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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-07452

 

 

AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 Houston, Texas 77046

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

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

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

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

Date of fiscal year end: 12/31

Date of reporting period: 12/31/17

 

 

 

 

 


Item 1. Report to Stockholders.


 

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund

 

 

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The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

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

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

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

 

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

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                           VK-VIAMFR-AR-1             02082018     1148


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund (the Fund) underperformed the Russell 1000 Growth Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

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

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares       27.34 %
Series II Shares       27.03
S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)       21.83
Russell 1000 Growth Index (Style-Specific Index)       30.21
Lipper VUF Large-Cap Growth Funds Index (Peer Group Index)       31.11

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Despite highly destructive hurricanes that threatened to derail a years-long economic recovery, the US economy continued to expand throughout the year ended December 31, 2017. Gross domestic product – the value of all goods and services produced in the US – expanded in the first three quarters of 2017. Inflation remained subdued even as unemployment continued its multiyear decline.

    Given signs of an improving economy, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the reporting period, most recently in December 2017; each rate hike was 25 basis points.1 (A basis point is 0.01%.) The Fed pledged that “realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation” will guide its future actions. At the close of the reporting period, Fed policy remained accommodative, and the fed funds target rate stood at a range of 1.25% to 1.50% – 75 basis points higher than at the start of the reporting period.1

    Higher inventories and a worsening outlook caused oil prices and many energy

stocks to decline during the first half of 2017. However, oil prices rose signifi-cantly in the second half of the reporting period as expectations for lower supplies increased, partly due to continued OPEC production cuts, and demand began normalizing.

    Major US stock market indexes repeatedly hit all-time highs throughout the reporting period. The stock market rally that began after the 2016 presidential election continued throughout the reporting period, fueled by generally positive economic data, strong corporate earnings and improved consumer confidence. Finally, after much debate in Congress, a tax reform bill was signed into law in December 2017. While its enactment further strengthened stocks, its effect on the US economy remained uncertain.

    During the year, the Fund produced a return greater than 25% (excluding variable product issuer charges), but underperformed its style-specific benchmark. The Fund outperformed its style-specific benchmark in the information technology (IT), consumer staples, consumer discretionary, materials and real

 

estate sectors. Conversely, the Fund underperformed in the health care, energy, telecommunication services, financials and utilities sectors.

    The Fund outperformed its style-specific benchmark by the widest margin in the IT sector due to strong stock selection in and an overweight allocation to the sector versus the benchmark. Within the sector, Fund holdings in the internet and software services industry were the largest contributors to relative performance.

Alibaba Group Holdings, an e-commerce and entertainment software developer based in China, was a notable contributor to Fund performance. During the year, the company benefited from better-than-expected growth driven by its video and social networking platforms. Social media giant Facebook and entertainment software developer Activision Blizzard also contributed to relative results. Activision Blizzard reported strong earnings due to sales of its Overwatch, World of Warcraft and Hearthstone games.

    Stock selection in and underweight exposure to the consumer staples sector contributed to Fund performance relative to the style-specific benchmark. Consumer staples was one of the weaker-performing sectors within the style-specific benchmark during the year due to what many investors believed to be extended valuations and slow global economic growth.

Philip Morris International, a tobacco manufacturer, was the leading contributor to Fund performance within the sector. The company was boosted by better-than-expected results and its new smokeless tobacco product IQOS exceeding expectations in Asia and Europe. US-based food distributor Tyson Foods was also a contributor to relative performance.

    Stock selection in the consumer discretionary sector contributed to relative performance, as well. Retail and e-commerce

 
Portfolio Composition

By sector

% of total net assets

Information Technology    44.5%
Consumer Discretionary    23.8   
Health Care    13.0   
Industrials    6.8   
Consumer Staples    3.4   
Financials    3.1   
Materials    2.5   
Energy    1.7   
Telecommunication Services    0.6   
Real Estate    0.5   

Money Market Funds

Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

   0.1   
Top 10 Equity Holdings*

% of total net assets  

  1. Amazon.com, Inc.    7.9%

  2. Alphabet Inc.-Class A

   7.1   

  3. Facebook, Inc.-Class A

   6.1   

  4. Apple Inc.

   4.6   

  5. Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

   3.8   

  6. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.-ADR

   3.7   

  7. UnitedHealth Group Inc.

   3.4   

  8. Sony Corp.

   3.0   

  9. Electronic Arts Inc.

   2.7   

10. Visa Inc.-Class A

   2.6   
Total Net Assets   $662.2 million
Total Number of Holdings*   65

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

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

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conglomerate Amazon.com was the leading contributor to Fund performance within the sector. After a short pause in the second half of 2016, the company’s stock price rose throughout the year on better-than-expected quarterly results as Amazon continued to take market share in the retail space. The acquisition of Whole Foods (not a Fund holding) also aided the company’s performance during the year. Electronic equipment manufacturer Sony also benefited Fund performance due to better-than-expected sales in music, image sensors and camera units.

    In contrast, the Fund underperformed its style-specific benchmark in the health care sector. Pharmaceutical giant Allergan was the leading detractor in the sector. Shares of the company were negatively affected in the second half of the year as a result of an unfavorable federal court decision on patent protections for Restasis, one of its top-selling drugs. Amgen, a biotechnology company, was also a notable detractor from relative performance. The company’s stock declined after it issued a concerning forecast surrounding the durability of its legacy franchises.

    Overweight exposure to the energy sector detracted from Fund performance relative to the style-specific benchmark. The energy sector was the benchmark’s worst-performing sector during the reporting period as crude oil prices declined on concerns over increasing US energy supplies and fears that the OPEC cuts enacted in November 2016 would not be continued after June 2017. Despite OPEC members eventually agreeing to extend the cuts in May and a sharp rally in the fourth quarter, the sector still has yet to fully recover. The Fund’s holdings were not immune to the decline in the sector. Halliburton and Anadarko Petroleum were two of the largest detractors from both absolute and relative performance during the year. We sold our position in Anadarko Petroleum before the close of the reporting period.

    The Fund also underperformed the style-specific benchmark in the telecommunication services sector. Shares of Sprint, the Fund’s lone holding in the sector, declined late in the year due to uncertainty around a reported potential merger with T-Mobile (not a Fund holding).

    Stock selection in the financials sector was also a detractor from relative performance. Synchrony Financial, a consumer financial services company, was the leading detractor in the sector. The company’s stock price declined early in the year after JP Morgan (not a Fund holding)

announced that its Chase card would be available on Amazon with similar features as the Synchrony Amazon store card, causing the stock to react negatively. We sold our position in Synchrony Financial before the close of the reporting period.

    The traditional business cycle recovery has not fully materialized, as results have been mixed over the last several years, depending on which sector we evaluate. However, it is possible that we are just very slow to return to normal, and there is some evidence that we may yet see a more classic recovery and a reacceleration in growth. Given this scenario, we are seeking opportunities in companies that are taking share within their respective industries. Though we anticipate a possible slowdown in the economy, we continue to prudently balance the Fund between dynamic growth opportunities and more durable growth opportunities.

    Thank you for your commitment to Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund and for sharing our long-term investment horizon.

 

1 Source: US Federal Reserve

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

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

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Erik Voss

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is lead manager of Invesco V.I. American Franchise

Fund. He joined Invesco in 2010. Mr. Voss earned a BS in mathematics and an MS in finance from the University of Wisconsin.
 
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Ido Cohen

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund. He joined Invesco in 2010. Mr. Cohen

earned a BS in economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
 

 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund


 

Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

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

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

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1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (7/3/95)       9.47 %
10 Years       8.45
  5 Years       15.75
  1 Year       27.34
Series II Shares          
Inception (9/18/00)       1.84 %
10 Years       8.18
  5 Years       15.47
  1 Year       27.03

Effective June 1, 2010, Class I and Class II shares of the predecessor fund, Van Kampen Life Investment Trust Capital Growth Portfolio, advised by Van Kampen Asset Management were reorganized into Series I and Series II shares, respectively, of Invesco Van Kampen V.I. Capital Growth Fund (renamed Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund on April 29, 2013). Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Series I and Series II shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.89% and 1.14%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase

 

shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

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

 

 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund


 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital growth.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    Growth investing risk. Growth stocks tend to be more expensive relative to the issuing company’s earnings or assets compared with other types of stock. As a result, they tend to be more sensitive to changes in, or investors’ expectations of, the issuing company’s earnings and can be more volatile.

    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.

    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. 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.

    Mid-capitalization companies risk. Mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

    Sector focus risk. The Fund may from time to time invest a significant amount of its assets (i.e. over 25%) in one market sector or group of related industries. In this event, the Fund’s performance will depend to a greater extent on the overall condition of the sector or group of industries and there is increased risk that the Fund will lose significant value if conditions adversely affect that sector or group of industries.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

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

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

    The Lipper VUF Large-Cap Growth Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of large-cap growth variable insurance underlying funds tracked by Lipper.

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

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

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

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

 

 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–99.87%

 

Aerospace & Defense–2.63%  

Boeing Co. (The)

    27,305      $ 8,052,518  

Raytheon Co.

    49,713        9,338,587  
               17,391,105  
Airlines–0.45%  

Southwest Airlines Co.

    45,262        2,962,398  
Application Software–2.32%  

salesforce.com, inc.(b)

    150,608        15,396,656  
Biotechnology–4.86%  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

    64,278        7,687,006  

Amgen Inc.

    15,419        2,681,364  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.(b)

    63,678        5,678,167  

Celgene Corp.(b)

    130,358        13,604,161  

Incyte Corp.(b)

    26,833        2,541,354  
               32,192,052  
Cable & Satellite–3.53%  

Altice USA, Inc.–Class A(b)(c)

    92,481        1,963,372  

Charter Communications, Inc.–Class A(b)

    26,146        8,784,010  

Comcast Corp.–Class A

    178,400        7,144,920  

DISH Network Corp.–Class A(b)

    114,586        5,471,481  
               23,363,783  
Commodity Chemicals–0.62%  

LyondellBasell Industries N.V.–Class A

    37,218        4,105,890  
Communications Equipment–0.81%  

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(b)

    36,934        5,353,214  
Consumer Electronics–3.04%  

Sony Corp. (Japan)

    448,400        20,142,579  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–6.12%  

First Data Corp.–Class A(b)

    370,880        6,197,405  

Mastercard Inc.–Class A

    100,993        15,286,300  

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(b)

    23,835        1,754,733  

Visa Inc.–Class A

    151,609        17,286,458  
               40,524,896  
Diversified Banks–0.65%  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    71,200        4,319,704  
Diversified Support Services–0.73%  

Cintas Corp.

    30,873        4,810,940  
Environmental & Facilities Services–1.33%  

Republic Services, Inc.

    130,750        8,840,007  
Financial Exchanges & Data–1.78%  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC (United Kingdom)

    146,626        7,508,614  

S&P Global Inc.

    25,113        4,254,142  
               11,762,756  
     Shares      Value  
General Merchandise Stores–0.75%  

Dollar Tree, Inc.(b)

    46,422      $ 4,981,545  
Health Care Equipment–1.56%  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(b)

    15,294        5,581,392  

Stryker Corp.

    30,637        4,743,833  
               10,325,225  
Home Entertainment Software–7.48%  

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    256,220        16,223,851  

Electronic Arts Inc.(b)

    167,106        17,556,156  

Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Japan)

    43,300        15,764,150  
               49,544,157  
Home Improvement Retail–3.81%  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    271,317        25,216,202  
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–2.71%  

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.(b)

    97,398        5,186,443  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

    107,014        12,764,630  
               17,951,073  
Housewares & Specialties–0.34%  

Newell Brands, Inc.

    73,005        2,255,854  
Industrial Gases–0.67%  

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

    26,907        4,414,901  
Industrial Machinery–0.82%  

Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

    32,066        5,441,280  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail–9.60%  

Amazon.com, Inc.(b)

    44,572        52,125,617  

Netflix Inc.(b)

    17,379        3,336,073  

Priceline Group Inc. (The)(b)

    4,687        8,144,787  
               63,606,477  
Internet Software & Services–16.85%  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.–ADR (China)(b)

    140,368        24,203,654  

Alphabet Inc.–Class A(b)

    44,368        46,737,251  

Facebook, Inc.–Class A(b)

    230,508        40,675,442  
               111,616,347  
Investment Banking & Brokerage–0.65%  

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

    83,941        4,312,049  
Life Sciences Tools & Services–1.32%  

IQVIA Holdings Inc.(b)

    48,560        4,754,024  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    21,025        3,992,227  
               8,746,251  
Managed Health Care–3.35%  

UnitedHealth Group Inc.

    100,668        22,193,267  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–0.68%  

Halliburton Co.

    92,628        4,526,730  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund


     Shares      Value  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–0.98%  

Parsley Energy, Inc.–Class A(b)

    220,656      $ 6,496,113  
Packaged Foods & Meats–1.17%  

Tyson Foods, Inc.–Class A

    95,200        7,717,864  
Pharmaceuticals–1.94%  

Allergan PLC

    42,067        6,881,320  

Zoetis Inc.

    82,800        5,964,912  
               12,846,232  
Railroads–0.53%  

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. (Canada)

    19,153        3,500,402  
Research & Consulting Services–0.30%  

Equifax Inc.

    16,910        1,994,027  
Semiconductor Equipment–2.36%  

Applied Materials, Inc.

    130,851        6,689,103  

ASML Holding N.V.–New York Shares (Netherlands)

    51,475        8,947,385  
               15,636,488  
Semiconductors–1.90%  

Broadcom Ltd.

    39,830        10,232,327  

NVIDIA Corp.

    12,140        2,349,090  
               12,581,417  
Specialized REIT’s–0.49%  

American Tower Corp.–Class A

    22,774        3,249,167  
Specialty Chemicals–1.19%  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

    19,157        7,855,136  
Systems Software–2.07%  

Microsoft Corp.

    124,022        10,608,842  

ServiceNow, Inc.(b)

    23,768        3,099,109  
               13,707,951  
     Shares      Value  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals–4.60%  

Apple Inc.

    179,840      $ 30,434,323  
Tobacco–2.24%  

Philip Morris International Inc.

    140,623        14,856,820  
Wireless Telecommunication Services–0.64%  

Sprint Corp.(b)

    715,893        4,216,610  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $369,830,593)

 

     661,389,888  

Money Market Funds–0.21%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio– Institutional Class, 1.18%(d)

    473,159        473,159  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40%(d)

    337,937        337,971  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–
Institutional Class, 1.17%(d)

    540,753        540,753  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $1,351,883)

 

     1,351,883  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (excluding investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)–100.08% (Cost $371,182,476)

 

     662,741,771  

Investments Purchased with Cash
Collateral from Securities on Loan

 

Money Market Funds–0.07%  

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class,
1.18% (Cost $474,978)(d)(e)

    474,978        474,978  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–100.15% (Cost $371,657,454)

 

     663,216,749  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(0.15)%

 

     (989,414

NET ASSETS–100.00%

 

   $ 662,227,335  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

ADR  

– American Depositary Receipt

REIT  

– Real Estate Investment Trust

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  Non-income producing security.
(c)  All or a portion of this security was out on loan at December 31, 2017.
(d)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.
(e)  The security has been segregated to satisfy the commitment to return the cash collateral received in securities lending transactions upon the borrower’s return of the securities loaned. See Note 1I.

 

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

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $369,830,593)*

  $ 661,389,888  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value and cost

    1,826,861  

Cash

    16,686  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $6,739)

    6,851  

Receivable for:

 

Fund shares sold

    13,828  

Dividends

    332,270  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    370,438  

Other assets

    387  

Total assets

    663,957,209  

Liabilities:

 

Payable for:

 

Collateral upon return of securities loaned

    474,978  

Fund shares reacquired

    443,373  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    367,374  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    828  

Accrued other operating expenses

    44,148  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    399,173  

Total liabilities

    1,729,874  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 662,227,335  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 336,692,288  

Undistributed net investment income (loss)

    (341,144

Undistributed net realized gain

    34,316,968  

Net unrealized appreciation

    291,559,223  
    $ 662,227,335  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 491,271,475  

Series II

  $ 170,955,860  

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

 

Series I

    7,801,524  

Series II

    2,812,118  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 62.97  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 60.79  

 

* At December 31, 2017, securities with an aggregate value of $469,013 were on loan to brokers.

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $31,156)

  $ 5,305,181  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes securities lending income of $11)

    15,877  

Total investment income

    5,321,058  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    4,328,605  

Administrative services fees

    1,112,114  

Custodian fees

    36,245  

Distribution fees — Series II

    420,690  

Transfer agent fees

    90,786  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    29,379  

Reports to shareholders

    71,642  

Professional services fees

    53,973  

Other

    13,085  

Total expenses

    6,156,519  

Less: Fees waived

    (2,504

Net expenses

    6,154,015  

Net investment income (loss)

    (832,957

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investment securities (includes net gains from securities sold to affiliates of $84,877)

    40,086,798  

Foreign currencies

    (196
      40,086,602  

Change in net unrealized appreciation of:

 

Investment securities

    111,504,497  

Foreign currencies

    579  
      111,505,076  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    151,591,678  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 150,758,721  
 

 

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

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (832,957    $ 350,872  

Net realized gain

    40,086,602        49,357,647  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    111,505,076        (39,458,443

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    150,758,721        10,250,076  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income — Series I

    (384,589       

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

    (37,510,459      (38,558,239

Series ll

    (13,392,445      (14,444,619

Total distributions from net realized gains

    (50,902,904      (53,002,858

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (2,950,365      (27,715,041

Series ll

    (6,716,707      (12,325,839

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

    (9,667,072      (40,040,880

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    89,804,156        (82,793,662

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    572,423,179        655,216,841  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income (loss) of $(341,144) and $33,922, respectively)

  $ 662,227,335      $ 572,423,179  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital growth.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

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

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

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

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

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

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual

 

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trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

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

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

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

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

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

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

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

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

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

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

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

 

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

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Securities Lending — The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated money market funds and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
J. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

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

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

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

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

 

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NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

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

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $250 million

    0 .695%   

Next $250 million

    0 .67%   

Next $500 million

    0 .645%   

Next $550 million

    0 .62%   

Next $3.45 billion

    0 .60%   

Next $250 million

    0 .595%   

Next $2.25 billion

    0 .57%   

Next $2.5 billion

    0 .545%   

Over $10 billion

    0 .52%         

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.67%.

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

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, 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 below) of Series I shares to 2.00% and Series II shares to 2.25% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash (excluding investments of cash collateral from securities lending) in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $2,504.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $152,667 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $959,447 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund incurred $3,244 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

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

 

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NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

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

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

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

Investments in Securities  
     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Investments in Securities                                     

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

  $ 625,453,159        $ 35,936,729        $        $ 661,389,888  

Money Market Funds

    1,826,861                            1,826,861  

Total Investments

  $ 627,280,020        $ 35,936,729        $        $ 663,216,749  

NOTE 4—Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund engaged in securities sales of $3,445,769, which resulted in net realized gains of $84,877.

NOTE 5—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

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

NOTE 6—Cash Balances

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

 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund


NOTE 7—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 384,589        $  

Long-term capital gain

    50,902,904          53,002,858  

Total distributions

  $ 51,287,493        $ 53,002,858  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 3,546,315  

Undistributed long-term gain

    34,579,921  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    287,750,027  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — foreign currencies

    (72

Temporary book/tax differences

    (341,144

Shares of beneficial interest

    336,692,288  

Total net assets

  $ 662,227,335  

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

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

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

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 8—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $284,830,502 and $345,009,548, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 291,880,706  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (4,130,679

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 287,750,027  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $375,466,722.

NOTE 9—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of net operating losses, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income (loss) was increased by $842,480 and undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $842,480. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund


NOTE 10—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    632,683      $ 39,590,013        222,257      $ 12,031,047  

Series II

    193,178        11,491,194        131,825        6,897,330  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    623,684        37,895,048        705,807        38,558,239  

Series II

    228,151        13,392,445        272,488        14,444,619  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (1,308,965      (80,435,426      (1,438,141      (78,304,327

Series II

    (527,169      (31,600,346      (636,218      (33,667,788

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    (158,438    $ (9,667,072      (741,982    $ (40,040,880

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 22% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 11—Financial Highlights

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

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
   

Net
investment
income

(loss)(a)

   

Net gains

on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)

    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
   

Ratio of
expenses
to average

net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed

    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income (loss)
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 53.58     $ (0.04   $ 14.50     $ 14.46     $ (0.05   $ (5.02   $ (5.07   $ 62.97       27.34   $ 491,271       0.89 %(d)      0.89 %(d)      (0.06 )%(d)      45

Year ended 12/31/16

    57.30       0.07       1.33       1.40             (5.12     (5.12     53.58       2.27       420,824       0.93       0.93       0.12       59  

Year ended 12/31/15

    54.88       (0.03     2.76       2.73             (0.31     (0.31     57.30       5.01       479,298       0.96       0.96       (0.05     68  

Year ended 12/31/14

    50.63       (0.09     4.36       4.27       (0.02           (0.02     54.88       8.44       541,929       0.92       0.95       (0.17     64  

Year ended 12/31/13

    36.28       0.04       14.50       14.54       (0.19           (0.19     50.63       40.13       580,620       0.90       0.96       0.08       75  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    51.95       (0.19     14.05       13.86             (5.02     (5.02     60.79       27.03       170,956       1.14 (d)      1.14 (d)      (0.31 )(d)      45  

Year ended 12/31/16

    55.85       (0.06     1.28       1.22             (5.12     (5.12     51.95       2.00       151,599       1.18       1.18       (0.13     59  

Year ended 12/31/15

    53.63       (0.16     2.69       2.53             (0.31     (0.31     55.85       4.75       175,919       1.21       1.21       (0.30     68  

Year ended 12/31/14

    49.58       (0.22     4.27       4.05                         53.63       8.17       199,141       1.17       1.20       (0.42     64  

Year ended 12/31/13

    35.55       (0.07     14.20       14.13       (0.10           (0.10     49.58       39.79       257,788       1.15       1.21       (0.17     75  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $473,756 and $168,276 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

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

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

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

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

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

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

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class   Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
    ACTUAL    

HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before

expenses)

     Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    
Series I   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,079.20      $ 4.61     $ 1,020.77      $ 4.48        0.88
Series II     1,000.00       1,078.20        5.92       1,019.51        5.75        1.13  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund


Tax Information

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

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

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

  $ 50,902,904  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    100

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

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

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund


 

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders

 

 

December 31, 2017

 

 

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund

 

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The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

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

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

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

 

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

 

  NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE
 

 

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

 

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. American Value Fund (the Fund) underperformed the Russell Midcap Value Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

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

 

 

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

  

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

 

 

Series I Shares

     9.96

Series II Shares

     9.68  

S&P 500 Indexq (Broad Market Index)

     21.83  

Russell Midcap Value Indexq (Style-Specific Index)

     13.34  

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

     13.26  

 

Source(s): qFactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

 

        

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Despite highly destructive hurricanes that threatened to derail a years-long economic recovery, the US economy continued to expand throughout the year ended December 31, 2017. Gross domestic product – the value of all goods and services produced in the US – expanded in the first three quarters of 2017. Inflation remained subdued even as unemployment continued its multiyear decline.

Given signs of an improving economy, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the reporting period, most recently in December 2017; each rate hike was 25 basis points.1 (A basis point is 0.01%.) The Fed pledged that “realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation” will guide its future actions. At the close of the reporting period, Fed policy remained accommodative, and the fed funds target rate stood at a range of 1.25% to 1.50% – 75 basis points higher than at the start of the reporting period.1

Higher inventories and a worsening outlook caused oil prices and many energy stocks to decline during the first half of 2017. However, oil prices rose signifi-

cantly in the second half of the reporting period as expectations for lower supplies increased, partly due to continued OPEC production cuts, and demand began normalizing.

Major US stock market indexes repeatedly hit all-time highs throughout the reporting period. The stock market rally that began after the 2016 presidential election continued throughout the reporting period, fueled by generally positive economic data, strong corporate earnings and improved consumer confidence. Finally, after much debate in Congress, a tax reform bill was signed into law in December 2017. While its enactment further strengthened stocks, its effect on the US economy remained uncertain.

Within the Russell Midcap Value Index, the information technology (IT) and materials sectors had the highest returns, while telecommunication services and energy were the only sectors with losses for the reporting period.

Stock selection in the industrials sector was the largest detractor from the Fund’s returns relative to its style-specific index. Key detractors within the sector included Babcock & Wilcox and Fluor Corporation. Babcock & Wilcox sold off sharply in

 

August after reporting a significant loss due to project charges in its renewables segment, as well as execution issues that squeezed margins in its industrials business. Fluor reported weaker-than-anticipated earnings due to significant cost overruns, and the company lowered its earnings guidance for the rest of its fiscal year. We sold these holdings during the reporting period.

Stock selection in the IT sector also detracted from the Fund’s performance relative to the Fund’s style-specific benchmark. The Fund’s lack of exposure to the semiconductor industry detracted from relative returns. Additionally, the Fund’s holdings in the hardware and equipment industry, particularly Diebold and Ciena, hurt relative performance. During the reporting period, Diebold cut its earnings outlook for the full year of 2017 and suggested that an increase in incremental demand for ATMs may take longer in the future than previously anticipated. Ciena’s shares traded lower following the release of the company’s fiscal fourth quarter results, which were somewhat mixed with weaker earnings and gross margins, but higher revenues.

Stock selection in the utilities sector was another detractor from Fund performance relative to the Fund’s style-specific index during the reporting period. This was due in part to the Fund’s lack of exposure to some of the stronger-performing names within the sector. In addition, the Fund’s holding in Edison International hurt relative performance. Fall wildfires in the company’s Southern California service area presented significant potential liabilities, as state law can hold utilities liable for property damages if the company’s equipment is blamed for starting or adding to the fire.

The Fund’s only holding in the consumer staples sector, Conagra Brands, was also a large detractor during the reporting period, as the company reported de-

 

Portfolio Composition

 

By sector

 

   

 

% of total net assets

 

 

 

 

Financials

            29.0%          

Industrials

            12.2             

Information Technology

            11.0             

Consumer Discretionary

            10.3             

Energy

            10.1             

Health Care

            8.9             

Real Estate

            6.4             

Materials

            5.8             

Utilities

            4.1             

Money Market Funds

     

Plus Other Assets Less
Liabilities

 

    2.2             
    Top 10 Equity Holdings*  
 

% of total net assets  

 

 

    1.     KeyCorp      3.6%  
    2.     Voya Financial Inc.      3.6     
    3.     Devon Energy Corp.      3.5     
    4.     Comerica      3.5     
    5.     Stifel Financial Corp.      3.3     
    6.     Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.      3.3     
    7.     Zions Bancorp.      3.3     
    8.     Mylan N.V.      3.1     
    9.     Keysight Technologies, Inc.      3.1     
    10.     Eastman Chemical Co.      3.0     
  Total Net Assets   $ 399.1 million    

 

  Total Number of Holdings*

    42    

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

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


clining sales in a number of its key product segments. We sold our position in the company during the reporting period.

Stock selection in the consumer discretionary sector also detracted from the Fund’s returns relative to the style-specific benchmark. The largest detractor within the sector was Advance Auto Parts. During the reporting period, the auto parts retailer reported disappointing first quarter results due to a decline in comparable sales and operating margins.

Despite being an overall detractor from Fund returns, the consumer discretionary sector also included the Fund’s top individual contributor to Fund performance, Royal Caribbean. The cruise operator reported solid earnings and strong bookings, and the company raised its outlook for the full year as demand for cruise travel continued to increase.

Overweight exposure to and stock selection in the financials sector was the largest contributor to Fund performance relative to the style-specific index for the reporting period. Key contributors in the sector included Comerica, Willis Towers Watson and Voya Financial. Financials got a boost when the Fed issued a better-than-expected report of its Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review, which gave a positive view of the financial strength of US banks. Financial stocks also benefited from the Fed’s series of interest rate increases in 2017.

Overweight exposure to and stock selection in the health care sector was another strong contributor to the Fund’s relative return, due in part to AmerisourceBergen, a pharmaceutical services company. During the reporting period, the company reported better-than-expected earnings and increased its outlook for 2017.

Stock selection in and the Fund’s underweight allocation to the energy, real estate and telecommunication services sectors also helped Fund performance relative to the style-specific benchmark during the year.

During the reporting period, we increased our exposure to the financials, consumer discretionary and energy sectors and decreased exposure to the IT, industrials, consumer staples and telecommunication services sectors. At the end of the year, our largest overweight allocations relative to the style-specific index were in the financials, IT and health care sectors, while the largest underweight allocations were in the real estate, utilities and consumer staples sectors.

Equity markets finished 2017 with very strong gains, and many indexes reached

record highs. However, we expect that market volatility may return in 2018 given potential for slowing economic growth, higher interest rates and gridlock in Washington leading up to the mid-term elections. We believe market volatility creates opportunities to invest in companies with attractive valuations and strong fundamentals. We believe that ultimately those valuations and fundamentals will be re-flected in those companies’ stock prices.

As always, we are committed to working to achieve positive returns for the Fund’s shareholders through an entire market cycle. Thank you for your continued investment in Invesco V.I. American Value Fund.

1 Source: US Federal Reserve

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

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

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Thomas Copper

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is co-lead manager of Invesco V.I.

American Value Fund. He joined Invesco in 2010. Mr. Copper earned a BA in economics and political science from Tulane University and an MBA from Baylor University.

 

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Jeffrey Vancavage

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is co-lead manager of Invesco V.I.

American Value Fund. He joined Invesco in 2016. Mr. Vancavage earned a BS in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle University and an MBA from the University of Florida.

 

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Sergio Marcheli

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. American Value Fund. He joined Invesco in

2010. Mr. Marcheli earned a BBA from the University of Houston and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas.
 

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


 

Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

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

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

 

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1  Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.

2  Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

 Average Annual Total Returns

 

 As of 12/31/17

 

  

 Series I Shares

        

 Inception (1/2/97)

     9.88%  

 10 Years

     7.24     

   5 Years

     11.20     

   1 Year

     9.96     

 

 Series II Shares

        

 Inception (5/5/03)

     10.58%  

 10 Years

     7.04     

   5 Years

     10.93     

   1 Year

     9.68     

Effective June 1, 2010, Class I and Class II shares of the predecessor fund, Universal Institutional Funds Mid Cap Value Portfolio, advised by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. were reorganized into Series I and Series II shares, respectively, of Invesco Van Kampen V.I. Mid Cap Value Fund (renamed Invesco V.I. American Value Fund on April 29, 2013). Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Series I and Series II shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco V.I. American Value Fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future

results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 1.00% and 1.25%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and

fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

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

 

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund’s investment objective is to provide above-average total return over a market cycle of three to five years by investing in common stocks and other equity securities.

Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Depositary receipts risk. Investing in depositary receipts involves the same risks as direct investments in foreign securities. In addition, the underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications or pass through any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities to the holders of such receipts. The Fund may therefore receive less timely information or have less control than if it invested directly in the foreign issuer.

Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

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.

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. 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.

REIT risk/real estate risk. Investments in real estate related instruments may be affected by economic, legal, cultural, environmental or technological factors that

affect property values, rents or occupancies of real estate related to the Fund’s holdings. Shares of real estate related companies, which tend to be small- and mid-cap companies, may be more volatile and less liquid.

Small- and mid-capitalization companies risks. Small- and mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions, may have little or no operating history or track record of success, and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

Value investing style risk. A value investing style subjects the Fund to the risk that the valuations never improve or that the returns on value equity securities are less than returns on other styles of investing or the overall stock market.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


 

 

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

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

 

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–97.84%

 

Aerospace & Defense–2.02%  

Textron Inc.

    142,177      $ 8,045,796  
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods–4.38%  

Hanesbrands, Inc.

    424,228        8,870,608  

Tapestry, Inc.

    194,244        8,591,412  
               17,462,020  
Automotive Retail–2.10%  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

    84,018        8,375,754  
Building Products–2.10%  

Johnson Controls International PLC

    219,776        8,375,663  
Communications Equipment–4.61%  

ARRIS International PLC(b)

    298,393        7,665,716  

Ciena Corp.(b)

    511,945        10,715,009  
               18,380,725  
Consumer Finance–1.02%  

Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc.

    217,837        4,056,125  
Diversified Chemicals–3.02%  

Eastman Chemical Co.

    130,158        12,057,837  
Diversified REIT’s–4.30%  

Forest City Realty Trust, Inc.–Class A

    360,336        8,684,097  

Liberty Property Trust

    197,274        8,484,755  
               17,168,852  
Electric Utilities–4.09%  

Edison International

    112,303        7,102,042  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    300,985        9,216,160  
               16,318,202  
Electronic Equipment & Instruments–3.07%  

Keysight Technologies, Inc.(b)

    294,898        12,267,757  
Health Care Distributors–2.45%  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    106,556        9,783,972  
Health Care Facilities–2.02%  

HealthSouth Corp.

    163,130        8,060,253  
Health Care Services–1.32%  

DaVita Inc.(b)

    72,760        5,256,910  
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–3.32%  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

    111,003        13,240,438  
Industrial Machinery–2.11%  

Flowserve Corp.

    200,179        8,433,541  
Insurance Brokers–5.34%  

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

    159,164        10,071,898  

Willis Towers Watson PLC

    74,719        11,259,406  
               21,331,304  
     Shares      Value  
Investment Banking & Brokerage–3.34%  

Stifel Financial Corp.

    223,992      $ 13,340,964  
IT Consulting & Other Services–1.97%  

Teradata Corp.(b)

    204,506        7,865,301  
Marine–2.03%  

Kirby Corp.(b)

    121,295        8,102,506  
Movies & Entertainment–0.51%  

Regal Entertainment Group–Class A

    87,874        2,021,981  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–2.62%  

TechnipFMC PLC (United Kingdom)

    334,213        10,464,209  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–6.13%  

Devon Energy Corp.

    340,464        14,095,210  

Marathon Oil Corp.

    611,470        10,352,187  
               24,447,397  
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–1.39%  

Plains GP Holdings LP–Class A(b)

    252,189        5,535,549  
Other Diversified Financial Services–3.55%  

Voya Financial, Inc.

    286,722        14,184,137  
Paper Packaging–0.93%  

Bemis Co., Inc.

    77,755        3,715,911  
Pharmaceuticals–3.08%  

Mylan N.V.(b)

    290,316        12,283,270  
Regional Banks–15.78%  

Comerica Inc.

    158,839        13,788,814  

First Horizon National Corp.

    581,355        11,621,286  

KeyCorp

    716,150        14,444,745  

Wintrust Financial Corp.

    122,753        10,111,165  

Zions Bancorp.

    255,813        13,002,975  
               62,968,985  
Research & Consulting Services–1.70%  

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The)

    57,359        6,791,879  
Specialized REIT’s–2.11%  

Life Storage, Inc.

    94,767        8,440,897  
Specialty Chemicals–1.85%  

W.R. Grace & Co.

    105,489        7,397,944  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals–1.36%  

Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.

    333,083        5,445,907  
Trucking–2.22%  

Ryder System, Inc.

    105,456        8,876,232  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $327,731,549)

 

     390,498,218  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


     Shares      Value  

Money Market Funds–2.04%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class,
1.18%(c)

    3,946,601      $ 3,946,601  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40%(c)

    2,818,353        2,818,634  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(c)

    1,375,265        1,375,265  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $8,140,657)

 

     8,140,500  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–99.88%
(Cost $335,872,206)

 

     398,638,718  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.12%

 

     468,930  

NET ASSETS–100.00%

 

   $ 399,107,648  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

REIT  

– Real Estate Investment Trust

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  Non-income producing security.
(c)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $327,731,549)

  $ 390,498,218  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $8,140,657)

    8,140,500  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

    592,258  

Fund shares sold

    27,346  

Dividends

    626,269  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    57,510  

Total assets

    399,942,101  

Liabilities:

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

    218,886  

Fund shares reacquired

    180,564  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    331,380  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    733  

Accrued other operating expenses

    36,680  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    66,210  

Total liabilities

    834,453  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 399,107,648  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 294,169,960  

Undistributed net investment income

    870,117  

Undistributed net realized gain

    41,301,059  

Net unrealized appreciation

    62,766,512  
    $ 399,107,648  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 104,509,903  

Series II

  $ 294,597,745  

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

 

Series I

    5,687,578  

Series II

    16,191,852  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 18.38  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 18.19  

Investment income:

 

Dividends

  $ 5,409,319  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

    99,096  

Total investment income

    5,508,415  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    2,792,231  

Administrative services fees

    675,526  

Custodian fees

    21,461  

Distribution fees — Series II

    701,420  

Transfer agent fees

    28,142  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    26,240  

Reports to shareholders

    48,376  

Professional services fees

    43,535  

Other

    5,374  

Total expenses

    4,342,305  

Less: Fees waived

    (14,950

Net expenses

    4,327,355  

Net investment income

    1,181,060  

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain from:

 

Investment securities

    43,347,130  

Foreign currencies

    3,424  
      43,350,554  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 

Investment securities

    (9,439,026

Foreign currencies

    587  
      (9,438,439

Net realized and unrealized gain

    33,912,115  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 35,093,175  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 1,181,060      $ 2,431,847  

Net realized gain

    43,350,554        4,201,151  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (9,438,439      46,182,088  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    35,093,175        52,815,086  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (854,814      (412,019

Series ll

    (1,557,213      (301,616

Total distributions from net investment income

    (2,412,027      (713,635

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

    (1,223,615      (6,365,699

Series ll

    (3,080,153      (14,638,628

Total distributions from net realized gains

    (4,303,768      (21,004,327

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (20,241,160      (19,286,477

Series ll

    (9,832,937      52,953,285  

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

    (30,074,097      33,666,808  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (1,696,717      64,763,932  

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    400,804,365        336,040,433  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $870,117 and $2,350,923, respectively)

  $ 399,107,648      $ 400,804,365  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is to provide above-average total return over a market cycle of three to five years by investing in common stocks and other equity securities.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

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

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

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

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

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

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


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

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

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

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

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

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

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

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

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

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

C. Distributions Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
D. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

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

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

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


E. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

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

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

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

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

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

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

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $1 billion

    0.72%  

Over $1 billion

    0.65%  

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.72%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India)

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 2.00% and Series II shares to 2.25% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $14,950.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $94,196 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $581,330 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund incurred $12,117 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

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

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

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

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

As of December 31, 2017 all securities in this Fund were valued based on Level 1 inputs (see the Schedule of Investment for security categories). The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


NOTE 4—Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund engaged in securities purchases of $2,145,510.

NOTE 5—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

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

NOTE 6—Cash Balances

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

NOTE 7—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 2,412,027        $ 713,635  

Long-term capital gain

    4,303,768          21,004,327  

Total distributions

  $ 6,715,795        $ 21,717,962  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 3,905,945  

Undistributed long-term gain

    41,474,605  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    59,614,105  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (56,967

Shares of beneficial interest

    294,169,960  

Total net assets

  $ 399,107,648  

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

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

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

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


NOTE 8—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $212,529,677 and $244,447,582, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 69,365,863  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (9,751,758

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 59,614,105  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $339,024,613.

NOTE 9—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of REIT distributions, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was decreased by $249,839, undistributed net realized gain was increased by $202,655 and shares of beneficial interest was increased by $47,184. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 10—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    303,660      $ 5,290,582        465,190      $ 7,060,652  

Series II

    3,186,094        54,783,210        5,595,826        89,247,325  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    122,260        2,078,429        427,077        6,777,718  

Series II

    275,215        4,637,366        949,793        14,940,244  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (1,582,312      (27,610,171      (2,060,028      (33,124,847

Series II

    (4,078,148      (69,253,513      (3,266,703      (51,234,284

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    (1,773,231    $ (30,074,097      2,111,155      $ 33,666,808  

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 60% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


NOTE 11—Financial Highlights

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

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(a)
    Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 17.06     $ 0.08     $ 1.59     $ 1.67     $ (0.14   $ (0.21   $ (0.35   $ 18.38       9.96   $ 104,510       0.94 %(d)      0.94 %(d)      0.48 %(d)      56

Year ended 12/31/16

    15.69       0.13       2.23       2.36       (0.06     (0.93     (0.99     17.06       15.49       116,762       0.97       0.97       0.84       50  

Year ended 12/31/15

    19.92       0.06       (1.82     (1.76     (0.06     (2.41     (2.47     15.69       (9.13     125,686       0.99       0.99       0.33       26  

Year ended 12/31/14

    19.89       0.07       1.78       1.85       (0.10     (1.72     (1.82     19.92       9.75       152,938       0.99       1.00       0.32       48  

Year ended 12/31/13

    14.91       0.07       5.03       5.10       (0.12           (0.12     19.89       34.27       156,824       0.99       1.00       0.39       42  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    16.90       0.04       1.56       1.60       (0.10     (0.21     (0.31     18.19       9.62       294,598       1.19 (d)      1.19 (d)      0.23 (d)      56  

Year ended 12/31/16

    15.55       0.09       2.21       2.30       (0.02     (0.93     (0.95     16.90       15.22       284,043       1.22       1.22       0.59       50  

Year ended 12/31/15

    19.75       0.02       (1.80     (1.78     (0.01     (2.41     (2.42     15.55       (9.36     210,354       1.24       1.24       0.08       26  

Year ended 12/31/14

    19.73       0.01       1.77       1.78       (0.04     (1.72     (1.76     19.75       9.48       270,908       1.24       1.25       0.07       48  

Year ended 12/31/13

    14.81       0.03       4.99       5.02       (0.10           (0.10     19.73       33.93       320,754       1.24       1.25       0.14       42  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $107,242 and $280,568 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. American Value Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. American Value Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

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

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

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

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

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

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

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class    Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
     ACTUAL     

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before
expenses)

     Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
      Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
     Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    

Series I

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,078.70      $ 4.87      $ 1,020.52      $ 4.74        0.93

Series II

     1,000.00        1,077.70        6.18        1,019.26        6.01        1.18  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


Tax Information

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

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

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

  $ 4,303,768  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    99.99

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0.00

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

Invesco V.I. American Value Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

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

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund

 

 

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The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

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

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

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

 

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

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                              VIIBRA-AR-1          02142018 1346


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund (the Fund) underperformed the Custom Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Index, the Fund’s custom style-specific index.

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

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares

      10.16 %

Series II Shares

      9.83

MSCI World Index (Broad Market Index)

      22.40

Custom Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Index (Style-Specific Index)

      14.54

Lipper VUF Absolute Return Funds Classification Average (Peer Group)

      5.28

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Invesco, FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

For the year ended December 31, 2017, each of the asset classes in which the Fund invests (directly or indirectly through derivatives) provided positive contributions to Fund performance – and the Fund reported positive absolute performance. The Fund invests in derivatives, such as swaps and futures, which are expected to correspond to the performance of US and international fixed income, equity and commodity markets. The strategic allocation portion of the investment process involves first selecting representative assets for each asset class from a universe of more than 50 assets. Next, we seek to construct the portfolio so that an approximately equal amount of risk comes from our equity, fixed income and commodity allocations. Tactical adjustments to the Fund’s portfolio are then made on a monthly basis to try and take advantage of short-term market dynamics, while remaining consistent with the balanced-risk long-term portfolio structure.

    The Fund’s strategic exposure to equities, obtained through the use of swaps and futures, led results for the reporting period, with all six markets in which the Fund invests – Europe ex-UK, Hong Kong,

Japan, the UK, US large caps and US small caps – posting positive returns. Asian equities were the leading contributor to Fund performance as Japanese equity prices were boosted by increased exports. Hong Kong equities provided further positive influence from the Asian region, rising in sympathy with emerging markets, which enjoyed a substantial rally. While the prospect of less accommodative monetary policy from the European Central Bank (ECB) and Brexit (the UK’s plan to leave the European Union) remained sources of political and economic uncertainty, European and UK equities performed strongly due to improved economic data and positive confidence surveys. US equities (both large- and small-caps) also contributed to the Fund’s performance. The reporting period began with most major US stock market indexes hitting record highs following the US presidential election. Investors believed the new administration’s plans to reduce tax rates, scale back regulations and increase infrastructure spending had the potential to stimulate economic growth. That was called into question after the first quarter of 2017, when it appeared that enacting significant regulatory and tax reform might be

 

more difficult than previously anticipated – although in December 2017, major tax reform legislation was enacted into law. Tactical positioning in US equities, obtained through the use of swaps and futures, contributed to Fund performance for the reporting period as overweight exposure to the asset class proved timely.

    The Fund’s exposure to commodities, obtained through the use of swaps, futures and commodity-linked notes, also contributed to Fund performance for the year, as gains in industrial metals, energy and precious metals outweighed losses in agriculture. Strategic positioning in industrial metals was the leading performer within the asset class, with gains in both aluminum and copper. Increased industrial metals prices were supported by strong manufacturing and import growth data out of China and by indications that China intended to cut production to curb pollution. The Fund’s strategic positioning within energy was also favorable as all assets, with the exception of natural gas, experienced gains. The energy commodity sector started the year plagued by high inventory levels and rising US production and rig counts. These conditions lasted throughout much of the first half of 2017. Oil and distillate prices rebounded in the third quarter of 2017 as the US rig count declined and expectations rose for an extension of OPEC’s production cuts. Severe weather also affected energy prices in the third quarter of 2017 as hurricanes forced refinery shutdowns that further boosted prices. Natural gas prices rose at the beginning of the year, but those gains were not enough to outweigh the losses from rising US output at the end of the year. Strategic positioning in precious metals contributed to Fund performance with gains in gold outweighing losses in silver. Precious metals were pressured as the US Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates three

 
Target Risk Allocation and

Notional Asset Weights as of 12/31/17

 

By asset class

 

       

Asset Class

     
Target Risk
Allocation*

     
Notional Asset
Weights**

Equities

      43.91 %       42.61 %

Fixed Income

      19.79       62.19

Commodities

      36.30       36.24

Total

      100.00       141.04
* Reflects the risk that each asset class is expected to contribute to the overall risk of the Fund as measured by standard deviation and estimates of risk based on historical data. Standard deviation measures the annualized fluctuations (volatility) of monthly returns.
** Proprietary models determine the Notional Asset Weights necessary to achieve the Target Risk Allocations. Total Notional Asset Weight greater than 100% is achieved through derivatives and other instruments that create leverage.
Total Net Assets   $1.2 billion
 

 

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times during the year – in March, June and December. Strategic positioning in agriculture was the sole detractor within the sector. Most agriculture assets posted losses except cotton, lean hogs and live cattle. Lean hogs and live cattle rose due to strong US export demand. Sugar was by far the leading detractor from Fund performance as production increased despite softer global demand. Tactical positioning within commodities, obtained through the use of futures, swaps and commodity-linked notes, slightly detracted from Fund results for the reporting period.

    The Fund’s exposure to global government bonds, obtained through the use of swaps and futures, contributed to results for the reporting period led by Australia and the US. Despite expectations that the ECB would likely begin tapering its monetary policy accommodation, German government bonds also contributed to Fund performance. Canadian government bonds were the largest detractor within the fixed income asset class as yields rose after the Central Bank of Canada raised rates in July. Yields spiked again in the third quarter of 2017 in response to a surprise rate hike by the Central Bank of Canada. UK bonds detracted as they continued to be consumed with Brexit and terrorism. The Fund’s tactical positioning within bonds detracted from performance as losses from overweight exposure to Canadian and UK government bonds, coupled with underweight exposure to German government bonds, outweighed gains from underweight exposure to Australian and US government bonds.

    Please note that our strategy is principally implemented with derivative instruments that include futures, commodity-linked notes and total return swaps. Therefore, all or most of the performance of the strategy, both positive and negative, can be attributed to these instruments. Derivatives can be a cost-effective way to gain exposure to asset classes. However, derivatives may amplify traditional investment risks through the creation of leverage and may be less liquid than traditional securities.

    Thank you for your continued investment in Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund.

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

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

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Mark Ahnrud

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund.

He joined Invesco in 2000. Mr. Ahnrud earned a BS in finance and investments from Babson College and an MBA from Duke University Fuqua School of Business.

 

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Chris Devine

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund.

He joined Invesco in 1998. Mr. Devine earned a BA in economics from Wake Forest University and an MBA from the University of Georgia.

 

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Scott Hixon

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund.

He joined Invesco in 1994. Mr. Hixon earned a BBA in finance from Georgia Southern University and an MBA in finance from Georgia State University.

 

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Christian Ulrich

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund.

He joined Invesco in 2000. Mr. Ulrich earned the equivalent of a BBA from the KV Zurich Business School in Zurich, Switzerland.

 

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Scott Wolle

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund.

He joined Invesco in 1999. Mr. Wolle earned a BS in finance from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and an MBA from Duke University Fuqua School of Business.

Assisted by Invesco’s Global Asset Allocation Team

 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

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

Fund and index data from 1/23/09

 

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1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source(s): Invesco, FactSet Research Systems Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee comparable future results.

    Due to changes within the Lipper VUF Absolute Returns Funds Classification Average, certain components do not have 10 years of historical data. As such, the benchmark has not been included within the chart above.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

  As of 12/31/17

   
  Series I Shares          
  Inception (1/23/09)       9.20 %
    5 Years       4.90
    1 Years       10.16
  Series II Shares          
  Inception (1/23/09)       8.93 %
    5 Years       4.65
    1 Year       9.83

The returns shown above include the returns of Invesco Van Kampen V.I. Global Tactical Asset Allocation Fund (the first predecessor fund) for the period June 1, 2010, to May 2, 2011, the date the first predecessor fund was reorganized into the Fund, and the returns of Van Kampen Life Investment Trust Global Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolio (the second predecessor fund) for the period prior to June 1, 2010, the date the second predecessor fund was reorganized into the first predecessor fund. The second predecessor fund was advised by Van Kampen Asset Management. Returns shown above for Series I and Series II shares are blended returns of the predecessor funds and Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor funds because of different expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The net annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.80% and 1.05%, respectively.1,2,3 The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 1.25% and 1.50%, respectively.1 The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly.

Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

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

 

1 The expense ratio includes acquired fund fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests of 0.13%.
2 Total annual Fund operating expenses after any contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser in effect through at least April 30, 2019. See current prospectus for more information.
3 Total annual Fund operating expenses after any contractual fee waivers by the adviser in effect through at least June 30, 2019. See current prospectus for more information.
 

 

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Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund’s investment objective is total return with a low to moderate correlation to traditional financial market indices.

Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Changing fixed income market conditions risk. The current low interest rate environment was created in part by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and certain foreign central banks keeping the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates near, at or below zero. Increases in the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. In addition, decreases in fixed income dealer market-making capacity may also potentially lead to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity in the fixed income markets. As a result, the value of the Fund’s investments and share price may decline. Changes in central bank policies could also result in higher than normal shareholder redemptions, which could potentially increase portfolio turnover and the Fund’s transaction costs.

    Commodities tax risk. The tax treatment of commodity-linked derivative instruments may be adversely affected by changes in legislation, regulations or other legally binding authority. If, as a result of any such adverse action, the income of the Fund from certain commodity-linked derivatives was treated as non-qualifying income, the Fund might fail to qualify as a regulated investment company and be subject to federal income tax at the Fund level. As a result of a recent announcement by the Internal Revenue Service, the Fund intends to invest in commodity-linked notes: (a) directly, generally only to the extent that it obtains 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 or (b) indirectly through the Subsidiary. Should the Internal Revenue Service issue further guidance, or Congress enact legislation, that adversely affects the tax treatment of the Fund’s use of commodity-linked notes or the Subsidiary (which guidance might be applied to the Fund retroactively), it could, among other consequences, limit the Fund’s ability to pursue its investment strategy.

    Commodity-linked notes risk. In addition to risks associated with the underlying commodities, investments in commodity-

linked notes may be subject to additional risks, such as non-payment of interest and loss of principal, counterparty risk, lack of a secondary market and risk of greater volatility than traditional equity and debt securities. The value of the commodity-linked notes the Fund buys may fluctuate significantly because the values of the underlying investments to which they are linked are themselves volatile. Additionally, certain commodity-linked notes employ “economic” leverage by requiring payment by the issuer of an amount that is a multiple of the price increase or decrease of the underlying commodity, commodity index, or other economic variable. Such economic leverage will increase the volatility of the value of these commodity-linked notes and the Fund to the extent it invests in such notes.

    Commodity risk. The Fund may have investment exposure to the commodities markets and/or a particular sector of the commodities markets, which may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities, such as stocks and bonds. Volatility in the commodities markets may be caused by changes in overall market movements, domestic and foreign political and economic events and policies, war, acts of terrorism, changes in domestic or foreign interest rates and/or investor expectations concerning interest rates, domestic and foreign inflation rates, investment and trading activities of mutual funds, hedge funds and commodities funds, and factors such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and other regulatory developments or supply and demand disruptions. Because the Fund’s performance may be linked to the performance of volatile commodities, investors should be willing to assume the risks of potentially significant fluctuations in the value of the Fund’s shares.

    Correlation risk. Because the Fund’s investment strategy seeks to balance risk across three asset classes and, within each asset class, across different countries and investments, to the extent either the asset classes or the selected countries and investments become correlated in a way not anticipated by the Adviser, the Fund’s risk allocation process may result in magnified risks and loss instead of balancing (reducing) the risk of loss.

    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.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments

 

 

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and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. The SEC has proposed new regulations related to the use of derivatives and related instruments by registered investment companies. If adopted as proposed, these regulations would limit the Fund’s ability to engage in derivatives transactions and may result in increased costs or require the Fund to modify its investment strategies or to liquidate. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions. These risks are greater for the Fund than most other mutual funds because the Fund will implement its investment strategy primarily through derivative instruments rather than direct investments in stocks/bonds.

    Emerging markets securities risk. Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertain trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law and the enforcement of systems of taxation in many emerging market countries may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, investments in emerging markets securities may also be subject to additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information.

    Exchange-traded funds risk. In addition to the risks associated with the underlying assets held by the exchange-traded fund, investments in exchange-traded funds are subject to the following additional risks: (1) an exchange-traded fund’s shares may trade above or below its net asset value; (2) an active trading market for the exchange-traded fund’s shares may not develop or be maintained; (3) trading an exchange-traded fund’s shares may be halted by the listing exchange; (4) a passively managed exchange-traded fund may not track the performance of the reference asset; and (5) a passively managed exchange-traded

fund may hold troubled securities. Investment in exchange-traded funds may involve duplication of management fees and certain other expenses, as the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of any expenses paid by the exchange-traded funds in which it invests. Further, certain exchange-traded funds in which the Fund may invest are leveraged, which may result in economic leverage, permitting the Fund to gain exposure that is greater than would be the case in an unlevered instrument and potentially resulting in greater volatility.

    Exchange-traded notes risk. Exchange-traded notes are subject to credit risk, counterparty risk, and the risk that the value of the exchange-traded note may drop due to a downgrade in the issuer’s credit rating. The value of an exchange-traded note may also be influenced by time to maturity, level of supply and demand for the exchange-traded note, volatility and lack of liquidity in the underlying market, changes in the applicable interest rates, and economic, legal, political, or geographic events that affect the referenced underlying market or assets. The Fund will bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses borne by an exchange-traded note in which it invests. For certain exchange-traded notes, there may be restrictions on the Fund’s right to redeem its investment, which is meant to be held until maturity.

    Foreign government debt risk. Investments in foreign government debt securities (sometimes referred to as sovereign debt securities) involve certain risks in addition to those relating to foreign securities or debt securities generally. The issuer of the debt or the governmental authorities that control the repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay principal or interest when due in accordance with the terms of such debt, and the Fund may have limited recourse in the event of a default against the defaulting government. Without the approval of debt holders, some governmental debtors have in the past been able to reschedule or restructure their debt payments or declare moratoria on payments.

    Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    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. Because the Fund’s investment process relies heavily on its asset allocation process, market movements that are counter to the portfolio managers’ expectations may have a significant adverse effect on the Fund’s net asset value. 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.

    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. 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.

    Short position risk. Because the Fund’s potential loss on a short position arises from increases in the value of the asset sold short, the Fund will incur a loss on a short position, which is theoretically unlimited, if the price of the asset sold short increases from the short sale price. The counterparty to a short position or other market factors may prevent the Fund from closing out a short position at a desirable time or price and may reduce or eliminate any gain or result in a loss. In a rising market, the Fund’s short positions will cause the Fund to underperform the overall market and its peers that do not

 

 

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engage in shorting. If the Fund holds both long and short positions, and both positions decline simultaneously, the short positions will not provide any buffer (hedge) from declines in value of the Fund’s long positions. Certain types of short positions involve leverage, which may exaggerate any losses, potentially more than the actual cost of the investment, and will increase the volatility of the Fund’s returns.

    Subsidiary risk. By investing in the Subsidiary, the Fund is indirectly exposed to risks associated with the Subsidiary’s investments. The Subsidiary is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (1940 Act), and, except as otherwise noted in this prospectus, is not subject to the investor protections of the 1940 Act. Changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands, under which the Fund and the Subsidiary, respectively, are organized, could result in the inability of the Fund and/or the Subsidiary to operate as described in this prospectus and the SAI, and could negatively affect the Fund and its shareholders.

    US government obligations risk. Obligations of US government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the US government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default. No assurance can be given that the US government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so.

    Volatility risk. Although the Fund’s investment strategy targets a specific volatility level, certain of the Fund’s investments may appreciate or decrease significantly in value over short periods of time. This may cause the Fund’s net asset value per share to experience significant increases or declines in value over short periods of time.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

The MSCI WorldSM Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of stocks of developed countries. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors.

    The Custom Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Index, created by Invesco to serve as a benchmark for Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund, comprises the following indexes: MSCI World Index (60%) and Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (40%). Prior to May 2, 2011, the index

comprised the MSCI World Index (65%), J.P. Morgan GBI Global Index (30%) and FTSE US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index (5%).

    The Lipper VUF Absolute Return Funds Classification Average represents an average of all variable insurance underlying funds in the Lipper Absolute Return Funds Classification.

    The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US investment grade, fixed-rate bond market.

    The J.P. Morgan GBI Global Index tracks fixed-rate issuances from high-income countries spanning the globe.

    The FTSE US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged index representative of three-month US Treasury bills.

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

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

 

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally

accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

 

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2017

 

     Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. Treasury Bills–10.96%(a)

 

U.S. Treasury Bills(b)

    1.12     01/04/2018      $ 15,500,000      $ 15,499,028  

U.S. Treasury Bills(b)

    1.02     01/11/2018        47,200,000        47,186,166  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    1.11     02/08/2018        14,980,000        14,960,812  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    1.44     06/07/2018        54,000,000        53,657,775  

Total U.S. Treasury Bills (Cost $131,309,526)

                              131,303,781  
          Expiration
Date
               

Commodity-Linked Securities–2.00%

         

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce EMTN, U.S. Federal Funds Effective Rate minus 0.03% (linked to the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Custom 5 Agriculture Commodity Index, multiplied by 2)(c)(g)

      09/24/2018        8,850,000        9,611,802  

Cargill, Inc., Commodity-Linked Notes, one month USD LIBOR minus 0.10% (linked to the Monthly Rebalance Commodity Excess Return Index, multiplied by 2)(c)(g)

            08/15/2018        15,050,000        14,307,158  

Total Commodity-Linked Securities (Cost $23,900,000)

                              23,918,960  
                 Shares         

Money Market Funds–83.92%

         

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18%(d)

         357,347,280        357,347,280  

Invesco Government Money Market Fund–Cash Reserve Shares, 0.64%(d)

         11,260,610        11,260,610  

Invesco Premier U.S. Government Money Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.15%(d)

         124,910,149        124,910,149  

Invesco Treasury Obligations Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.07%(d)

         186,855,744        186,855,744  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(d)

         229,511,825        229,511,825  

Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund–Series I, 0.90%(d)

         16,640,310        16,640,310  

STIC (Global Series) PLC–U.S. Dollar Liquidity Portfolio–Institutional Class (Ireland), 1.39%(d)

                     78,367,910        78,367,910  

Total Money Market Funds (Cost $1,004,893,828)

                              1,004,893,828  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–96.88% (Cost $1,160,103,354)

                              1,160,116,569  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–3.12%

                              37,300,376  

NET ASSETS–100.00%

                            $ 1,197,416,945  

 

Open Futures Contracts(e)  
Long Futures Contracts   Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Month
     Notional
Value
     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Brent Crude

    333        March-2018      $ 22,267,710      $ 1,033,582      $ 1,033,582  

Gasoline Reformulated Blendstock Oxygenate Blending

    470        February-2018        35,449,092        2,235,837        2,235,837  

Heating Oil

    169        April-2018        14,292,533        2,074,091        2,074,091  

Silver

    371        March-2018        31,803,975        (96,852      (96,852

WTI Crude

    263        June-2018        15,795,780        626,274        626,274  

Subtotal — Commodity Risk

 

     5,872,932        5,872,932  

Dow Jones EURO STOXX 50 Index

    2,085        March-2018        87,380,294        (2,208,417      (2,208,417

E-Mini Russell 2000 Index

    883        March-2018        67,836,475        868,245        868,245  

E-Mini S&P 500 Index

    528        March-2018        70,646,400        1,176,670        1,176,670  

FTSE 100 Index

    920        March-2018        94,870,987        2,969,523        2,969,523  

Hang Seng Index

    388        January-2018        74,363,066        1,154,573        1,154,573  

Tokyo Stock Price Index

    626        March-2018        100,953,404        2,426,419        2,426,419  

Subtotal — Equity Risk

 

     6,387,013        6,387,013  

Australia 10 Year Bonds

    1,615        March-2018        162,741,962        (1,170,994      (1,170,994

Canada 10 Year Bonds

    2,120        March-2018        227,332,007        (3,002,411      (3,002,411

Euro Bonds

    545        March-2018        105,721,097        (951,857      (951,857

Long Gilt

    746        March-2018        126,057,973        854,542        854,542  

U.S. Treasury Long Bonds

    711        March-2018        108,783,000        (160,637      (160,637

Subtotal — Interest Rate Risk

 

     (4,431,357      (4,431,357

Total Futures Contracts

 

   $ 7,828,588      $ 7,828,588  

 

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

 

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Open Over-The-Counter Total Return Swap Agreements(f)  
Counterparty   Pay/
Receive
    Reference Entity(g)   Fixed
Rate
    Payment
Frequency
    Number of
Contracts
   

Maturity

Date

    Notional
Value(h)
    Upfront
Payments
Paid
(Received)
    Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Barclays Bank PLC

    Receive     Barclays Commodity Strategy 1452 Excess Return Index     0.33     Monthly       43,000       October-2018     $ 24,188,402     $     $ 1,280,009     $ 1,280,009  

Barclays Bank PLC

    Receive     Barclays Commodity Strategy 1719 Excess Return Index     0.45       Monthly       107,400       July-2018       27,289,470             653,164       653,164  

Canadian Imperial Bank of

Commerce

    Receive     Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Custom 5 Agriculture Commodity Index     0.55       Monthly       310,500       July-2018       28,789,560             598,427       598,427  

Canadian Imperial Bank of

Commerce

    Receive     Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Dynamic Roll LME Copper Excess Return Index 2     0.30       Monthly       278,500       April-2018       23,410,292             2,030,822       2,030,822  

Cargill, Inc.

    Receive     Monthly Rebalance Commodity Excess Return Index     0.47       Monthly       37,200       July-2018       30,776,416             0       0  

Cargill, Inc.

    Receive     Single Commodity Index Excess Return     0.12       Monthly       13,800       January-2018       12,520,850             0       0  

Goldman Sachs

International

    Receive     Goldman Sachs Alpha Basket B823 Excess Return Strategy     0.40       Monthly       339,500       July-2018       27,811,742             114,245       114,245  

J.P. Morgan Chase Bank,

N.A.

    Receive     J.P. Morgan Contag Beta Gas Oil Excess Return Index     0.25       Monthly       63,300       April-2018       15,071,008             498,823       498,823  

J.P. Morgan Chase Bank,

N.A.

    Receive     S&P GSCI Gold Index Excess Return     0.09       Monthly       161,500       October-2018       16,761,100             399,761       399,761  

Macquarie Bank Ltd.

    Receive     Macquarie Aluminum Dynamic Selection Index     0.30       Monthly       192,000       December-2018       10,892,544             832,704       832,704  

Merrill Lynch International

    Receive     Merrill Lynch Gold Excess Return Index     0.14       Monthly       129,000       June-2018       21,482,344             0       0  

Merrill Lynch International

    Receive     MLCX Aluminum Annual Excess Return Index     0.28       Monthly       15,000       September-2018       1,881,231             0       0  

Merrill Lynch International

    Receive     MLCX Dynamic Enhanced Copper Excess Return Index     0.25       Monthly       2,300       September-2018       1,615,076             0       0  

Merrill Lynch International

    Receive     MLCX Natural Gas Annual Excess Return Index     0.25       Monthly       217,000       November-2018       9,232,154             0       0  

Morgan Stanley Capital

Services LLC

    Receive     S&P GSCI Aluminum Dynamic Roll Index Excess Return     0.38       Monthly       149,500       October-2018       16,972,047             1,449,522       1,449,522  

Subtotal — Commodity Risk

 

                          7,857,477       7,857,477  

Goldman Sachs

International

    Receive     Hang Seng Index Futures           Monthly       106       January-2018       20,315,683             333,716       333,716  

Subtotal — Equity Risk

 

                  333,716       333,716  

Subtotal — Appreciation

 

                          8,191,193       8,191,193  

Macquarie Bank Ltd.

    Receive     Macquarie CGB 10 Year Index     0.34       Monthly       107,000       June-2018       CAD 19,108,049             (74,084     (74,084

Subtotal — Depreciation — Interest Rate Risk

 

                          (74,084     (74,084

Total Swap Agreements

 

          $     $ 8,117,109     $ 8,117,109  

Investments Abbreviations:

 

CAD  

– Canadian Dollar

CGB  

– Canadian Government Bonds

EMTN  

– European Medium-Term Notes

LIBOR  

– London Interbank Offered Rate

USD  

– U.S. Dollar

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Schedule of Investments:

 

(a) Securities traded on a discount basis. The interest rates shown represent the discount rates at the time of purchase by the Fund.
(b) All or a portion of the value was pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts. See Note 1L and Note 4.
(c) Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at December 31, 2017, was $23,918,960, which represented 2.00% of the Fund’s Net Assets.
(d) The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.
(e) Futures contracts collateralized by $9,191,000 cash held with Goldman Sachs & Co., the futures commission merchant.
(f) The Fund receives or pays payments based on any positive or negative return on the Reference Entity, respectively.
(g) The table below includes additional information regarding the underlying components of certain reference entities that are not publicly available.

 

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

 

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Reference Entity Components  
Reference Entity   Underlying Components    Percentage  
Barclays Commodity Strategy 1452 Excess Return Index     
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Copper      100.00  
Barclays Commodity Strategy 1719 Excess Return Index     
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Cocoa      0.17  
  Coffee ‘C’      5.28  
  Corn      7.70  
  Cotton No. 2      18.88  
  Lean Hogs      0.52  
  Live Cattle      1.24  
  Soybean Meal      18.81  
  Soybean Oil      4.79  
  Soybeans      18.38  
  Sugar No. 11      19.42  
  Wheat      4.81  
  Total      100.00  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Custom 5 Agriculture

Commodity Index

    
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Cocoa      0.17  
  Coffee ‘C’      5.28  
  Corn      7.70  
  Cotton No. 2      18.88  
  Lean Hogs      0.52  
  Live Cattle      1.24  
  Soybean Meal      18.81  
  Soybean Oil      4.79  
  Soybeans      18.38  
  Sugar No. 11      19.42  
  Wheat      4.81  
  Total      100.00  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Dynamic Roll LME

Copper Excess Return Index 2

    
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Copper      100.00  
Monthly Rebalance Commodity Excess Return Index     
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Cocoa      0.17  
  Coffee ‘C’      5.28  
  Corn      7.70  
  Cotton No. 2      18.88  
  Lean Hogs      0.52  
  Live Cattle      1.24  
  Soybean Meal      18.81  
  Soybean Oil      4.79  
  Soybeans      18.38  
  Sugar No. 11      19.42  
  Wheat      4.81  
  Total      100.00  
Single Commodity Index Excess Return     
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Gold      100.00  

 

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

 

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Reference Entity Components (Continued)  
Reference Entity   Underlying Components    Percentage  
Goldman Sachs Alpha Basket B823 Excess Return Strategy     
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Cocoa      0.17  
  Coffee ‘C’      5.28  
  Corn      7.70  
  Cotton No. 2      18.88  
  Lean Hogs      0.52  
  Live Cattle      1.24  
  Soybean Meal      18.81  
  Soybean Oil      4.79  
  Soybeans      18.38  
  Sugar No. 11      19.42  
  Wheat      4.81  
  Total      100.00  
J.P. Morgan Contag Beta Gas Oil Excess Return Index     
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Gas Oil      100.00  
S&P GSCI Gold Index Excess Return     
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Gold      100.00  
Macquarie Aluminum Dynamic Selection Index     
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Aluminum      100.00  
Merrill Lynch Gold Excess Return Index     
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Gold      100.00  
MLCX Aluminum Annual Excess Return Index     
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Aluminum      100.00  
MLCX Dynamic Enhanced Copper Excess Return Index     
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Copper      100.00  
MLCX Natural Gas Annual Excess Return Index     
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Natural Gas      100.00  
S&P GSCI Aluminum Dynamic Roll Index Excess Return     
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Aluminum      100.00  
Macquarie CGB 10 Year Index     
    Long Futures Contracts        
  Canada 10 Year Bonds      100.00  

 

(h)  Notional value is denominated in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise noted.

 

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

 

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Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Consolidated Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $155,209,526)

  $ 155,222,741  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value and cost

    1,004,893,828  

Other investments:

 

Variation margin receivable — futures contracts

    914,195  

Swaps receivable — OTC

    1,133,066  

Unrealized appreciation on swap agreements — OTC

    8,191,193  

Cash

    9,932,287  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $1,438)

    1,486  

Deposits with brokers:

 

Cash collateral — futures contracts

    9,191,000  

Cash collateral — OTC derivatives

    9,039,293  

Receivable for:

 

Fund shares sold

    43,648  

Dividends and interest

    1,017,997  

Fund expenses absorbed

    4,410  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    105,793  

Total assets

    1,199,690,937  

Liabilities:

 

Other investments:

 

Swaps payable — OTC

    608,908  

Unrealized depreciation on swap agreements — OTC

    74,084  

Payable for:

 

Fund shares reacquired

    231,854  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    1,174,223  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    1,228  

Accrued other operating expenses

    63,825  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    119,870  

Total liabilities

    2,273,992  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 1,197,416,945  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 1,088,131,232  

Undistributed net investment income

    6,690,148  

Undistributed net realized gain

    86,636,605  

Net unrealized appreciation

    15,958,960  
    $ 1,197,416,945  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 39,340,358  

Series II

  $ 1,158,076,587  

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

 

Series I

    3,478,326  

Series II

    103,694,237  

Series I:

 

Net asset value and offering price per share

  $ 11.31  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 11.17  

Investment income:

 

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

  $ 7,762,271  

Interest

    1,504,055  

Total investment income

    9,266,326  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    10,822,792  

Administrative services fees

    2,057,695  

Custodian fees

    17,745  

Distribution fees — Series II

    2,875,453  

Transfer agent fees

    25,141  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    36,787  

Reports to shareholders

    124,095  

Professional services fees

    68,969  

Other

    16,650  

Total expenses

    16,045,327  

Less: Fees waived

    (5,103,040

Net expenses

    10,942,287  

Net investment income (loss)

    (1,675,961

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investment securities

    (6,652,593

Foreign currencies

    (173,894

Futures contracts

    99,163,916  

Swap agreements

    9,156,992  
      101,494,421  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 

Investment securities

    3,268,818  

Foreign currencies

    473  

Futures contracts

    (2,169,999

Swap agreements

    9,696,284  
      10,795,576  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    112,289,997  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 110,614,036  
 

 

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

 

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (1,675,961    $ (5,966,345

Net realized gain

    101,494,421        110,140,284  

Change in net unrealized appreciation

    10,795,576        5,010,818  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    110,614,036        109,184,757  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (1,508,787      (141,115

Series ll

    (43,695,120      (1,965,605

Total distributions from net investment income

    (45,203,907      (2,106,720

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

    (2,046,037       

Series ll

    (62,678,695       

Total distributions from net realized gains

    (64,724,732       

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    4,606,109        4,731,130  

Series ll

    43,872,788        70,235,119  

Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions

    48,478,897        74,966,249  

Net increase in net assets

    49,164,294        182,044,286  

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    1,148,252,651        966,208,365  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $6,690,148 and $46,947,454, respectively)

  $ 1,197,416,945      $ 1,148,252,651  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these consolidated financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund will seek to gain exposure to the commodity markets primarily through investments in the Invesco Cayman Commodity Fund IV Ltd. (the “Subsidiary”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The Subsidiary was organized by the Fund to invest in commodity-linked derivatives and other securities that may provide leveraged and non-leveraged exposure to commodities. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in the Subsidiary.

The Fund’s investment objective is total return with a low to moderate correlation to traditional financial market indices.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

Swap agreements are fair valued using an evaluated quote, if available, provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service are valued based on a model which may include end-of-day net present values, spreads, ratings, industry, company performance and returns of referenced assets. Centrally cleared swap agreements are valued at the daily settlement price determined by the relevant exchange or clearinghouse.

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

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

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

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

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

B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Bond premiums and discounts are amortized and/or accreted over the lives of the respective securities. Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in-lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

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

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

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

C.

Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in

 

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  which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

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

The Subsidiary is classified as a controlled foreign corporation under Subchapter N of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, the Fund is required to increase its taxable income by its share of the Subsidiary’s income. Net investment losses of the Subsidiary cannot be deducted by the Fund in the current period nor carried forward to offset taxable income in future periods.

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

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The financial statements are prepared on a consolidated basis in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. The accompanying financial statements reflect the financial position of the Fund and its Subsidiary and the results of operations on a consolidated basis. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the consolidated financial statements are released to print.

H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust, and under the Subsidiary’s organizational documents, the directors and officers of the Subsidiary, are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund and/or the Subsidiary, respectively. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

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

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

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

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

 

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failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

K. Structured Securities — The Fund may invest in structured securities. Structured securities are a type of derivative security whose value is determined by reference to changes in the value of underlying securities, currencies, interest rates, commodities, indices or other financial indicators (“reference instruments”). Most structured securities are fixed-income securities that have maturities of three years or less. Structured securities may be positively or negatively indexed (i.e., their principal value or interest rates may increase or decrease if the underlying reference instrument appreciates) and may have return characteristics similar to direct investments in the underlying reference instrument.

Structured securities may entail a greater degree of market risk than other types of debt securities because the investor bears the risk of the reference instruments. In addition to the credit risk of structured securities and the normal risks of price changes in response to changes in interest rates, the principal amount of structured notes or indexed securities may decrease as a result of changes in the value of the underlying reference instruments. Changes in the daily value of structured securities are recorded as unrealized gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. When the structured securities mature or are sold, the Fund recognizes a realized gain (loss) on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

L. Futures Contracts — The Fund may enter into futures contracts to equitize the Fund’s cash holdings or to manage exposure to interest rate, equity, commodity and market price movements and/or currency risks. A futures contract is an agreement between Counterparties to purchase or sell a specified underlying security, currency or commodity (or delivery of a cash settlement price, in the case of an index future) for a fixed price at a future date. The Fund currently invests only in exchange-traded futures and they are standardized as to maturity date and underlying financial instrument. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into futures contracts are satisfied by the segregation of specific securities or cash as collateral at the futures commission merchant (broker). During the period the futures contracts are open, changes in the value of the contracts are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by recalculating the value of the contracts on a daily basis. Subsequent or variation margin payments are received or made depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the contracts are closed or expire, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from, or cost of, the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract. The net realized gain (loss) and the change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts held during the period is included on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with futures contracts are market risk and the absence of a liquid secondary market. If the Fund were unable to liquidate a futures contract and/or enter into an offsetting closing transaction, the Fund would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the value of the contracts and continue to be required to maintain the margin deposits on the futures contracts. Futures contracts have minimal Counterparty risk since the exchange’s clearinghouse, as Counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Risks may exceed amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
M. Swap Agreements — The Fund may enter into various swap transactions, including interest rate, total return, index, currency, commodity and credit default swap contracts (“CDS”) for investment purposes or to manage interest rate, currency or credit risk. Such transactions are agreements between Counterparties. These agreements may contain among other conditions, events of default and termination events, and various covenants and representations such as provisions that require the Fund to maintain a pre-determined level of net assets, and/or provide limits regarding the decline of the Fund’s NAV over specific periods of time. If the Fund were to trigger such provisions and have open derivative positions at that time, the Counterparty may be able to terminate such agreement and request immediate payment in an amount equal to the net liability positions, if any.

Interest rate, total return, index, and currency swap agreements are two-party contracts entered into primarily to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of returns) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments. The gross returns to be exchanged or “swapped” between the parties are calculated with respect to a notional amount, i.e., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate or return of an underlying asset, in a particular foreign currency, or in a “basket” of securities representing a particular index.

An interest rate swap is an agreement between Counterparties pursuant to which the parties exchange a floating rate payment for a fixed rate payment based on a specified notional amount.

A total return swap is an agreement in which one party makes payments based on a set rate, either fixed or variable, while the other party makes payments based on the return of an underlying asset, which includes both the income generated and capital gains, if any. The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on total return swaps includes dividends on the underlying securities and financing rate payable from the Counterparty. At the maturity date, a net cash flow is exchanged where the total return is equivalent to the return of the underlying reference less a financing rate, if any. As a receiver, the Fund would receive payments based on any positive total return and would owe payments in the event of a negative total return. As the payer, the Fund would owe payments on any net positive total return, and would receive payment in the event of a negative total return.

