended
  Last Reviewed and Revised by Compliance for Accuracy April 19, 2016
  Guideline Owner U.S. Compliance and Legal
  Policy Approver Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Funds Board
  Approved/Adopted Date May 3-4, 2016
  The following guidelines apply to all institutional and retail funds and accounts that have explicitly authorized Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”) to vote proxies associated with securities held on their behalf (collectively, “Clients”).
A.
INTRODUCTION
  Invesco Ltd. (“IVZ”), the ultimate parent company of Invesco, has adopted a global policy statement on corporate governance and proxy voting (the “Invesco Global Proxy Policy”). The policy describes IVZ’s views on governance matters and the proxy administration and governance approach. Invesco votes proxies by using the framework and procedures set forth in the Invesco Global Proxy Policy, while maintaining the Invesco- specific guidelines described below.
B.
PROXY VOTING OVERSIGHT: THE MUTUAL FUNDS’ BOARD OF TRUSTEES
  In addition to the Global Invesco Proxy Advisory Committee, the Invesco mutual funds’ board of trustees provides oversight of the proxy process through quarterly reporting and an annual in-person presentation by Invesco’s Global Head of Proxy Governance and Responsible Investment.
C.
USE OF THIRD PARTY PROXY ADVISORY SERVICES
  Invesco has direct access to third-party proxy advisory analyses and recommendations (currently provided by Glass Lewis (“GL”) and Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (“ISS”)), among other research tools, and uses the information gleaned from those sources to make independent voting decisions.
  Invesco’ s proxy administration team performs extensive initial and ongoing due diligence on the proxy advisory firms that it engages. When deemed appropriate, representatives from the proxy advisory firms are asked to deliver updates directly to the mutual funds’ board of trustees. Invesco conducts semi-annual, in-person policy roundtables with key heads of research from ISS and GL to ensure transparency, dialogue and engagement with the firms. These meetings provide Invesco with an opportunity to assess the firms’ capabilities, conflicts of interest and service levels, as well as provide investment professionals with direct insight into the advisory firms’ stances on key governance and proxy topics and their policy framework/methodologies. Invesco’s proxy administration team also reviews the annual SSAE 16 reports for, and the periodic proxy guideline updates published by, each proxy advisory firm to ensure that their guidelines remain consistent with Invesco’s policies and procedures. Furthermore, each proxy advisory firm completes an annual due diligence questionnaire submitted by Invesco, and Invesco conducts on-site due diligence at each firm, in part to discuss their responses to the questionnaire.
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  If Invesco becomes aware of any material inaccuracies in the information provided by ISS or GL, Invesco’s proxy administration team will investigate the matter to determine the cause, evaluate the adequacy of the proxy advisory firm’s control structure and assess the efficacy of the measures instituted to prevent further errors.
  ISS and GL provide updates to previously issued proxy reports when necessary to incorporate newly available information or to correct factual errors. ISS also has a Feedback Review Board, which provides a mechanism for stakeholders to communicate with ISS about issues related to proxy voting and policy formulation, research, and the accuracy of data contained in ISS reports.
D.
PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
  The following guidelines describe Invesco’s general positions on various common proxy issues. The guidelines are not intended to be exhaustive or prescriptive. Invesco’s proxy process is investor-driven, and each portfolio manager retains ultimate discretion to vote proxies in the manner that he or she deems to be the most appropriate, consistent with the proxy voting principles and philosophy discussed in the Invesco Global Proxy Policy. Individual proxy votes therefore will differ from these guidelines from time to time.
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I.
Corporate Governance
  Management teams of companies are accountable to the boards of directors and directors of publicly held companies are accountable to shareholders. Invesco endeavors to vote the proxies of companies in a manner that will reinforce the notion of a board’s accountability. Consequently, Invesco generally votes against any actions that would impair the rights of shareholders or would reduce shareholders’ influence over the board.
  The following are specific voting issues that illustrate how Invesco applies this principle of accountability.
  Elections of directors
  In uncontested director elections for companies that do not have a controlling shareholder, Invesco generally votes in favor of slates if they are comprised of at least a majority of independent directors and if the boards’ key committees are fully independent. Key committees include the audit, compensation and governance or nominating Committees. Invesco’s standard of independence excludes directors who, in addition to the directorship, have any material business or family relationships with the companies they serve. Contested director elections are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
  Director performance
  Invesco generally withholds votes from directors who exhibit a lack of accountability to shareholders, either through their level of attendance at meetings or by adopting or approving egregious corporate-governance or other policies. In cases of material financial restatements, accounting fraud, habitually late filings, adopting shareholder rights plan (“poison pills”) without shareholder approval, or other areas of poor performance, Invesco may withhold votes from some or all of a company’s directors. In situations where directors’ performance is a concern, Invesco may also support shareholder proposals to take corrective actions, such as so-called “clawback” provisions.
  Auditors and Audit Committee members
  Invesco believes a company’s audit committee has a high degree of responsibility to shareholders in matters of financial disclosure, integrity of the financial statements and effectiveness of a company’s internal controls.
  Independence, experience and financial expertise are critical elements of a well-functioning audit committee. When electing directors who are members of a company’s audit committee, or when ratifying a company’s auditors, Invesco considers the past performance of the committee and holds its members accountable for the quality of the company’s financial statements and reports.
  Majority standard in director elections
  The right to elect directors is the single most important mechanism shareholders have to promote accountability. Invesco supports the nascent effort to reform the U.S. convention of electing directors, and generally votes in favor of proposals to elect directors by a majority vote.
  Staggered Boards/Annual Election of Directors
  Invesco generally supports proposals to elect each director annually rather than electing directors to staggered multi-year terms because annual elections increase a board’s level of accountability to its shareholders.
  Supermajority voting requirements
  Unless required by law in the state of incorporation, Invesco generally votes against actions that would impose any supermajority voting requirement, and generally supports actions to dismantle existing supermajority requirements.
  Responsiveness of Directors
  Invesco generally withholds votes for directors who do not adequately respond to shareholder proposals that were approved by a majority of votes cast the prior year.
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  Cumulative voting
  The practice of cumulative voting can enable minority shareholders to have representation on a company’s board. Invesco generally supports proposals to institute the practice of cumulative voting at companies whose overall corporate-governance standards indicate a particular need to protect the interests of minority shareholders.
  Proxy access
  Invesco generally supports shareholders’ nominations of directors in the proxy statement and ballot because it increases the accountability of the board to shareholders. Invesco will generally consider the proposed minimum period of ownership (e.g., three years), minimum ownership percentage (e.g., three percent), limitations on a proponent’s ability to aggregate holdings with other shareholders and the maximum percentage of directors who can be nominated when determining how to vote on proxy access proposals.
  Shareholder access
  On business matters with potential financial consequences, Invesco generally votes in favor of proposals that would increase shareholders’ opportunities to express their views to boards of directors, proposals that would lower barriers to shareholder action and proposals to promote the adoption of generally accepted best practices in corporate governance. Furthermore, Invesco generally votes for shareholder proposals that are designed to protect shareholder rights if a company’s corporate governance standards indicate that such additional protections are warranted.
  Exclusive Forum
  Invesco generally supports proposals that would designate a specific jurisdiction in company bylaws as the exclusive venue for certain types of shareholder lawsuits in order to reduce costs arising out of multijurisdictional litigation.
II.
Compensation and Incentives
  Invesco believes properly constructed compensation plans that include equity ownership are effective in creating incentives that induce management and employees of companies to create greater shareholder wealth. Invesco generally supports equity compensation plans that promote the proper alignment of incentives with shareholders’ long-term interests, and generally votes against plans that are overly dilutive to existing shareholders, plans that contain objectionable structural features, and plans that appear likely to reduce the value of the Client’s investment.
  Following are specific voting issues that illustrate how Invesco evaluates incentive plans.
  Executive compensation
  Invesco evaluates executive compensation plans within the context of the company’s performance under the executives’ tenure. Invesco believes independent compensation committees are best positioned to craft
  executive-compensation plans that are suitable for their company-specific circumstances. Invesco views the election of independent compensation committee members as the appropriate mechanism for shareholders to express their approval or disapproval of a company’s compensation practices. Therefore, Invesco generally does not support shareholder proposals to limit or eliminate certain forms of executive compensation. In the interest of reinforcing the notion of a compensation committee’s accountability to shareholders, Invesco generally supports proposals requesting that companies subject each year’s compensation record to an advisory shareholder vote, or so-called “say on pay” proposals.
  Equity-based compensation plans
  Invesco generally votes against plans that contain structural features that would impair the alignment of incentives between shareholders and management. Such features include the ability to reprice or reload options without shareholder approval, the ability to issue options below the stock’s current market price, or the ability automatically to replenish shares without shareholder approval.
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  Employee stock-purchase plans
  Invesco generally supports employee stock-purchase plans that are reasonably designed to provide proper incentives to a broad base of employees, provided that the price at which employees may acquire stock is at most a 15 percent discount from the market price.
  Severance agreements
  Invesco generally votes in favor of proposals requiring advisory shareholder ratification of executives’ severance agreements. However, Invesco generally opposes proposals requiring such agreements to be ratified by shareholders in advance of their adoption. Given the vast differences that may occur in these agreements, some severance agreements are evaluated on an individual basis.
III.
Capitalization
  Examples of management proposals related to a company’s capital structure include authorizing or issuing additional equity capital, repurchasing outstanding stock, or enacting a stock split or reverse stock split. On requests for additional capital stock, Invesco analyzes the company’s stated reasons for the request. Except where the request could adversely affect the Client’s ownership stake or voting rights, Invesco generally supports a board’s decisions on its needs for additional capital stock. Some capitalization proposals require a case-by-case analysis. Examples of such proposals include authorizing common or preferred stock with special voting rights, or issuing additional stock in connection with an acquisition.
IV.
Mergers, Acquisitions and Other Corporate Actions
  Issuers occasionally require shareholder approval to engage in certain corporate actions such as mergers, acquisitions, name changes, dissolutions, reorganizations, divestitures and reincorporations and the votes for these types of corporate actions are generally determined on a case-by-case basis.
V.
Anti-Takeover Measures
  Practices designed to protect a company from unsolicited bids can adversely affect shareholder value and voting rights, and they potentially create conflicts of interests among directors, management and shareholders. Except under special issuer-specific circumstances, Invesco generally votes to reduce or eliminate such measures. These measures include adopting or renewing “poison pills”, requiring supermajority voting on certain corporate actions, classifying the election of directors instead of electing each director to an annual term, or creating separate classes of common or preferred stock with special voting rights. Invesco generally votes against management proposals to impose these types of measures, and generally votes for shareholder proposals designed to reduce such measures. Invesco generally supports shareholder proposals directing companies to subject their anti-takeover provisions to a shareholder vote.
VI.
Environmental, Social and Corporate Responsibility Issues
  Invesco believes that a company’s response to environmental, social and corporate responsibility issues and the risks attendant to them can have a significant effect on its long-term shareholder value. Invesco recognizes that to manage a corporation effectively, directors and management must consider not only the interest of shareholders, but also the interests of employees, customers, suppliers and creditors, among others. While Invesco generally affords management discretion with respect to the operation of a company’s business, Invesco will evaluate such proposals on a case-by-case basis and will vote proposals relating to these issues in a manner intended to maximize long-term shareholder value.
VII.
Routine Business Matters
  Routine business matters rarely have the potential to have a material effect on the economic prospects of Clients’ holdings, so Invesco generally supports a board’s discretion on these items. However, Invesco generally votes against proposals where there is insufficient information to make a decision about the nature of the proposal. Similarly, Invesco generally votes against proposals to conduct other unidentified business at shareholder meetings.
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E.
EXCEPTIONS
 
