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Series II shares | Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund
Fund Summary
Investment Objective(s)
The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that are incurred, directly or indirectly, when a variable product owner buys, holds, or redeems interest in an insurance company separate account that invests in the Series II shares of the Fund but does not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with your variable product, and if it did, expenses would be higher.
Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees
Series II shares
Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund
Class: Series II shares
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is less)   
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
Series II shares
Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund
Class: Series II shares
Management Fees 0.75%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25%
Other Expenses 0.38%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses [1] 1.38%
[1] The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2014, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of Series II shares to the extent necessary to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series II shares to 2.25% of average daily net assets. In determining the Adviser's obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses to exceed the numbers reflected above: (i) interest; (ii) taxes; (iii) dividend expense on short sales; (iv) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; (v) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless the Board of Trustees and Invesco Advisers, Inc. mutually agree to amend or continue the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2014.
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.

This Example does not represent the effect of any fees or expenses assessed in connection with your variable product, and if it did, expenses would be higher.

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:
Expense Example (USD $)
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Series II shares Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund Class: Series II shares
140 437 755 1,657
Portfolio Turnover.
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual Fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 43% of the average value of its portfolio.
Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund
The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowing for investment purposes) in securities of issuers engaged primarily in health care-related industries, and in derivatives and other instruments that have economic characteristics similar to such securities.

The Fund uses various criteria to determine whether an issuer is engaged in health care-related industries, including whether (1) it derives 50% or more of its gross income or its net sales from activities in the health care industry; (2) it devotes 50% or more of its assets to producing revenues from the health care industry; or (3) based on other available information, the Fund’s portfolio manager determines that its primary business is within the health care industry. Issuers engaged in health care related industries include those that design, manufacture, or sell products or services used for or in connection with health care or medicine (such as pharmaceutical issuers, biotechnology research firms, companies that sell medical products, and companies that own or operate health care facilities).

The Fund invests primarily in equity securities, securities convertible into equity securities, and depositary receipts. The principal types of equity securities in which the Fund invests are common and preferred stock.

The Fund may invest in the securities of issuers of all capitalization sizes.

The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, in securities of issuers located in at least three different countries, including the U.S. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in securities of issuers located in emerging markets counties, i.e., those that are in the initial stages of their industrial cycles.

The Fund can invest in derivative instruments including forward foreign currency contracts.

The Fund can use forward foreign currency contracts to hedge against adverse movements in the foreign currencies in which portfolio securities are denominated.

In selecting securities for the Fund, the portfolio manager first screens the global investment universe. Securities of issuers with a minimum market capitalization threshold are considered for further evaluation if they are identified as having attractive growth prospects relative to their current valuations. The portfolio manager uses a research-oriented bottom-up investment approach, focusing on issuer fundamentals in an effort to uncover future growth prospects which are not yet appreciated by the market.

In analyzing specific industries, the portfolio manager ordinarily looks for above-average growth and demand; below-average reimbursement risk; and high barriers to entry. In analyzing specific issuers, the portfolio manager ordinarily looks for leading issuers with defensible franchises; issuers with a solid 18- to 24 month outlook; value-added and/or niche-oriented products and/or services; potential to expand margins and improve profitability; superior earnings-per-share growth; a strong balance sheet and moderate financial leverage; and a capable management team and minimal potential for downside risks.

Security selection is then further refined by valuation analysis. In general, the portfolio manager targets securities trading at attractive valuations based upon one or more of the following parameters: price-to-earnings (P/E); P/E ratio versus expected earnings per share growth rate; enterprise value to earnings before interest depreciation and-taxes (EBITDA); discounted cash flow analysis; sum of parts analysis and asset/scarcity value. Additionally, position size is limited in an effort to maximize risk-adjusted returns.

The portfolio manager will consider selling the security of an issuer if, among other things, (1) a security’s price reaches its valuation target; (2) an issuer’s fundamentals deteriorate; or (3) if more compelling opportunities exist.
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 governmental 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:

Convertible Securities Risk. The Fund may own convertible securities, the value of which may be affected by market interest rates, the risk that the issuer will default, the value of the underlying stock or the right of the issuer to buy back the convertible securities.

Depositary Receipts Risk. Depositary receipts involve many of the same risks as those associated with direct investment in foreign securities. In addition, the underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts, particularly unsponsored or unregistered depositary receipts, are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications to the holders of such receipts or to pass through to them any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities.