Changes in the value of swap agreements are recognized as unrealized gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations by “marking to market” on a daily basis to reflect the value of the swap agreement at the end of each trading day. Payments received or paid at the beginning of the agreement are reflected as such on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities and may be referred to as upfront payments. The Fund accrues for the fixed payment stream and amortizes upfront payments, if any, on swap agreements on a daily basis with the net amount, recorded as a component of realized gain (loss) on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of a swap agreement is recorded as realized gain (loss) on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Fund segregates cash or liquid securities having a value at least equal to the amount of the potential obligation of a Fund under any swap transaction. Cash held as collateral is recorded as deposits with brokers on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Entering into these agreements involves, to varying degrees, lack of liquidity and elements of credit, market, and Counterparty risk in excess of amounts recognized on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that a swap is difficult to sell or liquidate; the Counterparty does not honor its obligations under the agreement and unfavorable interest rates and market fluctuations. It is possible that developments in the swaps market, including potential government regulation, could adversely affect the Fund’s ability to terminate existing swap agreements or to realize amounts to be received under such agreements. A short position in a security poses more risk than holding the same security long. As there is no limit on how much the price of the security can increase, the Fund’s exposure is unlimited.

 

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N. Leverage Risk — Leverage exists when the Fund can lose more than it originally invests because it purchases or sells an instrument or enters into a transaction without investing an amount equal to the full economic exposure of the instrument or transaction.
O. Other Risks — The Fund will seek to gain exposure to commodity markets primarily through an investment in the Subsidiary and through investments in exchange-traded funds and commodity-linked derivatives. The Subsidiary, unlike the Fund, may invest without limitation in commodities, commodity-linked derivatives and other securities, such as exchange-traded and commodity-linked notes, that may provide leveraged and non-leveraged exposure to commodity markets. The Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the Subsidiary’s investments.
P. Collateral — To the extent the Fund has designated or segregated a security as collateral and that security is subsequently sold, it is the Fund’s practice to replace such collateral no later than the next business day.

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

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

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $250 million

    0 .95%   

Next $250 million

    0 .925%   

Next $500 million

    0 .90%   

Next $1.5 billion

    0 .875%   

Next $2.5 billion

    0 .85%   

Next $2.5 billion

    0 .825%   

Next $2.5 billion

    0 .80%   

Over $10 billion

    0 .775%         

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.91%.

The Subsidiary has entered into a separate contract with the Adviser whereby the Adviser provides investment advisory and other services to the Subsidiary. In consideration of these services, the Subsidiary pays an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Subsidiary’s average daily net assets as set forth in the table above.

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

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least April 30, 2019, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (including prior fiscal year-end Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of 0.13% and excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 0.80% and Series II shares to 1.05% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not operating expenses of the Fund directly, but are fees and expenses, including management fees, of the investment companies in which the Fund invests. As a result, the total annual fund operating expenses after expense reimbursement may exceed the expense limits above. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on April 30, 2019. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $5,103,040.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $277,985 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $1,779,710 for fees paid to insurance companies.

 

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The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Consolidated Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Consolidated Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

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

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

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

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

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the consolidated financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments in Securities

                                        

U.S. Treasury Securities

  $        $ 131,303,781        $        $ 131,303,781  

Commodity Linked Securities

             23,918,960                   23,918,960  

Money Market Funds

    1,004,893,828                            1,004,893,828  

Total Investments in Securities

    1,004,893,828          155,222,741                   1,160,116,569  

Other Investments – Assets*

                                        

Futures Contracts

    15,419,756                            15,419,756  

Swap Agreements

             8,191,193                   8,191,193  
      15,419,756          8,191,193                   23,610,949  

Other Investments – Liabilities*

                                        

Futures Contracts

    (7,591,168                          (7,591,168

Swap Agreements

             (74,084                 (74,084
      (7,591,168        (74,084                 (7,665,252

Total Other Investments

    7,828,588          8,117,109                   15,945,697  

Total Investments

  $ 1,012,722,416        $ 163,339,850        $        $ 1,176,062,266  

 

* Unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

NOTE 4—Derivative Investments

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

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

 

Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund


Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End

The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of December 31, 2017:

 

    Value  
Derivative Assets   Commodity
Risk
       Equity Risk        Interest Rate
Risk
       Total  

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts — Exchange-Traded(a)

  $ 5,969,784        $ 8,595,430        $ 854,542        $ 15,419,756  

Unrealized appreciation on swap agreements — OTC

    7,857,477          333,716                   8,191,193  

Total Derivative Assets

    13,827,261          8,929,146          854,542          23,610,949  

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

    (5,969,784        (8,595,430        (854,542        (15,419,756

Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements

  $ 7,857,477        $ 333,716        $        $ 8,191,193  
    Value  
Derivative Liabilities   Commodity
Risk
       Equity Risk        Interest Rate
Risk
       Total  

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts — Exchange-Traded(a)

  $ (96,852      $ (2,208,417      $ (5,285,899      $ (7,591,168

Unrealized depreciation on swap agreements — OTC

                      (74,084        (74,084

Total Derivative Liabilities

    (96,852        (2,208,417        (5,359,983        (7,665,252

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

    96,852          2,208,417          5,285,899          7,591,168  

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

  $        $        $ (74,084      $ (74,084

 

(a)  The daily variation margin receivable at period-end is recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The table below reflects the Fund’s exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative transactions as of December 31, 2017.

 

    Financial
Derivative
Assets
     Financial
Derivative
Liabilities
     Net Value of
Derivatives
     Collateral
(Received)/Pledged
     Net
Amount(b)
 
Counterparty   Swap
Agreements
     Swap
Agreements
        Non-Cash      Cash     

Fund

                

Goldman Sachs International

  $ 333,716      $ (111,592    $ 222,124      $      $      $ 222,124  

Macquarie Bank Ltd.

           (75,025      (75,025                    (75,025

Subtotal — Fund

    333,716        (186,617      147,099                      147,099  

Subsidiary

                

Barclays Bank PLC

    1,933,173        (12,482      1,920,691                      1,920,691  

Cargill, Inc.

    311,754        (24,698      287,056                      287,056  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

    2,638,807        (24,193      2,614,614                      2,614,614  

Goldman Sachs International

    114,705        (8,981      105,724                      105,724  

J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

    898,584        (1,280      897,304                      897,304  

Macquarie Bank Ltd.

    832,704        (1,164      831,540               (260,000      571,540  

Merrill Lynch International

    811,294        (421,104      390,190                      390,190  

Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC

    1,449,522        (2,473      1,447,049               (1,340,000      107,049  

Subtotal — Subsidiary

  $ 8,990,543      $ (496,375    $ 8,494,168      $      $ (1,600,000    $ 6,894,168  

Total

  $ 9,324,259      $ (682,992    $ 8,641,267      $      $ (1,600,000    $ 7,041,267  

 

(b)  The Fund and the Subsidiary are recognized as separate legal entities and as such are subject to separate netting arrangements with the Counterparty.

 

Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund


Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended December 31, 2017

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

 

    Location of Gain (Loss) on
Consolidated Statement of Operations
 
     Commodity
Risk
       Equity Risk        Interest Rate
Risk
       Total  

Realized Gain (Loss):

                

Futures contracts

  $ 3,485,053        $ 82,408,649        $ 13,270,214        $ 99,163,916  

Swap agreements

    3,059,735          6,764,613          (667,356        9,156,992  

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

                

Futures contracts

    3,100,499          (269,988        (5,000,510        (2,169,999

Swap agreements

    9,714,697          55,671          (74,084        9,696,284  

Total

  $ 19,359,984        $ 88,958,945        $ 7,528,264        $ 115,847,193  

The table below summarizes the average notional value of futures contracts and swap agreements outstanding during the period.

 

    

Futures

Contracts

       Swap
Agreements
 

Average notional value

  $ 1,356,016,346        $ 278,427,349  

NOTE 5—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

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

NOTE 6—Cash Balances

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

NOTE 7—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 72,920,240        $ 2,106,720  

Long-term capital gain

    37,008,399           

Total distributions

  $ 109,928,639        $ 2,106,720  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 82,771,063  

Undistributed long-term gain

    26,864,066  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — investments

    (245,481

Net unrealized appreciation — foreign currencies

    48  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (103,983

Shares of beneficial interest

    1,088,131,232  

Total net assets

  $ 1,197,416,945  

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

 

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

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

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 8—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $23,900,000 and $20,590,483, respectively. During the same period, sales of U.S. Treasury obligations were $42,675,466. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 56,710,161  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (56,955,642

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

  $ (245,481

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $1,176,307,747.

 

NOTE 9—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of swap agreement income and futures contracts, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $6,622,562, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $6,539,825 and shares of beneficial interest was decreased by $82,737. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 10—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    353,444      $ 4,089,594        2,079,260      $ 23,038,972  

Series II

    11,147,285        127,157,678        20,137,979        220,328,126  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    330,067        3,554,824        12,271        141,114  

Series II

    9,988,152        106,373,815        172,876        1,965,605  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (264,404      (3,038,309      (1,664,871      (18,448,956

Series II

    (16,688,062      (189,658,705      (14,209,711      (152,058,612

Net increase in share activity

    4,866,482      $ 48,478,897        6,527,804      $ 74,966,249  

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 83% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

 

Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund


NOTE 11—Financial Highlights

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

 

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

Net assets,

end of period
(000’s omitted)

    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income (loss)
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 11.35     $ 0.01     $ 1.08     $ 1.09     $ (0.48   $ (0.65   $ (1.13   $ 11.31       10.06   $ 39,340       0.68 %(d)(e)      1.11 %(d)      0.10 %(d)      52

Year ended 12/31/16

    10.20       (0.04     1.24       1.20       (0.05           (0.05     11.35       11.74       34,714       0.67 (e)      1.12       (0.33     120  

Year ended 12/31/15

    12.30       (0.07     (0.44     (0.51     (0.52     (1.07     (1.59     10.20       (4.10     26,854       0.69       1.15       (0.61     44  

Year ended 12/31/14

    12.30       (0.08     0.80       0.72             (0.72     (0.72     12.30       5.91       11,397       0.69 (e)      1.11       (0.65     60  

Year ended 12/31/13

    12.65       (0.08     0.30       0.22       (0.21     (0.36     (0.57     12.30       1.70       8,821       0.70       1.11       (0.65     76  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    11.22       (0.02     1.07       1.05       (0.45     (0.65     (1.10     11.17       9.83       1,158,077       0.93 (d)(e)      1.36 (d)      (0.15 )(d)      52  

Year ended 12/31/16

    10.08       (0.06     1.22       1.16       (0.02           (0.02     11.22       11.51       1,113,539       0.92 (e)      1.37       (0.58     120  

Year ended 12/31/15

    12.17       (0.10     (0.44     (0.54     (0.48     (1.07     (1.55     10.08       (4.40     939,354       0.94       1.40       (0.86     44  

Year ended 12/31/14

    12.21       (0.12     0.80       0.68             (0.72     (0.72     12.17       5.62       1,002,835       0.94 (e)      1.36       (0.90     60  

Year ended 12/31/13

    12.57       (0.11     0.30       0.19       (0.19     (0.36     (0.55     12.21       1.50       1,369,485       0.95       1.36       (0.90     76  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $36,709 and $1,150,181 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.
(e)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly; the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. Because the underlying funds have varied expenses and fee levels and the Fund may own different proportions at different times, the amount of fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund will vary. Estimated underlying fund expenses are not expenses that are incurred directly by your Fund. They are expenses that are incurred directly by the underlying funds and are deducted from the value of the funds your Fund invests in. The effect of the estimated underlying fund expenses that you bear indirectly is included in your Fund’s total return. Estimated acquired fund fees from underlying funds were 0.15%, 0.13% and 0.09% for the year ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2014, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, including the consolidated schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund and its subsidiary (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter collectively referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the consolidated statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

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

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

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

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

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

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

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class

 

Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)

    ACTUAL     HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before
expenses)
   

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

 
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
    Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
    Expenses
Paid During
Period2
   
Series I   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,077.80     $ 3.56     $ 1,021.78     $ 3.47       0.68
Series II     1,000.00       1,077.20       4.87       1,020.52       4.74       0.93  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Tax Information

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

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

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

  $ 37,008,399  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    0.00

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    4.43

 

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

 

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Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

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

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

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LOGO  

Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund

 

 

LOGO

 

 

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

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

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

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

 

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

 

 

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

   Invesco Distributors, Inc.   VK-VICOM-AR-1                02072018    1554


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund (the Fund) outperformed the Russell 1000 Value Index, the Fund’s style-spe-cific benchmark.

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

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares       17.85
Series II Shares       17.58
S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)       21.83
Russell 1000 Value Index (Style-Specific Index)       13.66
Lipper VUF Large-Cap Value Funds Index (Peer Group Index)       14.65

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

 

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Despite highly destructive hurricanes that threatened to derail a years-long economic recovery, the US economy continued to expand throughout the year ended December 31, 2017. Gross domestic product – the value of all goods and services produced in the US – expanded in the first three quarters of 2017. Inflation remained subdued even as unemployment continued its multiyear decline.

    Given signs of an improving economy, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the reporting period, most recently in December 2017; each rate hike was 25 basis points. (A basis point is 0.01%.) The Fed pledged that “realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation” will guide its future actions. At the close of the reporting period, Fed policy remained accommodative, and the fed funds target rate stood at a range of 1.25% to 1.50% – 75 basis points higher than at the start of the reporting period.1

    Higher inventories and a worsening outlook caused oil prices and many energy

stocks to decline during the first half of 2017. However, oil prices rose significantly in the second half of the reporting period as expectations for lower supplies increased, partly due to continued OPEC production cuts, and demand began normalizing.

    Major US stock market indexes repeatedly hit all-time highs throughout the reporting period. The stock market rally that began after the 2016 presidential election continued throughout the reporting period, fueled by generally positive economic data, strong corporate earnings and improved consumer confidence. Finally, after much debate in Congress, a tax reform bill was signed into law in December 2017. While its enactment further strengthened stocks, its effect on the US economy remained uncertain.

    For the reporting period as a whole, the financials and consumer discretionary sectors were the strongest-performing sectors for the Fund, while consumer staples and materials were the weakest-performing sectors for the Fund, relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index.

    Stock selection in and overweight exposure to the financials sector were the

 

 

 

largest contributors to Fund performance relative to the style-specific benchmark. Notably, within banks, Citigroup and Bank of America performed well for the reporting period, outperforming the sector and the style-specific benchmark. Within diversified financials, Ally Financial and Morgan Stanley were top performers. These companies benefited from investor optimism about higher interest rates, an improving economy and lower corporate tax rates. Financials also benefited when the Fed’s Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review was better than expected, providing a favorable view of the financial strength of US banks.

    Strong stock selection in and overweight exposure to the information technology sector also boosted the Fund’s relative performance for the reporting period. Within hardware and equipment, NetApp and Cisco Systems were large contributors to relative Fund performance. Software and services companies eBay, PayPal and Microsoft, as well as semiconductors and equipment company Qualcomm, were also large contributors to the Fund’s relative performance. NetApp’s stock rallied in November after reporting earnings that far exceeded expectations due to strong customer demand in cloud tools and flash storage devices.

    Stock selection in the energy sector was also a large driver of Fund performance, with Royal Dutch Shell being a top contributor to returns relative to the style-specific benchmark. However, the largest drivers of relative Fund performance were having no exposure to Exxon Mobile and not owning Schlumberger. Energy stocks generally performed well toward the end of the reporting period, as oil prices rose due to tighter US supply, normalizing demand and political tensions in the Middle East.

 
Portfolio Composition

By sector

   % of total net assets 
Financials    33.4% 
Energy    16.6   
Health Care    12.5   
Information Technology    11.4   
Industrials    8.1   
Consumer Discretionary    6.6   
Consumer Staples    3.6   
Materials    2.3   
Telecommunication Services    0.8   
Utilities    0.6   

Money Market Funds

Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

   4.1   
Top 10 Equity Holdings*
   % of total net assets   
  1. Citigroup Inc.    5.8% 

  2. Bank of America

      Corp.

   4.8   

  3. JPMorgan Chase &

      Co.

   3.6   

  4. Cisco Systems, Inc.

   2.8   

  5. Suncor Energy, Inc.

   2.3   

  6. Royal Dutch Shell

      PLC-Class A - ADR

   2.3   

  7. PNC Financial

      Services Group, Inc.

      (The)

   2.2   

  8. Morgan Stanley

   2.1   

  9. Chevron Corp.

   2.0   

10. General Motors Co.

   1.9   
Total Net Assets   $1.9 billion 
Total Number of Holdings*   75 

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

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

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    Being materially underweight in the telecommunication services sector and having no exposure to the real estate sector also helped relative Fund performance. We kept the Fund underweight in these sectors based on the opinion that valuations were unattractive.

    Stock selection within the industrials sector also contributed to Fund performance relative to the style-specific benchmark. Notably, Caterpillar was the largest contributor with a return of 75% for the year. Caterpillar reported consecutive quarters of improving revenue and profits and analysts upgraded the stock on projected strong demand for construction equipment. Underweight exposure to General Electric also aided relative Fund performance, as the stock posted double-digit negative returns for the reporting period.

    The Fund utilizes currency forward contracts to hedge foreign currency exposure. These instruments detracted from Fund performance as the US dollar weakened relative to the foreign currencies of the Fund’s non-US holdings.

    The Fund’s cash position, while 3% on average, was the largest detractor from performance relative to the style-specific benchmark, given the strong equity market.

    Stock selection within the consumer discretionary sector also detracted from Fund performance relative to the style-specific benchmark. Strong gains in Carnival Cruise were offset by poor performance from Advance Auto Parts when the company’s stock price fell after missing earnings expectations and management projecting a drop in same-store sales due to industry headwinds.

    We used currency forward contracts during the reporting period for the purpose of hedging currency exposure of non-US-based companies held in the Fund. Derivatives were used solely for the purpose of hedging and not for speculative purposes or leverage. The use of currency forward contracts had a negative impact on the Fund’s performance relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index for the reporting period.

    At the close of the reporting period, the Fund’s financials sector weighting was overweight relative to the Fund’s style-specific benchmark, as we had a favorable view of large banks within financials. We also maintained a constructive view on the long-term prospects for our energy holdings as we believed supply and demand for oil should balance over time.

    The portfolio’s exposure to each sector has a higher beta2 than the benchmark. Therefore, the portfolio should be more sensitive to broad moves within these sectors for the foreseeable future.

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

 

1 Source: US Federal Reserve
2 Beta is a measure of risk representing how a security is expected to respond to general market movements.

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

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

 

LOGO  

Kevin Holt

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager and Chief Investment Officer for Invesco US Value

Disciplines, is lead manager of Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund. He joined Invesco in 2010. Mr. Holt earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and an MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.

 

LOGO  

Devin Armstrong

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund. He joined Invesco

in 2010. Mr. Armstrong earned a BS in psychology and finance from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Columbia University.
LOGO  

Charles DyReyes

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund. He joined Invesco

in 2015. Mr. DyReyes earned a BS in finance from Lehigh University.

 

LOGO  

James (Jay) Warwick

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund. He joined Invesco in 2010. Mr. Warwick earned a

BBA from Stephen F. Austin State University and an MBA from the University of Houston.
 

 

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund


 

Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

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

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

LOGO

 

1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (4/30/99)       7.49
10 Years       8.07
  5 Years       14.09
  1 Year       17.85

 

Series II Shares

         
Inception (9/18/00)       7.56
10 Years       7.81
  5 Years       13.81
  1 Year       17.58

    Effective June 1, 2010, Class I and Class II shares of the predecessor fund, Van Kampen Life Investment Trust Comstock Portfolio, advised by Van Kampen Asset Management were reorganized into Series I and Series II shares, respectively, of Invesco Van Kampen V.I. Comstock Fund (renamed Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund on April 29, 2013). Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Series I and Series II shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be

lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The net annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.78% and 1.03%, respectively.1 The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.79% and 1.04%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and

are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

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

 

1 Total annual Fund operating expenses after any contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser in effect through at least April 30, 2019. See current prospectus for more information.
 

 

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Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital growth and income through investments in equity securities, including common stocks, preferred stocks and securities convertible into common and preferred stocks.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Depositary receipts risk. Investing in depositary receipts involves the same risks as direct investments in foreign securities. In addition, the underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications or pass through any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities to the holders of such receipts. The Fund may therefore receive less timely information or have less control than if it invested directly in the foreign issuer.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

    Emerging markets securities risk. Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertain trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law and the enforcement of systems of taxation in many emerging market countries may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, investments in emerging markets securities may also be subject to additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information.

    Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    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.

    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. 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.

    REIT risk/real estate risk. Investments in real estate related instruments may be affected by economic, legal, cultural, environmental or technological factors that affect property values, rents or occupancies of real estate related to the Fund’s holdings. Shares of real estate related companies, which tend to be small-and mid-cap companies, may be more volatile and less liquid.

    Sector focus risk. The Fund may from time to time invest a significant amount of its assets (i.e. over 25%) in one market sector or group of related industries. In this event, the Fund’s performance will depend to a greater extent on the overall condition of the sector or group of industries and there is increased risk that the Fund will lose significant value if conditions adversely affect that sector or group of industries.

    Small-and mid-capitalization companies risks. Small-and mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions, may have little or no operating history or track record of success, and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

    Value investing style risk. A value investing style subjects the Fund to the risk that the valuations never improve or that the returns on value equity securities are less than returns on other styles of investing or the overall stock market.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund


 

About indexes used in this report

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

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

    

    

 

 

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–95.87%

 

Aerospace & Defense–1.94%  

Arconic Inc.

    568,867      $ 15,501,617  

Textron Inc.

    382,581        21,650,259  
               37,151,876  
Aluminum–0.49%  

Alcoa Corp.(b)

    174,994        9,426,927  
Asset Management & Custody Banks–2.74%  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

    517,664        27,881,383  

State Street Corp.

    250,825        24,483,028  
               52,364,411  
Automobile Manufacturers–1.89%  

General Motors Co.

    882,759        36,184,291  
Automotive Retail–0.77%  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

    148,601        14,814,034  
Biotechnology–2.22%  

Biogen Inc.(b)

    58,724        18,707,705  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    191,668        13,731,096  

Shire PLC

    194,799        10,103,524  
               42,542,325  
Broadcasting–0.50%  

CBS Corp.–Class B

    162,870        9,609,330  
Building Products–1.51%  

Johnson Controls International PLC

    756,760        28,840,124  
Cable & Satellite–1.09%  

Charter Communications, Inc.–Class A(b)

    24,985        8,393,961  

Comcast Corp.–Class A

    310,640        12,441,132  
               20,835,093  
Communications Equipment–2.82%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    1,410,129        54,007,941  
Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks–1.16%  

Caterpillar Inc.

    141,328        22,270,466  
Consumer Finance–1.26%  

Ally Financial Inc.

    824,946        24,055,425  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–0.75%  

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(b)

    193,956        14,279,041  
Diversified Banks–16.09%  

Bank of America Corp.

    3,092,090        91,278,497  

Citigroup Inc.

    1,487,736        110,702,436  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    649,422        69,449,188  

U.S. Bancorp

    51,022        2,733,759  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    557,051        33,796,284  
               307,960,164  
     Shares      Value  
Drug Retail–0.75%  

CVS Health Corp.

    197,805      $ 14,340,862  
Electric Utilities–0.57%  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    358,474        10,976,474  
Electrical Components & Equipment–2.30%  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    386,099        30,505,682  

Emerson Electric Co.

    194,570        13,559,583  
               44,065,265  
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–0.92%  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

    414,009        17,611,943  
Health Care Distributors–1.83%  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    289,344        17,728,107  

McKesson Corp.

    110,335        17,206,743  
               34,934,850  
Health Care Equipment–0.69%  

Medtronic PLC

    163,502        13,202,786  
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–1.62%  

Carnival Corp.

    467,856        31,051,603  
Household Products–0.41%  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (United Kingdom)

    83,285        7,779,937  
Hypermarkets & Super Centers–1.17%  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    226,746        22,391,167  
Industrial Conglomerates–0.66%  

General Electric Co.

    720,421        12,571,346  
Industrial Machinery–0.58%  

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    123,442        11,009,792  
Integrated Oil & Gas–9.33%  

BP PLC–ADR (United Kingdom)

    856,090        35,981,463  

Chevron Corp.

    301,538        37,749,542  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    238,766        17,587,504  

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

    651,488        43,460,764  

Suncor Energy, Inc. (Canada)

    1,191,284        43,743,948  
               178,523,221  
Internet Software & Services–1.69%  

Altaba Inc.(b)

    130,580        9,121,013  

eBay Inc.(b)

    614,691        23,198,438  
               32,319,451  
Investment Banking & Brokerage–3.20%  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

    85,906        21,885,412  

Morgan Stanley

    750,895        39,399,461  
               61,284,873  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund


     Shares      Value  
IT Consulting & Other Services–0.67%  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.–Class A

    179,166      $ 12,724,369  
Life & Health Insurance–2.11%  

Aflac, Inc.

    123,800        10,867,164  

MetLife, Inc.

    583,893        29,521,630  
               40,388,794  
Managed Health Care–1.50%  

Anthem, Inc.

    127,572        28,704,976  
Movies & Entertainment–0.70%  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc.–Class B

    392,163        13,380,602  
Multi-Line Insurance–1.32%  

American International Group, Inc.

    425,148        25,330,318  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–0.96%  

Halliburton Co.

    376,605        18,404,686  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–6.32%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    138,737        7,441,853  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (Canada)

    595,743        21,291,094  

Devon Energy Corp.

    724,357        29,988,380  

Hess Corp.

    459,206        21,798,509  

Marathon Oil Corp.

    1,883,249        31,883,405  

QEP Resources, Inc.(b)

    894,264        8,558,106  
               120,961,347  
Packaged Foods & Meats–1.23%  

Danone S.A. (France)

    280,805        23,541,037  
Paper Packaging–0.91%  

International Paper Co.

    302,082        17,502,631  
Pharmaceuticals–6.27%  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    330,790        18,613,553  

Mylan N.V.(b)

    525,987        22,254,510  

Novartis AG (Switzerland)

    196,810        16,644,919  

Pfizer Inc.

    994,832        36,032,815  

Sanofi–ADR (France)

    613,333        26,373,319  
               119,919,116  
     Shares      Value  
Property & Casualty Insurance–1.15%  

Allstate Corp. (The)

    211,049      $ 22,098,941  
Regional Banks–5.54%  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    568,157        23,851,231  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    1,073,680        32,575,451  

KeyCorp

    399,852        8,065,015  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    287,821        41,529,692  
               106,021,389  
Semiconductors–3.19%  

Intel Corp.

    690,602        31,878,188  

QUALCOMM Inc.

    457,084        29,262,518  
               61,140,706  
Systems Software–1.57%  

Microsoft Corp.

    350,540        29,985,192  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals–0.72%  

NetApp, Inc.

    248,959        13,772,412  
Wireless Telecommunication Services–0.76%  

Vodafone Group PLC (United Kingdom)

    4,618,323        14,589,064  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $1,441,270,400)

 

     1,834,870,598  

Money Market Funds–4.78%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18%(c)

    32,029,553        32,029,553  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40%(c)

    22,874,427        22,876,714  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–
Institutional Class, 1.17%(c)

    36,605,203        36,605,203  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $91,513,088)

 

     91,511,470  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–100.65%
(Cost $1,532,783,488)

 

     1,926,382,068  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(0.65)%

 

     (12,450,231

NET ASSETS–100.00%

           $ 1,913,931,837  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

ADR  

— American Depositary Receipt

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  Non-income producing security.
(c)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund


Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  

Settlement

Date

 

    

Counterparty 

   Contract to      Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
        Deliver      Receive     

01/19/2018

    

Barclays Bank PLC

     CAD       16,679,199        USD       12,951,851      $ (322,619

01/19/2018

    

Barclays Bank PLC

     CHF       3,517,294        USD       3,578,049        (37,690

01/19/2018

    

Barclays Bank PLC

     GBP       10,158,735        USD       13,587,028        (138,484

01/19/2018

    

CIBC World Markets Corp.

     EUR       16,700,324        USD       19,793,224        (270,502

01/19/2018

    

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

     CAD       16,679,199        USD       12,950,594        (323,876

01/19/2018

    

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

     CHF       3,517,294        USD       3,574,849        (40,890

01/19/2018

    

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

     GBP       11,868,295        USD       15,880,309        (154,998

01/19/2018

    

Goldman Sachs International

     CHF       3,517,294        USD       3,573,760        (41,979

01/19/2018

    

Goldman Sachs International

     EUR       16,700,324        USD       19,785,041        (278,685

01/19/2018

    

Goldman Sachs International

     GBP       10,158,735        USD       13,590,152        (135,360

01/19/2018

    

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

     CAD       16,679,199        USD       12,949,387        (325,083

01/19/2018

    

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

     CHF       3,517,080        USD       3,572,489        (43,030

01/19/2018

    

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

     EUR       16,703,876        USD       19,792,423        (275,570

01/19/2018

    

RBC Capital Markets Corp.

     CAD       16,679,101        USD       12,945,994        (328,398

01/19/2018

    

RBC Capital Markets Corp.

     EUR       16,700,324        USD       19,786,961        (276,765

01/19/2018

    

RBC Capital Markets Corp.

     GBP       10,158,735        USD       13,590,355        (135,157

Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — Currency Risk

                                     $ (3,129,086 )

Abbreviations:

 

CAD  

– Canadian Dollar

CHF  

– Swiss Franc

EUR  

– Euro

GBP  

– British Pound Sterling

USD  

– U.S. Dollar

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $1,441,270,400)

  $ 1,834,870,598  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $91,513,088)

    91,511,470  

Cash

    56,472  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $4,622)

    4,666  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

    3,146,696  

Fund shares sold

    73,995  

Dividends

    2,102,497  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    208,603  

Total assets

    1,931,974,997  

Liabilities:

 

Other investments:

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

    3,129,086  

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

    331,739  

Fund shares reacquired

    12,579,594  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    1,727,369  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    1,524  

Accrued other operating expenses

    38,063  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    235,785  

Total liabilities

    18,043,160  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 1,913,931,837  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 1,347,808,595  

Undistributed net investment income

    23,361,865  

Undistributed net realized gain

    152,279,322  

Net unrealized appreciation

    390,482,055  
    $ 1,913,931,837  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 270,650,916  

Series II

  $ 1,643,280,921  

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

 

Series I

    13,123,732  

Series II

    80,007,737  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 20.62  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 20.54  

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $937,185)

  $ 41,241,736  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

    426,064  

Total investment income

    41,667,800  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    10,554,476  

Administrative services fees

    3,148,132  

Custodian fees

    65,106  

Distribution fees — Series II

    4,046,002  

Transfer agent fees

    37,672  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    45,812  

Reports to shareholders

    199,862  

Professional services fees

    55,850  

Other

    23,506  

Total expenses

    18,176,418  

Less: Fees waived

    (54,344

Net expenses

    18,122,074  

Net investment income

    23,545,726  

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investment securities

    164,991,354  

Foreign currencies

    58,253  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (8,866,170
      156,183,437  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 

Investment securities

    129,776,331  

Foreign currencies

    18,336  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (6,116,444
      123,678,223  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    279,861,660  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 303,407,386  
 

 

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

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 23,545,726      $ 36,500,553  

Net realized gain

    156,183,437        78,523,600  

Change in net unrealized appreciation

    123,678,223        178,667,857  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    303,407,386        293,692,010  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (5,551,772      (3,755,275

Series ll

    (31,132,801      (21,043,734

Total distributions from net investment income

    (36,684,573      (24,799,009

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

    (10,812,478      (18,737,448

Series ll

    (68,204,783      (126,507,707

Total distributions from net realized gains

    (79,017,261      (145,245,155

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (11,573,352      (92,188,106

Series ll

    (198,048,701      22,299,020  

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

    (209,622,053      (69,889,086

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (21,916,501      53,758,760  

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    1,935,848,338        1,882,089,578  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $23,361,865 and $36,453,985, respectively)

  $ 1,913,931,837      $ 1,935,848,338  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital growth and income through investments in equity securities, including common stocks, preferred stocks and securities convertible into common and preferred stocks.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

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

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

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

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

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

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

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

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

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

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

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

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

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

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

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

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

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $500 million

    0.60%  

Over $500 million

    0.55%  

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.56%.

 

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

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least April 30, 2019, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 0.78% and Series II shares to 1.03% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause total annual operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on April 30, 2019. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $54,344.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $398,560 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $2,749,572 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund incurred $30,219 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

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

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

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

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

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

 

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The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Investments in Securities                                     

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

  $ 1,786,636,973        $ 48,233,625        $        $ 1,834,870,598  

Money Market Funds

    91,511,470                            91,511,470  

Total Investments in Securities

    1,878,148,443          48,233,625                   1,926,382,068  
Other Investments — Liabilities*                                     

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

             (3,129,086                 (3,129,086

Total Investments

  $ 1,878,148,443        $ 45,104,539        $        $ 1,923,252,982  

 

* Unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

NOTE 4—Derivative Investments

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

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

Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End

The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of December 31, 2017:

 

    Value  
Derivative Liabilities  

Currency

Risk

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

  $ (3,129,086

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

     

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

  $ (3,129,086

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The table below reflects the Fund’s exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative transactions as of December 31, 2017.

 

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

Barclays Bank PLC

  $      $ (498,793    $ (498,793    $      $      $ (498,793

CIBC World Markets Corp.

           (270,502      (270,502                    (270,502

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.

           (519,764      (519,764                    (519,764

Goldman Sachs International

           (456,024      (456,024                    (456,024

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

           (643,683      (643,683                    (643,683

RBC Capital Markets Corp.

           (740,320      (740,320                    (740,320

Total

  $      $ (3,129,086    $ (3,129,086    $      $      $ (3,129,086

Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended December 31, 2017

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

 

    Location of Gain (Loss) on
Statement of Operations
 
    

Currency

Risk

 

Realized Gain (Loss):

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $ (8,866,170

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (6,116,444

Total

  $ (14,982,614

 

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund


The table below summarizes the average notional value of forward foreign currency contracts outstanding during the period.

 

    

Forward

Foreign Currency
Contracts

 

Average notional value

  $ 184,530,405  

NOTE 5—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

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

NOTE 6—Cash Balances

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

NOTE 7—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 47,708,517        $ 38,036,033  

Long-term capital gain

    67,993,317          132,008,131  

Total distributions

  $ 115,701,834        $ 170,044,164  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 23,569,551  

Undistributed long-term gain

    149,494,946  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    393,253,871  

Net unrealized appreciation — foreign currencies

    12,561  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (207,687

Shares of beneficial interest

    1,347,808,595  

Total net assets

  $ 1,913,931,837  

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

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

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

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 8—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $243,835,055 and $637,013,315, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund


Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 472,054,891  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (78,801,020

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 393,253,871  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $1,529,999,111.

 

NOTE 9—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of foreign currency transactions, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $46,727 and undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $46,727. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 10—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    618,922      $ 11,976,966        1,383,440      $ 23,426,576  

Series II

    2,755,173        52,626,539        9,559,621        166,299,943  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    863,093        16,364,250        1,332,508        22,492,723  

Series II

    5,255,957        99,337,584        8,772,380        147,551,441  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (2,062,592      (39,914,568      (7,929,844      (138,107,405

Series II

    (18,238,937      (350,012,824      (16,614,390      (291,552,364

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    (10,808,384    $ (209,622,053      (3,496,285    $ (69,889,086

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 54% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 11—Financial Highlights

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

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(a)
    Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s
omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 18.69     $ 0.28     $ 2.94     $ 3.22     $ (0.44   $ (0.85   $ (1.29   $ 20.62       17.85   $ 270,651       0.75 %(d)      0.75 %(d)      1.47 %(d)      13

Year ended 12/31/16

    17.57       0.38       2.47       2.85       (0.29     (1.44     (1.73     18.69       17.30       256,080       0.77       0.78       2.20       21  

Year ended 12/31/15

    19.16       0.28       (1.45     (1.17     (0.37     (0.05     (0.42     17.57       (5.98     332,411       0.78       0.83       1.52       16  

Year ended 12/31/14

    17.75       0.32       1.34       1.66       (0.25           (0.25     19.16       9.39       338,159       0.78       0.83       1.73       19  

Year ended 12/31/13

    13.27       0.22       4.53       4.75       (0.27           (0.27     17.75       35.97       311,837       0.76       0.84       1.36       11  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    18.62       0.23       2.93       3.16       (0.39     (0.85     (1.24     20.54       17.58       1,643,281       1.00 (d)      1.00 (d)      1.22 (d)      13  

Year ended 12/31/16

    17.51       0.34       2.45       2.79       (0.24     (1.44     (1.68     18.62       16.99       1,679,769       1.02       1.03       1.95       21  

Year ended 12/31/15

    19.08       0.24       (1.44     (1.20     (0.32     (0.05     (0.37     17.51       (6.19     1,549,679       1.03       1.08       1.27       16  

Year ended 12/31/14

    17.68       0.27       1.33       1.60       (0.20           (0.20     19.08       9.10       1,840,794       1.03       1.08       1.48       19  

Year ended 12/31/13

    13.22       0.17       4.52       4.69       (0.23           (0.23     17.68       35.65       1,916,026       1.01       1.09       1.11       11  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $255,140 and $1,618,401 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

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

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

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

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

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

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

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

     

Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)

     ACTUAL     

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before

expenses)

    

Annualized
Expense
Ratio

 
Class       Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
     Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    

Series I

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,139.50      $ 4.04      $ 1,021.42      $ 3.82        0.75

Series II

     1,000.00        1,138.50        5.39        1,020.16        5.09        1.00  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund


Tax Information

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

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

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

  $ 67,993,317  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    87.82

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0.00

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

Invesco V.I. Comstock Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

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

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

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LOGO  

Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund

 

 

 

LOGO

 

  

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

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

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

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

 

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

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

 

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Core Equity

Fund (the Fund) underperformed the Russell 1000 Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

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

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares       13.17
Series II Shares       12.87
S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)       21.83
Russell 1000 Index (Style-Specific Index)       21.69
Lipper VUF Large-Cap Core Funds Index (Peer Group Index)       20.52

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Despite highly destructive hurricanes that threatened to derail a years-long economic recovery, the US economy continued to expand throughout the year ended December 31, 2017. Gross domestic product – the value of all goods and services produced in the US – expanded in the first three quarters of 2017. Inflation remained subdued even as unemployment continued its multiyear decline.

    Given signs of an improving economy, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the reporting period, most recently in December 2017; each rate hike was 25 basis points.1 (A basis point is 0.01%.) The Fed pledged that “realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation” will guide its future actions. At the close of the reporting period, Fed policy remained accommodative, and the fed funds target rate stood at a range of 1.25% to 1.50% – 75 basis points higher than at the start of the reporting period.1

    Higher inventories and a worsening outlook caused oil prices and many energy

stocks to decline during the first half of 2017. However, oil prices rose significantly in the second half of the reporting period as expectations for lower supplies increased, partly due to continued OPEC production cuts, and demand began normalizing.

    Major US stock market indexes repeatedly hit all-time highs throughout the reporting period. The stock market rally that began after the 2016 presidential election continued throughout the reporting period, fueled by generally positive economic data, strong corporate earnings and improved consumer confidence. Finally, after much debate in Congress, a tax reform bill was signed into law in December 2017. While its enactment further strengthened stocks, its effect on the US economy remained uncertain.

    During the year, stock selection in the consumer staples, financials and telecommunication services sectors delivered positive performance for the Fund. In addition, underweight exposure to the consumer staples, real estate, telecommunication services and utilities sectors benefited the Fund. The largest detractors from Fund performance relative to the

 

 

Fund’s style-specific benchmark included stock selection in the health care and information technology (IT) sectors, as well as underweight exposure to the latter.

    Stock selection in the financials sector was advantageous to the Fund during the reporting period. The largest contributors to Fund performance relative to the style-specific benchmark were Progressive and AIA Group, two major insurance providers. During the year, both companies reported strong earnings growth and higher revenues in several key segments. Another strong performer was Stanley Black & Decker. During the year, the company expanded its product portfolio and increased its market share through acquired assets.

    The largest individual detractor from the Fund’s performance versus the style-specific benchmark was Range Resources, a natural gas company, which underperformed due to declining natural gas prices. We sold our position in Range Resources before the close of the reporting period. Another detractor from Fund performance for the year was Newell Brands, a consumer goods company. During the year, the company reported weaker-than-expected results because of inventory mismanagement. In addition, shares of Allergan fell amid criticism of a controversial patent agreement the company struck to protect Restasis, one of its top-selling drugs, from generic competition.

    Finally, the Fund’s conservative positioning and allocation to cash hampered performance during the year. We have been quite active in deploying cash during periods of market volatility, and we remain focused on putting these assets back to work.

    At the close of the reporting period, the Fund’s largest overweight position relative to the Russell 1000 Index was in the consumer discretionary sector. The Fund’s largest underweight positions

 
Portfolio Composition

By sector

   % of total net assets   
Information Technology    20.7% 
Financials    16.5    
Consumer Discretionary    15.2    
Health Care    14.1    
Industrials    10.5    
Energy    4.7    
Consumer Staples    2.6    
Telecommunication Services    1.4    
Materials    1.2    
Money Market Funds   

Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

   13.1    
Top 10 Equity Holdings*

% of total net assets   

  1. Alphabet Inc.-Class C    3.2% 

  2. AIA Group Ltd.

   2.9    

  3. Comcast Corp.-Class A

   2.7    

  4. Diageo PLC

   2.6    

  5. Cognizant Technology

      Solutions Corp.-Class A

   2.6    

  6. American Express Co.

   2.5    

  7. Oracle Corp.

   2.5    

  8. Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

   2.4    

  9. Progressive Corp. (The)

   2.1    

10. LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis

      Vuitton S.E.

   2.1    
Total Net Assets   $1.2 billion 
Total Number of Holdings*   54 

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

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

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were in the consumer staples and IT sectors. The Fund also held slight underweight positions in the materials, real estate, telecommunication services and utilities sectors.

    As always, the Fund focuses on companies that provide an attractive return on invested capital, trade at attractive valuations and have high-quality management teams with a long-term perspective. In short, we seek to take advantage of the market’s volatile behavior and short-term focus. We believe our conservative approach should position the Fund to navigate the evolving economic backdrop.

    We thank you for your continued investment in Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund.

 

1 Source: US Federal Reserve

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

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

 

LOGO  

Ronald Sloan

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Invesco’s Global Core

Equity Team, is lead manager of Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund. He joined Invesco in 1998. Mr. Sloan earned a BS in business administration and an MBA from the University of Missouri.

 

LOGO  

Brian Nelson

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund. He joined Invesco

in 2004. Mr. Nelson earned a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Assisted by Invesco’s Global Core

Equity Team

    

    

 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

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

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

 

LOGO

 

1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (5/2/94)       8.14
10 Years       6.27
  5 Years       10.45
  1 Year       13.17

 

Series II Shares

         
Inception (10/24/01)       6.71
10 Years       6.00
  5 Years       10.17
  1 Year       12.87

The performance of the Fund’s Series I and Series II share classes will differ primarily due to different class expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The net annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date

of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.82% and 1.07%, respectively.1 The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.83% and 1.08%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above,

for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

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

 

1 Total annual Fund operating expenses after any contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser in effect through at least June 30, 2019. See current prospectus for more information.
 

 

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Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing

in the Fund

Cash/cash equivalents risk. In rising markets, holding cash or cash equivalents will negatively affect the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark.

    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.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the

Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

    Foreign government debt risk. Investments in foreign government debt securities (sometimes referred to as sovereign debt securities) involve certain risks in addition to those relating to foreign securities or debt securities generally. The issuer of the debt or the governmental authorities that control the repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay principal or interest when due in accordance with the terms of such debt, and the Fund may have limited recourse in the event of a default against the defaulting government. Without the approval of debt holders, some governmental debtors have in the past been able to reschedule or restructure their debt payments or declare moratoria on payments.

    Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other

instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    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.

    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. 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.

    Small-and mid-capitalization companies risks. Small-and mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions, may have little or no operating history or track record of success, and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

 

 

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About indexes used in this report

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

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

    The Lipper VUF Large-Cap Core Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of large-cap core variable insurance underlying funds tracked by Lipper.

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

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

 

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

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

    

    

 

 

Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–86.89%

 

Aerospace & Defense–2.71%  

General Dynamics Corp.

    84,413      $ 17,173,825  

United Technologies Corp.

    130,157        16,604,128  
               33,777,953  
Air Freight & Logistics–1.11%  

United Parcel Service, Inc.–Class B

    115,608        13,774,693  
Airlines–0.94%  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    208,745        11,689,720  
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods–2.06%  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.E. (France)

    87,325        25,650,656  
Auto Parts & Equipment–1.31%  

Aptiv PLC

    192,129        16,298,303  
Biotechnology–5.42%  

Biogen Inc.(b)

    65,159        20,757,703  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.(b)

    92,244        8,225,398  

Celgene Corp.(b)

    202,851        21,169,530  

Shire PLC–ADR

    111,687        17,324,887  
               67,477,518  
Cable & Satellite–2.67%  

Comcast Corp.–Class A

    830,414        33,258,081  
Casinos & Gaming–1.30%  

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

    96,034        16,190,372  
Consumer Finance–2.49%  

American Express Co.

    311,605        30,945,493  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–1.26%  

Mastercard Inc.–Class A

    103,525        15,669,544  
Distillers & Vintners–2.58%  

Diageo PLC (United Kingdom)

    876,005        32,059,125  
Diversified Banks–2.65%  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB–Class A (Sweden)

    1,083,043        14,785,906  

U.S. Bancorp

    339,779        18,205,359  
               32,991,265  
Diversified Capital Markets–0.92%  

UBS Group AG (Switzerland)

    624,294        11,472,674  
Electronic Manufacturing Services–1.61%  

TE Connectivity Ltd.

    210,172        19,974,747  
Footwear–1.26%  

NIKE, Inc.–Class B

    250,100        15,643,755  
General Merchandise Stores–1.32%  

Dollar General Corp.

    177,239        16,484,999  
     Shares      Value  
Health Care Equipment–0.91%  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    93,955      $ 11,337,550  
Health Care Facilities–1.64%  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.(b)

    232,957        20,462,943  
Health Care Supplies–1.43%  

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

    270,005        17,774,429  
Home Improvement Retail–1.78%  

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

    116,693        22,116,824  
Household Appliances–0.94%  

Whirlpool Corp.

    69,531        11,725,708  
Housewares & Specialties–1.15%  

Newell Brands, Inc.

    464,687        14,358,828  
Industrial Conglomerates–2.10%  

Honeywell International Inc.

    62,400        9,569,664  

Siemens AG (Germany)

    118,995        16,509,762  
               26,079,426  
Industrial Gases–1.23%  

Air Liquide S.A. (France)

    121,883        15,328,736  
Industrial Machinery–3.65%  

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

    92,249        15,391,746  

Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

    176,879        30,014,597  
               45,406,343  
Insurance Brokers–1.66%  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    254,504        20,714,081  
Integrated Oil & Gas–1.65%  

Suncor Energy, Inc. (Canada)

    560,524        20,582,441  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail–1.38%  

Priceline Group Inc. (The)(b)

    9,873        17,156,707  
Internet Software & Services–6.84%  

Alphabet Inc.–Class C(b)

    37,523        39,264,067  

eBay Inc.(b)

    569,868        21,506,819  

Facebook, Inc.–Class A(b)

    138,105        24,370,008  
               85,140,894  
IT Consulting & Other Services–2.57%  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.–Class A

    450,556        31,998,487  
Life & Health Insurance–2.93%  

AIA Group Ltd. (Hong Kong)

    4,279,400        36,506,548  
Life Sciences Tools & Services–1.90%  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    124,769        23,691,138  
Multi-Sector Holdings–2.06%  

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.–Class A(b)

    86        25,593,601  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund


     Shares      Value  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–1.37%  

Halliburton Co.

    349,347      $ 17,072,588  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–1.72%  

Concho Resources Inc.(b)

    142,421        21,394,483  
Pharmaceuticals–2.78%  

Allergan PLC

    113,648        18,590,540  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    284,226        15,993,397  
               34,583,937  
Property & Casualty Insurance–2.09%  

Progressive Corp. (The)

    462,886        26,069,740  
Regional Banks–1.71%  

First Republic Bank

    246,037        21,316,646  
Semiconductors–4.17%  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    225,796        20,102,618  

QUALCOMM Inc.

    196,061        12,551,825  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)

    2,495,823        19,194,512  
               51,848,955  
Systems Software–4.24%  

Microsoft Corp.

    255,402        21,847,087  

Oracle Corp.

    653,501        30,897,527  
               52,744,614  
     Shares      Value  
Wireless Telecommunication Services–1.38%  

Vodafone Group PLC–ADR (United Kingdom)

    540,167      $ 17,231,327  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $777,212,068)

 

     1,081,595,872  

Money Market Funds–10.92%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18%(c)

    47,562,456        47,562,456  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40%(c)

    33,965,672        33,969,069  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(c)

    54,357,092        54,357,092  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $135,891,765)

 

     135,888,617  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–97.81% (Cost $913,103,833)

 

     1,217,484,489  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–2.19%

 

     27,300,289  

NET ASSETS–100.00%

           $ 1,244,784,778  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

ADR  

– American Depositary Receipt

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  Non-income producing security.
(c)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $777,212,068)

  $ 1,081,595,872  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $135,891,765)

    135,888,617  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $26,908,714)

    27,844,549  

Receivable for:

 

Fund shares sold

    119,383  

Dividends

    803,922  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    447,735  

Other assets

    191  

Total assets

    1,246,700,269  

Liabilities:

 

Payable for:

 

Fund shares reacquired

    833,896  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    546,602  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    1,034  

Accrued other operating expenses

    37,627  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    496,332  

Total liabilities

    1,915,491  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 1,244,784,778  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 871,608,960  

Undistributed net investment income

    8,498,127  

Undistributed net realized gain

    59,361,302  

Net unrealized appreciation

    305,316,389  
    $ 1,244,784,778  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 1,054,802,354  

Series II

  $ 189,982,424  

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

 

Series I

    28,726,935  

Series II

    5,251,714  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 36.72  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 36.18  

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $641,834)

  $ 17,914,861  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

    1,093,713  

Total investment income

    19,008,574  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    7,557,806  

Administrative services fees

    2,004,199  

Custodian fees

    97,308  

Distribution fees — Series II

    462,816  

Transfer agent fees

    59,642  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    37,984  

Reports to shareholders

    133,980  

Professional services fees

    48,081  

Other

    15,372  

Total expenses

    10,417,188  

Less: Fees waived

    (155,469

Net expenses

    10,261,719  

Net investment income

    8,746,855  

Realized and unrealized gain from:

 

Net realized gain from:

 

Investment securities (includes net gains (losses) from securities sold to affiliates of $(197,609))

    62,967,473  

Foreign currencies

    231,393  
      63,198,866  

Change in net unrealized appreciation of:

 

Investment securities

    79,770,839  

Foreign currencies

    996,605  
      80,767,444  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    143,966,310  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 152,713,165  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 8,746,855      $ 12,378,633  

Net realized gain

    63,198,866        63,806,796  

Change in net unrealized appreciation

    80,767,444        35,541,249  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    152,713,165        111,726,678  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (10,820,715      (7,743,417

Series ll

    (1,482,765      (879,585

Total distributions from net investment income

    (12,303,480      (8,623,002

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

    (54,200,882      (69,406,591

Series ll

    (9,654,814      (12,096,765

Total distributions from net realized gains

    (63,855,696      (81,503,356

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (44,176,644      94,841,524  

Series ll

    (888,493      (2,788,171

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

    (45,065,137      92,053,353  

Net increase in net assets

    31,488,852        113,653,673  

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    1,213,295,926        1,099,642,253  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $8,498,127 and $11,825,531, respectively)

  $ 1,244,784,778      $ 1,213,295,926  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

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

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

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

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

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

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

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund


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

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

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

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

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

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

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

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

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

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

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

 

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

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

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

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

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

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

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

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

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

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $250 million

    0.65%  

Over $250 million

    0.60%  

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.61%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such

 

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Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 2.00% and Series II shares to 2.25% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $155,469.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $289,924 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $1,714,275 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees .

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund incurred $503 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

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

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

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

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

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were transfers from Level 1 to Level 2 of $14,785,906 and from Level 2 to Level 1 of $36,506,548, due to foreign fair value adjustments.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Investments in Securities                                     

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

  $ 946,594,501        $ 135,001,371        $        $ 1,081,595,872  

Money Market Funds

    135,888,617                            135,888,617  

Total Investments

  $ 1,082,483,118        $ 135,001,371        $        $ 1,217,484,489  

 

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NOTE 4—Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund engaged in securities sales of $493,229 which resulted in net realized gains (losses) of $(197,609).

NOTE 5—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

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

NOTE 6—Cash Balances

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

NOTE 7—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017      2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 13,761,073      $ 8,623,002  

Long-term capital gain

    62,398,103        81,503,356  

Total distributions

  $ 76,159,176      $ 90,126,358  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 8,933,488  

Undistributed long-term gain

    62,376,136  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    301,365,822  

Net unrealized appreciation — foreign currencies

    935,733  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (435,361

Shares of beneficial interest

    871,608,960  

Total net assets

  $ 1,244,784,778  

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

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

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

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

 

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NOTE 8—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $325,858,254 and $499,929,363, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 333,049,837  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (31,684,015

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 301,365,822  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $916,118,667.

NOTE 9—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of foreign currency transactions, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $229,221 and undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $229,221. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 10—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    1,051,421      $ 37,861,752        4,633,218      $ 163,930,451  

Series II

    212,324        7,514,897        229,629        7,596,362  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    1,829,018        65,021,597        2,245,997        77,150,008  

Series II

    317,853        11,137,579        382,783        12,976,350  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (4,043,650      (147,059,993      (4,224,160      (146,238,935

Series II

    (544,318      (19,540,969      (680,023      (23,360,883

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    (1,177,352    $ (45,065,137      2,587,444      $ 92,053,353  

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 57% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

 

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NOTE 11—Financial Highlights

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

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(a)
    Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or  expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 34.58     $ 0.27     $ 4.21     $ 4.48     $ (0.39   $ (1.95   $ (2.34   $ 36.72       13.17   $ 1,054,802       0.79 %(d)      0.80 %(d)      0.74 %(d)      30

Year ended 12/31/16

    33.84       0.39       3.07       3.46       (0.28     (2.44     (2.72     34.58       10.26       1,033,700       0.84       0.85       1.11       38  

Year ended 12/31/15

    41.00       0.32       (2.79     (2.47     (0.46     (4.23     (4.69     33.84       (5.75     921,516       0.89       0.90       0.81       45  

Year ended 12/31/14

    38.43       0.40       2.72       3.12       (0.35     (0.20     (0.55     41.00       8.12       1,096,219       0.88       0.90       1.01       35  

Year ended 12/31/13

    30.14       0.31       8.47       8.78       (0.49           (0.49     38.43       29.25       1,167,023       0.88       0.90       0.89       25  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    34.11       0.18       4.14       4.32       (0.30     (1.95     (2.25     36.18       12.87       189,982       1.04 (d)      1.05 (d)      0.49 (d)      30  

Year ended 12/31/16

    33.40       0.30       3.03       3.33       (0.18     (2.44     (2.62     34.11       10.02       179,596       1.09       1.10       0.86       38  

Year ended 12/31/15

    40.53       0.22       (2.75     (2.53     (0.37     (4.23     (4.60     33.40       (5.98     178,126       1.14       1.15       0.56       45  

Year ended 12/31/14

    38.03       0.30       2.67       2.97       (0.27     (0.20     (0.47     40.53       7.82       185,406       1.13       1.15       0.76       35  

Year ended 12/31/13

    29.86       0.22       8.39       8.61       (0.44           (0.44     38.03       28.94       158,700       1.13       1.15       0.64       25  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $1,053,675 and $185,126 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

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

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

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian and transfer agent. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

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

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

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

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class    Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
     ACTUAL      HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before
expenses)
     Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
      Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
     Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    

Series I

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,050.00      $ 4.03      $ 1,021.27      $ 3.97        0.78

Series II

     1,000.00        1,048.90        5.32        1,020.01        5.24        1.03  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Tax Information

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

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

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

  $ 62,398,103  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    100.00

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0.00

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

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

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund

 

 

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The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

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

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

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

 

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

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

  Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                                            VICPB-AR-1                     02122018     1547

 


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund (the Fund), outperformed the Fund’s broad market/style-specific index, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

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

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares       6.34 %
Series II Shares       6.06
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (Broad Market/Style-Specific Index)       3.54
Lipper VUF Core Plus Bond Funds Index (Peer Group Index)       4.24

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

For the year ended December 31, 2017, US bond returns were positive across fixed income indexes, primarily driven by strong macroeconomic conditions, muted market volatility and global investor demand for yield. The US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised the fed funds rate to a range of 1.25% to 1.50% in December 2017, highlighting the ongoing positive health of the US economy, with low unemployment and moderate economic growth.1 This was the Fed’s third 0.25% rate hike in 2017, and further hikes are expected in 2018.1 A benign inflation outlook dampened long-term interest rates as the yield curve flattened, benefiting investors invested in longer maturity securities. In addition, the benign inflation environment allowed the Fed to remain less aggressive with rate hikes. As proxies for interest rate movements, the two-year Treasury yield rose from 1.20% to 1.89% during the year.1 In contrast, the 10-year Treasury yield fell from 2.45% to 2.40%, and the 30-year Treasury yield fell from 3.06% to 2.74%.1

    The US corporate credit sector remained a key contributor to excess return for the year, with lower-rated investment grade securities outperforming higher-

rated credits and comparable-maturity Treasuries. Corporate debt issuance was roughly $1.632 trillion2 for the year, yet spread premiums grinded tighter as supply declined at various points during the year, driven by persistent demand. Tax cut legislation enacted in December 2017 included significant corporate tax reductions that were an additional catalyst for the positive tone in the credit market. The high yield sector also benefited from strong demand during the year, despite lofty valuations. Within structured securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities (MBS) were the primary outperformers, with asset-backed securities also performing well in the midst of higher short-term interest rates. Agency MBS also outperformed comparable maturity Treasuries on a relative basis for the year, even as the Fed began to systematically de-lever its MBS and Treasury holdings.

    The US investment grade bond market, as represented by the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned 3.54% for the year. This was largely attributable to income (bond coupon payments) of underlying debt, as well as the outperformance of credit-related fixed income sectors relative to Treasuries.

 

All fixed income sectors (Treasuries, government-related, corporate and securitized) posted positive returns for the year. The Fund’s out-of-index exposure, such as high yield and emerging market (EM) debt, provided strong gains for the Fund despite the specter of additional Fed interest rate hikes. Helping to support returns in high yield and EM debt were accommodative global central bank policies and signs of recovery in various EM economies.

    The Fund generated positive returns for the year and outperformed its broad market/style-specific benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The Fund’s overweight allocations to corporate credit benefited relative return. In addition, the Fund’s overweight exposure to lower-rated investment grade securities and its allocation to high yield securities enhanced relative results. The Fund also benefited from its exposure to non-agency MBS and EM corporate securities. However, the Fund’s underweight allocation to the agency MBS sector was a detractor from relative returns as the sector posted positive excess returns. The Fund’s slight overweight duration posture was also a detractor for the year, with the sharp upward movement in interest rates along the maturity spectrum.

    The Fund benefited from incremental income earned from transactions in the highly liquid to-be-announced market for agency MBS for the year. Such transactions involve the Fund selling an agency MBS to a financial institution, with an agreement to repurchase a substantially similar security at an agreed upon price and date. Cash received by the Fund as a result of these repurchase transactions may be invested in short-term instruments, and the income from these investments, together with any additional fee income received from this activity, may generate income for the Fund.

 

Portfolio Composition

By security type

% of total net assets

Bonds & Notes       58.5%  
U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities       14.3   
Asset-Backed Securities       13.0   
U.S. Treasury Securities       7.5   
Preferred Stocks       1.0   
Security Types Each Less Than 1% of Portfolio       0.6   

Money Market Funds

Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

      5.1   

Top Five Debt Issuers*

% of total net assets

  1. Federal National Mortgage Association

   8.0%

  2. U.S. Treasury Notes

   4.3   

  3. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   3.2   

  4. Government National Mortgage Association

   2.8   

  5. Moody’s Corp.

   1.7   

Total Net Assets   $20.4 million
Total Number of Holdings*   495

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

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

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The Fund also may use active duration and yield curve positioning for risk management and for generating excess return versus its broad market/style-specific benchmark. Duration measures a portfolio’s price sensitivity to interest rate changes. Yield curve positioning refers to actively emphasizing particular points (maturities) along the yield curve with favorable risk-return expectations. Duration of the portfolio was maintained close to that of the Fund’s broad market/style-specific benchmark, on average, and the timing of changes and the degree of variance from the benchmark during the reporting period detracted modestly from relative returns. Buying and selling US Treasury futures and interest rate swaptions were important tools used during the reporting period for the management of interest rate risk and to maintain the Fund’s targeted portfolio duration.

Part of the Fund’s strategy to manage credit and currency risk in the portfolio during the reporting period entailed purchasing and selling credit and currency derivatives. We managed credit market risk by purchasing and selling protection through credit default swaps at various points throughout the year. Currency management was carried out via currency forwards and options on an as-needed basis and was effective in managing the currency positioning within the Fund during the year.

We wish to remind you that the Fund is subject to interest rate risk, meaning when interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities tends to fall. The risk may be greater in the current market environment because interest rates are at or near historic lows. The degree to which the value of fixed income securities may decline due to rising interest rates may vary depending on the speed and magnitude of the increase in interest rates, as well as individual security characteristics such as price, maturity, duration and coupon and market forces such as supply and demand for similar securities. We are monitoring interest rates, and the market, economic and geopolitical factors that may impact the direction, speed and magnitude of changes to interest rates across the maturity spectrum, including the potential impact of monetary policy

changes by the Fed and certain foreign central banks. If interest rates rise, markets may experience increased volatility, which may affect the value and/ or liquidity of certain of the Fund’s investments.

Thank you for investing in Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund and for sharing our long-term investment horizon.

 

1 Source: US Federal Reserve
2 Source: Bloomberg L.P.

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

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

 

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Matt Brill

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund. He

joined Invesco in 2013. Mr. Brill earned a BA in economics from Washington and Lee University.

 

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Chuck Burge

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund. He joined Invesco in 2002. Mr. Burge earned a BS

in economics from Texas A&M University and an MBA in finance and accounting from Rice University.

 

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Michael Hyman

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund. He joined Invesco in 2013. Mr. Hyman earned a BSE

in finance from Pennsylvania State University and an MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University.

 

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Joseph Portera

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund. He joined Invesco in 2012. Mr. Portera earned BA

and MA degrees in Soviet studies and an MA in international political economy and development from Fordham University.
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Rashique Rahman

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund. Mr. Rahman is the Head of Emerging Markets for

Invesco Fixed Income. He joined Invesco in 2014. Mr. Rahman did undergraduate work at the University of California, Los Angeles, and earned an MA and an MBA from Columbia University.

 

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Scott Roberts

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund. He joined

Invesco in 2000. Mr. Roberts earned a BBA in finance from the University of Houston.

 

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Robert Waldner

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund. He joined

Invesco in 2013. Mr. Waldner earned a BSE degree in civil engineering from Princeton University.
 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

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

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

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1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee comparable future results.

The Lipper VUF Core Plus Bond Fund Index is not shown on the chart as the index does not have 10 years of performance history.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (5/5/93)       4.45 %
10 Years       4.07
  5 Years       4.08
  1 Year       6.34
Series II Shares          
Inception (3/14/02)       4.04 %
10 Years       3.80
  5 Years       3.81
  1 Year       6.06

The performance of the Fund’s Series I and Series II share classes will differ primarily due to different class expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The net annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most

recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.61% and 0.86%, respectively.1,2 The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 1.74% and 1.99%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above,

for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

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

 

1 Total annual Fund operating expenses after any contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser in effect through at least April 30, 2019. See current prospectus for more information.
2 Total annual Fund operating expenses after any contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser in effect through at least June 30, 2019. See current prospectus for more information.
 

 

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Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund’s investment objective is total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Active trading risk. Active trading of portfolio securities may result in added expenses and a lower return.

Changing fixed income market conditions risk. The current low interest rate environment was created in part by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and certain foreign central banks keeping the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates near, at or below zero. Increases in the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. In addition, decreases in fixed income dealer market-making capacity may also potentially lead to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity in the fixed income markets. As a result, the value of the Fund’s investments and share price may decline. Changes in central bank policies could also result in higher than normal shareholder redemptions, which could potentially increase portfolio turnover and the Fund’s transaction costs.

Collateralized loan obligations risk. CLOs are subject to the risks of substantial losses due to actual defaults by underlying borrowers, which will be greater during periods of economic or financial stress. CLOs may also lose value due to collateral defaults and disappearance of subordinate tranches, market anticipation of defaults, and investor aversion to CLO securities as a class. The risks of CLOs will be greater if the Fund invests in CLOs that hold loans of uncreditworthy borrowers or if the Fund holds subordinate tranches of the CLO that absorbs losses from the defaults before senior tranches. In addition, CLOs are subject to interest rate risk and credit risk.

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.

Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits,

particularly during adverse market conditions.

Emerging markets securities risk. Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertain trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law and the enforcement of systems of taxation in many emerging market countries may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, investments in emerging markets securities may also be subject to additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information.

Foreign government debt risk. Investments in foreign government debt securities (sometimes referred to as sovereign debt securities) involve certain risks in addition to those relating to foreign securities or debt securities generally. The issuer of the debt or the governmental authorities that control the repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay principal or interest when due in accordance with the terms of such debt, and the Fund may have limited recourse in the event of a default against the defaulting government. Without the approval of debt holders, some governmental debtors have in the past been able to reschedule or restructure their debt payments or declare moratoria on payments.

Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other

 

 

 

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instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

High yield debt securities (junk bond) risk. Investments in high yield debt securities (“junk bonds”) and other lower-rated securities will subject the Fund to substantial risk of loss. These securities are considered to be speculative with respect to the issuer’s ability to pay interest and principal when due, are more susceptible to default or decline in market value and are less liquid than investment grade debt securities. Prices of high yield debt securities tend to be very volatile.

Liquidity risk. The Fund may be unable to sell illiquid investments at the time or price it desires and, as a result, could lose its entire investment in such investments. Liquid securities can become illiquid during periods of market stress. If a significant amount of the Fund’s securities become illiquid, the Fund may not be able to timely pay redemption proceeds and may need to sell securities at significantly reduced prices.

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.

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. 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.

Mortgage- and asset-backed securities risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities, including collateralized debt obligations and collateralized mortgage obligations, are subject to prepayment or call

risk, which is the risk that a borrower’s payments may be received earlier or later than expected due to changes in prepayment rates on underlying loans. This could result in the Fund reinvesting these early payments at lower interest rates, thereby reducing the Fund’s income. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities also are subject to extension risk, which is the risk that an unexpected rise in interest rates could reduce the rate of prepayments, causing the price of the mortgage- and asset-backed securities and the Fund’s share price to fall. An unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of mortgage-backed securities and could result in losses to the Fund. The Fund may invest in mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages, which are loans made to borrowers with weakened credit histories or with lower capacity to make timely payments on their mortgages. Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not subject to the same underwriting requirements as those with government or government-sponsored entity guarantees and, therefore, mortgage loans underlying privately issued mortgage-related securities may have less favorable collateral, credit risk or other underwriting characteristics, and wider variances in interest rate, term, size, purpose and borrower characteristics.

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.

TBA transactions risk. TBA transactions involve the risk of loss if the securities received are less favorable than what was anticipated by the Fund when entering into the TBA transaction, or if the counterparty fails to deliver the securities. When the Fund enters into a short

sale of a TBA mortgage it does not own, the Fund may have to purchase deliverable mortgages to settle the short sale at a higher price than anticipated, thereby causing a loss. As there is no limit on how much the price of mortgage securities can increase, the Fund’s exposure is unlimited. The Fund may not always be able to purchase mortgage securities to close out the short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price. In addition, taking short positions results in a form of leverage, which could increase the volatility of the Fund’s share price.

US government obligations risk. Obligations of US government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the US government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default. No assurance can be given that the US government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so.

When-issued, delayed delivery and forward commitment risks. When-issued and delayed delivery transactions subject the Fund to market risk because the value or yield of a security at delivery may be more or less than the purchase price or yield generally available when delivery occurs, and counterparty risk because the Fund relies on the buyer or seller, as the case may be, to consummate the transaction. These transactions also have a leveraging effect on the Fund because the Fund commits to purchase securities that it does not have to pay for until a later date, which increases the Fund’s overall investment exposure and, as a result, its volatility.

Zero coupon or pay-in-kind securities risk. The value, interest rates, and liquidity of non-cash paying instruments, such as zero coupon and pay-in-kind securities, are subject to greater fluctuation than other types of securities. The higher yields and interest rates on pay-in-kind securities reflect the payment deferral and increased credit risk associated with such instruments and that such investments may represent a higher credit risk than loans that periodically pay interest.

 

 

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About indexes used in this report

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US investment grade, fixed-rate bond market.

The Lipper VUF Core Plus Bond Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of core plus bond variable insurance underlying funds tracked by Lipper.