Client Maintains Right to Vote Proxies
  In the case of institutional or sub-advised Clients, Invesco will vote the proxies in accordance with these guidelines and the Invesco Global Proxy Policy, unless the Client retains in writing the right to vote or the named fiduciary of a Client (e.g., the plan sponsor of an ERISA Client) retains in writing the right to direct the plan trustee or a third party to vote proxies.
  Voting for Certain Investment Strategies
  For cash sweep investment vehicles selected by a Client but for which Invesco has proxy voting authority over the account and where no other Client holds the same securities, Invesco will vote proxies based on ISS recommendations.
  Funds of Funds
  Some Invesco Funds offering diversified asset allocation within one investment vehicle own shares in other Invesco Funds. A potential conflict of interest could arise if an underlying Invesco Fund has a shareholder meeting with any proxy issues to be voted on, because Invesco’s asset-allocation funds or target-maturity funds may be large shareholders of the underlying fund. In order to avoid any potential for a conflict, the asset- allocation funds and target maturity funds vote their shares in the same proportion as the votes of the external shareholders of the underlying fund.
F.
POLICIES AND VOTE DISCLOSURE
  A copy of these guidelines, the Invesco Global Proxy Policy and the voting record of each Invesco Retail Fund are available on Invesco’s web site, www.invesco.com. In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, all Invesco Funds file a record of all proxy-voting activity for the prior 12 months ending June 30th. That filing is made on or before August 31st of each year. In the case of institutional and sub-advised Clients, Clients may contact their client service representative to request information about how Invesco voted proxies on their behalf. Absent specific contractual guidelines, such requests may be made on a semi-annual basis.
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PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
FOR
INVESCO ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED (UK)
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HENLEY INVESTMENT CENTRE
UK STEWARDSHIP POLICY
Introduction
  This paper describes Invesco’s approach to stewardship in the UK and in particular how our policy and procedures meet the requirements of the Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) UK Stewardship Code (the Code). Its purpose is to increase understanding of the philosophy, beliefs and practices that drive the Henley Investment Centre’s behaviours as a significant institutional investor in markets around the world.
  Invesco’ s Henley Investment Centre has supported the development of good governance in the UK and beyond for many years. We are signatories and supporters of the FRC’s Stewardship Code. The Code sets out a number of areas of good practice to which the FRC believes institutional investors should aspire. It also describes steps asset owners can take to protect and enhance the value that accrues to the ultimate beneficiary.
  This document is designed to describe how we approach our stewardship responsibilities and how this is consistent with and complies with the Code. It also provides useful links to relevant documents, codes and regulation for those who would like to look further at the broader context of our policy and the Code, as well as our commitment to other initiatives in this area, such as the UN supported Principles for Responsible Investment, of which Invesco is a signatory.
  Key contact details are available at the end of this document should you have any questions on any aspect of our stewardship activities.
What is the UK Stewardship Code?
  The UK Stewardship Code is a set of principles and guidance for institutional investors which represents current best practice on how they should perform their stewardship duties. The purpose of the Code is to improve the quality of engagement between institutional investors and companies to help improve long-term returns to shareholders and the efficient exercise of governance responsibilities. The Code was published by the FRC in July 2010, was updated in September 2012, and will continue to be overseen by the FRC. Commitment to the Code is on a “comply or explain” basis.
Our compliance with the UK Stewardship Code
  Invesco is committed to being a responsible investor. We serve our clients in this space as a trusted partner both on specific responsible investment product strategies as well as part of our commitment to deliver a superior investment experience. Invesco signed the UN sponsored Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in 2013 thereby formalising our commitment to responsible investment globally. We achieved an A+ rating in our 2017 PRI assessment for our strategy and governance in responsible investment. This rating demonstrates our extensive efforts in terms of environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration, active ownership, investor collaboration and transparency. The diversity of Invesco means that investment centres and strategies will vary in their approaches to implementation of responsible investment. Global resources both in terms of external research input and a global team of experts underpin and drive this effort alongside our investment centres. Invesco is a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code. The Code sets out seven principles, which support good practice on engagement with investee companies, and to which the FRC believes institutional investors should aspire.
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  The Henley Investment Centre takes its responsibilities for investing its clients’ money very seriously. As a core part of the investment process, its fund managers will endeavour to establish a dialogue with company management to promote company decision making that is in the best interests of shareholders, and takes into account ESG issues.
  Being a major shareholder in a company is more than simply expecting to benefit from its future earnings streams. In the Henley Investment Centre’s view, it is about helping to provide the capital a company needs to grow, about being actively involved in its strategy, when necessary, and helping to ensure that shareholder interests are always at the forefront of management’s thoughts.
  We recognize that different asset classes will vary in their approach to implementation of stewardship activities. Where relevant, the fixed interest and multi-asset teams consider ESG elements as part of their investment research.
  The Henley Investment Centre primarily defines stewardship as representing the best interests of clients in its fiduciary role as a discretionary asset manager (not asset owner) and as an institutional shareholder. This is considered more appropriate than undertaking the direct management of investee companies, which we believe should always remain the responsibility of the directors and executives of those companies.
  The Henley Investment Centre may at times seek to influence strategies of investee companies, where appropriate, on behalf of its clients, but it will never seek to be involved in the day to day running of any investee companies. The Henley Investment Centre considers that being an active shareholder is fundamental to good Corporate Governance. Although this does not entail intervening in daily management decisions, it does involve supporting general standards for corporate activity and, where necessary, taking the initiative to ensure those standards are met, with a view to protecting and enhancing value for investors in our portfolios.
  Engagement will also be proportionate and will reflect the size of holdings, length of holding period and liquidity of the underlying company shares. Given that the majority of the Henley Investment Centre’s investments are part of a very active asset management culture, engagement with those companies in which it chooses to invest its clients’ money is very important. Encouraging high standards of corporate governance within those companies that it invests is key to achieving successful outcomes for its clients.
  The Henley Investment Centre sets out below how it complies with each principle of the FRC’s Stewardship code, or details why we have chosen to take a different approach, where relevant.
Scope
  The scope of this policy covers all portfolios that are managed by the Invesco investment teams located in Henley on Thames, United Kingdom and specifically excludes portfolios that are managed by other investment teams within the wider Invesco group that have their own voting, corporate governance and stewardship policies, all falling under the broader global policy. As an example, within Invesco’s UK ICVC range the following funds are excluded: Invesco US Enhanced Index Fund (UK), Invesco Balanced Risk 8 Fund (UK), Invesco Balanced Risk 10 Fund (UK), Invesco European ex UK Enhanced Index Fund (UK), Invesco Global Balanced Index Fund (UK), Invesco Global ex-UK Core Equity Index Fund (UK), Invesco Global ex-UK Enhanced Index Fund (UK), Invesco Hong Kong & China Fund (UK), Invesco Japanese Smaller Companies Fund (UK) and Invesco UK Enhanced Index Fund (UK).
Introduction to the principles of the Stewardship Code
  There are 7 principles under the Stewardship Code. Each principle is accompanied by guidance to help investors focus on how to meet it.
  The principles are as follows:
   Principle 1: Institutional investors should publicly disclose their policy on how they will discharge their stewardship responsibilities.
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Principle 2: Institutional investors should have a robust policy on managing conflicts of interest in relation to stewardship and this policy should be publicly disclosed.
Principle 3: Institutional investors should monitor their investee companies.
Principle 4: Institutional investors should establish clear guidelines on when and how they will escalate their activities as a method of protecting and enhancing shareholder value.
Principle 5: Institutional investors should be willing to act collectively with other investors where appropriate.
Principle 6: Institutional investors should have a clear policy on voting and disclosure of voting activity.
Principle 7: Institutional investors should report periodically on their stewardship and voting activities.
Principle 1
  Institutional investors should publicly disclose their policy on how they will discharge their stewardship responsibilities.
Guidance
  Stewardship activities include monitoring and engaging with companies on matters such as strategy, performance, risk, capital structure and corporate governance, including culture and remuneration.
  Engagement is purposeful dialogue with companies on those matters as well as on issues that are the immediate subject of votes at general meetings.
  The policy should disclose how the institutional investor applies stewardship with the aim of enhancing and protecting the value for the ultimate beneficiary or client.
  The statement should reflect the institutional investor’s activities within the investment chain, as well as the responsibilities that arise from those activities. In particular, the stewardship responsibilities of those whose primary activities are related to asset ownership may be different from those whose primary activities are related to asset management or other investment related services.
  Where activities are outsourced, the statement should explain how this is compatible with the proper exercise of the institutional investor’s stewardship responsibilities and what steps the investor has taken to ensure that they are carried out in a manner consistent with the approach to stewardship set out in the statement.
  The disclosure should describe arrangements for integrating stewardship within the wider investment process.
Invesco’s Investors’ approach:
  The Henley Investment Centre complies with Principle 1 by publishing Invesco’s Global Policy Statement on Corporate Governance and Proxy Voting and this document around the specific application to Invesco on its website.
  In this document we explain our philosophy on stewardship, our proxy voting policy and how we deal with conflicts of interest. In addition, this statement of compliance with the UK Stewardship Code indicates how the Henley Investment Centre addresses engagement, monitoring, and incorporates environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities within our investment process. All of our activities are aimed at enhancing and protecting the value of our investments for our clients.
  These documents are reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
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Integration of stewardship activities as part of the wider investment process
  The investment process and philosophy in Henley is rooted in a culture of long term, valuation led, active management. Fundamental research of companies includes a holistic set of factors.
  When analysing companies’ prospects for future profitability and hence returns to shareholders, we will take many variables into account, including but not limited to, the following:
Nomination and audit committees
Remuneration policies, reporting and directors’ remuneration
Board balance and structure
Financial reporting principles
Internal control system and annual review of its effectiveness
Dividend and Capital Management policies
ESG activities
  Frequent dialogue with companies on these topics is an essential part of our fundamental research process and we will regularly support companies to improve and develop overtime. As such, stewardship is core to our wider investment process.
Dialogue with companies
  We will endeavour, where practicable and in accordance with its investment approach, to enter into a dialogue with companies’
  management based on the mutual understanding of objectives. This dialogue is likely to include regular meetings with company representatives to explore any concerns about ESG issues where these may impact on the best interests of clients. In discussion with company boards and senior non-Executive Directors, we will endeavour to cover any matters of particular relevance to investee company shareholder value.
  Those people on the inside of a company, most obviously its executives, know their businesses much more intimately. Therefore, it is usually appropriate to leave strategic matters in their hands. However, if that strategy is not working, or alternatives need exploring, the Henley Investment Centre will seek to influence the direction of that company where practicable. In our view, this is part of our responsibility to clients.
  Ultimately the business’ performance will have an impact on the returns generated by the Henley Investment Centre’s portfolios, whether it is in terms of share price performance or dividends, and the business wants to seek to ensure that the capital invested on behalf of its clients is being used as effectively as possible. In the majority of cases the business is broadly in agreement with the direction of a company that it has invested in, as its initial decision to invest will have taken these factors into account.
  Corporate engagement provides an opportunity for regular reviews of these issues.
  The building of this relationship facilitates frank and open discussion, and on-going interaction is an integral part of the fund manager’s role. The fact that the Henley Investment Centre has been a major shareholder in a number of companies for a long time, reflects both the fact that the original investments were based on a joint understanding of where the businesses were going and the ability of the companies’ management to execute that plan. It adds depth to the sophistication of our understanding of the firm, its clients and markets. Inevitably there are times when our views diverge from those of the companies’ executives but, where possible, we attempt to work with companies towards a practical solution. However, the Henley Investment Centre believes that its status as part-owner of companies means that it has both the right and the responsibility to make its views known. The option of selling out of those businesses is always open, but normally we prefer to push for change, (i.e. we believe that we are more influential as an owner of equity) even if this can be a slow process.
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  Specifically when considering resolutions put to shareholders, we will pay attention to the companies’ compliance with the relevant local requirements.
Non-routine resolutions and other topics
  These will be considered on a case-by-case basis and where proposals are put to a vote will require proper explanation and justification by (in most instances) the Board. Examples of such proposals would be all political donations and any proposal made by a shareholder or body of shareholders (typically a pressure group).
  Other considerations that the Henley Investment Centre might apply to non-routine proposals will include:
The degree to which the company’s stated position on the issue could affect its reputation and/or sales, or leave it vulnerable to boycott or selective purchasing
Peer group response to the issue in question
Whether implementation would achieve the objectives sought in the proposal
Whether the matter is best left to the Board’s discretion
Principle 2
  Institutional investors should have a robust policy on managing conflicts of interest in relation to stewardship and this policy should be publicly disclosed.
Guidance
  An institutional investor’s duty is to act in the interests of its clients and/or beneficiaries.
  Conflicts of interest will inevitably arise from time to time, which may include when voting on matters affecting a parent company or client.
  Institutional investors should put in place, maintain and publicly disclose a policy for identifying and managing conflicts of interest with the aim of taking all reasonable steps to put the interests of their client or beneficiary first. The policy should also address how matters are handled when the interests of clients or beneficiaries diverge from each other.
Invesco’s Investors’ approach:
  Invesco is required to take all appropriate steps to identify, manage, record and, where relevant, disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest between ourselves (including our managers and employees and any person directly or indirectly linked) and our clients and between one client and another. Invesco has a UK Conflicts of Interest Policy which lists the types of potential conflicts of interest which may arise through the normal course of business whose existence may damage the interests of clients and details the administrative arrangements taken to prevent and manage these. A copy of the UK Conflicts of Interest Policy is provided to investors on request.
  Invesco has a UK Code of Ethics for its employees which covers expectations around our principles and obligations as a fiduciary, material non-public information, personal account dealing, outside business activity, and other potential conflicts of interest. All employees are required to provide an annual attestation that they have read the Code of Ethics and will comply with its provisions.
  Invesco maintains policies and procedures that deal with conflicts of interest in all of its business dealings. In particular in relation to conflicts of interest that exist in its stewardship and proxy voting activities, these policies can be found in the Global Policy Statement on Corporate Governance and Proxy Voting found on our website.
  There may be occasions where voting proxies may present a real or perceived conflict of interest between Invesco, as investment manager, and one or more of Invesco’s clients or vendors. Under Invesco’s Code of Conduct, Invesco entities and individuals are strictly prohibited from putting personal benefit, whether tangible
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or intangible, before the interests of clients. “Personal benefit” includes any intended benefit for Invesco, oneself or any other individual, company, group or organization of any kind whatsoever, except a benefit for the relevant Invesco client.
Firm-level Conflicts of Interest
  A conflict of interest may exist if Invesco has a material business relationship with, or is actively soliciting business from, either the company soliciting a proxy vote or a third party that has a material interest in the outcome of a proxy vote or that is actively lobbying for a particular outcome of a proxy vote (e.g., issuers that are distributors of Invesco’s products, or issuers that employ Invesco to manage portions of their retirement plans or treasury accounts). Invesco’s proxy administration team maintains a list of all such issuers for which a conflict of interest actually exists.
  If the proposal that gives rise to the potential conflict is specifically addressed by this Policy or the operating guidelines and procedures of the relevant regional investment centre, Invesco generally will vote the proxy in accordance therewith. Where this is not the case, Invesco operates a global Invesco proxy advisory committee (IPAC) who will vote the proxy based on the majority vote of its members (see full description of IPAC in the section on Principle 6).
  Because this Policy and the operating guidelines and procedures of each regional investment centre are pre-determined and crafted to be in the best economic interest of clients, applying them to vote client proxies should, in most instances, adequately resolve any potential conflict of interest. As an additional safeguard, persons from Invesco’s marketing, distribution and other customer-facing functions may not serve on the IPAC.
Personal Conflicts of Interest
  A conflict also may exist where an Invesco employee has a known personal relationship with other proponents of proxy proposals, participants in proxy contests, corporate directors or candidates for directorships.
  All Invesco personnel with proxy voting responsibilities are required to report any known personal conflicts of interest regarding proxy issues with which they are involved.
  In such instances, the individual(s) with the conflict will be excluded from the decision making process relating to such issues.
Other Conflicts of Interest
  In order to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest, Invesco will not vote proxies issued by, or related to matters involving, Invesco Ltd. that may be held in client accounts from time to time.
Principle 3
  Institutional investors should monitor their investee companies.
Guidance
  Effective monitoring is an essential component of stewardship. It should take place regularly and be checked periodically for effectiveness.
  When monitoring companies, institutional investors should seek to:
Keep abreast of the company’s performance;
Keep abreast of developments, both internal and external to the company, that drive the company’s value and risks;
Satisfy themselves that the company’s leadership is effective;
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Satisfy themselves that the company’s board and committees adhere to the spirit of the UK Corporate Governance Code, including through meetings with the chairman and other board members;
Consider the quality of the company’s reporting; and
Attend the General Meetings of companies in which they have a major holding, where appropriate and practicable
  Institutional investors should consider carefully explanations given for departure from the UK Corporate Governance Code and make reasoned judgements in each case. They should give a timely explanation to the company, in writing where appropriate, and be prepared to enter a dialogue if they do not accept the company’s position.
  Institutional investors should endeavour to identify at an early stage issues that may result in a significant loss in investment value. If they have concerns, they should seek to ensure that the appropriate members of the investee company’s board or management are made aware.
  Institutional investors may or may not wish to be made insiders. An institutional investor who may be willing to become an insider should indicate in its stewardship statement the willingness to do so, and the mechanism by which this could be done.
  Institutional investors will expect investee companies and their advisers to ensure that information that could affect their ability to deal in the shares of the company concerned is not conveyed to them without their prior agreement.
Invesco’s Investors’ approach:
  Through the Henley Investment Centre’s active investment process, fund managers endeavour to establish on a proportionate basis, on-going dialogue with company management and this includes regular meetings. The business will also engage with companies on particular ESG related matters.
  Meeting investee companies is a core part of the investment process and the Henley Investment Centre is committed to keeping records of all key engagement activities.
  However, meeting company management is not the only method of corporate engagement.
Our investment teams regularly review company filings and publicly available information to gain a fuller understanding of the relevant company.
We also attend public meetings that companies call in order to hear from company boards and to discuss topics with other company shareholders on an informal basis.
Our investment teams also utilise research provided by market participants on the companies that we invest in. This allows us to understand what other participants in the capital markets think about those companies, and helps us develop a more rounded view. Invesco expenses research costs.
Our investment teams have access to external corporate governance research that flags corporate non-compliance with best practice corporate governance standards. While we believe this is a helpful guide, we consider each company on a case by case basis and may well support management where we believe this is in our clients’ best interest.
  This approach, and these methods of gaining information allows us to review the performance of our investee companies on a regular basis, and ask questions and raise concerns promptly.
Invesco’s approach to the receipt of “inside information”
  Invesco has a global and interconnected asset management business without internal information barriers, which means that the receipt of inside information by one area of Invesco’s global business results in all of Invesco’s global business being deemed to be in receipt of inside information.
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  The Henley Investment Centre acknowledges that the receipt of inside information has the potential to negatively impact other investment teams, our clients and more generally the efficient and fair operation of capital markets.
  For these reasons and as a matter of general policy the business does not want to receive inside information.
  However, it is acknowledged that as part of the Henley Investment Centre’s investment approach and duty to act in the best interests of our clients, there are circumstances in which the business may receive inside information which are detailed further in relevant procedures and policies.
  The Henley Investment Centre’s investment approach is about forming strong, long term relationships with the companies it invests in. We do this by maintaining regular and direct contact with corporate brokers and the management of companies that they invest in so that we can build real insight into and a deep understanding of such companies, as well as the markets and industry in which they operate.
  This, along with the corporate governance responsibilities of being long term asset managers, means participating in meaningful conversations about our investee companies with the company itself and its advisors. This approach provides us with the opportunity to engage in discussions regarding the direction of the strategy of those companies before decisions by the companies have been made. Such engagement is an important aspect of the exercise of our responsibilities as asset manager owners.
  Fund managers individually have a key fiduciary responsibility in assessing information received and managing it effectively. In accepting that fund managers may be exposed to receiving inside information, the business has in place policies and procedures to effectively manage this risk. Anyone in receipt of inside information should only disclose to colleagues where necessary or required through the normal course of business and on a “need to know” basis. As soon as an individual has received inside information and been made an insider, compliance will be notified together with the names of those known to also be in receipt of the information. Compliance will update the Invesco “insider list” and ensure trading systems are updated to prevent any further trading until the information becomes public. Further details are available upon request.
Principle 4
  Institutional investors should establish clear guidelines on when and how they will escalate their activities as a method of protecting and enhancing shareholder value.
Guidance
  Institutional investors should set out the circumstances in which they will actively intervene and regularly assess the outcomes of doing so. Intervention should be considered regardless of whether an active or passive investment policy is followed. In addition, being underweight is not, of itself, a reason for not intervening. Instances when institutional investors may want to intervene include, but are not limited to, when they have concerns about the company’s strategy, performance, governance, remuneration or approach to risks, including those that may arise from social and environmental matters.
  Initial discussions should take place on a confidential basis. However, if companies do not respond constructively when institutional investors intervene, then institutional investors should consider whether to escalate their action, for example, by:
Holding additional meetings with management specifically to discuss concerns;
Expressing concerns through the company’s advisers;
Meeting with the chairman or other board members;
Intervening jointly with other institutions on particular issues;
Making a public statement in advance of General Meetings;
Submitting resolutions and speaking at General Meetings; and
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Requisitioning a General Meeting, in some cases proposing to change board membership
Invesco’s Investors’ approach:
  The Henley Investment Centre’s fund managers escalate stewardship activities in several stages. Initially any issues/concerns would be raised by its fund managers through a process of on-going dialogue and company meetings. We may then take a number of actions to escalate our concerns along the lines of a broad escalation hierarchy, via a number of different approaches including (but not limited to) as follows:
Meeting with non-executive members of company boards to discuss our concerns
Attendance and active participation at company annual general meetings (AGMs)
Writing of letters to company boards expressing our concerns and requiring action to be taken
Votes against management through the use of proxy voting on company resolutions
  On occasions where a fund manager believes an issue is significant enough to be escalated, we will ensure the relevant internal resources are made available to support the fund manager in securing the most appropriate outcome for our clients.
  Examples of issues that would prompt us to escalate our concerns may include:
Poor examples of corporate governance practice within companies – for example where management structures are created that increase conflicts of interest, or leave management control in the hands of dominant shareholders.
Concerns over remuneration policies at companies where those policies do not align with the ongoing positive growth of the company. This may include us exercising our proxy votes against the reappointment of chairs of the remuneration committees in order to express our concerns.
Where the strategic direction of companies that we invest in changes significantly, and does not match with the original investment rationale that attracted us to the company in the first place, and where we believe that the new strategy will no longer return the best value to shareholders, and ultimately to our clients.
Where Board structure or individual composition at an investee company does not meet our standards in terms of the qualifications and expertise required.
  We believe that our approach to escalation is consistent with the intent of the Code. However, because we approach each engagement individually we do not see this as a mechanistic process, and therefore our approach will vary based on the individual situations. Through regular and frank meetings with management, we try as much as possible to raise queries and issues before they become areas of concern that require more direct intervention – such as votes against management or disinvestment of positions.
  Our preference is to engage privately as we believe it better serves the long-term interests of our clients to establish relationships, and a reputation with companies that enhances rather than hinders dialogue.
Principle 5
  Institutional investors should be willing to act collectively with other investors where appropriate
Guidance
  At times collaboration with other investors may be the most effective manner in which to engage.
  Collective engagement may be most appropriate at times of significant corporate or wider economic stress, or when the risks posed threaten to destroy significant value.
  Institutional investors should disclose their policy on collective engagement, which should indicate their readiness to work with other investors through formal and informal groups when this is necessary to achieve
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their objectives and ensure companies are aware of concerns. The disclosure should also indicate the kinds of circumstances in which the institutional investor would consider participating in collective engagement.
Invesco’s Investors’ approach:
  The Henley Investment Centre is supportive of collective engagement in cases where objectives between parties are mutually agreeable and there are no conflicts of interest.
  In taking collaborative action we are cognisant of legal and regulatory requirements, including on market abuse, insider dealing and concert party regulations.
  The Investment Association (IA), the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) and the UN backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) coordinate and support collective shareholder meetings which can be very effective as they are carried out in a neutral environment. Where we have an interest, we are regular participants in such meetings.
  Invesco are also members of the UK Investor Forum, an organisation set up to create an effective model for collective engagement with UK companies.
  All of our engagement activities are undertaken in the best interests of our clients.
Principle 6
  Institutional investors should have a clear policy on voting and disclosure of voting activity
Guidance
  Institutional investors should seek to vote on all shares held. They should not automatically support the board.
  If they have been unable to reach a satisfactory outcome through active dialogue then they should register an abstention or vote against the resolution. In both instances, it is good practice to inform the company in advance of their intention and the reasons why.
  Institutional investors should disclose publicly voting records.
  Institutional investors should disclose the use made, if any, of proxy voting or other voting advisory services. They should describe the scope of such services, identify the providers and disclose the extent to which they follow, rely upon or use recommendations made by such services.
  Institutional investors should disclose their approach to stock lending and recalling lent stock.
Invesco’s Investors’ approach:
  Invesco views proxy voting as an integral part of its investment management responsibilities and believes that the right to vote proxies should
  be managed with the same high standards of care and fiduciary duty to its clients as all other elements of the investment process. Invesco’s proxy voting philosophy, governance structure and process are designed to ensure that proxy votes are cast in accordance with clients’ best interests, which Invesco interprets to mean clients’ best economic interests.
  Invesco investment teams vote proxies on behalf of Invesco-sponsored funds and non-fund advisory clients that have explicitly granted Invesco authority in writing to vote proxies on their behalf.
  The proxy voting process at Invesco, which is driven by investment professionals, focuses on maximizing long-term value for our clients, protecting clients’ rights and promoting governance structures and practices that reinforce the accountability of corporate management and boards of directors to shareholders. Invesco takes a nuanced approach to voting and, therefore, many matters to be voted upon are reviewed on a case by case basis. The Henley Investment Centre buys research from several providers to make an informed
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voting decision. Globally we use ISS and Glass Lewis and we use the Investment Association IVIS service for research for UK securities.
  The Henley Investment Centre reports the investment teams’ proxy voting records through an easily accessible portal on our website. This allows our clients to see votes that have been cast by our investment professionals on each of our ICVC funds managed by IAML, by company that we are shareholders of, and by resolution, and to easily search for the records that they are interested in. This can be viewed on our website at: www.invesco.co.uk/proxy-voting-records This data will be updated on an annual basis.
Global Proxy Voting Platform and Administration
  Guided by its philosophy that investment teams should manage proxy voting, Invesco has created the Global Invesco Proxy Advisory Committee (“Global IPAC”). The Global IPAC is a global investments-driven committee which compromises representatives from various investment management teams and Invesco’s Head of Global Governance, Policy and Responsible Investment (“Head of Global Governance”). The Global IPAC provides a forum for investment teams to monitor, understand and discuss key proxy issues and voting trends within the Invesco group. In addition to the Global IPAC, for some clients, third parties (e.g., U.S. mutual fund boards) provide oversight of the proxy process.
  The Global IPAC and Invesco’s proxy administration and governance team, compliance and legal teams regularly communicate and review this Policy and the operating guidelines and procedures of each regional investment centre to ensure that they remain consistent with clients’ best interests, regulatory requirements, governance trends and industry best practices.
  Invesco maintains a proprietary global proxy administration platform, supported by the Global Head of Responsible Investment and a dedicated team of internal proxy specialists. This proprietary portal is supported by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) to process the underlying voting ballots. The platform streamlines the proxy voting and ballot reconciliation processes, as well as related functions, such as share blocking and managing conflicts of interest issuers. Managing these processes internally, as opposed to relying on third parties, gives Invesco greater quality control, oversight and independence in the proxy administration process.
  The platform also includes advanced global reporting and record-keeping capabilities regarding proxy matters that enable Invesco to satisfy client, regulatory and management requirements. Certain investment teams also use the platform to access third-party proxy research.
Non-Votes
  In the vast majority of instances, Invesco is able to vote proxies successfully. However, in certain circumstances Invesco may refrain from voting where the economic or other opportunity costs of voting exceeds any anticipated benefits of that proxy proposal. In addition, there may be instances in which Invesco is unable to vote all of its clients’ proxies despite using commercially reasonable efforts to do so. For example:
Invesco may not receive proxy materials from the relevant fund or client custodian with sufficient time and information to make an informed independent voting decision. In such cases, Invesco may choose not to vote, to abstain from voting or to vote in accordance with proxy advisor recommendations
If the security in question is on loan as part of a securities lending program, Invesco may determine that the benefit to the client of voting a particular proxy is outweighed by the revenue that would be lost by terminating the loan and recalling the securities
In some countries the exercise of voting rights imposes temporary transfer restrictions on the related securities (“share blocking”). Invesco generally refrains from voting proxies in share-blocking countries unless Invesco determines that the benefit to the clients of voting a specific proxy outweighs the clients’ temporary inability to sell the security
Some companies require a representative to attend meetings in person in order to vote a proxy. In
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such cases, Invesco may determine that the costs of sending a representative or signing a power-of-attorney outweigh the benefit of voting a particular proxy
Approach to Stock Lending
  The Henley Investment Centre does not enter into stock lending arrangements.
Principle 7
  Institutional investors should report periodically on their stewardship and voting activities
Guidance
  Institutional investors should maintain a clear record of their stewardship activities.
  Asset managers should regularly account to their clients or beneficiaries as to how they have discharged their responsibilities. Such reports will be likely to comprise qualitative as well as quantitative information. The particular information reported and the format used, should be a matter for agreement between agents and their principals.
  Asset owners should report at least annually to those to whom they are accountable on their stewardship policy and its execution.
  Transparency is an important feature of effective stewardship. Institutional investors should not, however, be expected to make disclosures that might be counterproductive. Confidentiality in specific situations may well be crucial to achieving a positive outcome.
  Asset managers that sign up to this Code should obtain an independent opinion on their engagement and voting processes having regard to an international standard or a UK framework such as AAF 01/062. The existence of such assurance reporting should be publicly disclosed. If requested, clients should be provided access to such assurance reports.
Invesco’s Investors’ approach:
  Invesco produces an annual stewardship report which highlights our activities at a global level in terms of ESG activity and in various investment centres.
  The Henley Investment Centre reports our investment teams’ proxy voting records through an easily accessible portal on our website. This allows our clients to see votes that have been cast by our investment professionals on each of our ICVC funds managed by IAML, by company that we are shareholders of, and by resolution, and to easily search for the records that they are interested in. This can be viewed on our website at: www.invesco.co.uk/proxy-voting-results
  This data will be updated on an annual basis.
  The processes relating to our corporate governance activities are subject to audit by our internal audit function. This function is independent from the front office, and the rest of the business, and provides an independent assessment of business practises directly to Board level.
  We believe that this level of scrutiny and oversight provides our clients with the assurance that our policies and practises meet and exceed current industry standards.
  We will continue to assess this approach.
Further information/useful links (also available via our website):
  www.invesco.co.uk/corporategovernance-and- stewardship-code
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Key contact details for matters concerning stewardship:
Bonnie Saynay
  Global Head of Proxy Governance and Responsible Investment
  Tel: +1 (713) 214-4774
  Email: Bonnie.Saynay@invesco.com
Stuart Howard
  Head of Investment Management Operations Tel: +44 1491 417175
  Email: Stuart_Howard@invesco.com
Dan Baker
  Operations Manager Tel: +44 1491 416514
  Email: Dan_Baker@invesco.com
Charles Henderson
  UK Equities Business Manager Tel: +44 1491 417672
  Email: Charles_Henderson@invesco.com
Cathrine de Coninck-Lopez
  Head of ESG, Henley Investment Centre Tel +44 1491416139
  Email: Cathrine.deconinck-lopez@invesco.com
  Telephone calls may be recorded.
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Important information
  Where individuals or the business have expressed opinions, they are based on current market conditions, they may differ from those of other investment professionals and are subject to change without notice.
  All information as at 12 December 2017 sourced from Invesco unless otherwise stated.
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PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
FOR
INVESCO ASSET MANAGEMENT (JAPAN) LIMITED
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Basic Policy on Proxy Voting
  We vote proxies for the purpose of seeking to maximize the interests of our clients (investors) and beneficiaries over time, acknowledging the importance of corporate governance, based on fiduciary duties to our clients (investors) and beneficiaries. We do not vote proxies for the interests of ourselves and any third party other than clients (investors) and beneficiaries. The interests of clients (investors) and beneficiaries is to expand the corporate value or the economic interest of shareholders or the preventing of damage thereto. . Proxy voting is an integral part of our stewardship activities and we make voting decisions considering whether or not the proposal would contribute to the corporate value expansion and sustainable growth.
  In order to vote proxies adequately we have established the Responsible Investment Committee and developed these Proxy Voting Guidelines to oversee control of the decision making process concerning proxy voting. While we may seek advice from an external service provider based on our own guidelines, our investment professionals make voting decisions in principle, based on our proxy voting guidelines, taking into account whether or not they contribute to shareholder value enhancement of the subject company.
  Responsible proxy voting and constructive dialogue with investee companies are important components of stewardship activities. While the proxy voting guidelines are principles for our making voting decisions, depending on the proposals, we may make special decisions to maximize the interests of clients (investors) and beneficiaries, through the establishment of constructive dialogue with the investee companies. In such case, approval of the Responsible Investment Committee shall be obtained.
  The Responsible Investment Committee is consisted of members including Director in charge of the Investment Division as the chair, Head of Compliance, Responsible Investment Officer, investment professionals nominated by the chair and persons in charge at the Client Reporting Department.
  We have developed the Conflict of Interest Control Policy and, even in the situation where any conflict of interest is likely to arise, we work to control conflict of interest to protect the interests of clients (investors) and beneficiaries. The Compliance Department is responsible for overseeing company-wide control of conflict of interest. The Compliance Department is independent from investment and marketing divisions, and shall not receive any command or order with respect to the matters concerning compliance with the laws and regulations including the matters concerning conflict of interest from investment and marketing divisions.
Proxy Voting Guidelines
1. Profit Allocation and Dividends
  We decide how to vote on the proposals seeking approval for profit allocation and dividends, taking into account the financial conditions and business performance of the subject company, and the economic interest of shareholders, etc.
Taking into account the status of capital adequacy and business strategies, etc. of the subject company, if the total payout ratio including dividends and share buybacks is significantly low, we consider to vote against the proposals, unless reasonable explanation is given by the company.
  With respect to the company where profit allocation is determined by the board of directors, taking into account the status of capital adequacy and business strategies, etc. of the subject company, if the total payout ratio including dividends and share buybacks is significantly low, we consider to vote against reelection of directors, unless reasonable explanation is given by the company.
Taking into account the status of capital adequacy and business strategies, etc. of the subject company, if the total payout ratio including dividends and share buybacks is significantly low, we consider to vote for the shareholder proposals that require more payout to shareholders.
2. Election of Directors
  We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning election of directors, taking into account independence, competence and existence of anti-social acts of director candidates, etc. We decide how to vote on reelection of director candidates, taking into account their approach to corporate governance and
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accountability during their tenure, business performance of the company and existence of anti-social acts of the company, etc. in addition to the above factors.
  Directors should make efforts to continuously gain knowledge and skills from time to time to fulfill the important role and responsibilities in governance of the subject company. Companies are also required to provide sufficient opportunities of such training.
  Independent outside directors are expected to play a significant role such as to secure the interest of minority shareholders through activities based on their insights to increase the corporate value of the subject company. It is desirable to enhance the board's governance function with independent outside directors accounting for the majority of the board. However, given the challenge to secure competent candidates, we also recognize that, under the current conditions, it is difficult for all the companies, irrespective of their size, to deploy a majority of the board with independent outside directors.
(1)
Independence
       