Derivatives Risk. The performance of derivative instruments is tied to the performance of an underlying currency, security, index, commodity or other instrument. In addition to risks relating to their underlying instruments, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks. Derivatives involve costs, may be volatile, and may involve a small initial investment relative to the risk assumed. Risks associated with the use of derivatives may include counterparty, leverage, correlation, liquidity, tax, market, interest rate and management risks. Derivatives may also be more difficult to purchase, sell or value than other investments. The Fund may lose more than the cash amount invested on investments in derivatives. Investors should bear in mind that, while the Fund intends to use derivative strategies, it is not obligated to actively engage in these transactions, generally or in any particular kind of derivative, if the Adviser elects not to do so due to availability, cost, market conditions or other factors.

Developing/Emerging Markets Securities Risk. The prices of securities issued by foreign companies and governments located in developing/emerging markets countries may be affected more negatively by inflation, devaluation of their currencies, higher transaction costs, delays in settlement, adverse political developments, the introduction of capital controls, withholding taxes, nationalization of private assets, expropriation, social unrest, war or lack of timely information than those in developed countries.

Foreign Securities Risk. The Fund’s foreign investments may be affected by changes in a foreign country’s exchange rates, political and social instability, changes in economic or taxation policies, difficulties when enforcing obligations, decreased liquidity, and increased volatility. Foreign companies may be subject to less regulation resulting in less publicly available information about the companies.

Geographic Focus Risk. From time to time the Fund may invest a substantial amount of its assets in securities of issuers located in a single country or a limited number of countries. If the Fund focuses its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, political and social conditions in those countries will have a significant impact on its investment performance. The Fund’s investment performance may also be more volatile if it focuses its investments in certain countries, especially emerging markets countries.

Health Care Sector Risk. The Fund’s performance is vulnerable to factors affecting the health care industry, including government regulation, obsolescence caused by scientific advances and technological innovations.

Management Risk. The investment techniques and risk analysis used by the Fund’s portfolio managers may not produce the desired results.

Market Risk. The prices of and the income generated by the Fund’s securities may decline in response to, among other things, investor sentiment, general economic and market conditions, regional or global instability, and currency and interest rate fluctuations.

Small- and Mid-Capitalization Risks. Stocks of small- and mid-sized companies tend to be more vulnerable to adverse developments and may have little or no operating history or track record of success, and limited product lines, markets, management and financial resources. The securities of small- and mid-sized companies may be more volatile due to less market interest and less publicly available information about the issuer. They also may be illiquid or restricted as to resale, or may trade less frequently and in smaller volumes, all of which may cause difficulty when establishing or closing a position at a desirable price.
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. Series II shares performance shown prior to the inception date is that of Series I shares adjusted to reflect the Rule 12b-1 fees applicable to Series II shares. Series II shares performance shown for 2004 is the blended return of Series II shares since their inception and restated performance of Series I shares adjusted to reflect the Rule 12b-1 fees applicable to Series II shares. For periods prior to April 30, 2004, performance shown relates to a predecessor fund advised by INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (IFG), an affiliate of Invesco Advisers, Inc. All performance shown assumes the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains and the effect of the Fund’s expenses. The performance table compares the Fund’s performance to that of a broad-based securities market benchmark, a style specific benchmark and a peer group benchmark comprised of funds with investment objectives and strategies similar to the Fund. The performance table below does not reflect charges assessed in connection with your variable product; if it did, the performance shown would be lower. The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of its future performance. Updated performance information is available on the Fund’s Web site at www.invesco.com/us. Series I shares are not offered by this prospectus. The Series I shares and Series II shares invest in the same portfolio of securities and will have substantially similar performance, except to the extent that the expenses borne by each share class differ. Series II shares have higher expenses (and therefore lower performance) resulting from its Rule 12b-1 plan, which provides for a maximum fee equal to an annual rate of 0.25% (expressed as a percentage of average daily net assets of the Fund).
Annual Total Returns
Bar Chart
Best Quarter (ended June 30, 2009): 13.87%
Worst Quarter (ended December 31, 2008): -18.91%
Average Annual Total Returns (for the periods ended December 31, 2012)
Average Annual Total Returns Series II shares Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund
1 Year
5 Years
10 Years
Inception Date
Series II shares:
[1] 20.60% 3.57% 7.48% Apr. 30, 2004
MSCI World Index℠
15.83% (1.18%) 7.51%  
MSCI World Health Care Index
17.54% 4.22% 6.90%  
Lipper VUF Health/Biotechnology Funds Classification Average
23.89% 6.35% 9.69%  
[1] Series II shares' performance shown prior to the inception date is that of Series I shares restated to reflect the 12b-1 fees applicable to the Series II shares. Series I shares' performance reflects any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements. The inception date of the Fund's Series I shares is May 21, 1997.