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

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

 

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Bonds & Notes–58.45%

 

Advertising–0.02%  

Lamar Media Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.75%, 02/01/2026

  $ 4,000      $ 4,285  
Aerospace & Defense–0.77%  

Bombardier Inc. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Notes,
6.13%, 01/15/2023(b)

    2,000        1,970  

7.50%, 03/15/2025(b)

    2,000        2,025  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 3.48%, 12/01/2027(b)

    36,000        35,955  

Moog Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.25%, 12/01/2022(b)

    2,000        2,075  

Northrop Grumman Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,
3.25%, 01/15/2028

    45,000        45,148  

4.03%, 10/15/2047

    62,000        65,016  

TransDigm Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Sub. Global Notes,
6.50%, 07/15/2024

    2,000        2,055  

6.50%, 05/15/2025

    3,000        3,075  
               157,319  
Agricultural & Farm Machinery–0.03%  

Titan International, Inc., Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 6.50%, 11/30/2023(b)

    5,000        5,100  
Air Freight & Logistics–0.01%  

XPO Logistics, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.50%, 06/15/2022(b)

    2,000        2,095  
Airlines–3.83%  

Air Canada Pass Through Trust (Canada), Series 2017-1, Class A, Sec. Pass Through Ctfs., 3.55%, 07/15/2031(b)

    37,000        37,073  

Series 2017-1, Class B, Sec. Pass Through Ctfs., 3.70%, 07/15/2027(b)

    39,000        39,433  

Series 2017-1, Class AA, Sec. Pass Through Ctfs., 3.30%, 07/15/2031(b)

    38,000        38,435  

American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2015-2, Class B, Sec. Third Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 4.40%, 03/22/2025

    29,301        29,972  

Series 2016-1, Class AA, Sr. Sec. First Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 3.58%, 01/15/2028

    30,451        31,101  

Series 2016-3, Class B, Sec. Third Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 3.75%, 04/15/2027

    35,000        34,621  

Series 2016-3, Class AA, Sr. Sec. First Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 3.00%, 04/15/2030

    50,564        49,593  

Series 2017-1, Class A, Sec. Second Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 4.00%, 08/15/2030

    34,000        35,336  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Airlines–(continued)  

Series 2017-1, Class B, Sec. Third Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 4.95%, 08/15/2026

  $ 36,000      $ 37,807  

Series 2017-1, Class AA, Sr. Sec. First Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 3.65%, 08/15/2030

    42,000        43,059  

Series 2017-2, Class A, Sec. Second Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 3.60%, 04/15/2031

    46,000        46,628  

Series 2017-2, Class B, Sec. Third Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 3.70%, 04/15/2027

    36,000        35,762  

Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2010-2, Class A, Sr. Sec. First Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 4.95%, 11/23/2020

    22,118        22,709  

Delta Air Lines, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.88%, 03/13/2020

    27,000        27,194  

3.63%, 03/15/2022

    45,000        45,703  

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. Pass Through Trust (Chile), Series 2015-1, Class A, Sec. Global Pass Through Ctfs., 4.20%, 08/15/2029

    105,085        106,530  

United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2014-2, Class B, Sec. Second Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 4.63%, 09/03/2022

    40,558        41,783  

Series 2016-1, Class B, Sec. Third Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 3.65%, 07/07/2027

    37,000        36,908  

Series 2016-2, Class B, Sec. Third Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 3.65%, 04/07/2027

    43,000        42,824  

US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1, Class B, Sec. Second Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 8.00%, 04/01/2021

    679        737  
               783,208  
Alternative Carriers–0.04%  

CenturyLink, Inc.,
Series S, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.45%, 06/15/2021

    2,000        2,030  

Series Y, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 7.50%, 04/01/2024

    1,000        1,000  

Level 3 Financing, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.38%, 05/01/2025

    5,000        5,006  
               8,036  
Aluminum–0.01%  

Novelis Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.25%, 08/15/2024(b)

    2,000        2,100  
Apparel Retail–0.22%  

Gap, Inc. (The), Sr. Unsec. Global Bonds, 5.95%, 04/12/2021

    2,000        2,158  
 

 

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

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Apparel Retail–(continued)  

L Brands, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.63%, 02/15/2022

  $ 39,000      $ 41,779  

6.88%, 11/01/2035

    2,000        2,030  
               45,967  
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods–0.02%  

Hanesbrands Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.88%, 05/15/2026(b)

    3,000        3,090  
Asset Management & Custody Banks–1.26%  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The), Unsec. Sub. Medium-Term Notes, 3.30%, 08/23/2029

    60,000        59,876  

Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
5.00%, 06/15/2044(b)

    90,000        104,228  

Carlyle Holdings II Finance LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.63%, 03/30/2043(b)

    75,000        85,983  

Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC/Prime Finance, Inc., Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Notes, 9.25%, 05/15/2023(b)

    6,000        6,675  
               256,762  
Auto Parts & Equipment–0.04%  

Dana Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.50%, 12/15/2024

    5,000        5,306  

Delphi Technologies PLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.00%, 10/01/2025(b)

    1,000        1,015  

Hertz Corp. (The), Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Notes, 7.63%, 06/01/2022(b)

    2,000        2,100  
               8,421  
Automobile Manufacturers–0.19%  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 3.15%, 01/15/2020

    39,000        39,457  
Automotive Retail–0.09%  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.75%, 05/01/2020

    12,000        12,794  

Lithia Motors, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.25%, 08/01/2025(b)

    2,000        2,090  

Murphy Oil USA, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.63%, 05/01/2027

    2,000        2,108  

Penske Automotive Group Inc., Sr. Unsec. Sub. Gtd. Notes, 5.50%, 05/15/2026

    2,000        2,034  
               19,026  
Brewers–0.28%  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc. (Belgium), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 3.65%, 02/01/2026

    55,000        56,841  
Broadcasting–0.08%  

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Series B, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Sub. Global Notes, 7.63%, 03/15/2020

    6,000        5,902  

Netflix, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.75%, 03/01/2024

    3,000        3,199  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Broadcasting–(continued)  

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.63%, 08/01/2024(b)

  $ 4,000      $ 4,140  

Tribune Media Co., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.88%, 07/15/2022

    3,000        3,098  
               16,339  
Building Products–0.28%  

Gibraltar Industries Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Sub. Global Notes, 6.25%, 02/01/2021

    2,000        2,036  

Standard Industries Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.75%, 01/15/2028(b)

    51,000        51,373  

5.00%, 02/15/2027(b)

    3,000        3,075  
               56,484  
Cable & Satellite–0.70%  

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.75%, 09/01/2023

    2,000        2,055  

Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.75%, 02/15/2026(b)

    6,000        6,247  

Charter Communications Operating, LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp., Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Global Notes, 6.83%, 10/23/2055

    27,000        32,573  

Cox Communications, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 3.35%, 09/15/2026(b)

    50,000        48,940  

CSC Holdings LLC, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 6.75%, 11/15/2021

    7,000        7,525  

Discovery Communications LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.20%, 09/20/2047

    15,000        15,702  

DISH DBS Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.88%, 11/15/2024

    6,000        5,858  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A. (Luxembourg),
Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Bonds,
5.50%, 08/01/2023

    2,000        1,640  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.25%, 10/15/2020

    4,000        3,780  

7.50%, 04/01/2021

    2,000        1,830  

Sirius XM Radio Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 3.88%, 08/01/2022(b)

    9,000        9,067  

5.38%, 07/15/2026(b)

    5,000        5,194  

6.00%, 07/15/2024(b)

    2,000        2,120  
               142,531  
Casinos & Gaming–0.14%  

Boyd Gaming Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.88%, 05/15/2023

    4,000        4,255  

MGM Resorts International, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
6.00%, 03/15/2023

    3,000        3,248  

7.75%, 03/15/2022

    5,000        5,712  

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.63%, 05/01/2024

    6,000        6,450  

Scientific Games International Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 10.00%, 12/01/2022

    2,000        2,203  
 

 

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

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Casinos & Gaming–(continued)  

Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.25%, 05/15/2027(b)

  $ 2,000      $ 2,030  

5.50%, 03/01/2025(b)

    5,000        5,162  
               29,060  
Coal & Consumable Fuels–0.01%  

SunCoke Energy Partners, L.P./ SunCoke Energy Partners Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 7.50%, 06/15/2025(b)

    2,000        2,100  
Commodity Chemicals–0.02%  

Valvoline Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.50%, 07/15/2024

    4,000        4,260  
Communications Equipment–0.07%  

CommScope Technologies LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.00%, 06/15/2025(b)

    6,000        6,405  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.,
Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Global Notes, 5.25%, 08/01/2026

    2,000        2,047  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.63%, 06/15/2021

    5,000        5,544  
               13,996  
Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks–0.05%  

Meritor Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.25%, 02/15/2024

    3,000        3,172  

Oshkosh Corp.,
Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,
5.38%, 03/01/2025

    3,000        3,199  

Terex Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.63%, 02/01/2025(b)

    4,000        4,185  
               10,556  
Construction Materials–0.31%  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.25%, 12/15/2047

    64,000        63,533  
Consumer Finance–0.94%  

Ally Financial Inc.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.63%, 03/30/2025

    2,000        2,108  

5.13%, 09/30/2024

    3,000        3,251  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 8.00%, 03/15/2020

    2,000        2,210  

Capital One Financial Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,
3.05%, 03/09/2022

    35,000        35,275  

3.75%, 03/09/2027

    85,000        86,047  

Discover Financial Services, Inc., Series C, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 5.50%(c)

    58,000        59,812  

Navient Corp., Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Notes,
7.25%, 01/25/2022

    2,000        2,150  

8.00%, 03/25/2020

    2,000        2,168  
               193,021  
Copper–0.30%  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (Zambia), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
7.00%, 02/15/2021(b)

    2,000        2,080  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Copper–(continued)  

Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.40%, 11/14/2034

  $ 2,000      $ 2,045  

Lundin Mining Corp. (Canada), Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 7.88%, 11/01/2022(b)

    33,000        35,475  

Southern Copper Corp. (Peru), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.88%, 04/23/2045

    18,000        21,804  
               61,404  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–0.03%  

First Data Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 7.00%, 12/01/2023(b)

    6,000        6,360  
Diversified Banks–7.41%  

Bank of America Corp.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,
3.71%, 04/24/2028

    25,000        25,683  

Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Global Notes, 3.59%, 07/21/2028

    50,000        50,869  

Series Z, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Notes, 6.50%(c)

    85,000        96,688  

Series DD, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Notes, 6.30%(c)

    30,000        33,975  

Bank of Montreal (Canada), Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 3.80%, 12/15/2032

    30,000        29,696  

BBVA Bancomer S.A. (Mexico), Unsec. Sub. Notes, 6.75%, 09/30/2022(b)

    150,000        169,688  

Citigroup Inc.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,
2.88%, 07/24/2023

    20,000        19,918  

3.67%, 07/24/2028

    75,000        76,160  

Series Q, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 5.95%(c)

    40,000        41,875  

Series T, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 6.25%(c)

    30,000        33,128  

Corp. Andina de Fomento (Supranational), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.38%, 06/15/2022

    50,000        53,395  

HSBC Holdings PLC (United Kingdom), Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Bonds, 6.00%(c)

    200,000        210,750  

Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.00%, 03/30/2022

    45,000        47,027  

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,
3.54%, 05/01/2028

    42,000        42,767  

3.78%, 02/01/2028

    35,000        36,300  

Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Global Bonds, 2.30%, 08/15/2021

    65,000        64,444  

Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 3.63%, 12/01/2027

    35,000        35,438  

Series I, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 7.90%(c)

    30,000        30,413  

Series V, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 5.00%(c)

    40,000        40,745  

Series CC, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 4.63%(c)

    50,000        49,250  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC (United Kingdom), Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 6.00%, 12/19/2023

    5,000        5,524  

Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom), Unsec. Sub. Notes, 4.30%, 02/19/2027(b)

    200,000        204,158  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Diversified Banks–(continued)  

Wells Fargo & Co.,
Unsec. Sub. Medium-Term Notes,
4.75%, 12/07/2046

  $ 25,000      $ 27,984  

Series U, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 5.88%(c)

    45,000        49,896  

Westpac Banking Corp. (Australia), Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Bonds, 5.00%(c)

    40,000        39,926  
               1,515,697  
Diversified Chemicals–0.07%  

Chemours Co. (The), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,
6.63%, 05/15/2023

    9,000        9,562  

7.00%, 05/15/2025

    2,000        2,180  

Trinseo Materials Operating S.C.A./Trinseo Materials Finance, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.38%, 09/01/2025(b)

    2,000        2,075  
               13,817  
Diversified Metals & Mining–0.03%  

HudBay Minerals, Inc. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 7.63%, 01/15/2025(b)

    4,000        4,400  

Teck Resources Ltd. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.13%, 10/01/2035

    2,000        2,250  
               6,650  
Diversified REIT's–1.04%  

CyrusOne L.P./CyrusOne Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.00%, 03/15/2024(b)

    2,000        2,080  

Trust F/1401 (Mexico), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.25%, 01/30/2026(b)

    200,000        211,500  
               213,580  
Diversified Support Services–0.01%  

Jaguar Holding Co. II/Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.38%, 08/01/2023(b)

    2,000        2,025  
Drug Retail–0.78%  

CVS Pass Through Trust, Sr. Sec. First Lien Mortgage Pass Through Ctfs., 5.77%, 01/10/2033(b)

    141,201        158,997  
Electric Utilities–0.26%  

Exelon Corp., Jr. Unsec. Sub. Notes, 3.50%, 06/01/2022

    18,000        18,360  

Southern Co. (The), Series B, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 5.50%, 03/15/2057

    32,000        33,960  
               52,320  
Electrical Components & Equipment–0.04%  

Sensata Technologies B.V., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.88%, 10/15/2023(b)

    7,000        7,341  
Electronic Equipment & Instruments–0.02%  

Itron, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.00%, 01/15/2026(b)

    4,000        4,025  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Environmental & Facilities Services–0.04%  

Advanced Disposal Services, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.63%, 11/15/2024(b)

  $ 2,000      $ 2,050  

Core & Main LP, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.13%, 08/15/2025(b)

    3,000        3,052  

Wrangler Buyer Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.00%, 10/01/2025(b)

    2,000        2,070  
               7,172  
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–0.21%  

Mosaic Co. (The), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.25%, 11/15/2022

    44,000        43,658  
Financial Exchanges & Data–1.84%  

Moody’s Corp.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Bonds, 5.50%, 09/01/2020

    110,000        118,521  

Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.75%, 07/15/2019

    45,000        45,288  

4.88%, 02/15/2024

    138,000        151,748  

5.25%, 07/15/2044

    35,000        42,405  

MSCI Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.75%, 08/15/2025(b)

    3,000        3,236  

Nasdaq, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 3.85%, 06/30/2026

    15,000        15,425  
               376,623  
Food Distributors–0.02%  

US Foods, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.88%, 06/15/2024(b)

    4,000        4,220  
Food Retail–0.05%  

Albertsons Cos. LLC/ Safeway Inc./New Albertson's, Inc./Albertson's LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.63%, 06/15/2024

    6,000        5,760  

Ingles Markets, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.75%, 06/15/2023

    4,000        4,070  
               9,830  
Gas Utilities–0.04%  

AmeriGas Partners, L.P./AmeriGas Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.63%, 05/20/2024

    4,000        4,180  

5.88%, 08/20/2026

    2,000        2,070  

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P./Suburban Energy Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.50%, 06/01/2024

    2,000        1,990  
               8,240  
General Merchandise Stores–0.49%  

Dollar Tree, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.75%, 03/01/2023

    95,000        99,691  
Health Care Distributors–0.48%  

AmerisourceBergen Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,
3.45%, 12/15/2027

    49,000        48,679  

4.30%, 12/15/2047

    49,000        49,334  
               98,013  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Health Care Equipment–0.43%  

Becton, Dickinson and Co., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 3.36%, 06/06/2024

  $ 29,000      $ 29,116  

3.70%, 06/06/2027

    39,000        39,366  

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.00%, 02/15/2025(b)

    2,000        2,049  

Teleflex Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.63%, 11/15/2027

    17,000        17,209  
               87,740  
Health Care Facilities–0.56%  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.50%, 03/01/2024

    2,000        2,090  

Community Health Systems, Inc.,
Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 6.25%, 03/31/2023

    6,000        5,430  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 8.00%, 11/15/2019

    2,000        1,705  

HCA, Inc.,
Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Global Notes,
6.50%, 02/15/2020

    19,000        20,187  

Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 5.25%, 04/15/2025

    4,000        4,240  

5.50%, 06/15/2047

    62,000        62,000  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.88%, 02/15/2026

    8,000        8,480  

HealthSouth Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.75%, 09/15/2025

    2,000        2,090  

LifePoint Health, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.38%, 05/01/2024

    2,000        1,993  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.,
Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Notes, 7.50%, 01/01/2022(b)

    2,000        2,107  

Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 6.75%, 06/15/2023

    2,000        1,948  

8.13%, 04/01/2022

    2,000        2,042  
               114,312  
Health Care REIT's–0.68%  

HCP, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.00%, 12/01/2022

    71,000        74,414  

Physicians Realty L.P., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.30%, 03/15/2027

    20,000        20,381  

Senior Housing Properties Trust, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.75%, 12/15/2021

    40,000        44,293  
               139,088  
Health Care Services–0.45%  

AMN Healthcare, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.13%, 10/01/2024(b)

    2,000        2,065  

Eagle Holding Co. II, LLC, Sr. Unsec. PIK Notes, 8.38% PIK Rate, 7.63% Cash Rate, 05/15/2022(b)(d)

    2,000        2,040  

Envision Healthcare Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.25%, 12/01/2024(b)

    2,000        2,070  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings, Sr. Unsec. Notes,
3.25%, 09/01/2024

    52,000        52,145  

3.60%, 09/01/2027

    23,000        23,095  

MEDNAX, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.25%, 12/01/2023(b)

    3,000        3,060  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Health Care Services–(continued)  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 7.13%, 06/01/2024(b)

  $ 4,000      $ 4,270  

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
6.75%, 07/01/2025(b)

    2,000        1,900  

8.88%, 04/15/2021(b)

    1,000        1,040  
               91,685  
Home Entertainment Software–0.20%  

Electronic Arts Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.70%, 03/01/2021

    40,000        41,270  
Homebuilding–1.09%  

Ashton Woods USA LLC/Ashton Woods Finance Co., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.75%, 08/01/2025(b)

    2,000        2,008  

6.88%, 02/15/2021(b)

    2,000        2,047  

Beazer Homes USA, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,
6.75%, 03/15/2025

    3,000        3,176  

8.75%, 03/15/2022

    3,000        3,315  

CalAtlantic Group, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 8.38%, 01/15/2021

    2,000        2,312  

KB Home, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 7.50%, 09/15/2022

    3,000        3,427  

Lennar Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.50%, 04/30/2024

    11,000        11,306  

MDC Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.00%, 01/15/2043

    190,000        186,675  

Meritage Homes Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,
6.00%, 06/01/2025

    3,000        3,225  

7.15%, 04/15/2020

    2,000        2,185  

Taylor Morrison Communities Inc./ Taylor Morrison Holdings II, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.88%, 04/15/2023(b)

    3,000        3,184  
               222,860  
Hotel and Resort REIT's–0.18%  

Host Hotels & Resorts L.P., Series F, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.50%, 02/01/2026

    35,000        36,694  
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–0.12%  

Choice Hotels International, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.75%, 07/01/2022

    4,000        4,395  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.70%, 03/15/2028

    20,000        19,854  
               24,249  
Household Products–0.20%  

Reynolds Group Issuer Inc./LLC,
Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Global Notes, 5.75%, 10/15/2020

    35,857        36,439  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
7.00%, 07/15/2024(b)

    2,000        2,146  

Spectrum Brands, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.75%, 07/15/2025

    2,000        2,115  
               40,700  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders–0.05%  

AES Corp. (The), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.50%, 04/15/2025

  $ 5,000      $ 5,275  

Dynegy Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.38%, 11/01/2022

    2,000        2,115  

NRG Energy, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.25%, 05/01/2024

    2,000        2,105  
               9,495  
Industrial Conglomerates–0.33%  

General Electric Co., Series D, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 5.00%(c)

    66,000        68,102  
Industrial Machinery–0.02%  

Cleaver-Brooks, Inc., Sr. Sec. Notes, 7.88%, 03/01/2023(b)

    2,000        2,055  

Mueller Industries, Inc., Unsec. Sub. Deb., 6.00%, 03/01/2027

    1,000        1,028  

TriMas Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.88%, 10/15/2025(b)

    2,000        2,011  
               5,094  
Integrated Oil & Gas–0.24%  

Petróleos Mexicanos (Mexico),
Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Bonds,
6.63%, 06/15/2035

    23,000        24,658  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
6.50%, 03/13/2027(b)

    23,000        25,168  
               49,826  
Integrated Telecommunication Services–2.44%  

AT&T Inc.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.90%, 08/14/2027

    78,000        78,652  

5.15%, 02/14/2050

    66,000        66,588  

5.25%, 03/01/2037

    35,000        37,103  

5.30%, 08/14/2058

    66,000        66,431  

5.70%, 03/01/2057

    35,000        38,564  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,
4.45%, 04/01/2024

    30,000        31,770  

Cincinnati Bell Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 7.00%, 07/15/2024(b)

    2,000        1,990  

Frontier Communications Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,
8.50%, 04/15/2020

    3,000        2,497  

11.00%, 09/15/2025

    2,000        1,480  

T-Mobile USA, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.38%, 03/01/2025

    6,000        6,435  

Telecom Italia Capital S.A. (Italy), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.20%, 07/18/2036

    2,000        2,495  

Verizon Communications Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,
2.63%, 08/15/2026

    60,000        56,605  

4.13%, 08/15/2046

    22,000        20,388  

4.81%, 03/15/2039

    27,000        28,321  

5.01%, 08/21/2054

    58,000        59,467  
               498,786  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail–0.57%  

Amazon.com, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 2.80%, 08/22/2024(b)

  $ 37,000      $ 36,935  

3.15%, 08/22/2027(b)

    36,000        36,116  

4.05%, 08/22/2047(b)

    40,000        43,256  
               116,307  
Investment Banking & Brokerage–1.52%  

Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P., Unsec. Notes, 6.50%, 06/17/2022(b)

    34,000        37,723  

E*TRADE Financial Corp., Series B, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 5.30%(c)

    50,000        50,375  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),
Sr. Unsec. Notes, 3.27%, 09/29/2025

    50,000        49,832  

Series L, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Notes, 5.70%(c)

    55,000        56,779  

Series P, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Notes, 5.00%(c)

    40,000        39,700  

Morgan Stanley, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.59%, 07/22/2028

    75,000        75,759  
               310,168  
Leisure Facilities–0.01%  

Six Flags Entertainment Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.88%, 07/31/2024(b)

    2,000        2,035  
Leisure Products–0.18%  

Mattel, Inc.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.35%, 05/06/2019

    31,000        30,764  

5.45%, 11/01/2041

    2,000        1,665  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
6.75%, 12/31/2025(b)

    2,000        2,032  

Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.20%, 10/01/2040

    2,000        1,807  
               36,268  
Life & Health Insurance–3.22%  

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.00%, 06/15/2027

    40,000        41,513  

Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (The) (Japan), Jr. Unsec. Sub. Notes, 4.00%(b)(c)

    200,000        196,440  

MetLife, Inc., Series C, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 5.25%(c)

    65,000        67,746  

Nationwide Financial Services, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.38%, 03/25/2021(b)

    165,000        177,886  

Pacific Life Insurance Co., Unsec. Sub. Notes, 4.30%, 10/24/2067(b)

    40,000        40,224  

Prudential Financial, Inc., Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 8.88%, 06/15/2068

    130,000        133,867  
               657,676  
Managed Health Care–0.45%  

Centene Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.75%, 01/15/2025

    2,000        2,040  

Cigna Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.50%, 03/15/2021

    45,000        47,326  

Molina Healthcare, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.88%, 06/15/2025(b)

    1,000        1,003  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Managed Health Care–(continued)  

UnitedHealth Group Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.75%, 07/15/2025

  $ 35,000      $ 36,918  

WellCare Health Plans Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.25%, 04/01/2025

    5,000        5,288  
               92,575  
Metal & Glass Containers–0.04%  

Ball Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.25%, 07/01/2025

    3,000        3,274  

Berry Global, Inc., Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Global Notes, 6.00%, 10/15/2022

    2,000        2,102  

OI European Group B.V., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.00%, 03/15/2023(b)

    2,000        2,008  
               7,384  
Movies & Entertainment–0.52%  

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Sub. Global Notes, 5.75%, 06/15/2025

    5,000        4,969  

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.88%, 11/01/2024(b)

    2,000        2,123  

Time Warner Cable, Inc., Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Global Deb., 6.75%, 07/01/2018

    55,000        56,224  

Viacom Inc., Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 5.88%, 02/28/2057

    30,000        29,539  

6.25%, 02/28/2057

    13,000        12,714  
               105,569  
Multi-Line Insurance–1.17%  

AIG Global Funding, Sr. Sec. First Lien Notes, 2.70%, 12/15/2021(b)

    42,000        41,997  

American Financial Group, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 3.50%, 08/15/2026

    20,000        19,852  

American International Group, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.90%, 04/01/2026

    45,000        46,734  

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Unsec. Sub. Notes, 4.90%, 04/01/2077(b)

    15,000        17,088  

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., Unsec. Sub. Notes, 4.95%, 04/22/2044(b)

    100,000        112,837  
               238,508  
Office REIT's–0.37%  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 3.95%, 01/15/2027

    40,000        40,926  

Hudson Pacific Properties, LP, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 3.95%, 11/01/2027

    35,000        34,880  
               75,806  
Office Services & Supplies–0.43%  

Pitney Bowes Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.63%, 10/01/2021

    55,000        51,425  

4.70%, 04/01/2023

    39,000        35,977  
               87,402  
Oil & Gas Drilling–0.04%  

Ensco PLC, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.50%, 10/01/2024

    2,000        1,690  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Oil & Gas Drilling–(continued)  

Noble Holding International Ltd. (United Kingdom), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.75%, 01/15/2024

  $ 2,000      $ 1,730  

Precision Drilling Corp. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,
5.25%, 11/15/2024

    2,000        1,895  

6.50%, 12/15/2021

    2,000        2,047  

Transocean Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.50%, 04/15/2031

    2,000        1,790  
               9,152  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–0.19%  

Archrock Partners, L.P./Archrock Partners Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.00%, 10/01/2022

    2,000        2,010  

Baker Hughes, a GE Co., LLC/Baker Hughes Co-Obligor, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 2.77%, 12/15/2022(b)

    32,000        31,976  

SESI, L.L.C., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.13%, 12/15/2021

    2,000        2,052  

Weatherford International Ltd., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
6.50%, 08/01/2036

    2,000        1,655  

8.25%, 06/15/2023

    2,000        2,025  
               39,718  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–0.49%  

Antero Resources Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.63%, 06/01/2023

    2,000        2,090  

Callon Petroleum Co., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.13%, 10/01/2024

    2,000        2,070  

Concho Resources Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.38%, 01/15/2025

    52,000        54,210  

Continental Resources Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 3.80%, 06/01/2024

    3,000        2,977  

EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance Inc., Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 8.00%, 11/29/2024(b)

    2,000        2,075  

Gulfport Energy Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.00%, 10/15/2024

    4,000        4,020  

Newfield Exploration Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.63%, 07/01/2024

    3,000        3,240  

Oasis Petroleum Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.88%, 01/15/2023

    2,000        2,052  

Parsley Energy LLC/Parsley Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.25%, 06/01/2024(b)

    2,000        2,115  

QEP Resources, Inc.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,
5.25%, 05/01/2023

    2,000        2,034  

5.63%, 03/01/2026

    2,000        2,035  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,
6.88%, 03/01/2021

    2,000        2,170  

Range Resources Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,
4.88%, 05/15/2025

    2,000        1,940  

5.88%, 07/01/2022

    2,000        2,050  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–(continued)  

RSP Permian, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.25%, 01/15/2025

  $ 2,000      $ 2,060  

SM Energy Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 6.13%, 11/15/2022

    2,000        2,048  

Southwestern Energy Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.10%, 03/15/2022

    2,000        1,975  

Whiting Petroleum Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.25%, 04/01/2023

    4,000        4,110  

WildHorse Resource Development Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.88%, 02/01/2025

    3,000        3,075  

WPX Energy Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.25%, 09/15/2024

    2,000        2,003  
               100,349  
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–7.18%  

Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline LLC (United Arab Emirates), Sr. Sec. Notes, 3.65%, 11/02/2029(b)

    200,000        198,934  

Andeavor Logistics LP/ Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp.,
Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.20%, 12/01/2047

    23,000        24,059  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.25%, 12/01/2027

    17,000        17,175  

Antero Midstream Partners LP/Antero Midstream Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.38%, 09/15/2024

    2,000        2,070  

Energy Transfer Equity, L.P., Sr. Sec. First Lien Notes, 5.88%, 01/15/2024

    4,000        4,220  

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.,
Series A, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 6.25%(c)

    225,000        218,953  

Series B, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 6.63%(c)

    106,000        103,151  

Energy Transfer, L.P.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.65%, 06/01/2021

    26,000        27,310  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,
4.20%, 04/15/2027

    22,000        21,921  

4.75%, 01/15/2026

    42,000        43,635  

5.30%, 04/15/2047

    47,000        46,839  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC,
Series A, Jr. Unsec. Gtd. Sub. Variable Rate Notes, 5.08% (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.71%), 08/01/2066(e)

    79,000        79,099  

Series D, Jr. Unsec. Gtd. Sub. Deb., 4.88%, 08/16/2077

    42,000        42,210  

EQT Midstream Partners L.P., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.00%, 08/01/2024

    65,000        65,326  

Holly Energy Partners L.P./Holly Energy Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.00%, 08/01/2024(b)

    2,000        2,095  

MPLX LP,
Sr. Unsec. Global Bonds, 4.50%, 07/15/2023

    92,000        97,300  

Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.50%, 02/15/2023

    76,000        78,305  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–(continued)  

NGPL PipeCo. LLC,
Sr. Unsec. Bonds,
4.88%, 08/15/2027(b)

  $ 23,000      $ 23,949  

Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.38%, 08/15/2022(b)

    13,000        13,268  

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P., Series B, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Notes, 6.13%(c)

    181,000        181,181  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC, Sr. Sec. First Lien Global Notes, 5.00%, 03/15/2027

    27,000        28,986  

SemGroup Corp./ Rose Rock Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.63%, 11/15/2023

    2,000        1,960  

Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations L.P., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.40%, 10/01/2047

    31,000        31,390  

Targa Resources Partners L.P./Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Bonds, 5.13%, 02/01/2025

    2,000        2,055  

5.25%, 05/01/2023

    69,000        70,725  

Williams Cos., Inc. (The),
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.55%, 06/24/2024

    4,000        4,170  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,
7.88%, 09/01/2021

    4,000        4,640  

Williams Partners L.P., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.13%, 11/15/2020

    32,000        33,247  
               1,468,173  
Other Diversified Financial Services–0.54%  

Football Trust V, Sec. Pass Through Ctfs., 5.35%, 10/05/2020(b)

    100,000        106,498  

LPL Holdings Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.75%, 09/15/2025(b)

    2,000        2,040  

VFH Parent LLC/Orchestra Co-Issuer Inc., Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Notes, 6.75%, 06/15/2022(b)

    2,000        2,110  
               110,648  
Packaged Foods & Meats–0.14%  

B&G Foods, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.25%, 04/01/2025

    2,000        2,039  

JBS USA Lux S.A./JBS USA Finance Inc. (Brazil), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.75%, 06/15/2025(b)

    2,000        1,935  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co. (The), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.38%, 06/01/2046

    20,000        19,873  

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.63%, 11/01/2024(b)

    4,000        4,140  
               27,987  
Paper Packaging–0.01%  

Plastipak Holdings Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.25%, 10/15/2025(b)

    2,000        2,065  
Paper Products–0.18%  

Clearwater Paper Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.50%, 02/01/2023

    2,000        1,987  

Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd. (Brazil), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.00%, 01/14/2025

    33,000        32,732  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Paper Products–(continued)  

Mercer International Inc. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 6.50%, 02/01/2024

  $ 2,000      $ 2,130  
               36,849  
Pharmaceuticals–0.07%  

Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.88%, 01/15/2026(b)

    2,000        2,013  

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 5.50%, 11/01/2025(b)

    4,000        4,090  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
5.63%, 12/01/2021(b)

    9,000        8,831  
               14,934  
Property & Casualty Insurance–0.72%  

Allstate Corp. (The), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.20%, 12/15/2046

    20,000        21,894  

Arch Capital Finance LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.03%, 12/15/2046

    22,000        25,650  

Liberty Mutual Group Inc., Jr. Unsec. Gtd. Sub. Bonds, 7.80%, 03/07/2087(b)

    45,000        57,398  

W.R. Berkley Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 7.38%, 09/15/2019

    40,000        43,063  
               148,005  
Railroads–0.01%  

Kenan Advantage Group Inc. (The), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 7.88%, 07/31/2023(b)

    2,000        2,080  
Regional Banks–0.67%  

CIT Group Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.00%, 08/15/2022

    3,000        3,188  

5.00%, 08/01/2023

    2,000        2,135  

Fifth Third Bancorp, Unsec. Sub. Notes, 4.30%, 01/16/2024

    55,000        58,440  

First Niagara Financial Group Inc., Unsec. Sub. Notes, 7.25%, 12/15/2021

    35,000        40,324  

Synovus Financial Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.13%, 11/01/2022

    33,000        32,767  
               136,854  
Reinsurance–0.16%  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Notes, 4.70%, 09/15/2023

    30,000        32,217  
Residential REIT's–0.58%  

Essex Portfolio L.P., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 3.63%, 08/15/2022

    115,000        118,281  
Restaurants–0.75%  

1011778 BC ULC/ New Red Finance, Inc. (Canada),
Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Notes, 5.00%, 10/15/2025(b)

    97,000        98,212  

Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 4.63%, 01/15/2022(b)

    47,000        48,234  

Aramark Services, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.00%, 04/01/2025(b)

    2,000        2,118  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Restaurants–(continued)  

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Global Notes, 8.00%, 05/01/2022

  $ 2,000      $ 2,115  

KFC Holding Co./Pizza Hut Holdings LLC/Taco Bell of America LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.75%, 06/01/2027(b)

    2,000        2,050  
               152,729  
Retail REIT's–0.18%  

Brixmor Operating Partnership LP, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.25%, 09/15/2023

    38,000        37,272  
Semiconductor Equipment–0.01%  

Entegris Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.63%, 02/10/2026(b)

    2,000        2,040  
Semiconductors–0.57%  

Analog Devices, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.13%, 12/05/2023

    30,000        30,095  

Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 3.50%, 01/15/2028(b)

    89,000        84,996  

Micron Technology, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.50%, 02/01/2025

    2,000        2,102  
               117,193  
Sovereign Debt–0.38%  

Argentine Republic Government International Bond (Argentina), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 7.13%, 06/28/2117(b)

    1,000        1,033  

Hungary Government International Bond (Hungary), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.38%, 03/25/2024

    28,000        31,729  

Mexico Government International Bond (Mexico), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.00%, 10/02/2023

    14,000        14,686  

Peruvian Government International Bond (Peru), Sr. Unsec. Global Bonds, 4.13%, 08/25/2027

    8,000        8,712  

Uruguay Government International Bond (Uruguay), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.38%, 10/27/2027

    20,000        21,483  
               77,643  
Specialized Consumer Services–0.03%  

ServiceMaster Co., LLC (The),
Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
5.13%, 11/15/2024(b)

    2,000        2,030  

Sr. Unsec. Notes, 7.45%, 08/15/2027

    3,000        3,263  
               5,293  
Specialized Finance–3.05%  

AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), Jr. Unsec. Gtd. Sub. Notes, 6.50%, 06/15/2045(b)

    235,000        257,912  

Air Lease Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.00%, 09/15/2023

    64,000        63,577  

3.38%, 06/01/2021

    60,000        61,333  

3.63%, 12/01/2027

    35,000        35,046  

3.88%, 04/01/2021

    85,000        88,098  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Specialized Finance–(continued)  

Aircastle Ltd., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.00%, 04/01/2023

  $ 2,000      $ 2,113  

5.50%, 02/15/2022

    2,000        2,153  

Aviation Capital Group LLC, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 3.50%, 11/01/2027(b)

    115,000        112,904  
               623,136  
Specialized REIT's–2.07%  

Crown Castle Towers LLC, Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 4.88%, 08/15/2020(b)

    120,000        125,565  

EPR Properties, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.75%, 07/15/2020

    253,000        280,769  

Equinix Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.88%, 01/15/2026

    5,000        5,381  

GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.38%, 04/15/2026

    2,000        2,150  

Iron Mountain Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.00%, 08/15/2023

    2,000        2,100  

Iron Mountain US Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.38%, 06/01/2026(b)

    2,000        2,065  

Rayonier A.M. Products Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.50%, 06/01/2024(b)

    4,000        4,005  

SBA Communications Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.88%, 09/01/2024

    2,000        2,060  
               424,095  
Specialty Chemicals–0.07%  

Ashland LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.75%, 08/15/2022

    2,000        2,085  

Kraton Polymers LLC/Kraton Polymers Capital Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 10.50%, 04/15/2023(b)

    2,000        2,270  

Platform Specialty Products Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
5.88%, 12/01/2025(b)

    2,000        1,987  

PQ Corp.,
Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes,
6.75%, 11/15/2022(b)

    4,000        4,285  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
5.75%, 12/15/2025(b)

    2,000        2,040  

Venator Finance S.a.r.l./Venator Materials Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
5.75%, 07/15/2025(b)

    2,000        2,120  
               14,787  
Steel–0.10%  

ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 7.50%, 10/15/2039

    2,000        2,570  

Steel Dynamics, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.13%, 10/01/2021

    15,000        15,413  

United States Steel Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 6.88%, 08/15/2025

    3,000        3,146  
               21,129  
Systems Software–0.35%  

Microsoft Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.25%, 02/06/2047

    24,000        27,484  

VMware, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.30%, 08/21/2020

    45,000        44,770  
               72,254  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Technology Distributors–0.19%  

Avnet, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.63%, 04/15/2026

  $ 35,000      $ 36,150  

CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.00%, 09/01/2025

    2,000        2,080  
               38,230  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals–0.83%  

Apple Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.25%, 02/09/2047

    20,000        22,261  

Dell International LLC/ EMC Corp.,
Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 6.02%, 06/15/2026(b)

    92,000        101,582  

8.35%, 07/15/2046(b)

    24,000        31,001  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
7.13%, 06/15/2024(b)

    6,000        6,571  

Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 8.50%, 04/15/2024

    4,000        4,265  

Western Digital Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 10.50%, 04/01/2024

    4,000        4,645  
               170,325  
Tobacco–0.56%  

BAT Capital Corp. (United Kingdom), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
3.22%, 08/15/2024(b)

    33,000        33,040  

Philip Morris International Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.50%, 11/02/2022

    83,000        82,306  
               115,346  
Trading Companies & Distributors–0.05%  

BMC East, LLC, Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 5.50%, 10/01/2024(b)

    4,000        4,150  

H&E Equipment Services, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.63%, 09/01/2025(b)

    2,000        2,095  

Herc Rentals Inc., Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Notes, 7.75%, 06/01/2024(b)

    2,000        2,205  

United Rentals North America, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.50%, 05/15/2027

    2,000        2,110  
               10,560  
Trucking–0.14%  

DAE Funding LLC (United Arab Emirates), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
4.00%, 08/01/2020(b)

    12,000        12,150  

4.50%, 08/01/2022(b)

    17,000        16,745  
               28,895  
Wireless Telecommunication Services–0.10%  

Sprint Communications Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 7.00%, 03/01/2020(b)

    8,000        8,580  

Sprint Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.25%, 09/15/2021

    7,000        7,429  

7.88%, 09/15/2023

    4,000        4,270  
               20,279  

Total Bonds & Notes
(Cost $11,567,997)

             11,951,367  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities–14.35%

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations–0.29%  

Freddie Mac Whole Loan Securities Trust, 3.50%, 05/25/2047

  $ 33,547      $ 33,948  

Ginnie Mae REMICs, IO, 1.59%, 09/20/2064(f)

    268,185        24,283  
               58,231  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC)–3.17%  

Pass Through Ctfs., 6.50%, 07/01/2031 to 08/01/2032

    1,469        1,627  

Pass Through Ctfs., TBA, 3.50%, 02/01/2048(g)

    488,000        500,609  

4.00%, 02/01/2048(g)

    140,000        146,268  
               648,504  
Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA)–8.07%  

Pass Through Ctfs.,
5.00%, 11/01/2018

    760        774  

7.50%, 04/01/2029

    1,953        2,109  

3.50%, 12/01/2030

    56,480        58,625  

6.50%, 09/01/2031

    887        1,004  

7.00%, 09/01/2032

    5,326        5,635  

Pass Through Ctfs., TBA, 2.50%, 02/01/2033(g)

    291,000        290,464  

3.00%, 02/01/2033 to
02/01/2048(g)

    444,000        447,105  

3.50%, 02/01/2048(g)

    497,000        509,792  

4.00%, 02/01/2048(g)

    320,000        334,391  
               1,649,899  
Government National Mortgage Association
(GNMA)–2.82%
 

Pass Through Ctfs.,
7.50%, 06/15/2023

    1,775        1,882  

8.50%, 11/15/2024

    983        986  

7.00%, 07/15/2031 to 08/15/2031

    1,081        1,213  

6.50%, 11/15/2031 to 03/15/2032

    2,479        2,752  

6.00%, 11/15/2032

    1,209        1,380  

Pass Through Ctfs., TBA, 3.00%, 02/01/2048(g)

    345,000        347,672  

4.00%, 02/01/2048(g)

    212,000        221,058  
               576,943  

Total U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $2,941,639)

 

     2,933,577  

Asset-Backed Securities–12.99%

 

Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-2, Class 6A1, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.60%, 02/25/2035(f)

    21,427        21,612  

Angel Oak Mortgage Trust LLC, Series 2017-3, Class A1, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 2.71%, 11/25/2047(b)(f)

    48,715        48,654  

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-UBS7, Class AS, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.99%, 09/15/2048(f)

    70,000        73,029  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Barclays Bank Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2015-RRI, Class D, Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 4.25% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), 05/15/2032(b)(e)

  $ 230,000      $ 230,979  

Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust,
Series 2005-2, Class A1,
Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs.,
3.26% (1 yr. U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate + 2.45%), 03/25/2035(e)

    77,384        78,404  

Series 2005-2, Class A2, Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.64% (1 yr. USD LIBOR + 1.95%), 03/25/2035(e)

    10,206        10,331  

Series 2005-5, Class A1, Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.28% (1 yr. U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate + 2.05%), 08/25/2035(e)

    15,852        16,198  

CGDBB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BIOC, Class A, Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 2.27% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.79%), 07/15/2028(b)(e)

    100,000        100,235  

Series 2017-BIOC, Class C, Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 2.53% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.05%), 07/15/2028(b)(e)

    100,000        100,110  

Series 2017-BIOC, Class D, Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.08% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.60%), 07/15/2028(b)(e)

    100,000        100,118  

Chase Mortgage Trust,
Series 2016-1, Class M3, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.75%, 04/25/2045(b)(f)

    73,358        73,487  

Series 2016-2, Class M3, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.75%, 12/25/2045(b)(f)

    80,346        80,270  

Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-CR23, Class CMB, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.68%, 05/10/2048(b)(f)

    150,000        150,878  

Series 2015-CR25, Class B, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 4.55%, 08/10/2048(f)

    72,000        76,465  

Series 2016-GCT, Class B, Pass Through Ctfs., 3.09%, 08/10/2029(b)

    100,000        99,863  

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2004-AR5, Class 3A1, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.49%, 06/25/2034(f)

    29,700        30,052  

DB Master Finance LLC, Series 2015-1A, Class A2II, Pass Through Ctfs., 3.98%, 02/20/2045(b)

    67,103        68,597  

Dominos Pizza Master Issuer LLC, Series 2017-1A, Class A2II, Pass Through Ctfs., 3.08%, 07/25/2047(b)

    49,875        49,440  

GMACM Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-AR1, Class 1A1, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.84%, 04/19/2036(f)

    84,395        79,895  

HMH Trust, Series 2017-NSS, Class A, Pass Through Ctfs., 3.06%, 07/05/2031(b)

    100,000        99,602  

Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2017-SFR2, Class C, Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 2.94% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.45%), 12/17/2036(b)(e)

    100,000        100,833  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2013-LC11, Class C, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.96%, 04/15/2046(f)

  $ 50,000      $ 50,347  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 3A, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.30%, 11/25/2035(f)

    23,281        23,474  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2006-HQ10, Class AJ, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 5.39%, 11/12/2041(f)

    20,453        20,494  

Series 2017-CLS, Class A, Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 1.95% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.70%), 11/15/2034(b)(e)

    99,000        99,123  

Series 2017-CLS, Class B, Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 2.10% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.85%), 11/15/2034(b)(e)

    49,000        49,038  

Series 2017-CLS, Class C, Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 2.25% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.00%), 11/15/2034(b)(e)

    33,000        33,026  

Starwood Waypoint Homes Trust, Series 2017-1, Class D, Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.44% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.95%), 01/17/2035(b)(e)

    100,000        100,834  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-12, Class 3A2, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.46%, 09/25/2034(f)

    23,764        23,545  

Structured Asset Securities Corp., Series 2003-34A, Class 5A5, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.51%, 11/25/2033(f)

    101,652        102,477  

Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2005-1, Class A3, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.19%, 04/25/2045(f)

    82,924        83,481  

Series 2005-2, Class A1, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.17%, 07/25/2045(f)

    36,956        36,125  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-2, Class A1, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 2.75%, 04/25/2057(b)(f)

    87,304        87,335  

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-C27, Class AJ, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 5.83%, 07/15/2045(f)

    28,320        28,448  

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-Z, Class 2A1, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.74%, 12/25/2034(f)

    34,769        35,493  

Wendys Funding LLC,
Series 2018-1A, Class A2I, Pass Through Ctfs.,
3.57%, 03/15/2048(b)

    50,000        50,047  

Series 2018-1A, Class A2II, Pass Through Ctfs., 3.88%, 03/15/2048(b)

    60,000        60,117  

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-C6, Class B, Pass Through Ctfs., 4.70%, 04/15/2045

    80,000        84,412  

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost $2,645,305)

             2,656,868  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. Treasury Securities–7.53%

 

U.S. Treasury Bills-1.63%     

1.04%, 02/01/2018(h)(i)

  $ 5,000      $ 4,994  

1.09%, 02/01/2018(h)(i)

    3,000        2,997  

1.10%, 02/01/2018(h)(i)

    321,000        320,663  

1.13%, 02/01/2018(h)(i)

    5,000        4,995  
               333,649  
U.S. Treasury Notes–4.33%  

1.88%, 12/15/2020

    66,500        66,309  

2.00%, 11/30/2022

    99,800        98,890  

2.13%, 11/30/2024

    60,000        59,206  

2.25%, 11/15/2027

    670,200        660,640  
               885,045  
U.S. Treasury Bonds–1.57%  

2.75%, 08/15/2047

    320,100        320,209  

Total U.S. Treasury Securities
(Cost $1,538,709)

             1,538,903  
    Shares         

Preferred Stocks–1.00%

 

Investment Banking & Brokerage–0.70%  

Morgan Stanley, Series F, 6.88% Pfd.

    5,000        142,200  
Regional Banks–0.03%  

SunTrust Banks, Inc., Series G, 5.05% Pfd.

    7,000        7,105  
Reinsurance–0.27%  

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc., 6.20% Pfd.

    2,000        55,040  

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $182,000)

             204,345  
    Principal
Amount
        

Municipal Obligations–0.31%

 

Georgia (State of) Municipal Electric Authority (Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Project J); Series 2010 A, Taxable Build America RB, 6.64%, 04/01/2057 (Cost $50,000)

  $ 50,000        64,271  

Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests–0.29%(j)

 

Food Retail–0.29%  

Albertson's LLC, Term Loan B-4, 4.10% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), 08/25/2021 (Cost $58,254)

    60,695        59,581  
    Shares         

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–0.00%

 

Broadcasting–0.00%  

Adelphia Recovery Trust–Series ACC-1(k)

    87,412        9  
Diversified Support Services–0.00%  

ACC Claims Holdings, LLC(l)

    73,980        259  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $22,181)

 

     268  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


         
Shares
     Value  

Money Market Funds–18.40%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18%(m)

    1,317,300      $ 1,317,300  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40%(m)

    940,744        940,838  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(m)

    1,505,486        1,505,486  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $3,763,716)

             3,763,624  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–113.32% (Cost $22,769,801)

             23,172,804  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(13.32)%

             (2,723,877

NET ASSETS–100.00%

           $ 20,448,927  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

Ctfs.  

– Certificates

Deb.  

– Debentures

Gtd.  

– Guaranteed

IO  

– Interest Only

Jr.  

– Junior

LIBOR  

– London Interbank Offered Rate

Pfd.  

– Preferred

PIK  

– Pay-in-Kind

RB  

– Revenue Bonds

REIT  

– Real Estate Investment Trust

REMICS  

– Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits

Sec.  

– Secured

Sr.  

– Senior

Sub.  

– Subordinated

TBA  

– To Be Announced

Unsec.  

– Unsecured

USD  

– U.S. Dollar

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor's.
(b)  Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at December 31, 2017 was $5,381,408, which represented 26.32% of the Fund's Net Assets.
(c)  Perpetual bond with no specified maturity date.
(d)  All or a portion of this security is Pay-in-Kind. Pay-in-Kind securities pay interest income in the form of securities.
(e)  Interest or dividend rate is redetermined periodically. Rate shown is the rate in effect on December 31, 2017.
(f)  Interest rate is redetermined periodically based on the cash flows generated by the pool of assets backing the security, less any applicable fees. The rate shown is the rate in effect December 31, 2017.
(g)  Security purchased on a forward commitment basis. This security is subject to dollar roll transactions. See Note 1M.
(h)  Security traded on a discount basis. The interest rate shown represents the discount rate at the time of purchase by the Fund.
(i)  All or a portion of the value was pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts. See Note 1L.
(j)  Variable rate senior loan interests are, at present, not readily marketable, not registered under the 1933 Act, and may be subject to contractual and legal restrictions on sale. Variable rate senior loan interests in the Fund's portfolio generally have variable rates which adjust to a base, such as the LIBOR, on set dates, typically every 30 days but not greater than one year; and/or have interest rates that float at a margin above a widely recognized base lending rate such as the Prime Rate of a designated U.S. bank.
(k)  Non-income producing security acquired as part of the Adelphia Communications bankruptcy reorganization.
(l)  Non-income producing security.
(m)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


Open Futures Contracts  
     Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Month
     Notional
Value
     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Long Futures Contracts

             

U.S. Treasury 5 Year Notes

    11        March-2018      $ 1,277,804      $ (2,865    $ (2,865

U.S. Treasury 10 Year Ultra Bonds

    2        March-2018        267,125        (1,167      (1,167

U.S. Treasury Long Bonds

    4        March-2018        612,000        (984      (984

Subtotal — Long Futures Contracts

                               (5,016      (5,016
             

Short Futures Contracts

             

U.S. Treasury 2 Year Notes

    6        March-2018        (1,284,656      1,206        1,206  

Total Futures Contracts — Interest Rate Risk

                             $ (3,810    $ (3,810

 

        Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts-Currency Risk  
Settlement
Date
          Contract to      Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
     Counterparty    Deliver      Receive     

02/28/2018

     Barclays Bank PLC      EUR       101,288        USD       119,642      $ (2,322

Abbreviations:

 

EUR  

– Euro

USD  

– U.S. Dollar

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $19,006,085)

  $ 19,409,180  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $3,763,716)

    3,763,624  

Other investments:

 

Variation margin receivable — futures contracts

    1,515  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $121,749)

    122,803  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

    2,799,551  

Fund shares sold

    1,375  

Dividends and interest

    161,576  

Principal paydowns

    180  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    63,373  

Other assets

    3,195  

Total assets

    26,326,372  

Liabilities:

 

Other investments:

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

    2,322  

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

    5,741,187  

Fund shares reacquired

    1,276  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    11,515  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    738  

Accrued other operating expenses

    54,920  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    65,487  

Total liabilities

    5,877,445  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 20,448,927  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 19,488,001  

Undistributed net investment income

    562,630  

Undistributed net realized gain

    371  

Net unrealized appreciation

    397,925  
    $ 20,448,927  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 20,326,253  

Series II

  $ 122,674  

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

 

Series I

    3,187,842  

Series II

    19,322  

Series I:

 

Net asset value and offering price per share

  $ 6.38  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 6.35  

Investment income:

 

Interest

  $ 683,342  

Dividends

    11,719  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

    19,687  

Total investment income

    714,748  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    79,181  

Administrative services fees

    75,307  

Custodian fees

    15,478  

Distribution fees — Series II

    312  

Transfer agent fees

    8,750  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    20,923  

Reports to shareholders

    13,092  

Professional services fees

    52,829  

Other

    11,808  

Total expenses

    277,680  

Less: Fees waived

    (172,326

Net expenses

    105,354  

Net investment income

    609,394  

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investment securities

    299,835  

Foreign currencies

    1,043  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (3,444

Futures contracts

    (98,763

Swap agreements

    (3,107
      195,564  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 

Investment securities

    213,055  

Foreign currencies

    1,054  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (2,322

Futures contracts

    (12,962

Swap agreements

    2,859  
      201,684  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    397,248  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 1,006,642  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 609,394      $ 582,105  

Net realized gain

    195,564        97,505  

Change in net unrealized appreciation

    201,684        338,816  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    1,006,642        1,018,426  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (647,374      (646,158

Series ll

    (3,900      (4,899

Total distributions from net investment income

    (651,274      (651,057

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    4,488,700        (463,972

Series ll

    (6,224      (35,515

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

    4,482,476        (499,487

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    4,837,844        (132,118

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    15,611,083        15,743,201  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $562,630 and $555,060, respectively)

  $ 20,448,927      $ 15,611,083  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

Swap agreements are fair valued using an evaluated quote, if available, provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service are valued based on a model which may include end-of-day net present values, spreads, ratings, industry, company performance and returns of referenced assets. Centrally cleared swap agreements are valued at the daily settlement price determined by the relevant exchange or clearinghouse.

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

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

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

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

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

B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Bond premiums and discounts are amortized and/or accreted over the lives of the respective securities. Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in-lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Paydown gains and losses on mortgage and asset-backed securities are recorded as adjustments to interest income. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

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

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

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

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E.

Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s

 

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  taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

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

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

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Lower-Rated Securities — The Fund may invest in lower-quality debt securities, i.e., “junk bonds”. Investments in lower-rated securities or unrated securities of comparable quality tend to be more sensitive to economic conditions than higher rated securities. Junk bonds involve a greater risk of default by the issuer because such securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to other creditors’ claims.
J. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

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

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

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

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

L.

Futures Contracts — The Fund may enter into futures contracts to manage exposure to interest rate, equity and market price movements and/or currency risks. A futures contract is an agreement between Counterparties to purchase or sell a specified underlying security, currency or commodity (or delivery of a cash settlement price, in the case of an index future) for a fixed price at a future date. The Fund currently invests only in exchange-traded futures and they are standardized as to maturity date and underlying financial instrument. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into futures contracts are satisfied by the segregation of specific securities or cash as collateral at the futures commission merchant (broker). During the period the futures contracts are open, changes in the value of the contracts are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by recalculating the value of the contracts on a daily basis. Subsequent or variation margin payments are received or made depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the contracts are closed or expire, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from, or cost of, the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract. The net realized gain (loss) and the change in unrealized gain (loss)

 

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  on futures contracts held during the period is included on the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with futures contracts are market risk and the absence of a liquid secondary market. If the Fund were unable to liquidate a futures contract and/or enter into an offsetting closing transaction, the Fund would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the value of the contracts and continue to be required to maintain the margin deposits on the futures contracts. Futures contracts have minimal Counterparty risk since the exchange’s clearinghouse, as Counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Risks may exceed amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
M. Dollar Rolls and Forward Commitment Transactions — The Fund may enter into dollar roll transactions to enhance the Fund’s performance. The Fund executes its dollar roll transactions in the to be announced (“TBA”) market whereby the Fund makes a forward commitment to purchase a security and, instead of accepting delivery, the position is offset by the sale of the security with a simultaneous agreement to repurchase at a future date.

The Fund accounts for dollar roll transactions as purchases and sales and realizes gains and losses on these transactions. These transactions increase the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate. The Fund will segregate liquid assets in an amount equal to its dollar roll commitments. Dollar roll transactions may be considered borrowings under the 1940 Act.

Dollar roll transactions involve the risk that a Counterparty to the transaction may fail to complete the transaction. If this occurs, the Fund may lose the opportunity to purchase or sell the security at the agreed upon price. Dollar roll transactions also involve the risk that the value of the securities retained by the Fund may decline below the price of the securities that the Fund has sold but is obligated to purchase under the agreement.

N. Swap Agreements — The Fund may enter into various swap transactions, including interest rate, total return, index, currency and credit default swap contracts (“CDS”) for investment purposes or to manage interest rate, currency or credit risk. Such transactions are agreements between Counterparties. A swap agreement may be negotiated bilaterally and traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) between two parties (“uncleared/OTC”) or, in some instances, must be transacted through a future commission merchant (“FCM”) and cleared through a clearinghouse that serves as a central Counterparty (“centrally cleared swap”). These agreements may contain among other conditions, events of default and termination events, and various covenants and representations such as provisions that require the Fund to maintain a pre-determined level of net assets, and/or provide limits regarding the decline of the Fund’s NAV over specific periods of time. If the Fund were to trigger such provisions and have open derivative positions at that time, the Counterparty may be able to terminate such agreement and request immediate payment in an amount equal to the net liability positions, if any.

Interest rate, total return, index, and currency swap agreements are two-party contracts entered into primarily to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of returns) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments. The gross returns to be exchanged or “swapped” between the parties are calculated with respect to a notional amount, i.e., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate or return of an underlying asset, in a particular foreign currency, or in a “basket” of securities representing a particular index.

In a centrally cleared swap, the Fund’s ultimate Counterparty is a central clearinghouse. The Fund initially will enter into centrally cleared swaps through an executing broker. When a fund enters into a centrally cleared swap, it must deliver to the central Counterparty (via the FCM) an amount referred to as “initial margin.” Initial margin requirements are determined by the central Counterparty, but an FCM may require additional initial margin above the amount required by the central Counterparty. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into centrally cleared swaps are satisfied by cash or securities as collateral at the FCM. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated on the Schedule of Investments and cash deposited is recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. During the term of a cleared swap agreement, a “variation margin” amount may be required to be paid by the Fund or may be received by the Fund, based on the daily change in price of the underlying reference instrument subject to the swap agreement and is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities until the centrally cleared swap is terminated at which time a realized gain or loss is recorded.

A CDS is an agreement between Counterparties to exchange the credit risk of an issuer. A buyer of a CDS is said to buy protection by paying a fixed payment over the life of the agreement and in some situations an upfront payment to the seller of the CDS. If a defined credit event occurs (such as payment default or bankruptcy), the Fund as a protection buyer would cease paying its fixed payment, the Fund would deliver eligible bonds issued by the reference entity to the seller, and the seller would pay the full notional value, or the “par value”, of the referenced obligation to the Fund. A seller of a CDS is said to sell protection and thus would receive a fixed payment over the life of the agreement and an upfront payment, if applicable. If a credit event occurs, the Fund as a protection seller would cease to receive the fixed payment stream, the Fund would pay the buyer “par value” or the full notional value of the referenced obligation, and the Fund would receive the eligible bonds issued by the reference entity. In turn, these bonds may be sold in order to realize a recovery value. Alternatively, the seller of the CDS and its Counterparty may agree to net the notional amount and the market value of the bonds and make a cash payment equal to the difference to the buyer of protection. If no credit event occurs, the Fund receives the fixed payment over the life of the agreement. As the seller, the Fund would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the CDS. In connection with these agreements, cash and securities may be identified as collateral in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default under the swap agreement or bankruptcy/insolvency of a party to the swap agreement. If a Counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the Fund may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding. The Fund may obtain only limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from Counterparty risk, either as the protection seller or as the protection buyer, is the value of the contract. The risk may be mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Fund and the Counterparty and by the designation of collateral by the Counterparty to cover the Fund’s exposure to the Counterparty.

Implied credit spreads represent the current level at which protection could be bought or sold given the terms of the existing CDS contract and serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk of the CDS. An implied spread that has widened or increased since entry into the initial contract may indicate a deteriorating credit profile and increased risk of default for the reference entity. A declining or narrowing spread may indicate an improving credit profile or decreased risk of default for the reference entity. Alternatively, credit spreads may increase or decrease reflecting the general tolerance for risk in the credit markets.

 

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An interest rate swap is an agreement between Counterparties pursuant to which the parties exchange a floating rate payment for a fixed rate payment based on a specified notional amount.

Changes in the value of centrally cleared and OTC swap agreements are recognized as unrealized gains (losses) in the Statement of Operations by “marking to market” on a daily basis to reflect the value of the swap agreement at the end of each trading day. Payments received or paid at the beginning of the agreement are reflected as such on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and may be referred to as upfront payments. The Fund accrues for the fixed payment stream and amortizes upfront payments, if any, on swap agreements on a daily basis with the net amount, recorded as a component of realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of a swap agreement is recorded as realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations. The Fund segregates cash or liquid securities having a value at least equal to the amount of the potential obligation of a Fund under any swap transaction. Cash held as collateral is recorded as deposits with brokers on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Entering into these agreements involves, to varying degrees, lack of liquidity and elements of credit, market, and Counterparty risk in excess of amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that a swap is difficult to sell or liquidate; the Counterparty does not honor its obligations under the agreement and unfavorable interest rates and market fluctuations. It is possible that developments in the swaps market, including potential government regulation, could adversely affect the Fund’s ability to terminate existing swap agreements or to realize amounts to be received under such agreements. A short position in a security poses more risk than holding the same security long. As there is no limit on how much the price of the security can increase, the Fund’s exposure is unlimited.

Notional amounts of each individual credit default swap agreement outstanding as of December 31, 2017 for which the Fund is the seller of protection are disclosed in the open swap agreements table. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations, upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement, or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements entered into by the Fund for the same referenced entity or entities.

O. Leverage Risk — Leverage exists when the Fund can lose more than it originally invests because it purchases or sells an instrument or enters into a transaction without investing an amount equal to the full economic exposure of the instrument or transaction.
P. Collateral — To the extent the Fund has designated or segregated a security as collateral and that security is subsequently sold, it is the Fund’s practice to replace such collateral no later than the next business day.

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

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

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $500 million

    0 .45%   

Next $500 million

    0 .425%   

Next $1.5 billion

    0 .40%   

Next $2.5 billion

    0 .375%   

Over $5 billion

    0 .35%         

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.45%.

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

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least April 30, 2019, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 0.61% and Series II shares to 0.86% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on April 30, 2019. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $79,181 and reimbursed Fund expenses of $93,145.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $50,000 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $25,307 for fees paid to insurance companies.

 

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The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

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

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

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

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

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Investments in Securities                                     

Bonds & Notes

  $        $ 11,951,367        $        $ 11,951,367  

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities

             2,933,577                   2,933,577  

Asset-Backed Securities

             2,656,868                   2,656,868  

U.S. Treasury Securities

             1,538,903                   1,538,903  

Preferred Stocks

    197,240          7,105                   204,345  

Municipal Obligations

             64,271                   64,271  

Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests

             59,581                   59,581  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

             268                   268  

Money Market Funds

    3,763,624                            3,763,624  

Total Investments in Securities

    3,960,864          19,211,940                   23,172,804  
Other Investments — Assets*                                     

Futures Contracts

    1,206                            1,206  
Other Investments — Liabilities*                                     

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

             (2,322                 (2,322

Futures Contracts

    (5,016                          (5,016
      (5,016        (2,322                 (7,338

Total Other Investments

    (3,810        (2,322                 (6,132

Total Investments

  $ 3,957,054        $ 19,209,618        $        $ 23,166,672  

 

* Unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

NOTE 4—Derivative Investments

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

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End

The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of December 31, 2017:

 

    Value  
Derivative Assets   Currency Risk      Interest Rate Risk      Total  

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts — Exchange-Traded(a)

  $      $ 1,206      $ 1,206  

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

           (1,206      (1,206

Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements

  $      $      $  
    Value  
Derivative Liabilities   Currency Risk      Interest Rate Risk      Total  

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts — Exchange-Traded(a)

  $      $ (5,016    $ (5,016

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

    (2,322             (2,322

Total Derivative Liabilities

    (2,322      (5,016      (7,338

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

           5,016        5,016  

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

  $ (2,322    $      $ (2,322

 

(a)  The daily variation margin receivable (payable) at period-end is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The table below reflects the Fund’s exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative transactions as of December 31, 2017.

 

    Financial Derivative
Assets
     Financial Derivative
Liabilities
     Net Value of
Derivatives
     Collateral
(Received)/Pledged
    

Net

Amount

 
Counterparty   Forward Foreign
Currency Contracts
     Forward Foreign
Currency Contracts
        Non-Cash      Cash     

Barclays Bank PLC

  $      $ (2,322    $ (2,322    $      $      $ (2,322

Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended December 31, 2017

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

 

    Location of Gain (Loss) on
Statement of Operations
 
     Credit
Risk
     Currency
Risk
     Interest
Rate Risk
     Total  

Realized Gain (Loss):

          

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $      $ (3,444    $      $ (3,444

Futures contracts

                  (98,763      (98,763

Swap agreements

    (3,107                    (3,107

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

          

Forward foreign currency contracts

           (2,322             (2,322

Futures contracts

                  (12,962      (12,962

Swap agreements

    2,859                      2,859  

Total

  $ (248    $ (5,766    $ (111,725    $ (117,739

The table below summarizes the twelve month average notional value of futures contracts, the six month average notional value of forward foreign currency contracts and the five month average notional value of swap agreements outstanding during the period.

 

     Forward Foreign
Currency Contracts
       Futures
Contracts
       Swap
Agreements
 

Average notional value

  $ 197,491        $ 4,144,158        $ 250,000  

NOTE 5—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


NOTE 6—Cash Balances

The Fund may borrow for leveraging in an amount up to 5% of the Fund’s total assets (excluding the amount borrowed) at the time the borrowing is made. In doing so, the Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets.

NOTE 7—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 651,274        $ 651,057  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 613,154  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    399,564  

Net unrealized appreciation — foreign currencies

    1,054  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (52,846

Shares of beneficial interest

    19,488,001  

Total net assets

  $ 20,448,927  

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to forward foreign currency contracts and straddle loss deferral.

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

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

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 8—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $58,435,584 and $57,689,832, respectively. During the same period, purchases and sales of U.S. Treasury obligations were $15,762,975 and $15,792,060, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 500,953  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (101,389

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 399,564  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $22,767,108.

NOTE 9—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of expired capital loss carryforward, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $49,450, undistributed net realized gain was increased by $7,177,411 and shares of beneficial interest was decreased by $7,226,861. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


NOTE 10—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    1,139,378      $ 7,342,799        234,703      $ 1,481,864  

Series II

    2        14        2        14  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    101,948        647,374        102,079        646,158  

Series II

    568        3,588        716        4,517  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (545,804      (3,501,473      (412,191      (2,591,994

Series II

    (1,551      (9,826      (6,221      (40,046

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    694,541      $ 4,482,476        (80,912    $ (499,487

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 84% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


NOTE 11—Financial Highlights

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

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(a)
    Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                       

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 6.21     $ 0.22     $ 0.17     $ 0.39     $ (0.22   $ 6.38       6.34   $ 20,326       0.60 %(d)      1.58 %(d)      3.46 %(d)      407

Year ended 12/31/16

    6.07       0.23       0.18       0.41       (0.27     6.21       6.66       15,485       0.55       1.68       3.71       474  

Year ended 12/31/15

    6.39       0.24       (0.26     (0.02     (0.30     6.07       (0.37     15,587       0.65       1.73       3.81       416  

Year ended 12/31/14

    6.23       0.26       0.24       0.50       (0.34     6.39       8.03       17,821       0.75       1.77       4.04       255  

Year ended 12/31/13

    6.54       0.27       (0.27     0.00       (0.31     6.23       0.05       19,671       0.75       1.76       4.18       150  

Series II

                       

Year ended 12/31/17

    6.19       0.20       0.16       0.36       (0.20     6.35       5.89       123       0.85 (d)      1.83 (d)      3.21 (d)      407  

Year ended 12/31/16

    6.04       0.22       0.18       0.40       (0.25     6.19       6.52       126       0.80       1.93       3.46       474  

Year ended 12/31/15

    6.36       0.22       (0.26     (0.04     (0.28     6.04       (0.64     156       0.90       1.98       3.56       416  

Year ended 12/31/14

    6.19       0.24       0.24       0.48       (0.31     6.36       7.85       161       1.00       2.02       3.79       255  

Year ended 12/31/13

    6.50       0.25       (0.27     (0.02     (0.29     6.19       (0.26     172       1.00       2.01       3.93       150  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $17,471 and $125 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

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

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

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

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

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

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

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class   Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
    ACTUAL    

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before

expenses)

    Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
   
Series I   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,017.50      $ 3.00     $ 1,022.23      $ 3.01       0.59
Series II     1,000.00       1,014.60        4.27       1,020.97        4.28       0.84  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


Tax Information

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

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

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    1.38

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    3.28

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

Invesco V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

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

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund

 

 

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The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

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

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

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

 

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

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

 

Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                                              VIDDI-AR-1            02092018    0937


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund (the Fund) underperformed the Russell 1000 Value Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

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

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares       8.58 %
Series II Shares       8.35
S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)       21.83
Russell 1000 Value Index (Style-Specific Index)       13.66
Lipper VUF Large-Cap Value Funds Index (Peer Group Index)       14.65

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

The US economy saw continued expansion throughout the year ended December 31, 2017. Gross domestic product – the value of all goods and services produced in the US –increased in the first three quarters of 2017. Inflation remained subdued even as unemployment continued its multiyear decline.

    Given signs of an improving economy, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the reporting period, increasing the target rate by 25 basis points each time.1 (A basis point is 0.01%.) At the close of the reporting period, Fed policy remained accommodative, and the fed funds target rate stood at a range of 1.25% to 1.50%.1

    The stock market rally that began after the 2016 presidential election continued throughout the reporting period, fueled by generally positive economic data, improved corporate earnings and increased consumer confidence. After much debate in Congress, a tax reform bill was signed into law in December 2017. While its enactment further strengthened stocks, its effect on the US economy remains

uncertain.

    Within the S&P 500 Index, information technology (IT) was the best-performing sector for the year, while telecommunication services and energy were the worst-performing sectors. It is important to view the market’s performance within the context of a full market cycle. This cycle, which began in March 2009, is one of the longest expansions on record with one of the largest bull markets, despite a historically low recovery in revenue versus previous cycle troughs.2 We continue to remain focused on our assessment of each investment’s risk-reward profile.

    During the year, our management discipline remained unchanged. Our total return approach continued to emphasize long-term capital appreciation, current income and capital preservation. We believe the Fund may serve as an equity foundation within a well-diversified asset allocation strategy, complementing more aggressive and cyclical investments. We look for dividend-paying companies with strong profitability, solid balance sheets and capital allocation policies that support sustained or increasing dividends and share repurchases. We perform extensive

 

fundamental research, incorporating both financial statement analysis and an assessment of the potential reward relative to the downside risk, to determine a fair valuation over our two- to three-year investment horizon for each stock. We believe this process may provide a valuable combination of dividend income, price appreciation and capital preservation. We also maintain a rigorous sell discipline and consider selling or reducing shares in stocks that no longer meet our investment criteria.

    During the year, holdings in the financials sector were the largest contributors to the Fund’s performance. American Express and Hartford Financial Services were among the top individual contributors. The share price of American Express rose as the company’s co-branded card business stabilized amid a backdrop of technological and competitive industry changes. The company also showed strong top-line growth and raised its earnings guidance as it executed on its strategy to expand lending into the small and medium market channels. The company’s long-term chief executive officer also announced his retirement, putting an end to an overhang on the stock over succession plans. Hartford’s stock price appreciated following an expansion in earnings within its property and casualty operations and management’s renewed focus on improving underwriting results in its personal auto lines operation. The stock also benefited from management’s announced intention to sell its run-off life and annuity business following a favorable state regulatory ruling over divesting non-core businesses.

    Consumer staples holding Heineken was also a large contributor to Fund performance during the year. The company benefited from its strategy to portray its products as “premium” beverages as well

 
Portfolio Composition

By sector

% of total net assets

Consumer Staples    19.7%
Utilities    15.5   
Financials    14.0   
Industrials    8.9   
Energy    7.5   
Consumer Discretionary    7.2   
Health Care    6.7   
Telecommunication Services    5.5   
Materials    2.8   
Real Estate    1.5   
Information Technology    0.9   

Money Market Funds

Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

   9.8   
Top 10 Equity Holdings*

% of total net assets

  1. General Mills, Inc.    3.3%

  2. AT&T Inc.

   3.0   

  3. Hartford Financial Services

      Group, Inc. (The)

   2.9   

  4. Coca-Cola Co. (The)

   2.6   

  5. Exelon Corp.

   2.5   

  6. Suncor Energy, Inc.

   2.3   

  7. PPL Corp.

   2.3   

  8. Proctor & Gamble Co. (The)

   2.0   

  9. TOTAL S.A.

   2.0   

10. Dominion Energy, Inc.

   2.0   
Total Net Assets   $679.7 million
Total Number of Holdings*   71

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

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

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as from stability in Mexico and strength in many emerging markets. Heineken also completed its acquisition of Punch Taverns in the UK.

    Energy holding Nabors Industries was the largest detractor from the Fund’s performance during the year due to continued weakness in upstream drilling activity that further pressured rig profitability. We sold our position in the company by the end of the year. Consumer staples holding Campbell Soup was also a large detractor from Fund performance as the company saw slower growth during the year due to increased retail competition with the entry of online grocers and discounters. The company’s soup category also lost market share during the year and Campbell Soup announced it will acquire Snyder’s-Lance (not a Fund holding) to further shift its business mix to the growing snacks category.

    Telecommunication services holding BT Group also detracted from the Fund’s performance during the year. The company’s stock price declined due to losses within its global services business, as well as the loss of several key public service contracts in the UK. The company also faced regulatory uncertainty regarding the independence of its infrastructure unit and pricing regulation of its products.

    Within the Fund’s style-specific benchmark, IT, materials and financials were the best-performing sectors, while telecommunication services and energy were the worst-performing sectors during the year. The Fund’s underweight allocations to the IT and financials sectors detracted from the Fund’s performance relative to the style-specific benchmark. The Fund’s overweight allocation to the consumer staples sector also detracted from relative performance, as did the Fund’s large cash position in a rising market environment. While the Fund’s cash position was higher-than-normal for much of the year, it decreased and ended the reporting period closer to normal levels. Strong stock selection in and underweight allocation to the energy sector helped the Fund’s relative performance. The Fund used currency forward contracts for the purpose of hedging currency exposure of some of the non-US-based companies held in the portfolio and not for speculative purposes or leverage. The use of currency forward contracts had a very small negative impact on the Fund’s performance during the year.

    The Fund has successfully navigated multiple market cycles over its history with a consistent long-term fundamentally-focused process that emphasizes capital appreciation, current income and capital preservation.

    It has been our privilege to manage Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund, and we thank you for your continued investment.

 

1 Source: US Federal Reserve
2 Source(s): National Bureau of Economic Research, Ned Davis Research and FactSet Research Systems Inc.

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

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

 

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Meggan Walsh

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager and Head of Invesco’s Dividend Value Team, is lead manager of

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund. She joined Invesco in 1991. Ms. Walsh earned a BS in finance from the University of Maryland and an MBA from Loyola University Maryland.

 

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Robert Botard

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund. He joined

Invesco in 1993. Mr. Botard earned a BBA in finance and a BBA in international business from The University of Texas at Austin. He also earned a Master of International Management degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
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Kristina Bradshaw

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund. She

joined Invesco in 2006. Ms. Bradshaw earned a BBA with honors from The University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business.

 

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Chris McMeans

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager is manager of Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund. He

joined Invesco in 2008. Mr. McMeans earned a BA in economics from The University of Texas at Austin and an MBA with honors from the University of Houston.
 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

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

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

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1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (3/1/90)       8.24 %
10 Years       6.94
  5 Years       13.47
  1 Year       8.58
Series II Shares          
Inception (6/5/00)       5.73 %
10 Years       6.68
  5 Years       13.21
  1 Year       8.35

Effective June 1, 2010, Class X and Class Y shares of the predecessor fund, Morgan Stanley Variable Investment Dividend Growth Portfolio, advised by Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Inc. were reorganized into Series I and Series II shares, respectively, of Invesco V.I. Dividend Growth Fund (renamed Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund on April 30, 2012). Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Series I and Series II shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco V.I. Dividend Growth Fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future

results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The net annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.68% and 0.93%, respectively.1 The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.70% and 0.95%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase

shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

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

 

1 Total annual Fund operating expenses after any contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser in effect through at least June 30, 2019. See current prospectus for more information.
 

 

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Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund’s investment objective is to provide reasonable current income and long-term growth of income and capital.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    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.

    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. 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.

    Value investing style risk. A value investing style subjects the Fund to the risk that the valuations never improve or that

the returns on value equity securities are less than returns on other styles of investing or the overall stock market.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

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

    

 

 

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–90.24%

 

Aerospace & Defense–1.69%  

General Dynamics Corp.

    37,195      $ 7,567,323  

Raytheon Co.

    20,998        3,944,474  
               11,511,797  
Air Freight & Logistics–1.27%  

United Parcel Service, Inc.–Class B

    72,755        8,668,758  
Apparel Retail–0.74%  

TJX Cos., Inc. (The)

    66,231        5,064,022  
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods–1.02%  

Columbia Sportswear Co.

    55,248        3,971,226  

Tapestry, Inc.

    66,798        2,954,476  
               6,925,702  
Asset Management & Custody Banks–0.95%  

Federated Investors, Inc.–Class B

    118,241        4,266,135  

Legg Mason, Inc.

    52,022        2,183,884  
               6,450,019  
Brewers–1.63%  

Heineken N.V. (Netherlands)

    106,407        11,098,103  
Consumer Finance–1.72%  

American Express Co.

    118,035        11,722,056  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–0.92%  

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

    53,635        6,285,486  
Electric Utilities–10.63%  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

    132,541        9,751,041  

Duke Energy Corp.

    122,239        10,281,522  

Entergy Corp.

    156,513        12,738,593  

Exelon Corp.

    433,094        17,068,235  

PPL Corp.

    497,947        15,411,460  

SSE PLC (United Kingdom)

    391,525        6,977,492  
               72,228,343  
Electrical Components & Equipment–2.61%  

ABB Ltd. (Switzerland)

    319,358        8,541,717  

Emerson Electric Co.

    132,053        9,202,774  
               17,744,491  
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–0.42%  

Agrium Inc. (Canada)

    24,654        2,835,926  
Food Distributors–1.37%  

Sysco Corp.

    153,340        9,312,338  
General Merchandise Stores–1.80%  

Target Corp.

    187,216        12,215,844  
Health Care Equipment–0.75%  

Stryker Corp.

    33,035        5,115,140  
     Shares      Value  
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–0.51%  

Accor S.A. (France)

    66,962      $ 3,451,464  
Household Products–3.37%  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    77,015        9,292,630  

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

    148,489        13,643,169  
               22,935,799  
Housewares & Specialties–0.39%  

Newell Brands, Inc.

    86,692        2,678,783  
Human Resource & Employment Services–0.51%  

Robert Half International, Inc.

    61,913        3,438,648  
Industrial Conglomerates–0.82%  

Siemens AG (Germany)

    40,057        5,557,641  
Industrial Machinery–2.02%  

Flowserve Corp.

    217,346        9,156,787  

Pentair PLC (United Kingdom)

    64,370        4,545,809  
               13,702,596  
Integrated Oil & Gas–5.05%  

Royal Dutch Shell PLC–Class B (United Kingdom)

    156,588        5,281,034  

Suncor Energy, Inc. (Canada)

    420,562        15,441,910  

TOTAL S.A. (France)

    246,362        13,592,537  
               34,315,481  
Integrated Telecommunication Services–5.50%  

AT&T Inc.

    516,142        20,067,601  

BT Group PLC (United Kingdom)

    2,338,310        8,561,254  

Deutsche Telekom AG (Germany)

    492,639        8,736,407  
               37,365,262  
Motorcycle Manufacturers–1.14%  

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

    152,189        7,743,376  
Movies & Entertainment–0.81%  

Time Warner Inc.

    60,055        5,493,231  
Multi-Line Insurance–2.85%  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    343,711        19,344,055  
Multi-Utilities–4.82%  

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

    129,380        10,990,831  

Dominion Energy, Inc.

    167,392        13,568,796  

Sempra Energy

    76,934        8,225,783  
               32,785,410  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–0.79%  

Baker Hughes, a GE Co.

    170,830        5,405,061  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–1.66%  

ConocoPhillips

    205,751        11,293,672  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund


     Shares      Value  
Packaged Foods & Meats–7.95%  

Campbell Soup Co.

    178,918      $ 8,607,745  

Danone S.A. (France)

    55,581        4,659,584  

General Mills, Inc.

    380,187        22,541,287  

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

    123,024        9,566,346  

Mondelez International, Inc.–Class A

    202,287        8,657,884  
               54,032,846  
Paper Packaging–2.36%  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    32,570        3,740,990  

International Paper Co.

    142,190        8,238,489  

Sonoco Products Co.

    75,988        4,038,002  
               16,017,481  
Personal Products–0.77%  

L’Oreal S.A. (France)

    23,610        5,230,103  
Pharmaceuticals–5.94%  

Bayer AG (Germany)

    53,211        6,617,848  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    197,814        12,122,042  

Eli Lilly and Co.

    120,924        10,213,241  

Johnson & Johnson

    43,509        6,079,078  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    95,461        5,371,590  
               40,403,799  
Property & Casualty Insurance–1.02%  

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

    50,883        6,901,770  
Regional Banks–7.48%  

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

    43,564        4,123,333  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    274,235        8,320,290  

KeyCorp

    334,908        6,755,094  

M&T Bank Corp.

    67,426        11,529,172  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    61,238        8,836,031  
     Shares      Value  
Regional Banks–(continued)     

Zions Bancorp.

    221,305      $ 11,248,933  
               50,812,853  
Restaurants–0.80%  

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

    56,895        5,463,058  
Soft Drinks–2.56%  

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

    378,599        17,370,122  
Specialized REIT’s–1.53%  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    294,197        10,373,386  
Tobacco–2.07%  

Altria Group, Inc.

    82,748        5,909,035  

Philip Morris International Inc.

    77,556        8,193,791  
               14,102,826  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $460,803,249)

 

     613,396,748  

Money Market Funds–9.87%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18%(b)

    23,470,270        23,470,270  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40%(b)

    16,760,982        16,762,658  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(b)

    26,823,166        26,823,166  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $67,057,720)

 

     67,056,094  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–100.11%
(Cost $527,860,969)

 

     680,452,842  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(0.11)%

 

     (735,643

NET ASSETS–100.00%

 

   $ 679,717,199  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

REIT  

– Real Estate Investment Trust

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund


Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  
Settlement
Date
          Contract to     

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
     Counterparty    Deliver      Receive     

01/23/2018

     Citigroup Global Markets Inc.      USD       44,921        CAD       57,153      $ 568  

01/23/2018

     Citigroup Global Markets Inc.      USD       41,308        EUR       34,887        616  

01/23/2018

     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.      USD       7,742,537        CAD       9,930,081        161,007  

01/23/2018

     Merrill Lynch International      USD       29,301        CAD       37,354        430  

01/23/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      USD       152,130        CAD       194,877        2,977  

Subtotal — Appreciation

                                       165,598  

01/23/2018

     Citigroup Global Markets Inc.      CAD       3,356,047        USD       2,632,122        (39,022

01/23/2018

     Citigroup Global Markets Inc.      EUR       6,121,709        USD       7,225,720        (130,748

01/23/2018

     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.      CAD       5,100,260        USD       3,996,015        (63,381

01/23/2018

     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.      EUR       6,351,938        USD       7,498,533        (134,601

01/23/2018

     Merrill Lynch International      EUR       6,100,603        USD       7,201,410        (129,696

01/23/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      CAD       3,356,047        USD       2,632,865        (38,279

01/23/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      EUR       6,269,005        USD       7,401,604        (131,869

Subtotal — Depreciation

                                       (667,596

Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — Currency Risk

                                     $ (501,998

Currency Abbreviations:

 

CAD  

– Canadian Dollar

EUR  

– Euro

USD  

– U.S. Dollar

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $460,803,249)

  $ 613,396,748  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $67,057,720)

    67,056,094  

Other investments:

 

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

    165,598  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $5,100)

    6,413  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

    550,488  

Fund shares sold

    141,323  

Dividends

    1,190,087  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    89,495  

Total assets

    682,596,246  

Liabilities:

 

Other investments:

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

    667,596  

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

    926,706  

Fund shares reacquired

    760,733  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    363,510  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    833  

Accrued other operating expenses

    31,732  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    127,937  

Total liabilities

    2,879,047  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 679,717,199  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 494,584,389  

Undistributed net investment income

    13,200,591  

Undistributed net realized gain

    19,839,943  

Net unrealized appreciation

    152,092,276  
    $ 679,717,199  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 437,103,636  

Series II

  $ 242,613,563  

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

 

Series I

    16,079,945  

Series II

    8,984,240  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 27.18  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 27.00  

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $264,218)

  $ 17,500,764  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

    648,269  

Total investment income

    18,149,033  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    3,134,430  

Administrative services fees

    1,004,014  

Custodian fees

    37,893  

Distribution fees — Series II

    578,739  

Transfer agent fees

    22,287  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    33,785  

Reports to shareholders

    69,156  

Professional services fees

    40,621  

Other

    8,542  

Total expenses

    4,929,467  

Less: Fees waived

    (97,940

Net expenses

    4,831,527  

Net investment income

    13,317,506  

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investment securities

    25,838,951  

Foreign currencies

    1,769  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (1,875,503
      23,965,217  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 

Investment securities

    18,187,786  

Foreign currencies

    481  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (784,599
      17,403,668  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    41,368,885  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 54,686,391  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 13,317,506      $ 10,874,801  

Net realized gain

    23,965,217        25,956,331  

Change in net unrealized appreciation

    17,403,668        40,354,776  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    54,686,391        77,185,908  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (7,270,269      (5,214,115

Series ll

    (3,521,736      (2,189,930

Total distributions from net investment income

    (10,792,005      (7,404,045

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

    (14,902,165       

Series ll

    (8,103,670       

Total distributions from net realized gains

    (23,005,835       

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (16,772,830      57,813,882  

Series ll

    20,130,628        61,825,573  

Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions

    3,357,798        119,639,455  

Net increase in net assets

    24,246,349        189,421,318  

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    655,470,850        466,049,532  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $13,200,591 and $10,458,704, respectively)

  $ 679,717,199      $ 655,470,850  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

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

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

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

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

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

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

 

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund


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

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

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

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

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

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

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

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

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

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

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

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

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

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

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

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

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

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

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

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

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

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

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $250 million

    0 .545%   

Next $750 million

    0 .42%   

Next $1 billion

    0 .395%   

Over $2 billion

    0 .37%         

 

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For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.47%.