We generally vote for election of outside directors; provided, however, that we generally vote against the candidate who is not regarded as independent from the subject company. With respect to independence, it is desirable that the subject company discloses numerical standard which should support our decision.
         
     
We view following candidates for outside directors are not enough independent;
     
     
Candidates who have been working for following companies during the last 10 years or relatives of those people.
     
               
The subject company
               
Subsidiary of the subject company
               
Parent of the subject company
       
Candidates who have been working for following companies during the last five years or relatives of those people.
 
             
Shareholders who own more than 10% of the subject company
   
             
Principal loan lender
   
             
Principal securities broker
   
             
Major business relationship
   
             
Auditor of the subject company
   
             
Audit companies, consulting companies or any related service providers which have any consulting contracts with the subject company
   
             
Any other counterparts which have any interests in the subject company
   
       
We further scrutinize the independence of candidates who are regarded as not independent enough, even though those are not categorized the case listed above.
 
       
We carefully consider the independence of the candidates who are regarded as being in the cross-share-holding relationship, or the relationship in which companies are sending outside directors each other. We expect that the company should disclose the detail information related to the independence of those candidates reasonably, to enable investors to understand those relationships enough, both in terms of the disclosure timing and method.
 
       
We judge independence based on the independence criteria stipulated by the stock exchange, with focus on whether independence is substantially secured. We consider each company’s
 
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business surroundings and make best effort to have constructive dialogue with the subject company to understand the independence of the candidates.
   
We regard the outside director with significantly long tenure as non-independent, and vote against reelection of such outside director. We generally consider voting against the candidate whose tenure is longer than 10 years.
   
In the case where the subject company is the company with a board with audit committee structure, we judge independence of outside director candidates who become members of the audit committee based on the same independence criteria for election of statutory auditors in principle.
   
In the case where the subject company is the company with a three committee board structure or the company with a board with audit committee structure, we generally consider to vote against the director candidates who are top executives of the subject company, if independent outside directors of the subject company account for less than 1/3 of the board after the shareholders meeting.
 
In the case where the subject company is the company with a statutory auditor structure, we generally vote against the director candidates who are top executives, unless there are at least two outside directors who are independent from the subject company after the shareholders meeting.
 
In the case where the subject company has a parent company, we generally consider voting against the director candidates who are top executives of the subject company, if outside directors who are independent from the subject company account for less than half of the board after the shareholders meeting.
 
(2)
Attendance rate and concurrent duties
All members are expected to attend the board meetings and each committee in principle, and companies are generally obligated to facilitate all members to attend meetings. We generally vote against reelection of the director candidate who attended less than 75% of the board meetings or the respective committee.
 
We take into account not only the number of attendance but reasons for nomination and substantial contribution, if disclosed.
   
We carefully consider the quality of the candidates who have many concurrent duties as outside directors or outside auditors of listed companies, given that outside directors/auditors are expected to make an important contribution to the board discussion. The company which nominates the candidates who have many concurrent duties should explain the reasonable background and eligibility for such nomination and make best effort to enable investors to understand them enough, both in terms of the disclosure timing and method.
   