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

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 2.00% and Series II shares to 2.25% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $97,940.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $159,534 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $844,480 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

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

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

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

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

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

 

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The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Investments in Securities                                     

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

  $ 543,167,158        $ 70,229,590        $        $ 613,396,748  

Money Market Funds

    67,056,094                            67,056,094  

Total Investments in Securities

    610,223,252          70,229,590                   680,452,842  
Other Investments — Assets*                                     

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

             165,598                   165,598  
Other Investments — Liabilities*                                     

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

             (667,596                 (667,596

Total Other Investments

             (501,998                 (501,998

Total Investments

  $ 610,223,252        $ 69,727,592        $        $ 679,950,844  

 

* Unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

NOTE 4—Derivative Investments

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

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

Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End

The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of December 31, 2017:

 

    Value  
Derivative Assets   Currency
Risk
 

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

  $ 165,598  

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

     

Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements

  $ 165,598  
    Value  
Derivative Liabilities   Currency
Risk
 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

  $ (667,596

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

     

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

  $ (667,596

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The table below reflects the Fund’s exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative transactions as of December 31, 2017.

 

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

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

  $ 1,184      $ (169,770    $ (168,586    $      $      $ (168,586

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

    161,007        (197,982      (36,975                    (36,975

Merrill Lynch International

    430        (129,696      (129,266                    (129,266

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

    2,977        (170,148      (167,171                    (167,171

Total

  $ 165,598      $ (667,596    $ (501,998    $      $      $ (501,998

 

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Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended December 31, 2017

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

 

    Location of Gain (Loss) on
Statement of Operations
 
    

Currency

Risk

 

Realized Gain (Loss):

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $ (1,875,503

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (784,599

Total

  $ (2,660,102

The table below summarizes the average notional value of forward foreign currency contracts outstanding during the period.

 

     Forward
Foreign Currency
Contracts
 

Average notional value

  $ 31,272,899  

NOTE 5—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

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

NOTE 6—Cash Balances

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

NOTE 7—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 10,792,005        $ 7,404,045  

Long-term capital gain

    23,005,835           

Total distributions

  $ 33,797,840        $ 7,404,045  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 13,314,207  

Undistributed long-term gain

    19,907,580  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    152,022,238  

Net unrealized appreciation — foreign currencies

    2,402  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (113,617

Shares of beneficial interest

    494,584,389  

Total net assets

  $ 679,717,199  

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

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

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010

 

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can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 8—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $106,200,499 and $94,196,885, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 158,682,997  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (6,660,759

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 152,022,238  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $527,928,606.

NOTE 9—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of real estate investment trust distributions, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $216,386 and undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $216,386. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 10—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    1,525,555      $ 41,126,302        4,800,783      $ 118,506,697  

Series II

    1,317,421        35,352,684        3,129,929        77,280,863  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    845,631        22,172,434        206,092        5,214,115  

Series II

    446,102        11,625,406        86,971        2,189,930  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (2,963,737      (80,071,566      (2,670,659      (65,906,930

Series II

    (998,279      (26,847,462      (717,830      (17,645,220

Net increase in share activity

    172,693      $ 3,357,798        4,835,286      $ 119,639,455  

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 65% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

 

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NOTE 11—Financial Highlights

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

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(a)
    Net gains
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
   

Ratio of net
investment
income

to average
net assets

    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    $26.38       $0.56       $1.65       $2.21       $(0.46)     $ (0.95     $(1.41)       $27.18       8.58   $ 437,104       0.64 %(d)      0.65 %(d)      2.06 %(d)      16

Year ended 12/31/16

    23.27       0.50       2.93       3.43       (0.32           (0.32     26.38       14.81       439,857       0.66       0.68       2.02       14  

Year ended 12/31/15

    23.21       0.43       0.04       0.47       (0.41           (0.41     23.27       2.07       333,573       0.70       0.71       1.84       15  

Year ended 12/31/14

    20.93       0.40       2.26       2.66       (0.38           (0.38     23.21       12.83       330,370       0.72       0.73       1.80       6  

Year ended 12/31/13

    16.34       0.33       4.70       5.03       (0.44           (0.44     20.93       31.04       321,581       0.71       0.72       1.76       20  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    26.23       0.49       1.64       2.13       (0.41     (0.95     (1.36     27.00       8.31       242,614       0.89 (d)      0.90 (d)      1.81 (d)      16  

Year ended 12/31/16

    23.16       0.43       2.92       3.35       (0.28           (0.28     26.23       14.54       215,614       0.91       0.93       1.77       14  

Year ended 12/31/15

    23.11       0.37       0.04       0.41       (0.36           (0.36     23.16       1.82       132,477       0.95       0.96       1.59       15  

Year ended 12/31/14

    20.85       0.34       2.25       2.59       (0.33           (0.33     23.11       12.54       105,813       0.97       0.98       1.55       6  

Year ended 12/31/13

    16.28       0.29       4.69       4.98       (0.41           (0.41     20.85       30.76       97,628       0.96       0.97       1.51       20  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $440,393 and $231,496 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

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

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

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

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

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

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

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

            ACTUAL    

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before

expenses)

        
Class   Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
    Ending
Account  Value
(12/31/17)1
    Expenses
Paid  During
Period2
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
    Expenses
Paid  During
Period2
   

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

 
Series I   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,049.90     $ 3.26     $ 1,022.03     $ 3.21       0.63
Series II     1,000.00       1,049.10       4.55       1,020.77       4.48       0.88  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund


Tax Information

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

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

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

  $ 23,005,835  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    100.00

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0.00

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

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

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

Invesco V.I. Diversified Dividend Fund


 

 

LOGO  

Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund

 

 

LOGO

 

 

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

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

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

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

 

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

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                          MS-VIEWSP-AR-1          02072018    1148


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Equally- Weighted S&P 500 Fund (the Fund) underperformed the S&P 500 Index.

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

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges. If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares

      18.58 %

Series II Shares

      18.33

S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)

      21.83

S&P 500 Equal Weight Index (Style-Specific Index)

      18.90

Lipper VUF Multi-Cap Core Funds Index (Peer Group Index)

      17.90

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Despite highly destructive hurricanes that threatened to derail a years-long economic recovery, the US economy continued to expand throughout the year ended December 31, 2017. Gross domestic product – the value of all goods and services produced in the US – expanded in the first three quarters of 2017. Inflation remained subdued even as unemployment continued its multiyear decline.

    Given signs of an improving economy, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the reporting period, most recently in December 2017; each rate hike was 25 basis points.1 (A basis point is 0.01%.) The Fed pledged that “realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation” will guide its future actions. At the close of the reporting period, Fed policy remained accommodative, and the fed funds target rate stood at a range of 1.25% to 1.50% – 75 basis points higher than at the start of the reporting period.1

    Higher inventories and a worsening outlook caused oil prices and many energy stocks to decline during the first half of 2017. However, oil prices rose significantly in the second half of the reporting period as expectations for lower supplies increased, partly due to continued OPEC production cuts, and demand began normalizing.

    Major US stock market indexes repeatedly hit all-time highs throughout the reporting period. The stock market rally that began after the 2016 presidential election continued throughout the reporting period, fueled by generally positive economic data, strong corporate earnings and improved consumer confidence. Finally, after much debate in Congress, a tax reform bill was signed into law in December 2017. While its enactment further strengthened stocks, its effect on the US economy remained uncertain.

    Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund seeks total return through growth of capital and current income. The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks represented in the S&P 500 Index. The Fund generally invests in

 

each common stock included in the S&P 500 Index in approximately equal proportions, which differs from the S&P 500 Index because stocks in the S&P 500 Index are represented in proportion to their market value or market capitalization. Due to the equally-weighted nature of the Fund and the capitalization-weighted nature of the S&P 500 Index, the Fund will lag when mega- and large-cap stocks outperform mid-cap stocks.

    During the reporting period, sectors that contributed the most to the Fund’s absolute performance were the information technology (IT), industrials, health care, financials and consumer discretionary sectors. Relative to the S&P 500 Index, an underweight allocation in the consumer staples and telecommunication services sectors and an overweight allocation in the materials sector contributed to Fund results.

    The consumer discretionary and IT sectors were the top detractors from the Fund’s relative performance. An overweight allocation in the consumer discretionary sector and an underweight allocation in the IT sector detracted from Fund results. In particular, underweight positions in Apple and Amazon.com led to relative underperformance due to the large weightings of these stocks in the S&P 500 Index coupled with their strong performance. In general, the Fund’s underweight exposure to mega-capitalization and overweight exposure to mid-capitalization stocks were key detractors.

    The most significant contributor to the Fund’s absolute and relative return was NRG Energy, the largest independent US power producer. During the reporting period, the company announced its plan to raise as much as $4 billion through asset sales and slash debt by $13 billion, which sent shares surging.

 
Portfolio Composition

By sector

% of total net assets

Consumer Discretionary    16.0%
Industrials    13.8   
Financials    13.2   
Information Technology    13.2   
Health Care    12.1   
Consumer Staples    6.8   
Energy    6.7   
Real Estate    6.5   
Utilities    5.2   
Materials    5.1   

Telecommunication Services

   0.6   

Money Market Funds

  

Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

   0.8   
Top 10 Equity Holdings*

% of total net assets

  1. Becton, Dickinson and Co.    0.3%

  2. Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

   0.3   

  3. Akamai Technologies, Inc.

   0.2   

  4. TechnipFMC PLC

   0.2   

  5. CenturyLink Inc.

   0.2   

  6. Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

   0.2   

  7. Coty Inc.-Class A

   0.2   

  8. Marathon Oil Corp.

   0.2   

  9. Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

   0.2   

10. Arconic Inc.

   0.2   
Total Net Assets   $244.9 million
Total Number of Holdings*   504

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

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


    Range Resources was the largest absolute detractor from Fund performance for the reporting period. The company struggled as industry-specific issues hampered the company. Another key detractor was Envision Healthcare whose stock price was hurt by a failure to meet earnings estimates.

    Please note, the Fund’s strategy is principally implemented through equity investments, but the Fund may also use S&P 500 futures contracts, which are derivative instruments used to gain exposure to the equity market. During the reporting period, the Fund invested in S&P 500 futures contracts, which generated a positive return and contributed to Fund performance. Derivatives can be a cost-effective way to gain exposure to asset classes. However, derivatives may amplify traditional investment risks through the creation of leverage and may be less liquid than traditional securities.

    We welcome new investors who joined the Fund during the year and thank you for your investment in Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund.

 

1 Source: US Federal Reserve

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

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

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Anthony Munchak

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500

Fund. He joined Invesco in 2000. Mr. Munchak earned a BS and an MS in finance from Boston College and an MBA from Bentley College.

 

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Glen Murphy

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500

Fund. He joined Invesco in 1995. Mr. Murphy earned a BA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an MS in finance from Boston College.

 

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Francis Orlando

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500

Fund. He joined Invesco in 1987. Mr. Orlando earned a BA in business administration from Merrimack College and an MBA from Boston University.

 

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Daniel Tsai

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500

Fund. He joined Invesco in 2000. Mr. Tsai earned a BS in mechanical engineering from National Taiwan University, an MS in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and an MS in computer science from Wayne State University.

 

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Anne Unflat

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund. She joined

Invesco in 1988. Ms. Unflat earned a BA in economics from Queens College and an MBA in finance from St. John’s University.

 

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Donna Chapman Wilson

Portfolio Manager and Director of Portfolio Management, is manager of Invesco V.I.

Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund. She joined Invesco in 1997. Ms. Chapman Wilson earned a BA in economics from Hampton University and an MBA in finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
 

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


 

Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

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

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

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1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (11/9/94)       10.94 %
10 Years       9.63
  5 Years       15.25
  1 Years       18.58
Series II Shares          
Inception (7/24/00)       8.93 %
10 Years       9.36
  5 Years       14.97
  1 Year       18.33

Effective June 1, 2010, Class X and Class Y shares of the predecessor fund, Morgan Stanley V.I. Select Dimensions Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund, advised by Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Inc. were reorganized into Series I and Series II shares, respectively, of Invesco V.I. Select Dimensions Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund (renamed Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund on April 30, 2012). Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Series I and Series II shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund. Share class returns will

differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.39% and 0.64%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco

Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

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

 

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund’s investment objective is to achieve a high level of total return on its assets through a combination of capital appreciation and current income.

Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Depositary receipts risk. Investing in depositary receipts involves the same risks as direct investments in foreign securities. In addition, the underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications or pass through any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities to the holders of such receipts. The Fund may therefore receive less timely information or have less control than if it invested directly in the foreign issuer.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

    Emerging markets securities risk.

Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertain

trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law and the enforcement of systems of taxation in many emerging market countries may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, investments in emerging markets securities may also be subject to additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information.

    Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    Indexing risk. The Fund is operated as a passively managed index fund and, therefore, the adverse performance of a particular security necessarily will not result in the elimination of the security from the Fund’s portfolio. Ordinarily, the Adviser will not sell the Fund’s portfolio securities except to reflect additions or deletions of the securities that comprise the Index, or as may be necessary to raise cash to pay Fund shareholders who sell Fund shares. As such, the Fund will be negatively affected by declines in the securities represented by the Index. Also, there is no guarantee that the Adviser will be able to correlate the Fund’s performance with that of the Index.

    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. 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.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

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

    The S&P 500® Equal Weight Index is the equally weighted version of the S&P 500 Index.

    The Lipper VUF Multi-Cap Core Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of multicap core variable insurance underlying funds tracked by Lipper.

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

 

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

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

 

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–99.21%

 

Advertising–0.39%  

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)

    23,845      $ 480,715  

Omnicom Group Inc.

    6,561        477,838  
               958,553  
Aerospace & Defense–2.42%  

Arconic Inc.

    19,704        536,934  

Boeing Co. (The)

    1,686        497,218  

General Dynamics Corp.

    2,407        489,704  

Harris Corp.

    3,365        476,652  

L3 Technologies, Inc.

    2,495        493,636  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    1,526        489,922  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    1,577        483,997  

Raytheon Co.

    2,570        482,775  

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

    3,581        485,655  

Textron Inc.

    8,791        497,483  

TransDigm Group, Inc.

    1,755        481,958  

United Technologies Corp.

    3,926        500,840  
               5,916,774  
Agricultural & Farm Machinery–0.20%  

Deere & Co.

    3,180        497,702  
Agricultural Products–0.19%  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

    11,615        465,529  
Air Freight & Logistics–0.80%  

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.(b)

    5,464        486,788  

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

    7,479        483,816  

FedEx Corp.

    2,002        499,579  

United Parcel Service, Inc.–Class B

    4,031        480,294  
               1,950,477  
Airlines–1.03%  

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

    6,913        508,175  

American Airlines Group Inc.

    9,450        491,683  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    9,018        505,008  

Southwest Airlines Co.

    7,613        498,271  

United Continental Holdings Inc.(c)

    7,586        511,296  
               2,514,433  
Alternative Carriers–0.22%  

CenturyLink Inc.

    32,866        548,205  
Apparel Retail–1.02%  

Foot Locker, Inc.

    10,721        502,600  

Gap, Inc. (The)

    14,396        490,328  

L Brands, Inc.

    8,416        506,812  

Ross Stores, Inc.

    6,269        503,087  

TJX Cos., Inc. (The)

    6,525        498,902  
               2,501,729  
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods–1.41%  

Hanesbrands, Inc.(b)

    23,236        485,865  
     Shares      Value  
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods–(continued)  

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd.(c)

    7,800      $ 491,010  

PVH Corp.

    3,560        488,468  

Ralph Lauren Corp.

    4,731        490,557  

Tapestry, Inc.

    11,409        504,620  

Under Armour, Inc.–Class A(b)(c)

    18,617        268,643  

Under Armour, Inc.–Class C(b)(c)

    18,736        249,564  

VF Corp.

    6,572        486,328  
               3,465,055  
Application Software–1.56%  

Adobe Systems Inc.(c)

    2,780        487,167  

ANSYS, Inc.(c)

    3,299        486,899  

Autodesk, Inc.(c)

    4,523        474,146  

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(c)

    11,068        462,864  

Citrix Systems, Inc.(c)

    5,512        485,056  

Intuit Inc.

    3,105        489,907  

salesforce.com, inc.(c)

    4,672        477,619  

Synopsys, Inc.(c)

    5,338        455,011  
               3,818,669  
Asset Management & Custody Banks–1.77%  

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

    2,414        495,473  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    2,840        481,295  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

    8,818        474,937  

BlackRock, Inc.

    939        482,374  

Franklin Resources, Inc.

    10,793        467,661  

Invesco Ltd.(d)

    12,799        467,675  

Northern Trust Corp.

    4,950        494,456  

State Street Corp.

    4,962        484,341  

T. Rowe Price Group Inc.

    4,713        494,535  
               4,342,747  
Auto Parts & Equipment–0.38%  

Aptiv PLC

    5,663        480,392  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    8,968        458,175  
               938,567  
Automobile Manufacturers–0.39%  

Ford Motor Co.

    38,236        477,568  

General Motors Co.

    11,474        470,319  
               947,887  
Automotive Retail–0.77%  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

    4,825        481,004  

AutoZone, Inc.(c)

    667        474,484  

CarMax, Inc.(c)

    7,144        458,145  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(c)

    1,920        461,837  
               1,875,470  
Biotechnology–1.77%  

AbbVie Inc.

    5,040        487,418  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(c)

    4,211        503,594  

Amgen Inc.

    2,752        478,573  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


     Shares      Value  
Biotechnology–(continued)  

Biogen Inc.(c)

    1,479      $ 471,165  

Celgene Corp.(c)

    4,567        476,612  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    6,495        465,302  

Incyte Corp.(c)

    5,007        474,213  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(c)

    1,265        475,589  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.(c)

    3,357        503,080  
               4,335,546  
Brewers–0.20%  

Molson Coors Brewing Co.–Class B

    6,016        493,733  
Broadcasting–0.63%  

CBS Corp.–Class B

    8,389        494,951  

Discovery Communications, Inc.–Class A(b)(c)

    10,969        245,486  

Discovery Communications, Inc.–Class C(c)

    14,482        306,584  

Scripps Networks Interactive Inc.–Class A

    5,892        503,059  
               1,550,080  
Building Products–0.98%  

A.O. Smith Corp.

    7,749        474,859  

Allegion PLC

    5,849        465,346  

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    7,067        483,665  

Johnson Controls International PLC

    12,888        491,162  

Masco Corp.

    11,286        495,907  
               2,410,939  
Cable & Satellite–0.60%  

Charter Communications, Inc.–Class A(c)

    1,485        498,901  

Comcast Corp.–Class A

    12,704        508,795  

DISH Network Corp.–Class A(c)

    9,923        473,823  
               1,481,519  
Casinos & Gaming–0.41%  

MGM Resorts International

    14,530        485,157  

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

    3,021        509,310  
               994,467  
Commodity Chemicals–0.20%  

LyondellBasell Industries N.V.–Class A

    4,524        499,088  
Communications Equipment–0.79%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    12,819        490,968  

F5 Networks, Inc.(c)

    3,632        476,591  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

    16,989        484,186  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

    5,224        471,936  
               1,923,681  
Computer & Electronics Retail–0.21%  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

    7,558        517,496  
Construction & Engineering–0.59%  

Fluor Corp.

    9,570        494,290  

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

    7,037        464,161  

Quanta Services, Inc.(c)

    12,236        478,550  
               1,437,001  
Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks–0.61%  

Caterpillar Inc.

    3,351        528,051  
     Shares      Value  
Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks–(continued)  

Cummins Inc.

    2,823      $ 498,655  

PACCAR Inc.

    6,705        476,591  
               1,503,297  
Construction Materials–0.40%  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

    2,263        500,214  

Vulcan Materials Co.

    3,830        491,657  
               991,871  
Consumer Electronics–0.19%  

Garmin Ltd.

    7,742        461,191  
Consumer Finance–1.02%  

American Express Co.

    4,909        487,513  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    5,048        502,680  

Discover Financial Services

    6,532        502,441  

Navient Corp.

    37,786        503,309  

Synchrony Financial

    12,857        496,409  
               2,492,352  
Copper–0.25%  

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.(c)

    32,208        610,664  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–2.19%  

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

    2,067        523,943  

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

    4,154        486,807  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

    5,045        474,684  

Fiserv, Inc.(c)

    3,660        479,936  

Global Payments Inc.

    4,870        488,169  

Mastercard Inc.–Class A

    3,216        486,774  

Paychex, Inc.

    6,986        475,607  

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(c)

    6,612        486,775  

Total System Services, Inc.

    6,295        497,871  

Visa Inc.–Class A

    4,281        488,120  

Western Union Co. (The)

    24,865        472,684  
               5,361,370  
Department Stores–0.61%  

Kohl’s Corp.

    9,685        525,218  

Macy’s, Inc.

    18,687        470,725  

Nordstrom, Inc.(b)

    10,531        498,959  
               1,494,902  
Distillers & Vintners–0.41%  

Brown-Forman Corp.–Class B

    7,252        497,995  

Constellation Brands, Inc.–Class A

    2,211        505,368  
               1,003,363  
Distributors–0.40%  

Genuine Parts Co.

    5,097        484,266  

LKQ Corp.(c)

    11,988        487,552  
               971,818  
Diversified Banks–0.98%  

Bank of America Corp.

    16,596        489,914  

Citigroup Inc.

    6,367        473,768  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    4,574        489,143  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


     Shares      Value  
Diversified Banks–(continued)  

U.S. Bancorp

    8,708      $ 466,575  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    8,128        493,126  
               2,412,526  
Diversified Chemicals–0.40%  

DowDuPont Inc.

    6,816        485,436  

Eastman Chemical Co.

    5,243        485,711  
               971,147  
Diversified Support Services–0.19%  

Cintas Corp.

    3,028        471,853  
Drug Retail–0.39%  

CVS Health Corp.

    6,596        478,210  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    6,738        489,314  
               967,524  
Electric Utilities–2.58%  

Alliant Energy Corp.

    10,728        457,120  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

    6,266        460,990  

Duke Energy Corp.

    5,484        461,259  

Edison International

    6,714        424,593  

Entergy Corp.

    5,741        467,260  

Eversource Energy

    7,392        467,027  

Exelon Corp.

    11,745        462,870  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    14,685        449,655  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

    3,031        473,412  

PG&E Corp.

    9,018        404,277  

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

    5,324        453,498  

PPL Corp.

    13,975        432,526  

Southern Co. (The)

    9,442        454,066  

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    9,416        453,004  
               6,321,557  
Electrical Components & Equipment–1.01%  

Acuity Brands, Inc.

    2,811        494,736  

AMETEK, Inc.

    6,720        486,999  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    6,237        492,785  

Emerson Electric Co.

    7,244        504,834  

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

    2,507        492,250  
               2,471,604  
Electronic Components–0.39%  

Amphenol Corp.–Class A

    5,406        474,647  

Corning Inc.

    14,904        476,779  
               951,426  
Electronic Equipment & Instruments–0.20%  

FLIR Systems, Inc.

    10,392        484,475  
Electronic Manufacturing Services–0.20%  

TE Connectivity Ltd.

    5,098        484,514  
Environmental & Facilities Services–0.61%  

Republic Services, Inc.

    7,401        500,382  

Stericycle, Inc.(c)

    7,241        492,316  
     Shares      Value  
Environmental & Facilities Services–(continued)  

Waste Management, Inc.

    5,701      $ 491,996  
               1,484,694  
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–0.83%  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

    12,280        522,391  

FMC Corp.

    5,438        514,761  

Monsanto Co.

    4,109        479,849  

Mosaic Co. (The)

    20,412        523,772  
               2,040,773  
Financial Exchanges & Data–1.16%  

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

    3,848        479,422  

CME Group Inc.–Class A

    3,154        460,642  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    6,797        479,596  

Moody’s Corp.

    3,163        466,891  

Nasdaq, Inc.

    6,119        470,123  

S&P Global Inc.

    2,818        477,369  
               2,834,043  
Food Distributors–0.19%  

Sysco Corp.

    7,697        467,439  
Food Retail–0.20%  

Kroger Co. (The)

    18,072        496,076  
Footwear–0.20%  

NIKE, Inc.–Class B

    7,865        491,956  
General Merchandise Stores–0.60%  

Dollar General Corp.

    5,176        481,420  

Dollar Tree, Inc.(c)

    4,461        478,710  

Target Corp.

    7,856        512,604  
               1,472,734  
Gold–0.21%  

Newmont Mining Corp.

    13,620        511,022  
Health Care Distributors–1.02%  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    5,568        511,254  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    8,186        501,556  

Henry Schein, Inc.(c)

    7,100        496,148  

McKesson Corp.

    3,159        492,646  

Patterson Cos. Inc.(b)

    13,593        491,115  
               2,492,719  
Health Care Equipment–2.81%  

Abbott Laboratories

    8,823        503,529  

Baxter International Inc.

    7,527        486,545  

Becton, Dickinson and Co.

    2,928        626,800  

Boston Scientific Corp.(c)

    18,709        463,796  

Danaher Corp.

    5,174        480,251  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(c)

    4,084        460,308  

Hologic, Inc.(c)

    11,294        482,818  

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(c)

    3,002        469,453  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(c)

    1,269        463,109  

Medtronic PLC

    5,947        480,220  

ResMed Inc.

    5,607        474,857  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


     Shares      Value  
Health Care Equipment–(continued)  

Stryker Corp.

    3,185      $ 493,165  

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(c)

    4,304        478,390  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    4,251        512,968  
               6,876,209  
Health Care Facilities–0.40%  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.(c)

    5,687        499,546  

Universal Health Services, Inc.–Class B

    4,321        489,785  
               989,331  
Health Care REIT’s–0.57%  

HCP, Inc.

    18,004        469,545  

Ventas, Inc.

    7,615        456,976  

Welltower Inc.

    7,269        463,544  
               1,390,065  
Health Care Services–1.04%  

DaVita Inc.(c)

    7,120        514,420  

Envision Healthcare Corp.(c)

    15,034        519,575  

Express Scripts Holding Co.(c)

    7,090        529,198  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(c)

    3,085        492,088  

Quest Diagnostics Inc.

    4,982        490,677  
               2,545,958  
Health Care Supplies–0.57%  

Align Technology, Inc.(c)

    2,021        449,046  

Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)

    2,127        463,431  

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

    7,429        489,051  
               1,401,528  
Health Care Technology–0.19%  

Cerner Corp.(c)

    6,846        461,352  
Home Entertainment Software–0.40%  

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    7,723        489,020  

Electronic Arts Inc.(c)

    4,602        483,486  
               972,506  
Home Furnishings–0.40%  

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

    10,413        497,013  

Mohawk Industries, Inc.(c)

    1,718        473,996  
               971,009  
Home Improvement Retail–0.42%  

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

    2,634        499,222  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    5,638        523,996  
               1,023,218  
Homebuilding–0.59%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.

    9,494        484,859  

Lennar Corp.–Class A

    7,754        490,363  

PulteGroup Inc.

    14,138        470,088  
               1,445,310  
Hotel and Resort REIT’s–0.20%  

Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.

    24,301        482,375  
     Shares      Value  
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–1.18%  

Carnival Corp.

    7,205      $ 478,196  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

    6,150        491,139  

Marriott International Inc.–Class A

    3,728        506,001  

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.(c)

    8,761        466,523  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

    3,850        459,228  

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

    4,264        494,070  
               2,895,157  
Household Appliances–0.20%  

Whirlpool Corp.

    2,843        479,444  
Household Products–1.01%  

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

    9,962        499,794  

Clorox Co. (The)

    3,319        493,668  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    6,575        496,084  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    4,014        484,329  

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

    5,346        491,190  
               2,465,065  
Housewares & Specialties–0.20%  

Newell Brands, Inc.

    15,573        481,206  
Human Resource & Employment Services–0.20%  

Robert Half International, Inc.

    8,817        489,696  
Hypermarkets & Super Centers–0.40%  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    2,570        478,328  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    5,009        494,639  
               972,967  
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders–0.40%  

AES Corp. (The)

    44,810        485,292  

NRG Energy, Inc.

    17,067        486,068  
               971,360  
Industrial Conglomerates–0.78%  

3M Co.

    2,023        476,154  

General Electric Co.

    27,225        475,076  

Honeywell International Inc.

    3,137        481,090  

Roper Technologies, Inc.

    1,850        479,150  
               1,911,470  
Industrial Gases–0.40%  

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

    2,995        491,420  

Praxair, Inc.

    3,184        492,501  
               983,921  
Industrial Machinery–1.99%  

Dover Corp.

    4,907        495,558  

Flowserve Corp.

    11,444        482,136  

Fortive Corp.

    6,542        473,314  

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

    2,897        483,364  

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    5,511        491,526  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

    2,506        500,147  

Pentair PLC (United Kingdom)

    6,892        486,713  

Snap-on Inc.

    2,802        488,389  

Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

    2,877        488,198  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


     Shares      Value  
Industrial Machinery–(continued)  

Xylem, Inc.

    7,070      $ 482,174  
               4,871,519  
Industrial REIT’s–0.38%  

Duke Realty Corp.

    17,275        470,053  

Prologis, Inc.

    7,287        470,084  
               940,137  
Insurance Brokers–0.76%  

Aon PLC

    3,481        466,454  

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

    7,339        464,412  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    5,735        466,771  

Willis Towers Watson PLC

    3,101        467,290  
               1,864,927  
Integrated Oil & Gas–0.61%  

Chevron Corp.

    4,020        503,264  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    5,835        488,039  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    7,000        515,620  
               1,506,923  
Integrated Telecommunication Services–0.41%  

AT&T Inc.

    13,126        510,339  

Verizon Communications Inc.

    9,437        499,500  
               1,009,839  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail–0.99%  

Amazon.com, Inc.(c)

    414        484,161  

Expedia, Inc.

    4,101        491,177  

Netflix Inc.(c)

    2,564        492,185  

Priceline Group Inc. (The)(c)

    280        486,567  

TripAdvisor Inc.(b) (c)

    13,975        481,579  
               2,435,669  
Internet Software & Services–1.02%  

Akamai Technologies, Inc.(c)

    8,533        554,986  

Alphabet Inc.–Class A(c)

    230        242,282  

Alphabet Inc.–Class C(c)

    233        243,811  

eBay Inc.(c)

    12,805        483,261  

Facebook, Inc.–Class A(c)

    2,698        476,089  

VeriSign, Inc.(b) (c)

    4,266        488,201  
               2,488,630  
Investment Banking & Brokerage–0.98%  

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

    9,382        481,953  

E*TRADE Financial Corp.(c)

    9,570        474,385  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

    1,925        490,413  

Morgan Stanley

    9,115        478,264  

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

    5,397        481,952  
               2,406,967  
IT Consulting & Other Services–1.19%  

Accenture PLC–Class A

    3,202        490,194  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.–Class A

    6,712        476,686  

CSRA Inc.

    16,489        493,351  
     Shares      Value  
IT Consulting & Other Services–(continued)  

DXC Technology Co.

    5,041      $ 478,391  

Gartner, Inc.(c)

    3,994        491,861  

International Business Machines Corp.

    3,114        477,750  
               2,908,233  
Leisure Products–0.40%  

Hasbro, Inc.

    5,289        480,717  

Mattel, Inc.(b)

    32,058        493,052  
               973,769  
Life & Health Insurance–1.54%  

Aflac, Inc.

    5,477        480,771  

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.(c)

    8,009        469,648  

Lincoln National Corp.

    6,138        471,828  

MetLife, Inc.

    8,968        453,422  

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

    6,718        474,022  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    4,114        473,028  

Torchmark Corp.

    5,370        487,113  

Unum Group

    8,386        460,307  
               3,770,139  
Life Sciences Tools & Services–1.37%  

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

    7,155        479,170  

Illumina, Inc.(c)

    2,227        486,577  

IQVIA Holdings Inc.(c)

    4,776        467,570  

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.(c)

    773        478,889  

PerkinElmer, Inc.

    6,787        496,266  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    2,571        488,182  

Waters Corp.(c)

    2,428        469,065  
               3,365,719  
Managed Health Care–1.16%  

Aetna Inc.

    2,643        476,771  

Anthem, Inc.

    2,143        482,196  

Centene Corp.(c)

    4,777        481,904  

Cigna Corp.

    2,307        468,529  

Humana Inc.

    1,879        466,123  

UnitedHealth Group Inc.

    2,152        474,430  
               2,849,953  
Metal & Glass Containers–0.19%  

Ball Corp.

    12,174        460,786  
Motorcycle Manufacturers–0.20%  

Harley-Davidson, Inc.(b)

    9,418        479,188  
Movies & Entertainment–0.81%  

Time Warner Inc.

    5,326        487,169  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc.–Class A

    10,245        353,760  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc.–Class B

    4,303        146,818  

Viacom Inc.–Class B

    16,460        507,133  

Walt Disney Co. (The)

    4,642        499,061  
               1,993,941  
Multi-Line Insurance–0.80%  

American International Group, Inc.

    8,101        482,658  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


     Shares      Value  
Multi-Line Insurance–(continued)  

Assurant, Inc.

    4,881      $ 492,200  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    8,738        491,775  

Loews Corp.

    9,674        483,990  
               1,950,623  
Multi-Sector Holdings–0.40%  

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.–Class B(c)

    2,462        488,018  

Leucadia National Corp.

    18,472        489,323  
               977,341  
Multi-Utilities–2.05%  

Ameren Corp.

    7,630        450,094  

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

    16,677        472,960  

CMS Energy Corp.

    9,668        457,296  

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

    5,431        461,363  

Dominion Energy, Inc.

    5,751        466,176  

DTE Energy Co.

    4,174        456,886  

NiSource Inc.

    17,765        456,028  

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc.

    9,284        478,126  

SCANA Corp.

    10,531        418,923  

Sempra Energy

    4,131        441,687  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

    6,991        464,412  
               5,023,951  
Office REIT’s–0.80%  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

    3,708        484,227  

Boston Properties, Inc.

    3,867        502,826  

SL Green Realty Corp.

    4,718        476,188  

Vornado Realty Trust

    6,261        489,485  
               1,952,726  
Oil & Gas Drilling–0.22%  

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.(b)

    8,310        537,158  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–1.08%  

Baker Hughes, a GE Co.

    15,933        504,120  

Halliburton Co.

    10,960        535,615  

National Oilwell Varco Inc.

    14,780        532,376  

Schlumberger Ltd.

    7,588        511,355  

TechnipFMC PLC (United Kingdom)

    17,629        551,964  
               2,635,430  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–3.38%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    10,061        539,672  

Apache Corp.

    11,846        500,138  

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

    17,374        496,897  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.(b)(c)

    131,021        518,843  

Cimarex Energy Co.

    4,308        525,619  

Concho Resources Inc.(c)

    3,438        516,456  

ConocoPhillips

    9,349        513,167  

Devon Energy Corp.

    12,671        524,580  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    4,821        520,234  

EQT Corp.

    8,551        486,723  

Hess Corp.

    10,598        503,087  

Marathon Oil Corp.

    31,825        538,797  
     Shares      Value  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–(continued)  

Newfield Exploration Co.(c)

    16,404      $ 517,218  

Noble Energy, Inc.

    17,897        521,519  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    3,092        534,452  

Range Resources Corp.

    29,985        511,544  
               8,268,946  
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing–0.81%  

Andeavor

    4,341        496,350  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

    7,446        491,287  

Phillips 66

    4,861        491,690  

Valero Energy Corp.

    5,511        506,516  
               1,985,843  
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–0.61%  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

    27,102        489,733  

ONEOK, Inc.

    9,095        486,128  

Williams Cos., Inc. (The)

    16,887        514,885  
               1,490,746  
Packaged Foods & Meats–2.18%  

Campbell Soup Co.(b)

    9,850        473,883  

Conagra Brands, Inc.

    12,943        487,563  

General Mills, Inc.

    8,634        511,910  

Hershey Co. (The)

    4,258        483,326  

Hormel Foods Corp.(b)

    12,946        471,105  

JM Smucker Co. (The)

    4,064        504,911  

Kellogg Co.

    7,246        492,583  

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

    6,142        477,602  

McCormick & Co., Inc.

    4,785        487,639  

Mondelez International, Inc.–Class A

    11,304        483,811  

Tyson Foods, Inc.–Class A

    5,769        467,693  
               5,342,026  
Paper Packaging–1.00%  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    4,238        486,777  

International Paper Co.

    8,471        490,810  

Packaging Corp. of America

    4,073        491,000  

Sealed Air Corp.

    10,088        497,338  

WestRock Co.

    7,484        473,064  
               2,438,989  
Personal Products–0.42%  

Coty Inc.–Class A

    27,117        539,357  

Estee Lauder Cos. Inc. (The)–Class A

    3,837        488,220  
               1,027,577  
Pharmaceuticals–1.79%  

Allergan PLC

    2,874        470,129  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    7,724        473,327  

Eli Lilly and Co.

    5,583        471,540  

Johnson & Johnson

    3,429        479,100  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    8,676        488,198  

Mylan N.V.(c)

    12,467        527,479  

Perrigo Co. PLC

    5,638        491,408  

Pfizer Inc.

    13,490        488,608  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


     Shares      Value  
Pharmaceuticals–(continued)  

Zoetis Inc.

    6,707      $ 483,172  
               4,372,961  
Property & Casualty Insurance–1.18%  

Allstate Corp. (The)(e)

    4,724        494,650  

Chubb Ltd.

    3,221        470,685  

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

    6,479        485,731  

Progressive Corp. (The)

    8,767        493,757  

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

    3,604        488,847  

XL Group Ltd. (Bermuda)

    13,076        459,752  
               2,893,422  
Publishing–0.19%  

News Corp.–Class A

    22,013        356,831  

News Corp.–Class B

    7,013        116,416  
               473,247  
Railroads–0.78%  

CSX Corp.

    8,539        469,730  

Kansas City Southern

    4,329        455,497  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    3,423        495,993  

Union Pacific Corp.

    3,734        500,730  
               1,921,950  
Real Estate Services–0.20%  

CBRE Group, Inc.–Class A(c)

    11,053        478,705  
Regional Banks–2.36%  

BB&T Corp.

    9,679        481,240  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    11,551        484,911  

Comerica Inc.

    5,651        490,563  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    15,876        481,678  

Huntington Bancshares Inc.

    32,468        472,734  

KeyCorp

    24,240        488,921  

M&T Bank Corp.

    2,810        480,482  

People’s United Financial, Inc.

    25,592        478,570  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    3,352        483,660  

Regions Financial Corp.

    28,228        487,780  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

    7,394        477,578  

Zions Bancorp.

    9,466        481,157  
               5,789,274  
Reinsurance–0.21%  

Everest Re Group, Ltd.

    2,282        504,915  
Research & Consulting Services–0.78%  

Equifax Inc.

    4,106        484,179  

IHS Markit Ltd.(c)

    10,575        477,461  

Nielsen Holdings PLC

    12,704        462,426  

Verisk Analytics, Inc.–Class A(c)

    5,029        482,784  
               1,906,850  
Residential REIT’s–1.16%  

Apartment Investment & Management Co.–Class A

    10,925        477,532  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

    2,651        472,965  
     Shares      Value  
Residential REIT’s–(continued)  

Equity Residential

    7,326      $ 467,179  

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

    1,973        476,223  

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

    4,696        472,230  

UDR, Inc.

    12,352        475,799  
               2,841,928  
Restaurants–0.98%  

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(c)

    1,526        441,060  

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

    5,586        536,368  

McDonald’s Corp.

    2,787        479,698  

Starbucks Corp.

    8,225        472,362  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

    5,789        472,440  
               2,401,928  
Retail REIT’s–1.40%  

Federal Realty Investment Trust

    3,700        491,397  

GGP Inc.

    20,578        481,319  

Kimco Realty Corp.

    26,361        478,452  

Macerich Co. (The)

    7,332        481,566  

Realty Income Corp.

    8,674        494,591  

Regency Centers Corp.

    7,134        493,530  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    2,971        510,240  
               3,431,095  
Semiconductor Equipment–0.59%  

Applied Materials, Inc.

    9,374        479,199  

KLA-Tencor Corp.

    4,658        489,416  

Lam Research Corp.

    2,592        477,109  
               1,445,724  
Semiconductors–2.39%  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(b)(c)

    48,506        498,642  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    5,666        504,444  

Broadcom Ltd.

    1,855        476,550  

Intel Corp.

    11,122        513,392  

Microchip Technology Inc.

    5,523        485,361  

Micron Technology, Inc.(c)

    11,158        458,817  

NVIDIA Corp.

    2,525        488,587  

Qorvo, Inc.(c)

    7,102        472,993  

QUALCOMM Inc.

    7,505        480,470  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

    5,023        476,934  

Texas Instruments Inc.

    4,935        515,411  

Xilinx, Inc.

    7,034        474,232  
               5,845,833  
Soft Drinks–0.80%  

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

    10,640        488,163  

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

    5,134        498,306  

Monster Beverage Corp.(c)

    7,626        482,650  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    4,135        495,869  
               1,964,988  
Specialized Consumer Services–0.19%  

H&R Block, Inc.

    17,713        464,435  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


     Shares      Value  
Specialized REIT’s–1.76%  

American Tower Corp.–Class A

    3,384      $ 482,795  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    4,428        491,552  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

    4,198        478,152  

Equinix, Inc.

    1,067        483,586  

Extra Space Storage Inc.

    5,594        489,196  

Iron Mountain Inc.

    12,018        453,439  

Public Storage

    2,298        480,282  

SBA Communications Corp.–Class A(c)

    2,919        476,848  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    13,608        479,818  
               4,315,668  
Specialty Chemicals–0.98%  

Albemarle Corp.

    3,691        472,042  

Ecolab Inc.

    3,562        477,949  

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

    3,150        480,721  

PPG Industries, Inc.

    4,158        485,738  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

    1,179        483,437  
               2,399,887  
Specialty Stores–0.84%  

Signet Jewelers Ltd.(b)

    9,059        512,286  

Tiffany & Co.

    5,050        524,948  

Tractor Supply Co.

    7,125        532,594  

Ulta Beauty, Inc.(c)

    2,146        479,974  
               2,049,802  
Steel–0.21%  

Nucor Corp.

    8,013        509,467  
Systems Software–0.97%  

CA, Inc.

    14,400        479,232  

Microsoft Corp.

    5,733        490,401  

Oracle Corp.

    9,720        459,561  

Red Hat, Inc.(c)

    3,848        462,145  

Symantec Corp.

    17,232        483,530  
               2,374,869  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals–1.37%  

Apple Inc.

    2,848        481,967  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

    33,623        482,826  

HP Inc.

    22,883        480,772  

NetApp, Inc.

    8,275        457,773  

Seagate Technology PLC(b)

    11,908        498,231  

Western Digital Corp.

    5,919        470,738  

Xerox Corp.

    16,293        474,941  
               3,347,248  
     Shares      Value  
Tires & Rubber–0.20%  

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)

    15,185      $ 490,627  
Tobacco–0.39%  

Altria Group, Inc.

    6,739        481,232  

Philip Morris International Inc.

    4,546        480,285  
               961,517  
Trading Companies & Distributors–0.61%  

Fastenal Co.

    8,964        490,241  

United Rentals, Inc.(c)

    2,940        505,416  

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

    2,152        508,410  
               1,504,067  
Trucking–0.20%  

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

    4,284        492,574  
Water Utilities–0.20%  

American Water Works Co., Inc.

    5,280        483,067  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $170,495,748)

 

     242,937,147  

Money Market Funds–0.52%

 

Invesco Government & Agency
Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18%(f)

    444,281        444,281  

Invesco Liquid Assets
Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40%(f)

    317,250        317,282  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(f)

    507,749        507,749  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $1,269,312)

 

     1,269,312  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (excluding investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)–99.73% (Cost $171,765,060)

 

     244,206,459  

Investments Purchased with Cash
Collateral from Securities on Loan

 

Money Market Funds–2.15%  

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18%
(Cost $5,262,494)(f)(g)

    5,262,494        5,262,494  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–101.88% (Cost $177,027,554)

 

     249,468,953  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(1.88)%

 

     (4,606,912

NET ASSETS–100.00%

 

   $ 244,862,041  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

REIT  

– Real Estate Investment Trust

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  All or a portion of this security was out on loan at December 31, 2017.
(c)  Non-income producing security.
(d)  The Fund’s Adviser is a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. and therefore, Invesco Ltd. is considered to be affiliated with the Fund. The value of this security as of December 31, 2017 represented less than 1% of the Fund’s Net Assets. See Note 5.
(e)  All or a portion of the value was pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts. See Note 1J.
(f)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.
(g)  The security has been segregated to satisfy the commitment to return the cash collateral received in securities lending transactions upon the borrower’s return of the securities loaned. See Note 1I.

 

Open Futures Contracts — Equity Risk  
Long Futures Contracts  

Number of

Contracts

     Expiration
Month
     Notional
Value
     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

E-Mini S&P 500 Index

    14        March-2018        $1,873,200        $(8,603)        $(8,603)  
             

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $170,185,526)*

  $ 242,469,472  

Investments in affiliates, at value (Cost $6,842,028)

    6,999,481  

Cash

    3,554  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

    480,360  

Fund shares sold

    257,966  

Dividends

    308,067  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    35,009  

Total assets

    250,553,909  

Liabilities:

 

Other investments:

 

Variation margin payable — futures contracts

    6,541  

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

    157,557  

Collateral upon return of securities loaned

    5,262,494  

Fund shares reacquired

    68,866  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    116,804  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    672  

Accrued other operating expenses

    41,634  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    37,300  

Total liabilities

    5,691,868  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 244,862,041  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 166,147,292  

Undistributed net investment income

    2,888,900  

Undistributed net realized gain

    3,393,053  

Net unrealized appreciation

    72,432,796  
    $ 244,862,041  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 127,462,050  

Series II

  $ 117,399,991  

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

 

Series I

    6,412,256  

Series II

    6,068,342  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 19.88  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 19.35  

 

* At December 31, 2017, securities with an aggregate value of $5,062,871 were on loan to brokers.

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $329)

  $ 3,714,428  

Dividends from affiliates (includes securities lending income of $2,706)

    41,262  

Total investment income

    3,755,690  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    240,373  

Administrative services fees

    213,095  

Custodian fees

    36,013  

Distribution fees — Series II

    202,830  

Transfer agent fees

    3,710  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    23,604  

Licensing Fees

    48,181  

Reports to shareholders

    24,414  

Professional services fees

    38,713  

Other

    10,223  

Total expenses

    841,156  

Less: Fees waived

    (3,433

Net expenses

    837,723  

Net investment income

    2,917,967  

Realized and unrealized gain from:

 

Net realized gain from:

 

Investment securities

    3,998,345  

Futures contracts

    518,573  
      4,516,918  

Change in net unrealized appreciation of:

 

Investment securities

    26,885,075  

Futures contracts

    17,879  
      26,902,954  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    31,419,872  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 34,337,839  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

      2017      2016  

Operations:

 

Net investment income

   $ 2,917,967      $ 1,637,645  

Net realized gain

     4,516,918        4,366,614  

Change in net unrealized appreciation

     26,902,954        11,005,344  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     34,337,839        17,009,603  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

 

Series I

     (959,664      (658,672

Series ll

     (684,524      (175,080

Total distributions from net investment income

     (1,644,188      (833,752

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

 

Series l

     (2,321,226      (4,417,395

Series ll

     (1,911,306      (1,836,209

Total distributions from net realized gains

     (4,232,532      (6,253,604

Share transactions–net:

 

Series l

     (3,857,449      79,882,936  

Series ll

     57,119,964        6,716,713  

Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions

     53,262,515        86,599,649  

Net increase in net assets

     81,723,634        96,521,896  

Net assets:

 

Beginning of year

     163,138,407        66,616,511  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $2,888,900 and $1,611,575, respectively)

   $ 244,862,041      $ 163,138,407  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is to achieve a high level of total return on its assets through a combination of capital appreciation and current income.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

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

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

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

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


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

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

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

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

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

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

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

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

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

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

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

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


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

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

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

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Securities Lending — The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated money market funds and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
J. Futures Contracts — The Fund may enter into futures contracts to manage exposure to interest rate, equity and market price movements and/or currency risks. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specified underlying security, currency or commodity (or delivery of a cash settlement price, in the case of an index future) for a fixed price at a future date. The Fund currently invests only in exchange-traded futures and they are standardized as to maturity date and underlying financial instrument. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into futures contracts are satisfied by the segregation of specific securities or cash as collateral at the futures commission merchant (broker). During the period the futures contracts are open, changes in the value of the contracts are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by recalculating the value of the contracts on a daily basis. Subsequent or variation margin payments are received or made depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the contracts are closed or expire, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from, or cost of, the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract. The net realized gain (loss) and the change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts held during the period is included on the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with futures contracts are market risk and the absence of a liquid secondary market. If the Fund were unable to liquidate a futures contract and/or enter into an offsetting closing transaction, the Fund would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the value of the contracts and continue to be required to maintain the margin deposits on the futures contracts. Futures contracts have minimal Counterparty risk since the exchange’s clearinghouse, as Counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Risks may exceed amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
K. Collateral — To the extent the Fund has designated or segregated a security as collateral and that security is subsequently sold, it is the Fund’s practice to replace such collateral no later than the next business day.

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

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

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $2 billion

    0.12%  

Over $2 billion

    0.10%  

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.12%.

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

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 2.00% and Series II shares to 2.25% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $3,433.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $50,000 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $163,095 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

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

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

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

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

 

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments in Securities

                                        

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

  $ 242,937,147        $        $        $ 242,937,147  

Money Market Funds

    6,531,806                            6,531,806  

Total Investments in Securities

    249,468,953                            249,468,953  

Other Investments — Liabilities

                                        

Futures Contracts*

    (8,603                          (8,603

Total Investments

  $ 249,460,350        $        $        $ 249,460,350  

 

* Unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

NOTE 4—Derivative Investments

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

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

Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End

The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of December 31, 2017:

 

    Value  
Derivative Liabilities   Equity Risk  

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts — Exchange-Traded(a)

  $ (8,603

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

    8,603  

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

  $  

 

(a)  Only current day’s variation margin receivable (payable) is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended December 31, 2017

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

 

     Location of Gain on
Statement of Operations
 
  Equity Risk  

Realized Gain:

 

Futures contracts

  $ 518,573  

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation:

 

Futures contracts

    17,879  

Total

  $ 536,452  

The table below summarizes the average notional value of futures contracts outstanding during the period.

 

     Futures
Contracts
 

Average notional value

  $ 2,204,807  

NOTE 5—Investments in Affiliates

The Fund’s Adviser is a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. and therefore, Invesco Ltd. is considered to be affiliated with the Fund. The following is a summary of the transactions in, and earnings from, investments in Invesco Ltd. for the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

     Value
12/31/16
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sales
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
     Realized
Gain
     Value
12/31/17
     Dividend
Income
 

Invesco Ltd.

  $ 304,523      $ 153,623      $ (65,905    $ 73,529      $ 1,905      $ 467,675      $ 13,567  

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


NOTE 6—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

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

NOTE 7—Cash Balances

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

NOTE 8—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 3,672,562        $ 985,991  

Long-term capital gain

    2,204,158          6,101,365  

Total distributions

  $ 5,876,720        $ 7,087,356  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 5,388,610  

Undistributed long-term gain

    2,375,868  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    70,980,799  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (30,528

Shares of beneficial interest

    166,147,292  

Total net assets

  $ 244,862,041  

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

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

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

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 9—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $94,637,723 and $43,555,555, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 74,132,361  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (3,151,562

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 70,980,799  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $178,479,551.

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


NOTE 10—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of return of capital, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $3,546, and shares of beneficial interest was decreased by $3,546. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 11—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    441,919      $ 8,277,046        5,223,200      $ 86,064,568  

Series II

    3,562,087        64,459,112        812,311        13,189,348  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    177,345        3,280,890        305,052        5,076,067  

Series II

    144,133        2,595,830        123,848        2,011,289  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (830,573      (15,415,385      (674,054      (11,257,699

Series II

    (547,921      (9,934,978      (529,053      (8,483,924

Net increase in share activity

    2,946,990      $ 53,262,515        5,261,304      $ 86,599,649  

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 92% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 12—Financial Highlights

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

 

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

Ratio of
expenses
to average

net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed

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

Ratio of net
investment
income

to average
net assets

    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 17.24     $ 0.29     $ 2.87     $ 3.16     $ (0.15   $ (0.37   $ (0.52   $ 19.88       18.58   $ 127,462       0.32 %(d)      0.32 %(d)      1.55 %(d)      22

Year ended 12/31/16

    15.81       0.26       1.96       2.22       (0.10     (0.69     (0.79     17.24       14.24       114,202       0.39       0.39       1.56       22  

Year ended 12/31/15

    19.98       0.26       (0.94     (0.68     (0.28     (3.21     (3.49     15.81       (2.68     27,974       0.55       0.55       1.38       25  

Year ended 12/31/14

    21.18       0.29       2.41       2.70       (0.33     (3.57     (3.90     19.98       13.88       33,878       0.59       0.59       1.34       18  

Year ended 12/31/13

    18.23       0.24       5.94       6.18       (0.38     (2.85     (3.23     21.18       35.42       38,144       0.59       0.59       1.16       18  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    16.82       0.24       2.79       3.03       (0.13     (0.37     (0.50     19.35       18.26       117,400       0.57 (d)      0.57 (d)      1.30 (d)      22  

Year ended 12/31/16

    15.44       0.21       1.93       2.14       (0.07     (0.69     (0.76     16.82       14.01       48,936       0.64       0.64       1.31       22  

Year ended 12/31/15

    19.60       0.21       (0.92     (0.71     (0.24     (3.21     (3.45     15.44       (2.92     38,643       0.80       0.80       1.13       25  

Year ended 12/31/14

    20.84       0.23       2.37       2.60       (0.27     (3.57     (3.84     19.60       13.61       37,205       0.84       0.84       1.09       18  

Year ended 12/31/13

    17.98       0.19       5.84       6.03       (0.32     (2.85     (3.17     20.84       35.04       38,860       0.84       0.84       0.91       18  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $119,179 and $81,132 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

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

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

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

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

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

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

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

              ACTUAL     

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before
expenses)

         
Class    Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
     Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    

Ending

Account Value
(12/31/17)

     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

 

Series I

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,098.50      $ 1.59      $ 1,023.69      $ 1.53        0.30

Series II

     1,000.00        1,097.70        2.91        1,022.43        2.80        0.55  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


Tax Information

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

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

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

  $ 2,204,158  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    47.11

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0.00

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

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

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

Invesco V.I. Equally-Weighted S&P 500 Fund


 

 

LOGO  

Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund

 

 

LOGO

 

 

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

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

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

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

 

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

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

 

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

 

 

VK-VIEQI-AR-1            02092018    1037


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund (the Fund) underperformed the Russell 1000 Value Index.

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

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares       11.03 %
Series II Shares       10.78
Russell 1000 Value Index (Broad Market Index)       13.66
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index (Style-Specific Index)       4.00
Lipper VUF Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds Index (Peer Group Index)       16.46

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Despite highly destructive hurricanes that threatened to derail a years-long economic recovery, the US economy continued to expand throughout the year ended December 31, 2017. Gross domestic product – the value of all goods and services produced in the US – expanded in the first three quarters of 2017. Inflation remained subdued even as unemployment continued its multiyear decline.

    Given signs of an improving economy, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the reporting period, most recently in December 2017; each rate hike was 25 basis points. (A basis point is 0.01%.) The Fed pledged that “realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation” will guide its future actions. At the close of the reporting period, Fed policy remained accommodative, and the fed funds target rate stood at a range of 1.25% to 1.50%.1

    Higher inventories and a worsening outlook caused oil prices and many energy stocks to decline during the first half of 2017. However, oil prices rose signifi-

 

cantly in the second half of the reporting period as expectations for lower supplies increased, partly due to continued OPEC production cuts, and demand began normalizing.

    Major US stock market indexes repeatedly hit all-time highs throughout the reporting period. The stock market rally that began after the 2016 presidential election continued throughout the reporting period, fueled by generally positive economic data, strong corporate earnings and improved consumer confidence. Finally, after much debate in Congress, a tax reform bill was signed into law in December 2017. While its enactment further strengthened stocks, its effect on the US economy remained uncertain.

     For the reporting period as a whole, financials, consumer discretionary and telecommunication services were the strongest-performing sectors for the Fund, while consumer staples and materials were the weakest-performing sectors for the Fund, relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index.

    The financials sector was the largest contributor to the Fund’s performance versus the Russell 1000 Value Index due to strong stock selection in and over-

 

weight exposure to the sector. Specifically, Citigroup, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley were the Fund’s top contributors. These companies benefited from investor optimism about future interest rates, an improving economy and lower corporate tax rates. Financials also benefited when the Fed’s Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review was better than expected, providing a favorable view of the financial strength of US banks and their ability to return capital to their shareholders.

    Stock selection in the consumer discretionary sector also benefited the Fund’s performance relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index. Carnival was a key contributor in this sector. The stock performed well and posted a return of over 30% for the reporting period, leading the cruise operator to raise its outlook after reporting better pricing and strong forward-booking volumes for 2017. Michael Kors also contributed to the Fund’s relative results. Mid-year, the company reported better-than-expected results and a better revenue outlook due to fewer promotions and increased sales within its high-end product lines.

    Stock selection in the telecommunication services sector, as well as underweight exposure to the sector relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index, contributed to relative Fund performance. The Fund’s lack of exposure to some of the weaker names in the sector, namely AT&T, helped on a relative basis as the sector posted negative returns for the year. Similarly, the Fund’s lack of exposure to the real estate sector contributed to relative returns. The Fund remained materially underweight in these sectors because we believed they were overvalued, as investors have driven up stock prices in a quest for yield in a low-interest rate environment.

 
Portfolio Composition

By security type

% of total net assets

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests    64.5%
Bonds & Notes    16.4   
U.S. Treasury Securities    11.5   

Security Types

Each Less Than 1% of Portfolio

   0.6   

Money Market Funds

Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

   7.0   
Top 10 Equity Holdings*

% of total net assets  

  1. Citigroup Inc.    3.8%

  2. Bank of America Corp.

   3.2   

  3. JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   2.7   

  4. Morgan Stanley

   2.1   

  5. Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

   1.7   

  6. Royal Dutch Shell PLC-Class A

   1.5   

  7. Oracle Corp.

   1.5   

  8. Occidental Petroleum Corp.

   1.3   

  9. Devon Energy Corp.

   1.3   

10. Apache Corp.

   1.2   
Total Net Assets   $1.6 million
Total Number of Holdings*   378

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

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

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    Stock selection within the industrials sector contributed to the Fund’s performance relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index. CSX, a rail-based transportation services firm, was one of the top contributors as the stock posted a return of over 50% for the year. Early in 2017, the company announced the arrival of Hunter Harrison, a highly respected chief executive officer (CEO) within the industry, and the stock rallied on investors’ expectations of improved profitability. Mr. Harrison passed away in December; however, the company quickly appointed a new experienced CEO with a history of working with Mr. Harrison for many years. Material underweight exposure to General Electric was also a driver of relative Fund performance as the stock posted a negative return for the year. We sold our position in the company during the reporting period.

    Stock selection within the consumer staples sector was a large detractor from relative Fund performance for the year. Specifically, Walgreens Boots Alliance posted a negative return for the year after rumors emerged that Amazon (not a Fund holding) may be entering the pharmacy space, driving investor concerns.

    Stock selection in the materials sector also detracted from the Fund’s performance versus the Russell 1000 Value Index. Within the sector, the largest detractor was The Mosaic Company, a phosphate and potash supplier. During the first half of 2017, the stock price fell after the company reported sales and profits down sharply year over year. Operating earnings were down due to lower phosphate and potash prices caused by excessive supply.

    The Fund’s underweight allocation to the utilities sector also detracted from performance versus the Russell 1000 Value Index. The Fund remained materially underweight in this sector because we believed it to be overvalued.

    The Fund uses high grade bonds as a source of income and to dampen return volatility. Although the bond portion of the Fund posted positive returns for the reporting period, bonds generally underperformed equities and detracted from Fund performance versus the Russell 1000 Value Index. Similarly, the Fund’s allocation to convertible securities also posted positive returns on an absolute basis, but detracted from relative performance

as convertibles underperformed the Russell 1000 Value Index. The Fund’s cash position was a detractor in a strong equity market, as would be expected.

    We used currency forward contracts for the purpose of hedging currency exposure of non-US-based companies held in the portfolio. Currency forward contracts were used solely for the purpose of hedging and not for speculative purposes or leverage. The use of currency forward contracts had a negative impact on the Fund’s performance, largely due to the weakness of the US dollar compared to the foreign currencies in which the Fund’s non-US holdings were denominated.

    At the end of the reporting period, the Fund’s largest overweight exposures relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index were in the financials and energy sectors, while the largest underweight exposures were in the real estate and utilities sectors.

    Thank you for your investment in Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund and for sharing our long-term investment horizon.

 

1 Source: US Federal Reserve

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

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

LOGO   Thomas Bastian
  Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is lead manager of Invesco V.I. Equity and Income
Fund. He joined Invesco in 2010. Mr. Bastian earned a BA in accounting from St. John’s University and an MBA in finance from the University of Michigan.

 

LOGO  

Chuck Burge

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund. He joined Invesco in 2002.Mr. Burge earned a

BS in economics from Texas A&M University and an MBA in finance and accounting from Rice University.

 

LOGO  

Brian Jurkash

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund. He joined Invesco in 2000. Mr. Jurkash earned

a BBA degree in finance from Stephen F. Austin State University and an MBA in finance from the University of Houston.

 

LOGO  

Sergio Marcheli

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund. He joined Invesco in 2010. Mr. Marcheli

earned a BBA from the University of Houston and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas.

 

LOGO  

Matthew Titus

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund. He joined

Invesco in 2016. Mr. Titus earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and an MBA from Ohio State University.
 

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


 

Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

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

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

LOGO

 

1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
10 Years       7.24 %
  5 Years       11.26
  1 Year       11.03
Series II Shares          
Inception (4/30/03)       8.33 %
10 Years       7.08
  5 Years       10.98
  1 Year       10.78

Effective June 1, 2010, Class II shares of the predecessor fund, Universal Institutional Funds Equity and Income Portfolio, advised by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. were reorganized into Series II shares of Invesco Van Kampen V.I. Equity and Income Fund (renamed Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund on April 29, 2013). Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Series II shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

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

the predecessor fund’s Class II shares.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The net annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.58% and 0.83%, respectively.1 The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.59% and 0.84%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco

Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

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

 

1 Total annual Fund operating expenses after any contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser in effect through at least June 30, 2019. See current prospectus for more information.
 

 

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Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund’s investment objectives are both capital appreciation and current income.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Active trading risk. Active trading of portfolio securities may result in added expenses and a lower return.

    Changing fixed income market conditions risk. The current low interest rate environment was created in part by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and certain foreign central banks keeping the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates near, at or below zero. Increases in the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. In addition, decreases in fixed income dealer market-making capacity may also potentially lead to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity in the fixed income markets. As a result, the value of the Fund’s investments and share price may decline. Changes in central bank policies could also result in higher than normal shareholder redemptions, which could potentially increase portfolio turnover and the Fund’s transaction costs.

    Convertible securities risk. The market values of convertible securities are affected by market interest rates, the risk of actual issuer default on interest or principal payments and the value of the underlying common stock into which the convertible security may be converted. Additionally, a convertible security is subject to the same types of market and issuer risks as apply to the underlying common stock. In addition, certain convertible securities are subject to involuntary conversions and may undergo principal write-downs upon the occurrence of certain triggering events, and, as a result, are subject to an increased risk of loss. Convertible securities may be rated below investment grade.

    Debt securities risk. The prices of debt securities held by the Fund will be affected by changes in interest rates, the cred-itworthiness 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.

    Depositary receipts risk. Investing in depositary receipts involves the same risks as direct investments in foreign securities. In addition, the underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications or pass through any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities to the holders of such receipts. The Fund may therefore receive less timely information or have less control than if it invested directly in the foreign issuer.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions

at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

    Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    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.

    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. Individual

 

 

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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.

Preferred securities risk. Preferred securities are subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. Preferred securities also may be subordinated to bonds or other debt instruments, subjecting them to a greater risk of non-payment, may be less liquid than many other securities, such as common stocks, and generally offer no voting rights with respect to the issuer.

    Real estate investment trust risk/real estate risk. Investments in real estate related instruments may be affected by economic, legal, cultural, environmental or technological factors that affect property values, rents or occupancies of real estate related to the Fund’s holdings. Shares of real estate related companies, which tend to be small- and mid-cap companies, may be more volatile and less liquid.

    Small- and mid-capitalization companies risks. Small- and mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions, may have little or no operating history or track record of success, and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

    Value investing style risk. A value investing style subjects the Fund to the risk that the valuations never improve or that the returns on value equity securities are less than returns on other styles of investing or the overall stock market.

    Warrants risk. Warrants may be significantly less valuable or worthless on their expiration date and may also be postponed or terminated early, resulting in a partial or total loss. Warrants may also be illiquid.

    Zero coupon or pay-in-kind securities risk. The value, interest rates, and liquidity of non-cash paying instruments, such

as zero coupon and pay-in-kind securities, are subject to greater fluctuation than other types of securities. The higher yields and interest rates on pay-in-kind securities reflect the payment deferral and increased credit risk associated with such instruments and that such investments may represent a higher credit risk than loans that periodically pay interest.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

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

    The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index is a broad-based benchmark that includes investment-grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities.

    The Lipper VUF Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of mixed-asset target allocation growth variable insurance underlying funds tracked by Lipper.

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

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

 

 

Other information

    The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this

report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

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

 

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–64.47%

 

Aerospace & Defense–1.02%     

General Dynamics Corp.

    78,667      $ 16,004,801  
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods–0.48%  

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd.(b)

    120,732        7,600,079  
Asset Management & Custody Banks–1.80%  

Northern Trust Corp.

    120,120        11,998,787  

State Street Corp.

    166,008        16,204,041  
               28,202,828  
Automobile Manufacturers–1.23%     

General Motors Co.

    471,659        19,333,302  
Biotechnology–0.45%     

Amgen Inc.

    40,995        7,129,030  
Broadcasting–0.18%     

CBS Corp.–Class B

    48,165        2,841,735  
Building Products–0.68%     

Johnson Controls International PLC

    281,220        10,717,294  
Cable & Satellite–1.48%     

Charter Communications, Inc.–Class A(b)

    27,442        9,219,414  

Comcast Corp.–Class A

    350,755        14,047,738  
               23,267,152  
Communications Equipment–1.86%     

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    495,494        18,977,420  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

    360,832        10,283,712  
               29,261,132  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–0.41%  

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(b)

    87,119        6,413,701  
Diversified Banks–9.65%     

Bank of America Corp.

    1,697,193        50,101,137  

Citigroup Inc.

    802,206        59,692,149  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    390,101        41,717,401  
               151,510,687  
Diversified Metals & Mining–0.54%     

BHP Billiton Ltd. (Australia)

    367,928        8,468,519  
Drug Retail–2.28%     

CVS Health Corp.

    255,727        18,540,208  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    237,768        17,266,712  
               35,806,920  
Electric Utilities–0.27%     

FirstEnergy Corp.

    137,512        4,210,617  
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–1.02%     

Agrium Inc. (Canada)

    68,978        7,932,470  
     Shares      Value  
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–(continued)  

Mosaic Co. (The)

    314,988      $ 8,082,592  
               16,015,062  
Health Care Distributors–0.86%     

McKesson Corp.

    86,869        13,547,221  
Health Care Equipment–1.47%     

Baxter International Inc.

    156,251        10,100,065  

Medtronic PLC

    160,954        12,997,035  
               23,097,100  
Home Improvement Retail–0.80%     

Kingfisher PLC (United Kingdom)

    2,741,988        12,501,512  
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–1.22%     

Carnival Corp.

    288,537        19,150,201  
Industrial Machinery–0.82%     

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    144,432        12,881,890  
Insurance Brokers–1.89%     

Aon PLC

    96,558        12,938,772  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    88,587        7,210,096  

Willis Towers Watson PLC

    62,700        9,448,263  
               29,597,131  
Integrated Oil & Gas–3.58%     

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    286,352        21,092,688  

Royal Dutch Shell PLC–Class A (United Kingdom)

    709,306        23,749,324  

TOTAL S.A. (France)

    207,114        11,427,107  
               56,269,119  
Integrated Telecommunication Services–0.64%  

Orange S.A. (France)

    142,929        2,480,126  

Verizon Communications Inc.

    144,217        7,633,406  
               10,113,532  
Internet Software & Services–0.93%     

eBay Inc.(b)

    384,617        14,515,446  
Investment Banking & Brokerage–3.70%     

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

    216,882        11,141,228  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

    54,001        13,757,295  

Morgan Stanley

    631,110        33,114,342  
               58,012,865  
IT Consulting & Other Services–0.85%     

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.–Class A

    188,524        13,388,974  
Managed Health Care–0.69%     

Anthem, Inc.

    47,756        10,745,578  
Multi-Line Insurance–1.04%     

American International Group, Inc.

    274,155        16,334,155  
 

 

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

 

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     Shares      Value  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–1.67%     

Baker Hughes, a GE Co.

    246,691      $ 7,805,303  

TechnipFMC PLC (United Kingdom)

    585,524        18,332,757  
               26,138,060  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–4.63%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    285,763        15,328,327  

Apache Corp.

    462,182        19,513,324  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (Canada)

    481,688        17,214,914  

Devon Energy Corp.

    500,027        20,701,118  
               72,757,683  
Other Diversified Financial Services–0.56%  

Voya Financial, Inc.

    178,843        8,847,363  
Packaged Foods & Meats–0.79%  

Mondelez International, Inc.–Class A

    291,365        12,470,422  
Pharmaceuticals–3.86%     

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    138,477        8,485,870  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    233,334        13,129,704  

Novartis AG (Switzerland)

    138,581        11,720,286  

Pfizer Inc.

    490,780        17,776,052  

Sanofi (France)

    110,312        9,497,866  
               60,609,778  
Railroads–1.07%     

CSX Corp.

    305,464        16,803,575  
Regional Banks–5.20%     

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    652,029        27,372,178  

Comerica Inc.

    94,852        8,234,102  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    589,985        17,900,145  

First Horizon National Corp.

    440,327        8,802,137  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    133,922        19,323,605  
               81,632,167  
Semiconductors–1.75%     

Intel Corp.

    285,142        13,162,155  

QUALCOMM Inc.

    224,279        14,358,341  
               27,520,496  
Systems Software–1.47%     

Oracle Corp.

    488,572        23,099,684  
Tobacco–1.12%     

Philip Morris International Inc.

    166,468        17,587,344  
Wireless Telecommunication Services–0.51%  

Vodafone Group PLC–ADR (United Kingdom)

    249,308        7,952,925  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $691,609,804)

 

     1,012,357,080  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  

Bonds & Notes–16.46%

 

  
Aerospace & Defense–0.30%     

BAE Systems Holdings Inc. (United Kingdom), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 2.85%, 12/15/2020(c)

  $ 288,000      $ 289,471  

Northrop Grumman Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 1.75%, 06/01/2018

    3,530,000        3,527,935  

Precision Castparts Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,
1.25%, 01/15/2018

    590,000        589,828  

2.50%, 01/15/2023

    365,000        362,893  
               4,770,127  
Agricultural & Farm Machinery–0.08%     

Deere & Co., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 2.60%, 06/08/2022

    1,275,000        1,277,008  
Agricultural Products–0.02%     

Ingredion Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.63%, 04/15/2037

    255,000        329,223  
Air Freight & Logistics–0.12%     

FedEx Corp.,
Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Bonds, 4.90%, 01/15/2034

    440,000        499,871  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,
5.10%, 01/15/2044

    910,000        1,062,145  

United Parcel Service, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 3.40%, 11/15/2046

    258,000        249,963  
               1,811,979  
Airlines–0.12%     

American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2014-1, Class A, Sr. Sec. First Lien Pass Through Ctfs.,
3.70%, 04/01/2028

    373,815        383,161  

Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust,

    

Series 2010-1, Class A, Sr. Sec. First Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 4.75%, 01/12/2021

    192,384        201,941  

Series 2012-1, Class A, Sr. Sec. First Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 4.15%, 04/11/2024

    397,043        415,903  

Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2010-1, Class A, Sr. Sec. First Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 6.20%, 01/02/2020

    97,991        99,705  

United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2014-2, Class A, Sr. Sec. First Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 3.75%, 09/03/2026

    482,487        500,532  

Virgin Australia Pass Through Trust (Australia), Series 2013-1, Class A, Sec. Gtd. Pass Through Ctfs., 5.00%, 04/23/2025(c)

    303,868        316,782  
               1,918,024  
Application Software–0.55%     

Citrix Systems, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 0.50%, 04/15/2019

    2,171,000        2,812,802  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Application Software–(continued)     

Nuance Communications, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 1.00%, 12/15/2022(d)

  $ 2,703,000      $ 2,593,191  

RealPage, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 1.50%, 11/15/2022(c)

    690,000        857,325  

Workday, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 0.25%, 10/01/2022(c)

    2,389,000        2,368,096  
               8,631,414  
Asset Management & Custody Banks–0.11%     

Apollo Management Holdings L.P., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.00%, 05/30/2024(c)

    425,000        435,375  

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.00%, 01/15/2025

    460,000        472,673  

Carlyle Holdings Finance LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 3.88%, 02/01/2023(c)

    395,000        404,704  

KKR Group Finance Co. III LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Bonds, 5.13%, 06/01/2044(c)

    315,000        349,669  
               1,662,421  
Automobile Manufacturers–0.19%     

Daimler Finance North America LLC (Germany), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 1.88%, 01/11/2018(c)

    555,000        554,982  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,
3.10%, 05/04/2023

    267,000        265,755  

3.81%, 01/09/2024

    445,000        454,785  

4.13%, 08/04/2025

    687,000        711,492  

General Motors Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 6.60%, 04/01/2036

    397,000        484,749  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.25%, 03/01/2026

    503,000        553,874  
               3,025,637  
Automotive Retail–0.07%     

Advance Auto Parts, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

4.50%, 12/01/2023

    660,000        694,665  

5.75%, 05/01/2020

    399,000        425,384  
               1,120,049  
Biotechnology–0.54%     

AbbVie Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.50%, 05/14/2035

    720,000        792,657  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., Sr. Unsec. Sub. Conv. Notes, 1.50%, 10/15/2020

    2,388,000        2,840,227  

Celgene Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

4.00%, 08/15/2023

    485,000        510,822  

4.63%, 05/15/2044

    1,390,000        1,487,465  

Gilead Sciences, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.40%, 12/01/2021

    492,000        524,952  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Biotechnology–(continued)     

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 2.25%, 05/15/2024(c)

  $ 1,853,000      $ 2,370,682  
               8,526,805  
Brewers–0.35%     

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc. (Belgium), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

2.65%, 02/01/2021

    625,000        628,531  

3.30%, 02/01/2023

    593,000        607,414  

4.70%, 02/01/2036

    1,005,000        1,130,524  

4.90%, 02/01/2046

    1,122,000        1,304,433  

Heineken NV (Netherlands), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 3.50%, 01/29/2028(c)

    1,000,000        1,022,009  

Molson Coors Brewing Co., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

1.45%, 07/15/2019

    341,000        336,834  

4.20%, 07/15/2046

    395,000        403,808  
               5,433,553  
Broadcasting–0.76%     

Liberty Interactive LLC, Sr. Unsec. Conv. Deb., 1.75%, 10/05/2023(c)(d)

    2,357,000        2,732,647  

Liberty Media Corp.,

 

  

Sr. Unsec. Conv. Deb., 2.25%, 10/05/2021(d)

    1,538,000        1,609,132  

Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 1.38%, 10/15/2023

    6,063,000        7,007,009  

Liberty Formula One Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 1.00%, 01/30/2023(c)

    570,000        639,113  
               11,987,901  
Cable & Satellite–0.50%     

Charter Communications Operating, LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp., Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Global Notes, 4.46%, 07/23/2022

    1,065,000        1,112,136  

Comcast Corp.,
Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.70%, 05/15/2018

    445,000        451,328  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.45%, 03/15/2037

    305,000        412,011  

DISH Network Corp., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 3.38%, 08/15/2026

    4,954,000        5,402,956  

NBCUniversal Media LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

5.15%, 04/30/2020

    175,000        186,498  

5.95%, 04/01/2041

    215,000        280,616  
               7,845,545  
Commodity Chemicals–0.06%     

Basell Finance Co. B.V. (Netherlands), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Deb., 8.10%, 03/15/2027(c)

    745,000        989,941  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Communications Equipment–0.55%     

Ciena Corp., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 4.00%, 12/15/2020

  $ 1,610,000      $ 2,105,075  

Finisar Corp., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 0.50%, 12/15/2021(d)

    1,114,000        1,038,805  

Viavi Solutions Inc.,
Sr. Unsec. Conv. Deb.,

 

  

0.63%, 08/15/2018(d)

    3,377,000        3,486,753  

Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 1.00%, 03/01/2024(c)

    1,986,000        1,967,381  
               8,598,014  
Consumer Finance–0.06%     

American Express Co., Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 3.63%, 12/05/2024

    336,000        346,171  

Synchrony Financial, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.95%, 12/01/2027

    600,000        598,513  
               944,684  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–0.26%  

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 1.50%, 01/15/2022

    3,275,000        3,342,547  

Visa Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.15%, 12/14/2035

    670,000        744,763  
               4,087,310  
Diversified Banks–1.17%     

ANZ New Zealand (Int’l) Ltd. (New Zealand), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 2.88%, 01/25/2022(c)

    350,000        351,078  

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (Australia), Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Global Notes, 2.30%, 06/01/2021

    713,000        707,179  

Bank of America Corp.,
Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Global Notes,

    

3.50%, 04/19/2026

    615,000        629,289  

5.65%, 05/01/2018

    350,000        354,193  

Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Notes, 3.25%, 10/21/2027

    565,000        561,189  

BBVA Bancomer S.A. (Mexico), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.38%, 04/10/2024(c)

    700,000        731,500  

Citigroup Inc.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.67%, 07/24/2028

    545,000        553,432  

Unsec. Sub. Global Notes,

    

5.30%, 05/06/2044

    250,000        296,039  

6.68%, 09/13/2043

    815,000        1,131,053  

Unsec. Sub. Notes, 4.75%, 05/18/2046

    375,000        414,681  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Australia), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 2.25%, 03/10/2020(c)

    1,085,000        1,081,941  

HBOS PLC (United Kingdom), Unsec. Sub. Medium-Term Global Notes, 6.75%, 05/21/2018(c)

    325,000        330,541  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Diversified Banks–(continued)     

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

3.20%, 06/15/2026

  $ 415,000      $ 415,123  

4.26%, 02/22/2048

    525,000        569,164  

4.50%, 01/24/2022

    80,000        85,642  

Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 4.25%, 10/01/2027

    345,000        367,310  

Series V, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 5.00%(e)

    640,000        651,923  

Mizuho Financial Group Cayman 3 Ltd. (Japan), Unsec. Gtd. Sub. Notes, 4.60%, 03/27/2024(c)

    200,000        211,729  

National Australia Bank Ltd. (Australia), Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Global Notes,

    

2.00%, 01/14/2019

    930,000        928,482  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

1.88%, 07/12/2021

    945,000        925,230  

3.50%, 01/10/2027(c)

    1,055,000        1,079,631  

Société Générale S.A. (France), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 2.63%, 09/16/2020(c)

    890,000        892,615  

Unsec. Sub. Notes, 5.00%,
01/17/2024(c)

    735,000        785,548  

Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 3.05%, 01/15/2021(c)

    680,000        686,338  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (Japan), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Medium-Term Global Notes, 2.65%, 07/23/2020

    715,000        718,602  

U.S. Bancorp, Series W, Unsec. Sub. Medium-Term Notes, 3.10%, 04/27/2026

    295,000        293,164  

Wells Fargo & Co.,
Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Global Notes, 1.50%, 01/16/2018

    180,000        179,982  

Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Notes, 3.55%, 09/29/2025

    655,000        672,849  

Unsec. Sub. Medium-Term Notes,

    

4.10%, 06/03/2026

    450,000        472,260  

4.65%, 11/04/2044

    1,200,000        1,310,541  
               18,388,248  
Diversified Capital Markets–0.55%     

Credit Suisse AG (Switzerland), Sr. Unsec. Conv. Medium-Term Notes, 0.50%, 06/24/2024(c)

    7,880,000        7,814,596  

Unsec. Sub. Notes, 6.50%,
08/08/2023(c)

    686,000        769,263  
               8,583,859  
Diversified Chemicals–0.05%     

Eastman Chemical Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.70%, 01/15/2020

    795,000        800,464  
Diversified Metals & Mining–0.02%     

Rio Tinto Finance USA Ltd. (United Kingdom), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.13%, 07/15/2028

    200,000        264,415  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Drug Retail–0.15%     

CVS Health Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Bonds, 3.38%, 08/12/2024

  $ 375,000      $ 377,479  

CVS Pass Through Trust, Sr. Sec. First Lien Global Pass Through Ctfs., 6.04%, 12/10/2028

    804,411        895,283  

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

3.30%, 11/18/2021

    602,000        612,515  

4.50%, 11/18/2034

    444,000        464,659  
               2,349,936  
Electric Utilities–0.26%     

Duke Energy Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.10%, 06/15/2018

    1,250,000        1,250,458  

Electricite de France S.A. (France),

 

  

Jr. Unsec. Sub. Notes, 5.63%(c)(e)

    745,000        772,006  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

4.60%, 01/27/2020(c)

    150,000        157,043  

4.88%, 01/22/2044(c)

    930,000        1,036,427  

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Deb., 3.55%, 05/01/2027

    569,000        580,564  

Ohio Power Co., Series M, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.38%, 10/01/2021

    200,000        219,970  

PPL Electric Utilities Corp., Sr. Sec. First Mortgage Bonds, 6.25%, 05/15/2039

    50,000        68,843  

Virginia Electric & Power Co., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.00%, 06/30/2019

    15,000        15,565  
               4,100,876  
Environmental & Facilities Services–0.03%     

Waste Management, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 3.90%, 03/01/2035

    469,000        492,861  
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–0.02%     

Monsanto Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.13%, 07/15/2019

    305,000        304,010  
Financial Exchanges & Data–0.06%     

Moody’s Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.50%, 09/01/2022

    935,000        1,002,706  
Food Retail–0.01%     

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.50%, 07/26/2047(c)

    120,000        125,294  
Gas Utilities–0.04%     

NiSource Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.38%, 05/15/2047

    616,000        677,406  
General Merchandise Stores–0.02%     

Dollar General Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.25%, 04/15/2023

    365,000        370,297  
Health Care Distributors–0.07%     

McKesson Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.28%, 03/15/2019

    1,095,000        1,095,448  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Health Care Equipment–0.80%     

Becton, Dickinson and Co.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

4.88%, 05/15/2044

  $ 750,000      $ 803,874  

Sr. Unsec. Notes, 2.68%, 12/15/2019

    274,000        275,087  

DexCom, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 0.75%, 05/15/2022(c)

    2,591,000        2,446,876  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.88%, 10/15/2018

    731,000        736,070  

Insulet Corp., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 1.38%, 11/15/2024(c)

    476,000        483,437  

Medtronic, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

3.15%, 03/15/2022

    1,076,000        1,102,604  

4.38%, 03/15/2035

    358,000        404,050  

4.63%, 03/15/2044

    525,000        602,213  

NuVasive, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 2.25%, 03/15/2021

    1,880,000        2,213,700  

Wright Medical Group N.V., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 2.25%, 11/15/2021

    986,000        1,205,385  

Wright Medical Group, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Bonds, 2.00%, 02/15/2020

    2,203,000        2,270,467  
               12,543,763  
Health Care REIT’s–0.08%     

HCP, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

3.88%, 08/15/2024

    505,000        517,511  

4.20%, 03/01/2024

    480,000        502,729  

Ventas Realty L.P., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.70%, 09/30/2043

    215,000        262,419  
               1,282,659  
Health Care Services–0.09%     

Express Scripts Holding Co., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 2.25%, 06/15/2019

    575,000        574,222  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings, Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

3.20%, 02/01/2022

    602,000        614,278  

4.70%, 02/01/2045

    264,000        286,449  
               1,474,949  
Home Improvement Retail–0.04%     

Home Depot, Inc. (The), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.00%, 04/01/2021

    631,000        625,012  
Homebuilding–0.07%     

MDC Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.00%, 01/15/2043

    1,050,000        1,031,625  
Hotel and Resort REIT’s–0.03%     

Hospitality Properties Trust, Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

4.50%, 06/15/2023

    270,000        282,591  

5.00%, 08/15/2022

    200,000        213,598  
               496,189  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Housewares & Specialties–0.03%     

Tupperware Brands Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.75%, 06/01/2021

  $ 475,000      $ 501,073  
Insurance Brokers–0.02%     

Willis North America, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 3.60%, 05/15/2024

    250,000        254,449  
Integrated Oil & Gas–0.29%     

Chevron Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

1.37%, 03/02/2018

    1,428,000        1,427,079  

1.72%, 06/24/2018

    520,000        520,034  

Husky Energy Inc. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.95%, 04/15/2022

    300,000        310,640  

Occidental Petroleum Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.40%, 04/15/2026

    365,000        374,100  

Petróleos Mexicanos (Mexico), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.88%, 01/24/2022

    570,000        595,507  

Shell International Finance B.V. (Netherlands), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.00%, 05/10/2046

    897,000        956,908  

Suncor Energy Inc. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 3.60%, 12/01/2024

    334,000        341,764  
               4,526,032  
Integrated Telecommunication Services–0.57%  

AT&T Inc.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

3.00%, 06/30/2022

    520,000        521,384  

3.40%, 05/15/2025

    289,000        284,522  

4.50%, 05/15/2035

    463,000        461,322  

4.80%, 06/15/2044

    935,000        927,461  

4.90%, 08/14/2037

    1,987,000        2,021,021  

5.15%, 03/15/2042

    90,000        93,635  

5.35%, 09/01/2040

    101,000        106,861  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

4.30%, 02/15/2030(c)

    348,000        348,409  

5.15%, 11/15/2046(c)

    140,000        143,502  

Telefónica Emisiones, S.A.U. (Spain), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

5.21%, 03/08/2047

    700,000        796,840  

7.05%, 06/20/2036

    360,000        484,061  

Verizon Communications Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

4.13%, 08/15/2046

    83,000        76,917  

4.40%, 11/01/2034

    325,000        331,937  

4.52%, 09/15/2048

    1,073,000        1,059,902  

4.81%, 03/15/2039

    503,000        527,616  

5.01%, 08/21/2054

    694,000        711,550  
               8,896,940  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail–0.35%     

Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (China), Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 1.25%, 09/15/2019(d)

    2,992,000        3,063,060  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail–(continued)  

Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Deb., 1.00%, 07/05/2022(c)(d)

  $ 1,574,000      $ 1,577,935  

QVC, Inc., Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Global Notes, 5.45%, 08/15/2034

    880,000        885,879  
               5,526,874  
Internet Software & Services–0.12%     

eBay Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.50%, 03/09/2018

    1,865,000        1,866,822  
Investment Banking & Brokerage–1.20%     

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

4.02%, 10/31/2038

    550,000        566,346  

5.25%, 07/27/2021

    400,000        433,686  

Unsec. Sub. Notes, 4.25%, 10/21/2025

    552,000        577,345  

Series 0000, Sr. Unsec. Exchangeable Basket-Linked Conv. Medium-Term Notes, 1.00%, 09/28/2020(c)(f)

    6,230,000        10,454,999  

GS Finance Corp., Series 0001, Sr. Unsec. Conv. Medium-Term Notes, 0.25%, 07/08/2024

    5,920,000        6,117,432  

Morgan Stanley, Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Global Notes, 4.00%, 07/23/2025

    680,000        712,520  
               18,862,328  
IT Consulting & Other Services–0.03%     

DXC Technology Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.45%, 09/18/2022

    490,000        516,187  
Life & Health Insurance–0.52%     

Athene Global Funding, Sec. Notes,

    

2.88%, 10/23/2018(c)

    624,000        627,356  

4.00%, 01/25/2022(c)

    1,220,000        1,259,482  

Jackson National Life Global Funding, Sr. Sec. Notes,

    

2.10%, 10/25/2021(c)

    525,000        515,335  

3.25%, 01/30/2024(c)

    480,000        485,099  

Metropolitan Life Global Funding I, Sec. Notes, 2.05%, 06/12/2020(c)

    590,000        585,888  

Nationwide Financial Services Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.30%, 11/18/2044(c)

    910,000        1,082,732  

Prudential Financial, Inc., Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 8.88%, 06/15/2068

    1,915,000        1,971,971  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

3.91%, 12/07/2047(c)

    155,000        158,363  

3.94%, 12/07/2049(c)

    496,000        507,830  

Reliance Standard Life Global Funding II, Sr. Sec. First Lien Notes, 3.05%, 01/20/2021(c)

    465,000        471,479  

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, Unsec. Sub. Notes, 4.27%, 05/15/2047(c)

    498,000        527,494  
               8,193,029  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Movies & Entertainment–0.10%     

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 2.50%, 05/15/2019

  $ 1,203,000      $ 1,558,637  
Multi-Line Insurance–0.11%     

American Financial Group, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.50%, 06/15/2047

    520,000        542,435  

American International Group, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

2.30%, 07/16/2019

    385,000        384,819  

4.38%, 01/15/2055

    720,000        735,960  
               1,663,214  
Office REIT’s–0.05%     

Government Properties Income Trust, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.00%, 07/15/2022

    730,000        735,064  
Office Services & Supplies–0.02%     

Pitney Bowes Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.63%, 03/15/2024

    374,000        342,210  
Oil & Gas Drilling–0.18%     

Ensco Jersey Finance Ltd., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Bonds, 3.00%, 01/31/2024

    2,100,000        1,874,250  

Nabors Industries Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Notes, 0.75%, 01/15/2024(c)

    1,150,000        884,063  
               2,758,313  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–0.27%     

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 4.25%, 05/01/2022

    1,105,000        1,103,619  

Weatherford International Ltd., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Notes, 5.88%, 07/01/2021

    2,952,000        3,206,610  
               4,310,229  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–0.34%     

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.60%, 03/15/2046

    443,000        571,415  

Chesapeake Energy Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Notes, 5.50%, 09/15/2026(c)

    1,042,000        954,081  

Concho Resources Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

3.75%, 10/01/2027

    488,000        494,620  

4.88%, 10/01/2047

    539,000        591,302  

ConocoPhillips Co., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

2.88%, 11/15/2021

    859,000        869,652  

4.15%, 11/15/2034

    921,000        980,895  

Noble Energy, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.25%, 11/15/2043

    830,000        922,246  
               5,384,211  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–0.57%     

Andeavor Logistics LP/ Tesoro Logistics Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.20%, 12/01/2047

  $ 690,000      $ 721,782  

Enable Midstream Partners, LP, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.40%, 05/15/2019

    440,000        437,584  

Enbridge Inc. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.50%, 12/01/2046

    424,000        511,386  

Energy Transfer, LP, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.90%, 03/15/2035

    357,000        353,932  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Bonds, 6.45%, 09/01/2040

    25,000        32,497  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.25%, 01/31/2020

    155,000        163,727  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 2.55%, 10/15/2019

    370,000        371,279  

Series N, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.50%, 01/31/2019

    245,000        256,068  

Kinder Morgan Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.30%, 12/01/2034

    422,000        451,146  

MPLX LP,
Sr. Unsec. Global Bonds, 4.50%, 07/15/2023

    1,820,000        1,924,851  

Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.50%, 02/15/2023

    745,000        767,596  

Plains All American Pipeline L.P./ PAA Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.65%, 06/01/2022

    355,000        357,369  

Spectra Energy Partners, L.P., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.50%, 03/15/2045

    536,000        555,050  

Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations L.P., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

5.30%, 04/01/2044

    645,000        639,834  

5.50%, 02/15/2020

    535,000        563,853  

Texas Eastern Transmission L.P., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 7.00%, 07/15/2032

    185,000        236,828  

Western Gas Partners, LP, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.45%, 04/01/2044

    600,000        639,322  
               8,984,104  
Other Diversified Financial Services–0.20%     

ERAC USA Finance LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 2.35%, 10/15/2019(c)

    935,000        932,633  

MassMutual Global Funding II,
Sec. Notes, 2.00%, 04/15/2021(c)

    945,000        930,636  

Sr. Sec. Notes, 2.10%, 08/02/2018(c)

    975,000        976,354  

SMBC Aviation Capital Finance DAC (Ireland), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 2.65%, 07/15/2021(c)

    315,000        310,019  
               3,149,642  
Packaged Foods & Meats–0.06%     

General Mills, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.20%, 10/21/2019

    850,000        850,062  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Packaged Foods & Meats–(continued)     

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. (United Kingdom), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.13%, 11/15/2025

  $ 64,000      $ 67,929  
               917,991  
Paper Packaging–0.10%     

International Paper Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 6.00%, 11/15/2041

    245,000        307,478  

Packaging Corp. of America, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.50%, 11/01/2023

    1,139,000        1,226,641  
               1,534,119  
Pharmaceuticals–0.53%     

Allergan Funding SCS, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.85%, 06/15/2044

    950,000        1,019,889  

Bayer US Finance LLC (Germany), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

2.38%, 10/08/2019(c)

    2,270,000        2,271,595  

3.00%, 10/08/2021(c)

    590,000        596,309  

GlaxoSmithKline Capital Inc. (United Kingdom), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Bonds,

    

5.65%, 05/15/2018

    75,000        76,036  

6.38%, 05/15/2038

    70,000        98,871  

Jazz Investments I Ltd., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Bonds, 1.88%, 08/15/2021

    1,455,000        1,463,184  

Medicines Co. (The), Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 2.75%, 07/15/2023

    938,000        862,374  

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.00%, 06/30/2019

    280,000        292,047  

Mylan N.V., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 3.15%, 06/15/2021

    431,000        433,708  

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 2.38%, 04/01/2022(c)

    792,000        831,600  

Zoetis Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.70%, 02/01/2043

    365,000        409,250  
               8,354,863  
Property & Casualty Insurance–0.30%     

Allstate Corp. (The), Sr. Unsec. Bonds, 3.28%, 12/15/2026

    320,000        325,347  

CNA Financial Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Bonds, 5.88%, 08/15/2020

    325,000        351,735  

Liberty Mutual Group Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Bonds, 4.85%, 08/01/2044(c)

    975,000        1,086,870  

Markel Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.00%, 03/30/2043

    385,000        433,387  

Old Republic International Corp., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 3.75%, 03/15/2018

    970,000        1,349,512  

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.60%, 08/01/2043

    665,000        768,918  

WR Berkley Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.63%, 03/15/2022

    420,000        447,349  
               4,763,118  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Railroads–0.19%     

Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC, Sr. Unsec. Deb., 5.15%, 09/01/2043

  $ 991,000      $ 1,227,075  

CSX Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.50%, 04/15/2041

    380,000        470,907  

Union Pacific Corp.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.65%, 02/15/2024

    101,000        106,227  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

4.15%, 01/15/2045

    440,000        476,430  

4.85%, 06/15/2044

    570,000        676,337  
               2,956,976  
Regional Banks–0.05%     

Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.38%, 07/28/2021

    455,000        449,379  

SunTrust Banks, Inc., Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 3.30%, 05/15/2026

    385,000        381,891  
               831,270  
Reinsurance–0.03%     

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Notes, 4.70%, 09/15/2023

    386,000        414,519  
Renewable Electricity–0.04%     

Oglethorpe Power Corp., Sr. Sec. First Mortgage Bonds, 4.55%, 06/01/2044

    581,000        610,926  
Semiconductors–0.60%     

Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 3.63%, 01/15/2024(c)

    1,435,000        1,428,567  

Microchip Technology Inc., Sr. Unsec. Sub. Conv. Notes, 1.63%, 02/15/2027(c)

    2,180,000        2,565,587  

Micron Technology, Inc., Series G, Sr. Unsec. Conv. Global Bonds, 3.00%, 11/15/2028(d)

    1,566,000        2,265,806  

ON Semiconductor Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Bonds, 1.00%, 12/01/2020

    1,702,000        2,180,688  

Silicon Laboratories Inc.,
Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 1.38%, 03/01/2022(c)

    619,000        715,332  

Texas Instruments Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 2.63%, 05/15/2024

    230,000        228,321  
               9,384,301  
Specialized Finance–0.34%     

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Netherlands), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 3.95%, 02/01/2022

    385,000        397,119  

Air Lease Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

2.63%, 09/04/2018

    1,150,000        1,153,575  

3.00%, 09/15/2023

    649,000        644,707  

4.25%, 09/15/2024

    430,000        451,764  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Specialized Finance–(continued)     

Aviation Capital Group LLC,
Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

2.88%, 09/17/2018(c)

  $ 745,000      $ 747,611  

2.88%, 01/20/2022(c)

    1,115,000        1,115,013  

4.88%, 10/01/2025(c)

    735,000        799,594  
               5,309,383  
Specialized REIT’s–0.26%     

Crown Castle International Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.75%, 05/15/2047

    50,000        52,799  

Crown Castle Towers LLC, Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes,

    

4.88%, 08/15/2020(c)

    538,000        562,951  

6.11%, 01/15/2020(c)

    770,000        811,962  

EPR Properties, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.75%, 12/15/2026

    2,145,000        2,205,082  

Life Storage, LP, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 3.50%, 07/01/2026

    444,000        433,087  
               4,065,881  
Specialty Chemicals–0.01%     

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.50%, 06/01/2047

    170,000        186,472  
Systems Software–0.25%     

FireEye, Inc.,
Series A, Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 1.00%, 06/01/2020(d)

    1,163,000        1,091,766  

Series B, Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 1.63%, 06/01/2022(d)

    1,163,000        1,068,506  

Microsoft Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.50%, 02/12/2035

    403,000        419,806  

Oracle Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 1.90%, 09/15/2021

    1,285,000        1,265,257  
               3,845,335  
Technology Distributors–0.05%     

Avnet, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.63%, 04/15/2026

    705,000        728,156  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals–0.28%  

Apple Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

2.15%, 02/09/2022

    716,000        707,019  

3.35%, 02/09/2027

    335,000        343,462  

Dell International LLC/ EMC Corp., Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes,

    

5.45%, 06/15/2023(c)

    645,000        697,716  

8.35%, 07/15/2046(c)

    14,000        18,084  

SanDisk Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Bonds, 0.50%, 10/15/2020

    2,520,000        2,378,804  

Seagate HDD Cayman, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Bonds, 5.75%, 12/01/2034

    299,000        287,859  
               4,432,944  
Tobacco–0.12%     

Philip Morris International Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

3.60%, 11/15/2023

    405,000        419,419  

4.88%, 11/15/2043

    1,210,000        1,384,046  
               1,803,465  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Wireless Telecommunication Services–0.08%  

América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.38%, 07/16/2042

  $ 600,000      $ 638,896  

Rogers Communications Inc. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.50%, 03/15/2043

    585,000        629,500  
               1,268,396  

Total Bonds & Notes
(Cost $241,606,185)

             258,407,125  

U.S. Treasury Securities–11.47%

 

  
U.S. Treasury Bills–0.00%     

1.11%, 02/01/2018(g)(h)

    45,000        44,953  
U.S. Treasury Notes–10.35%     

1.25%, 01/31/2019

    19,275,000        19,155,794  

3.63%, 08/15/2019

    1,525,000        1,567,516  

3.38%, 11/15/2019

    300,000        308,268  

1.75%, 11/30/2019

    71,210,000        71,030,394  

3.63%, 02/15/2020

    46,000        47,649  

2.63%, 11/15/2020

    600,000        610,847  

1.88%, 12/15/2020

    24,675,000        24,604,178  

2.00%, 11/30/2022

    18,076,500        17,911,546  

2.13%, 11/30/2024

    11,000,400        10,854,878  

2.25%, 11/15/2027

    16,652,400        16,414,870  
               162,505,940  
U.S. Treasury Bonds–1.12%     

4.50%, 02/15/2036

    4,000,000        5,147,257  

4.50%, 08/15/2039

    40,000        52,219  

4.38%, 05/15/2040

    80,000        103,085  

2.75%, 08/15/2047

    12,207,000        12,211,158  
               17,513,719  

Total U.S. Treasury Securities
(Cost $179,898,994)

 

     180,064,612  
        
Shares
        

Preferred Stocks–0.50%

 

  
Asset Management & Custody
Banks–0.19%
 

AMG Capital Trust II, $2.58 Conv. Pfd.

    47,000        2,981,563  
Diversified Banks–0.02%     

Wells Fargo & Co., Series Q, 5.85% Pfd.

    12,000        324,000  
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–0.29%  

El Paso Energy Capital Trust I, $2.38 Conv. Pfd.

    95,499        4,540,022  

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $6,118,550)

 

     7,845,585  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency
Securities–0.13%

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC)–0.13%  

Unsec. Global Notes,

    

4.88%, 06/13/2018

  $ 1,000,000      $ 1,014,552  

6.75%, 03/15/2031

    750,000        1,073,696  

Total U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities
(Cost $1,979,348)

 

     2,088,248  

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency
Mortgage-Backed Securities–0.00%

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC)–0.00%  

Pass Through Ctfs. , 5.50%, 02/01/2037

    26        29  
Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA)–0.00%  

Pass Through Ctfs.,

 

  

5.50%, 03/01/2021

    63        65  

8.00%, 08/01/2021

    118        118  

9.50%, 04/01/2030

    2,154        2,487  
               2,670  

Total U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $2,597)

 

     2,699  
         
Shares
     Value  
Money Market Funds–6.69%     

Invesco Government & Agency
Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18%(i)

    36,794,431      $ 36,794,431  

Invesco Liquid Assets
Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40%(i)

    26,276,613        26,279,241  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(i)

    42,050,778        42,050,778  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $105,126,511)

 

     105,124,450  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–99.72%
(Cost $1,226,341,989)

 

     1,565,889,799  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.28%

             4,368,088  

NET ASSETS–100.00%

           $ 1,570,257,887  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

ADR  

– American Depositary Receipt

Conv.  

– Convertible

Ctfs.  

– Certificates

Deb.  

– Debentures

Gtd.  

– Guaranteed

Jr.  

– Junior

Pfd.  

– Preferred

REIT  

– Real Estate Investment Trust

Sec.  

– Secured

Sr.  

– Senior

Sub.  

– Subordinated

Unsec.  

– Unsecured

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  Non-income producing security.
(c)  Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at December 31, 2017 was $73,036,520, which represented 4.65% of the Fund’s Net Assets.
(d)  Security has an irrevocable call by the issuer or mandatory put by the holder. Maturity date reflects such call or put.
(e)  Perpetual bond with no specified maturity date.
(f)  Exchangeable for a basket of five common stocks.
(g)  Security traded on a discount basis. The interest rate shown represents the discount rate at the time of purchase by the Fund.
(h)  All or a portion of the value was pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts. See Note 1K.
(i)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.

 

Open Futures Contracts  
Short Futures Contracts   Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Month
     Notional
Value
     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation
 

U.S. Treasury 5 Year Notes

    23        March-2018      $ (2,671,773    $ 14,710      $ 14,710  

U.S. Treasury 10 Year Notes

    17        March-2018        (2,108,797      14,171        14,171  

Total Futures Contracts—Interest Rate Risk

                             $ 28,881      $ 28,881  

 

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

 

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Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  

Settlement
Date

 

    

Counterparty

   Contract to        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
        Deliver        Receive       

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      USD       34,733          AUD       45,313        $ 622  

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      USD       70,943          CAD       91,186          1,629  

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      USD       51,547          CHF       50,571          440  

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      USD       103,152          EUR       87,120          1,513  

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      USD       100,137          GBP       74,555          595  

Subtotal

                                                  4,799  

01/19/2018

     Bank of New York Mellon (The)      AUD       3,837,013          USD       2,898,864          (94,949

01/19/2018

     Bank of New York Mellon (The)      CAD       8,086,255          USD       6,283,026          (152,579

01/19/2018

     Bank of New York Mellon (The)      CHF       4,338,306          USD       4,384,342          (75,388

01/19/2018

     Bank of New York Mellon (The)      EUR       7,529,140          USD       8,864,057          (181,433

01/19/2018

     Bank of New York Mellon (The)      GBP       12,014,972          USD       16,051,222          (182,261

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      AUD       3,837,044          USD       2,899,968          (93,868

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      CAD       8,086,766          USD       6,284,986          (151,026

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      CHF       4,338,285          USD       4,384,294          (75,414

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      EUR       7,529,136          USD       8,868,682          (176,802

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      GBP       12,015,049          USD       16,052,370          (181,217

Subtotal

                                                  (1,364,937

Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts—Currency Risk

 

     $ (1,360,138

Abbreviations:

 

AUD  

– Australian Dollar

CAD  

– Canadian Dollar

CHF  

– Swiss Franc

EUR  

– Euro

GBP  

– British Pound Sterling

USD  

– U.S. Dollar

 

 

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

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $1,121,215,478)

  $ 1,460,765,349  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $105,126,511)

    105,124,450  

Other investments:

 

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

    4,799  

Cash

    65,555  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $1,293)

    1,310  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

    3,308,637  

Fund shares sold

    278,875  

Dividends and interest

    4,324,186  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    159,152  

Total assets

    1,574,032,313  

Liabilities:

 

Other investments:

 

Variation margin payable — futures contracts

    5,609  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

    1,364,937  

Payable for:

 

Fund shares reacquired

    766,963  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    1,405,098  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    1,128  

Accrued other operating expenses

    54,242  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    176,449  

Total liabilities

    3,774,426  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 1,570,257,887  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 1,146,936,044  

Undistributed net investment income

    25,543,663  

Undistributed net realized gain

    59,553,747  

Net unrealized appreciation

    338,224,433  
    $ 1,570,257,887  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 184,768,368  

Series II

  $ 1,385,489,519  

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

 

Series I

    9,706,245  

Series II

    73,125,173  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 19.04  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 18.95  

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $563,677)

  $ 26,438,376  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

    718,201  

Interest

    10,455,371  

Total investment income

    37,611,948  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    5,688,222  

Administrative services fees

    2,444,548  

Custodian fees

    60,125  

Distribution fees — Series II

    3,364,856  

Transfer agent fees

    33,763  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    41,386  

Reports to shareholders

    147,407  

Professional services fees

    61,345  

Other

    26,213  

Total expenses

    11,867,865  

Less: Fees waived

    (95,906

Net expenses

    11,771,959  

Net investment income

    25,839,989  

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investment securities

    73,869,412  

Foreign currencies

    14,355  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (2,799,889

Futures contracts

    (36,340
      71,047,538  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 

Investment securities

    61,888,633  

Foreign currencies

    4,492  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (2,881,369

Futures contracts

    6,191  
      59,017,947  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    130,065,485  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 155,905,474  
 

 

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

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 25,839,989      $ 20,269,520  

Net realized gain

    71,047,538        30,804,197  

Change in net unrealized appreciation

    59,017,947        136,794,055  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    155,905,474        187,867,772  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (2,908,928      (2,492,252

Series ll

    (19,584,973      (20,095,211

Total distributions from net investment income

    (22,493,901      (22,587,463

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

    (3,156,537      (4,168,661

Series ll

    (24,461,379      (38,839,725

Total distributions from net realized gains

    (27,617,916      (43,008,386

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    14,958,314        48,906,569  

Series ll

    (22,591,494      75,370,163  

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

    (7,633,180      124,276,732  

Net increase in net assets

    98,160,477        246,548,655  

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    1,472,097,410        1,225,548,755  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $25,543,663 and $17,107,128, respectively)

  $ 1,570,257,887      $ 1,472,097,410  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objectives are both capital appreciation and current income.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

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

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

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

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

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they

 

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may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

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

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

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

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

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

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

B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income  Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Bond premiums and discounts are amortized and/or accreted over the lives of the respective securities. Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in-lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Paydown gains and losses on mortgage and asset-backed securities are recorded as adjustments to interest income. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

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

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

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

C. Country Determination  For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

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

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

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

F. Expenses Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Foreign Currency Translations Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

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

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

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

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

K.

Futures Contracts — The Fund may enter into futures contracts to manage exposure to interest rate, equity and market price movements and/or currency risks. A futures contract is an agreement between Counterparties to purchase or sell a specified underlying security, currency or commodity (or delivery of a cash settlement price, in the case of an index future) for a fixed price at a future date. The Fund currently invests only in exchange-traded futures and they are standardized as to maturity date and underlying financial instrument. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into futures contracts are satisfied by the segregation of specific securities or cash as collateral at the futures commission merchant (broker). During the period the futures contracts are open, changes in the value of the contracts are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by recalculating the value of the contracts on a daily basis. Subsequent or variation margin payments are received or made depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the contracts are closed or expire, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from, or cost of, the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract. The net realized gain (loss) and the change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts held during the period is included on the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with futures contracts are

 

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  market risk and the absence of a liquid secondary market. If the Fund were unable to liquidate a futures contract and/or enter into an offsetting closing transaction, the Fund would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the value of the contracts and continue to be required to maintain the margin deposits on the futures contracts. Futures contracts have minimal Counterparty risk since the exchange’s clearinghouse, as Counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Risks may exceed amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
L. Collateral To the extent the Fund has designated or segregated a security as collateral and that security is subsequently sold, it is the Fund’s practice to replace such collateral no later than the next business day.

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

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

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $150 million

    0.50%  

Next $100 million

    0.45%  

Next $100 million

    0.40%  

Over $350 million

    0.35%  

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.37%.

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

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 1.50% and Series II shares to 1.75% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $95,906.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $352,348 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $2,092,200 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund incurred $3,925 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

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

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

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments in Securities

                                        

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

  $ 980,483,462        $ 31,873,618        $        $ 1,012,357,080  

Bonds & Notes

             258,407,125                   258,407,125  

U.S. Treasury Securities

             180,064,612                   180,064,612  

Preferred Stocks

    4,864,022          2,981,563                   7,845,585  

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities

             2,088,248                   2,088,248  

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Mortgaged-Backed Securities

             2,699                   2,699  

Money Market Funds

    105,124,450                            105,124,450  

Total Investments in Securities

    1,090,471,934          475,417,865                   1,565,889,799  

Other Investments — Assets*

                                        

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

             4,799                   4,799  

Futures Contracts

    28,881                            28,881  
      28,881          4,799                   33,680  

Other Investments — Liabilities*

                                        

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

             (1,364,937                 (1,364,937

Total Other Investments

    28,881          (1,360,138                 (1,331,257

Total Investments

  $ 1,090,500,815        $ 474,057,727        $        $ 1,564,558,542  

 

* Unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

NOTE 4—Derivative Investments

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

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

Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End

The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of December 31, 2017:

 

    Value  
Derivative Assets   Currency
Risk
       Interest
Rate Risk
       Total  

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts—Exchange-Traded(a)

  $        $ 28,881        $ 28,881  

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

    4,799                   4,799  

Total Derivative Assets

    4,799          28,881          33,680  

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

             (28,881        (28,881

Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements

  $ 4,799        $        $ 4,799  

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


    Value  
Derivative Liabilities   Currency
Risk
       Interest
Rate Risk
       Total  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

  $ (1,364,937      $        $ (1,364,937

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

                       

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

  $ (1,364,937      $        $ (1,364,937

 

(a)  The daily variation margin receivable (payable) at period-end is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The table below reflects the Fund’s exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative transactions as of December 31, 2017.

 

    Financial
Derivative
Assets
     Financial
Derivative
Liabilities
    

Net Value of
Derivatives

     Collateral
(Received)/Pledged
    

Net
Amount

 
Counterparty   Forward
Foreign Currency
Contracts
     Forward
Foreign Currency
Contracts
        Non-Cash      Cash     

Bank of Mellon New York (The)

  $      $ (686,610    $ (686,610    $      $      $ (686,610

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

    4,799        (678,327      (673,528                    (673,528

Total

  $ 4,799      $ (1,364,937    $ (1,360,138    $      $      $ (1,360,138

Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended December 31, 2017

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

 

    Location of Gain (Loss) on
Statement of Operations
 
     Currency
Risk
       Interest
Rate Risk
       Total  

Realized Gain (Loss):

           

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $ (2,799,889      $        $ (2,799,889

Futures contracts

             (36,340        (36,340

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

           

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (2,881,369                 (2,881,369

Futures contracts

             6,191          6,191  

Total

  $ (5,681,258      $ (30,149      $ (5,711,407

The table below summarizes the average notional value of forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts outstanding during the period.

 

     Forward
Foreign Currency
Contracts
       Futures
Contracts
 

Average notional value

  $ 84,640,801        $ 5,279,938  

NOTE 5—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

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

NOTE 6—Cash Balances

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


NOTE 7—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 22,493,901        $ 22,587,463  

Long-term capital gain

    27,617,916          43,008,386  

Total distributions

  $ 50,111,817        $ 65,595,849  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 28,549,182  

Undistributed long-term gain

    62,482,969  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    332,433,812  

Net unrealized appreciation — foreign currencies

    7,880  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (152,000

Shares of beneficial interest

    1,146,936,044  

Total net assets

  $ 1,570,257,887  

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to wash sales, book to tax accretion and amortization differences, contingent payment debt instruments, forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts.

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

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

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

 

NOTE 8—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $258,274,272 and $363,856,806, respectively. During the same period, purchases and sales of U.S. Treasury obligations were $1,442,850,956 and $1,408,831,089, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 353,233,814  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (20,800,002

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 332,433,812  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $1,232,124,730.

NOTE 9—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of contingent payment debt instruments, bond premiums and sale of securities with deemed dividends, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $5,090,447 and undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $5,090,447. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


NOTE 10—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    1,444,387      $ 26,450,705        3,385,579      $ 56,340,459  

Series II

    3,955,635        72,128,100        11,160,205        184,995,192  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    331,991        6,065,465        401,502        6,660,913  

Series II

    2,420,129        44,046,353        3,565,332        58,934,936  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (955,203      (17,557,856      (835,357      (14,094,803

Series II

    (7,581,250      (138,765,947      (10,264,860      (168,559,965

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    (384,311    $ (7,633,180      7,412,401      $ 124,276,732  

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 77% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


NOTE 11—Financial Highlights

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

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(a)
    Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or  expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 17.76     $ 0.35 (d)    $ 1.58     $ 1.93     $ (0.31   $ (0.34   $ (0.65   $ 19.04       11.03   $ 184,768       0.55 %(e)      0.56 %(e)      1.93 %(d)(e)      119

Year ended 12/31/16

    16.23       0.29       2.10       2.39       (0.32     (0.54     (0.86     17.76       15.12       157,774       0.60       0.61       1.78       101  

Year ended 12/31/15

    18.93       0.28       (0.78     (0.50     (0.49     (1.71     (2.20     16.23       (2.29     96,287       0.64       0.65       1.55       87  

Year ended 12/31/14

    18.58       0.37 (f)      1.28       1.65       (0.35     (0.95     (1.30     18.93       9.03       72,391       0.66       0.67       1.92 (f)      85  

Year ended 12/31/13

    15.08       0.27       3.51       3.78       (0.28           (0.28     18.58       25.18       60,288       0.66       0.67       1.59       41  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    17.68       0.31 (d)      1.57       1.88       (0.27     (0.34     (0.61     18.95       10.78       1,385,490       0.80 (e)      0.81 (e)      1.68 (d)(e)      119  

Year ended 12/31/16

    16.16       0.25       2.09       2.34       (0.28     (0.54     (0.82     17.68       14.84       1,314,323       0.85       0.86       1.53       101  

Year ended 12/31/15

    18.86       0.23       (0.78     (0.55     (0.44     (1.71     (2.15     16.16       (2.58     1,129,261       0.89       0.90       1.30       87  

Year ended 12/31/14

    18.52       0.32 (f)      1.28       1.60       (0.31     (0.95     (1.26     18.86       8.77       1,290,920       0.91       0.92       1.67 (f)      85  

Year ended 12/31/13

    15.05       0.23       3.50       3.73       (0.26           (0.26     18.52       24.88       1,244,045       0.91       0.92       1.34       41  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets includes significant dividends received during the year ended December 31, 2017. Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding the significant dividends are $0.30 and 1.64% and $0.26 and 1.39% for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.
(e)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $172,121 and $1,345,942 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.
(f)  Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets includes significant dividends received during the year ended December 31, 2014. Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding the significant dividends are $0.27 and 1.41% and $0.22 and 1.16% for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Equity & Income Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Equity & Income Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

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

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

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

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

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

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

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class

 

Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)

    ACTUAL    

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before
expenses)

   

Annualized
Expense
Ratio

 
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
   
Series I   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,066.50      $ 2.81     $ 1,022.48      $ 2.75       0.54
Series II     1,000.00       1,065.00        4.11       1,021.22        4.02       0.79  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


Tax Information

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

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

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

  $ 27,617,916  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    68.58

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    6.79

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

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

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

Invesco V.I. Equity and Income Fund


 

 

LOGO  

Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund

 

 

LOGO

 

 

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

    A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246 or at

invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

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

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

 

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

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                                                   VIGCE-AR-1        02072018     1324

 


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Global Core

Equity Fund (the Fund) outperformed the MSCI World Index, the Fund’s broad market/style-specific benchmark.

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

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares       22.90
Series II Shares       22.60
MSCI World Index (Broad Market/Style-Specific Index)       22.40
Lipper VUF Global Multi-Cap value Funds Classification Average (Peer Group)       15.77

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Global equity markets delivered positive, and in many cases double-digit, returns over the year ended December 31, 2017. These gains were broadly driven by firming global economic growth, as well as stronger corporate fundamentals. After trailing international markets for the first three quarters of the year, the US equity market outperformed international markets in the fourth quarter. US equity markets received a boost from the prospect of sweeping individual and corporate tax cuts, with a final tax bill approved by Congress in December.

    In developed markets, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) met in December and increased the benchmark fed funds target rate by 0.25% to a target range of 1.25 to 1.50%. Combined with two other interest rate increases earlier in 2017, the Fed’s decision reflects a more constructive outlook for the US economy. In contrast, the European Central Bank held rates steady at 0% throughout 2017 and maintained its generous bond buying program through at least September 2018, or beyond, until it sees a sustained adjustment in the path of inflation.

    Most emerging markets continued to perform well during 2017. In addition to the improving global economic outlook, other positive tailwinds included reduced expectations for a major shift in US trade policy as well as stronger oil prices. Oil moved higher on production restraint by OPEC and Russia, benefiting commodity-driven emerging markets.

    At the close of 2017, equity market valuations in developed and emerging markets appeared relatively full in absolute terms, but non-US equity markets were trading at a material discount to the US. In sum, while valuations were not cheap, recent earnings growth and upward earnings revisions improved in many non-US developed markets. Interestingly, while 2017 marked the eighth year of the global bull market, we saw a shift in leadership as international stocks outperformed US stocks for the year. Prior to 2017, international stocks had trailed US stocks for four consecutive years and in six of the last seven years.

    During the year, stock selection in the consumer discretionary, energy, financials, materials and telecommunication services sectors benefited Fund performance relative to the broad market/

 

style-specific benchmark. In addition, stock selection in and underweight exposure to the consumer staples and utilities sectors contributed to Fund performance, as did stock selection in and overweight exposure to the industrials sector. The largest detractors from Fund performance relative to the broad market/style-specific benchmark included stock selection in the health care and information technology (IT) sectors, as well as underweight exposure to the latter.

    From a geographic perspective, stock selection in Australia and the UK was beneficial to the Fund’s relative performance, as was stock selection in and mild overweight exposure to Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore. Exposure to select emerging markets, as well as overweight exposure to the Netherlands, also benefited Fund performance. Finally, the Fund’s use of forward foreign currency contracts to hedge against adverse movements in the foreign currencies in which portfolio securities are denominated provided slightly positive absolute returns. Conversely, stock selection in Canada, France, Germany and, most notably, the US, detracted from the Fund’s relative performance.

    The largest individual contributor during the reporting period was Qantas Airways. The company benefited from a strong domestic market share based on an industry-leading loyalty program and its strong position at the slot-constrained Sydney airport. In addition, AIA Group, a leading Asian insurer based in Hong Kong, experienced solid gains from improved economic prospects in emerging markets and robust sales trends, particularly within China. Also contributing to the Fund’s performance versus the broad market/style-specific benchmark was Sherwin Williams. The company benefited from increased activity in homebuilding and remodeling, which drove strong revenue growth.

 
Portfolio Composition
By country       % of total net assets 
United States       43.6
Japan       12.8
United Kingdom       11.8
Switzerland       5.2
Italy       4.8
Netherlands       3.2
Hong Kong       2.2
Australia       2.1
Germany       2.1
Countries each less than 2.0% of portfolio       12.1
Money Market Funds    
Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities       0.1
Top 10 Equity Holdings
      % of total net assets 
  1.   Royal Dutch Shell PLC-Class A-ADR       3.7
  2.   Chevron Corp.       3.3
  3.   UBS Group AG       3.1
  4.   Alphabet Inc.-Class C       2.8
  5.   Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.       2.7
  6.   First Republic Bank       2.6
  7.   Enel S.p.A.       2.5
  8.   AIA Group Ltd.       2.3
  9.   NIKE, Inc.-Class B       2.2
10.   Siemens AG       2.1
Total Net Assets     $ 86.8 million
Total Number of Holdings       67

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

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

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    Detracting from the Fund’s performance for the reporting period was Luxembourg-based steel company Arcelor-Mittal. During the year, the company delivered several positive earnings reports. However, its share price declined due to fluctuating steel prices and unimpressive free cash flow levels. Another stock that experienced a setback despite reporting solid earnings results was Shire. During the year, the company struggled amid generic pricing pressure in the US. Finally, shares of Allergan fell as a result of an unfavorable federal court decision on patent protections for Restasis, one of its top-selling drugs.

    At the close of the reporting period, our largest overweight positions relative to the MSCI World Index were in the energy, financials and industrials sectors. The Fund also had a slight overweight position in the telecommunication services sector. The largest underweight positions were in the consumer staples, IT, real estate and utilities sectors.

    As always, the Fund focuses on companies that provide an attractive return on invested capital, trade at attractive valuations and have high-quality management teams with a long-term perspective. In short, we seek to take advantage of the market’s volatile behavior and short-term focus. We believe our conservative approach should position the Fund to navigate the evolving economic backdrop.

    We thank you for your continued investment in Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund.

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

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

LOGO  

Erik Esselink

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund. He joined Invesco in 2007. Mr. Esselink

earned a bachelor of science degree from the Rotterdam School of Economics, where he studied commercial economics.

 

LOGO  

Jeffrey Everett

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Invesco’s Global Core

Equity Team, is manager of Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund. He joined Invesco in 2016. Mr. Everett earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Pennsylvania State University.

Assisted by Invesco’s Global Core Equity Team

 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

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

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

LOGO

 

1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

 

Past performance cannot guarantee comparable future results.

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns     

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (1/2/97)       5.45
10 Years       2.23
  5 Years       9.80
  1 Year       22.90
Series II Shares          
10 Years       1.97 %
  5 Years       9.55
  1 Year       22.60

Effective June 1, 2010, Class I shares of the predecessor fund, Universal Funds Global Value Equity Portfolio, advised by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. were reorganized into Series I shares of Invesco Van Kampen V.I. Global Value Equity Fund (renamed Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund on April 30, 2012). Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Series I shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco V.I. Global Value Equity Fund Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

    Series II shares incepted on June 1, 2010. Series II share performance shown prior to that date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class I shares restated to reflect the higher 12b-1 fees applicable to Series II shares.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 1.05% and 1.30%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent

the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

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

 

 

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Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of issuers throughout the world, including US issuers.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Depositary receipts risk. Investing in depositary receipts involves the same risks as direct investments in foreign securities. In addition, the underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications or pass through any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities to the holders of such receipts. The Fund may therefore receive less timely information or have less control than if it invested directly in the foreign issuer.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the

expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

    Emerging markets securities risk.

Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertain trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law and the enforcement of systems of taxation in many emerging market countries may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, investments in emerging markets securities may also be subject to additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information.

    Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    Geographic focus risk. The Fund may from time to time invest a substantial amount of its assets in securities of issuers located in a single country or a limited number of countries. Adverse economic, political or social conditions in those countries may therefore have a significant negative impact on the Fund’s investment performance.

    Investing in the European Union risk. Investments in certain countries in the European Union are susceptible to high economic

risks associated with high levels of debt, such as investments in sovereign debt of Greece, Italy and Spain. Efforts of the member states to further unify their economic and monetary policies may increase the potential for the downward movement of one member state’s market to cause a similar effect on other member states’ markets. Separately, the European Union faces issues involving its membership, structure, procedures and policies. The exit of one or more member states from the European Union, such as the United Kingdom (UK) which has announced its intention to exit, would place its currency and banking system in jeopardy. The exit by the UK or other member states will likely result in increased volatility, illiquidity and potentially lower economic growth in the affected markets, which will adversely affect the Fund’s investments.

    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.

    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. 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.

    Preferred securities risk. Preferred securities are subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. Preferred securities also may be subordinated to bonds or other debt instruments, subjecting them to a

 

 

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greater risk of non-payment, may be less liquid than many other securities, such as common stocks, and generally offer no voting rights with respect to the issuer.

    Small- and mid-capitalization companies risks. Small- and mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions, may have little or no operating history or track record of success, and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

The MSCI World IndexSM is an unmanaged index considered representative of stocks of developed countries. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors.

    The Lipper VUF Global Multi-Cap Value Funds Classification Average represents an average of all variable insurance underlying funds in the Lipper Global Multi Cap Value Funds classification.

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

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

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

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

 

 

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund


Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–99.90%

 

Australia–2.09%  

Brambles Ltd.

    112,527      $ 882,079  

Qantas Airways Ltd.

    238,120        934,712  
               1,816,791  
Brazil–1.53%  

Banco do Brasil S.A.

    53,400        510,967  

Petróleo Brasileiro S.A.–ADR(a)

    79,001        812,920  
               1,323,887  
China–0.92%  

Baidu, Inc.–ADR(a)

    3,403        797,017  
France–0.98%  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.E.

    2,888        848,315  
Germany–2.12%  

Siemens AG

    13,247        1,837,933  
Hong Kong–2.25%  

AIA Group Ltd.

    229,200        1,955,251  
Ireland–1.44%  

James Hardie Industries PLC

    71,063        1,250,893  
Italy–4.79%  

Banca Mediolanum S.p.A.

    111,740        965,822  

Enel S.p.A.

    346,563        2,130,098  

Prysmian S.p.A.

    32,531        1,061,244  
               4,157,164  
Japan–12.85%  

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.

    47,200        2,341,777  

Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd.

    6,400        1,305,050  

Hitachi, Ltd.

    190,000        1,478,093  

KDDI Corp.

    59,800        1,488,498  

Komatsu Ltd.

    46,200        1,672,172  

ORIX Corp.

    47,900        809,670  

Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.

    22,700        943,500  

Shimano Inc.

    7,900        1,111,343  
               11,150,103  
Luxembourg–1.58%  

ArcelorMittal(a)

    42,246        1,368,089  
Netherlands–3.16%  

ING Groep N.V.

    93,942        1,728,537  

Randstad Holding N.V.

    16,591        1,017,915  
               2,746,452  
Norway–1.18%  

Orkla ASA

    96,361        1,021,808  
Singapore–0.98%  

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

    46,000        851,694  
     Shares      Value  
South Africa–0.71%  

Naspers Ltd.–Class N

    2,218      $ 618,651  
Sweden–1.47%  

Svenska Handelsbanken AB–Class A

    93,468        1,276,043  
Switzerland–5.24%  

ABB Ltd.

    32,306        864,073  

Glencore PLC

    181,081        953,462  

UBS Group AG

    148,375        2,726,693  
               4,544,228  
Taiwan–1.28%  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

    144,000        1,107,454  
United Kingdom–11.77%  

Imperial Brands PLC

    20,843        890,917  

Just Eat PLC(a)

    98,630        1,034,625  

Liberty Global PLC–Series A(a)

    36,670        1,314,253  

Rio Tinto PLC

    24,469        1,291,355  

Royal Dutch Shell PLC–Class A–ADR

    47,771        3,186,803  

St. James’s Place PLC

    94,112        1,555,579  

Vodafone Group PLC–ADR

    29,324        935,436  
               10,208,968  
United States–43.56%  

Allergan PLC

    6,251        1,022,538  

Alphabet Inc.–Class C(a)

    2,305        2,411,952  

American Express Co.

    18,468        1,834,057  

Aptiv PLC

    13,214        1,120,944  

Biogen Inc.(a)

    3,783        1,205,150  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.(a)

    7,875        702,214  

Celgene Corp.(a)

    15,486        1,616,119  

Chevron Corp.

    22,530        2,820,531  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.–Class A

    15,976        1,134,615  

Colfax Corp.(a)

    24,912        987,013  

Comcast Corp.–Class A

    32,404        1,297,780  

Concho Resources Inc.(a)

    8,631        1,296,549  

Delphi Technologies PLC(a)

    4,404        231,078  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    31,664        1,773,184  

eBay Inc.(a)

    36,273        1,368,943  

EPAM Systems, Inc.(a)

    9,953        1,069,251  

Facebook, Inc.–Class A(a)

    7,180        1,266,983  

First Republic Bank

    25,963        2,249,434  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.(a)

    14,476        1,271,572  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    13,002        1,058,233  

Moody’s Corp.

    2,816        415,670  

NIKE, Inc.–Class B

    29,989        1,875,812  

Oracle Corp.

    25,660        1,213,205  

Priceline Group Inc. (The)(a)

    893        1,551,802  

Progressive Corp. (The)

    12,055        678,938  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

    2,739        1,123,099  
 

 

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

 

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     Shares      Value  
United States–(continued)  

Shire PLC–ADR

    5,108      $ 792,353  

United Technologies Corp.

    13,662        1,742,861  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    5,446        657,169  
               37,789,049  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–99.90%
(Cost $70,612,773)

 

     86,669,790  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.10%

             89,440  

NET ASSETS–100.00%

           $ 86,759,230  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

ADR  

– American Depositary Receipt

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Non-income producing security.

 

Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  
            Contract to     

Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

 

Settlement

Date

     Counterparty    Deliver      Receive     

02/13/2018

     Barclays Bank PLC      USD       2,017,725        GBP       1,500,000      $ 10,499  

02/13/2018

     Goldman Sachs International      JPY       202,000,000        USD       1,847,271        50,498  

02/13/2018

     JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.      JPY       202,000,000        USD       1,846,970        50,197  

Subtotal

                                       111,194  

02/13/2018

     Barclays Bank PLC      GBP       1,500,000        USD       1,972,184        (56,040

Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — Currency Risk

                                     $ 55,154  

Abbreviations:

 

GBP  

– British Pound Sterling

JPY  

– Japanese Yen

USD  

– U.S. Dollar

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $70,612,773)

  $ 86,669,790  

Other investments:

 

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

    111,194  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $164,553)

    167,035  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

    206,827  

Fund shares sold

    9,362  

Dividends

    96,334  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    40,455  

Total assets

    87,300,997  

Liabilities:

 

Other investments:

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

    56,040  

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

    32,076  

Fund shares reacquired

    25,307  

Amount due custodian

    303,102  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    41,312  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    631  

Accrued other operating expenses

    40,391  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    42,908  

Total liabilities

    541,767  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 86,759,230  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 70,054,194  

Undistributed net investment income

    691,138  

Undistributed net realized gain (loss)

    (101,600

Net unrealized appreciation

    16,115,498  
    $ 86,759,230  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 73,715,942  

Series II

  $ 13,043,288  

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

 

Series I

    6,871,244  

Series II

    1,215,855  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 10.73  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 10.73  

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $138,747)

  $ 1,591,998  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes securities lending income of $8,550)

    11,544  

Total investment income

    1,603,542  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    540,127  

Administrative services fees

    170,856  

Custodian fees

    28,879  

Distribution fees — Series II

    31,686  

Transfer agent fees

    11,610  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    21,800  

Reports to shareholders

    13,588  

Professional services fees

    48,498  

Other

    4,656  

Total expenses

    871,700  

Less: Fees waived

    (469

Net expenses

    871,231  

Net investment income

    732,311  

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investment securities

    4,628,757  

Foreign currencies

    17,676  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (45,882
      4,600,551  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 

Investment securities

    11,387,536  

Foreign currencies

    11,066  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (166,155
      11,232,447  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    15,832,998  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 16,565,309  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 732,311      $ 814,541  

Net realized gain (loss)

    4,600,551        (1,489,662

Change in net unrealized appreciation

    11,232,447        5,373,049  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    16,565,309        4,697,928  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (788,459      (635,642

Series ll

    (112,894      (91,204

Total distributions from net investment income

    (901,353      (726,846

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (1,609,008      (6,324,862

Series ll

    (1,728,127      (1,667,057

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

    (3,337,135      (7,991,919

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    12,326,821        (4,020,837

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    74,432,409        78,453,246  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $691,138 and $833,613, respectively)

  $ 86,759,230      $ 74,432,409  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of issuers throughout the world, including U.S. issuers.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

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

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

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

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

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

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual

 

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trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

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

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

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

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

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

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

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

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

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

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

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

 

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

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Securities Lending — The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated money market funds and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
J. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

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

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

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

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

 

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NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

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

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $1 billion

    0 .67%   

Next $500 million

    0 .645%   

Next $1 billion

    0 .62%   

Next $1 billion

    0 .595%   

Next $1 billion

    0 .57%   

Over $4.5 billion

    0 .545%         

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.67%.

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

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 2.25% and Series II shares to 2.50% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $469.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $50,000 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $120,856 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

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

 

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NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

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

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

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were transfers from Level 1 to Level 2 of $4,455,230 and from Level 2 to Level 1 of $5,115,921, due to foreign fair value adjustments.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Investments in Securities                                     

Australia

  $        $ 1,816,791        $        $ 1,816,791  

Brazil

    812,920          510,967                   1,323,887  

China

    797,017                            797,017  

France

             848,315                   848,315  

Germany

             1,837,933                   1,837,933  

Hong Kong

    1,955,251                            1,955,251  

Ireland

             1,250,893                   1,250,893  

Italy

    1,061,244          3,095,920                   4,157,164  

Japan

    9,672,010          1,478,093                   11,150,103  

Luxembourg

             1,368,089                   1,368,089  

Netherland

             2,746,452                   2,746,452  

Norway

    1,021,808                            1,021,808  

Singapore

             851,694                   851,694  

South Africa

    618,651                            618,651  

Sweden

             1,276,043                   1,276,043  

Switzerland

    953,462          3,590,766                   4,544,228  

Taiwan

             1,107,454                   1,107,454  

United Kingdom

    6,327,409          3,881,559                   10,208,968  

United States

    37,789,049                            37,789,049  

Total Investments in Securities

    61,008,821          25,660,969                   86,669,790  

Other Investments — Assets*

                                        

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

             111,194                   111,194  

Other Investments — Liabilities*

                                        

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

             (56,040                 (56,040

Total Other Investments

               55,154                     55,154  

Total Investments

  $ 61,008,821        $ 25,716,123        $        $ 86,724,944  

 

* Unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

NOTE 4—Derivative Investments

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

 

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

Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End

The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of December 31, 2017:

 

    Value  
Derivative Assets   Currency
Risk
 

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

  $ 111,194  

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

     

Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements

  $ 111,194  

 

    Value  
Derivative Liabilities   Currency
Risk
 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

  $ (56,040

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

     

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

  $ (56,040

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The table below reflects the Fund’s exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative transactions as of December 31, 2017.

 

   

Financial
Derivative

Assets

    

Financial
Derivative

Liabilities

           Collateral (Received)/Pledged         
Counterparty   Forward
Foreign Currency
Contracts
    

Forward

Foreign Currency
Contracts

     Net Value of
Derivatives
    Non-Cash      Cash      Net
Amount
 

Barclays Bank PLC

  $ 10,499      $ (56,040    $ (45,541   $      $      $ (45,541

Goldman Sachs International

    50,498               50,498                     50,498  

J.P, Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

    50,197               50,197                     50,197  

Total

  $ 111,194      $ (56,040    $ 55,154     $      $      $ 55,154  

Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended December 31, 2017

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

 

    Location of Gain (Loss) on
Statement of Operations
 
    

Currency

Risk

 

Realized Gain (Loss):

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $ (45,882

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (166,155

Total

  $ (212,037

The table below summarizes the average notional value of forward foreign currency contracts outstanding during the period.

 

    

Forward

Foreign Currency
Contracts

 

Average notional value

  $ 5,752,276  

NOTE 5—Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Trust from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund engaged in securities purchases of $246,805.

 

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NOTE 6—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

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

NOTE 7—Cash Balances

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

NOTE 8—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 901,353        $ 726,846  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 789,427  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    15,947,443  

Net unrealized appreciation — foreign currencies

    3,327  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (35,161

Shares of beneficial interest

    70,054,194  

Total net assets

  $ 86,759,230  

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

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

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

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 9—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $55,553,014 and $57,426,469, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 16,703,944  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (756,501

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 15,947,443  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $70,777,501.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund


NOTE 10—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of expired capital loss carryforward, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $26,567, undistributed net realized gain (loss) was increased by $2,587,287 and shares of beneficial interest was decreased by $2,613,854. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 11—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
     2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    830,159      $ 8,058,908        392,398      $ 3,370,814  

Series II

    6,745        66,624        24,893        212,975  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    77,528        788,459        71,260        635,642  

Series II

    11,087        112,756        10,214        91,204  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (1,075,643      (10,456,375      (1,224,711      (10,331,318

Series II

    (195,837      (1,907,507      (232,258      (1,971,236

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    (345,961    $ (3,337,135      (958,204    $ (7,991,919

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 85% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 12—Financial Highlights

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

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(a)
    Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 8.83     $ 0.09     $ 1.93     $ 2.02     $ (0.12   $     $ (0.12   $ 10.73       22.90   $ 73,716       1.04 %(d)      1.04 %(d)      0.95 %(d)      69

Year ended 12/31/16

    8.35       0.10       0.47       0.57       (0.09           (0.09     8.83       6.81       62,130       1.05       1.05       1.14       47  

Year ended 12/31/15

    8.94       0.09       (0.23     (0.14     (0.13     (0.32     (0.45     8.35       (1.42     65,167       1.06       1.06       0.98       75  

Year ended 12/31/14

    9.06       0.12       (0.05     0.07       (0.19           (0.19     8.94       0.69       73,816       1.06       1.06       1.26       123  

Year ended 12/31/13

    7.54       0.15       1.54       1.69       (0.17           (0.17     9.06       22.50       83,982       1.08       1.08       1.81       32  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    8.83       0.07       1.92       1.99       (0.09           (0.09     10.73       22.60       13,043       1.29 (d)      1.29 (d)      0.70 (d)      69  

Year ended 12/31/16

    8.35       0.07       0.47       0.54       (0.06           (0.06     8.83       6.50       12,302       1.30       1.30       0.89       47  

Year ended 12/31/15

    8.93       0.07       (0.23     (0.16     (0.10     (0.32     (0.42     8.35       (1.65     13,286       1.31       1.31       0.73       75  

Year ended 12/31/14

    9.04       0.10       (0.05     0.05       (0.16           (0.16     8.93       0.48       16,010       1.31       1.31       1.01       123  

Year ended 12/31/13

    7.52       0.13       1.53       1.66       (0.14           (0.14     9.04       22.25       21,279       1.33       1.33       1.56       32  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $67,941 and $12,675 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

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

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

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

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

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

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

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class   Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
    Actual     HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before
expenses)
    Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
    Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
    Expenses
Paid During
Period2
   
Series I   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,106.20     $ 5.47     $ 1,020.01     $ 5.24       1.03
Series II     1,000.00       1,105.80       6.79       1,018.75       6.51       1.28  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund


Tax Information

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

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

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

     60.99  

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

     0.00  

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

Invesco V.I. Global Core Equity Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

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

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund

 

 

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The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

    A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246 or at

invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

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

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

 

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

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                                       I-VIGHC-AR-1        02122018     1554


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Global

Health Care Fund (the Fund) lagged the MSCI World Health Care Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

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

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares       15.83
Series II Shares       15.55
MSCI World Index (Broad Market Index)       22.40
MSCI World Health Care Index (Style-Specific Index)       19.80
Lipper VUF Health/Biotechnology Funds Classification Average (Peer Group)       22.45

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Global equity markets delivered positive, and in many cases double-digit, returns over the year ended December 31, 2017. These gains were broadly driven by firming global economic growth, as well as stronger corporate fundamentals. After trailing international markets for the first three quarters of the year, US equity markets outperformed international markets in the fourth quarter. US equity markets received a boost from the prospect of sweeping individual and corporate tax cuts, with a final tax bill approved by Congress in December 2017.

    In developed markets, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) met in December and increased the benchmark fed funds target rate by 0.25% to a target range of 1.25% to 1.50%.1 Combined with two other interest rate increases earlier in 2017, the Fed’s decision reflects a more constructive outlook for the US economy. In contrast, the European Central Bank held rates steady at 0% throughout 2017 and maintained its generous bond buying program through at least September 2018, or beyond, until it sees a sustained adjustment in the path of inflation.

 

    Most emerging markets continued to perform well during 2017. In addition to the improving global economic outlook, other positive tailwinds included reduced expectations for a major shift in US trade policy as well as stronger oil prices. Oil moved higher on production restraint by OPEC and Russia, benefiting commodity-driven emerging markets.

    At the close of 2017, equity market valuations in developed and emerging markets appeared relatively full in absolute terms, but non-US equity markets were trading at a material discount to the US. In sum, while valuations were not cheap, recent earnings growth and upward earnings revisions improved in many non-US developed markets. Interestingly, while 2017 marked the eighth year of the global bull market, we saw a shift in leadership as international stocks outperformed US stocks for the year. Prior to 2017, international stocks had trailed US stocks for four consecutive years and in six of the last seven years.

    In this environment, the MSCI World Index gained 22.40%, and health care stocks, as represented by the MSCI World Health Care Index, returned 19.80% for the reporting period.

 

    Security selection in the biotechnology industry was the primary driver of the Fund’s underperformance relative to the style-specific benchmark during the reporting period. However, the industry also held a number of the Fund’s largest individual contributors and detractors. The Fund’s top contributor for the year was

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cystic fibrosis. The company’s share price increased sharply following the release of positive results from a late-stage clinical trial for its combination drug therapy for cystic fibrosis. Conversely, UK-based biotechnology firm Shire was a significant detractor from Fund performance during the year. Shares of Shire suffered due to investor concerns about increased competition within the company’s hematology franchise.

    The Fund’s underweight exposure to the health care equipment industry and overweight exposure to the health care services industry also detracted from Fund performance relative to the style-specific benchmark. The Fund’s only holding in health care services, Envision Healthcare, was a significant detractor from relative returns for the reporting period. Though Envision reported strong revenues in its fiscal third quarter, its earnings declined and the company reduced its outlook for the following quarter, which sent its share price sharply lower.

    The Fund’s cash position, while less than 3% on average during the reporting period, also detracted from Fund performance in the strong equity market environment.

    Underweight exposure to – as well as stock selection in – the pharmaceuticals industry were the largest contributors to the Fund’s relative return as the industry lagged the Fund’s style-specific benchmark for the year. However, the industry

 

 
Portfolio Composition
By country       % of total net assets 
United States       77.9
Switzerland       5.8
Germany       2.6
Japan       2.0
Denmark       2.0
Countries each less than 2% of portfolio       4.7

Money Market Funds

Plus Other

Assets Less Liabilities

      5.0
Top 10 Equity Holdings*
      % of total net assets 
  1. Celgene Corp.       4.9
  2. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.       4.3
  3. Novartis AG-ADR       4.2
  4. UnitedHealth Group Inc.       3.9
  5. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.       3.4
  6. Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.       3.2
  7. Eli Lilly and Co.       3.2
  8. Shire PLC-ADR       2.7
  9. Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.       2.6
10. BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.       2.6
Total Net Assets     $ 211.3 million 
Total Number of Holdings*       66 

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

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

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also included a number of the Fund’s largest individual detractors including Endo International and Teva Pharmaceuticals. Pricing pressures and increased competition within the generic drug market negatively affected share prices of both companies during the year. We sold our position in Endo International during the reporting period.

    The Fund’s overweight exposure to the managed health care industry also contributed to Fund returns relative to the style-specific benchmark. Two of the Fund’s largest individual contributors for the year were managed health care companies Aetna and UnitedHealth Group. Aetna’s share price rose sharply late in the reporting period following an announcement that CVS Health (not a Fund holding) was in talks to buy the insurer for more than $66 billion. Pending regulatory approval, the deal should close in the latter half of 2018.

    The Fund’s underweight exposure to the health care services industry and overweight exposure to the life science tools and services industry aided performance. The Fund’s outperformance in the life science tools and services industry was primarily due to Thermo Fisher Scientific, a company that markets scientific instruments and lab equipment. During the year the company reported strong earnings coupled with a favorable outlook for underlying business trends.

    During the year, we trimmed our exposure to a number of pharmaceutical and biotechnology holdings and increased our exposure to managed care, health care equipment and health care supplies companies. The Fund’s largest industry exposure and relative overweight exposure was in the biotechnology industry where, in our opinion, valuations were attractive, growth was robust and pipelines were strong. We believed many of the Fund’s biotechnology holdings had the potential to be acquired, but the market seemed to underappreciate this possibility. In our view, US tax reform legislation could set the stage for additional mergers or acquisitions within the biotechnology industry.

    Similarly, it is our view that any clarification of the Trump administration’s policies about drug pricing would lift a major sector overhang and enable biotechnology stocks to trade more on their intrinsic value. In our opinion, this development may also trigger a rotation out of health care devices and areas of health care services in which the Fund has underweight exposure relative to its style-specific benchmark.

    As always, thank you for your continued investment in Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund.

1 Source: US Federal Reserve

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

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

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Derek Taner

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund. He joined Invesco in

2005. Mr. Taner earned a BS in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and finance and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business.

 

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Henry Wu

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund. He joined Invesco in 2014. Mr. Wu earned a BS

degree, with honors, in biological sciences and an MS degree in engineering-economic systems and operations research from Stanford University. He also earned an MBA from Harvard University.
 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

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

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

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1 Source: Lipper Inc.
2 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.

 

Past performance cannot guarantee comparable future results.

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (5/21/97)       8.48
10 Years       7.93
  5 Years       12.21
  1 Year       15.83
Series II Shares          
Inception (4/30/04)       7.66 %
10 Years       7.67
  5 Years       11.93
  1 Year       15.55

The performance of the Fund’s Series I and Series II share classes will differ primarily due to different class expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in

net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.99% and 1.24%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and

fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

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

 

 

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund


 

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Convertible securities risk. The market values of convertible securities are affected by market interest rates, the risk of actual issuer default on interest or principal payments and the value of the underlying common stock into which the convertible security may be converted. Additionally, a convertible security is subject to the same types of market and issuer risks as apply to the underlying common stock. In addition, certain convertible securities are subject to involuntary conversions and may undergo principal write-downs upon the occurrence of certain triggering events, and, as a result, are subject to an increased risk of loss. Convertible securities may be rated below investment grade.

    Depositary receipts risk. Investing in depositary receipts involves the same risks as direct investments in foreign securities. In addition, the underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications or pass through any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities to the holders of such receipts. The Fund may therefore receive less timely information or have less control than if it invested directly in the foreign issuer.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s

returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

    Emerging markets securities risk.

Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertain trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law and the enforcement of systems of taxation in many emerging market countries may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, investments in emerging markets securities may also be subject to additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information.

    Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other

instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    Geographic focus risk. The Fund may from time to time invest a substantial amount of its assets in securities of issuers located in a single country or a limited number of countries. Adverse economic, political or social conditions in those countries may therefore have a significant negative impact on the Fund’s investment performance.

    Health care sector risk. The Fund will concentrate its investments in the securities of domestic and foreign issuers in the health care sector. The health care sector is subject to significant government regulations, increases or decreases in the cost of medical products and services, and competitive forces that could negatively impact a health care company’s profitability. The health care sector may also be affected by government health care programs.

    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.

    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. 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.

    Preferred securities risk. Preferred securities are subject to issuer-specific and

 

 

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market risks applicable generally to equity securities. Preferred securities also may be subordinated to bonds or other debt instruments, subjecting them to a greater risk of non-payment, may be less liquid than many other securities, such as common stocks, and generally offer no voting rights with respect to the issuer.

    Small- and mid-capitalization companies risks. Small- and mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions, may have little or no operating history or track record of success, and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

The MSCI World IndexSM is an unmanaged index considered representative of stocks of developed countries. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors.

    The MSCI World Health Care Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of health care stocks of developed countries. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors.

    The Lipper VUF Health/Biotechnology Funds Classification Average represents an average of all variable insurance underlying funds in the Lipper Health/Biotechnology Funds classification.

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

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

 

Other information

    The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

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

 

 

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Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–94.97%

 

Biotechnology–29.60%  

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.(b)

    28,948      $ 871,624  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

    46,143        5,518,241  

Array BioPharma Inc.(b)

    145,735        1,865,408  

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

    105,438        517,701  

Biogen Inc.(b)

    16,246        5,175,488  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.(b)

    61,840        5,514,273  

bluebird bio, Inc.(b)

    9,680        1,724,008  

Celgene Corp.(b)

    99,864        10,421,807  

Clovis Oncology Inc.(b)

    35,993        2,447,524  

DBV Technologies S.A.–ADR (France)(b)

    54,631        1,343,923  

Exact Sciences Corp.(b)

    50,128        2,633,725  

Heron Therapeutics, Inc.(b)

    59,818        1,082,706  

Incyte Corp.(b)

    21,874        2,071,687  

Loxo Oncology, Inc.(b)

    12,268        1,032,720  

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(b)

    27,465        2,131,009  

Prothena Corp. PLC (Ireland)(b)

    26,044        976,390  

REGENXBIO Inc.(b)

    30,816        1,024,632  

Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.(b)

    28,938        1,610,110  

Seattle Genetics, Inc.(b)

    32,815        1,755,602  

Shire PLC–ADR

    36,987        5,737,423  

TESARO, Inc.(b)

    17,482        1,448,733  

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.(b)

    26,399        1,224,386  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.(b)

    29,359        4,399,740  
               62,528,860  
Drug Retail–0.69%  

Raia Drogasil S.A. (Brazil)

    52,760        1,457,737  
Health Care Equipment–9.63%  

Boston Scientific Corp.(b)

    126,187        3,128,176  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(b)

    18,407        2,074,653  

Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Netherlands)

    62,453        2,363,327  

Olympus Corp. (Japan)

    54,100        2,071,476  

ResMed Inc.

    12,358        1,046,599  

Wright Medical Group N.V.(b)

    133,421        2,961,946  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    55,533        6,701,167  
               20,347,344  
Health Care Facilities–1.70%  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.(b)

    25,681        2,255,819  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.(b)

    88,079        1,335,278  
               3,591,097  
Health Care Services–0.77%  

Envision Healthcare Corp.(b)

    46,918        1,621,486  
Health Care Supplies–3.69%  

Align Technology, Inc.(b)

    11,245        2,498,527  

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

    80,597        5,305,700  
               7,804,227  
     Shares      Value  
Health Care Technology–0.07%  

HMS Holdings Corp.(b)

    8,742      $ 148,177  
Life Sciences Tools & Services–6.19%  

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

    16,755        1,122,082  

Illumina, Inc.(b)

    13,383        2,924,052  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    47,545        9,027,845  
               13,073,979  
Managed Health Care–14.31%  

Aetna Inc.

    11,944        2,154,578  

Anthem, Inc.

    17,080        3,843,171  

Centene Corp.(b)

    31,396        3,167,229  

Cigna Corp.

    20,499        4,163,142  

HealthEquity, Inc.(b)

    26,253        1,224,965  

Humana Inc.

    20,656        5,124,134  

Molina Healthcare, Inc.(b)

    16,008        1,227,493  

Qualicorp S.A. (Brazil)

    109,000        1,020,076  

UnitedHealth Group Inc.

    37,677        8,306,271  
               30,231,059  
Pharmaceuticals–28.32%  

Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.(b)

    60,430        1,490,204  

Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

    33,132        1,979,637  

Allergan PLC

    20,970        3,430,272  

AstraZeneca PLC–ADR (United Kingdom)

    75,990        2,636,853  

Bayer AG (Germany)

    43,684        5,432,976  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    118,588        7,267,073  

Dermira, Inc.(b)

    54,815        1,524,405  

Eli Lilly and Co.