(3)
Business performance of the company
We consider voting against reelection of director candidates, if the subject company made a loss for the three-consecutive year during their tenure.
 
We consider voting against reelection of director candidates, if it is judged that the business performance of the subject company is significantly behind peers in the same industry during their tenure.
 
We consider voting against the directors who are top executives, if business strategies that enable the corporate value enhancement and sustainable growth are not demonstrated and no constructive dialogue is conducted, with respect to capital efficiency including return on capital.
 
(4)
Anti-social acts of the company
If it is judged that there has been any corporate scandal that has significant social effects and has impaired, or is likely to impair, the shareholder value during the tenure, we shall conduct sufficient
 
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dialogue with the subject company on the background and subsequent resolutions of the scandal. Based on the dialogue and taking into account impact on the shareholder value, we decide how to vote on reelection of the director candidates who are top executives, directors in charge of those cases and members of the audit committee or the similar committee.
   
     
With respect to domestic scandals, if the company has received administrative disposition on cartel or bid-rigging, we consider voting against reelection of the director candidates who are top executives, directors in charge and members of the audit committee or the similar committee, at the time when the disposition is determined by the Fair Trade Commission, etc. If the final disposition is subsequently determined on appeal or complaint, we do not vote against reelection again at such time. We decide case-by-case with respect to an order for compensation in a civil case or disposition by the Consumer Affairs Agency and administrative disposition imposed overseas.
     
With respect to administrative disposition imposed on a subsidiary or affiliate, if the subsidiary or affiliate is unlisted, we consider voting against reelection of the director candidates who are top executives, directors in charge and members of the audit committee or the similar committee of the holding company or the parent company. If the subsidiary or affiliate is listed, we consider to vote against reelection of the director candidates who are top executives, directors in charge and members of the audit committee or the similar committee of the subsidiary or affiliate and the parent company; provided, however, that we decide case-by-case depending on importance of the disposition on the subsidiary or affiliate, its impact on business performance of the holding company or parent company.
     
With respect to a scandal of an individual employee, if such scandal has impaired, or is likely to impair the shareholder value, and it is judged that the subject company should assume responsibility as a manager, we consider to vote against reelection of the director candidates who are top executives, directors in charge and members of the audit committee or the similar committee.
We consider voting against reelection of director candidates, if the subject company has committed window-dressing and inadequate accounting activities during their tenure.
   
(5)
Acts against the interest of shareholders
 
If the company has increased capital through a third-party allotment that is excessively dilutive without resolution by the shareholders meeting, we consider to vote against reelection of director candidates, particularly the director candidates who are top executives.
   
If the company has increased capital through a large-scale public offering without reasonable explanation, we consider voting against reelection of director candidates, particularly the director candidates who are top executives.
   
If the shareholder proposal that is judged desirable for minority shareholders has received the majority support, but the company does not implement such proposal or make the similar proposal as the company proposal at the shareholders meeting in the following year, we consider voting against the director candidates who are top executives.
   
(6)
Other
 
If information of a director candidate is not fully disclosed, we generally vote against such director candidate.
   
3. Composition of Board of Directors, etc.
  Depending on the size of companies, etc., we believe that a three-committee board structure is desirable to achieve better governance as a listed company. Even for a company with a statutory auditor structure or a company with a board with audit committee, it is also desirable to voluntarily deploy the nomination
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committee, compensation committee and other necessary committees. It is also desirable that the chair of the board of directors is an independent outside director. We believe that composition of the highly transparent board of directors secures transparency of the management and contributes to a persistent increase in the enterprise value. It is also desirable that the third-party assessment of the board of directors is disclosed.
  We are concerned about the retired director assuming a consulting, advisory or other similar position which is likely to have negative impact on greater transparency and decision making of the board of directors. If such position or a person assuming such position exists, it is desirable that its existence, expected role and effects or compensation and other treatment for such position are fully disclosed.
(1)
Number of members and change in constituents of the board of directors
 
We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning the number of members and change in constituents of the board of directors, by comparing with the current structure and taking into account impact on the subject company and the economic interest of shareholders.
   
     
Number of the board member should be well optimized to make the right management decision at the right timing. We may take into consideration each company’s business situation and business scale; however we generally consider to vote against the director candidates who are top executives, in the case that the number of board member exceeds 20 and is not decreased from the previous shareholder’s meeting and also the reason for such case is not enough disclosed and reasonably explained.
     
We generally vote against the director candidates who are top executives in the case that the percentage of outside directors declines substantially through the decrease of outside directors or the increase of internal directors.
(2)
Procedures for election of directors, scope of responsibilities of directors, etc.
 
We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning a change in procedures for election of directors, by comparing with the current procedures and taking into account reasonableness of such change, etc.
   
We generally vote against the proposals that reduce responsibility of directors for monetary damages due to their breach of duty of care of a prudent manager.
   
Responsibilities of the board of directors include proper supervision over the succession plan for top executives. The nomination committee at the company with a three-committee board structure, or the nomination committee that should be voluntarily deployed by the company with a different structure, should provide proper supervision over fostering and election of successors with secured transparency. It is desirable that an independent outside director serves as the chair of the nomination committee. If the process is judged to significantly lack transparency and reasonableness, we consider to vote against the director candidates who are top executives.
   
4. Election of Statutory Auditors
  We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning election of statutory auditors, taking into account independence, competence and existence of anti-social acts of auditor candidates, etc. We decide how to vote on reelection of statutory auditor candidates, taking into account their approach to corporate governance and accountability during their tenure, existence of anti-social acts of the company, etc. in addition to the above factors.
  Statutory auditors and directors who are members of the audit committee or the similar committee are required to have deep specialized knowledge of accounting and laws and regulations, and should make efforts to continuously gain knowledge and skills from time to time to fulfill the important role and responsibilities in governance of the subject company. Companies are also required to provide sufficient opportunities of such training.
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(1)
Independence
 
We generally vote against non-independent outside statutory auditors.
   
     
The person who has no relationship with the subject company other than being elected as a statutory auditor is regarded as independent.
     
We regard the outside statutory auditor with significantly long tenure as non-independent, and vote against reelection of such outside statutory auditor. We generally consider to vote against the candidate whose tenure is longer than 10 years.
(2)
Attendance rate and concurrent duties
 
All statutory auditors are expected to attend meetings of the board of directors or the board of statutory auditors in principle, and companies are generally obligated to facilitate all statutory auditors to attend meetings. We generally vote against reelection of the statutory auditor candidate who attended less than 75% of meetings of the board of directors or the board of statutory auditors.
   
     
We take into account not only the number of attendance but reasons for nomination and substantial contribution, if disclosed.
We carefully consider the quality of the candidates who have many concurrent duties as outside directors or outside auditors of listed companies, given that outside directors/auditors are expected to make an important contribution to the board discussion. The company which nominate the candidates who have many concurrent duties should explain the reasonable background and eligibility for such nomination and make best effort to enable investors to understand them enough, both in terms of the disclosure timing and method.
   
(3)
Accountability
 
If there are material concerns about the provided auditor report or auditing procedures, or if the matters to be disclosed are not fully disclosed, we vote against reelection of statutory auditor candidates.
   
(4)
Anti-social acts of the company
 
If it is judged that there has been any corporate scandal that has significant social effects and has impaired, or is likely to impair, the shareholder value during the tenure, we shall conduct sufficient engagement with the subject company on the background and subsequent resolutions of the scandal. Based on the engagement and taking into account impact on the shareholder value, we decide how to vote on reelection of statutory auditor candidates.
   
     
With respect to domestic scandals, if the company has received administrative disposition on cartel or bid-rigging, we consider to vote against reelection of statutory auditor candidates, at the time when the disposition is determined by the Fair Trade Commission, etc. If the final disposition is subsequently determined on appeal or complaint, we do not vote against reelection again at such time. We decide case-by-case with respect to an order for compensation in a civil case or disposition by the Consumer Affairs Agency and administrative disposition imposed overseas.
     
With respect to administrative disposition imposed on a subsidiary or affiliate, if the subsidiary or affiliate is unlisted, we consider to vote against reelection of statutory auditor candidates of the holding company or the parent company. If the subsidiary or affiliate is listed, we consider to vote against reelection of statutory auditor candidates of the subsidiary or affiliate and the holding company; provided, however, that we decide case-by-case depending on importance of the disposition on the subsidiary or affiliate, its impact on business performance of the holding company or parent company.
     
With respect to a scandal of an individual employee, if such scandal has impaired, or is likely to
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impair the shareholder value, and it is judged that the subject company should assume responsibility as a manager, we consider to vote against reelection of statutory auditor candidates.
 
We consider voting against reelection of statutory auditor candidates, if the subject company has committed window-dressing and inadequate accounting activities during their tenure.
5. Composition of Board of Statutory Auditors
  We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning the number of members and change in constituents of the board of statutory auditors, by comparing with the current structure and taking into account impact on the subject company and the economic interest of shareholders.
We favorably consider an increase in the number of statutory auditors, but in the case of a decrease in the number of statutory auditors, unless reasons are clearly and reasonably stated, we consider to vote against reelection of the director candidates who are top executives.
6. Election and Removal of Accounting Auditors
  We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning election and removal of accounting auditors, taking into account competence of candidates and the level of costs for the accounting audit, etc.
If it is judged that there are following problems with the accounting audit services in the subject company, and the accounting auditor in question is not removed but reelected, we generally vote against reelection of the statutory auditor candidates and the director candidates who are members of the audit committee or the similar committee:
 
It is judged that the accounting auditor has expressed incorrect opinions on financial conditions;
 
In the case where there are concerns on the financial statements, the matters to be disclosed are not fully disclosed;
 
In the case where the accounting auditor has a contract of non-accounting audit services with the subject company, it is judged that such non-accounting audit services are recognized to have conflict of interest with accounting audit services;
 
In the case where excessive accounting audit costs are paid;
 
It is judged that gross fraudulence or negligence of the accounting auditor is recognized.
 
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If it is judged that there are problems with accounting audit services in another company, and the accounting auditor in question becomes a candidate for election or is not removed but reelected, we decide how to vote, giving full consideration to impact on the enterprise value of the subject company.
 
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We generally vote against the proposals concerning a change in accounting auditors, if difference in views about the accounting principles between the previous accounting auditor and the subject company is judged to be the reason for such change.
 
7. Compensation and Bonuses for Directors, Statutory Auditors and Employees
(1)
Compensation and bonuses for Directors
In determining compensation and bonuses for directors, it is desirable to increase the proportion of stocks in compensation and bonuses, taking into account whether the performance-based compensation structure is developed, whether transparency is fully secured such as disclosure of an index or formula as a basis for calculation, and impact on shareholders such as dilution. The compensation committee at the company with a three-committee board structure, or the compensation committee that should be voluntarily deployed by the company with a different
 
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structure, should ensure the compensation structure with secured transparency. It is desirable that an independent outside director serves as the chair of the compensation committee.
         
     
We consider to vote against the proposals seeking approval for compensation and bonuses in the following cases:
     
             
where negative correlation is seen between the business performance of the subject company and compensation and bonuses;
   
             
where there exist problematic system and practices;
   
             
where the aggregate amount of compensation and bonuses is not disclosed;
   
             
where mismanagement is clear as shown by share price erosion or and significant deterioration in profit;
   
             
where the person who is judged to be responsible for acts against the interest of shareholders is among recipients of compensation and bonuses.
   
       
We generally vote for the proposals requesting disclosure of compensation and bonuses of individual directors.
 
             
If any measures are implemented to secure transparency of the system other than individual disclosure, such measures are taken into account.
   
     
If there is no proposal seeking approval for compensation and bonuses and the system is not clear, we consider to vote against election of the director candidates who are top executives,
     
     
We generally vote against bonuses for statutory auditors and the directors who become members of the audit committee under the audit committee system
     
               
As directors who become members of the audit committee at the company with a three committee structure, directors who become members of the audit committee at the company with a board with audit committee structure and outside directors are required to perform duties as director, we consider their compensation and bonuses differently from statutory auditors at the company with a statutory auditor structure.
(2)
Stock compensation
       
We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning stock compensation including stock option plans and restricted stock units, taking into account impact on the shareholder value and rights of shareholders, the level of compensation, the recipients of stock compensation, and reasonableness, etc.
         
     
We generally vote against the proposals seeking to lower the strike price of stock options.
     
     
We generally vote for the proposals seeking to require approval of shareholders for change in the strike price of stock options.
     
     
We generally vote against the stock compensation, if terms of exercise including the percentage of dilution are unclear. We generally consider to vote against the proposal in which there is a 10% or more dilution potentiality.
     
Stock compensation should be a long-term incentive and its plan should be aligned with a long-term corporate value growth. Considering that, we generally vote against the proposal which enables the beneficiaries to exercise whole rights vested in the subject year within two years. However, the beneficiary who retires during the subject year is the exception for this clause. We will carefully review its validity if the restricted period is regarded as too long.
         
     
We generally vote against the stock compensation granted to statutory auditors and the directors who become members of the audit committee under the audit committee system.
     
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As directors who become members of the audit committee at the company with a three committee structure are required to perform duties as director, we consider the stock compensation for them differently from statutory auditors and the directors who become members of the audit committee under the audit committee system at the company with a statutory auditor structure.
     
We generally vote against the stock compensation granted to any third parties other than employees.
   
We generally vote against the stock compensation if it is judged likely to be used as a tool for takeover defense.
   
(3)     Stock purchase plan  
We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning stock purchase plan, taking into account impact on the shareholder value and rights of shareholders, the recipients of stock compensation and reasonableness, etc.
 
(4)     Retirement benefits for directors
We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning grant of retirement benefits, taking into account the scope of recipients, existence of anti-social acts of recipients, business performance of the company and anti-social acts of the company, etc.
 
We generally vote for the proposals granting retirement benefits, if all of the following criteria are met:
   
The granted amount is disclosed;
     
Outside directors, statutory auditors and the directors who become members of the audit committee under the audit committee system are not included in recipients;
     
There has been no serious scandal involving recipients during their tenure;
     
The subject company has not suffered from loss for the three consecutive year, or its business performance is not judged to significantly lag relative to peers in the same industry;
     
There has been no corporate scandal that has significant social effects on the subject company and has impaired, or likely to impair, the shareholder value during the tenure of recipients;
     
The subject company has not committed window-dressing and inadequate accounting activities during the tenure of recipients.
     
8. Cross-shareholdings
  If the company holds shares for relationship purpose, we believe that the company is required to explain about medium- to long-term business and financial strategies and disclose criteria for proxy voting decisions and voting results, etc. If no reasonable views are indicated and no constructive dialogue is conducted, we consider to vote against the director candidates who are top executives. It is important that the company does not prevent companies who have its shares as a “policy-share-holding” from selling/reducing them.
9. Capital Policy
  As the capital policy of listed companies is likely to have important impact on the shareholder value and the interest of shareholders of the subject company, the subject company should implement the reasonable capital policy and explain basic policies of the capital policy to shareholders. We consider voting against the proposals concerning the capital policy that is judged to impair the shareholder value. If there exists the capital policy that is not part of proposals at the shareholders meeting but is judged to impair the shareholder value, we consider voting against reelection of director candidates.
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The company may not intend to keep/increase “so-called loyal shareholders” for the company management to hinder minority shareholders right through the third party allotment, transfer of the treasury stocks or transfer of the stocks which are held by the company management to the foundations which have a close relationship with the subject company.
 
(1)
Change in authorized capital
We decide how to vote on the proposals seeking to increase authorized capital, taking into account impact of the change in authorized capital on the shareholder value and rights of shareholders, reasonableness of the change in authorized capital and impact on share listing or sustainability of the company, etc.
 
We generally vote for the proposals seeking to increase authorized capital, if it is judged that not increasing authorized capital is likely to cause delisting of the subject company or have significant impact on sustainability of the company.
 
We generally vote against the proposals seeking to increase authorized capital after emergence of acquirer.
 
(2)
Issuance of new shares
We decide how to vote on issuance of new shares, taking into account reasons for issuance of new shares, issuing terms, impact of dilution on the shareholder value and rights of shareholders, and impact on share listing or sustainability of the company, etc.
 
(3)
Share buybacks, reissuance of shares
We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning share buybacks or reissuance of shares, taking into account their reasonableness, etc.
 
(4)
Share split
We generally vote for the proposals seeking to split shares.
 
(5)
Consolidation of shares (reverse share split)
We decide how to vote on the proposals seeking consolidation of shares, taking into account its reasonableness, etc.
 
(6)
Preferred shares
We generally vote against the proposals seeking to create, or increase authorized capital of, carte blanche preferred shares that are issued without specifying the voting right, dividends, conversion and other rights.
 
We generally vote for the proposals seeking to create, or increase authorized capital of, preferred shares where the voting right, dividends, conversion and other rights are specified and those rights are judged reasonable.
 
We generally vote for the proposals requiring approval of shareholders for issuance of preferred shares.
 
(7)
Issuance of bonds with share options
We decide how to vote on the proposals seeking to issue bonds with share options, taking into account the number of new shares and the redemption period of bonds, etc.
 
(8)
Issuance of straight bonds, expansion of credit facility
We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning issuance of straight bonds or expansion of credit facility, taking into account the financial conditions, etc. of the subject company.
 
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(9)
Capitalization of debt
We decide how to vote on the proposals seeking to change authorized capital or issue shares in connection with restructuring of debt, taking into account the terms of change in authorized capital or issuance of shares, impact on the shareholder value and rights of shareholders, their reasonableness and impact on share listing or sustainability of the company, etc.
 
(10)
Capital reduction
We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning reduction in capital, taking into account impact of capital reduction on the shareholder value and rights of shareholders, reasonableness of capital reduction and impact on share listing or sustainability of the company, etc.
 
We generally vote for the proposals seeking to reduce capital as typical accounting procedures.
 
(11)
Financing plan
We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning financing plan, taking into account impact on the shareholder value and rights of shareholders, its reasonableness and impact on share listing or sustainability of the company, etc.
 
(12)
Capitalization of reserves
We decide how to vote on the proposals seeking capitalization of reserves, taking into account its reasonableness, etc.
 
10. Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, etc.
(1)
Change in accounting period
 
We generally vote for the proposals seeking to change the accounting period, unless it is judged to aim to delay the shareholders meeting.
   
(2)
Amendments of articles of incorporation
 
We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning article amendments, taking into account impact of article amendments on the shareholder value and rights of shareholders, necessity and reasonableness of article amendments, etc.
   
     
We generally vote for the proposals seeking article amendments, if such amendments are required by the laws.
     
We generally vote against the proposals seeking article amendments, if such amendments are judged to be likely to infringe on rights of shareholders or impair the shareholder value.
     
We generally vote for transition to the company with a three committee board structure.
     
We decide how to vote on the proposals seeking to ease or eliminate requirements for special resolutions, taking into account its reasonableness.
     
We are concerned about the retired director assuming a consulting, advisory or other similar position which is likely to have negative impact on greater transparency and decision making of the board of directors. We generally vote against the proposals seeking to create such position.
(3)
Change in quorum for the shareholders meeting
 
We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning change in quorum for the shareholders meeting, taking into account impact on the shareholder value and rights of shareholders, etc.
   
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11. Change in company organization, etc
(1)
Change in trade name and registered address
 
We decide how to vote on the proposals seeking to change the trade name, taking into account impact on the shareholder value, etc.
   
We generally vote for the proposals seeking to change the registered address.
   
(2)
Company reorganization
 
We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning the following company reorganization, taking into account their respective impact on the shareholder value and rights of shareholders, impact on financial conditions and business performance of the subject company, and impact on share listing or sustainability of the company, etc.
   
     
Mergers and acquisitions
     
Transfer of business
     
Spin-off
     
Sale of assets
     
Sale of company
     
Liquidation
12. Proxy Fight
(1)
Proxy fight
 
We decide how to vote on the proposals concerning election of directors among rival candidates, taking into account independence, competence, existence of anti-social acts, approach to corporate governance and accountability of director candidates, business performance of the company, existence of anti-social acts of the company, as well as the background of the proxy fight, etc.
   
(2)
Proxy fight defense measures
 
Classified board structure
   
     
We generally vote against the proposals seeking to introduce the classified board structure.
     
We generally vote for the proposals seeking to set a director's term of one year.
Right to remove directors
   
     
We generally vote against the proposals seeking to tighten requirements for shareholders to remove directors.
Cumulative voting system
   
     
We decide how to vote on the proposals seeking to introduce the cumulative voting system for election of directors, taking into account its background, etc.
     
We decide how to vote on the proposals seeking to eliminate the cumulative voting system for election of directors, taking into account its background, etc.
13. Takeover Defense
  We believe that the interests of the management and shareholders do not always align with each other, and generally vote against new establishment, amendment and update of takeover defense measures that are judged to decrease the shareholder value or interfere with rights of shareholders. We generally vote against reelection of director candidates, if there exist takeover defense measures that are not part of
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proposals at the shareholders meeting but are judged to decrease the shareholder value or interfere with rights of shareholders.
Relaxation of requirements for amendment to the articles of incorporation and company regulations
 
   
We decide how to vote on the proposals seeking to relax the requirements for amendment to the articles of incorporation or company regulations, taking into account impact on the shareholder value and rights of shareholders, etc.
Relaxation of requirements for approval of mergers
 
   
We decide how to vote on the proposals seeking to relax the requirements for approval of mergers, taking into account impact on the shareholder value and rights of shareholders.
14. ESG
  We support the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and acknowledge that how companies address to ESG is an important factor in making investment decisions. Thus, we consider voting against reelection of the director candidates who are top executives and directors in charge, if it is judged that any event that is likely to significantly impair the enterprise value has occurred. We consider to vote for the related proposal, if it is judged to contribute to protection from impairment of, or enhancement of, the enterprise value, and if not, vote against such proposal.
15. Disclosure
  Disclosure of information and constructive dialogue based thereon are important in making proxy voting decisions and investment decisions.
We generally vote against the proposals where sufficient information to make proxy voting decision is not disclosed.
We generally vote for the proposals seeking to enhance disclosure of information, if such information is beneficial to shareholders.
If disclosure of information about financial and non-financial information of the subject company is significantly poor, and if the level of investor relations activities by the management or persons in charge is significantly low, we consider to vote against reelection of the director candidates who are top executives and directors in charge.
16. Conflict of Interest
  We abstain from voting proxies of the following companies that are likely to have conflict of interest.
  We also abstain from voting proxies with respect to the following investment trusts, etc. that are managed by us or Invesco Group companies, as conflict of interest is likely to arise.
Companies and investment trusts, etc. that we abstain from voting proxies:
 
   
Invesco Ltd.
   
Investment corporations managed by Invesco Global Real Estate Asia Pacific, Inc.
  Our proxy voting and stewardship activities are to be reported to Responsible Investment Committee and approved by the Committee. Further, the Compliance Department reviews appropriateness of proxy voting activities from a conflict of interest viewpoint and then reports to Conflict of Interest Committee. Those results are reported to Tokyo’s Executive Committee and global Proxy Advisory Committee.
  We have developed the Conflict of Interest Control Policy. If any conflict of interest may arise, we work to control conflict of interest so as to protect the interests of clients (investors) and beneficiaries. The Compliance Department is responsible for overseeing company-wide control of conflict of interest. The Compliance Department is independent from investment, sales and marketing department, and shall not
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receive any command or order from investment, sales and marketing department with respect to the matters concerning compliance with the laws and regulations including the matters concerning conflict of interest.
17. Shareholder Proposals
  We vote case-by-case on the shareholder proposals in accordance with the Guidelines along with the company proposals in principle.
DISCLAIMER: The English version is a translation of the original in Japanese for information purposes only. In case of a discrepancy, the Japanese original will prevail. You can download the Japanese version from our website: http://www.invesco.co.jp/footer/proxy.html .
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PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
FOR
INVESCO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
(formerly known as Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC)
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  Applicable to: All funds advised by Invesco Capital Management LLC (“ICM” or the “Adviser”) for which it has been delegated proxy voting authority.
  Risk Addressed by Policy: Breach of fiduciary duty to clients under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 by placing Invesco’s interests ahead of clients’ best interests in voting proxies
  Relevant Law and Other Sources: Investment Advisers Act of 1940
  Effective Date: June 24, 2014
  Last Amended Date: December 12, 2019
  I. GENERAL POLICY
  ICM has adopted proxy voting policies with respect to securities owned by series for which it serves as investment adviser and has been delegated the authority to vote proxies. ICM’s proxy voting policies are designed to provide that proxies are voted in the best interests of shareholders.
  Invesco Ltd. (“Invesco”), the parent to the Adviser, has adopted a global policy statement on corporate governance and proxy voting (the “Global Invesco Policy”) (see Exhibit A), which details Invesco’s views on governance matters and describes the proxy administration and governance approach. The Adviser will approach proxy constraints according to the Invesco global statement on corporate governance and proxy voting. The Adviser will approach conflicts of interest in accordance with Invesco’s global policy statement on corporate governance and proxy voting. The Adviser votes proxies by utilizing the procedures and mechanisms outlined in the Global Invesco Policy, while maintaining specific guidelines for products advised by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser (“Affiliated Funds”), as set forth below:
  Overlapping Securities
  In instances where both an Affiliated Fund advised by the Adviser and an Affiliated Fund advised by an Invesco Ltd. entity hold an equity security (“Overlapping Securities”), the Adviser will vote proxies in accordance with the recommendation of an Invesco Ltd. adviser based on the comprehensive proxy review and under the Global Invesco Policy. The Global Invesco Policy is overseen by the Invesco Proxy Advisory Committee (“IPAC”), which also orchestrates the review and analysis of the top twenty-five proxy voting matters, measured by overall size of holdings by funds within the Invesco family. The Adviser consults with the IPAC on specific proxy votes and general proxy voting matters as it deems necessary. In addition, as part of the Global Invesco Proxy Voting Process, the IPAC oversees instances when possible conflicts of interest arise among funds. (Please see the Global Invesco Policy for the detailed conflicts of interest approach.)
  In instances where the global proxy administration team does not receive a recommendation in a timely manner, the proxy administration team will automatically vote such ballots in accordance with Invesco’s custom guidelines established in Invesco’s global proxy voting policy and US guidelines.
  Non-Overlapping Securities
  In instances where securities are held only by an Affiliated Fund advised by the Adviser and not also by an Invesco Ltd. active equity entity fund, the Adviser will instruct the proxy administration team to vote proxies in accordance with said Invesco custom guidelines implemented by ISS, Invesco’s vote execution agent.
  Under this Policy, the Adviser retains the power to vote contrary to the recommendation of the Invesco Voting Process (for Overlapping Securities) or Invesco’s custom guidelines (for Non-Overlapping Securities) at its discretion, so long as the reasons for doing so are well documented.
  II. SPECIAL POLICY
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  Certain Affiliated Funds pursue their investment objectives by investing in other registered investment companies pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The relief granted by that order is conditioned upon complying with a number of undertakings, some of which require such Affiliated Fund to vote its shares in an acquired investment company in the same proportion as other holders of the acquired fund’s shares. In instances in which an Affiliated Fund is required to vote in this manner to rely on the exemptive order, the Adviser will vote shares of these acquired investment companies in compliance with the voting mechanism required by the order.
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PROXY VOTING GUIDELINES
FOR
INVESCO ASSET MANAGEMENT (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
VOTING POLICY
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INVESCO ASSET MANAGEMENT (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
VOTING POLICY
Draft
:
Final
Version
:
8
Effective Date
:
May 25, 2020
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A.
Preamble
  SEBI vide its circular reference no. SEBI/IMD/Cir No.18/198647/2010 dated March 15, 2010 has stated that mutual fund should play an active role in ensuring better corporate governance of listed companies. The said circular stated that the AMCs should disclose their general policies and procedures for exercising the voting rights in respect of shares held by them.
  Subsequently, SEBI vide its circular ref. no. CIR/IMD/DF/05/2014 dated March 24, 2014, SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2016/68 dated August 10, 2016 and SEBI vide its circular ref. no. CIR/CFD/CMD1/ 168 /2019 dated December 24, 2019 have amended certain provisions of above mentioned circular specifying additional compliance / disclosure requirements with respect to exercise of voting rights by mutual funds.
  This policy is drafted in pursuance of SEBI circular dated March 15, 2010 read with March 24, 2014, August 10, 2016 and December 24, 2019 and provides general philosophy, broad guidelines, procedures and principles for exercising voting rights.
  Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (“IAMI”) is an Investment Manager to the scheme(s) of Invesco Mutual Fund (“the Fund”). As an investment manager, IAMI has fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interest of unit-holders of the Fund. This responsibility includes exercising voting rights attached to the securities of the companies in which the schemes of the Fund invest. It will be IAMI’s endeavor to participate in the voting process (i.e. exercise voting rights) based on the philosophy enunciated in this policy.
B.
Philosophy of Voting Policy
  Good corporate governance ensures that a corporation is managed keeping in mind the long-term interest of shareholders. Promoting good corporate governance standards forms an integral part of corporate ownership responsibilities.
  With this in the forefront, IAMI expects all corporations, in which it invests in, to comply with high corporate governance standards. Accordingly, as the decision to invest is generally an endorsement of sound management practices, IAMI may generally vote with the management of these corporations. However, when IAMI is of the view that the unit holders will be prejudiced by any such proposal, then it may vote against such proposal to protect the interest of unit holders. Also in case of resolutions moved by the shareholders of the company, IAMI will exercise its voting rights in the best interest of its unit holders. In certain circumstances, IAMI may also decide to refrain from voting where it has insufficient information or there is conflict of interest or it does not have a clear stance on the proposal under consideration.
  IAMI, as an investment manager, will generally vote in accordance with the Voting Policy. However, it may deviate from the policy if there are particular facts and/or circumstances that warrant for such deviation to protect the interests of unit-holders of the Fund.
C.
Conflict of Interest in Exercising Voting Rights
  IAMI, under schemes, may invest in the securities of associate/group companies (to the extent permitted under SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 as amended from time to time). Further, IAMI is an Indian subsidiary of global organization consisting of many affiliates. Moreover, schemes under IAMI may invest in securities of companies which have invested in schemes of Invesco Mutual Fund. Such scenarios may lead to a situation creating conflict of interest. Potential Conflict of interest may also arise if IAMI and the investee company are associates or are part of the same group; or the investee company holds a material ownership interest in IAMI; a nominee of IAMI has been appointed as a director of the investee company or having cross-directorships, the Investee Company is an entity participating in the distribution of investment products advised or administered by the Investment Manager and/or any of its affiliate; the Investee Company is a client of Investment Manager and/or its affiliates.
  IAMI will attempt to avoid conflict of interest and will exercise its voting rights in the best interest of the unit-holders. Voting decisions in such cases will be based on merits without any bias and the same parameters will be applied for taking voting decisions as are applied for other companies.
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  In cases where there is a potential conflict of interest, IAMI will vote exactly as per recommendations of the proxy voting advisory entity with no modifications whatsoever. In case there is need for a clearer direction, the matter may be referred to the Investment committee for its guidance. Rationale for decision taken/ voting on the issue shall be recorded.
D.
Voting Policy Guidelines
  The matters regarding, but not limited to, which the IAMI may exercise the voting rights in the Annual General Meeting (AGMs) /Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGMs)/ Through Postal Ballots/Electronic voting of the investee companies are as follows:
Corporate governance matters, including changes in the state of incorporation, merger and other corporate restructuring and anti- takeover provisions.
Changes to capital structure, including increase and decrease of capital and preferred stock issuances.
Stock option plans and other management compensation issues.
Social and corporate responsibility issues.
Appointment and Removal of Directors.
Any other issue that may affect the interest of the shareholders in general and interest of the unit-holders in particular.
IAMI will exercise voting rights keeping in mind the need to improve economic value of the companies and importance of protecting the interests of unit holders of its schemes but subject to importance of the matter and cost/time implications. The analysts in equity team will make recommendations on key voting issues and same will be approved by the Head of Equity or Fund Manager. In case of conflicts or need for a clearer direction, the matter may be referred to the Voting Committee for its guidance.
E.
Voting Committee
  As a guiding principle, IAMI shall exercise voting rights solely in the interest of unit holders of the Fund. IAMI has constituted a Voting Committee (VC). The Committee is empowered to provide guidance on the voting matters referred to it, establish voting guidelines and procedures as it may consider necessary and is responsible to ensure that these guidelines and procedures are adhered to and also make changes in the Policy as may be required from time to time. The members of this Committee are as follows:
CEO / COO/Head - Operations (any one)
Head of Compliance or Member of compliance team
Head of Equity or Fund Manager (equity)
Head of Fixed Income and/ or Fund Managers (fixed income)
Any other representative as the Committee may co-opt from time to time
  Broad Guidelines for functioning of Voting Committee are:
   1. Voting Committee may record its decisions by circulation including decisions/guidance on voting matters that have been referred to it.
   2. Voting Committee may consult with outside experts and other investors on issues as it may deem fit
   3. Decisions of Voting Committee should be maintained by compliance
   4. Details of voting decisions taken by the Fund Management team will be presented to the Voting Committee/Investment Committee.
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     5. Voting Committee may review this policy from time to time.
F.
Steps (Procedure) in Exercising Voting Rights
  The following points outline the key steps in exercising Voting rights:
    1) Notification of company AGMs / EGMs and relevant voting items to Fund Management Team.
    2) The IAMI shall endeavor to vote for all holdings of the Fund, aggregated for all its schemes, but subject to the importance of the matter and the cost/time implications. The voting will cover all equity holding across all schemes of Invesco Mutual Fund. (except for companies which are held only in arbitrage fund)
    3) Custodian will send ballots and or other relevant papers (notice of meeting, proxy form, attendance slips etc.) to IAMI relating to AGM/EGM as soon as it receives.
    4) The fund management team is authorized to decide on voting decisions but may refer decisions to the Voting Committee for its guidance/direction.
    5) Based on internal discussion within the fund management team, a decision would be arrived at as to whether IAMI should vote on the proposed resolution. Routine matters and ordinary resolutions like adoption of financials (unless there are significant auditor qualifications), dividend declaration, general updating/corrective amendments to the Articles of Association would also be considered for voting purpose. However IAMI may on a case to case basis, not vote on such resolutions, if it deems fit to do so.
    6) Proposed resolutions would be discussed within the fund management team and decision would be taken on whether to vote (“for”/ “against”) or “abstain” from voting. IAMI may abstain from voting on proposals that do not have a readily determinable financial impact on shareholder value and/or matters for which disclosure is inadequate. For the remaining proposals, IAMI would vote either “for” or “against” based on overall merits and demerits of the proposed resolution. IAMI will generally support and vote “for” proposals which are likely to result in maximizing long-term investment returns for unit holders. IAMI would not support and will vote “against” proposals that appear to be detrimental to the company financials / interest of the minority shareholders or which would adversely impact shareholders’ value.
    7) IAMI may exercise its voting rights by authorizing its own executives/authorized representative to attend the AGM/EGM or may instruct the Custodian to exercise voting rights in accordance with the instructions of IAMI.
    8) IAMI may exercise its voting rights through Postal Ballot or may use Electronic voting mechanism, wherever available, either through its own executives or by authorizing the Custodian. The records of voting exercised through Postal Ballot will be maintained by IAMI.
    9) IAMI may utilize the services of third party professional agencies for getting in-depth analyses of proposals and vote recommendations. However, the recommendations of the third party agencies will be non-binding in nature. IAMI will perform due diligence on proxy voting advisory firms at the time of initial selection as well as at the time of renewal of services of the proxy voting. The due diligence will be carried out on parameters viz. resource strength, Companies under coverage, extent of institutional ownership, depth of analysis, quality of advice / recommendations, analyst access & support, timely availability of reports, composition of board of directors, advisory board and top management, web-based interface platform and clientele.
    10) The rationale supporting each voting decision (For, Against and Abstain) will be recorded and such records will be retained for number of years (currently 8 years) as may be required under the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 from time to time.
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G.
Details of Service Provider
  IIAS (Institutional Investor advisory Services) has been appointed as our proxy voting advisor. The scope of the agreement with IIAS includes: IIAS shall provide non-binding Voting Recommendations for each Voting Event for Investee companies, access to their research portal and analysts for any discussion, access to their online voting management systems etc. The details of the service provider (currently IIAS) are provided in the “Rationale for continuation of Proxy Voting advisory report” which is prepared once in 2 years. IIAS has standardized voting policies and has a committee-based voting decision making system. Their analysis to arrive at the recommendations are detailed in nature and recommendations are fairly objective. However, the recommendations of IIAS are non-binding in nature, and IAMI, reserves the right to vote differently based on their own judgement on the matter involved.
H.
Disclosures
  The disclosures of voting rights exercised are as follows:
Details of votes cast by the schemes of the Fund will be uploaded on the website of IAMI (www.invescomutualfund.com) on a quarterly basis in the prescribed format within the stipulated timelines as prescribed by SEBI from time to time.
 