    79,108        6,681,462  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(b)

    11,848        1,595,333  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    86,073        4,843,328  

Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. (Japan)

    30,200        2,244,052  

Novartis AG–ADR (Switzerland)

    105,015        8,817,059  

Novo Nordisk A/S–Class B (Denmark)

    79,789        4,288,689  

Odonate Therapeutics, Inc.(b)

    42,585        1,064,625  

Roche Holding AG (Switzerland)

    13,150        3,326,978  

Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc.(b)

    37,348        1,488,318  

Zogenix, Inc.(b)

    43,177        1,729,239  
               59,840,503  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $173,339,004)

 

     200,644,469  
 

 

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

 

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     Shares      Value  

Money Market Funds–5.02%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio– Institutional Class,
1.18%(c)

    3,713,402      $ 3,713,402  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio–
Institutional Class, 1.40%(c)

    2,651,917        2,652,182  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–
Institutional Class, 1.17%(c)

    4,243,887        4,243,887  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $10,609,713)

 

     10,609,471  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–99.99% (Cost $183,948,717)

 

     211,253,940  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.01%

 

     24,890  

NET ASSETS–100.00%

           $ 211,278,830  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

ADR  

– American Depositary Receipt

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  Non-income producing security.
(c)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $173,339,004)

  $ 200,644,469  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $10,609,713)

    10,609,471  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $196,091)

    189,142  

Receivable for:

 

Fund shares sold

    76,393  

Dividends

    280,980  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    78,595  

Other assets

    14,345  

Total assets

    211,893,395  

Liabilities:

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

    28,625  

Fund shares reacquired

    321,159  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    127,512  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    823  

Accrued other operating expenses

    48,117  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    88,329  

Total liabilities

    614,565  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 211,278,830  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 158,776,230  

Undistributed net investment income (loss)

    (75,640

Undistributed net realized gain

    25,276,969  

Net unrealized appreciation

    27,301,271  
    $ 211,278,830  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 144,038,364  

Series II

  $ 67,240,466  

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

 

Series I

    5,447,855  

Series II

    2,663,365  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 26.44  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 25.25  

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $112,950)

  $ 2,020,585  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

    38,734  

Total investment income

    2,059,319  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    1,654,617  

Administrative services fees

    386,276  

Custodian fees

    17,413  

Distribution fees — Series II

    176,800  

Transfer agent fees

    38,859  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    23,798  

Reports to shareholders

    35,183  

Professional services fees

    58,584  

Other

    5,272  

Total expenses

    2,396,802  

Less: Fees waived

    (4,890

Net expenses

    2,391,912  

Net investment income (loss)

    (332,593

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investment securities (includes net gains from securities sold to affiliates of $489,260)

    25,725,678  

Foreign currencies

    (12,377
      25,713,301  

Change in net unrealized appreciation of:

 

Investment securities

    6,959,264  

Foreign currencies

    6,353  
      6,965,617  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    32,678,918  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 32,346,325  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (332,593    $ 586,472  

Net realized gain

    25,713,301        11,179,577  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    6,965,617        (46,634,315

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    32,346,325        (34,868,266

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (542,045       

Series ll

    (59,680       

Total distributions from net investment income

    (601,725       

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

    (7,529,290      (24,359,518

Series ll

    (3,703,036      (12,160,811

Total distributions from net realized gains

    (11,232,326      (36,520,329

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (15,342,320      (16,391,139

Series ll

    (8,488,857      (10,597,292

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

    (23,831,177      (26,988,431

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (3,318,903      (98,377,026

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    214,597,733        312,974,759  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income (loss) of $(75,640) and $519,244, respectively)

  $ 211,278,830      $ 214,597,733  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

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

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

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

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

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

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

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

 

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund


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

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

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

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

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

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

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

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

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

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

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

 

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

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

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

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

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

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

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

K. Other Risks — The Fund’s performance is vulnerable to factors affecting the health care industry, including government regulation, obsolescence caused by scientific advances and technological innovations.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund


NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

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

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $250 million

    0.75%  

Next $250 million

    0.74%  

Next $500 million

    0.73%  

Next $1.5 billion

    0.72%  

Next $2.5 billion

    0.71%  

Next $2.5 billion

    0.70%  

Next $2.5 billion

    0.69%  

Over $10 billion

    0.68%  

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.75%.

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

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 2.00% and Series II shares to 2.25% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $4,890.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $55,741 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $330,535 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund incurred $1,875 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

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

 

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund


NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

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

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

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were transfers from Level 1 to Level 2 of $9,134,765 and from Level 2 to Level 1 of $3,326,978, due to foreign fair value adjustments.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Investment in Securities                                     

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

  $ 185,149,539        $ 15,494,930        $        $ 200,644,469  

Money Market Funds

    10,609,471                            10,609,471  

Total Investments

  $ 195,759,010        $ 15,494,930        $        $ 211,253,940  

NOTE 4—Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund engaged in securities sales of $1,995,358, which resulted in net realized gains of $489,260.

NOTE 5—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

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

NOTE 6—Cash Balances

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

 

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund


NOTE 7—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 601,725        $ 5,118,845  

Long-term capital gain

    11,232,326          31,401,484  

Total distributions

  $ 11,834,051        $ 36,520,329  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 280,029  

Undistributed long-term gain

    25,062,197  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    27,239,966  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — foreign currencies

    (3,952

Temporary book/tax differences

    (75,640

Shares of beneficial interest

    158,776,230  

Total net assets

  $ 211,278,830  

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

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

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

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 8—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $79,103,870 and $119,328,478, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 38,418,131  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (11,178,165

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 27,239,966  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $184,013,974.

NOTE 9—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of net operating loss and foreign currency transactions, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income (loss) was increased by $339,434 and undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $339,434. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund


NOTE 10—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    570,966      $ 15,191,152        712,448      $ 19,800,449  

Series II

    122,136        3,109,327        173,821        4,619,231  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    300,385        8,071,335        924,811        24,359,518  

Series II

    146,580        3,762,716        482,189        12,160,811  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (1,453,869      (38,604,807      (2,206,286      (60,551,106

Series II

    (604,171      (15,360,900      (1,033,250      (27,377,334

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    (917,973    $ (23,831,177      (946,267    $ (26,988,431

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 54% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 11—Financial Highlights

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

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)(a)
    Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income
(loss)
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 24.11     $ (0.02   $ 3.86     $ 3.84     $ (0.10   $ (1.41   $ (1.51   $ 26.44       15.83   $ 144,038       1.01 %(d)      1.01 %(d)      (0.08 )%(d)      37

Year ended 12/31/16

    31.75       0.09       (3.36     (3.27           (4.37     (4.37     24.11       (11.46     145,408       1.04       1.04       0.31       23  

Year ended 12/31/15

    33.78       0.00       1.08       1.08             (3.11     (3.11     31.75       3.16       209,511       1.06       1.07       0.01       42  

Year ended 12/31/14

    29.32       (0.00     5.71       5.71             (1.25     (1.25     33.78       19.67       220,561       1.08       1.09       (0.01     29  

Year ended 12/31/13

    21.00       0.01       8.49       8.50       (0.18           (0.18     29.32       40.54       180,535       1.09       1.10       0.03       32  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    23.07       (0.08     3.69       3.61       (0.02     (1.41     (1.43     25.25       15.55       67,240       1.26 (d)      1.26 (d)      (0.33 )(d)      37  

Year ended 12/31/16

    30.65       0.02       (3.23     (3.21           (4.37     (4.37     23.07       (11.69     69,190       1.29       1.29       0.06       23  

Year ended 12/31/15

    32.80       (0.08     1.04       0.96             (3.11     (3.11     30.65       2.89       103,464       1.31       1.32       (0.24     42  

Year ended 12/31/14

    28.57       (0.08     5.56       5.48             (1.25     (1.25     32.80       19.38       78,070       1.33       1.34       (0.26     29  

Year ended 12/31/13

    20.49       (0.05     8.27       8.22       (0.14           (0.14     28.57       40.16       58,488       1.34       1.35       (0.22     32  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d) Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $149,896, $70,720 Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

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

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

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

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

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

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

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class    Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
     ACTUAL      HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before
expenses)
         
      Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
     Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
     Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 

Series I

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,012.20      $ 5.07      $ 1,020.16      $ 5.09        1.00

Series II

     1,000.00        1,010.90        6.34        1,018.90        6.36        1.25  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund


Tax Information

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

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

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

     

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

  $ 11,232,326  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    100

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0.00

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Health Care Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

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

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

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

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

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

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund

 

 

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The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

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

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

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

 

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

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund (the Fund) underperformed the Fund’s style-specific benchmark, the Custom Invesco Global Real Estate Index.

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

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares       13.05 %
Series II Shares       12.73
MSCI World Index (Broad Market Index)       22.40
Custom Invesco Global Real Estate Index (Style-Specific Index)       13.99
Lipper VUF Real Estate Funds Classification Average (Peer Group)       5.45

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Invesco, FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Global equity markets delivered positive, and in many cases double-digit, returns over the year ended December 31, 2017. These gains were driven by firming global economic growth, as well as stronger corporate fundamentals. After trailing international markets for the first three quarters of the year, the US equity market outperformed international markets in the fourth quarter. US equity markets received a boost from the prospect of sweeping individual and corporate tax cuts, with a final tax bill approved by Congress in December.

    In developed markets, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) met in December and increased the benchmark fed funds target rate by 0.25% to a target range of 1.25% to 1.50%. Combined with two earlier interest rate increases in 2017, the Fed’s decision reflected a more constructive outlook for the US economy. In contrast, the European Central Bank held rates steady at 0% throughout 2017 and maintained its generous bond buying program through at least September 2018,

or beyond, until it sees a sustained adjustment in the rate of inflation.

    Most emerging markets continued to perform well during 2017. In addition to the improving global economic outlook, other tailwinds included reduced expectations for a major shift in US trade policy as well as stronger oil prices. Oil prices moved higher on production restraint by OPEC and Russia, benefiting commodity-driven emerging markets.

    From a real estate investment perspective, the slowing application or slow normalization of monetary stimulus has proved supportive of the asset class. The world sought real assets and income in 2017. Capital flows and allocations to real estate remained very positive in 2017. However, the current real estate investment cycle is now nearly a decade old and, as such, is maturing. This suggests lower levels of rental growth and an environment in which better business models are likely to deliver better performance. New construction, which can become an issue in the maturing phase of a real estate investment cycle, is still under control in most parts of the world and

 

most landlords continue to retain some degree of pricing power. Further, the real estate sector ended 2017 trading, on average, at a small discount to net asset value, which is slightly wider than long term average.

    Key contributors to the Fund’s performance versus its style-specific bench-mark included security selection in the US and the UK. Overweight exposure to Germany and Ireland, security selection in Canada and the United Arab Emirates, as well as underweight exposure in Turkey and Mexico, also contributed to the Fund’s relative return.

    Primary detractors from relative Fund performance included security selection in Japan, Hong Kong and India. A lack of holdings in Austria and a combination of security selection and overweight exposure in France and Australia also detracted from the Fund’s relative return. Security selection and underweight exposure in China also detracted.

    Top contributors to the Fund’s absolute performance included Vonovia and Prologis. Vonovia has exposure to favorable supply and demand fundamentals for residential assets in Germany and was expected to generate above-average growth. Prologis owns a portfolio of high quality industrial assets that are primarily located in global gateway markets. We believed Prologis would post above-average cash flow growth driven by favorable industrial fundamentals and a robust development pipeline.

    Top detractors from the Fund’s absolute performance included Mitsubishi Estate and Brixmor Property Group. Mitsubishi Estate owns and develops a high-quality portfolio of primarily office assets in central Tokyo – assets we believed may benefit from healthy and growing demand. Brixmor Property

 

Portfolio Composition

By country

% of total net assets

 

 

United States       46.4%  
Japan       8.9   
Hong Kong       7.6   
China       5.4   
Australia       4.9   
Germany       4.5   
United Kingdom       4.5   
France       3.7   
Canada       2.6   
Singapore       2.2   
Countries each with less than 2% of portfolio       8.3   

Money Market Funds

Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

      1.0   

Top 10 Equity Holdings*

% of total net assets

  1. Simon Property Group, Inc.

   3.2%

  2. Prologis, Inc.

   2.5   

  3. Boston Properties, Inc.

   2.4   

  4. Public Storage

   2.3   

  5. Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

   2.0   

  6. Equity Residential

   1.9   

  7. Unibail-Rodamco S.E.

   1.9   

  8. Scentre Group

   1.8   

  9. Vonovia S.E.

   1.7   

10. Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

   1.7   

 

Total Net Assets   $418.3 million
Total Number of Holdings*   167

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

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

 

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Group, which owns shopping centers across the US, was trading at an attractive valuation relative to peers and was expected to deliver above-average cash flow and earnings growth.

    Significant purchases during the year included a new position in New World Development, a major developer of residential and commercial properties in Hong Kong and China. We reduced our previously overweight position in Simon Property Group following strong performance among Class A regional mall companies given greater attention from private equity investors and activists.

    At the close of the year, the Fund had a modest underweight allocation to the US relative to its style-specific benchmark. In the US, the Fund remained focused on companies with above-average cash flow growth rates, stronger balance sheets and reasonable valuations. This was reflected in our overweight exposure to the infrastructure, single family rental and data center sectors.

    At the close of the year, the Fund had a moderate underweight position in the Asia Pacific region, with a focus on stocks with company-specific catalysts and favorable local relative values. In Japan, we reduced our exposure to Japanese Real Estate Investment Trusts, as their share price performance continued to be impacted by capital outflows. The Fund held an overweight allocation to Japanese developers, but rotated weightings between holdings after changes in relative value opportunities.

    The Fund ended 2017 with small overweight exposure to the European region. Key overweight exposures included the German residential and Irish office sectors due to their greater fundamental opportunities. The Fund was overweight in France, where we saw favorable yields and valuations, particularly in the stocks of high-quality mall landlords. The Fund’s largest underweight exposures in the region included UK large-cap real estate investment trusts (REITs), with their diversified office and retail asset exposures, as well as Belgium and Austria, where fundamentals were weaker.

    Systematic factors have been key drivers of real estate performance in recent years. We do not believe these drivers will disappear in 2018, but we do believe that market performance may be more affected by fundamental and stock-specific factors. We believe that different levels of cyclical maturity and policy and political activity are expected to impact specific fundamental paths for real estate and localized market pricing of listed real estate in the year ahead.

    In Asia, we believe real estate demand improvement is likely to continue on the back of synchronized global economic recovery. Brexit still presents an uncertain growth path for the UK. We expect some fundamental decline in 2018, although many low-leveraged UK REITs seem priced to reflect this. In continental Europe, economic growth is expected to be maintained with a slowdown in quantitative easing likely to allow bond yields to slowly rise. The potential for political surprises remains high in Europe; however, we anticipate 2018 should be more stable than recent years. In North America, property market fundamentals are expected to remain positive but growth is likely to decelerate as supply has begun to meet demand levels in many markets and sectors. Non-traditional sectors, such as infrastructure and data centers, offer the best prospects for growth as demand continues to outpace new supply, we believe.

    Overall, throughout the year, we maintained a bias toward sectors with better relative growth prospects, companies with higher-quality assets, supply-constrained real estate markets and companies with generally lower-leveraged balance sheets. In an environment in which risk-free rates may continue to modestly rise over the mid-term, we maintained a bias toward companies with above-average earnings growth prospects.

    We thank you for your continued investment in Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund.

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

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

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Joe Rodriguez, Jr.

Portfolio Manager, is lead manager of Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund. He is Head of Global Securities

with Invesco Real Estate, where he oversees all phases of the unit, including securities research and administration. Mr. Rodriguez joined Invesco in 1990. He earned a BBA in economics and finance and an MBA in finance from Baylor University.

 

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Mark Blackburn

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund. He joined

Invesco in 1998. Mr. Blackburn earned a BS in accounting from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.

 

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James Cowen

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund. He joined Invesco in 2000. Mr. Cowen

earned a Master of Town and Country Planning degree from the University of Manchester and a Master of Philosophy degree in land economy from Cambridge University.

 

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Paul Curbo

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund. He joined

Invesco in 1998. Mr. Curbo earned a BBA in finance from The University of Texas at Austin.

 

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Darin Turner

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund. He joined Invesco in 2005. Mr. Turner

earned a BBA in finance from Baylor University, an MS in real estate from The University of Texas at Arlington and an MBA specializing in investments from Southern Methodist University.

 

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Ping-Ying Wang

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund. She joined

Invesco in 1998. Ms. Wang earned a BS in international finance from the People’s University of China and a PhD in finance from The University of Texas at Dallas.
 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

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

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

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1 Source: Lipper Inc.
2 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
3 Source(s): Invesco, FactSet Research Systems Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (3/31/98)       8.01 %
10 Years       3.21
  5 Years       6.00
  1 Year       13.05
Series II Shares          
Inception (4/30/04)       8.00 %
10 Years       2.96
  5 Years       5.72
  1 Year       12.73

The performance of the Fund’s Series I and Series II share classes will differ primarily due to different class expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance

figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 1.01% and 1.26%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly.

Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

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

 

 

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund


 

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund’s investment objective is total return through growth of capital and current income.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Convertible securities risk. The market values of convertible securities are affected by market interest rates, the risk of actual issuer default on interest or principal payments and the value of the underlying common stock into which the convertible security may be converted. Additionally, a convertible security is subject to the same types of market and issuer risks as apply to the underlying common stock. In addition, certain convertible securities are subject to involuntary conversions and may undergo principal write-downs upon the occurrence of certain triggering events, and, as a result, are subject to an increased risk of loss. Convertible securities may be rated below investment grade.

    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.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying

assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

    Emerging markets securities risk. Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertain trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law and the enforcement of systems of taxation in many emerging market countries may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, investments in emerging markets securities may also be subject to additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information.

    Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    Geographic focus risk. The Fund may from time to time invest a substantial amount of its assets in securities of issuers located in a single country or a limited number of countries. Adverse economic, political or social conditions in those countries may therefore have a significant negative impact on the Fund’s investment performance.

    High yield debt securities (junk bond) risk. Investments in high yield debt securities (“junk bonds”) and other lower-rated securities will subject the Fund to substantial risk of loss. These securities are considered to be speculative with respect to the issuer’s ability to pay interest and principal when due, are more susceptible to default or decline in market value and are less liquid than investment grade debt securities. Prices of high yield debt securities tend to be very volatile.

    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.

 

 

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    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. 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.

    Mortgage- and asset-backed securities risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities, including collateralized debt obligations and collateralized mortgage obligations, are subject to prepayment or call risk, which is the risk that a borrower’s payments may be received earlier or later than expected due to changes in prepayment rates on underlying loans. This could result in the Fund reinvesting these early payments at lower interest rates, thereby reducing the Fund’s income. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities also are subject to extension risk, which is the risk that an unexpected rise in interest rates could reduce the rate of prepayments, causing the price of the mortgage- and asset-backed securities and the Fund’s share price to fall. An unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of mortgage-backed securities and could result in losses to the Fund. The Fund may invest in mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages, which are loans made to borrowers with weakened credit histories or with lower capacity to make timely payments on their mortgages. Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not subject to the same underwriting requirements as those with government or government-sponsored entity guarantees and, therefore, mortgage loans underlying privately issued mortgage-related securities may have less favorable collateral, credit risk or other underwriting characteristics, and wider variances in interest rate, term, size, purpose and borrower characteristics.

    Preferred securities risk. Preferred securities are subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. Preferred securities also may be subordinated to bonds or other debt instruments, subjecting them to a greater risk of non-payment, may be less liquid than many other securities, such as common stocks, and generally offer no

voting rights with respect to the issuer.

    REIT risk/real estate risk. The Fund concentrates its investments in the securities of real estate and real estate related companies. Investments in real estate related instruments may be affected by economic, legal, cultural, environmental or technological factors that affect property values, rents or occupancies of real estate related to the Fund’s holdings. Shares of real estate related companies, which tend to be small- and mid-cap companies, may be more volatile and less liquid than larger companies. If a real estate related company defaults on certain types of debt obligations, the Fund may own real estate directly, which involves additional risks such as environmental liabilities; difficulty in valuing and selling the real estate; and economic or regulatory changes.

    Short position risk. Because the Fund’s potential loss on a short position arises from increases in the value of the asset sold short, the Fund will incur a loss on a short position, which is theoretically unlimited, if the price of the asset sold short increases from the short sale price. The counterparty to a short position or other market factors may prevent the Fund from closing out a short position at a desirable time or price and may reduce or eliminate any gain or result in a loss. In a rising market, the Fund’s short positions will cause the Fund to underperform the overall market and its peers that do not engage in shorting. If the Fund holds both long and short positions, and both positions decline simultaneously, the short positions will not provide any buffer (hedge) from declines in value of the Fund’s long positions. Certain types of short positions involve leverage, which may exaggerate any losses, potentially more than the actual cost of the investment, and will increase the volatility of the Fund’s returns.

    Small- and mid-capitalization companies risks. Small- and mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions, may have little or no operating history or track record of success, and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

The MSCI World IndexSM is an unmanaged index considered representative of stocks of developed countries. The index is computed

using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors.

    The Custom Invesco Global Real Estate Index is composed of the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Index (gross) from Fund inception through February, 17, 2005; the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Index (net) from February 18, 2005, through June 30, 2014; and the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Index (net) from July 1, 2014.

    The Lipper VUF Real Estate Funds Classification Average represents an average of all variable insurance underlying funds in the Lipper Real Estate Funds classification.

    The FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of listed real estate companies and REITs worldwide.

    The FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Index is a free float, market capitalization weighted real estate index designed to represent publicly traded equity REITs and listed property companies in 38 countries worldwide, covering both developed and emerging markets.

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

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

 

 

Other information

CPA® and Certified Public Accountant® are trademarks owned by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

    The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Real Estate Investment Trust, Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–98.98%

 

Australia–4.92%  

Dexus

    303,505      $ 2,304,767  

Goodman Group

    660,102        4,326,775  

GPT Group (The)

    674,106        2,683,396  

Mirvac Group

    1,215,653        2,222,368  

Scentre Group

    2,319,270        7,568,256  

Westfield Corp.

    202,013        1,495,724  
               20,601,286  
Brazil–0.65%  

BR Malls Participacoes S.A.

    325,525        1,250,999  

BR Properties S.A.

    140,400        449,280  

MRV Engenharia e Participacoes S.A.

    124,900        567,093  

Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliarios S.A.

    21,600        462,322  
               2,729,694  
Canada–2.57%  

Allied Properties REIT

    71,600        2,397,110  

Canadian Apartment Properties REIT

    61,703        1,832,092  

Chartwell Retirement Residences

    101,096        1,307,838  

H&R REIT

    86,600        1,471,697  

Killam Apartment REIT

    93,300        1,055,554  

RioCan REIT

    105,600        2,046,635  

SmartCentres REIT

    25,500        627,102  
               10,738,028  
Chile–0.11%  

Parque Arauco S.A.

    148,621        460,476  
China–5.41%  

Agile Group Holdings Ltd.

    576,000        874,369  

CapitaLand Retail China Trust

    213,700        258,837  

China Evergrande Group(a)

    766,000        2,623,443  

China Jinmao Holdings Group Ltd.

    1,820,000        798,434  

China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.

    766,000        2,465,781  

China Resources Land Ltd.

    446,444        1,311,153  

China Vanke Co., Ltd.–Class H

    374,200        1,490,076  

CIFI Holdings (Group) Co. Ltd.

    1,358,000        816,021  

Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd.

    1,680,000        3,192,138  

Guangzhou R&F Properties Co. Ltd.–Class H

    533,600        1,203,398  

KWG Property Holding Ltd.

    585,000        680,588  

Logan Property Holdings Co. Ltd.

    558,000        575,025  

Longfor Properties Co. Ltd.

    613,500        1,537,500  

Shenzhen Investment Ltd.

    579,900        239,963  

Shimao Property Holdings Ltd.

    704,000        1,531,826  

SOHO China Ltd.

    703,500        411,498  

Sunac China Holdings Ltd.

    544,000        2,242,414  

Yanlord Land Group Ltd.

    300,500        363,970  
               22,616,434  
     Shares      Value  
France–3.67%  

ICADE

    23,683      $ 2,328,030  

Klepierre S.A.

    112,488        4,948,422  

Unibail-Rodamco S.E.

    31,996        8,061,648  
               15,338,100  
Germany–4.52%  

Deutsche Wohnen S.E

    64,341        2,805,211  

Grand City Properties S.A.

    223,118        5,247,831  

LEG Immobilien AG

    31,305        3,573,022  

Vonovia S.E.

    147,444        7,298,195  
               18,924,259  
Hong Kong–7.59%  

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

    539,800        4,718,906  

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

    1,160,000        2,830,786  

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

    267,400        1,880,322  

Kerry Properties Ltd.

    145,500        654,600  

Link REIT

    460,500        4,270,274  

New World Development Co. Ltd.

    3,046,000        4,577,051  

Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

    432,000        7,196,140  

Swire Properties Ltd.

    782,000        2,522,290  

Wharf (Holdings) Ltd. (The)

    306,000        1,057,482  

Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd.(a)

    305,000        2,029,976  
               31,737,827  
India–0.16%  

Ascendas India Trust

    776,700        667,817  
Indonesia–0.50%  

PT Bumi Serpong Damai Tbk

    224,000        28,093  

PT Ciputra Development Tbk

    18,352,838        1,604,435  

PT Pakuwon Jati Tbk

    8,840,100        446,733  
               2,079,261  
Ireland–0.39%  

Green REIT PLC

    871,704        1,626,329  
Japan–8.87%  

Activia Properties, Inc.

    227        949,929  

Advance Residence Investment Corp.

    392        964,083  

AEON REIT Investment Corp.

    803        844,550  

Daiwa House REIT Investment Corp.

    380        902,867  

Daiwa Office Investment Corp.

    397        2,092,997  

Fukuoka REIT Corp.

    204        304,542  

GLP J-REIT(b)

    213        230,160  

GLP J-REIT

    1,665        1,799,137  

Hulic Co., Ltd.

    178,100        1,993,784  

Hulic Reit, Inc.

    607        883,536  

Japan Hotel REIT Investment Corp.

    3,336        2,238,410  

Japan Logistics Fund Inc.

    318        586,495  

Japan Real Estate Investment Corp.

    475        2,255,481  

Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.

    304,900        5,297,990  
 

 

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

 

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     Shares      Value  
Japan–(continued)  

Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.

    378,800      $ 8,489,128  

Mitsui Fudosan Logistics Park Inc.

    119        377,677  

Nippon Building Fund Inc.

    325        1,589,376  

Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.

    109,000        3,577,836  

Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd.

    127,900        1,725,835  
               37,103,813  
Malaysia–0.45%  

IOI Properties Group Bhd.

    1,274,700        582,774  

KLCCP Stapled Group

    254,600        543,616  

Mah Sing Group Bhd.

    2,091,500        749,456  
               1,875,846  
Malta–0.00%  

BGP Holdings PLC
(Acquired 08/06/2009; Cost $0)(a)(b)(c)

    3,053,090        0  
Mexico–0.49%  

Fibra Uno Administracion S.A. de C.V.

    855,700        1,266,327  

Macquarie Mexico Real Estate Management S.A. de C.V.

    556,200        586,558  

PLA Administradora Industrial, S. de R.L. de C.V.

    132,000        200,178  
               2,053,063  
Philippines–0.87%  

Ayala Land, Inc.

    1,764,100        1,574,671  

Robinsons Land Corp.

    1,417,500        604,487  

SM Prime Holdings Inc.

    1,936,200        1,456,520  
               3,635,678  
Singapore–2.22%  

Ascendas REIT

    919,700        1,870,343  

CapitaLand Mall Trust

    864,300        1,376,418  

City Developments Ltd.

    461,800        4,294,465  

Mapletree Commercial Trust

    502,500        608,636  

UOL Group Ltd.

    173,000        1,147,297  
               9,297,159  
South Africa–1.01%  

Growthpoint Properties Ltd.

    906,443        2,026,430  

Hyprop Investments Ltd.

    120,503        1,142,444  

SA Corporate Real Estate Ltd.

    2,709,555        1,053,373  
               4,222,247  
Spain–0.67%  

Inmobiliaria Colonial SOCIMI, S.A.

    115,486        1,145,206  

Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A.

    123,491        1,671,813  
               2,817,019  
Sweden–1.44%  

Castellum AB

    126,010        2,125,178  

Hufvudstaden AB–Class A

    151,661        2,426,776  

Wihlborgs Fastigheter AB

    62,030        1,481,922  
               6,033,876  
     Shares      Value  
Switzerland–0.71%  

Swiss Prime Site AG

    32,327      $ 2,983,415  
Thailand–0.64%  

Central Pattana PCL

    730,300        1,909,223  

Central Pattana PCL–NVDR

    37,600        98,297  

Supalai PCL

    287,300        209,109  

Supalai PCL–NVDR

    543,200        395,364  

Supalai PCL–Wts., expiring 10/19/2018(a)

    135,800        80,074  
               2,692,067  
Turkey–0.11%  

Emlak Konut Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi A.S.(a)

    604,207        447,927  
United Arab Emirates–0.13%  

Emaar Malls PJSC

    938,247        544,067  
United Kingdom–4.51%  

Big Yellow Group PLC

    83,097        975,486  

Derwent London PLC

    47,829        2,013,415  

Great Portland Estates PLC

    262,547        2,440,489  

Land Securities Group PLC

    253,109        3,432,572  

LondonMetric Property PLC

    563,933        1,416,141  

SEGRO PLC

    425,170        3,369,509  

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC

    1,257,984        2,528,924  

UNITE Group PLC (The)

    249,193        2,708,306  
               18,884,842  
United States–46.37%  

Acadia Realty Trust

    56,554        1,547,317  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

    7,038        919,092  

American Campus Communities, Inc.

    66,713        2,737,234  

American Homes 4 Rent–Class A

    140,133        3,060,505  

American Tower Corp.–Class A

    16,176        2,307,830  

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

    149,026        2,922,400  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

    25,140        4,485,227  

Boston Properties, Inc.

    76,533        9,951,586  

Brandywine Realty Trust

    127,591        2,320,880  

Brixmor Property Group, Inc.

    129,828        2,422,590  

Columbia Property Trust, Inc.

    80,848        1,855,462  

Cousins Properties, Inc.

    322,338        2,981,626  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    17,104        1,898,715  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

    13,665        1,556,443  

EastGroup Properties, Inc.

    7,155        632,359  

Education Realty Trust, Inc.

    74,178        2,590,296  

Equinix, Inc.

    4,996        2,264,287  

Equity Residential

    126,996        8,098,535  

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

    23,368        5,640,334  

Extra Space Storage Inc.

    50,784        4,441,061  

Federal Realty Investment Trust

    44,653        5,930,365  

GGP Inc.

    177,352        4,148,263  

HCP, Inc.

    81,009        2,112,715  

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.

    167,127        5,368,119  

Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.

    182,268        3,618,020  
 

 

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

 

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     Shares      Value  
United States–(continued)  

Hudson Pacific Properties Inc.

    189,428      $ 6,487,909  

Invitation Homes Inc.

    86,236        2,032,583  

Kilroy Realty Corp.

    31,576        2,357,148  

Liberty Property Trust

    121,475        5,224,640  

Macerich Co. (The)

    55,720        3,659,690  

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

    34,385        3,457,756  

National Health Investors, Inc.

    34,707        2,616,214  

National Retail Properties, Inc.

    74,277        3,203,567  

Park Hotels & Resorts Inc.

    111,820        3,214,825  

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

    41,950        1,559,281  

Physicians Realty Trust

    49,931        898,259  

Prologis, Inc.

    162,581        10,488,100  

Public Storage

    46,701        9,760,509  

QTS Realty Trust, Inc.–Class A

    78,725        4,263,746  

Realty Income Corp.

    84,112        4,796,066  

Regency Centers Corp.

    32,838        2,271,733  

Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.

    115,787        2,309,951  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    78,352        13,456,172  

SL Green Realty Corp.

    20,121        2,030,813  

Sun Communities, Inc.

    45,215        4,195,048  

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

    127,002        2,099,343  

Terreno Realty Corp.

    36,592        1,282,916  
     Shares      Value  
United States–(continued)  

Ventas, Inc.

    64,148      $ 3,849,521  

Vornado Realty Trust

    78,592        6,144,323  

Washington REIT

    48,624        1,513,179  

Welltower Inc.

    78,071        4,978,588  
               193,963,141  

Total Real Estate Investment Trust, Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $353,126,608)

 

     414,073,671  

Money Market Funds–0.17%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18%(d)

    244,314        244,314  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio– Institutional Class, 1.40%(d)

    174,493        174,510  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(d)

    279,217        279,217  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $698,041)

 

     698,041  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–99.15%
(Cost $353,824,649)

 

     414,771,712  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.85%

 

     3,540,812  

NET ASSETS–100.00%

           $ 418,312,524  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

NVDR  

– Non-Voting Depositary Receipt

REIT  

– Real Estate Investment Trust

Wts.  

– Warrants

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Non-income producing security.
(b)  Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at December 31, 2017 was $230,160, which represented less than 1% of the Fund’s Net Assets.
(c)  Security valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). See Note 3.
(d)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $353,126,608)

  $ 414,073,671  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value and cost

    698,041  

Cash

    118,893  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $1,361,759)

    1,385,258  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

    2,501,478  

Fund shares sold

    101,550  

Dividends

    1,419,278  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    71,051  

Other assets

    901  

Total assets

    420,370,121  

Liabilities:

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

    1,255,752  

Fund shares reacquired

    195,661  

Accrued foreign taxes

    120,177  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    319,396  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    742  

Accrued other operating expenses

    85,415  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    80,454  

Total liabilities

    2,057,597  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 418,312,524  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 353,290,223  

Undistributed net investment income

    3,481,441  

Undistributed net realized gain

    566,569  

Net unrealized appreciation

    60,974,291  
    $ 418,312,524  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 158,229,205  

Series II

  $ 260,083,319  

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

 

Series I

    9,101,551  

Series II

    15,428,305  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 17.38  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 16.86  

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $619,959)

  $ 14,481,542  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

    30,880  

Total investment income

    14,512,422  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    2,967,717  

Administrative services fees

    692,760  

Custodian fees

    192,179  

Distribution fees — Series II

    607,394  

Transfer agent fees

    38,787  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    26,350  

Reports to shareholders

    52,624  

Professional services fees

    63,220  

Other

    13,433  

Total expenses

    4,654,464  

Less: Fees waived

    (5,001

Net expenses

    4,649,463  

Net investment income

    9,862,959  

Realized and unrealized gain from:

 

Net realized gain from:

 

Investment securities

    7,544,171  

Foreign currencies

    14,964  
      7,559,135  

Change in net unrealized appreciation of:

 

Investment securities

    29,832,428  

Foreign currencies

    48,590  
      29,881,018  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    37,440,153  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 47,303,112  
 

 

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

 

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 9,862,959      $ 6,742,282  

Net realized gain

    7,559,135        10,069,841  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    29,881,018        (7,718,085

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    47,303,112        9,094,038  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (4,949,175      (2,467,652

Series ll

    (7,647,921      (3,330,972

Total distributions from net investment income

    (12,597,096      (5,798,624

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

    (2,511,786      (2,886,843

Series ll

    (4,167,052      (4,517,031

Total distributions from net realized gains

    (6,678,838      (7,403,874

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (502,416      (62,147,357

Series ll

    26,512,911        13,734,445  

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

    26,010,495        (48,412,912

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    54,037,673        (52,521,372

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    364,274,851        416,796,223  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $3,481,441 and $3,664,608, respectively)

  $ 418,312,524      $ 364,274,851  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

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

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees.

Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

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

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

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

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

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

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

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

The Fund recharacterizes distributions received from REIT investments based on information provided by the REIT into the following categories: ordinary income, long-term and short-term capital gains, and return of capital. If information is not available on a timely basis from the REIT, the recharacterization will be based on available information which may include the previous year’s allocation. If new or additional information becomes available from the REIT at a later date, a recharacterization will be made in the following year. The Fund records as dividend income the amount recharacterized as ordinary income and as realized gain the amount recharacterized as capital gain in the Statement of Operations, and the amount recharacterized as return of capital as a reduction of the cost of the related investment. These recharacterizations are reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

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

C.

Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its

 

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  assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

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

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

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

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

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

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

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

K. Other Risks — The Fund’s investments are concentrated in a comparatively narrow segment of the economy. Consequently, the Fund may tend to be more volatile than other mutual funds, and the value of the Fund’s investments may tend to rise and fall more rapidly.

Because the Fund concentrates its assets in the real estate industry, an investment in the Fund will be closely linked to the performance of the real estate markets. Property values may fall due to increasing vacancies or declining rents resulting from economic, legal, cultural or technological developments.

 

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NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

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

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $250 million

    0.75%  

Next $250 million

    0.74%  

Next $500 million

    0.73%  

Next $1.5 billion

    0.72%  

Next $2.5 billion

    0.71%  

Next $2.5 billion

    0.70%  

Next $2.5 billion

    0.69%  

Over $10 billion

    0.68%  

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.75%.

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

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 2.00% and Series II shares to 2.25% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $5,001.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $96,463 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $596,297 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

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

 

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NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

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

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

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were transfers from Level 1 to Level 2 of $26,976,158 and from Level 2 to Level 1 of $49,763,727, due to foreign fair value adjustments.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments in Securities

                                        

Australia

  $ 1,495,724        $ 19,105,562        $        $ 20,601,286  

Brazil

    2,729,694                            2,729,694  

Canada

    10,738,028                            10,738,028  

Chile

    460,476                            460,476  

China

    8,647,179          13,969,255                   22,616,434  

France

    15,338,100                            15,338,100  

Germany

             18,924,259                   18,924,259  

Hong Kong

    19,830,579          11,907,248                   31,737,827  

India

    667,817                            667,817  

Indonesia

    2,079,261                            2,079,261  

Ireland

    1,626,329                            1,626,329  

Japan

    21,151,465          15,952,348                   37,103,813  

Malaysia

    1,875,846                            1,875,846  

Malta

                      0          0  

Mexico

    2,053,063                            2,053,063  

Philippines

    1,456,520          2,179,158                   3,635,678  

Singapore

    5,002,694          4,294,465                   9,297,159  

South Africa

    4,222,247                            4,222,247  

Spain

             2,817,019                   2,817,019  

Sweden

             6,033,876                   6,033,876  

Switzerland

             2,983,415                   2,983,415  

Thailand

    684,547          2,007,520                   2,692,067  

Turkey

    447,927                            447,927  

United Arab Emirates

    544,067                            544,067  

United Kingdom

    15,452,270          3,432,572                   18,884,842  

United States

    193,963,141                            193,963,141  

Money Market Funds

    698,041                            698,041  

Total Investments

  $ 311,165,015        $ 103,606,697        $ 0        $ 414,771,712  

 

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund


NOTE 4—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

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

NOTE 5—Cash Balances

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

NOTE 6—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 12,597,096        $ 5,798,624  

Long-term capital gain

    6,678,838          7,403,874  

Total distributions

  $ 19,275,934        $ 13,202,498  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 14,356,284  

Undistributed long-term gain

    4,506,305  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    46,201,008  

Net unrealized appreciation — foreign currencies

    27,227  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (68,523

Shares of beneficial interest

    353,290,223  

Total net assets

  $ 418,312,524  

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

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

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

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund


NOTE 7—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $214,779,487 and $195,473,059, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 53,174,106  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (6,973,098

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 46,201,008  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $368,570,704.

 

NOTE 8—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of foreign currency transactions, and passive foreign investment companies, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $2,550,970 and undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $2,550,970. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 9—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    1,590,286      $ 26,867,883        1,866,923      $ 31,090,102  

Series II

    2,922,326        48,002,807        2,573,469        42,010,957  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    441,738        7,460,961        307,377        5,354,495  

Series II

    720,865        11,814,973        463,556        7,848,003  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (2,054,075      (34,831,260      (5,815,971      (98,591,954

Series II

    (2,037,490      (33,304,869      (2,288,818      (36,124,515

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    1,583,650      $ 26,010,495        (2,893,464    $ (48,412,912

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 59% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund


NOTE 10—Financial Highlights

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

 

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

Ratio of
expenses
to average

net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed

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

Ratio of net
investment
income

to average
net assets

    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 16.15     $ 0.45 (d)    $ 1.62     $ 2.07     $ (0.56   $ (0.28   $ (0.84   $ 17.38       12.98   $ 158,229       1.02 %(e)      1.02 %(e)      2.63 %(d)(e)      50

Year ended 12/31/16

    16.36       0.30       0.08       0.38       (0.27     (0.32     (0.59     16.15       2.04       147,382       1.05       1.05       1.81       66  

Year ended 12/31/15

    17.24       0.31       (0.59     (0.28     (0.60           (0.60     16.36       (1.48     208,796       1.11       1.11       1.79       72  

Year ended 12/31/14

    15.29       0.33       1.89       2.22       (0.27           (0.27     17.24       14.62       209,829       1.10       1.10       1.99       44  

Year ended 12/31/13

    15.47       0.22       0.21       0.43       (0.61           (0.61     15.29       2.71       189,835       1.10       1.10       1.41       49  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    15.69       0.39 (d)      1.58       1.97       (0.52     (0.28     (0.80     16.86       12.73       260,083       1.27 (e)      1.27 (e)      2.38 (d)(e)      50  

Year ended 12/31/16

    15.91       0.25       0.08       0.33       (0.23     (0.32     (0.55     15.69       1.82       216,893       1.30       1.30       1.56       66  

Year ended 12/31/15

    16.79       0.26       (0.58     (0.32     (0.56           (0.56     15.91       (1.74     208,000       1.36       1.36       1.54       72  

Year ended 12/31/14

    14.90       0.28       1.84       2.12       (0.23           (0.23     16.79       14.34       200,299       1.35       1.35       1.74       44  

Year ended 12/31/13

    15.11       0.18       0.20       0.38       (0.59           (0.59     14.90       2.44       170,145       1.35       1.35       1.16       49  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c) Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets includes significant dividends received during the period. Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding the significant dividends are $0.38 and 2.18% and $0.32 and 1.93% for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.
(e)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $154,707 and $242,958 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

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

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

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

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

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

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

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class

  

Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)

     ACTUAL      HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before
expenses)
    

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

 
      Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
     Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period 2
    

Series I

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,064.60      $ 5.26      $ 1,020.11      $ 5.14        1.01

Series II

     1,000.00        1,062.90        6.55        1,018.85        6.41        1.26  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund


Tax Information

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

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

     

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

  $ 6,678,838  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    0.00

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0.00

 

  * The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

Invesco V.I. Global Real Estate Fund


 

 

LOGO  

Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund

 

 

LOGO

 

 

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

    A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246 or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/ proxysearch. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

 

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus and variable product prospectus, which contain more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read each carefully before investing.

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                                                           VIGMKT-AR-1             02072018    1117


 

Management’s Discussion

 

 

Fund information

This annual report for Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund (the Fund) covers the year ended December 31, 2017.

    As of December 31, 2017, the Fund’s net assets totaled $741.9 million. As of the same date, the Fund’s weighted average maturity was 20 days and the Fund’s weighted average life was 105 days.

Weighted average maturity (WAM) is an average of the maturities of all securities held in the portfolio, weighted by each security’s percentage of net assets. The days to maturity for WAM is the lower of the stated maturity date or next interest rate reset date. WAM reflects how a portfolio would react to interest rate changes.

    Weighted average life (WAL) is an average of all the maturities of all securities held in the portfolio, weighted by each security’s percentage of net assets. The days to maturity for WAL is the lower of the stated maturity date or next demand feature date. WAL reflects how a portfolio would react to deterio-rating credit (widening spreads) or tightening liquidity conditions.

 

 

 

Market conditions affecting money market funds

The largest development affecting money market funds and the money market fund industry in 2017 was the US Federal Reserve’s (the Fed) three interest rate hikes.

    Money market investors benefited from the Fed’s decision to increase the fed funds rate by 0.75% in 2017.1 Three 0.25% hikes in March, June and December raised the fed funds rate to a target level of 1.25% to 1.50%.1 Since 2006, there have now been five separate 0.25% rate hikes.1 The Fed’s “dot plot,” a key function of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) Summary of Economic Projections, shows that the FOMC expects the fed funds target rate to be in a range of 2.00% to 2.25% by the end of 2018.1 This range would represent an increase of 0.75% from current levels. The ongoing positive health of the US economy, with low unemployment and moderate economic growth, provided the basis for the Fed’s decisions. Relatively benign inflation levels may allow the Fed to be less aggressive with its rate hikes in the near future.

    At the close of the year, the US continued to be an outlier in terms of base rate borrowing costs as most major central banks continued to maintain interest rates at, near or below zero to fuel inflation and spur economic growth. Many major central banks, including the European Central Bank, the Bank of Japan and the Reserve Bank of Australia, kept their base borrowing rates unchanged during 2017. The Bank of England and the Bank of Canada were the only other major central banks to increase their key rates in 2017.

    On November 2, President Donald Trump nominated Jerome Powell to chair the Fed, ending speculation that Janet Yellen might be nominated for a second term. The Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is nominated by the president; if confirmed by the Senate, he or she serves a four-year term. The chair may be appointed for several consecutive terms. Powell, a member of the Fed’s board of governors since 2012, is largely expected to stay the course with regard to monetary policy as he has largely voted in line with Yellen during his tenure.

    For over 35 years, Invesco Global Liquidity has been a core business for Invesco. We believe in a disciplined investment process, high credit quality solutions, distinguished client engagement and consistent performance.

 

1 Source: US Federal Reserve

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

 

Team managed by Invesco Advisers, Inc.

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The 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.

 

Portfolio Composition by Maturity

In days, as of 12/31/17

      % of total net assets  
1 – 7       54.9%  
8 – 30       4.9     
31 – 60       4.5     
61 – 90       9.5     
91 – 180       5.4     
181+       20.8     

The number of days to maturity of each holding is determined in accordance with the provisions of Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund


 

Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund’s investment objective is to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Debt securities risk. The prices of debt securities held by the Fund will be affected by changes in interest rates, the credit-worthiness 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.

    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.

    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. 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.

    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. Furthermore, amendments to money market fund regulations could impact the Fund’s operations and possibly negatively impact its return. 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.

    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.

    US government obligations risk. Obligations of US government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the US government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover

should they default. No assurance can be given that the US government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so.

    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.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund


Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2017

 

     Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
(000)
     Value  

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities–31.02%

 

Federal Farm Credit Bank (FFCB)–3.02%  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.03%)(a)

    1.52     01/17/2018      $ 5,715      $ 5,714,943  

Unsec. Bonds (3 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.03%)(a)

    1.46     03/02/2018        5,000        5,001,323  

Unsec. Bonds (3 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.05%)(a)

    1.62     03/26/2018        1,200        1,200,718  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.02%)(a)

    1.51     05/17/2018        3,000        3,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.02%)(a)

    1.47     05/22/2018        2,500        2,503,197  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.06%)(a)

    1.31     12/04/2019        5,000        4,999,749  
                                22,419,930  
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)–24.56%  

Unsec. Bonds (3 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.07%)(a)

    1.31     01/26/2018        3,000        3,000,207  

Unsec. Global Bonds (3 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.15%)(a)

    1.30     02/23/2018        4,000        4,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (3 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.16%)(a)

    1.30     02/26/2018        2,000        2,000,646  

Unsec. Disc. Notes(b)

    1.40     03/26/2018        1,251        1,246,962  

Unsec. Global Bonds (3 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.18%)(a)

    1.50     03/26/2018        5,000        5,000,000  

Unsec. Disc. Notes(b)

    1.39     03/28/2018        15,000        14,950,771  

Unsec. Bonds (3 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.26%)(a)

    1.10     04/13/2018        5,000        4,999,989  

Unsec. Bonds (3 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.26%)(a)

    1.10     04/13/2018        3,000        2,999,990  

Unsec. Bonds (3 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.27%)(a)

    1.09     04/23/2018        4,000        3,999,938  

Unsec. Global Bonds (3 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.35%)(a)

    1.06     05/14/2018        10,000        9,998,532  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.11%)(a)

    1.26     08/01/2018        5,000        5,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (3 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.31%)(a)

    1.11     08/15/2018        12,000        11,997,238  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.13%)(a)

    1.30     10/10/2018        3,000        3,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.13%)(a)

    1.30     10/10/2018        10,000        10,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.13%)(a)

    1.25     11/05/2018        12,000        12,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.13%)(a)

    1.30     11/09/2018        3,000        3,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.12%)(a)

    1.36     12/14/2018        10,000        10,000,000  

Unsec. Global Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.12%)(a)

    1.39     12/21/2018        5,000        5,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.09%)(a)

    1.38     01/14/2019        9,000        9,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.08%)(a)

    1.35     02/11/2019        3,000        3,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.08%)(a)

    1.35     02/11/2019        5,000        5,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.07%)(a)

    1.41     02/15/2019        10,000        10,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.08%)(a)

    1.49     02/28/2019        5,000        5,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.08%)(a)

    1.31     03/06/2019        8,000        8,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.08%)(a)

    1.42     03/20/2019        2,000        2,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.11%)(a)

    1.43     04/22/2019        3,000        3,000,000  

Unsec. Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.09%)(a)

    1.40     05/17/2019        20,000        20,000,000  

Unsec. Global Bonds (1 mo. USD LIBOR – 0.09%)(a)

    1.39     06/14/2019        5,000        5,000,000  
                                182,194,273  
Overseas Private Investment Corp. (OPIC)–3.44%  

Unsec. Gtd. VRD COP Bonds (3 mo. U.S. Treasury Bill Rate)(c)

    1.49     09/15/2020        5,000        5,000,000  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. VRD COP Bonds (3 mo. U.S. Treasury Bill Rate)(c)

    1.49     06/15/2025        3,000        3,000,000  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. VRD COP Bonds (3 mo. U.S. Treasury Bill Rate)(c)

    1.49     02/15/2028        10,000        10,000,000  

Unsec. Gtd. VRD COP Bonds (3 mo. U.S. Treasury Bill Rate)(c)

    1.55     07/07/2040        7,500        7,500,000  
                                25,500,000  

Total U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities (Cost $230,114,203)

                              230,114,203  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund


     Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
     Principal
Amount
(000)
     Value  

U.S. Treasury Securities–16.15%

 

U.S. Treasury Bills–12.78%(b)  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    1.09     01/18/2018      $ 15,000      $ 14,988,930  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    1.13     02/01/2018        15,000        14,985,875  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    1.19     02/08/2018        15,000        14,981,731  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    1.29     03/08/2018        15,000        14,965,063  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    1.32     03/15/2018        15,000        14,960,400  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    1.23     04/12/2018        15,000        14,949,167  

U.S. Treasury Bills

    1.54     06/28/2018        5,000        4,962,387  

Total U.S. Treasury Bills (Cost $94,793,553)

                              94,793,553  
U.S. Treasury Notes–3.37%  

U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes (3 mo. U.S. Treasury Bill Money Market Yield Rate + 0.07%)(a)

    1.52     04/30/2019        11,000        11,001,588  

U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes (3 mo. U.S. Treasury Bill Money Market Yield Rate + 0.06%)(a)

    1.51     07/31/2019        6,000        5,999,796  

U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes (3 mo. U.S. Treasury Bill Money Market Yield Rate + 0.05%)(a)

    1.50     10/31/2019        8,000        8,001,877  

Total U.S. Treasury Notes (Cost $25,003,261)

                              25,003,261  

Total U.S. Treasury Securities (Cost $119,796,814)

                              119,796,814  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (excluding Repurchase Agreements)–47.17% (Cost $349,911,017)

                              349,911,017  
                 Repurchase
Amount
        

Repurchase Agreements–59.51%(d)

         

ABN AMRO Bank N.V., joint agreement dated 12/29/2017, aggregate maturing value of $700,000,000 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury obligations and domestic agency mortgage-backed securities valued at $714,000,014; 0.13%-6.50%; 10/31/2018-04/20/2047)

    1.41     01/02/2018        35,000,000        35,000,000  

Bank of Nova Scotia, joint agreement dated 12/29/2017, aggregate maturing value of $200,000,000 (collateralized by domestic agency mortgage-backed securities valued at $204,000,000; 2.50%-6.50%; 04/01/2026-11/01/2047)

    1.38     01/02/2018        35,000,000        35,000,000  

BNP Paribas Securities Corp., joint agreement dated 12/29/2017, aggregate maturing value of $400,062,222 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury obligations valued at $407,776,966; 0.13%; 04/15/2019-04/15/2021)

    1.40     01/02/2018        30,004,667        30,000,000  

BNP Paribas Securities Corp., joint term agreement dated 12/28/2017, aggregate maturing value of $250,067,083 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury obligations valued at $255,234,376; 0.13%; 07/15/2022)(e)

    1.38     01/04/2018        25,006,708        25,000,000  

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, joint term agreement dated 12/14/2017, aggregate maturing value of $775,000,000 (collateralized by domestic agency mortgage-backed securities and U.S. Treasury obligations valued at $790,500,000; 1.50%-4.50%; 09/30/2024-10/01/2047)(e)

    1.34     01/12/2018        25,000,000        25,000,000  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.-Bank of New York Mellon (The), agreement dated 12/29/2017, maturing value of $70,000,000 (collateralized by a U.S. Treasury obligation valued at $71,400,083; 1.13%; 09/30/2021)

    1.44     01/02/2018        70,000,000        70,000,000  

ING Financial Markets, LLC, joint term agreement dated 12/14/2017, aggregate maturing value of $375,000,000 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury obligations and domestic agency mortgage-backed securities valued at $382,500,138; 1.88%-7.00%; 04/01/2020-01/01/2048)

    1.40     03/22/2018        3,000,000        3,000,000  

Lloyds Bank PLC, joint term agreement dated 12/04/2017, aggregate maturing value of $501,794,722 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury obligations valued at $509,215,248; 1.38%-3.13%; 06/30/2020-08/15/2025)

    1.42     03/05/2018        15,053,842        15,000,000  

Lloyds Bank PLC, joint term agreement dated 12/11/2017, aggregate maturing value of $500,695,139 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury obligations valued at $509,630,515; 1.00%-2.63%; 11/30/2019-11/15/2020)

    1.43     01/17/2018        5,006,951        5,000,000  

Lloyds Bank PLC, joint term agreement dated 12/11/2017, aggregate maturing value of $500,871,944 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury obligations valued at $509,518,277; 1.00%-7.50%; 10/31/2019-11/15/2024)

    1.46     01/25/2018        10,017,439        10,000,000  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    

Repurchase
Amount

     Value  

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., joint term agreement dated 12/27/2017, aggregate maturing value of $700,198,098 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury obligations valued at $720,425,977; 0%-4.50%; 01/25/2018-02/15/2043)(e)

    1.42     01/03/2018      $ 15,005,004      $ 15,000,863  

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp., joint term agreement dated 12/27/2017, aggregate maturing value of $1,397,005,192 (collateralized by U.S. Treasury obligations valued at $1,430,453,729; 0%-2.25%; 09/30/2021-08/15/2045)(e)

    1.40     01/03/2018        14,441,430        14,437,500  

RBC Capital Markets LLC, joint term agreement dated 12/14/2017, aggregate maturing value of $1,100,000,000 (collateralized by domestic agency mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and U.S. government sponsored agency obligations valued at $1,122,000,015; 0%-7.00%; 04/30/2019-11/20/2064)(e)

    1.35     02/01/2018        10,000,000        10,000,000  

RBC Capital Markets LLC, joint term agreement dated 12/15/2017, aggregate maturing value of $75,000,000 (collateralized by domestic agency mortgage-backed securities valued at $76,500,001; 2.35%-4.00%; 05/01/2030-01/25/2048)(e)

    1.35     02/02/2018        5,000,000        5,000,000  

RBC Capital Markets LLC, joint term agreement dated 12/29/2017, aggregate maturing value of $1,000,000,000 (collateralized by domestic agency mortgage-backed securities valued at $1,020,000,000; 0%-7.00%; 03/01/2018-04/25/2053)(e)

    1.42     02/28/2018        45,000,000        45,000,000  

Societe Generale, joint open agreement dated 04/27/2017 (collateralized by domestic agency mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and U.S. government sponsored agency obligations valued at $1,530,000,091; 0%-9.00%; 12/31/2017-08/15/2047)(f)

    0.83                   30,000,000  

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., joint agreement dated 12/29/2017, aggregate maturing value of $3,000,000,000 (collateralized by domestic agency mortgage-backed securities valued at $3,060,000,001; 3.00%-3.50%; 05/20/2045-07/20/2047)

    1.43     01/02/2018        34,103,272        34,103,272  

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, joint agreement dated 12/29/2017, aggregate maturing value of $760,000,000 (collateralized by domestic agency mortgage-backed securities valued at $775,200,000; 4.00%; 12/01/2047-01/01/2048)

    1.41     01/02/2018        35,000,000        35,000,000  

Total Repurchase Agreements (Cost $441,541,635)

                              441,541,635  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES(g)–106.68% (Cost $791,452,652)

                              791,452,652  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(6.68)%

                              (49,543,250

NET ASSETS–100.00%

                            $ 741,909,402  

Investment Abbreviations:

 

COP  

– Certificates of Participation

Disc.  

– Discounted

Gtd.  

– Guaranteed

LIBOR  

– London Interbank Offered Rate

Sr.  

– Senior

Unsec.  

– Unsecured

USD  

– U.S. Dollar

VRD  

– Variable Rate Demand

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Interest or dividend rate is redetermined periodically. Rate shown is the rate in effect on December 31, 2017.
(b)  Security may be traded on a discount basis. The interest rate shown represents the discount rate at the time of purchase by the Fund.
(c)  Demand security payable upon demand by the Fund at specified time intervals no greater than thirteen months. Interest rate is redetermined periodically based on current market interest rates. Rate shown is the rate in effect on December 31, 2017.
(d)  Principal amount equals value at period end. See Note 1I.
(e)  The Fund may demand payment of the term repurchase agreement upon one to seven business days’ notice depending on the timing of the demand.
(f)  Either party may terminate the agreement upon demand. Interest rates, principal amount and collateral are redetermined daily.
(g)  Also represents cost for federal income tax purposes.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments, excluding repurchase agreements, at value and cost

  $ 349,911,017  

Repurchase agreements at value and cost

    441,541,635  

Receivable for:

 

Fund shares sold

    25,985  

Interest

    386,682  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    52,354  

Total assets

    791,917,673  

Liabilities:

 

Payable for:

 

Dividends

    11,517  

Fund shares reacquired

    49,260,958  

Amount due custodian

    267,479  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    337,480  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    1,017  

Accrued other operating expenses

    68,042  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    61,778  

Total liabilities

    50,008,271  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 741,909,402  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 741,924,142  

Undistributed net investment income

    2,617  

Undistributed net realized gain (loss)

    (17,357
    $ 741,909,402  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 656,368,120  

Series II

  $ 85,541,282  

Shares outstanding, no par value,
with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Series I

    656,369,794  

Series II

    85,541,486  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 1.00  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 1.00  

Investment income:

 

Interest

  $ 6,895,305  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    1,071,836  

Administrative services fees

    1,427,369  

Custodian fees

    24,380  

Distribution fees — Series II

    228,828  

Transfer agent fees

    45,872  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    30,247  

Reports to shareholders

    98,088  

Professional services fees

    132,351  

Other

    40,154  

Total expenses

    3,099,125  

Less: Expenses reimbursed

    (2,159

Net expenses

    3,096,966  

Net investment income

    3,798,339  

Net realized gain (loss) from investment securities

    (17,357

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 3,780,982  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 3,798,339      $ 667,531  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (17,357      8,180  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    3,780,982        675,711  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (3,515,426      (637,907

Series ll

    (282,913      (29,624

Total distributions from net investment income

    (3,798,339      (667,531

Share transactions-net:

    

Series l

    19,851,083        (101,332,142

Series ll

    (11,818,876      73,420,621  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

    8,032,207        (27,911,521

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    8,014,850        (27,903,341

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    733,894,552        761,797,893  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $2,617 and $(5,563), respectively)

  $ 741,909,402      $ 733,894,552  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A. Security Valuations — The Fund’s securities are recorded on the basis of amortized cost which approximates value as permitted by Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act. This method values a security at its cost on the date of purchase and, thereafter, assumes a constant amortization to maturity of any premiums or accretion of any discounts.

Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Bond premiums and discounts are amortized and/or accreted over the lives of the respective securities. Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in-lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Paydown gains and losses on mortgage and asset-backed securities are recorded as adjustments to interest income.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

 

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Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class. The Fund allocates income to a class based on the relative value of the settled shares of each class.

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly to separate accounts of participating insurance companies. Distributions from net realized gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Repurchase Agreements — The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements. Collateral on repurchase agreements, including the Fund’s pro-rata interest in joint repurchase agreements, is taken into possession by the Fund upon entering into the repurchase agreement. Collateral consisting of U.S. Government Securities and U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities is marked to market daily to ensure its market value is at least 102% of the sales price of the repurchase agreement. The investments in some repurchase agreements, pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, are through participation with other mutual funds, private accounts and certain non-registered investment companies managed by the investment advisor or its affiliates (“Joint repurchase agreements”). The principal amount of the repurchase agreement is equal to the value at period-end. If the seller of a repurchase agreement fails to repurchase the security in accordance with the terms of the agreement, the Fund might incur expenses in enforcing its rights, and could experience losses, including a decline in the value of the collateral and loss of income.
J. Other Risks — Investments in obligations issued by agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government may vary in the level of support they receive from the government. The government may choose not to provide financial support to government sponsored agencies or instrumentalities if it is not legally obligated to do so. In this case, if the issuer defaulted, the Fund may not be able to recover its investment in such issuer from the U.S. Government.

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of 0.15% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such

 

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Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 1.50% and Series II shares to 1.75% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

The Adviser and/or Invesco Distributors, Inc., (“IDI”) voluntarily agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses in order to increase the Fund’s yield. Voluntary fee waivers and/or reimbursements may be modified at any time upon consultation with the Board of Trustees without further notice to investors.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco voluntarily reimbursed class level expenses of $2,159 for Series II shares in order to increase the Fund’s yield.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $383,715 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $1,043,654 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with IDI to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

  Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
  Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
  Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

As of December 31, 2017, all of the securities in this Fund were valued based on Level 2 inputs (see the Schedule of Investments for security categories). The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

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NOTE 4—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 5—Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with The Bank of New York Mellon, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 6—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 3,798,339        $ 667,531  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 55,710  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (53,093

Capital loss carryforward

    (17,357

Shares of beneficial interest

    741,924,142  

Total net assets

  $ 741,909,402  

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund has a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017, which expires as follows:

 

Capital Loss Carryforward*  
Expiration   Short-Term        Long-Term        Total  

Not subject to expiration

  $ 17,357        $        $ 17,357  

 

* Capital loss carryforward as of the date listed above is reduced for limitations, if any, to the extent required by the Internal Revenue Code and may be further limited depending upon a variety of factors, including the realization of net unrealized gains or losses as of the date of any reorganization.

NOTE 7—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of distributions, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $8,180 and undistributed net realized gain (loss) was decreased by $8,180. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund


NOTE 8—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    1,456,355,567      $ 1,456,355,567        1,047,450,351      $ 1,047,450,351  

Series II

    45,247,987        45,247,987        145,053,508        145,053,508  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    3,422,005        3,422,005        622,014        622,014  

Series II

    282,913        282,913        29,624        29,624  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (1,439,926,489      (1,439,926,489      (1,149,404,507      (1,149,404,507

Series II

    (57,349,776      (57,349,776      (71,662,511      (71,662,511

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    8,032,207      $ 8,032,207        (27,911,521    $ (27,911,521

 

(a) There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 92% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 9—Financial Highlights

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(a)
    Net realized
gains
(losses)
on securities
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income
to average
net assets
 

Series I

                     

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 1.00     $ 0.01     $ (0.00   $ 0.01     $ (0.01   $ 1.00       0.56   $ 656,368       0.40 %(c)      0.40 %(c)      0.56 %(c) 

Year ended 12/31/16

    1.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       (0.00     1.00       0.10       636,532       0.35       0.38       0.10  

Year ended 12/31/15

    1.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       (0.00     1.00       0.01       737,858       0.21       0.51       0.01  

Year ended 12/31/14

    1.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       (0.00     1.00       0.01       606,553       0.16       0.50       0.01  

Year ended 12/31/13

    1.00       0.00       (0.00     0.00       (0.00     1.00       0.03       422,491       0.16       0.70       0.03  

Series II

                     

Year ended 12/31/17

    1.00       0.00       (0.00     0.00       (0.00     1.00       0.31       85,541       0.65 (c)      0.65 (c)      0.31 (c) 

Year ended 12/31/16

    1.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       (0.00     1.00       0.03       97,362       0.43       0.63       0.02  

Year ended 12/31/15

    1.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       (0.00     1.00       0.01       23,940       0.21       0.76       0.01  

Year ended 12/31/14

    1.00       0.00       0.00       0.00       (0.00     1.00       0.01       17,496       0.16       0.75       0.01  

Year ended 12/31/13

    1.00       0.00       (0.00     0.00       (0.00     1.00       0.03       15,883       0.16       0.95       0.03  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $623,026 and $91,531 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class   Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
    ACTUAL    

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before

expenses)

   

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

 
   

Ending

Account Value
(12/31/17)1

    Expenses
Paid During
Period2
   

Ending

Account Value
(12/31/17)

   

Expenses

Paid During
Period2

   
Series I   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,003.50     $ 2.22     $ 1,022.99     $ 2.24       0.44
Series II     1,000.00       1,002.20       3.48       1,021.73       3.52       0.69  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund


Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    0.00

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    15.62

 

  * The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                
Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960 Trustee   2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None
Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954 Trustee and Senior Vice President   2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None
Christopher L. Wilson — 1957 Trustee   2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and

Position(s) Held with the Trust

 

Trustee and/

or Officer Since

 

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

Bank of New York Mellon

2 Hanson Place

Brooklyn, NY 11217-1431

 

Invesco V.I. Government Money Market Fund


 

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund

 

 

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The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

    A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246 or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/ proxysearch. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

 

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus and variable product prospectus, which contain more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read each carefully before investing.

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

  Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                                            VIGOV-AR-1                     02092018     1209


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund (the Fund) underperformed the Fund’s style-specific index, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government Index.

    Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares       1.96 %
Series II Shares       1.72
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (Broad Market Index)       3.54
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government Index (Style-Specific Index)       2.30
Lipper VUF General U.S. Government Funds Index (Peer Group Index)       1.69

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

A volatile political environment kept things exciting in 2017. The economic agenda of President Donald Trump largely stalled until Congress passed the Tax Cut and Jobs Act just before the end of the year. The Act cut both corporate and individual tax rates. However, the promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act earlier in 2017 proved to be too big a hurdle for the slim Republican majority in the Senate to overcome. Cuts in regulation, combined with growing business optimism, helped the unemployment rate to decline to 4.1% by the end of the year.1 The housing market remained stable and consumer confidence hit record levels. Despite robust economic growth in the second half of 2017, inflation and wage growth remained muted.

    The US Federal Reserve (the Fed) hiked the fed funds rate range by 0.25% at each of three different meetings in 2017, leaving the range at 1.25% to 1.50% at year end.2 The Fed also was able to initiate a gradual reduction in the size of its

balance sheet by imposing a cap on the amount of Treasuries and mortgages it was buying. Beginning in October, the Fed reduced its monthly Treasury purchases by $6 billion and its mortgage purchases by $4 billion.2 The rate hikes and balance sheet reductions were accomplished without disrupting the financial markets.

    The yield curve flattened significantly during 2017 as the two-year Treasury yield rose 70 basis points, while the 30-year yield fell 32 basis points.3 (A basis point is 0.01%.) Low inflation and a reasonably aggressive Fed were largely responsible for the change in the shape of the yield curve. The 10-year yield ended the year at 2.41%, almost exactly where it began the year.3

    Given this market backdrop, the Fund’s total return for the year was positive, but the Fund underperformed its style specific benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government Index.

    Most of the relative performance of the Fund in 2017 was driven by its exposure to floating rate agency mortgages. This had the largest positive impact on relative

 

Fund performance as yields on these securities moved higher as short-end rates rose during the year. The small underweight position in securities with durations at the long end of the yield curve was the largest detractor from relative performance as long-end rates fell, but the underweight allocation to short duration securities offset much of that impact. Additionally, the inflation protected securities held by the Fund underperformed nominal Treasuries by a small amount. The Fund’s use of derivatives included interest rate futures to manage yield curve exposure and swaptions to hedge interest rate volatility.

    The Fund utilizes duration and yield curve positioning for risk management and for generating returns. Duration measures a portfolio’s price sensitivity to interest rate changes, with a shorter duration tending to be less sensitive to these changes. Yield curve positioning refers to actively emphasizing points (maturities) along the yield curve with favorable risk/ return expectations. During the reporting period, duration was managed with cash, bonds and futures positions. Buying and selling interest rate futures contracts was an important tool we used to manage interest rate risk. The Fund also used swapations to hedge interest rate volatility during the reporting period.

    Please note that our strategy is implemented using derivative instruments, including futures, swaps and options. Therefore, a portion of the performance of the Fund, both positive and negative, can be attributed to these instruments. Derivatives can be a cost-effective way to gain or hedge exposure to certain risks and asset classes. However, derivatives may amplify traditional investment risks through the creation of leverage and may be less liquid than traditional securities.

 

Portfolio Composition

By security type

% of total net assets

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities       44.2%  
U.S. Treasury Securities       38.5   
Non-U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities       13.8   
U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities       2.1   
Put Options Purchased       0.1   
Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities       1.3   

Top Five Debt Issuers*

% of total net assets

  1. U.S. Treasury

   38.5%

  2. Federal National Mortgage Association

   10.8   

  3. Fannie Mae REMICs

   9.9   

  4. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

   8.2   

  5. Freddie Mac REMICs

   7.7   

Total Net Assets   $525.4 million
Total Number of Holdings*   641

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

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    We wish to remind you that the Fund is subject to interest rate risk, meaning when interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities tend to fall. This risk may be greater in the current market environment because interest rates are at or near historic lows. The degree to which the value of fixed income securities may decline due to rising interest rates may vary depending on the speed and magnitude of the increase in interest rates, as well as individual security characteristics such as price, maturity, duration and coupon, and market forces such as supply and demand for similar securities. We are monitoring interest rates, and the market, economic and geopolitical factors that may impact the direction, speed and magnitude of changes to interest rates across the maturity spectrum, including the potential impact of monetary policy changes by the Fed and certain foreign central banks. If interest rates rise, markets may experience increased volatility, which may affect the value and/ or liquidity of certain of the Fund’s investments.

    We welcome new investors who joined the Fund during the year and thank you for your investment in Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund.

 

1 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
2 Source: US Federal Reserve
3 Source: Bloomberg L.P.

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

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Clint Dudley

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund.

He joined Invesco in 1998. Mr. Dudley earned a BBA and an MBA from Baylor University.

 

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Brian Schneider

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund.

He joined Invesco in 1987. Mr. Schneider earned a BA in economics and an MBA from Bellarmine University (formerly Bellarmine College).

 

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Robert Waldner

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund.

He joined Invesco in 2013. Mr. Waldner earned a BSE degree in civil engineering from Princeton University.
 

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund


 

Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

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1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (5/5/93)       4.23 %
10 Years       3.23
  5 Years       0.98
  1 Year       1.96
Series II Shares          
Inception (9/19/01)       3.25 %
10 Years       2.97
  5 Years       0.74
  1 Year       1.72

The performance of the Fund’s Series I and Series II share classes will differ primarily due to different class expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance

figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.68% and 0.93%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly.

Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

    Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund


 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund’s investment objective is total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Changing fixed income market conditions risk. The current low interest rate environment was created in part by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and certain foreign central banks keeping the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates near, at or below zero. Increases in the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. In addition, decreases in fixed income dealer market-making capacity may also potentially lead to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity in the fixed income markets. As a result, the value of the Fund’s investments and share price may decline. Changes in central bank policies could also result in higher than normal shareholder redemptions, which could potentially increase portfolio turnover and the Fund’s transaction costs.

    Collateralized loan obligations risk. CLOs are subject to the risks of substantial losses due to actual defaults by underlying borrowers, which will be greater during periods of economic or financial stress. CLOs may also lose value due to collateral defaults and disappearance of subordinate tranches, market anticipation of defaults, and investor aversion to CLO securities as a class. The risks of CLOs will be greater if the Fund invests in CLOs that hold loans of uncreditworthy borrowers or if the Fund holds subordinate tranches of the CLO that absorbs losses from the defaults before senior tranches. In addition, CLOs are subject to interest rate risk and credit risk.

    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.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

    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.

    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. 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.

    Mortgage- and asset-backed securities risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities, including collateralized debt obligations and collateralized mortgage obligations, are subject to prepayment or call risk, which is the risk that a borrower’s payments may be received earlier or later than expected due to changes in prepayment rates on underlying loans. This could result in the Fund reinvesting these early payments at lower interest rates, thereby reducing the Fund’s income. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities also are subject to extension risk, which is the risk that an unexpected rise in interest rates could reduce the rate of prepayments, causing the price of the mortgage- and asset-backed securities and the Fund’s share price to fall. An unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of mortgage-backed securities and could result in losses to the Fund. The Fund may invest in mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages, which are loans made to borrowers with weakened credit histories or with lower capacity to make timely payments on their mortgages. Privately

 

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund


issued mortgage-related securities are not subject to the same underwriting requirements as those with government or government-sponsored entity guarantees and, therefore, mortgage loans underlying privately issued mortgage-related securities may have less favorable collateral, credit risk or other underwriting characteristics, and wider variances in interest rate, term, size, purpose and borrower characteristics.

    TBA transactions risk. TBA transactions involve the risk of loss if the securities received are less favorable than what was anticipated by the Fund when entering into the TBA transaction, or if the counterparty fails to deliver the securities. When the Fund enters into a short sale of a TBA mortgage it does not own, the Fund may have to purchase deliverable mortgages to settle the short sale at a higher price than anticipated, thereby causing a loss. As there is no limit on how much the price of mortgage securities can increase, the Fund’s exposure is unlimited. The Fund may not always be able to purchase mortgage securities to close out the short position at a particular time or at an acceptable price. In addition, taking short positions results in a form of leverage, which could increase the volatility of the Fund’s share price.

    US government obligations risk. Obligations of US government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the US government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default. No assurance can be given that the US government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so.

    When-issued, delayed delivery and forward commitment risks. When-issued and delayed delivery transactions subject the Fund to market risk because the value or yield of a security at delivery may be more or less than the purchase price or yield generally available when delivery occurs, and counterparty risk because the Fund relies on the buyer or seller, as the case may be, to consummate the transaction. These transactions also have a leveraging effect on the Fund because the Fund commits to purchase securities that it does not have to pay for until a later date, which increases the Fund’s overall investment exposure and, as a result, its volatility.

    Zero coupon or pay-in-kind securities risk. The value, interest rates, and liquidity of non-cash paying instruments, such as zero coupon and pay-in-kind securities, are subject to greater fluctuation than other types of securities. The higher yields and interest rates on pay-in-kind securities reflect the payment deferral and increased credit risk associated with such instruments and that such investments may represent a higher credit risk than loans that periodically pay interest.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US investment grade, fixed-rate bond market.

    The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of fixed income obligations issued by the US Treasury, government agencies and quasi-federal corporations.

    The Lipper VUF General U.S. Government Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of general US government variable insurance underlying funds tracked by Lipper.