Details of votes cast by the schemes of the Fund will be uploaded on the website of IAMI (www.invescomutualfund.com) on an annual basis in the prescribed format and the same will also be disclosed in Annual Report of the schemes of the Fund.
 
Summary on actual exercise of votes cast and its break-up in terms of total number of votes cast in favor, against or abstained will also be uploaded on the website of IAMI (www.invescomutualfund.com) on an annual basis.
 
I.
Certification/Confirmation
On an annual basis, IAMI will obtain a certification from scrutinizer (in terms of Rule 20 (3) (ix) of Companies (Management and Administration) Rules, 2014) on voting reports and the same will be placed before the Boards of AMC and Trustee. The scrutinizer’s certificate will form part of Annual Report and will also be uploaded on the website of IAMI (www.invescomutualfund.com).
 
A confirmation shall also be submitted by Trustees in its half yearly report to SEBI that IAMI have voted on important decisions affecting interests of unitholders.
 
J.
Review
  The Board of Directors of IAMI and Trustees shall review and ensure that IAMI have voted on important decisions affecting interests of unitholders and the rationale recorded for vote decision is prudent and adequate.
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References of SEBI Circular:
Sr. #
 
Circular Number
 
Date
1.
 
SEBI/IMD/CIR No 18 / 198647 /2010
 
March 15, 2010
2.
 
E-mail from SEBI
 
June 23, 2011
3.
 
CIR/IMD/DF/05/2014
 
March 24, 2014
4.
 
SEBI/HO/IMD/DF2/CIR/P/2016/68
 
August 10, 2016
5.
 
CIR/CFD/CMD1/168/2019
 
December 24, 2019
  The Voting Policy will be available on the website of the fund (www.invescomutualfund.com) and link will be provided on the home page.
  Date of Review: May 25, 2020
  Next Date of Review: On or before May 31, 2021
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Noted for Implementation:
Taher Badshah

Head – Equity
Sujoy Das

Head - Fixed Income
Suresh Jakhotiya

Head - Compliance & Risk
 
 
 
Neelesh Dhamnaskar

Fund Manager
Kavita Bhanej

Vice President - Operations
 
Noted:
Saurabh Nanavati

Chief Executive Officer
Ketan Ugrankar

COO & CFO
Version History:
Version
 
Date
 
Description
 
Initiator
 
Approved by
1.0
 
September 2, 2010
 
Initial Adoption of Voting Policy
 
Suresh Jakhotiya
 
Board of Religare Invesco AMC

and Trustees at board meetings

held on September 16, 2010.
2.0
 
June 28, 2011
 
Policy amended pursuant to SEBI

e-mail dated June 23, 2011
 
Suresh Jakhotiya
 
Board of Religare Invesco AMC

and Trustees at board meetings

held on July 13, 2011.
3.0
 
May 23, 2014
 
Policy amended pursuant to SEBI

circular dated March 24, 2014
 
Suresh Jakhotiya
 
Board of Religare Invesco AMC

and Trustees at board meetings

held on May 22, 2014 and

May 23, 2014 respectively.
3.1
 
July 5, 2016
 
Names of AMC and Trustee

Company were changed to

reflect new names and logo was

changed
 
Suresh Jakhotiya
 
N.A.
4
 
November 18, 2016
 
Amended Policy pursuant to SEBI

circular dated August 10, 2016 and

for the purpose of IAMI’s

application to SEC for registration

as an advisor.
 
Suresh Jakhotiya
 
Board of IAMI & ITPL at their

meetings held on

November 18, 2016 and

November 25, 2016, respectively.
5
 
May 5, 2017
 
Reviewed and no changes

to be made
 
Suresh Jakhotiya
 
N.A.
6
 
May 31, 2018
 
Changes in the

voting policy guidelines.
 
Suresh Jakhotiya
 
Board of IAMI & ITPL at their

meetings held on July 13, 2018

respectively.
7
 
May 9, 2019
 
Reviewed and changes made

w.r.t voting for holdings in

arbitrage fund
 
Suresh Jakhotiya
 
Will be placed before the

Board of IAMI and ITC for

noting at their forthcoming

meetings.
8
 
May 25, 2020
 
Reviewed and changes made

pursuant to Stewardship code

introduced by SEBI vide SEBI

Circular dated

December 24, 2019
 
Suresh Jakhotiya
 
Will be placed before the

Board of IAMI and ITC for

noting at their forthcoming

meetings.
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APPENDIX F [To be updated]
CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES
To the best knowledge of the Trust, the names and addresses of the record and beneficial holders of 5% or more of the outstanding shares of each class of each Fund’s equity securities and the percentage of the outstanding shares held by such holders are set forth below. Unless otherwise indicated below, the Trust has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record are also owned beneficially.
A shareholder who owns beneficially 25% or more of the outstanding securities of a portfolio is presumed to “control” that portfolio as defined in the 1940 Act. Such control may affect the voting rights of other shareholders.
All information listed below is as of [                     ].
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio
 
 
Cash
Management
Class
 
CAVU Securities Class
 
Corporate
Class
 
Institutional
Class
 
Personal
Investment
Class
 
Private
Investment
Class
 
Reserve
Class
 
Resource
Class
 
Name and Address
of Principal Holder
 
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
1 New York Plz 12th Floor
New York, NY 10004-1901
54.76% 
 
25.25% 
100.00 %*
—  
—  
—   
—   
MMSB
J. Leland Strange and Jane H. Strange JT TEN
—  
 
—  
—  
—  
—  
—   
8.13%
MSSB FBO
Douglas H. Goldhamer and Peggy Bagley JTWROS
Evanston, IL
—  
 
—  
—  
—  
—  
—   
21.05

 
%xx
National Financial Services LLC
FEBO Customers
Mutual Funds
499 Washington Blvd Floor 5
Jersey City, NJ 07310-2010
—  
 
—  
—  
—  
18.07%
—   
—   
Oppenheimer & Co Inc. FBO
Kirk Dahle
San Francisco, CA
—  
 
42.81%
—  
—  
—  
—   
—  
Oppenheimer & Co Inc. FBO
BOSK Enterprises
161 Beaver St.
 
—  
 
14.99%
—  
—  
—  
—   
—   
F-1


 
Cash
Management
Class
 
CAVU Securities Class
 
Corporate
Class
 
Institutional
Class
 
Personal
Investment
Class
 
Private
Investment
Class
 
Reserve
Class
 
Resource
Class
 
Name and Address
of Principal Holder
 
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
San Francisco, CA 94114-1516
               
Oppenheimer & Co Inc. FBO
Susan Tuatay Halbach IRA
Houston, TX
—  
 
—  
—  
—  
—  
—   
5.38%
Oppenheimer & Co Inc. FBO
Neva J. Knapp 2001 Mgmt Trust
Neva J. Knapp, Francis E.
Knapp, Jr. & Robert Knapp TTEE
Houston, TX
—  
 
16.95%
—  
—  
—  
—   
—   
Pershing LLC
1 Pershing Plaza
Jersey City, NJ 07399-0001
—  
 
—  
—  
—  
—  
75.13
 
Robert W. Baird & Co Inc
777 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202-5300
—  
 
—  
—  
100.00*
—  
—   
—   
Robert G Hartness Rev TR
Robert G Hartness TTEE
Greer, SC
17.45%
 
—  
—  
—  
—  
—   
—   
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
6.19%
 
—  
—  
—  
—  
—   
—   
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
7.05%
 
—  
—  
—  
—  
—   
—   
F-2


 
Cash
Management
Class
 
CAVU Securities Class
 
Corporate
Class
 
Institutional
Class
 
Personal
Investment
Class
 
Private
Investment
Class
 
Reserve
Class
 
Resource
Class
 
Name and Address
of Principal Holder
 
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
9.48%
 
—  
—  
—  
—  
—   
—   
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—  
 
—  
—  
—  
24.33%
—   
—  
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—  
 
—  
—  
—  
13.17%
—   
—   
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—  
 
—  
—  
—  
5.13%
—   
—   
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—  
 
—  
—  
—  
13.06%
—   
—   
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—  
 
—  
—  
—  
6.65%
—   
—   
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—  
 
—  
—  
—  
—  
21.78%
—   
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
 
—  
 
—  
—  
—  
—  
—   
31.64%
F-3


 
Cash
Management
Class
 
CAVU Securities Class
 
Corporate
Class
 
Institutional
Class
 
Personal
Investment
Class
 
Private
Investment
Class
 
Reserve
Class
 
Resource
Class
 
Name and Address
of Principal Holder
 
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
               
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—  
 
—  
—  
—  
—  
—   
17.92%

*
Owned of record and beneficially.
 
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
 
                 
 
Cash
Management
Class
 
CAVU Securities
Class
 
Corporate
Class
 
Institutional
Class
 
Personal
Investment
Class
 
Private
Investment
Class
 
Reserve
Class
 
Resource
Class
 
Name and Address
of Principal Holder
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Alpha Omega Fund LP
Attn: Peggy Allison
10601 Inwood Drive
Dallas, TX 75229-5453
—  
 
—   
—   
—   
—   
—  
10.53%
American Enterprise Investment Service
707 2nd Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2405
5.84%
 
—   
—   
—   
76.15%
—  
—  
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
1 New York Plaza 12 Floor
New York, NY 10004-1901
—   
 
90.69%
—   
—   
—   
—  
—   
F-4


 
Cash
Management
Class
 
CAVU Securities
Class
 
Corporate
Class
 
Institutional
Class
 
Personal
Investment
Class
 
Private
Investment
Class
 
Reserve
Class
 
Resource
Class
 
Name and Address
of Principal Holder
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Oppenheimer & Co Inc.
FBO Ceva Ireland Limited
Attn: Fergal Shanahan
18/19 S. William St. 2nd FL
Dublin DO2 KV76
—   
 
—   
—   
—   
—   
99.53%
—   
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.
FBO Don Speck
Santa Clara, CA
—   
 
—   
—   
—   
—   
—   
7.79%
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.
FBO The Dunn 2006 Trust
Daniel J. & Karen Dunn TTEE
Larkspur, CA
—   
 
6.89%
—   
—   
—   
—   
—   
F-5


 
Cash
Management
Class
 
CAVU Securities
Class
 
Corporate
Class
 
Institutional
Class
 
Personal
Investment
Class
 
Private
Investment
Class
 
Reserve
Class
 
Resource
Class
 
Name and Address
of Principal Holder
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Raymond James & Assoc. Inc.
FBO Susan Meyers TTEE
Putnam 1999 Trust
9 Brookridge Dr.
Greenwich, CT 06830-4829
15.43%
 
—   
—   
—   
—   
—   
—  
Raymond James & Assoc. Inc.
FBO Glenn S. Meyers
9 Brookridge Dr.
Greenwich, CT 06830-4829
14.33%
 
—   
—   
—   
—   
—   
—  
Raymond James & Assoc. Inc.
FBO Putnam Partners LLC
9 Brookridge Dr.
Greenwich, CT 06830-4829
6.61%
 
—   
—   
—   
—   
—   
—  
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.
777 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202-5300
—   
 
—   
—   
—   
—   
—   
6.44%
SEI Private Trust
C/O Stifel
1 Freedom Valley Dr.
Oaks, PA 19456-9989
—   
 
—   
41.62%
—   
—   
—   
—  
F-6


 
Cash
Management
Class
 
CAVU Securities
Class
 
Corporate
Class
 
Institutional
Class
 
Personal
Investment
Class
 
Private
Investment
Class
 
Reserve
Class
 
Resource
Class
 
Name and Address
of Principal Holder
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—   
 
—   
—   
—   
—   
—   
6.48%
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
8.80%
 
—   
—   
—   
—   
—   
—  
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
11.58%
 
—   
—   
—   
—   
—   
—  
Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC
Special Custody Acct For The Exclusive Benefit of Customer
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—   
 
 
16.62%
—   
—   
—   
—  
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—   
 
—   
—   
100.00%*
—   
—   
—  
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
 
—   
 
—   
—   
—   
6.07%
—   
—  
F-7


 
Cash
Management
Class
 
CAVU Securities
Class
 
Corporate
Class
 
Institutional
Class
 
Personal
Investment
Class
 
Private
Investment
Class
 
Reserve
Class
 
Resource
Class
 
Name and Address
of Principal Holder
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
               
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—   
 
—   
—   
—   
—   
—   
14.50%
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—   
 
—   
—   
—   
—   
—   
10.68%

*
Owned of record and beneficially
 
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio
 
                 
 
Cash
Management
Class
 
CAVU Securities
Class
 
Corporate
Class
 
Institutional
Class
 
Personal
Investment
Class
 
Private
Investment
Class
 
Reserve
Class
 
Resource
Class
 
Name and Address
of Principal Holder
 
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
American Enterprise Investment Svc
707 2nd Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2405
—  
 
—   
—  
—   
68.00%
—   
—   
City of Lewisburg
Unfunded Liabilities
941 W. Washington Street
Lewisburg, WV 24901
—  
 
—   
—  
—   
—   
—   
23.64%
City of Lewisburg
Consolidated Investments
942 W. Washington Street
Lewisburg, WV 24901
—  
 
—   
—  
—   
—   
—   
9.57%
F-8


 
Cash
Management
Class
 
CAVU Securities
Class
 
Corporate
Class
 
Institutional
Class
 
Personal
Investment
Class
 
Private
Investment
Class
 
Reserve
Class
 
Resource
Class
 
Name and Address
of Principal Holder
 
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Mac & Co.
Mutual Fund Operations
525 William Penn Place
P. O. Box 3198
Pittsburg, PA 15230-3197
—  
 
—   
23.01%
—   
—   
—   
—   
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
1 New York Plaza 12 Floor
New York, NY 10004-1901
—  
 
—   
9.74%
—   
—   
—   
—  
National Financial Services LLC
FEBO Customers Mutual Funds
499 Washington Blvd. Floor 5
Jersey City, NJ 07310-2010
—  
 
—   
5.10%
—   
—   
—   
—   
Raymond James & Assoc. Inc.
FBO National Basketball Players Association
1133 Avenue of the Americas FL 5
New York, NY 10036-6751
—  
 
—   
5.21
—   
—   
—   
—   
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.
FBO Brett Tucker
Los Altos, CA
—  
 
—   
—  
—   
—   
—   
9.07%
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.
FBO The Posedel Family Trust
Rhea Posedel Trustee
Belmont, CA
—  
 
—   
—  
—   
—   
—   
7.12%
Raymond James & Assoc., Inc.
FBO Pledged Account – SBL
Todd A. Overbergen & Rhonda P. Overbergen JT/WROS
Houston, TX
5.53%
 
—   
—  
—   
—   
—   
—   
F-9


 
Cash
Management
Class
 
CAVU Securities
Class
 
Corporate
Class
 
Institutional
Class
 
Personal
Investment
Class
 
Private
Investment
Class
 
Reserve
Class
 
Resource
Class
 
Name and Address
of Principal Holder
 
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Percentage
Owned of
Record
 
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.
777 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202-5300
48.98%
 
—   
—  
—   
—   
—   
22.56%
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—  
 
—   
6.77%
—   
—   
—   
—   
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—  
 
97.60%
—  
—   
—   
—   
—   
Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC
Special Custody Acct for the Exclusive Benefit of Customer
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—  
 
—   
11.90%
—   
—   
—   
—  
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103-2523
—  
 
—   
—  
—   
—   
—   
5.22%
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
2801 Market Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103.2523
—  
 
—   
—  
—   
—   
—   
5.22%

Management Ownership
[As of [              ], 2020 the trustees and officers as a group owned less than [1]% of the outstanding shares of each class of any Fund.]
 