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

Other information

    The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and

net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund


Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2017

 

 

 

     Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities–44.24%

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations–22.02%  

Fannie Mae ACES,
1.83% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.59%), 09/25/2023(a)

  $ 3,629,200      $ 3,646,311  

Fannie Mae REMICs,
4.00%, 07/25/2018 to 07/25/2040

    2,528,501        2,612,986  

5.00%, 08/25/2019

    117,678        119,057  

3.00%, 10/25/2025

    442,324        444,392  

2.50%, 03/25/2026

    484,950        484,176  

7.00%, 09/18/2027

    276,119        303,051  

1.50%, 01/25/2028

    4,811,644        4,658,449  

6.50%, 03/25/2032

    788,178        886,074  

5.75%, 10/25/2035

    352,756        384,235  

1.85% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.30%), 05/25/2036(a)

    2,670,110        2,664,110  

4.25%, 02/25/2037

    755,578        776,195  

2.00% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.45%), 03/25/2037(a)

    1,220,760        1,225,983  

2.05% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.50%), 03/25/2037 to 05/25/2041(a)

    4,136,368        4,147,879  

1.95% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.40%), 06/25/2038 to 09/25/2046(a)

    7,131,100        7,159,412  

6.58%, 06/25/2039(b)

    3,296,494        3,803,888  

2.10% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.55%), 02/25/2041(a)

    2,607,932        2,623,712  

2.07% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.52%), 11/25/2041(a)

    1,280,229        1,290,290  

1.56% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.32%), 08/25/2044(a)

    2,974,297        2,971,870  

1.64% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.40%), 11/25/2046(a)

    4,448,182        4,454,556  

1.72% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.48%), 02/25/2056(a)

    5,575,542        5,584,276  

1.66% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.42%), 12/25/2056(a)

    5,566,224        5,571,165  

Federal Home Loan Bank,
5.77%, 03/23/2018

    574,436        579,502  

Freddie Mac REMICs,
5.00%, 02/15/2018 to 01/15/2019

    36,441        36,521  

4.50%, 07/15/2018

    28,469        28,626  

3.00%, 10/15/2018 to 04/15/2026

    795,031        800,251  

1.98% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.50%), 12/15/2035 to 03/15/2040(a)

    4,743,939        4,765,103  

1.78% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.30%), 03/15/2036 to 09/15/2044(a)

    11,851,671        11,852,927  

1.59% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.35%), 11/15/2036(a)

    4,357,080        4,360,740  

1.85% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.37%), 03/15/2037(a)

    1,345,164        1,347,533  

1.88% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.40%), 05/15/2037 to 06/15/2037(a)

    3,046,179        3,055,931  

2.34% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.86%), 11/15/2039(a)

    724,282        739,645  

1.93% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.45%), 03/15/2040 to 02/15/2042(a)

    13,160,963        13,228,548  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations–(continued)  

Freddie Mac STRIPS,
1.59% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.35%), 10/15/2037(a)

  $ 3,279,557      $ 3,276,752  

Freddie Mac Whole Loan Securities Trust, 3.50%, 05/25/2047

    2,264,390        2,291,475  

Ginnie Mae REMICs,

    

6.00%, 01/16/2025

    338,321        360,232  

5.72%, 08/20/2034(b)

    1,175,929        1,295,978  

5.89%, 01/20/2039(b)

    4,070,321        4,492,383  

2.29% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.80%), 09/16/2039(a)

    1,336,566        1,357,562  

4.49%, 07/20/2041(b)

    838,559        878,765  

2.47%, 09/20/2041(b)

    3,517,366        3,647,095  

1.75% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 0.25%), 01/20/2042(a)

    662,182        662,339  

Ginnie Mae REMICs, IO,
1.59%,
09/20/2064(b)

    8,977,067        812,842  
               115,682,817  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC)–8.19%  

Pass Through Ctfs.,

    

5.00%, 07/01/2018 to 01/01/2040

    1,261,393        1,375,717  

6.00%, 09/01/2018 to 07/01/2038

    361,027        390,759  

6.50%, 05/01/2019 to 12/01/2035

    2,487,351        2,772,926  

4.50%, 09/01/2020 to 08/01/2041

    8,148,210        8,748,273  

10.00%, 03/01/2021

    3,558        3,587  

9.00%, 06/01/2021 to 06/01/2022

    44,356        45,821  

7.00%, 12/01/2021 to 11/01/2035

    2,984,884        3,304,991  

8.00%, 12/01/2021 to 09/01/2036

    1,109,536        1,185,475  

7.50%, 09/01/2022 to 06/01/2035

    965,981        1,066,196  

8.50%, 11/17/2022 to 08/01/2031

    481,703        531,389  

5.50%, 12/01/2022

    160,920        164,571  

3.50%, 08/01/2026

    707,376        733,729  

3.00%, 05/01/2027 to 02/01/2032

    6,529,133        6,666,589  

7.05%, 05/20/2027

    108,296        117,196  

6.03%, 10/20/2030

    737,399        821,065  

Pass Through Ctfs., ARM,

    

3.61% (1 yr. USD LIBOR + 1.88%), 09/01/2035(a)

    4,066,560        4,306,039  

3.32% (1 yr. USD LIBOR + 1.57%), 10/01/2036(a)

    1,940,660        2,023,757  

3.66% (1 yr. USD LIBOR + 1.91%), 10/01/2036(a)

    149,467        157,839  

3.75% (1 yr. USD LIBOR + 2.00%), 11/01/2037(a)

    1,877,936        1,987,066  

3.68% (1 yr. USD LIBOR + 2.06%), 01/01/2038(a)

    118,559        126,181  

3.63% (1 yr. USD LIBOR + 1.84%), 07/01/2038(a)

    856,934        903,543  

3.36% (1 yr. USD LIBOR + 1.78%), 06/01/2043(a)

    1,876,677        1,954,514  

3.64% (1 yr. USD LIBOR + 1.78%), 07/01/2036(a)

    3,452,623        3,658,859  
               43,046,082  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA)–10.84%  

Pass Through Ctfs.,

    

6.50%, 02/01/2018 to 11/01/2037

  $ 2,455,514      $ 2,691,143  

7.00%, 05/01/2018 to 06/01/2036

    3,485,895        3,731,345  

5.00%, 06/01/2018 to 12/01/2033

    289,110        300,695  

4.50%, 04/01/2019 to 08/01/2041

    6,290,016        6,762,645  

8.00%, 02/01/2021 to 10/01/2037

    3,228,769        3,749,613  

8.50%, 02/01/2021 to 08/01/2037

    1,051,709        1,184,398  

5.50%, 03/01/2021 to 05/01/2035

    1,547,796        1,718,265  

6.00%, 08/01/2021 to 10/01/2038

    1,692,677        1,899,600  

7.50%, 11/01/2022 to 08/01/2037

    4,526,299        5,117,468  

6.75%, 07/01/2024

    306,398        339,782  

6.95%, 10/01/2025

    17,442        17,592  

3.50%, 03/01/2027 to 08/01/2027

    8,620,758        8,914,809  

3.00%, 05/01/2027 to 07/01/2032

    12,404,530        12,670,109  

Pass Through Ctfs., ARM,

    

3.62% (1 yr. U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate + 2.36%), 10/01/2034(a)

    2,105,894        2,231,375  

3.24% (1 yr. U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate + 2.20%), 05/01/2035(a)

    319,103        336,830  

3.48% (1 yr. USD LIBOR + 1.73%), 03/01/2038(a)

    80,672        84,649  

2.73% (1 yr. USD LIBOR + 1.75%), 02/01/2042(a)

    1,095,333        1,142,588  

2.16% (1 yr. USD LIBOR + 1.52%), 08/01/2043(a)

    2,206,150        2,226,164  

2.28% (1 yr. U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate + 1.88%), 05/01/2044 (a)

    1,796,235        1,815,602  
               56,934,672  
Government National Mortgage Association
(GNMA)–3.19%
 

Pass Through Ctfs.,

    

6.50%, 10/15/2018 to 01/15/2035

    3,379,268        3,711,892  

10.00%, 06/15/2019

    558        559  

7.00%, 07/15/2019 to 12/15/2036

    802,556        867,367  

6.00%, 09/15/2020 to 08/15/2033

    535,628        589,694  

7.50%, 09/15/2022 to 10/15/2035

    2,150,612        2,419,096  

8.00%, 01/15/2023 to 01/15/2037

    1,145,871        1,317,409  

5.00%, 02/15/2025

    168,749        181,609  

8.50%, 02/15/2025 to 01/15/2037

    140,525        146,761  

6.95%, 08/20/2025 to 08/20/2027

    247,051        250,586  

6.38%, 10/20/2027 to 02/20/2028

    229,694        246,744  

6.10%, 12/20/2033

    3,848,512        4,445,790  

3.50%, 10/20/2042

    2,521,860        2,583,320  
               16,760,827  

Total U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $230,047,231)

 

     232,424,398  

U.S. Treasury Securities–38.56%

 

U.S. Treasury Bills–0.28%(c)(d)  

1.03%, 02/01/2018

    135,000        134,858  

1.04%, 02/01/2018

    145,000        144,848  

1.06%, 02/01/2018

    50,000        49,947  

1.07%, 02/01/2018

    5,000        4,995  

1.09%, 02/01/2018

    40,000        39,958  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
U.S. Treasury Bills–(continued)  

1.10%, 02/01/2018

  $ 1,080,000      $ 1,078,865  

1.11%, 02/01/2018

    10,000        9,990  
               1,463,461  
U.S. Treasury Notes–24.85%  

0.75%, 08/31/2018

    4,250,000        4,224,236  

1.00%, 11/30/2018

    5,000,000        4,964,766  

1.25%, 12/31/2018

    5,000,000        4,972,581  

1.50%, 12/31/2018

    2,500,000        2,492,248  

1.00%, 03/15/2019

    3,000,000        2,970,087  

1.50%, 05/31/2019

    7,000,000        6,965,498  

0.75%, 07/15/2019

    8,100,000        7,964,104  

1.63%, 07/31/2019

    2,700,000        2,690,231  

1.75%, 09/30/2019

    2,500,000        2,494,475  

3.38%, 11/15/2019

    625,000        642,224  

1.75%, 11/30/2019

    3,000,000        2,992,433  

1.50%, 04/15/2020

    2,000,000        1,981,400  

2.00%, 09/30/2020

    2,500,000        2,503,571  

1.75%, 12/31/2020

    2,500,000        2,482,775  

1.38%, 01/31/2021

    3,000,000        2,943,063  

3.13%, 05/15/2021

    2,100,000        2,173,143  

2.13%, 08/15/2021

    2,700,000        2,704,142  

2.00%, 10/31/2021

    2,500,000        2,489,491  

2.00%, 11/15/2021

    3,300,000        3,290,384  

2.00%, 12/31/2021

    3,000,000        2,984,995  

1.88%, 03/31/2022

    6,000,000        5,932,616  

1.75%, 05/15/2022

    4,000,000        3,935,664  

2.13%, 06/30/2022

    3,000,000        2,994,664  

2.00%, 07/31/2022

    2,000,000        1,984,866  

1.63%, 08/31/2022

    5,000,000        4,876,392  

1.63%, 11/15/2022

    2,000,000        1,948,995  

2.00%, 11/30/2022

    2,700,000        2,675,362  

2.13%, 12/31/2022

    7,000,000        6,970,600  

1.63%, 04/30/2023

    4,000,000        3,877,940  

1.63%, 05/31/2023

    1,400,000        1,356,123  

1.63%, 10/31/2023

    625,000        603,368  

2.13%, 11/30/2023

    5,500,000        5,454,822  

2.13%, 03/31/2024

    4,000,000        3,958,886  

2.13%, 07/31/2024

    3,000,000        2,964,153  

2.25%, 11/15/2024

    5,000,000        4,973,896  

1.50%, 08/15/2026

    8,750,000        8,138,864  

2.38%, 05/15/2027

    1,000,000        996,999  
               130,570,057  
U.S. Treasury Bonds–10.76%  

8.75%, 05/15/2020

    1,200,000        1,391,634  

7.88%, 02/15/2021

    1,100,000        1,295,848  

5.38%, 02/15/2031

    3,800,000        5,048,289  

3.38%, 05/15/2044

    6,000,000        6,727,230  

3.00%, 05/15/2045

    7,000,000        7,345,019  

2.88%, 08/15/2045

    750,000        768,521  

3.00%, 11/15/2045

    3,000,000        3,147,850  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
U.S. Treasury Bonds–(continued)  

2.50%, 05/15/2046

  $ 6,000,000      $ 5,701,258  

2.25%, 08/15/2046

    6,550,000        5,901,961  

3.00%, 05/15/2047

    7,300,000        7,668,089  

2.75%, 08/15/2047

    10,000,000        10,003,406  

2.75%, 11/15/2047

    1,500,000        1,501,007  
               56,500,112  
U.S. Treasury Inflation — Indexed Notes–2.67%(e)  

0.13%, 04/15/2021

    8,534,642        8,504,578  

0.13%, 04/15/2022

    5,578,760        5,542,407  
               14,046,985  

Total U.S. Treasury Securities
(Cost $202,763,567)

 

     202,580,615  

Non-U.S. Government Sponsored Agency
Securities–13.76%

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations–11.66%  

Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-UBS7, Class XA, IO Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 0.90%, 09/15/2048(b)

    16,604,543        869,220  

Barclays Bank Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2015-RRI, Class D, Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 4.25% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.00%), 05/15/2032(a)(f)

    2,460,000        2,470,470  

Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2004-10, Class 12A1, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.56%, 01/25/2035(b)

    680,928        695,661  

Chase Mortgage Trust,
Series 2016-1, Class M3, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs.,
3.75%, 04/25/2045(b)(f)

    2,567,521        2,572,041  

Series 2016-2, Class M3, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs.,
3.75%, 12/25/2045(b)(f)

    2,972,781        2,969,997  

Commercial Mortgage Trust,
Series 2015-CR23, Class CMB, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.68%, 05/10/2048(b)(f)

    4,740,000        4,767,739  

Series 2015-CR24, Class B, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs.,
4.38%, 08/10/2048(b)

    6,200,000        6,514,980  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Trust, Series 2015-TOWN, Class B, Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.38% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.90%), 03/15/2028(a)(f)

    7,100,000        7,106,295  

La Hipotecaria El Salvadorian Mortgage Trust (El Salvador), Series 2013-1A, Class A, Pass Through Ctfs., 3.50%, 10/25/2041 (Acquired 04/22/2013; Cost $8,101,812)(f)

    7,827,838        8,083,465  

La Hipotecaria Panamanian Mortgage Trust (El Salvador), Series 2010-1GA, Class A, Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 2.25% (PNMR—3.00%), 09/08/2039 (Acquired 11/05/2010;
Cost $12,617,469)(a)(f)

    12,212,917        12,560,221  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations–(continued)  

LSTAR Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-2, Class A2, Pass Through Ctfs., 2.77%,
01/20/2041(f)

  $ 718,057      $ 716,438  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2015-XLF2, Class AFSD, Floating Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 5.13% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.66%), 08/15/2026(a)(f)

    3,000,000        3,043,704  

Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-1, Class AES, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs., 3.00%, 10/25/2053(b)(f)

    2,927,316        2,949,296  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-C28, Class B, Variable Rate Pass Through Ctfs.,
4.13%, 05/15/2048(b)

    5,900,000        5,935,311  
               61,254,838  
Bonds & Notes–2.10%  

Israel Government Agency for International Development (AID) Bond, Unsec. Gtd. Global Bonds,
5.13%, 11/01/2024

    3,800,000        4,425,277  

Private Export Funding Corp.,

    

Series BB, Sec. Gtd. Notes,
4.30%, 12/15/2021

    1,540,000        1,658,656  

Series HH, Sr. Sec. Gtd. Notes,
1.45%, 08/15/2019

    5,000,000        4,956,160  
               11,040,093  

Total Non-U.S. Government Sponsored Agency
Securities (Cost $71,265,112)

 

     72,294,931  

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency
Securities–2.14%

 

Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB)–1.22%  

Unsec. Bonds, 3.38%, 06/12/2020

    6,220,000        6,416,720  
Financing Corp (FICO)–0.54%  
Sec. Bonds, 9.80%, 04/06/2018     700,000        714,807  

Series E, Sec. Bonds,
9.65%, 11/02/2018

    1,985,000        2,113,725  
               2,828,532  
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)–0.38%  

Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,
1.88%, 08/15/2022

    2,000,000        1,969,638  

Total U.S. Government Sponsored Agency
Securities (Cost $11,164,381)

 

     11,214,890  
    Shares         

Money Market Funds–0.88%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18%
(Cost $4,639,480)(g)

    4,639,480        4,639,480  
Options Purchased–0.04%     

(Cost $175,312)(h)

 

     214,353  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–99.62%
(Cost $520,055,083)

 

     523,368,667  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.38%

 

     2,015,507  

NET ASSETS–100.00%

 

   $ 525,384,174  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund


Investment Abbreviations:

 

ACES  

– Automatically Convertible Extendable Security

ARM  

– Adjustable Rate Mortgage

Ctfs.  

– Certificates

Gtd.  

– Guaranteed

IO  

– Interest Only

LIBOR  

– London Interbank Offered Rate

PNMR  

– Panamanian Mortgage Reference Rate

REMICs  

– Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits

Sec.  

– Secured

Sr.  

– Senior

STRIPS  

– Separately Traded Registered Interest and Principal Security

Unsec.  

– Unsecured

USD  

– U.S. Dollar

 

 

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Interest or dividend rate is redetermined periodically. Rate shown is the rate in effect on December 31, 2017.
(b)  Interest rate is redetermined periodically based on the cash flows generated by the pool of assets backing the security, less any applicable fees. The rate shown is the rate in effect December 31, 2017.
(c)  Security traded on a discount basis. The interest rate shown represents the discount rate at the time of purchase by the Fund.
(d)  All or a portion of the value was pledged and/or designated as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts and swap agreements. See Note 1J and Note 4.
(e)  Principal amount of security and interest payments are adjusted for inflation. See Note 1I.
(f)  Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at December 31, 2017 was $47,239,666, which represented 8.99% of the Fund’s Net Assets.
(g)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.
(h)  The table below details options purchased: See Note 1M:

 

Open Over-The-Counter Interest Rate Swaptions Purchased  
Description   Type of
Contract
    Counterparty   Exercise
Rate
    Pay/Receive
Exercise
Rate
   

Floating Rate

Index

    Payment
Frequency
    Expiration
Date
    Notional
Value
    Value  

10 Year Interest Rate Swap

    Put     Citibank, N.A.     2.25     Pay       3 Month USD LIBOR       Quarterly       03/26/2018     $ 5,500,000     $ 107,177  

10 Year Interest Rate Swap

    Put     Morgan Stanley
Capital Services LLC
    2.25       Pay       3 Month USD LIBOR       Quarterly       03/26/2018       5,500,000       107,177  

Total Options Purchased — Interest Rate Risk (Cost $175,313)

 

                  $ 214,354  

 

Open Futures Contracts  
Long Futures Contracts    Number of
Contracts
     Expiration
Month
    

Notional

Value

     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

U.S. Treasury 5 Year Notes

     35        March–2018      $    4,065,742      $ (14,576    $ (14,576

U.S. Treasury 10 Year Notes

     50        March–2018        6,202,344        (12,197      (12,197

U.S. Treasury Long Bonds

     36        March–2018        5,508,000        (13,023      (13,023

U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds

     83        March–2018        13,915,469        101,834        101,834  

Subtotal — Long Futures Contracts

                                62,038        62,038  
              

Short Futures Contracts

              

U.S. Treasury 2 Year Notes

     88        March–2018        (18,841,625      20,546        20,546  

U.S. Treasury 10 Year Ultra Bonds

     77        March–2018        (10,284,313      41,418        41,418  

Subtotal — Short Futures Contracts

                                61,964        61,964  

Total Futures Contracts — Interest Rate Risk

                              $ 124,002      $ 124,002  

 

Open Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements  
Pay/Receive
Floating Rate
   Floating Rate
Index
   Payment
Frequency
     (Pay)/
Receive
Fixed
Rate
    Payment
Frequency
    

Maturity

Date

     Notional
Value
     Upfront
Payments
Paid (Received)
     Value     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Pay

   3 Month USD LIBOR      Quarterly        2.25     Semi-Annually        03/28/2028        USD        2,750,000      $      $ (39,880   $ (39,880

Pay

   3 Month USD LIBOR      Quarterly        2.25       Semi-Annually        03/28/2028        USD        2,750,000               (39,880     (39,880

Pay

   3 Month USD LIBOR      Quarterly        2.37       Semi-Annually        03/28/2028        USD        1,095,000               (4,856     (4,856

Pay

   3 Month USD LIBOR      Quarterly        2.49       Semi-Annually        03/28/2028        USD        1,042,000               6,289       6,289  

Receive

   3 Month USD LIBOR      Quarterly        (2.34     Semi-Annually        03/28/2028        USD        1,105,000               7,675       7,675  

Total Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements — Interest Rate Risk

 

                     $      $ (70,652   $ (70,652

Abbreviations:

 

LIBOR  

– London Interbank Offer Rate

USD  

– U.S. Dollar

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $515,415,603)

  $ 518,729,187  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value and cost

    4,639,480  

Other investments:

 

Variation margin receivable — futures contracts

    32,719  

Variation margin receivable — centrally cleared swap agreements

    4,836  

Receivable for:

 

Fund shares sold

    318,493  

Dividends and interest

    1,979,585  

Principal paydowns

    346,823  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    247,083  

Other assets

    1,194  

Total assets

    526,299,400  

Liabilities:

 

Payable for:

 

Fund shares reacquired

    233,689  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    342,242  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    960  

Accrued other operating expenses

    67,789  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    270,546  

Total liabilities

    915,226  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 525,384,174  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 527,623,183  

Undistributed net investment income

    10,040,738  

Undistributed net realized gain (loss)

    (15,646,681

Net unrealized appreciation

    3,366,934  
    $ 525,384,174  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 318,297,929  

Series II

  $ 207,086,245  

Shares outstanding, no par value,
with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Series I

    27,894,147  

Series II

    18,316,242  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 11.41  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 11.31  

Investment income:

 

Interest

  $ 14,696,001  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

    56,092  

Total investment income

    14,752,093  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    2,607,686  

Administrative services fees

    957,859  

Custodian fees

    37,270  

Distribution fees — Series II

    520,428  

Transfer agent fees

    40,685  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    28,147  

Reports to shareholders

    75,961  

Professional services fees

    60,297  

Other

    75,579  

Total expenses

    4,403,912  

Less: Fees waived

    (7,917

Net expenses

    4,395,995  

Net investment income

    10,356,098  

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investment securities

    (2,676,859

Futures contracts

    2,590,336  

Swap agreements

    (236
      (86,759

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 

Investment securities

    (463,400

Futures contracts

    146,504  

Swap agreements

    (70,652
      (387,548

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (474,307

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 9,881,791  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

 

Net investment income

  $ 10,356,098      $ 11,085,017  

Net realized gain (loss)

    (86,759      1,829,666  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (387,548      (5,192,977

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    9,881,791        7,721,706  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

 

Series I

    (7,221,984      (7,819,357

Series ll

    (3,882,382      (3,787,853

Total distributions from net investment income

    (11,104,366      (11,607,210

Share transactions–net:

 

Series l

    (34,554,472      (37,454,400

Series ll

    2,536,879        11,482,998  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

    (32,017,593      (25,971,402

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (33,240,168      (29,856,906

Net assets:

 

Beginning of year

    558,624,342        588,481,248  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $10,040,738 and $10,784,856, respectively)

  $ 525,384,174      $ 558,624,342  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A. Security Valuations — Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

 

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Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Bond premiums and discounts are amortized and/or accreted over the lives of the respective securities. Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in-lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Paydown gains and losses on mortgage and asset-backed securities are recorded as adjustments to interest income. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain

 

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tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities — The Fund may invest in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (“TIPS”). TIPS are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted to the rate of inflation. The principal value of TIPS will be adjusted upward or downward, and any increase or decrease in the principal amount of TIPS will be included as interest income in the Statement of Operations, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.
J. Futures Contracts — The Fund may enter into futures contracts to manage exposure to interest rate, equity and market price movements and/or currency risks. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specified underlying security, currency or commodity (or delivery of a cash settlement price, in the case of an index future) for a fixed price at a future date. The Fund currently invests only in exchange-traded futures and they are standardized as to maturity date and underlying financial instrument. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into futures contracts are satisfied by the segregation of specific securities or cash as collateral at the futures commission merchant (broker). During the period the futures contracts are open, changes in the value of the contracts are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by recalculating the value of the contracts on a daily basis. Subsequent or variation margin payments are received or made depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the contracts are closed or expire, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from, or cost of, the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract. The net realized gain (loss) and the change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts held during the period is included on the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with futures contracts are market risk and the absence of a liquid secondary market. If the Fund were unable to liquidate a futures contract and/or enter into an offsetting closing transaction, the Fund would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the value of the contracts and continue to be required to maintain the margin deposits on the futures contracts. Futures contracts have minimal Counterparty risk since the exchange’s clearinghouse, as Counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Risks may exceed amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
K. Dollar Rolls and Forward Commitment Transactions — The Fund may enter into dollar roll transactions to enhance the Fund’s performance. The Fund executes its dollar roll transactions in the to be announced (“TBA”) market whereby the Fund makes a forward commitment to purchase a security and, instead of accepting delivery, the position is offset by the sale of the security with a simultaneous agreement to repurchase at a future date.

The Fund accounts for dollar roll transactions as purchases and sales and realizes gains and losses on these transactions. These transactions increase the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate. The Fund will segregate liquid assets in an amount equal to its dollar roll commitments. Dollar roll transactions may be considered borrowings under the 1940 Act.

Dollar roll transactions involve the risk that a Counterparty to the transaction may fail to complete the transaction. If this occurs, the Fund may lose the opportunity to purchase or sell the security at the agreed upon price. Dollar roll transactions also involve the risk that the value of the securities retained by the Fund may decline below the price of the securities that the Fund has sold but is obligated to purchase under the agreement.

L. Call Options Purchased and Written — The Fund may write covered call options and/or buy call options. A covered call option gives the purchaser of such option the right to buy, and the writer the obligation to sell, the underlying security or foreign currency at the stated exercise price during the option period. Options written by the Fund normally will have expiration dates between three and nine months from the date written. The exercise price of a call option may be below, equal to, or above the current market value of the underlying security at the time the option is written.

Additionally, the Fund may enter into an option on a swap agreement, also called a “swaption”. A swaption is an option that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a swap on a future date in exchange for paying a market-based premium. A receiver swaption gives the owner the right to receive the total return of a specified asset, reference rate or index. Swaptions also include options that allow an existing swap to be terminated or extended by one of the Counterparties.

When the Fund writes a covered call option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Fund is recorded as an asset and an equivalent liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The amount of the liability is subsequently “marked-to-market” to reflect the current market value of the option written. If a written covered call option expires on the stipulated expiration date, or if the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Fund realizes a gain (or a loss if the closing purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the option was written) without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security, and the liability related to such option is extinguished. If a written covered call option is exercised, the Fund realizes a gain or a loss from the sale of the underlying security and the proceeds of the sale are increased by the premium originally received. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on call options written are included in the Statement of

 

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Operations as Net realized gain (loss) from and Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Option contracts written. A risk in writing a covered call option is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases and the option is exercised.

When the Fund buys a call option, an amount equal to the premium paid by the Fund is recorded as an investment on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The amount of the investment is subsequently “marked-to-market” to reflect the current value of the option purchased. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on call options purchased are included in the Statement of Operations as Net realized gain (loss) from and Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Investment securities. A risk in buying an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased.

M. Put Options Purchased and Written — The Fund may purchase and write put options including options on securities indexes, or foreign currency and/or futures contracts. By purchasing a put option, the Fund obtains the right (but not the obligation) to sell the option’s underlying instrument at a fixed strike price. In return for this right, the Fund pays an option premium. The option’s underlying instrument may be a security, securities index, or a futures contract. Put options may be used by the Fund to hedge securities it owns by locking in a minimum price at which the Fund can sell. If security prices fall, the put option could be exercised to offset all or a portion of the Fund’s resulting losses. At the same time, because the maximum the Fund has at risk is the cost of the option, purchasing put options does not eliminate the potential for the Fund to profit from an increase in the value of the underlying portfolio securities. The Fund may write put options to earn additional income in the form of option premiums if it expects the price of the underlying instrument to remain stable or rise during the option period so that the option will not be exercised. The risk in this strategy is that the price of the underlying securities may decline by an amount greater than the premium received. Put options written are reported as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on put options purchased and put options written are included in the Statement of Operations as Net realized gain (loss) from and Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Investment securities and Option contracts written, respectively. A risk in buying an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased.
N. Swap Agreements — The Fund may enter into various swap transactions, including interest rate, total return, index, currency and credit default swap contracts (“CDS”) for investment purposes or to manage interest rate, currency or credit risk. Such transactions are agreements between Counterparties. A swap agreement may be negotiated bilaterally and traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) between two parties (“uncleared/OTC”) or, in some instances, must be transacted through a future commission merchant (“FCM”) and cleared through a clearinghouse that serves as a central Counterparty (“centrally cleared swap”). These agreements may contain among other conditions, events of default and termination events, and various covenants and representations such as provisions that require the Fund to maintain a pre-determined level of net assets, and/or provide limits regarding the decline of the Fund’s NAV over specific periods of time. If the Fund were to trigger such provisions and have open derivative positions at that time, the Counterparty may be able to terminate such agreement and request immediate payment in an amount equal to the net liability positions, if any.

Interest rate, total return, index, and currency swap agreements are two-party contracts entered into primarily to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of returns) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments. The gross returns to be exchanged or “swapped” between the parties are calculated with respect to a notional amount, i.e., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate or return of an underlying asset, in a particular foreign currency, or in a “basket” of securities representing a particular index.

In a centrally cleared swap, the Fund’s ultimate Counterparty is a central clearinghouse. The Fund initially will enter into centrally cleared swaps through an executing broker. When a fund enters into a centrally cleared swap, it must deliver to the central Counterparty (via the FCM) an amount referred to as “initial margin.” Initial margin requirements are determined by the central Counterparty, but an FCM may require additional initial margin above the amount required by the central Counterparty. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into centrally cleared swaps are satisfied by cash or securities as collateral at the FCM. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated on the Schedule of Investments and cash deposited is recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. During the term of a cleared swap agreement, a “variation margin” amount may be required to be paid by the Fund or may be received by the Fund, based on the daily change in price of the underlying reference instrument subject to the swap agreement and is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities until the centrally cleared swap is terminated at which time a realized gain or loss is recorded.

An interest rate swap is an agreement between Counterparties pursuant to which the parties exchange a floating rate payment for a fixed rate payment based on a specified notional amount.

Changes in the value of centrally cleared and OTC swap agreements are recognized as unrealized gains (losses) in the Statement of Operations by “marking to market” on a daily basis to reflect the value of the swap agreement at the end of each trading day. Payments received or paid at the beginning of the agreement are reflected as such on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and may be referred to as upfront payments. The Fund accrues for the fixed payment stream and amortizes upfront payments, if any, on swap agreements on a daily basis with the net amount, recorded as a component of realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of a swap agreement is recorded as realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations. The Fund segregates cash or liquid securities having a value at least equal to the amount of the potential obligation of a Fund under any swap transaction. Cash held as collateral is recorded as deposits with brokers on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Entering into these agreements involves, to varying degrees, lack of liquidity and elements of credit, market, and Counterparty risk in excess of amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that a swap is difficult to sell or liquidate; the Counterparty does not honor its obligations under the agreement and unfavorable interest rates and market fluctuations. It is possible that developments in the swaps market, including potential government regulation, could adversely affect the Fund’s ability to terminate existing swap agreements or to realize amounts to be received under such agreements. A short position in a security poses more risk than holding the same security long. As there is no limit on how much the price of the security can increase, the Fund’s exposure is unlimited.

O. Other Risks — The Fund may invest in obligations issued by agencies and instrumentalities of the U.S. Government that may vary in the level of support they receive from the government. The government may choose not to provide financial support to government sponsored agencies or instrumentalities if it is not legally obligated to do so. In this case, if the issuer defaulted, the Fund may not be able to recover its investment in such issuer from the U.S. Government. Many securities purchased by the Fund are not guaranteed by the U.S. Government.

 

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P. Leverage Risk — Leverage exists when the Fund can lose more than it originally invests because it purchases or sells an instrument or enters into a transaction without investing an amount equal to the full economic exposure of the instrument or transaction.
Q. Collateral — To the extent the Fund has designated or segregated a security as collateral and that security is subsequently sold, it is the Fund’s practice to replace such collateral no later than the next business day.

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $250 million

    0.50%  

Over $250 million

    0.45%  

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.47%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 1.50% and Series II shares to 1.75% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $7,917.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $131,893 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $825,966 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

  Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
  Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund


  Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments in Securities

                                        

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Mortgaged-Backed Securities

  $        $ 232,424,397        $        $ 232,424,397  

U.S. Treasury Securities

             202,580,615                   202,580,615  

Non-U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities

             72,294,931                   72,294,931  

U.S. Government Sponsored Agency Securities

             11,214,890                   11,214,890  

Money Market Funds

    4,639,480                            4,639,480  

Options Purchased

             214,354                   214,354  

Total Investments in Securities

    4,639,480          518,729,187                   523,368,667  

Other Investments — Assets*

                

Futures Contracts

    163,798                            163,798  

Swap Agreements

             13,964                   13,964  
      163,798          13,964                   177,762  

Other Investments — Liabilities*

                

Futures Contracts

    (39,796                          (39,796

Swap Agreements

             (84,616                 (84,616
      (39,796        (84,616                 (124,412

Total Other Investments

    124,002          (70,652                 53,350  

Total Investments

  $ 4,763,482        $ 518,658,535        $        $ 523,422,017  

 

* Unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

NOTE 4—Derivative Investments

The Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) under which a fund may trade OTC derivatives. An OTC transaction entered into under an ISDA Master Agreement typically involves a collateral posting arrangement, payment netting provisions and close-out netting provisions. These netting provisions allow for reduction of credit risk through netting of contractual obligations. The enforceability of the netting provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement depends on the governing law of the ISDA Master Agreement, among other factors.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End

The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of December 31, 2017:

 

    Value  
Derivative Assets   Interest Rate
Risk
 

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts — Exchange-Traded(a)

  $ 163,798  

Unrealized appreciation on swap agreements — Centrally Cleared(a)

    13,964  

Options purchased, at value — OTC(b)

    214,354  

Total Derivative Assets

    392,116  

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

    (177,762

Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements

  $ 214,354  

 

    Value  
Derivative Liabilities   Interest Rate
Risk
 

Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts — Exchange-Traded(a)

  $ (39,796

Unrealized depreciation on swap agreements — Centrally Cleared(a)

    (84,616

Total Derivative Liabilities

    (124,412

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

    124,412  

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

  $  

 

(a)  The daily variation margin receivable (payable) at period-end is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
(b)  Options purchased, at value as reported in the Schedule of Investments.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund


Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The table below reflects the Fund’s exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative transactions as of December 31, 2017.

 

    Financial
Derivative
Assets
     Net Value of
Derivatives
     Collateral
(Received)/Pledged
     Net
Amount
 
Counterparty   Options
Purchased
        Non-Cash      Cash     

Citibank, N.A.

  $ 107,177      $ 107,177      $      $      $ 107,177  

Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC

    107,177        107,177                      107,177  

Total

  $ 214,354      $ 214,354      $      $      $ 214,354  

Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended December 31, 2017

The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:

 

    Location of Gain (Loss) on
Statement of Operations
 
     Interest Rate
Risk
 

Realized Gain (Loss):

 

Futures contracts

  $ 2,590,336  

Options purchased(a)

    (295,000

Swap agreements

    (236

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

 

Futures contracts

    146,504  

Options purchased(a)

    137,898  

Swap agreements

    (70,652

Total

  $ 2,508,850  

 

(a)  Options purchased are included in the net realized gain (loss) from investment securities and the change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investment securities.

The table below summarizes the twelve-month average notional value of futures contracts, eight-month average notional value of options purchased and four-month average notional value of swap agreements outstanding during the period.

 

     Futures
Contracts
     Options
Purchased
     Swap
Agreements
 

Average notional value

  $ 135,602,595      $ 9,812,500      $ 7,655,250  

NOTE 5—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 6—Cash Balances

The Fund may borrow for leveraging in an amount up to 5% of the Fund’s total assets (excluding the amount borrowed) at the time the borrowing is made. In doing so, the Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund


NOTE 7—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

      2017      2016  

Ordinary income

   $ 11,104,366      $ 11,607,210  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 10,276,681  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    2,991,120  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (235,943

Capital loss carryforward

    (15,270,867

Shares of beneficial interest

    527,623,183  

Total net assets

  $ 525,384,174  

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to futures contracts and wash sales.

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund has a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017, which expires as follows:

 

Capital Loss Carryforward*  
Expiration   Short-Term        Long-Term        Total  

Not subject to expiration

  $ 8,472,407        $ 6,798,460        $ 15,270,867  

 

* Capital loss carryforward as of the date listed above is reduced for limitations, if any, to the extent required by the Internal Revenue Code and may be further limited depending upon a variety of factors, including the realization of net unrealized gains or losses as of the date of any reorganization.

NOTE 8—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $55,621,786 and $90,177,509, respectively. During the same period, purchases and sales of U.S. Treasury obligations were $129,827,009 and $96,886,807, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis       

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 6,506,766  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (3,515,646

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 2,991,120  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $520,430,897.

NOTE 9—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of expiration of capital loss carryforward, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $4,150, undistributed net realized gain (loss) was increased by $3,841,689 and shares of beneficial interest was decreased by $3,845,839. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund


NOTE 10—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    4,245,551      $ 49,001,619        5,588,689      $ 65,831,931  

Series II

    1,931,968        22,005,900        3,992,862        46,492,943  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    632,952        7,221,984        666,044        7,819,357  

Series II

    343,270        3,882,382        325,417        3,787,853  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (7,906,368      (90,778,075      (9,454,799      (111,105,688

Series II

    (2,048,051      (23,351,403      (3,337,612      (38,797,798

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    (2,800,678    $ (32,017,593      (2,219,399    $ (25,971,402

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 79% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 11—Financial Highlights

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(a)
    Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses 
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

 

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 11.44     $ 0.22     $ (0.01   $ 0.21     $ (0.24   $ 11.41       1.87   $ 318,298       0.70 %(d)      0.70 %(d)      1.97 %(d)      35

Year ended 12/31/16

    11.52       0.23       (0.07     0.16       (0.24     11.44       1.32       353,614       0.73       0.73       1.93       31  

Year ended 12/31/15

    11.74       0.17       (0.13     0.04       (0.26     11.52       0.34       393,090       0.77       0.77       1.44       59  

Year ended 12/31/14

    11.64       0.16       0.32       0.48       (0.38     11.74       4.14       474,556       0.78       0.78       1.36       55  

Year ended 12/31/13

    12.40       0.13       (0.45     (0.32     (0.44     11.64       (2.62     565,690       0.74       0.76       1.10       139  

Series II

                       

Year ended 12/31/17

    11.33       0.19       (0.00     0.19       (0.21     11.31       1.72       207,086       0.95 (d)      0.95 (d)      1.72 (d)      35  

Year ended 12/31/16

    11.42       0.20       (0.08     0.12       (0.21     11.33       1.00       205,010       0.98       0.98       1.68       31  

Year ended 12/31/15

    11.64       0.14       (0.13     0.01       (0.23     11.42       0.06       195,392       1.02       1.02       1.19       59  

Year ended 12/31/14

    11.54       0.13       0.31       0.44       (0.34     11.64       3.88       212,788       1.03       1.03       1.11       55  

Year ended 12/31/13

    12.29       0.10       (0.45     (0.35     (0.40     11.54       (2.85     227,237       0.99       1.01       0.85       139  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $343,537 and $208,171 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class   Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
    ACTUAL    

HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before

expenses)

    Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
    Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
    Expenses
Paid During
Period2
   

Series I

  $ 1,000.00     $ 1,005.50     $ 3.49     $ 1,021.73     $ 3.52       0.69

Series II

    1,000.00       1,004.80       4.75       1,020.47       4.79       0.94  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year–end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    0.00

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    24.79

 

  * The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

Invesco V.I. Government Securities Fund


 

 

LOGO  

Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund

 

 

LOGO

 

 

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

    A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246 or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/ proxysearch. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

 

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus and variable product prospectus, which contain more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read each carefully before investing.

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

  Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                                          VK-VIGRI-AR-1                     02132018     1136


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund (the Fund) outperformed the Russell 1000 Value Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares       14.32 %
Series II Shares       14.04
S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)       21.83
Russell 1000 Value Index (Style-Specific Index)       13.66
Lipper VUF Large-Cap Value Funds Index (Peer Group Index)       14.65

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Despite highly destructive hurricanes that threatened to derail a years-long economic recovery, the US economy continued to expand throughout the year ended December 31, 2017. Gross domestic product – the value of all goods and services produced in the US – expanded in the first three quarters of 2017. Inflation remained subdued even as unemployment continued its multiyear decline.

Given signs of an improving economy, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the reporting period, most recently in December 2017; each rate hike was 25 basis points. (A basis point is 0.01%.) The Fed pledged that “realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation” will guide its future actions. At the close of the reporting period, Fed policy remained accommodative, and the fed funds target rate stood at a range of 1.25% to 1.50%.1

Higher inventories and a worsening outlook caused oil prices and many

energy stocks to decline during the first half of 2017. However, oil prices rose significantly in the second half of the reporting period as expectations for lower supplies increased, partly due to continued OPEC production cuts, and demand began normalizing.

Major US stock market indexes repeatedly hit all-time highs throughout the reporting period. The stock market rally that began after the 2016 presidential election continued throughout the reporting period, fueled by generally positive economic data, strong corporate earnings and improved consumer confidence. Finally, after much debate in Congress, a tax reform bill was signed into law in December 2017. While its enactment further strengthened stocks, its effect on the US economy remained uncertain.

For the reporting period as a whole, financials, consumer discretionary and telecommunication services were the strongest-performing sectors for the Fund, while consumer staples and materials were the weakest-performing sectors for the Fund, relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index.

 

    The financials sector was the largest contributor to the Fund’s performance versus its style-specific benchmark due to strong stock selection in and overweight exposure to the sector. Specifically, Citigroup, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley were the Fund’s top contributors. These companies benefited from investor optimism about future interest rates, an improving economy and lower corporate tax rates. Financials also benefited when the Fed’s Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review was better than expected, providing a favorable view of the financial strength of US banks and their ability to return capital to their shareholders.

    Stock selection in the consumer discretionary sector also benefited the Fund’s performance relative to the Fund’s style-specific benchmark. Carnival was a key contributor in this sector. The stock performed well and posted returns of over 30% for the reporting period, leading the cruise operator to raise its outlook after reporting better pricing and strong forward-booking volumes for 2017. Michael Kors also contributed to the Fund’s relative results. Mid-year, the company reported better-than-expected results and a better revenue outlook due to fewer promotions and increased sales within its high-end product lines.

    Stock selection in the telecommunication services sector, as well as underweight exposure relative to the style-specific benchmark, contributed to relative Fund performance. The Fund’s lack of exposure to some of the weaker names in the sector, namely AT&T, helped on a relative basis, as the sector posted negative returns for the reporting period. Similarly, the Fund’s lack of exposure to the real estate sector contributed to relative returns. The Fund remained materially

 

Portfolio Composition

By sector

% of total net assets

Financials    34.7%
Energy    15.5   
Health Care    11.2   
Information Technology    11.2   
Consumer Discretionary    8.1   
Consumer Staples    6.2   
Industrials    5.5   
Materials    2.4   
Telecommunications Services    1.7   
Utilities    0.4   

Money Market Funds

Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

   3.1   

Top 10 Equity Holdings*

% of total net assets

  1. Citigroup Inc.    5.7%

  2. Bank of America Corp.

   4.6   

  3. JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   3.8   

  4. Morgan Stanley

   3.0   

  5. Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

   2.6   

  6. Royal Dutch Shell PLC-Class A

   2.4   

  7. Occidental Petroleum Corp.

   2.3   

  8. Oracle Corp.

   2.2   

  9. Devon Energy Corp.

   2.0   

10. General Motors Co.

   1.9   

Total Net Assets   $2.0 billion
Total Number of Holdings*   67

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund


underweight in these sectors because we believe they were overvalued, as investors have driven up stock prices in a quest for yield in a low-interest rate environment.

Stock selection within the industrials sector contributed to the Fund’s performance relative to its style-specific benchmark. CSX, a rail-based transportation services firm, was one of the top contributors as the stock posted a return of over 50% for the year. Early in 2017, the company announced the arrival of Hunter Harrison, a highly respected chief executive officer (CEO) within the industry, and the stock rallied on investors’ expectations of improved profitability. Mr. Harrison passed away in December; however, the company quickly appointed a new experienced CEO with a history of working with Mr. Harrison for many years. Material underweight exposure to General Electric was also a driver of relative Fund performance as the stock posted negative returns for the year. We sold our position in the company during the reporting period.

Stock selection within the consumer staples sector was a large detractor from relative Fund performance for the reporting period. Specifically, Walgreens Boots Alliance posted negative returns for the year after rumors emerged that Amazon (not a Fund holding) may be entering the pharmacy space, driving investor concerns.

Stock selection in the materials sector also detracted from the Fund’s performance versus the style-specific benchmark. Within the sector, the largest detractor was The Mosaic Company, a phosphate and potash supplier. During the first half of 2017, the stock price fell after the company reported that sales and profits were down sharply year over year. Operating earnings were down due to lower phosphate and potash prices caused by excessive supply.

The Fund’s underweight allocation to the utilities sector also detracted from performance relative to the style-specific benchmark. The Fund remained materially underweight in this sector because we believed it to be overvalued.

We used currency forward contracts for the purpose of hedging currency exposure of non-US-based companies held in the portfolio. Currency forward contracts were used solely for the purpose of hedging and not for speculative purposes or leverage. The use of currency forward contracts had a negative impact on the Fund’s performance, largely due to the weakness of the US dollar compared to the foreign currencies in which the Fund’s non-US holdings were denominated.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund’s largest overweight exposures relative to the style-specific benchmark were in the financials and energy sectors, while the largest underweight exposures were in the real estate and utilities sectors.

Thank you for your investment in Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund and for sharing our long-term investment horizon.

 

1 Source: US Federal Reserve

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

LOGO  

Thomas Bastian

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is lead manager of Invesco V.I. Growth and Income

Fund. He joined Invesco in 2010. Mr. Bastian earned a BA in accounting from St. John’s University and an MBA in finance from the University of Michigan.

 

LOGO  

Brian Jurkash

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund. He joined Invesco in 2000. Mr. Jurkash

earned a BBA degree in finance from Stephen F. Austin State University and an MBA in finance from the University of Houston.

 

LOGO  

Sergio Marcheli

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund. He joined Invesco in 2010. Mr. Marcheli

earned a BBA from the University of Houston and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas.

 

LOGO  

Matthew Titus

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund. He joined

Invesco in 2016. Mr. Titus earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and an MBA from Ohio State University.
 

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund


 

Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

LOGO

 

1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (12/23/96)       9.29 %
10 Years       7.68
  5 Years       14.42
  1 Year       14.32
Series II Shares          
Inception (9/18/00)       7.09 %
10 Years       7.41
  5 Years       14.14
  1 Year       14.04

Effective June 1, 2010, Class I and Class II shares of the predecessor fund, Van Kampen Life Investment Trust Growth and Income Portfolio, advised by Van Kampen Asset Management were reorganized into Series I and Series II shares, respectively, of Invesco Van Kampen V.I. Growth and Income Fund (renamed Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund on April 29, 2013). Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Series I and Series II shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future

results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The net annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.78% and 1.03%, respectively.1,2 The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.80% and 1.05%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly.

Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

    Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

1 Total annual Fund operating expenses after any contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser in effect through at least April 30, 2019. See current prospectus for more information.
2 Total annual Fund operating expenses after any contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser in effect through at least June 30, 2019. See current prospectus for more information.
 

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund


 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term growth of capital and income.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Convertible securities risk. The market values of convertible securities are affected by market interest rates, the risk of actual issuer default on interest or principal payments and the value of the underlying common stock into which the convertible security may be converted. Additionally, a convertible security is subject to the same types of market and issuer risks as apply to the underlying common stock. In addition, certain convertible securities are subject to involuntary conversions and may undergo principal write-downs upon the occurrence of certain triggering events, and, as a result, are subject to an increased risk of loss. Convertible securities may be rated below investment grade.

Depositary receipts risk. Investing in depositary receipts involves the same risks as direct investments in foreign securities. In addition, the underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications or pass through any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities to the holders of such receipts. The Fund may therefore receive less timely information or have less control than if it invested directly in the foreign issuer.

Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the

risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

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.

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. 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.

Real estate investment trust risk/real estate risk. Investments in real estate related instruments may be affected by economic, legal, cultural, environmental or technological factors that affect property values, rents or occupancies of real estate related to the Fund’s holdings. Shares of real estate related companies, which tend to be small- and mid-cap companies, may be more volatile and less liquid.

Sector focus risk. The Fund may from time to time invest a significant amount of its assets (i.e. over 25%) in one market sector or group of related industries. In this event, the Fund’s performance will depend to a greater extent on the overall condition of the sector or group of industries and there is increased risk that the Fund will lose significant value if conditions adversely affect that sector or group of industries.

Small- and mid-capitalization companies risks. Small- and mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions, may have little or no operating history or track record of success, and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

Value investing style risk. A value investing style subjects the Fund to the risk that the valuations never improve or that the returns on value equity securities are less than returns on other styles of investing or the overall stock market.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund


 

About indexes used in this report

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US stock market.

The Russell 1000® Value Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of large-cap value stocks. The Russell 1000 Value Index is a trademark/service mark of the Frank Russell Co. Russell® is a trademark of the Frank Russell Co.

The Lipper VUF Large-Cap Value Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of large-cap value variable insurance underlying funds tracked by Lipper.

The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).

A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

Industry classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–96.87%

 

Aerospace & Defense–1.57%  

General Dynamics Corp.

    155,191      $ 31,573,609  
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods–0.74%  

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd.(b)

    235,421        14,819,752  
Asset Management & Custody Banks–2.59%  

Northern Trust Corp.

    223,357        22,311,131  

State Street Corp.

    305,003        29,771,343  
               52,082,474  
Automobile Manufacturers–1.92%  

General Motors Co.

    941,222        38,580,690  
Biotechnology–0.71%  

Amgen Inc.

    81,735        14,213,716  
Broadcasting–0.27%  

CBS Corp.–Class B

    90,652        5,348,468  
Building Products–1.06%  

Johnson Controls International PLC

    557,700        21,253,947  
Cable & Satellite–2.15%  

Charter Communications, Inc.–Class A(b)

    51,101        17,167,892  

Comcast Corp.–Class A

    652,082        26,115,884  
               43,283,776  
Communications Equipment–2.89%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    962,866        36,877,768  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

    744,700        21,223,950  
               58,101,718  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–0.67%  

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(b)

    183,904        13,539,012  
Diversified Banks–14.05%  

Bank of America Corp.

    3,124,918        92,247,579  

Citigroup Inc.

    1,525,663        113,524,584  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    717,012        76,677,263  
               282,449,426  
Diversified Metals & Mining–0.81%  

BHP Billiton Ltd. (Australia)

    704,401        16,213,045  
Drug Retail–3.37%  

CVS Health Corp.

    479,079        34,733,228  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    454,210        32,984,730  
               67,717,958  
Electric Utilities–0.40%  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    264,075        8,085,976  
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–1.59%  

Agrium Inc. (Canada)

    135,866        15,624,590  

Mosaic Co. (The)

    634,426        16,279,371  
               31,903,961  
     Shares      Value  
Health Care Distributors–1.25%  

McKesson Corp.

    160,946      $ 25,099,529  
Health Care Equipment–2.22%  

Baxter International Inc.

    291,309        18,830,214  

Medtronic PLC

    319,059        25,764,014  
               44,594,228  
Home Improvement Retail–1.17%  

Kingfisher PLC (United Kingdom)

    5,179,601        23,615,291  
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–1.83%  

Carnival Corp.

    554,569        36,806,745  
Industrial Machinery–1.23%  

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    276,860        24,693,143  
Insurance Brokers–2.74%  

Aon PLC

    178,066        23,860,844  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    163,444        13,302,707  

Willis Towers Watson PLC

    118,908        17,918,247  
               55,081,798  
Integrated Oil & Gas–5.79%  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    615,859        45,364,174  

Royal Dutch Shell PLC–Class A (United Kingdom)

    1,429,321        47,857,212  

TOTAL S.A. (France)

    420,941        23,224,589  
               116,445,975  
Integrated Telecommunication Services–0.96%  

Orange S.A. (France)

    264,144        4,583,467  

Verizon Communications Inc.

    277,464        14,686,169  
               19,269,636  
Internet Software & Services–1.38%  

eBay Inc.(b)

    734,668        27,726,370  
Investment Banking & Brokerage–5.36%  

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

    400,936        20,596,082  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

    102,810        26,191,876  

Morgan Stanley

    1,162,017        60,971,032  
               107,758,990  
IT Consulting & Other Services–1.36%  

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Corp.–Class A

    385,009        27,343,339  
Managed Health Care–1.01%  

Anthem, Inc.

    90,431        20,347,879  
Multi-Line Insurance–1.50%  

American International Group, Inc.

    504,944        30,084,564  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–2.55%  

Baker Hughes, a GE Co.

    527,644        16,694,656  

TechnipFMC PLC (United Kingdom)

    1,105,894        34,625,541  
               51,320,197  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund


     Shares      Value  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–7.14%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    527,549      $ 28,297,728  

Apache Corp.

    909,495        38,398,879  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (Canada)

    1,056,381        37,753,707  

Devon Energy Corp.

    946,746        39,195,285  
               143,645,599  
Other Diversified Financial Services–0.82%  

Voya Financial, Inc.

    333,108        16,478,853  
Packaged Foods & Meats–1.20%  

Mondelez International, Inc.–Class A

    562,215        24,062,802  
Pharmaceuticals–6.01%  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    258,528        15,842,596  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    454,032        25,548,381  

Novartis AG (Switzerland)

    306,846        25,951,053  

Pfizer Inc.

    984,152        35,645,985  

Sanofi (France)

    208,494        17,951,339  
               120,939,354  
Railroads–1.60%  

CSX Corp.

    585,581        32,212,811  
Regional Banks–7.60%  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    1,251,755        52,548,675  

Comerica Inc.

    174,271        15,128,466  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    1,090,670        33,090,928  

First Horizon National Corp.

    818,762        16,367,052  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    246,580        35,579,028  
               152,714,149  
     Shares      Value  
Semiconductors–2.72%  

Intel Corp.

    566,719      $ 26,159,749  

QUALCOMM Inc.

    445,212        28,502,472  
               54,662,221  
Systems Software–2.21%  

Oracle Corp.

    940,971        44,489,109  
Tobacco–1.69%  

Philip Morris International Inc.

    320,931        33,906,360  
Wireless Telecommunication Services–0.74%  

Vodafone Group PLC–ADR (United Kingdom)

    468,632        14,949,361  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $1,525,369,684)

 

     1,947,415,831  

Money Market Funds–3.34%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class,
1.18%(c)

    23,536,346        23,536,346  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40% (c)

    16,808,622        16,810,303  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(c)

    26,898,682        26,898,682  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $67,246,634)

 

     67,245,331  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–100.21% (Cost $1,592,616,318)

             2,014,661,162  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(0.21)%

 

     (4,322,084

NET ASSETS–100.00%

           $ 2,010,339,078  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

ADR  

– American Depositary Receipt

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  Non-income producing security.
(c)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund


Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  

Settlement
Date

     Counterparty    Contract to      Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
       

Deliver

    

Receive

    

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      USD       88,990        AUD       116,034      $ 1,545  

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      USD       208,599        CAD       268,209        4,860  

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      USD       153,075        CHF       150,254        1,384  

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      USD       269,191        EUR       226,929        3,442  

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      USD       270,111        GBP       201,255        1,807  

Subtotal

 

                              13,038  

01/19/2018

     Bank of New York Mellon (The)      AUD       7,360,405        USD       5,560,786        (182,137

01/19/2018

     Bank of New York Mellon (The)      CAD       17,768,593        USD       13,806,211        (335,275

01/19/2018

     Bank of New York Mellon (The)      CHF       9,624,714        USD       9,726,845        (167,252

01/19/2018

     Bank of New York Mellon (The)      EUR       14,749,896        USD       17,365,052        (355,434

01/19/2018

     Bank of New York Mellon (The)      GBP       23,513,987        USD       31,413,158        (356,695

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      AUD       7,360,463        USD       5,562,905        (180,062

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      CAD       17,769,716        USD       13,810,517        (331,863

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      CHF       9,624,667        USD       9,726,740        (167,310

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      EUR       14,749,886        USD       17,374,113        (346,363

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      GBP       23,514,137        USD       31,415,405        (354,652

Subtotal

                                       (2,777,043

Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — Currency Risk

 

           $ (2,764,005

Currency Abbreviations:

 

AUD  

– Australian Dollar

CAD  

– Canadian Dollar

CHF  

– Swiss Franc

EUR  

– Euro

GBP  

– British Pound Sterling

USD  

– U.S. Dollar

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $1,525,369,684)

  $ 1,947,415,831  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $67,246,634)

    67,245,331  

Other investments:

 

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

    13,038  

Cash

    125,988  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $1,227)

    1,243  

Receivable for:

 

Fund shares sold

    121,801  

Dividends

    3,262,126  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    213,048  

Total assets

    2,018,398,406  

Liabilities:

 

Other investments:

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

    2,777,043  

Payable for:

 

Fund shares reacquired

    3,058,794  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    1,899,881  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    1,277  

Accrued other operating expenses

    81,362  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    240,971  

Total liabilities

    8,059,328  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 2,010,339,078  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 1,392,362,860  

Undistributed net investment income

    32,933,079  

Undistributed net realized gain

    165,745,273  

Net unrealized appreciation

    419,297,866  
    $ 2,010,339,078  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 187,254,276  

Series II

  $ 1,823,084,802  

Shares outstanding, no par value,
with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Series I

    8,249,971  

Series II

    80,466,656  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 22.70  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 22.66  

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $1,159,055)

  $ 52,237,041  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

    378,611  

Total investment income

    52,615,652  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    11,147,816  

Administrative services fees

    3,379,462  

Custodian fees

    99,557  

Distribution fees —Series II

    4,515,907  

Transfer agent fees

    35,649  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    47,058  

Reports to shareholders

    208,026  

Professional services fees

    65,298  

Other

    30,636  

Total expenses

    19,529,409  

Less: Fees waived

    (53,761

Net expenses

    19,475,648  

Net investment income

    33,140,004  

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investment securities

    175,530,781  

Foreign currencies

    6,774  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (5,342,727
      170,194,828  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 

Investment securities

    63,287,868  

Foreign currencies

    20,611  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (5,957,990
      57,350,489  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    227,545,317  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 260,685,321  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 33,140,004      $ 25,590,251  

Net realized gain

    170,194,828        80,727,734  

Change in net unrealized appreciation

    57,350,489        222,115,422  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    260,685,321        328,433,407  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (2,699,090      (1,752,815

Series ll

    (23,299,802      (15,406,306

Total distributions from net investment income

    (25,998,892      (17,159,121

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

    (7,416,214      (14,485,559

Series ll

    (74,973,902      (163,022,756

Total distributions from net realized gains

    (82,390,116      (177,508,315

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    5,625,071        7,123,071  

Series ll

    (153,738,313      281,089,879  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

    (148,113,242      288,212,950  

Net increase in net assets

    4,183,071        421,978,921  

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    2,006,156,007        1,584,177,086  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $32,933,079 and $25,770,737, respectively)

  $ 2,010,339,078      $ 2,006,156,007  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term growth of capital and income.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A. Security Valuations — Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

 

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Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

 

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The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

J. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $500 million

    0.60%  

Over $500 million

    0.55%  

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.56%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such

 

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Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least April 30, 2019, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 0.78% and Series II shares to 1.03% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on April 30, 2019. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $53,761.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $412,584 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $2,966,878 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund incurred $10,905 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

  Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
  Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
  Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

 

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The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were transfers from Level 1 to Level 2 of $17,951,339 and from Level 2 to Level 1 of $71,472,503, due to foreign fair value adjustments.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments in Securities

                                        

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

  $ 1,885,443,391        $ 61,972,440        $        $ 1,947,415,831  

Money Market Funds

    67,245,331                            67,245,331  

Total Investments in Securities

    1,952,688,722          61,972,440                   2,014,661,162  

Other Investments — Assets*

                                        

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

             13,038                   13,038  

Other Investments — Liabilities*

                                        

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

             (2,777,043                 (2,777,043

Total Other Investments

             (2,764,005                 (2,764,005

Total Investments

  $ 1,952,688,722        $ 59,208,435        $        $ 2,011,897,157  

 

* Unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

NOTE 4—Derivative Investments

The Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) under which a fund may trade OTC derivatives. An OTC transaction entered into under an ISDA Master Agreement typically involves a collateral posting arrangement, payment netting provisions and close-out netting provisions. These netting provisions allow for reduction of credit risk through netting of contractual obligations. The enforceability of the netting provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement depends on the governing law of the ISDA Master Agreement, among other factors.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End

The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of December 31, 2017:

 

    Value  
Derivative Assets  

Currency

Risk

 

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

  $ 13,038  

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

     

Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements

  $ 13,038  

 

    Value  
Derivative Liabilities  

Currency

Risk

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

  $ (2,777,043

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

     

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

  $ (2,777,043

Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The table below reflects the Fund’s exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative transactions as of December 31, 2017.

 

    Financial
Derivative
Assets
     Financial
Derivative
Liabilities
            Collateral (Received)/Pledged         
Counterparty   Forward Foreign
Currency Contracts
     Forward Foreign
Currency Contracts
     Net Value of
Derivatives
     Non-Cash      Cash      Net
Amount
 

Bank of New York Mellon (The)

  $      $ (1,396,793    $ (1,396,793    $      $      $ (1,396,793

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

    13,038        (1,380,250      (1,367,212                    (1,367,212

Total

  $ 13,038      $ (2,777,043    $ (2,764,005    $      $      $ (2,764,005

 

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Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended December 31, 2017

The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:

 

    Location of Gain (Loss) on
Statement of Operations
 
    

Currency

Risk

 

Realized Gain (Loss):

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $ (5,342,727

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

 

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (5,957,990

Total

  $ (11,300,717

The table below summarizes the average notional value of forward foreign currency contracts outstanding during the period.

 

    

Forward

Foreign Currency

Contracts

 

Average notional value

  $ 172,548,287  

NOTE 5—Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund engaged in securities purchases of $6,029,687.

NOTE 6—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 7—Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 8—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 33,469,069        $ 17,159,121  

Long-term capital gain

    74,919,939          177,508,315  

Total distributions

  $ 108,389,008        $ 194,667,436  

 

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund


Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 38,073,012  

Undistributed long-term gain

    158,580,070  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    421,519,055  

Net unrealized appreciation — foreign currencies

    17,027  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (212,946

Shares of beneficial interest

    1,392,362,860  

Total net assets

  $ 2,010,339,078  

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to forward foreign currency contracts and wash sales.

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 9—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $328,355,100 and $587,391,089, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 489,494,633  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (67,975,578

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 421,519,055  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $1,590,378,102.

NOTE 10—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of fair fund tax adjustments and foreign currency transactions, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $21,230 and undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $21,230. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund


NOTE 11—Share Information

 

    

Summary of Share Activity

 
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    1,248,121      $ 26,984,341        1,098,200      $ 21,457,639  

Series II

    1,126,956        24,398,016        26,177,046        523,596,316  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    472,016        10,115,304        855,102        16,238,374  

Series II

    4,592,229        98,273,704        9,405,855        178,429,062  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (1,454,161      (31,474,574      (1,574,684      (30,572,942

Series II

    (12,689,269      (276,410,033      (21,459,558      (420,935,499

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    (6,704,108    $ (148,113,242      14,501,961      $ 288,212,950  

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 79% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 12—Financial Highlights

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(a)
    Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 21.05     $ 0.41 (d)    $ 2.52     $ 2.93     $ (0.34   $ (0.94   $ (1.28   $ 22.70       14.32   $ 187,254       0.76 %(e)      0.76 %(e)      1.90 %(d)(e)      17

Year ended 12/31/16

    19.60       0.33       3.29       3.62       (0.23     (1.94     (2.17     21.05       19.69       168,082       0.77       0.79       1.69       28  

Year ended 12/31/15

    25.15       0.33       (1.30     (0.97     (0.74     (3.84     (4.58     19.60       (3.06     149,066       0.78       0.84       1.41       22  

Year ended 12/31/14

    26.29       0.59 (f)      2.02       2.61       (0.50     (3.25     (3.75     25.15       10.28       161,866       0.78       0.83       2.22 (f)      31  

Year ended 12/31/13

    20.07       0.32       6.47       6.79       (0.36     (0.21     (0.57     26.29       34.08       170,637       0.75       0.83       1.37       29  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    21.02       0.36 (d)      2.51       2.87       (0.29     (0.94     (1.23     22.66       14.04       1,823,085       1.01 (e)      1.01 (e)      1.65 (d)(e)      17  

Year ended 12/31/16

    19.58       0.28       3.28       3.56       (0.18     (1.94     (2.12     21.02       19.37       1,838,074       1.02       1.04       1.44       28  

Year ended 12/31/15

    25.09       0.27       (1.29     (1.02     (0.65     (3.84     (4.49     19.58       (3.26     1,435,111       1.03       1.09       1.16       22  

Year ended 12/31/14

    26.23       0.52 (f)      2.01       2.53       (0.42     (3.25     (3.67     25.09       9.96       1,828,854       1.03       1.08       1.97 (f)      31  

Year ended 12/31/13

    20.03       0.26       6.46       6.72       (0.31     (0.21     (0.52     26.23       33.77       2,335,747       1.00       1.08       1.12       29  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include significant dividends received during the period. Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding the significant dividends are $0.30 and 1.42%, and $0.25 and 1.17%, for Series I and Series II, respectively.
(e)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $175,058 and $1,806,363 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.
(f)  Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include significant dividends received during the period. Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding the significant dividends are $0.35 and 1.29%, and $0.28 and 1.04%, for Series I and Series II, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Growth & Income Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Growth & Income Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class

  Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
     ACTUAL      HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before
expenses)
    

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

 
     Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
     Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    
Series I   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,092.80      $ 4.01      $ 1,021.37      $ 3.87        0.76
Series II     1,000.00        1,091.50        5.32        1,020.11        5.14        1.01  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund


Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

  $ 74,919,939  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    98.86

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0.00

 

  * The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

Invesco V.I. Growth and Income Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund

 

 

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The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

    A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246 or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/ proxysearch. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

 

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus and variable product prospectus, which contain more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read each carefully before investing.

 

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

  Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                                                               VIHYI-AR-1                02142018     0916


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund (the Fund) underperformed the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index, the Fund’s style-specific index.

    Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares       6.30 %
Series II Shares       6.12
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (Broad Market Index)       3.54
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index (Style-Specific Index)       7.50
Lipper VUF High Yield Bond Funds Classification Average (Peer Group)       6.49

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

The high yield market produced strong returns for the year ended December 31, 2017, as solid earnings, a sharp rise in equity markets and an increase in oil prices all provided a tailwind for the market. The US economy continued its modest economic growth, although the health of individual sectors varied.

    The US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the year to a range of 1.25% to 1.50% and has now done so five times since the global financial crisis ended.1 At its December 2017 meeting, the Fed noted signs of a stronger labor market, economic activity that has been advancing at a solid rate and an inflation level below two percent.1

    The high yield market produced positive monthly returns nine of the 12

months during the year. From a ratings perspective, much like in 2016, the lowest-rated segment of the market delivered the strongest performance with a double-digit return. By sector, chemicals had the strongest return, while retail had a negative return for the year as several issuers continued to struggle with outdated business models and a high amount of leverage.

    The par-weighted high yield default rate decreased considerably in 2017 and ended the year at 1.27% compared to 3.57% at the end of 2016, according to JP Morgan.2 The decline in the default rate was due to the rise in oil prices beginning in 2016, which led to a significant drop in defaults in the energy sector. New issuance rose during 2017, compared to 2016, and ended the year at $328 billion.2 The increase in issuance occurred

 

 

Portfolio Composition

By credit quality

% of total investments

AA    0.2%
BBB    2.0   
BB    46.3   
B    39.7   
CCC    5.0   
D    0.1   
Non-Rated    6.7   

 

Source: Standard & Poor’s. A credit rating is an assessment provided by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) of the creditworthiness of an issuer with respect to debt obligations, including specific securities, money market instruments or other debts. Ratings are measured on a scale that generally ranges from AAA (highest) to D (lowest); ratings are subject to change without notice. “Non-Rated” indicates the debtor was not rated, and should not be interpreted as indicating low quality. For more information on Standard & Poor’s rating methodology, please visit standardandpoors.com and select “Understanding Ratings” under Rating Resources on the homepage.
Top Five Debt Issuers*

% of total net assets

  1. Sprint Corp.    2.1%

  2. HCA, Inc.

   2.0   

  3. Valeant Pharmaceuticals

  

      International, Inc.

   1.5   

  4. CSC Holdings LLC

   1.4   

  5. DISH DBS Corp.

   1.4   

 

Total Net Assets   $172.2 million
Total Number of Holdings*   326

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

* Excluding US Treasury bills and money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

in an environment of outflows as retail mutual fund investors pulled about $20 billion from the sector during the year.2 However, most new issuance was for refinancing of existing debt, a sign of a healthy market.

    The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index, which measures the performance of the US high yield bond market and is the Fund’s style-specific index, generated a 7.50% return for the year ended December 31, 2017. Likewise, the Fund generated a positive return for the year.

    The Fund’s performance relative to the style-specific benchmark was hindered in 2017 due to its defensive posture, which was based on our belief that we were in the latter stages of the credit and business cycle, which warranted such a position. With an underweight allocation to bonds rated CCC and below, the Fund underperformed its style-specific benchmark. Moreover, the Fund held a small cash position, which the style-specific benchmark did not have, and it detracted from relative returns when the market rallied.

    Despite our underweight allocation to the riskiest parts of the market relative to the style-specific benchmark, our security selection contributed to relative Fund performance during the year. In particular, security selection in the retail sector added to relative outperformance as many issuers in the sector continued to struggle despite solid economic growth. Moreover, our selection within the metals and mining sector also contributed to relative Fund performance as the sector had a strong return for the year. Additionally, our allocation to credit default swaps helped the Fund outperform the broader high yield cash bond market. These positions were used primarily to modulate overall portfolio risk.

 

 

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    During the year, we used currency forward contracts for the purpose of hedging currency exposure of non-US-dollar-denominated bonds held in the portfolio. We also used credit default swaps to efficiently manage the portfolio and to take advantage of relative value opportunities. Treasury futures were used to manage the Fund’s duration.

    At the close of the year, we had a positive view of the high yield market and expected default activity to remain muted. We had a strong preference for companies with low leverage, high quality assets and strong management during the year. In particular, we favored sectors that benefited from US gross domestic product growth such as cable and satellite, paper, chemicals and building materials. At the close of the year, we believed the retail sector would continue to face considerable change and careful credit selection could prove to be critical to success.

    We wish to remind you that the Fund is subject to interest rate risk, meaning when interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities tends to fall. This risk may be greater in the current market environment because interest rates are at or near historic lows. The degree to which the value of fixed income securities may decline due to rising interest rates may vary depending on the speed and magnitude of the increase in interest rates, as well as individual security characteristics such as price, maturity, duration and coupon and market forces such as supply and demand for similar securities. We are monitoring interest rates, and the market, economic and geopolitical factors that may impact the direction, speed and magnitude of changes to interest rates across the maturity spectrum, including the potential impact of monetary policy changes by the Fed and certain foreign central banks. If interest rates rise, markets may experience increased volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain of the Fund’s investments.

    Thank you for investing in Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund and for sharing our long-term investment horizon.

 

1 Source: US Federal Reserve
2 Source: JP Morgan High Yield Market Monitor

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

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Andrew Geryol

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. High Yield

Fund. He joined Invesco in 2011. Mr. Geryol earned a BS in business administration from Miami University.

 

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Jennifer Hartviksen

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. High Yield

Fund. She is the Head of Canada Fixed Income. Ms. Hartviksen joined Invesco in 2013. She earned a BA in economics from the University of Toronto.

 

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Joseph Portera

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund. He joined Invesco in 2012.

Mr. Portera earned BA and MA degrees in Soviet studies and an MA in international political economy and development from Fordham University.

 

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Scott Roberts

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. High Yield

Fund. He joined Invesco in 2000. Mr. Roberts earned a BBA in finance from the University of Houston.

 

 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

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1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (5/1/98)       4.34 %
10 Years       6.63
  5 Years       4.50
  1 Year       6.30
Series II Shares          
Inception (3/26/02)       6.88 %
10 Years       6.39
  5 Years       4.27
  1 Year       6.12

The performance of the Fund’s Series I and Series II share classes will differ primarily due to different class expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance

figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.98% and 1.23%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance

figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance data at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

    Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

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Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund’s investment objective is total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Changing fixed income market conditions risk. The current low interest rate environment was created in part by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and certain foreign central banks keeping the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates near, at or below zero. Increases in the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. In addition, decreases in fixed income dealer market-making capacity may also potentially lead to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity in the fixed income markets. As a result, the value of the Fund’s investments and share price may decline. Changes in central bank policies could also result in higher than normal shareholder redemptions, which could potentially increase portfolio turnover and the Fund’s transaction costs.

    Collateralized loan obligations risk. CLOs are subject to the risks of substantial losses due to actual defaults by underlying borrowers, which will be greater during periods of economic or financial stress. CLOs may also lose value due to collateral defaults and disappearance of subordinate tranches, market anticipation of defaults, and investor aversion to CLO securities as a class. The risks of CLOs will be greater if the Fund invests in CLOs that hold loans of uncreditworthy borrowers or if the Fund holds subordinate tranches of the CLO that absorbs losses from the defaults before senior tranches. In addition, CLOs are subject to interest rate risk and credit risk.

    Convertible securities risk. The market values of convertible securities are affected by market interest rates, the risk of actual issuer default on interest or principal payments and the value of the underlying common stock into which the convertible security may be converted. Additionally, a convertible security is subject to the same types of market and issuer risks as apply to the underlying common stock. In addition, certain convertible securities are subject to involuntary conversions and may undergo principal write-downs upon the occurrence of certain triggering events, and, as a result, are subject to an

increased risk of loss. Convertible securities may be rated below investment grade.

    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.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative

instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

    Emerging markets securities risk. Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertain trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law and the enforcement of systems of taxation in many emerging market countries may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, investments in emerging markets securities may also be subject to additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information.

    Foreign credit exposure risk. US 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.

    Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities

 

 

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risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    High yield debt securities (junk bond) risk. Investments in high yield debt securities (“junk bonds”) and other lower-rated securities will subject the Fund to substantial risk of loss. These securities are considered to be speculative with respect to the issuer’s ability to pay interest and principal when due, are more susceptible to default or decline in market value and are less liquid than investment grade debt securities. Prices of high yield debt securities tend to be very volatile.

    Liquidity risk. The Fund may be unable to sell illiquid investments at the time or price it desires and, as a result, could lose its entire investment in such investments. Liquid securities can become illiquid during periods of market stress. If a significant amount of the Fund’s securities become illiquid, the Fund may not be able to timely pay redemption proceeds and may need to sell securities at significantly reduced prices.

    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.

    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. 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.

    Mortgage- and asset-backed securities risk. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities, including collateralized debt obligations

and collateralized mortgage obligations, are subject to prepayment or call risk, which is the risk that a borrower’s payments may be received earlier or later than expected due to changes in prepayment rates on underlying loans. This could result in the Fund reinvesting these early payments at lower interest rates, thereby reducing the Fund’s income. Mortgage- and asset-backed securities also are subject to extension risk, which is the risk that an unexpected rise in interest rates could reduce the rate of prepayments, causing the price of the mortgage- and asset-backed securities and the Fund’s share price to fall. An unexpectedly high rate of defaults on the mortgages held by a mortgage pool may adversely affect the value of mortgage- backed securities and could result in losses to the Fund. The Fund may invest in mortgage pools that include subprime mortgages, which are loans made to borrowers with weakened credit histories or with lower capacity to make timely payments on their mortgages. Privately issued mortgage-related securities are not subject to the same underwriting requirements as those with government or government-sponsored entity guarantees and, therefore, mortgage loans underlying privately issued mortgage-related securities may have less favorable collateral, credit risk or other underwriting characteristics, and wider variances in interest rate, term, size, purpose and borrower characteristics.

    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.

    Preferred securities risk. Preferred securities are subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. Preferred securities also may be subordinated to bonds or other debt instruments, subjecting them to a greater risk of non-payment, may be less

liquid than many other securities, such as common stocks, and generally offer no voting rights with respect to the issuer.

    Zero coupon or pay-in-kind securities risk. The value, interest rates, and liquidity of non-cash paying instruments, such as zero coupon and pay-in-kind securities, are subject to greater fluctuation than other types of securities. The higher yields and interest rates on pay-in-kind securities reflect the payment deferral and increased credit risk associated with such instruments and that such investments may represent a higher credit risk than loans that periodically pay interest.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US investment-grade, fixed-rate bond market.

    The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US high-yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market. Index weights for each issuer are capped at 2%.

    The Lipper VUF High Yield Bond Funds Classification Average represents an average of all variable insurance underlying funds in the Lipper High Yield Bond Funds classification.