F-10

APPENDIX G [To be updated]
MANAGEMENT FEES
For the last three fiscal years ended August 31, the management fees payable by each Fund, the amounts waived by Invesco and the net fee paid by each Fund were as follows:
 
                   
Portfolio Name
 
 
Management Fee Payable
 
Management Fee Waivers
 
Net Management Fee Paid
 
 
2020
 
2019
 
2018
 
2020
 
2019
 
2018
 
2020
 
2019
 
2018
 
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio
$
$3,476,401
$3,018,360
$
$(892,555)
$(928,533)
$
$2,583,846
$2,089,827
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
$
$33,770,118
$38,257,808
$
$(6,173,902)
$(6,131,679)
$
27,596,216
$32,126,129
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio
$
$23,847,615
$26,836,840
$
$—  
$—  
$
23,847,615
$26,836,840
G-1

APPENDIX H [To be updated]
CERTAIN FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES THAT RECEIVE ONE OR MORE TYPES OF PAYMENTS
 
     
1st Global Capital Corporation
1st Partners, Inc.
401k Exchange, Inc.
401k Producer Services
ADP Broker Dealer, Inc.
Advantage Capital Corporation
Advest Inc.
Advisor Group
Advisory Services
Admin Partners LLC
AIG Capital Services, Inc.
Alight Financial Solutions
Alliance Benefit Group
Allianz Life
Allstate
Alta Montclair
American Enterprise Investment
American Fidelity Assurance Company
American General
American Portfolios Financial Services Inc.
American Skandia Life Assurance Corporation
American United Life Insurance Company
Ameriprise Financial Services Inc.
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp
Ameritrade
APEX Clearing Corporation
Ascensus
Associated Securities Corporation
AXA
Baden Retirement Plan Services
Bay Bridge Administrators LLC
Bank of America
Bank of New York Mellon
Bank of Oklahoma
Barclays Capital Inc.
BB&T Capital Markets
BCG Securities
BC Ziegler
Benefit Plans Administrators
Benefit Trust Company
Benefits Consultants Group
BMO Harris Bank NA
BNP Paribas
BOSC, Inc.
Branch Banking & Trust Company
Brighthouse Life Insurance Co
Brinker Capital
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Buck Kwasha Securities LLC
Cadaret Grant & Company, Inc.
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
Cantella & Co., Inc.
Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
Capital One Investment Services LLC
Centennial Bank
Center for Due Diligence
Cetera
Charles Schwab & Company, Inc.
Chase
Citi Smith Barney
Citibank NA
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
City National Bank
Comerica Bank
Commerce Bank
Commonwealth Financial Network LPL
Community National Bank
Compass
Compusys / ERISA Group Inc
Conduent HR Services LLC
Contemporary Financial Solutions, Inc.
CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc.
Credit Suisse Securities
Crowell Weedon & Co.
CUSO Financial Services, Inc.
CUNA Mutual Life
D.A. Davidson & Company
Daily Access Corporation
Delaware Life Insurance Company
Deutsche Bank
Digital Retirement Solutions, Inc.
Diversified Investment Advisors
Dorsey & Company Inc.
Dyatech Corporation
Edward Jones & Co.
Education Trust Board of New Mexico
Envestnet
Envoy Plan Services Inc
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Equity Services, Inc.
Erisa Administrative Services
Expertplan
Farmers Financial Solutions
Fidelity
Fifth Third
Financial Data Services Inc.
Financial Planning Association
Financial Services Corporation
First Clearing Corp.
First Command Financial Planning, Inc.
First Financial Equity Corp.
First Southwest Company
Forrest T Jones & Company
Forethought Life Insurance Company
Frost
FSC Securities Corporation
FTB Advisors
Fund Services Advisors, Inc.
Gardner Michael Capital, Inc.
GE
Genworth
Glenbrook Life and Annuity Company
Global Atlantic
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Great West Life
Guaranty Bank & Trust
Guardian
GunnAllen Financial
GWFS Equities, Inc.
H.D. Vest
Hantz Financial Services Inc
Hare and Company
Hartford
Hightower Securities, LLC
Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc.
HSBC
Huntington
ICMA Retirement Corporation
Institutional Cash Distributors
Intersecurities, Inc.
INVEST Financial Corporation, Inc.
Investment Centers of America, Inc.
J.M. Lummis Securities
Jackson National Life
Jefferson National Life Insurance Company
Jefferson Pilot Securities Corporation
John Hancock
JP Morgan
Kanaly Trust Company
Kaufmann and Global Associates
Kestra Investment Services LLC
Kemper
Key Bank
Ladenburg Thalmann
LaSalle Bank, N.A.
Lincoln
Lincoln Investment Planning
Loop Capital Markets, LLC
H-1


LPL Financial
M & T Securities, Inc.
M M L Investors Services, Inc.
M&T Bank
Marshall & Ilsley Trust Co., N.A.
Mass Mutual
Matrix
Mellon
Mercer
Merrill Lynch
Metlife
Meyer Financial Group, Inc.
Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation
Minnesota Life Insurance Co.
MMC Securities
Money Concepts
Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc.
Morgan Stanley
Morningstar Inc
MSCS Financial Services, LLC
Municipal Capital Markets Group, Inc.
Mutual Service Corporation
Mutual Services, Inc.
N F P Securities, Inc.
NatCity Investments, Inc.
National Benefit Services, LLC
National Financial Services
National Plan Administrators
National Planning
National Retirement Partners Inc.
Nationwide
New York Life
Newport Retirement Plan Services, Inc.
Next Financial Group, Inc.
NFP Securities Inc.
Northeast Securities, Inc.
Northern Trust
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services
NRP Financial
Ohio National
Omni Group
OnBrands24 Inc
OneAmerica Financial Partners Inc.
Oppenheimer
Pacific Life
Park Avenue Programs, Inc.
Park Avenue Securities LLC
Pen-Cal Administrators
Penn Mutual Life
Penserv Plan Services
Penson Financial Services
Pershing LLC
PFS Investments, Inc.
Phoenix
Piper Jaffray
PJ Robb
Plains Capital Bank
Plan Administrators
Plan Member Services Corporation
Planco
PNC
Primerica Shareholder Services, Inc.
Prime Trust LLC
Princeton Retirement Group, Inc.
Principal
Princor Financial Services Corporation
Proequities, Inc.
Protective Life
Pruco Securities LLC
Prudential
Qualified Benefits Consultants, Inc.
R B C Dain Rauscher, Inc.
Randall & Hurley, Inc.
Raymond James
RBC Wealth Management
Reliance Trust Company
Ridge Clearing
Riversource (Ameriprise)
Robert W. Baird & Co.
Ross Sinclair & Associates LLC
Royal Alliance Associates
RSBCO
S I Investments, Inc.
SagePoint Financial, Inc.
Salomon Smith Barney
Sanders Morris Harris
SCF Securities, Inc.
Securian Financial Services, Inc.
Security Benefit
Security Distributors, Inc.
Security Financial Resources, Inc.
Sentra Securities
Signator Investors, Inc.
Silverton Capital, Corp.
Simmons First Investment Group, Inc.
Siracusa Benefits Programs
Smith Barney Inc.
Smith Hayes Financial Services
Southwest Securities
Sovereign Bank
Spelman & Company
Standard Insurance Company
State Farm
State Street Bank & Trust Company
Sterne Agee Financial Services, Inc.
Stifel Nicolaus & Company
Summit
Sun Life
SunAmerica Securities, Inc.
SunGard
SunTrust
SWS Financial Services, Inc.
Symetra Investment Services Inc.
T Rowe Price
Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company
TD Ameritrade
TDS Group
Thrivent
TSA Consulting Group
Teacher Insurance and Annuity Association of America
TFS Securities, Inc.
The (Wilson) William Financial Group
The Bank of New York
The Huntington Investment Company
The OMNI Group
The Retirement Plan Company LLC
The Vanguard Group
Thrivent Investment Management Inc.
Transamerica
Trautmann Maher & Associates, Inc.
Treasury Curve
Treasury Strategies
Trust Management Network, LLC
Tuition Plan Consortium
U.S. Bancorp
UBS Financial Services Inc.
UMB Financial Services, Inc.
Unified Fund Services, Inc.
Union Bank
Union Central Life Insurance Company
United Planners Financial
United States Life Insurance Company
UPromise Investment Advisors LLC
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
USI Securities, Inc.
UVEST
V S R Financial Services, Inc.
VALIC
Vanguard
Vining Sparks IBG, LP
VLP Corporate Services LLC
VOYA
VRSCO – American General Distributors
Wachovia
Waddell & Reed, Inc.
Wadsworth Investment Co., Inc.
Wall Street Financial Group, Inc.
Waterstone Financial Group, Inc.
Wells Fargo
Wilmington Trust Retirement and Institutional Services Company
Woodbury Financial Services, Inc.
Xerox HR Solutions LLC
Zions Bank
Zurich American Life Insurance Company
 
H-2

APPENDIX I [To be updated]
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
The Funds paid Invesco the following amounts for administrative services for the last three years ended August 31:
 
       
Fund Name
 
 
2020
 
2019
 
2018
 
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio
$[____]
$1,072,930
$1,045,263
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
  [____]
9,269,556
8,896,718
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio
  [____]
9,626,858
9,336,157
 
I-1

APPENDIX J [To be updated/confirmed]
PURCHASES OF SECURITIES OF REGULAR BROKERS OR DEALERS
[During the last fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Invesco Treasury Portfolio and Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio did not purchase securities of their regular brokers or dealers.]
 
J-1

APPENDIX K [To be updated]
AMOUNTS PAID TO INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC. PURSUANT TO DISTRIBUTION PLAN
A list of amounts paid by each class of shares of the Portfolios to Invesco Distributors, Inc. pursuant to the Plan for the year ended August 31, 2020, are as follows:
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio
 
   
Class
 
 
Amount
 
Cash Management Class 
$8,569
Corporate Class 
314 
Personal Investment Class 
59 
Private Investment Class 
15,623
Reserve Class 
3,402
Resource Class 
1,896
Invesco Treasury Portfolio
 
   
Class
 
 
Amount
 
Cash Management Class 
$324,445
Corporate Class 
114,183
Personal Investment Class 
1,115,198
Private Investment Class 
1,551,110
Reserve Class 
1,996,841
Resource Class 
1,037,401
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio
 
   
Class
 
 
Amount
 
Cash Management Class 
$289,255
Corporate Class 
24,373
Personal Investment Class 
69,547
Private Investment Class 
1,379,647
Reserve Class 
2,554,994
Resource Class 
360,071
 
K-1


APPENDIX L [To be updated]
ALLOCATION OF ACTUAL FEES PAID PURSUANT TO DISTRIBUTION PLAN
An estimate by activity of the allocation of actual fees paid by each class of the Fund during the year ended August 31, 2020, are as follows:
 
       
Cash Management Class
 
 
Invesco
Govt & Agency
 
Invesco
Liquid
Assets
 
Invesco
Treasury
 
Advertising 
$ 4 
$ 7 
$ 7 
Printing and Mailing
0 
0 
0 
Seminars 
2 
4 
4 
Underwriters Compensation
0 
0 
0 
Dealers Compensation
289,073
8,242
324,126
Personnel 
167 
300
292 
Travel Expenses Relating to Marketing
9 
16 
16 
 
 
 
 
Annual Report Total
289,255
8,569
324,445
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate Class
 
 
Invesco
Govt & Agency
 
Invesco
Liquid
Assets
 
Invesco
Treasury
 
Advertising 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 4 
Printing and Mailing
0 
0 
0 
Seminars 
0 
0 
3 
Underwriters Compensation
0 
0 
0 
Dealers Compensation
24,372
295
113,984
Personnel 
0 
18 
182 
Travel Expenses Relating to Marketing
0 
1 
10 
 
 
 
 
Annual Report Total
24,373
314
114,183
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Personal Investment Class
 
 
Invesco
Govt & Agency
 
Invesco
Liquid
Assets
 
Invesco
Treasury
 
Advertising 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
Printing and Mailing
0 
0 
0 
Seminars 
0 
0 
0 
Underwriters Compensation
12,628
33 
232,575
Dealers Compensation
56,919
27 
882,623
Personnel 
0 
0 
0 
Travel Expenses Relating to Marketing
0 
0 
0 
 
 
 
 
Annual Report Total
69,547
59 
1,115,198
 
 
 
 
 
 
L-1


       
 
 
 
 
Private Investment Class
 
 
Invesco
Govt & Agency
 
Invesco
Liquid
Assets
 
Invesco
Treasury
 
Advertising 
$ 51 
$ 1 
$ 0 
Printing and Mailing
0 
0 
0 
Seminars 
29 
1 
0 
Underwriters Compensation
224,676
2,604
141,368
Dealers Compensation
1,152,720
12,972
1,409,742
Personnel 
2,059 
43 
0 
Travel Expenses Relating to Marketing
112 
2 
0 
 
 
 
 
Annual Report Total
1,379,647
15,623
1,551,110
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reserve Class
 
 
Invesco
Govt & Agency
 
Invesco
Liquid
Assets
 
Invesco
Treasury
 
Advertising 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
Printing and Mailing
0 
0 
0 
Seminars 
0 
0 
0 
Underwriters Compensation
34,507
643 
491 
Dealers Compensation
2,520,487
2,760
1,996,350
Personnel 
0 
0 
0 
Travel Expenses Relating to Marketing
0 
0 
0 
 
 
 
 
Annual Report Total
2,554,994
3,402
1,996,841
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Resource Class
 
 
Invesco
Govt & Agency
 
Invesco
Liquid
Assets
 
Invesco
Treasury
 
Advertising 
$ 0 
$ 7 
$ 0 
Printing and Mailing
0 
0 
0 
Seminars 
0 
0 
0 
Underwriters Compensation
0 
0 
0 
Dealers Compensation
360,071
1,665
1,037,388
Personnel 
0 
210 
12 
Travel Expenses Relating to Marketing
0 
14 
1 
 
 
 
 
Annual Report Total
360,071
1,896
1,037,401
 
 
 
 



L-2


PART C. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 28. Exhibits.
Exhibit
   Number Description

a (1)
(a)
 
(b)
 
(c)
 
(d)
 
(e)
 
(f)
b
 
c
 
Articles II, VI, VII, VIII and IX of the Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended, and Articles IV, V and VI of the Amended and Restated Bylaws, define rights of holders of shares.
d (1)
(a)
(1)
(b)
(1)
(c)
(1)
(d)
(1)
(e)
(1)
(f)
(1)
(g)
(1)
(h)
(1)
(i)
(1)
(j)
(1)
(k)
(2)
(a)
   
   
   


(2)
(b)
   
   
   
(2)
(c)
(2)
(d)
   
   
   
(2)
(e)
   
   
(2)
(f)
   
   
(2)
(g)
   
   
(3)
(a)
(3)
(b)
(3)
(c)
(3)
(d)
(3)
(e)
(3)
(f)
(3)
(g)
(3)
(h)
(3)
(i)
(3)
(j)
(3)
(k)
(3)
(l)



(3)
(m)
(3)
(n)
(3)
(o)
(3)
(p)
(3)
(q)
(3)
(r)
(3)
(s)
(3)
(t)
(3)
(u)
(3)
(v)
(3)
(w)
(3)
(x)
(3)
(y)
(3)
(z)
(3)
(aa)
(3)
(bb)
(4)
(a)
(4)
(b)
(4)
(c)
(4)
(d)
(4)
(e)
(4)
(f)



(4)
(g)
(4)
(h)
(4)
(i)
(4)
(j)
(4)
(k)
(4)
(l)
e (1)
(a)
(1)
(b)
(1)
(c)
(1)
(d)
(1)
(e)
(1)
(f)
(1)
(g)
(1)
(h)
(1)
(i)
(1)
(j)
(1)
(k)
(1)
(l)
(1)
(m)
(1)
(n)
(1)
(o)
(1)
(p)

(1)
(q)
(1)
(r)
(1)
(s)
(1)
(t)
(1)
(u)
(1)
(v)
(1)
(w)
(1)
(x)
(1)
(y)
(1)
(z)
(1)
(aa)
(1)
(bb)
   
(1)
(cc)
f (1)
 
(2)
(a)
(2)
(b)
g (1)
 
(2)
 
h (1)
(a)
(1)
(b)
   
(1)
(c)
   



(1)
(d)
(1)
(e)
(1)
(f)
   
(2)
(a)
(2)
(b)
   
(2)
(c)
   
(2)
(d)
   
(2)
(e)
   
(2)
(f)
   
(2)
(g)
   
(2)
(h)
   
(2)
(i)
   
(2)
(j)
   
(3)
 
(4)
 
(5)
 
i
 
Legal Opinion – None
j (1)
 
Other Opinions - None
k
 
Omitted Financial Statements – Not Applicable.



l (1)
 
m (1)
(a)
(1)
(b)
   
(1)
(c)
   
(1)
(d)
   
(1)
(e)
   
(1)
(f)
   
(1)
(g)
   
(1)
(h)
   
(1)
(i)
   
(1)
(j)
   
(1)
(k)
   
(1)
(l)
   
(1)
(m)
   
(1)
(n)
   
(1)
(o)
   



(1)
(p)
   
(1)
(q)
   
(1)
(r)
   
(1)
(s)
   
(1)
(t)
   
(1)
(u)
   
n (1)
(a)
(1)
(b)
o
 
Reserved.
p (1)
 
(2)
 
(3)
 
(4)
 
(5)
 
(6)
 
(7)
 
(8)
 
(9)
 
q (1)
(a)
(1)
(b)
(1)
(c)

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(1)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 27, filed electronically on November 14, 1994.
(2)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 29, filed electronically on December 18, 1996.
(3)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 30, filed electronically on December 17, 1997.
(4)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 32, filed electronically on November 25, 1998.
(5)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 33, filed electronically on November 8, 1999.
(6)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 34, filed electronically on March 31, 2000.
(7)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 35, filed electronically on May 24, 2000.
(8)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA Nos. 36, 37 and 38, filed electronically on December 29, 2000.
(9)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 40, filed electronically on February 16, 2001.
(10)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 41, filed electronically on October 1, 2001.
(11)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 42, filed electronically on October 30, 2001.
(12)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 44, filed electronically on December 18, 2002.
(13)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 45, filed electronically on August 28, 2003.
(14)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 47, filed electronically on November 21, 2003.
(15)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 48, filed electronically on December 2, 2004.
(16)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 49, filed electronically on February 25, 2005.
(17)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 50, filed electronically on October 20, 2005.
(18)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 51, filed electronically on December 19, 2006.
(19)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 52, filed electronically on October 13, 2006.
(20)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 53, filed electronically on December 14, 2006.
(21)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 54, filed electronically on December 18, 2007.
(22)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 55, filed electronically on February 20, 2008.
(23)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 56, filed electronically on July 23, 2008.
(24)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 57, filed electronically on December 17, 2008.
(25)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 58, filed electronically on December 4, 2009.
(26)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 59, filed electronically on October 15, 2010.
(27)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 61, filed electronically on December 21, 2010.
(28)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 62, filed electronically on December 14, 2011.
(29)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 64, filed electronically on December 18, 2012.
(30)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 66, filed electronically on December 17, 2013.
(31)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 68, filed electronically on December 17, 2014.
(32)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 71, filed electronically on December 16, 2015.
(33)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 72, filed electronically on July 29, 2016.
(34)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 73, filed electronically on October 11, 2016.
(35)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 75, filed electronically on December 14, 2016.
(36)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 77, filed electronically on December 13, 2017.
(37)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 79, filed electronically on November 2, 2018.
(38)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 80, filed electronically on December 19, 2018.
(39)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 85, filed electronically on May 23, 2019.
(40)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 135 to AIM Equity Funds (Invesco Equity Funds) registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on November 22, 2019.
(41)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 154 to AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series) registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on December 9, 2019.
(42)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 178 to AIM Investment Funds (Invesco Investment Funds) registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on September 26, 2019.
(43)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 91 to AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds) registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on September 26, 2019.
(44)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 15 to Invesco Management Trust registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on December 9, 2019.
(45)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 70 to AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust) registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on December 19, 2019.
(46)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 112 to AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on October 25, 2019.
(47)
Incorporated herein by reference to PEA No. 87, filed electronically on December 19, 2019.
(48)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 130 to AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust) registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on February 11, 2020.
(49)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 116 to AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on February 27, 2020.
(50)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 189 to AIM Investment Funds (Invesco Investment Funds) registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on March 30, 2020.


(51)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 136 to AIM Funds Group (Invesco Funds Group) registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on April 27, 2020.
(52)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 132 to AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust) registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on June 5, 2020.
(53)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 102 to AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds) registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on June 29, 2020.
(54)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 137 to AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust) registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on August 21, 2020.
(55)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 118 to AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds) registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on August 28, 2020.
(56)
Incorporated by reference to PEA No. 139 to AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust) registration statement on Form N-1A, filed on October 13, 2020.
(*)    Filed herewith electronically.

Item 29. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with the Fund.
None.

Item 30. Indemnification.
Indemnification provisions for officers, trustees, and employees of the Registrant are set forth in Article VIII of the Registrant’s Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust and Article VIII of its Amended and Restated Bylaws, and are hereby incorporated by reference. See Item 28(a) and (b) above. Under the Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust, amended and restated effective as of April 11, 2017, as amended, (i) Trustees or officers, when acting in such capacity, shall not be personally liable for any act, omission or obligation of the Registrant or any Trustee or officer except by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office with the Trust; (ii) every Trustee, officer, employee or agent of the Registrant shall be indemnified to the fullest extent permitted under the Delaware Statutory Trust act, the Registrant’s Bylaws and other applicable law; (iii) in case any shareholder or former shareholder of the Registrant shall be held to be personally liable solely by reason of his being or having been a shareholder of the Registrant or any portfolio or class and not because of his acts or omissions or for some other reason, the shareholder or former shareholder (or his heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives, or, in the case of a corporation or other entity, its corporate or general successor) shall be entitled, out of the assets belonging to the applicable portfolio (or allocable to the applicable class), to be held harmless from and indemnified against all loss and expense arising from such liability in accordance with the Bylaws and applicable law. The Registrant, on behalf of the affected portfolio (or class), shall upon request by the shareholder, assume the defense of any such claim made against the shareholder for any act or obligation of that portfolio (or class).
The Registrant and other investment companies and their respective officers and trustees are insured under a joint Mutual Fund Directors and Officers Liability Policy, issued by ICI Mutual Insurance Company and certain other domestic insurers, with limits up to $100,000,000 and an additional $50,000,000 of excess coverage (plus an additional $30,000,000 limit that applies to independent directors/trustees only).
Section 16 of the Master Investment Advisory Agreement between the Registrant and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco) provides that in the absence of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of obligations or duties hereunder on the part of Invesco or any of its officers, directors or employees, that Invesco shall not be subject to liability to the Registrant or to any series of the Registrant, or to any shareholder of any series of the Registrant for any act or omission in the course of, or connected with, rendering services hereunder or for any losses that may be sustained in the purchase, holding or sale of any security. Any liability of Invesco to any series of the Registrant shall not automatically impart liability on the part of Invesco to any other series of the Registrant. No series of the Registrant shall be liable for the obligations of any other series of the Registrant.
Section 10 of the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds (the Sub-Advisory Contract) between Invesco, on behalf of Registrant, 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., Invesco Canada Ltd. Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (each a Sub-Adviser, collectively the Sub-Advisers) provides that the Sub-Advisor shall not be liable for any costs or liabilities arising from any error of judgment or mistake of law or any loss suffered by any series of the Registrant or the Registrant in connection with the matters to which the Sub-Advisory Contract relates except a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the Sub-Adviser in the performance by the Sub-adviser of its duties or from reckless disregard by the Sub-Adviser of its obligations and duties under the Sub-Advisory Contract.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”) may be permitted to trustees, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the


Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a trustee, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in connection with the successful defense of any action suit or proceeding) is asserted by such trustee, officer or controlling person in connection with the shares being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy, as expressed in the Act and will be governed by final adjudication of such issue.

Item 31. Business and Other Connections of the Investment Adviser.
The only employment of a substantial nature of Adviser’s directors and officers is with the Advisers and its affiliated companies. For information as to the business, profession, vocation or employment of a substantial nature of each of the officers and directors of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc., Invesco Canada Ltd., Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (each a Sub-Advisor, collectively the Sub-Advisors) reference is made to Form ADV filed under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 by each Sub-Adviser herein incorporated by reference. Reference is also made to the caption "Fund Management – The Advisers" of the Prospectus which comprises Part A of the Registration Statement, and to the caption "Management of the Trust" of the Statement of Additional Information which comprises Part B of the Registration Statement, and to Item 32(b) of this Part C.

Item 32. Principal Underwriters.
(a)
Invesco Distributors, Inc., the Registrant's principal underwrtier, also acts as principal underwriter to the following investment companies:

AIM Counselor Series Trust (Invesco Counselor Series Trust) AIM Equity Funds (Invesco Equity Funds)

AIM Funds Group (Invesco Funds Group) AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series)

AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) AIM Investment Funds (Invesco Investment Funds)

AIM Investment Securities Funds (Invesco Investment Securities Funds) AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds)

AIM Tax-Exempt Funds (Invesco Tax-Exempt Funds)

AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust) AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) Invesco Senior Loan Fund

Invesco Management Trust Short-Term Investments Trust

Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

(b)
The following are the Officers and Managers of Invesco Distributors, Inc., the Registrant’s underwriter.

NAME AND PRINCIPAL
 BUSINESS ADDRESS*
 
POSITIONS AND OFFICES
 WITH REGISTRANT
 
POSITIONS AND OFFICES
 WITH UNDERWRITER
 
Rocco Benedetto
None
Senior Vice President

NAME AND PRINCIPAL
BUSINESS ADDRESS*
POSITIONS AND OFFICES
WITH REGISTRANT
 
POSITIONS AND OFFICES
WITH UNDERWRITER
 
Paul Blease
None
Senior Vice President
David Borrelli
None
Senior Vice President
Ken Brodsky
None
Senior Vice President
George Fahey
None
Senior Vice President
Jay Fortuna
None
Senior Vice President
Mark W. Gregson
None
Chief Financial Officer, Financial & Operations Principal
Trisha B. Hancock
None
Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Vice President
Clint Harris
None
President
John Hoffman
None
Senior Vice President
Eliot Honaker
None
Senior Vice President
Brian Kiley
None
Senior Vice President
Jeffrey H. Kupor
Secretary, Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
Secretary
Annette J. Lege
None
Treasurer
Brian Levitt
None
Senior Vice President
John McDonough
None
Director & Chief Executive Officer
Peter Mintzberg
None
Senior Vice President
Kevin Neznek
None
Senior Vice President
Tony Oh
None
Senior Vice President
Adam Rochlin
None
Senior Vice President
Benjamin Stewart
None
Senior Vice President
Paul E. Temple
None
Senior Vice President
Ben Utt
None
Executive Vice President
Rohit Vohra
None
Senior Vice President
Gary K. Wendler
Assistant Vice President
Senior Vice President, Director, Marketing Research & Analysis
Donna White
None
Senior Vice President
Crissie Wisdom
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer
John M. Zerr
Senior Vice President
Senior Vice President

*
The principal business address for all directors and executive officers is Invesco Distributors, Inc., 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173.
(c)
Not applicable.
Item 33. Location of Accounts and Records.
Invesco Advisers, Inc., 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309, will maintain physical possession of each such account, book or other document of the Registrant at the Registrant’s principal executive offices, 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173, except for those maintained at its Atlanta offices at the address listed above or at its Louisville, Kentucky offices, 400 West Market Street, Suite 3300, Louisville, Kentucky 40202 and except for those relating to certain


transactions in portfolio securities that are maintained by the Registrant’s Custodian, The Bank of New York Mellon, 2 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217-1431, and the Registrant’s Transfer Agent and Dividend Paying Agent, Invesco Investment Services, Inc.,
 P.O. Box 219078, Kansas City, Missouri 64121-9078.

Records may also be maintained at the offices of:

Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH
An der Welle 5, 1st Floor
Frankfurt, Germany 60322
 
Invesco Asset Management Ltd
Perpetual Park
Perpetual Park Drive
Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire, RG91HH
United Kingdom
 
Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 14F
6-10-1 Roppongi
Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6114
 
Invesco Hong Kong Limited
41/F, Champion Tower
Three Garden Road, Central
Hong Kong
 
Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.
1166 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
 
Invesco Canada Ltd.
5140 Yonge Street
Suite 800
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M2N 6X7
 
Invesco Capital Management LLC
3500 Lacey Road, Suite 700
Downers Grove, IL 60515
 
Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited
3rd Floor, GYS Infinity, Subhash Road
Paranipe B Scheme, Ville Parle (East)
Mumbai – 400 057, India


Item 34. Management Services.

None.
 
Item 35. Undertakings.

Not applicable.




SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this Amendment to its Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Houston, Texas on the 19th day of October, 2020.

Short-Term Investments Trust
 By:
 /s/ Sheri Morris
 
 Sheri Morris
Title:
 President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities indicated on the dates indicated.

SIGNATURE
   
TITLE
 
DATE

         
/s/ Sheri Morris
   
President & Treasurer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
October 19, 2020
(Sheri Morris)
   
 
   
/s/ David C. Arch*
   
Trustee
 
October 19, 2020
(David C. Arch)
         
/s/ Beth Ann Brown***
   
Trustee
 
October 19, 2020
Beth Ann Brown
   

   
/s/ Bruce L. Crockett*
     Trustee  
October 19, 2020
(Bruce L. Crockett)
         
/s/ Jack M. Fields*
     Trustee  
October 19, 2020
(Jack M. Fields)
         
/s/ Martin L. Flanagan*
     Vice Chair and Trustee
   October 19, 2020
 (Martin L. Flanagan)
         
 /s/ Cynthia Hostetler*
     Trustee    October 19, 2020
(Cynthia Hostetler)
         
/s/ Eli Jones*
     Trustee    October 19, 2020
(Eli Jones)
         
/s/ Elixabeth Krentzman***
     Trustee    October 19, 2020
(Elizabet)h Krentzman
         
/s/ Anthony J. LaCava, Jr.**
     Trustee    October 19, 2020
(Anthony J. LaCava, Jr.)
         
/s/ Prema Mathai-Davis*
     Trustee    October 19, 2020
(Prema Mathai-Davis)
         
/s/ Joel W. Motley***
    Trustee
   October 19, 2020
(Joel W. Motley)
         
/s/ Teresa M. Ressel*
     Trustee    October 19, 2020
(Teresa M. Ressel)
         
/s/ Ann Barnett Stern*
     Trustee    October 19, 2020
(Ann Barnett Stern)
         
/s/ Robert S. Troccoli*
     Trustee    October 19, 2020
(Robert S. Troccoli)
         
/s/ Daniel S. Vandivort***
    Trustee
   October 19, 2020






SIGNATURE
   
TITLE
 
DATE
(Daniel S. Vandivort)
         
/s/ James D. Vaughn***
   
Trustee
 
October 19, 2020
(James D. Vaughn)
         
/s/ Christopher L. Wilson*
   
Trustee
 
October 19, 2020
(Christopher L. Wilson)
         
/s/ Kelli Gallegos
   
Vice President &
 
October 19, 2020
Kelli Gallegos
   
Assistant Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)
   
           
/s/ Sheri Morris
       
October 19, 2020
Attorney-In-Fact