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

 

 

Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. Dollar Denominated Bonds & Notes–92.71%

 

Advertising–0.51%  

Lamar Media Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.75%, 02/01/2026

  $ 815,000      $ 870,087  
Aerospace & Defense–1.77%  

Bombardier Inc. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

6.13%, 01/15/2023(b)

    428,000        421,580  

7.50%, 03/15/2025(b)

    325,000        329,062  

KLX Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.88%, 12/01/2022(b)

    640,000        672,608  

TransDigm Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Sub. Global Notes,

    

6.50%, 07/15/2024

    157,000        161,318  

6.50%, 05/15/2025

    1,420,000        1,455,500  
               3,040,068  
Agricultural & Farm Machinery–0.59%  

Titan International, Inc., Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 6.50%, 11/30/2023(b)

    989,000        1,008,780  
Air Freight & Logistics–0.15%  

XPO Logistics, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.50%, 06/15/2022(b)

    249,000        260,828  
Airlines–0.27%  

Air Canada (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 7.75%, 04/15/2021(b)

    400,000        458,000  
Alternative Carriers–0.74%  

Level 3 Financing, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

5.25%, 03/15/2026

    753,000        740,990  

5.38%, 05/01/2025

    540,000        540,675  
               1,281,665  
Aluminum–0.78%  

Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.75%, 09/30/2024(b)

    467,000        511,365  

Novelis Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.25%, 08/15/2024(b)

    796,000        835,800  
               1,347,165  
Apparel Retail–1.56%  

Gap, Inc. (The), Sr. Unsec. Global Bonds, 5.95%, 04/12/2021

    413,000        445,624  

Hot Topic, Inc., Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 9.25%, 06/15/2021(b)

    882,000        842,310  

L Brands, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

5.63%, 02/15/2022

    823,000        881,639  

6.75%, 07/01/2036

    101,000        101,505  

6.88%, 11/01/2035

    404,000        410,060  
               2,681,138  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Auto Parts & Equipment–0.72%  

Dana Financing Luxembourg S.a.r.l., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.75%, 04/15/2025(b)

  $ 270,000      $ 285,188  

Dana Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.50%, 12/15/2024

    498,000        528,502  

Delphi Technologies PLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.00%, 10/01/2025(b)

    427,000        433,405  
               1,247,095  
Automobile Manufacturers–0.00%  

Motors Liquidation Co., Sr. Unsec. Deb., 0.00%, 07/15/2033(c) (d)

    1,060,000        0  
Automotive Retail–0.78%  

Lithia Motors, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.25%, 08/01/2025(b)

    248,000        259,160  

Murphy Oil USA, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.63%, 05/01/2027

    472,000        497,464  

Penske Automotive Group Inc., Sr. Unsec. Sub. Gtd. Notes, 5.50%, 05/15/2026

    579,000        588,959  
               1,345,583  
Broadcasting–2.55%  

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings Inc., Series B, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

6.50%, 11/15/2022

    694,000        708,747  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Sub. Global Notes,

    

7.63%, 03/15/2020

    747,000        734,861  

Netflix, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.75%, 03/01/2024

    505,000        538,456  

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.63%, 08/01/2024(b)

    540,000        558,900  

Sirius XM Radio Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

5.38%, 04/15/2025(b)

    4,000        4,175  

5.38%, 07/15/2026(b)

    620,000        644,025  

6.00%, 07/15/2024(b)

    568,000        602,080  

Tribune Media Co., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.88%, 07/15/2022

    581,000        599,883  
               4,391,127  
Building Products–0.42%  

James Hardie International Finance DAC (Ireland), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.75%, 01/15/2025(b)

    200,000        202,500  

Standard Industries Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.00%, 02/15/2027(b)

    515,000        527,875  
               730,375  
Cable & Satellite–9.01%  

AMC Networks Inc.,

 

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

4.75%, 08/01/2025

    127,000        126,206  

5.00%, 04/01/2024

    500,000        507,500  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Cable & Satellite–(continued)     

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

5.75%, 09/01/2023

  $ 620,000      $ 637,050  

5.75%, 01/15/2024

    40,000        41,300  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

5.75%, 02/15/2026(b)

    1,395,000        1,452,544  

CSC Holdings LLC,
Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

6.63%, 10/15/2025(b)

    200,000        216,996  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

10.13%, 01/15/2023(b)

    1,555,000        1,755,206  

10.88%, 10/15/2025(b)

    445,000        529,550  

DISH DBS Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

5.88%, 11/15/2024

    1,314,000        1,282,792  

7.88%, 09/01/2019

    1,111,000        1,191,547  

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.63%, 06/15/2021

    1,092,000        1,210,755  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A. (Luxembourg),

    

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Bonds,

    

5.50%, 08/01/2023

    554,000        454,280  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

7.25%, 10/15/2020

    599,000        566,055  

7.50%, 04/01/2021

    476,000        435,540  

SFR Group S.A. (France),
Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Bonds,

    

6.00%, 05/15/2022(b)

    905,000        917,444  

Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes,

    

7.38%, 05/01/2026(b)

    764,000        789,785  

Unitymedia Hessen GmbH & Co. KG/Unitymedia NRW GmbH (Germany), Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Bonds, 5.00%, 01/15/2025(b)

    885,000        909,337  

UPC Holding B.V. (Netherlands), Sr. Sec. First Lien Notes, 5.50%, 01/15/2028(b)

    200,000        195,000  

UPCB Finance IV Ltd. (Netherlands), Sr. Sec. First Lien Notes, 5.38%, 01/15/2025(b)

    450,000        455,355  

Virgin Media Finance PLC (United Kingdom), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.00%, 10/15/2024(b)

    450,000        463,500  

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC (United Kingdom), Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 5.50%, 08/15/2026(b)

    299,000        307,223  

VTR Finance B.V. (Chile), Sr. Sec. First Lien Notes, 6.88%, 01/15/2024(b)

    490,000        518,175  

Ziggo Bond Finance B.V. (Netherlands), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.88%, 01/15/2025(b)

    400,000        396,000  

Ziggo Secured Finance B.V. (Netherlands), Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 5.50%, 01/15/2027(b)

    150,000        150,188  
               15,509,328  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Casinos & Gaming–2.42%  

Boyd Gaming Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.88%, 05/15/2023

  $ 690,000      $ 733,987  

Codere Finance 2 (Luxembourg) S.A. (Spain), Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 7.63%, 11/01/2021(b)

    448,000        456,971  

MGM Resorts International, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

6.00%, 03/15/2023

    280,000        303,100  

7.75%, 03/15/2022

    519,000        592,958  

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.63%, 05/01/2024

    353,000        379,475  

Scientific Games International Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 10.00%, 12/01/2022

    1,045,000        1,150,806  

Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

5.25%, 05/15/2027(b)

    144,000        146,160  

5.50%, 03/01/2025(b)

    385,000        397,513  
               4,160,970  
Coal & Consumable Fuels–0.29%  

SunCoke Energy Partners, L.P./ SunCoke Energy Partners Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 7.50%, 06/15/2025(b)

    469,000        492,450  
Commodity Chemicals–0.28%  

Koppers Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.00%, 02/15/2025(b)

    460,000        488,750  
Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks–0.75%  

Meritor Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.25%, 02/15/2024

    592,000        626,040  

Oshkosh Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.38%, 03/01/2025

    179,000        190,859  

Terex Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.63%, 02/01/2025(b)

    456,000        477,090  
               1,293,989  
Consumer Finance–2.05%  

Ally Financial Inc.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

4.63%, 03/30/2025

    454,000        478,403  

5.13%, 09/30/2024

    991,000        1,073,996  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

8.00%, 03/15/2020

    325,000        359,125  

Discover Financial Services, Inc., Series C, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 5.50%(e)

    385,000        397,031  

Navient Corp., Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Notes,

 

7.25%, 01/25/2022

    345,000        370,875  

8.00%, 03/25/2020

    785,000        850,744  
               3,530,174  
Copper–0.53%  

First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (Zambia), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 7.00%, 02/15/2021(b)

    880,000        915,200  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–0.73%  

First Data Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 7.00%, 12/01/2023(b)

  $ 1,180,000      $ 1,250,800  
Diversified Banks–1.41%  

Bank of America Corp., Series K, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 8.00%(e)

    197,000        197,916  

Dresdner Funding Trust I (Germany), REGS, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Euro Notes, 8.15%, 06/30/2031(b)

    365,000        485,223  

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Series I, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 7.90%(e)

    445,000        451,119  

Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC (The) (United Kingdom), Unsec. Sub. Global Bonds, 5.13%, 05/28/2024

    1,219,000        1,294,462  
               2,428,720  
Diversified Chemicals–1.02%  

Chemours Co. (The), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

6.63%, 05/15/2023

    1,154,000        1,226,125  

7.00%, 05/15/2025

    220,000        239,800  

Trinseo Materials Operating S.C.A./Trinseo Materials Finance, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.38%, 09/01/2025(b)

    285,000        295,687  
               1,761,612  
Diversified Metals & Mining–1.36%  

Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.40%, 11/14/2034

    700,000        715,750  

HudBay Minerals, Inc. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 7.63%, 01/15/2025(b)

    596,000        655,600  

Teck Resources Ltd. (Canada),
Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

4.75%, 01/15/2022

    513,000        538,034  

Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.13%, 10/01/2035

    378,000        425,250  
               2,334,634  
Diversified Support Services–0.15%  

Jaguar Holding Co. II/Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.38%, 08/01/2023(b)

    250,000        253,125  
Electric Utilities–0.18%  

Southern Co. (The), Series B, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 5.50%, 03/15/2057

    286,000        303,517  
Electrical Components & Equipment–0.67%  

EnerSys, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.00%, 04/30/2023(b)

    848,000        889,340  

Sensata Technologies B.V., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.00%, 10/01/2025(b)

    252,000        267,750  
               1,157,090  
Electronic Equipment & Instruments–0.20%  

Itron, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.00%, 01/15/2026(b)

    336,000        338,100  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Environmental & Facilities Services–0.66%  

Advanced Disposal Services, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.63%, 11/15/2024(b)

  $ 408,000      $ 418,200  

Core & Main LP, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.13%, 08/15/2025(b)

    641,000        652,218  

Wrangler Buyer Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.00%, 10/01/2025(b)

    68,000        70,380  
               1,140,798  
Food Distributors–0.40%  

US Foods, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.88%, 06/15/2024(b)

    653,000        688,915  
Food Retail–1.66%  

1011778 BC ULC/ New Red Finance, Inc. (Canada), Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Notes, 5.00%, 10/15/2025(b)

    1,150,000        1,164,375  

Albertsons Cos. LLC/ Safeway Inc./New Albertson’s, Inc./Albertson’s LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.63%, 06/15/2024

    783,000        751,680  

Ingles Markets, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.75%, 06/15/2023

    927,000        943,222  
               2,859,277  
Gas Utilities–1.45%  

AmeriGas Partners, L.P./AmeriGas Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

5.63%, 05/20/2024

    390,000        407,550  

5.88%, 08/20/2026

    692,000        716,220  

Ferrellgas L.P./Ferrellgas Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 6.50%, 05/01/2021

    297,000        279,551  

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P./Suburban Energy Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.50%, 06/01/2024

    1,105,000        1,099,475  
               2,502,796  
General Merchandise Stores–0.17%  

Dollar Tree, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.75%, 03/01/2023

    287,000        301,171  
Health Care Equipment–0.79%  

Eagle Holding Co. II, LLC, Sr. Unsec. PIK Notes, 8.38% PIK Rate, 7.63% Cash Rate, 05/15/2022(b)(f)

    526,000        536,520  

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.00%, 02/15/2025(b)

    645,000        660,931  

Teleflex Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

4.88%, 06/01/2026

    111,000        115,163  

5.25%, 06/15/2024

    43,000        45,043  
               1,357,657  
Health Care Facilities–3.86%  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.50%, 03/01/2024

    500,000        522,500  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Health Care Facilities–(continued)  

Community Health Systems, Inc.,
Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Global Notes,

    

5.13%, 08/01/2021

  $ 425,000      $ 384,625  

Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes,

    

6.25%, 03/31/2023

    502,000        454,310  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

6.88%, 02/01/2022

    159,202        92,337  

8.00%, 11/15/2019

    450,000        383,625  

HCA Healthcare, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.25%, 02/15/2021

    94,000        99,875  

HCA, Inc.,

    

Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Global Notes,

    

5.88%, 03/15/2022

    170,000        182,325  

Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes,

    

5.25%, 04/15/2025

    918,000        973,080  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

7.50%, 02/15/2022

    334,000        376,585  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

5.38%, 02/01/2025

    640,000        664,000  

5.88%, 02/15/2026

    1,110,000        1,176,600  

HealthSouth Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.75%, 09/15/2025

    640,000        668,800  

LifePoint Health, Inc.,

 

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

5.38%, 05/01/2024

    555,000        552,919  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

5.88%, 12/01/2023

    110,000        111,512  
               6,643,093  
Health Care Services–3.09%  

DaVita Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.00%, 05/01/2025

    500,000        501,100  

Envision Healthcare Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.25%, 12/01/2024(b)

    222,000        229,770  

MEDNAX, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.25%, 12/01/2023(b)

    765,000        780,300  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 7.13%, 06/01/2024(b)

    1,169,000        1,247,907  

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

6.75%, 07/01/2025(b)

    233,000        221,350  

8.88%, 04/15/2021(b)

    103,000        107,120  

Team Health Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.38%, 02/01/2025(b)

    460,000        412,850  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.,
Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Notes,

    

7.50%, 01/01/2022(b)

    103,000        108,536  

Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

6.75%, 06/15/2023

    1,114,000        1,084,758  

8.13%, 04/01/2022

    615,000        628,069  
               5,321,760  
Home Improvement Retail–0.57%  

Hillman Group Inc. (The), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.38%, 07/15/2022(b)

    980,000        982,450  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Homebuilding–2.55%  

Ashton Woods USA LLC/Ashton Woods Finance Co., Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

6.75%, 08/01/2025(b)

  $ 365,000      $ 366,369  

6.88%, 02/15/2021(b)

    446,000        456,593  

Beazer Homes USA, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

6.75%, 03/15/2025

    402,000        425,618  

8.75%, 03/15/2022

    415,000        458,533  

CalAtlantic Group, Inc.,

    

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

8.38%, 01/15/2021

    112,000        129,500  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

5.25%, 06/01/2026

    183,000        194,209  

5.38%, 10/01/2022

    554,000        596,242  

KB Home, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

 

7.50%, 09/15/2022

    236,000        269,630  

8.00%, 03/15/2020

    119,000        130,900  

Meritage Homes Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

6.00%, 06/01/2025

    505,000        542,875  

7.15%, 04/15/2020

    270,000        294,975  

Taylor Morrison Communities Inc./ Taylor Morrison Holdings II, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.88%, 04/15/2023(b)

    498,000        528,502  
               4,393,946  
Household Products–1.54%  

Reynolds Group Issuer Inc./LLC,

    

Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Global Notes,

    

5.75%, 10/15/2020

    345,971        351,593  

Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes,

    

5.13%, 07/15/2023(b)

    450,000        466,313  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

7.00%, 07/15/2024(b)

    561,000        601,883  

Spectrum Brands, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.75%, 07/15/2025

    705,000        745,537  

Springs Industries, Inc., Sr. Sec. Global Notes, 6.25%, 06/01/2021

    469,000        479,553  
               2,644,879  
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders–1.23%  

AES Corp. (The),

    

Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

8.00%, 06/01/2020

    105,000        118,125  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

5.50%, 04/15/2025

    635,000        669,925  

Calpine Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.50%, 02/01/2024

    334,000        320,640  

Dynegy Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.38%, 11/01/2022

    285,000        301,387  

NRG Energy, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

6.25%, 05/01/2024

    495,000        520,987  

6.63%, 01/15/2027

    175,000        185,938  
               2,117,002  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Industrial Machinery–0.53%  

Cleaver-Brooks, Inc., Sr. Sec. Notes, 7.88%, 03/01/2023(b)

  $ 222,000      $ 228,105  

Mueller Industries, Inc., Unsec. Sub. Deb., 6.00%, 03/01/2027

    429,000        440,798  

TriMas Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.88%, 10/15/2025(b)

    242,000        243,361  
               912,264  
Integrated Oil & Gas–0.23%  

California Resources Corp., Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Notes, 8.00%, 12/15/2022(b)

    469,000        388,684  
Integrated Telecommunication Services–2.33%  

CenturyLink, Inc.,

    

Series S, Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

6.45%, 06/15/2021

    635,000        644,525  

Series Y, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

7.50%, 04/01/2024

    696,000        696,000  

Cincinnati Bell Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 7.00%, 07/15/2024(b)

    629,000        625,855  

Frontier Communications Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

8.50%, 04/15/2020

    673,000        560,272  

10.50%, 09/15/2022

    680,000        515,950  

11.00%, 09/15/2025

    415,000        307,100  

Telecom Italia Capital S.A. (Italy), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

6.38%, 11/15/2033

    232,000        270,860  

7.20%, 07/18/2036

    312,000        389,220  
               4,009,782  
Internet Software & Services–1.20%  

CyrusOne L.P./CyrusOne Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

5.00%, 03/15/2024(b)

    176,000        183,040  

5.00%, 03/15/2024(b)

    166,000        172,640  

5.38%, 03/15/2027(b)

    366,000        385,215  

Equinix, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

5.75%, 01/01/2025

    122,000        130,083  

5.88%, 01/15/2026

    1,106,000        1,190,332  
               2,061,310  
Leisure Facilities–0.55%  

Cedar Fair L.P./Canada’s Wonderland Co./Magnum Management Corp.,

    

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

5.38%, 06/01/2024

    225,000        236,250  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

5.38%, 04/15/2027(b)

    200,000        210,500  

Six Flags Entertainment Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.88%, 07/31/2024(b)

    500,000        508,750  
               955,500  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Leisure Products–0.54%  

Mattel, Inc.,

    

Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

5.45%, 11/01/2041

  $ 202,000      $ 168,165  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

6.75%, 12/31/2025(b)

    647,000        657,320  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

6.20%, 10/01/2040

    112,000        101,220  
               926,705  
Managed Health Care–0.72%  

Centene Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.75%, 01/15/2025

    315,000        321,300  

Molina Healthcare, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.88%, 06/15/2025(b)

    340,000        340,850  

WellCare Health Plans Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.25%, 04/01/2025

    549,000        580,568  
               1,242,718  
Metal & Glass Containers–0.76%  

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh Holdings USA Inc. (Ireland), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

6.00%, 02/15/2025(b)

    500,000        527,500  

7.25%, 05/15/2024(b)

    310,000        338,675  

Berry Global, Inc.,

    

Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Global Notes,

    

6.00%, 10/15/2022

    90,000        94,613  

Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Notes,

    

5.50%, 05/15/2022

    205,000        211,406  

OI European Group B.V., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.00%, 03/15/2023(b)

    130,000        130,500  
               1,302,694  
Movies & Entertainment–0.78%  

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Sub. Global Notes, 5.75%, 06/15/2025

    860,000        854,625  

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.88%, 11/01/2024(b)

    466,000        494,543  
               1,349,168  
Oil & Gas Drilling–1.19%  

Ensco PLC, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.50%, 10/01/2024

    548,000        463,060  

Noble Holding International Ltd. (United Kingdom), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.75%, 01/15/2024

    472,000        408,280  

Precision Drilling Corp. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

5.25%, 11/15/2024

    514,000        487,015  

6.50%, 12/15/2021

    158,000        161,752  

7.75%, 12/15/2023

    94,000        99,170  

Transocean Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.50%, 04/15/2031

    483,000        432,285  
               2,051,562  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–0.81%  

Archrock Partners, L.P./Archrock Partners Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.00%, 10/01/2022

  $ 240,000      $ 241,200  

SESI, L.L.C., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.13%, 12/15/2021

    521,000        534,676  

Weatherford International Ltd., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

6.50%, 08/01/2036

    524,000        433,610  

8.25%, 06/15/2023

    178,000        180,225  
               1,389,711  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–6.36%  

Callon Petroleum Co., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.13%, 10/01/2024

    682,000        705,870  

Continental Resources Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 3.80%, 06/01/2024

    725,000        719,563  

Denbury Resources Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Sub. Notes, 5.50%, 05/01/2022

    323,000        222,466  

EP Energy LLC/Everest Acquisition Finance Inc., Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 8.00%, 11/29/2024(b)

    420,000        435,750  

Gulfport Energy Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.00%, 10/15/2024

    697,000        700,485  

Newfield Exploration Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.63%, 07/01/2024

    341,000        368,280  

Oasis Petroleum Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.88%, 01/15/2023

    619,000        635,249  

Parsley Energy LLC/Parsley Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.25%, 06/01/2024(b)

    919,000        971,842  

QEP Resources, Inc.,

    

Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

5.25%, 05/01/2023

    225,000        228,794  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

6.88%, 03/01/2021

    610,000        661,850  

Range Resources Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

4.88%, 05/15/2025

    716,000        694,520  

5.88%, 07/01/2022

    446,000        457,150  

RSP Permian, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.25%, 01/15/2025

    529,000        544,870  

SM Energy Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

6.13%, 11/15/2022

    553,000        566,134  

6.75%, 09/15/2026

    185,000        191,475  

Southwestern Energy Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.10%, 03/15/2022

    352,000        347,600  

Whiting Petroleum Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.25%, 04/01/2023

    1,053,000        1,081,957  

WildHorse Resource Development Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 6.88%, 02/01/2025

    673,000        689,825  

WPX Energy Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.25%, 09/15/2024

    730,000        731,131  
               10,954,811  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–3.06%  

Antero Midstream Partners LP/Antero Midstream Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.38%, 09/15/2024

  $ 407,000      $ 421,245  

Antero Resources Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.63%, 06/01/2023

    485,000        506,825  

Energy Transfer Equity, L.P., Sr. Sec. First Lien Notes, 5.88%, 01/15/2024

    563,000        593,965  

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., Series A, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 6.25%(e)

    385,000        374,653  

Holly Energy Partners L.P./Holly Energy Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.00%, 08/01/2024(b)

    457,000        478,708  

NGPL PipeCo. LLC, Sr. Unsec. Bonds, 4.88%, 08/15/2027(b)

    105,000        109,331  

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P., Series B, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Notes, 6.13%(e)

    456,000        456,456  

SemGroup Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.38%, 03/15/2025(b)

    535,000        529,650  

Targa Resources Partners L.P./Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Bonds,

    

5.13%, 02/01/2025

    484,000        497,310  

5.25%, 05/01/2023

    448,000        459,200  

Williams Cos., Inc. (The),

    

Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

4.55%, 06/24/2024

    460,000        479,550  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

7.88%, 09/01/2021

    311,000        360,760  
               5,267,653  
Other Diversified Financial Services–0.71%  

Lincoln Finance Ltd. (Netherlands), Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 7.38%, 04/15/2021(b)

    492,000        514,755  

LPL Holdings Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.75%, 09/15/2025(b)

    509,000        519,180  

VFH Parent LLC/Orchestra Co-Issuer Inc., Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Notes, 6.75%, 06/15/2022(b)

    171,000        180,405  
               1,214,340  
Packaged Foods & Meats–1.38%  

B&G Foods, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.25%, 04/01/2025

    389,000        396,644  

JBS Investments GmbH (Brazil), Gtd. Notes, 7.25%, 04/03/2024(b)

    525,000        517,781  

JBS USA Lux S.A./JBS USA Finance Inc. (Brazil), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.75%, 06/15/2025(b)

    180,000        174,150  

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.63%, 11/01/2024(b)

    420,000        434,700  

TreeHouse Foods, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.00%, 02/15/2024(b)

    814,000        850,630  
               2,373,905  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Paper Packaging–0.58%  

Graphic Packaging International Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

4.13%, 08/15/2024

  $ 30,000      $ 31,200  

4.88%, 11/15/2022

    350,000        372,750  

Plastipak Holdings Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.25%, 10/15/2025(b)

    580,000        598,850  
               1,002,800  
Paper Products–1.37%  

Clearwater Paper Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.50%, 02/01/2023

    644,000        639,975  

Mercer International Inc. (Canada),

    

Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

6.50%, 02/01/2024

    259,000        275,835  

7.75%, 12/01/2022

    230,000        243,800  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

5.50%, 01/15/2026(b)

    162,000        164,835  

P.H. Glatfelter Co., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.38%, 10/15/2020

    326,000        330,482  

Rayonier A.M. Products Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.50%, 06/01/2024(b)

    700,000        700,875  
               2,355,802  
Pharmaceuticals–1.72%  

Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.88%, 01/15/2026(b)

    122,000        122,763  

Endo DAC/Endo Finance LLC/Endo Finco Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.00%, 07/15/2023(b)

    240,000        189,600  

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.,

    

Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes,

    

5.50%, 11/01/2025(b)

    348,000        355,830  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

5.63%, 12/01/2021(b)

    16,000        15,700  

5.88%, 05/15/2023(b)

    200,000        185,750  

6.13%, 04/15/2025(b)

    410,000        376,687  

7.25%, 07/15/2022(b)

    485,000        492,275  

7.50%, 07/15/2021(b)

    1,200,000        1,225,500  
               2,964,105  
Restaurants–0.67%  

Aramark Services, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.00%, 04/01/2025(b)

    195,000        206,466  

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Global Notes, 8.00%, 05/01/2022

    660,000        697,950  

KFC Holding Co./Pizza Hut Holdings LLC/Taco Bell of America LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.75%, 06/01/2027(b)

    241,000        247,025  
               1,151,441  
Security & Alarm Services–0.82%  

ADT Corp. (The), Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Global Notes, 6.25%, 10/15/2021

    250,000        275,000  

Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC/Prime Finance, Inc., Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Notes, 9.25%, 05/15/2023(b)

    1,030,000        1,145,875  
               1,420,875  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Semiconductor Equipment–0.16%  

Entegris Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.63%, 02/10/2026(b)

  $ 274,000      $ 279,480  
Semiconductors–0.38%  

Micron Technology, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.50%, 02/01/2025

    618,000        649,673  
Specialized Consumer Services–0.85%  

ServiceMaster Co., LLC (The),

    

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

5.13%, 11/15/2024(b)

    272,000        276,080  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

7.45%, 08/15/2027

    1,086,000        1,181,025  
               1,457,105  
Specialized Finance–1.85%  

AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), Jr. Unsec. Gtd. Sub. Notes, 6.50%, 06/15/2045(b)

    434,000        476,315  

Aircastle Ltd.,

    

Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

7.63%, 04/15/2020

    160,000        175,400  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,

    

5.00%, 04/01/2023

    396,000        418,275  

5.50%, 02/15/2022

    512,000        551,040  

CIT Group Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

5.00%, 08/15/2022

    165,000        175,313  

5.00%, 08/01/2023

    756,000        807,030  

MSCI Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

 

5.25%, 11/15/2024(b)

    415,000        439,381  

5.75%, 08/15/2025(b)

    140,000        151,025  
               3,193,779  
Specialized REIT’s–0.40%  

Iron Mountain Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.00%, 08/15/2023

    416,000        436,800  

Iron Mountain US Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.38%, 06/01/2026(b)

    248,000        256,060  
               692,860  
Specialty Chemicals–1.80%  

Axalta Coating Systems, LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.88%, 08/15/2024(b)

    472,000        496,780  

GCP Applied Technologies Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 9.50%, 02/01/2023(b)

    516,000        574,050  

Kraton Polymers LLC/Kraton Polymers Capital Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 10.50%, 04/15/2023(b)

    596,000        676,460  

Platform Specialty Products Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.88%, 12/01/2025(b)

    627,000        623,081  

PQ Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.75%, 12/15/2025(b)

    83,000        84,660  

Valvoline Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.50%, 07/15/2024

    388,000        413,220  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Specialty Chemicals–(continued)  

Venator Finance S.a.r.l./Venator Materials Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.75%, 07/15/2025(b)

  $ 215,000      $ 227,900  
               3,096,151  
Steel–1.10%  

ArcelorMittal (Luxembourg), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 7.50%, 10/15/2039

    421,000        540,985  

Steel Dynamics, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.00%, 12/15/2026

    308,000        326,480  

United States Steel Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 6.88%, 08/15/2025

    981,000        1,028,873  
               1,896,338  
Technology Distributors–0.32%  

CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.00%, 09/01/2025

    538,000        559,520  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals–2.09%  

CommScope Technologies LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 6.00%, 06/15/2025(b)

    502,000        535,885  

Dell International LLC/EMC Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 7.13%, 06/15/2024(b)

    1,047,000        1,146,718  

Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 8.50%, 04/15/2024

    569,000        606,696  

Western Digital Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 10.50%, 04/01/2024

    1,134,000        1,316,858  
               3,606,157  
Trading Companies & Distributors–1.39%  

BMC East, LLC, Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 5.50%, 10/01/2024(b)

    649,000        673,338  

H&E Equipment Services, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.63%, 09/01/2025(b)

    791,000        828,572  

Herc Rentals Inc., Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Notes, 7.75%, 06/01/2024(b)

    647,000        713,317  

United Rentals North America, Inc.,

    

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

5.50%, 07/15/2025

    41,000        43,614  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

5.88%, 09/15/2026

    120,000        128,850  
               2,387,691  
Trucking–1.03%  

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

5.25%, 03/15/2025(b)

    305,000        303,094  

6.38%, 04/01/2024(b)

    150,000        156,795  

Hertz Corp. (The), Sec. Gtd. Second Lien Notes, 7.63%, 06/01/2022(b)

    193,000        202,650  

Kenan Advantage Group Inc. (The), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 7.88%, 07/31/2023(b)

    1,068,000        1,110,720  
               1,773,259  
    

Principal

Amount

     Value  
Wireless Telecommunication Services–5.17%  

Altice Financing S.A. (Luxembourg),

    

Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Bonds,

    

7.50%, 05/15/2026(b)

        $ 430,000      $ 459,025  

Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes,

    

6.63%, 02/15/2023(b)

    800,000        839,680  

Altice Luxembourg S.A. (Luxembourg),

    

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes,

    

7.63%, 02/15/2025(b)

    207,000        198,979  

7.75%, 05/15/2022(b)

    700,000        686,875  

Altice US Finance I Corp., Sr. Sec. Notes, 5.50%, 05/15/2026(b)

    440,000        449,350  

CB Escrow Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 8.00%, 10/15/2025(b)

    94,000        95,880  

SBA Communications Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,

    

4.88%, 07/15/2022

    178,000        183,340  

4.88%, 09/01/2024

    325,000        334,750  

Sprint Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

7.25%, 09/15/2021

    1,566,000        1,661,917  

7.63%, 02/15/2025

    535,000        561,750  

7.88%, 09/15/2023

    1,314,000        1,402,695  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.,

    

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Bonds,

    

6.50%, 01/15/2026

    868,000        949,375  

Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

6.38%, 03/01/2025

    647,000        693,908  

Wind Tre S.p.A. (Italy), Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 5.00%, 01/20/2026(b)

    400,000        382,400  
               8,899,924  

Total U.S. Dollar Denominated Bonds & Notes
(Cost $162,996,827)

 

     159,621,881  
    Shares         
Exchange-Traded Fund–2.16%  

SPDR® Bloomberg Barclays Short Term High Yield Bond ETF (Cost $3,780,600)

    135,000        3,720,600  
   

Principal

Amount

        

Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests–1.28%(g)

 

Electronic Equipment & Instruments–0.47%  

Itron, Inc., Bridge Loan,
—%, 06/30/2018(c) (h)

        $ 812,000        812,000  
Food & Drug Retailers–0.81%  

Albertson’s LLC, Term Loan B-4, 4.10% (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.75%), 08/25/2021

    1,420,863        1,394,783  

Total Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests
(Cost $2,185,906)

 

     2,206,783  

Non-U.S. Dollar Denominated Bonds & Notes–0.56%(i)

 

Food Retail–0.26%  

Iceland Bondco PLC (United Kingdom), REGS, Sr. Sec. Gtd. Euro Notes, 4.63%, 03/15/2025(b) GBP

  GBP  350,000        447,703  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Principal

Amount

     Value  
Health Care Services–0.30%  

Synlab Unsecured Bondco PLC (United Kingdom), REGS, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Euro Bonds, 8.25%, 07/01/2023(b)

  EUR  400,000      $ 522,859  

Total Non-U.S. Dollar Denominated Bonds & Notes
(Cost $910,828)

 

     970,562  

U.S. Treasury Bills–0.22%(j)(k)

 

1.05%, 02/01/2018

  $ 5,000        4,995  

1.09%, 02/01/2018

    365,000        364,616  

Total U.S. Treasury Securities
(Cost $369,629)

 

     369,611  
    Shares         

Preferred Stock–0.07%

 

Specialized Finance–0.07%  

CIT Group Inc., Series A, 5.80% Pfd. (Cost $120,000)

    120,000        123,900  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–0.00%

 

Automobile Manufacturers–0.00%  

Motors Liquidation Co.
GUC Trust(l)

    1        9  
Broadcasting–0.00%  

Adelphia Recovery Trust–Series ACC-1(m)

    318,570        32  

Adelphia Recovery
Trust–Series Arahova(m)

    109,170        11  
               43  
    

Shares

     Value  
Diversified Support Services–0.00%  

ACC Claims Holdings, LLC(l)

    269,616      $ 944  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $143,574)

 

     996  

Money Market Funds–2.05%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18%(n)

    1,232,999        1,232,999  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40%(n)

    880,540        880,628  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(n)

    1,409,142        1,409,142  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $3,522,812)

 

     3,522,769  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–99.05% (Cost $174,030,176)

             170,537,102  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.95%

             1,636,423  

NET ASSETS–100.00%

           $ 172,173,525  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

Deb.  

– Debentures

ETF  

– Exchange-Traded Fund

EUR  

– Euro

GBP  

– British Pound

Gtd.  

– Guaranteed

GUC  

– General Unsecured Creditors

Jr.  

– Junior

LIBOR  

– London Interbank Offered Rate

Pfd.  

– Preferred

PIK  

– Pay-in-Kind

REGS  

– Regulation S

REIT  

– Real Estate Investment Trust

Sec.  

– Secured

SPDR  

– Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

Sr.  

– Senior

Sub.  

– Subordinated

Unsec.  

– Unsecured

USD  

– United States Dollar

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at December 31, 2017 was $67,920,748, which represented 39.45% of the Fund’s Net Assets.
(c)  Security valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). See Note 3.
(d)  Defaulted security. Currently, the issuer is partially or fully in default with respect to interest payments. The value of this security at December 31, 2017 represented less than 1% of the Fund’s Net Assets.
(e)  Perpetual bond with no specified maturity date.
(f)  All or a portion of this security is Pay-in-Kind. Pay-in-Kind securities pay interest income in the form of securities.
(g)  Variable rate senior loan interests are, at present, not readily marketable, not registered under the 1933 Act and may be subject to contractual and legal restrictions on sale. Variable rate senior loan interests in the Fund’s portfolio generally have variable rates which adjust to a base, such as the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), on set dates, typically every 30 days but not greater than one year; and/or have interest rates that float at a margin above a widely recognized base lending rate such as the Prime Rate of a designated U.S. bank.
(h)  This variable rate interest will settle after December 31, 2017, at which time the interest rate will be determined.
(i)  Foreign denominated security. Principal amount is denominated in the currency indicated.
(j)  Security traded on a discount basis. The interest rate shown represents the discount rate at the time of purchase by the Fund.
(k)  All or a portion of the value was designated as collateral to cover margin requirements for swap agreements. See Note 1N.
(l)  Non-income producing security.
(m)  Acquired as part of the Adelphia Communications bankruptcy reorganization.
(n)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.

 

Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  

Settlement
Date

    

Counterparty

   Contract to        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
        Deliver        Receive       

02/28/2018

    

Barclays Bank PLC

     EUR       290,478          USD       343,113        $ (6,659

02/28/2018

    

Barclays Bank PLC

     GBP       353,033          USD       469,056          (8,505

Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — Currency Risk

                                         $ (15,164

 

Open Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements — Credit Risk  
Reference Entity  

Buy/Sell

Protection

   

(Pay)/Receive

Fixed Rate

    Payment
Frequency
   

Maturity

Date

   

Implied

Credit
Spread(a)

   

Notional

Value

    Upfront
Payments
Paid
(Received)
    Value    

Unrealized

Appreciation(b)

 

Markit CDX North America

 

High Yield Index, Series 28, Version 1

    Sell       5.00     Quarterly       06/20/2022       2.79     USD       6,930,000     $ 441,591     $ 607,840     $ 166,249  

Currency Abbreviations:

 

EUR  

– Euro

GBP  

– British Pound Sterling

USD  

– U.S. Dollar

 

(a)  Implied credit spreads represent the current level, as of December 31, 2017, at which protection could be bought or sold given the terms of the existing credit default swap agreement and serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk of the credit default swap agreement. An implied credit spread that has widened or increased since entry into the initial agreement may indicate a deteriorating credit profile and increased risk of default for the reference entity. A declining or narrowing spread may indicate an improving credit profile or decreased risk of default for the reference entity. Alternatively, credit spreads may increase or decrease reflecting the general tolerance for risk in the credit markets generally.
(b)  The daily variation margin receivable at period end is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $170,507,364)

  $ 167,014,333  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $3,522,812)

    3,522,769  

Other investments:

 

Variation margin receivable — centrally cleared swap agreements

    9,464  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $501,973)

    511,767  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

    2,568  

Fund shares sold

    53,739  

Dividends and interest

    2,664,808  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    83,008  

Total assets

    173,862,456  

Liabilities:

 

Other investments:

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

    15,164  

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

    1,203,516  

Fund shares reacquired

    111,663  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    128,596  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    670  

Accrued other operating expenses

    141,525  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    87,797  

Total liabilities

    1,688,931  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 172,173,525  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 177,501,503  

Undistributed net investment income

    8,624,103  

Undistributed net realized gain (loss)

    (10,620,398

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    (3,331,683
    $ 172,173,525  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 80,371,910  

Series II

  $ 91,801,615  

Shares outstanding, no par value,
with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Series I

    14,594,093  

Series II

    16,802,382  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 5.51  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 5.46  

Investment income:

 

Interest (net of foreign withholding taxes of $464)

  $ 10,407,213  

Dividends

    209,727  

Dividends from affiliates

    83,649  

Total investment income

    10,700,589  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    1,168,242  

Administrative services fees

    329,719  

Custodian fees

    12,639  

Distribution fees — Series II

    220,445  

Transfer agent fees

    27,565  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    23,561  

Reports to shareholders

    29,214  

Professional services fees

    272,710  

Other

    7,856  

Total expenses

    2,091,951  

Less: Fees waived

    (16,777

Net expenses

    2,075,174  

Net investment income

    8,625,415  

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investment securities

    1,796,369  

Foreign currencies

    67,772  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (110,931

Futures contracts

    (413,456

Swap agreements

    125,387  
      1,465,141  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 

Investment securities

    588,888  

Foreign currencies

    11,367  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (23,828

Futures contracts

    24,152  

Swap agreements

    166,249  
      766,828  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    2,231,969  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 10,857,384  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 8,625,415      $ 8,396,076  

Net realized gain (loss)

    1,465,141        (5,542,632

Change in net unrealized appreciation

    766,828        13,733,616  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    10,857,384        16,587,060  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (4,535,246      (4,133,290

Series ll

    (3,468,057      (3,068,973

Total distributions from net investment income

    (8,003,303      (7,202,263

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (15,580,462      16,319,925  

Series ll

    7,275,758        7,485,826  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

    (8,304,704      23,805,751  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (5,450,623      33,190,548  

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    177,624,148        144,433,600  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $8,624,103 and $7,849,198, respectively)

  $ 172,173,525      $ 177,624,148  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A. Security Valuations — Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Variable rate senior loan interests are fair valued using quotes provided by an independent pricing service. 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.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not

 

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listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Swap agreements are fair valued using an evaluated quote, if available, provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service are valued based on a model which may include end-of-day net present values, spreads, ratings, industry, company performance and returns of referenced assets. Centrally cleared swap agreements are valued at the daily settlement price determined by the relevant exchange or clearinghouse.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Bond premiums and discounts are amortized and/or accreted over the lives of the respective securities. Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in-lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

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E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Lower-Rated Securities — The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in lower-quality debt securities, i.e., “junk bonds”. Investments in lower-rated securities or unrated securities of comparable quality tend to be more sensitive to economic conditions than higher rated securities. Junk bonds involve a greater risk of default by the issuer because such securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to other creditors’ claims.
J. Securities Purchased on a When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Basis — The Fund may purchase and sell interests in corporate loans and corporate debt securities and other portfolio securities on a when-issued and delayed delivery basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. No income accrues to the Fund on such interests or securities in connection with such transactions prior to the date the Fund actually takes delivery of such interests or securities. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of acquiring such securities, they may sell such securities prior to the settlement date.
K. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

L. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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M. Futures Contracts — The Fund may enter into futures contracts to manage exposure to interest rate, equity and market price movements and/or currency risks. A futures contract is an agreement between Counterparties to purchase or sell a specified underlying security, currency or commodity (or delivery of a cash settlement price, in the case of an index future) for a fixed price at a future date. The Fund currently invests only in exchange-traded futures and they are standardized as to maturity date and underlying financial instrument. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into futures contracts are satisfied by the segregation of specific securities or cash as collateral at the futures commission merchant (broker). During the period the futures contracts are open, changes in the value of the contracts are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by recalculating the value of the contracts on a daily basis. Subsequent or variation margin payments are received or made depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the contracts are closed or expire, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from, or cost of, the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract. The net realized gain (loss) and the change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts held during the period is included on the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with futures contracts are market risk and the absence of a liquid secondary market. If the Fund were unable to liquidate a futures contract and/or enter into an offsetting closing transaction, the Fund would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the value of the contracts and continue to be required to maintain the margin deposits on the futures contracts. Futures contracts have minimal Counterparty risk since the exchange’s clearinghouse, as Counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Risks may exceed amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
N. Swap Agreements — The Fund may enter into various swap transactions, including interest rate, total return, index, currency and credit default swap contracts (“CDS”) for investment purposes or to manage interest rate, currency or credit risk. Such transactions are agreements between Counterparties. A swap agreement may be negotiated bilaterally and traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) between two parties (“uncleared/OTC”) or, in some instances, must be transacted through a future commission merchant (“FCM”) and cleared through a clearinghouse that serves as a central Counterparty (“centrally cleared swap”). These agreements may contain among other conditions, events of default and termination events, and various covenants and representations such as provisions that require the Fund to maintain a pre-determined level of net assets, and/or provide limits regarding the decline of the Fund’s NAV over specific periods of time. If the Fund were to trigger such provisions and have open derivative positions at that time, the Counterparty may be able to terminate such agreement and request immediate payment in an amount equal to the net liability positions, if any.

Interest rate, total return, index, and currency swap agreements are two-party contracts entered into primarily to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of returns) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments. The gross returns to be exchanged or “swapped” between the parties are calculated with respect to a notional amount, i.e., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate or return of an underlying asset, in a particular foreign currency, or in a “basket” of securities representing a particular index.

In a centrally cleared swap, the Fund’s ultimate Counterparty is a central clearinghouse. The Fund initially will enter into centrally cleared swaps through an executing broker. When a fund enters into a centrally cleared swap, it must deliver to the central Counterparty (via the FCM) an amount referred to as “initial margin.” Initial margin requirements are determined by the central Counterparty, but an FCM may require additional initial margin above the amount required by the central Counterparty. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into centrally cleared swaps are satisfied by cash or securities as collateral at the FCM. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated on the Schedule of Investments and cash deposited is recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. During the term of a cleared swap agreement, a “variation margin” amount may be required to be paid by the Fund or may be received by the Fund, based on the daily change in price of the underlying reference instrument subject to the swap agreement and is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities until the centrally cleared swap is terminated at which time a realized gain or loss is recorded.

A CDS is an agreement between Counterparties to exchange the credit risk of an issuer. A buyer of a CDS is said to buy protection by paying a fixed payment over the life of the agreement and in some situations an upfront payment to the seller of the CDS. If a defined credit event occurs (such as payment default or bankruptcy), the Fund as a protection buyer would cease paying its fixed payment, the Fund would deliver eligible bonds issued by the reference entity to the seller, and the seller would pay the full notional value, or the “par value”, of the referenced obligation to the Fund. A seller of a CDS is said to sell protection and thus would receive a fixed payment over the life of the agreement and an upfront payment, if applicable. If a credit event occurs, the Fund as a protection seller would cease to receive the fixed payment stream, the Fund would pay the buyer “par value” or the full notional value of the referenced obligation, and the Fund would receive the eligible bonds issued by the reference entity. In turn, these bonds may be sold in order to realize a recovery value. Alternatively, the seller of the CDS and its Counterparty may agree to net the notional amount and the market value of the bonds and make a cash payment equal to the difference to the buyer of protection. If no credit event occurs, the Fund receives the fixed payment over the life of the agreement. As the seller, the Fund would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the CDS. In connection with these agreements, cash and securities may be identified as collateral in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default under the swap agreement or bankruptcy/insolvency of a party to the swap agreement. If a Counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the Fund may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding. The Fund may obtain only limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from Counterparty risk, either as the protection seller or as the protection buyer, is the value of the contract. The risk may be mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Fund and the Counterparty and by the designation of collateral by the Counterparty to cover the Fund’s exposure to the Counterparty.

Implied credit spreads represent the current level at which protection could be bought or sold given the terms of the existing CDS contract and serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk of the CDS. An implied spread that has widened or increased since entry into the initial contract may indicate a deteriorating credit profile and increased risk of default for the reference entity. A declining or narrowing spread may indicate an improving credit profile or decreased risk of default for the reference entity. Alternatively, credit spreads may increase or decrease reflecting the general tolerance for risk in the credit markets.

 

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An interest rate swap is an agreement between Counterparties pursuant to which the parties exchange a floating rate payment for a fixed rate payment based on a specified notional amount.

Changes in the value of centrally cleared and OTC swap agreements are recognized as unrealized gains (losses) in the Statement of Operations by “marking to market” on a daily basis to reflect the value of the swap agreement at the end of each trading day. Payments received or paid at the beginning of the agreement are reflected as such on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and may be referred to as upfront payments. The Fund accrues for the fixed payment stream and amortizes upfront payments, if any, on swap agreements on a daily basis with the net amount, recorded as a component of realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of a swap agreement is recorded as realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations. The Fund segregates cash or liquid securities having a value at least equal to the amount of the potential obligation of a Fund under any swap transaction. Cash held as collateral is recorded as deposits with brokers on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Entering into these agreements involves, to varying degrees, lack of liquidity and elements of credit, market, and Counterparty risk in excess of amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that a swap is difficult to sell or liquidate; the Counterparty does not honor its obligations under the agreement and unfavorable interest rates and market fluctuations. It is possible that developments in the swaps market, including potential government regulation, could adversely affect the Fund’s ability to terminate existing swap agreements or to realize amounts to be received under such agreements. A short position in a security poses more risk than holding the same security long. As there is no limit on how much the price of the security can increase, the Fund’s exposure is unlimited.

Notional amounts of each individual credit default swap agreement outstanding as of December 31, 2017 for which the Fund is the seller of protection are disclosed in the open swap agreements table. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations, upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement, or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements entered into by the Fund for the same referenced entity or entities.

O. Bank Loan Risk — Although the resale, or secondary market for floating rate loans has grown substantially over the past decade, both in overall size and number of market participants, there is no organized exchange or board of trade on which floating rate loans are traded. Instead, the secondary market for floating rate loans is a private, unregulated interdealer or interbank resale market. Such a market may therefore be subject to irregular trading activity, wide bid/ask spreads, and extended trade settlement periods, which may impair the Fund’s ability to sell bank loans within its desired time frame or at an acceptable price and its ability to accurately value existing and prospective investments. Extended trade settlement periods may result in cash not being immediately available to the Fund. As a result, the Fund may have to sell other investments or engage in borrowing transactions to raise cash to meet its obligations. Similar to other asset classes, bank loan funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk than an entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments. The Fund seeks to manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.
P. Leverage Risk — Leverage exists when the Fund can lose more than it originally invests because it purchases or sells an instrument or enters into a transaction without investing an amount equal to the full economic exposure of the instrument or transaction.
Q. Other Risks — The Fund invests in corporate loans from U.S. or non-U.S. companies (the “Borrowers”). The investment of the Fund in a corporate loan may take the form of participation interests or assignments. If the Fund purchases a participation interest from a syndicate of lenders (“Lenders”) or one of the participants in the syndicate (“Participant”), one or more of which administers the loan on behalf of all the Lenders (the “Agent Bank”), the Fund would be required to rely on the Lender that sold the participation interest not only for the enforcement of the Fund’s rights against the Borrower but also for the receipt and processing of payments due to the Fund under the corporate loans. As such, the Fund is subject to the credit risk of the Borrower and the Participant. Lenders and Participants interposed between the Fund and a Borrower, together with Agent Banks, are referred to as “Intermediate Participants”.
R. Collateral — To the extent the Fund has designated or segregated a security as collateral and that security is subsequently sold, it is the Fund’s practice to replace such collateral no later than the next business day.

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $200 million

    0 .625%   

Next $300 million

    0 .55%   

Next $500 million

    0 .50%   

Over $1 billion

    0 .45%         

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.625%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 1.50% and Series II shares to 1.75% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual

 

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fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $16,777.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $50,000 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $279,719 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

  Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
  Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
  Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

 

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The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Investments in Securities                                     

U.S. Dollar Denominated Bonds & Notes

  $        $ 159,621,881        $ 0        $ 159,621,881  

Exchange-Traded Fund

    3,720,600                            3,720,600  

Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests

             1,394,783          812,000          2,206,783  

Non-U.S. Dollar Denominated Bonds & Notes

             970,562                   970,562  

U.S. Treasury Securities

             369,611                   369,611  

Preferred Stock

             123,900                   123,900  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

    9          987                   996  

Money Market Funds

    3,522,769                            3,522,769  

Total Investments in Securities

    7,243,378          162,481,724          812,000          170,537,102  
Other Investments - Assets*                                     

Swap Agreements

             166,249                   166,249  
Other Investments - Liabilities*                                     

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

             (15,164                 (15,164

Total Other Investments

             151,085                   151,085  

Total Investments

  $ 7,243,378        $ 162,632,809        $ 812,000        $ 170,688,187  

 

* Unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

NOTE 4—Derivative Investments

The Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) under which a fund may trade OTC derivatives. An OTC transaction entered into under an ISDA Master Agreement typically involves a collateral posting arrangement, payment netting provisions and close-out netting provisions. These netting provisions allow for reduction of credit risk through netting of contractual obligations. The enforceability of the netting provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement depends on the governing law of the ISDA Master Agreement, among other factors.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End

The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of December 31, 2017:

 

    Value  
Derivative Assets   Credit
Risk
       Currency
Risk
       Total  

Unrealized appreciation on swap agreements — Centrally Cleared(a)

  $ 166,249        $        $ 166,249  

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

    (166,249                 (166,249

Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements

  $        $        $  
           
    Value  
Derivative Liabilities   Credit
Risk
       Currency
Risk
       Total  

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

  $        $ (15,164      $ (15,164

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

                       

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

  $        $ (15,164      $ (15,164

 

(a)  The daily variation margin receivable at period-end is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The table below reflects the Fund’s exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative transactions as of December 31, 2017.

 

    Financial
Derivative
Assets
     Financial
Derivative Liabilities
            Collateral
(Received)/Pledged
        
Counterparty  

Forward

Foreign Currency
Contracts

    

Forward

Foreign Currency
Contracts

     Net value of
Derivatives
     Non-Cash      Cash      Net
Amount
 

Barclays Bank PLC

  $      $ (15,164    $ (15,164    $      $      $ (15,164

Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended December 31, 2017

The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:

 

    Location of Gain (Loss) on
Statement of Operations
 
     Credit
Risk
       Currency
Risk
       Interest Rate
Risk
       Total  

Realized Gain (Loss):

                

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $        $ (110,931      $        $ (110,931

Futures contracts

                      (413,456        (413,456

Swap agreements

    125,387                            125,387  

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

                

Forward foreign currency contracts

             (23,828                 (23,828

Futures contracts

                      24,152          24,152  

Swap agreements

    166,249                            166,249  

Total

  $ 291,636        $ (134,759      $ (389,304      $ (232,427

The table below summarizes the twelve month average notional value of forward foreign currency contracts, the four month average notional value of futures contracts and the nine month average notional value of swap agreements outstanding during the period.

 

    

Forward

Foreign Currency

Contracts

       Futures
Contracts
       Swap
Agreements
 

Average notional value

  $ 1,557,263        $ 11,305,758        $ 6,662,556  

NOTE 5—Investments in Affiliates

The Fund’s Adviser and the adviser for PowerShares Senior Loan Portfolio are subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd. and therefore, PowerShares Senior Loan Portfolio is considered to be affiliated with the Fund. The following is a summary of the transactions in, and earnings from, investments in PowerShares Senior Loan Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

     Value
12/31/16
     Purchases
at Cost
     Proceeds
from Sales
     Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
     Realized
Gain (Loss)
     Value
12/31/17
     Dividend
Income
 

PowerShares Senior Loan Portfolio

  $ 1,868,800      $ 1,167,000      $ (3,018,690    $ (13,832    $ (3,278    $      $ 42,615  

NOTE 6—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 7—Cash Balances

The Fund may borrow for leveraging in an amount up to 5% of the Fund’s total assets (excluding the amount borrowed) at the time the borrowing is made. In doing so, the Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank

 

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at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets.

NOTE 8—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 8,003,303        $ 7,202,263  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 8,681,610  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — investments

    (3,442,953

Net unrealized appreciation — foreign currencies

    10,306  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (71,694

Capital loss carryforward

    (10,505,247

Shares of beneficial interest

    177,501,503  

Total net assets

  $ 172,173,525  

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales and forward foreign currency contracts.

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund has a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017, which expires as follows:

 

Capital Loss Carryforward*  
Expiration   Short-Term        Long-Term        Total  

Not subject to expiration

  $ 4,402,615        $ 6,102,632        $ 10,505,247  

 

* Capital loss carryforward as of the date listed above is reduced for limitations, if any, to the extent required by the Internal Revenue Code and may be further limited depending upon a variety of factors, including the realization of net unrealized gains or losses as of the date of any reorganization.

NOTE 9—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $130,050,537 and $133,350,219, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 5,458,351  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (8,901,304

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments

  $ (3,442,953

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $174,572,731.

 

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Note 10—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of expired capital loss carryforward and swap agreements income on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $152,793, undistributed net realized gain (loss) was increased by $3,099,154 and shares of beneficial interest was decreased by $3,251,947. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 11—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    11,501,884      $ 63,906,862        17,324,848      $ 92,655,603  

Series II

    2,531,262        13,924,938        4,567,922        24,054,376  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    829,113        4,535,246        774,024        4,133,290  

Series II

    637,511        3,468,057        577,961        3,068,973  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (15,263,276      (84,022,570      (15,111,083      (80,468,968

Series II

    (1,841,220      (10,117,237      (3,757,906      (19,637,523

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    (1,604,726    $ (8,304,704      4,375,766      $ 23,805,751  

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 68% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 12—Financial Highlights

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(a)
    Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                       

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 5.40     $ 0.26     $ 0.08     $ 0.34     $ (0.23   $ 5.51       6.30   $ 80,372       0.99 %(d)      1.00 %(d)      4.73 %(d)      73

Year ended 12/31/16

    5.06       0.28       0.28       0.56       (0.22     5.40       11.21       94,653       0.96       0.96       5.25       99  

Year ended 12/31/15

    5.53       0.29       (0.46     (0.17     (0.30     5.06       (3.17     73,594       1.03       1.03       5.23       99  

Year ended 12/31/14

    5.70       0.29       (0.19     0.10       (0.27     5.53       1.73       94,345       0.92       0.98       5.11       103  

Year ended 12/31/13

    5.61       0.33       0.05       0.38       (0.29     5.70       7.01       98,455       0.81       1.03       5.79       74  

Series II

                       

Year ended 12/31/17

    5.36       0.25       0.07       0.32       (0.22     5.46       5.93       91,802       1.24 (d)      1.25 (d)      4.48 (d)      73  

Year ended 12/31/16

    5.03       0.26       0.28       0.54       (0.21     5.36       10.83       82,971       1.21       1.21       5.00       99  

Year ended 12/31/15

    5.50       0.27       (0.45     (0.18     (0.29     5.03       (3.37     70,840       1.28       1.28       4.98       99  

Year ended 12/31/14

    5.67       0.28       (0.19     0.09       (0.26     5.50       1.59       59,683       1.17       1.23       4.86       103  

Year ended 12/31/13

    5.59       0.32       0.05       0.37       (0.29     5.67       6.76       44,416       1.06       1.28       5.54       74  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. For the period ended December 31, 2013, the portfolio turnover calculation excludes the value of securities purchased of $32,385,318 and sold of $10,521,731 in the effort to realign the Fund’s portfolio holdings after the reorganization of Invesco V.I. High Yield Securities Fund into the Fund.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $98,741 and $88,178 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. High Yield Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as such auditor.

 

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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class   Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
    ACTUAL     HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before
expenses)
    Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
    Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
    Expenses
Paid During
Period2
   
Series I   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.40     $ 5.81     $ 1,019.46     $ 5.80       1.14
Series II     1,000.00       1,021.20       7.08       1,018.20       7.07       1.39  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    0.34

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0.03

 

  * The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

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Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund

 

 

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The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

    A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246 or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/ proxysearch. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

 

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus and variable product prospectus, which contain more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read each carefully before investing.

 

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

  Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                                                               VIIGR-AR-1                02082018     1223


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund (the Fund) underperformed the Custom Invesco International Growth Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

    Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares

      23.00

Series II Shares

      22.73

MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index (Broad Market Index)

      27.19

Custom Invesco International Growth Index (Style-Specific Index)

      32.01

Lipper VUF International Large-Cap Growth Funds Index (Peer Group Index)

      24.53

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Invesco, FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

 

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Global equity markets delivered positive, and in many cases double-digit, returns over the year ended December 31, 2017. These gains were broadly driven by firming global economic growth, as well as stronger corporate fundamentals. After trailing international markets for the first three quarters of the year, the US equity market outperformed international markets in the fourth quarter. US equity markets received a boost from the prospect of sweeping individual and corporate tax cuts, with a final tax bill approved by Congress in December.

    In developed markets, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) met in December and increased the benchmark fed funds target rate by 0.25% to a target range of

1.25% to 1.50%.1 Combined with two other interest rate increases earlier in 2017, the Fed’s decision reflects a more constructive outlook for the US economy. In contrast, the European Central Bank held rates steady at 0% throughout 2017 and maintained its generous bond buying program through at least September 2018, or beyond, until it sees a sustained adjustment in the path of inflation.

 

    Most emerging markets continued to perform well during 2017. In addition to the improving global economic outlook, other positive tailwinds included reduced expectations for a major shift in US trade policy as well as stronger oil prices. Oil moved higher on production restraint by OPEC and Russia, benefiting commodity-driven emerging markets.

    At the close of 2017, equity market valuations in developed and emerging markets appeared relatively full in absolute terms, but non-US equity markets were trading at a material discount to the US. In sum, while valuations were not cheap, recent earnings growth and upward earnings revisions improved in many non-US developed markets. Interestingly, while 2017 marked the eighth year of the global bull market, we saw a shift in leadership as international stocks outperformed US stocks for the year. Prior to 2017, international stocks had trailed US stocks for four consecutive years and in six of the last seven years.

    Regardless of the macroeconomic environment, we remain focused on our bottom-up investment approach of identifying attractive companies that we believe

 

have sustainable earnings growth, efficient capital allocation and attractive prices.

    During the reporting period, Fund holdings in the consumer staples sector outperformed those of the style-specific benchmark and were among the most significant contributors to the Fund’s relative performance. Within this sector, the Fund’s food and beverage holdings showed particular strength.

    From an individual securities perspective, Kweichow Moutai, a Chinese spirits company, was the top contributor to Fund performance for the reporting period. Moutai’s strong performance was driven by a growing demand from young Chinese consumers for the company’s iconic grain liquor products. The company’s investment in marketing campaigns has been successful in attracting a new set of affluent consumers who buy Moutai for social events, leading to record revenues for the company. Toward the end of the reporting period, we took profits and trimmed our position in Moutai as we believed valuations started to appear a little stretched.

    The Fund’s holdings in the information technology sector, however, under-performed those of the style-specific benchmark and were the most significant detractors from the Fund’s relative performance over the reporting period. Not owning two of the style-specific benchmark’s best-performing stocks over the reporting period – China-based Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group – was a meaningful drag on relative returns. The market showed little concern for valuation over the year, with investors accepting very high valuations for these types of momentum growth stocks. The Fund did not hold these names because we believed elevated valuations did not offer attractive risk-reward profiles.

 
Portfolio Composition

By sector

% of total net assets

Financials

  

24.6%

Information Technology

  

19.4   

Industrials

  

16.6   

Consumer Staples

  

14.3   

Consumer Discretionary

  

7.9   

Health Care

  

4.1   

Energy

  

4.0   

Materials

  

2.2   

Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

  

6.9   

Top 10 Equity Holdings*

% of total net assets

  1. Deutsche Boerse AG   

3.0%

  2. SAP S.E.

  

2.9   

  3. RELX PLC

  

2.7   

  4. CGI Group Inc.-Class A

  

2.7   

  5. Broadcom Ltd.

  

2.5   

  6. British American Tobacco PLC

  

2.4   

  7. Schneider Electric S.E.

  

2.3   

  8. NAVER Corp.

  

2.2   

  9. Amcor Ltd.

  

2.2   

10. CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

  

2.2   

 

Total Net Assets   $2.1 billion
Total Number of Holdings*   64

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

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    Fund holdings in the consumer discretionary and health care sectors under-performed those of the style-specific benchmark and detracted from relative performance, as well. Israel-based pharmaceutical maker Teva Pharmaceutical Industries was the largest individual detractor for the reporting period. Teva reported disappointing results over the year, largely due to a tough pricing environment for generic drugs. Management reduced revenue and cash flow guidance for Teva’s fiscal year, citing the Food and Drug Administration’s delayed approval on new generic drugs. We sold most of our position in Teva in the third quarter of 2017 and exited the remaining position in October, as we became convinced that it no longer aligned with our earnings, quality and valuation (EQV) approach.

    The Fund’s cash position in a strong upmarket environment dragged on relative results, as well. As the market moved higher, we trimmed and/or sold a number of stocks because of increased valuations. Although we did initiate several new positions in the Fund, we found it challenging to redeploy all the proceeds because valuation is such an integral part of our EQV approach and many high-quality stocks remained very expensive.

    During the year, we continued to look for opportunities to improve the growth potential and quality of the Fund’s portfolio by adding companies based on our EQV outlook for each company. There were several new additions to the portfolio, including Brazilian banking and financial services company Banco Bradesco, Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo, South Korean internet content service operator NAVER and Brazilian educational company Kroton Educacional.

    Over the reporting period, we reduced our weighting in the consumer discretionary sector, particularly in media companies, under the growing concern that advertising agencies and television operations in Europe were facing stronger structural headwinds than some believe. We exited our positions in advertising agencies WPP and Publicis Groupe after consistently trimming these positions since 2016. We also exited our position in SKY as the likelihood that the company would be acquired by 21st Century Fox decreased, while at the same time, paid subscription television fundamentals worsened. In contrast, we increased the Fund’s exposure to the financials sector with the addition of Dutch multinational financial services company ING Groep, Banco Bradesco and Intesa Sanpaolo.

    As always, regardless of the macroeconomic environment, we remain focused on a bottom-up investment approach of identifying attractive companies that fit our EQV-focused investment process. We continue to look for companies that exhibit the following characteristics: strong organic growth; high returns on capital; pricing power; strong balance sheets; cash generation; and reasonable valuations. In addition, we continue to favor companies that are able to consistently generate cash during weak economic environments. We believe that this balanced EQV-focused approach may help deliver attractive returns over the long term.

    We thank you for your continued investment in Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund.

1   Source: US Federal Reserve

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

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Clas Olsson

 

Portfolio Manager and Chief Investment Officer of Invesco’s International and Global

Growth Team, is manager of Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund. He joined Invesco in 1994. Mr. Olsson became a commissioned officer at the Royal Swedish Naval Academy in 1988. He also earned a BBA from The University of Texas at Austin.

 

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Brent Bates

 

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. International Growth

Fund. He joined Invesco in 1996. Mr. Bates earned a BBA from Texas A&M University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

 

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Matthew Dennis

 

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. International Growth

Fund. He joined Invesco in 2000. Mr. Dennis earned a BA in economics from The University of Texas at Austin and an MS in finance from Texas A&M University.

 

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Mark Jason

 

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. International Growth

Fund. He joined Invesco in 2001. Mr. Jason earned a BS in finance and a BS in real estate from California State University, Northridge.

 

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Richard Nield

 

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. International Growth

Fund. He joined Invesco in 2000. Mr. Nield earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree in finance and international business from McGill University in Montreal.
 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

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1 Source: Lipper Inc.
2 Source(s): Invesco, FactSet Research Systems Inc.
3 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   

Series I Shares

         

Inception (5/5/93)

      7.40 %

10 Years

      3.42

  5 Years

      7.38

  1 Year

      23.00

Series II Shares

         

Inception (9/19/01)

      7.72 %

10 Years

      3.16

  5 Years

      7.12

  1 Year

      22.73

The performance of the Fund’s Series I and Series II share classes will differ primarily due to different class expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and

principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The net annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.92% and 1.17%, respectively.1 The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.93% and 1.18%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect

actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

    Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

1 Total annual Fund operating expenses after any contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser in effect through at least June 30, 2019. See current prospectus for more information.
 

 

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Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Depositary receipts risk. Investing in depositary receipts involves the same risks as direct investments in foreign securities. In addition, the underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications or pass through any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities to the holders of such receipts. The Fund may therefore receive less timely information or have less control than if it invested directly in the foreign issuer.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

 

    Emerging markets securities risk.

Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertain trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law and the enforcement of systems of taxation in many emerging market countries may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, investments in emerging markets securities may also be subject to additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information.

    Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    Geographic focus risk. The Fund may from time to time invest a substantial amount of its assets in securities of issuers located in a single country or a limited number of countries. Adverse economic, political or social conditions in those countries may therefore have a significant negative impact on the Fund’s investment performance.

    Growth investing risk. Growth stocks tend to be more expensive relative to the issuing company’s earnings or assets compared with other types of stock. As a

result, they tend to be more sensitive to changes in, or investors’ expectations of, the issuing company’s earnings and can be more volatile.

    Investing in the European Union risk. Investments in certain countries in the European Union are susceptible to high economic risks associated with high levels of debt, such as investments in sovereign debt of Greece, Italy and Spain. Efforts of the member states to further unify their economic and monetary policies may increase the potential for the downward movement of one member state’s market to cause a similar effect on other member states’ markets. Separately, the European Union faces issues involving its membership, structure, procedures and policies. The exit of one or more member states from the European Union, such as the United Kingdom (UK) which has announced its intention to exit, would place its currency and banking system in jeopardy. The exit by the UK or other member states will likely result in increased volatility, illiquidity and potentially lower economic growth in the affected markets, which will adversely affect the Fund’s investments.

    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.

    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. 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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    Mid-capitalization companies risk. Mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

    Preferred securities risk. Preferred securities are subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. Preferred securities also may be subordinated to bonds or other debt instruments, subjecting them to a greater risk of non-payment, may be less liquid than many other securities, such as common stocks, and generally offer no voting rights with respect to the issuer.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

The MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index is an index considered representative of developed and emerging market stock markets, excluding the US. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for nonresident investors.

    The Custom Invesco International Growth Index is composed of the MSCI EAFE Growth Index through February 28, 2013, and the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Growth Index thereafter.

    The Lipper VUF International Large-Cap Growth Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of international large-cap growth variable insurance underlying funds tracked by Lipper.

    The MSCI EAFE® Growth Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the growth stocks of Europe, Australasia and the Far East. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors.

    The MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Growth Index is a market capitalization weighted index that includes growth companies in developed and emerging markets throughout the world, excluding the US. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors.

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

Other information

CPA® and Certified Public Accountant® are trademarks owned by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

    The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

    Industry classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

    

 

 

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Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–93.12%

 

Australia–4.73%  

Amcor Ltd.

    3,858,093      $ 46,354,137  

Brambles Ltd.

    4,496,007        35,243,419  

CSL Ltd.

    151,428        16,665,319  
               98,262,875  
Brazil–6.15%  

B3 S.A.–Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão

    5,188,534        35,681,450  

Banco Bradesco S.A.–ADR

    3,309,450        33,888,768  

Cielo S.A.

    4,645,489        32,848,135  

Kroton Educacional S.A.

    4,557,713        25,316,806  
               127,735,159  
Canada–8.61%  

Canadian National Railway Co.

    278,269        22,947,396  

Cenovus Energy Inc.

    1,584,586        14,472,947  

CGI Group Inc.–Class A(a)

    1,033,899        56,182,116  

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

    32,485        17,299,316  

Great-West Lifeco Inc.

    618,170        17,262,922  

PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.

    935,571        23,863,797  

Suncor Energy, Inc.

    731,587        26,861,914  
               178,890,408  
China–2.27%  

Baidu, Inc.–ADR(a)

    75,579        17,701,357  

Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd.–Class A

    274,683        29,444,373  
               47,145,730  
Denmark–1.95%  

Carlsberg A/S–Class B

    338,151        40,506,405  
France–6.20%  

Essilor International S.A.

    170,138        23,464,924  

Pernod Ricard S.A.

    213,873        33,859,007  

Schneider Electric S.E.

    560,724        47,553,692  

Vinci S.A.

    160,845        16,409,858  

Vivendi S.A.

    275,505        7,410,951  
               128,698,432  
Germany–10.48%  

Allianz S.E.

    193,619        44,339,559  

Deutsche Boerse AG

    537,701        62,324,665  

Deutsche Post AG

    686,478        32,609,731  

GEA Group AG

    380,535        18,245,555  

SAP S.E.

    536,632        60,167,883  
               217,687,393  
Hong Kong–3.60%  

CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.

    3,564,268        44,753,509  

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.

    3,747,000        29,962,461  
               74,715,970  
     Shares      Value  
Italy–1.80%  

Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.

    6,606,459      $ 21,909,663  

Mediobanca S.p.A.

    1,363,085        15,437,079  
               37,346,742  
Japan–4.53%  

FANUC Corp.

    79,200        19,021,496  

Japan Tobacco Inc.

    623,800        20,103,113  

Kao Corp.

    304,300        20,577,454  

Keyence Corp.

    23,500        13,122,175  

Yahoo! Japan Corp.

    4,637,600        21,280,192  
               94,104,430  
Mexico–1.99%  

Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V.–ADR

    441,094        41,418,727  
Netherlands–2.62%  

ING Groep N.V.

    887,394        16,328,089  

Wolters Kluwer N.V.

    729,545        37,988,559  
               54,316,648  
Singapore–1.75%  

United Overseas Bank Ltd.

    1,846,500        36,425,163  
South Korea–3.32%  

NAVER Corp.

    57,038        46,489,657  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

    9,410        22,422,486  
               68,912,143  
Spain–1.73%  

Amadeus IT Group S.A.

    499,786        35,971,457  
Sweden–2.02%  

Investor AB–Class B

    920,276        41,857,224  
Switzerland–5.35%  

Cie Financiere Richemont S.A.

    235,739        21,347,781  

Julius Baer Group Ltd.

    634,104        38,789,488  

Kuehne + Nagel International AG

    68,367        12,083,934  

Novartis AG

    237,850        20,115,816  

UBS Group AG

    1,021,009        18,763,121  
               111,100,140  
Taiwan–2.13%  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
Ltd.–ADR

    1,114,584        44,193,256  
Thailand–2.01%  

Kasikornbank PCL–NVDR

    5,855,900        41,645,462  
Turkey–0.95%  

Akbank T.A.S.

    7,630,201        19,828,377  
United Kingdom–16.40%  

British American Tobacco PLC

    737,749        49,789,155  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Shares      Value  
United Kingdom–(continued)  

Compass Group PLC

    1,796,968      $ 38,854,299  

Informa PLC

    2,826,649        27,495,940  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC

    34,320,058        31,425,573  

Next PLC

    235,786        14,436,320  

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC

    289,410        27,034,778  

RELX PLC

    2,424,256        56,792,670  

Royal Dutch Shell PLC–Class B

    545,709        18,404,396  

Smith & Nephew PLC

    1,427,813        24,705,079  

Standard Life Aberdeen PLC

    2,915,795        17,187,260  

Unilever N.V.

    611,967        34,381,543  
               340,507,013  
United States–2.53%  

Broadcom Ltd.

    204,498        52,535,536  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $1,314,955,646)

 

     1,933,804,690  
     Shares      Value  

Money Market Funds–6.87%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class,
1.18%(b)

    49,903,490      $ 49,903,490  

Invesco Liquid Assets
Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40%(b)

    35,648,361        35,651,926  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–
Institutional Class, 1.17%(b)

    57,032,560        57,032,560  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $142,587,976)

 

     142,587,976  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–99.99% (Cost $1,457,543,622)

 

     2,076,392,666  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.01%

 

     225,022  

NET ASSETS–100.00%

 

   $ 2,076,617,688  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

ADR  

– American Depositary Receipt

NVDR  

– Non-Voting Depositary Receipt

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Non-income producing security.
(b)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value
(Cost $1,314,955,646)

  $ 1,933,804,690  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value and cost

    142,587,976  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $810,195)

    817,068  

Receivable for:

 

Fund shares sold

    1,804,766  

Dividends

    4,478,568  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    263,618  

Other assets

    190  

Total assets

    2,083,756,876  

Liabilities:

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

    2,040,147  

Fund shares reacquired

    1,561,112  

Accrued foreign taxes

    1,442,601  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    1,672,764  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    1,266  

Accrued other operating expenses

    127,674  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    293,624  

Total liabilities

    7,139,188  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 2,076,617,688  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 1,451,145,091  

Undistributed net investment income

    9,782,789  

Undistributed net realized gain (loss)

    (3,245,251

Net unrealized appreciation

    618,935,059  
    $ 2,076,617,688  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 627,894,360  

Series II

  $ 1,448,723,328  

Shares outstanding, no par value,
with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Series I

    15,740,358  

Series II

    36,836,045  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 39.89  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 39.33  

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $3,590,358)

  $ 42,756,626  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

    1,251,925  

Total investment income

    44,008,551  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    13,768,252  

Administrative services fees

    3,320,635  

Custodian fees

    589,714  

Distribution fees — Series II

    3,388,988  

Transfer agent fees

    86,915  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    46,391  

Reports to shareholders

    192,189  

Professional services fees

    77,636  

Other

    27,869  

Total expenses

    21,498,589  

Less: Fees waived

    (167,752

Net expenses

    21,330,837  

Net investment income

    22,677,714  

Realized and unrealized gain from:

 

Net realized gain from:

 

Investment securities

    63,271,402  

Foreign currencies

    285,294  
      63,556,696  

Change in net unrealized appreciation of:

 

Investment securities (net of foreign taxes of $1,102,800)

    306,777,428  

Foreign currencies

    267,871  
      307,045,299  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    370,601,995  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 393,279,709  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 22,677,714      $ 23,189,171  

Net realized gain (loss)

    63,556,696        (1,173,971

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    307,045,299        (36,501,234

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    393,279,709        (14,486,034

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (8,599,101      (7,627,878

Series ll

    (17,155,517      (14,078,193

Total distributions from net investment income

    (25,754,618      (21,706,071

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (25,091,564      (51,402,690

Series ll

    25,903,929        24,291,791  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

    812,365        (27,110,899

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    368,337,456        (63,303,004

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    1,708,280,232        1,771,583,236  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $9,782,789 and $12,559,820, respectively)

  $ 2,076,617,688      $ 1,708,280,232  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A. Security Valuations — Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional

 

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round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

 

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The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

J. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $250 million

    0.75%  

Over $250 million

    0.70%  

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.71%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed

 

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below) of Series I shares to 2.25% and Series II shares to 2.50% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $167,752.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $408,375 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $2,912,260 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

  Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
  Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
  Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period.

 

Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund


During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were transfers from Level 1 to Level 2 of $230,281,487 and from Level 2 to Level 1 of $209,646,165, due to foreign fair value adjustments.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Investments in Securities                                     

Australia

  $        $ 98,262,875        $        $ 98,262,875  

Brazil

    94,887,024          32,848,135                   127,735,159  

Canada

    178,890,408                            178,890,408  

China

    47,145,730                            47,145,730  

Denmark

             40,506,405                   40,506,405  

France

    64,734,882          63,963,550                   128,698,432  

Germany

    60,167,883          157,519,510                   217,687,393  

Hong Kong

    44,753,509          29,962,461                   74,715,970  

Italy

             37,346,742                   37,346,742  

Japan

    80,982,255          13,122,175                   94,104,430  

Mexico

    41,418,727                            41,418,727  

Netherlands

             54,316,648                   54,316,648  

Singapore

             36,425,163                   36,425,163  

South Korea

    46,489,657          22,422,486                   68,912,143  

Spain

             35,971,457                   35,971,457  

Sweden

             41,857,224                   41,857,224  

Switzerland

    58,905,304          52,194,836                   111,100,140  

Taiwan

    44,193,256                            44,193,256  

Thailand

             41,645,462                   41,645,462  

Turkey

    19,828,377                            19,828,377  

United Kingdom

    44,222,038          296,284,975                   340,507,013  

United States

    52,535,536                            52,535,536  

Money Market Funds

    142,587,976                            142,587,976  

Total Investments

  $ 1,021,742,562        $ 1,054,650,104        $        $ 2,076,392,666  

NOTE 4—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 5—Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

 

Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund


NOTE 6—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 25,754,618        $ 21,706,071  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 31,709,530  

Undistributed long-term gain

    11,420,956  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    582,512,532  

Net unrealized appreciation — foreign currencies

    86,015  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (256,436

Shares of beneficial interest

    1,451,145,091  

Total net assets

  $ 2,076,617,688  

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to wash sales and passive foreign investment companies.

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 7—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $612,010,589 and $646,287,366, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 597,001,652  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (14,489,120

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 582,512,532  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $1,493,880,134.

NOTE 8—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of foreign currency transactions, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $299,873 and undistributed net realized gain (loss) was decreased by $299,873. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

 

Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund


NOTE 9—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    2,055,141      $ 75,392,382        2,604,909      $ 86,162,855  

Series II

    5,918,465        210,230,623        8,332,304        275,601,981  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    220,254        8,521,626        219,998        7,587,737  

Series II

    449,451        17,155,517        413,456        14,078,193  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (2,968,744      (109,005,572      (4,361,304      (145,153,282

Series II

    (5,526,752      (201,482,211      (8,151,842      (265,388,383

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    147,815      $ 812,365        (942,479    $ (27,110,899

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 30% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 10—Financial Highlights

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
     Net
investment
income(a)
     Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Net asset
value, end
of period
     Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    

Ratio of
expenses
to average

net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed

    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
   

Ratio of net
investment
income

to average
net assets

    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 32.89      $ 0.49      $ 7.06     $ 7.55     $ (0.55   $ 39.89        23.00   $ 627,894        0.92 %(d)      0.93 %(d)      1.34 %(d)      34

Year ended 12/31/16

    33.49        0.50        (0.63     (0.13     (0.47     32.89        (0.45     540,460        0.95       0.96       1.51       18  

Year ended 12/31/15

    34.87        0.48        (1.33     (0.85     (0.53     33.49        (2.34     601,760        1.00       1.01       1.35       22  

Year ended 12/31/14

    35.32        0.56        (0.44     0.12       (0.57     34.87        0.33       647,530        1.01       1.02       1.58       26  

Year ended 12/31/13

    30.03        0.44        5.25       5.69       (0.40     35.32        19.01       686,305        1.01       1.02       1.37       24  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    32.44        0.40        6.96       7.36       (0.47     39.33        22.73       1,448,723        1.17 (d)      1.18 (d)      1.09 (d)      34  

Year ended 12/31/16

    33.04        0.41        (0.62     (0.21     (0.39     32.44        (0.70     1,167,820        1.20       1.21       1.26       18  

Year ended 12/31/15

    34.42        0.38        (1.31     (0.93     (0.45     33.04        (2.61     1,169,823        1.25       1.26       1.10       22  

Year ended 12/31/14

    34.88        0.47        (0.43     0.04       (0.50     34.42        0.09       1,079,488        1.26       1.27       1.33       26  

Year ended 12/31/13

    29.68        0.36        5.18       5.54       (0.34     34.88        18.72       1,062,929        1.26       1.27       1.12       24  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $593,441 and $1,355,595 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds

(Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as such auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class

 

Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)

    ACTUAL     HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before
expenses)
    

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

 
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    
Series I   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,076.80      $ 4.76     $ 1,020.62      $ 4.63        0.91
Series II     1,000.00       1,075.70        6.07       1,019.36        5.90        1.16  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    0

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0

Foreign Taxes per share

  $ 0.0683  

Foreign Source Income per share

  $ 0.8850  

 

  * The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund


 

 

LOGO

 

Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund

 

 

LOGO

 

 

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

    A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246 or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/ proxysearch. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

 

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus and variable product prospectus, which contain more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read each carefully before investing.

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

 

Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                                                   I-VIMGV-AR-1         02082018     1421

 


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund (the Fund) underperformed the Russell 1000 Value Index.

    Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares       10.56
Series II Shares       10.33
Russell 1000 Value Index (Broad Market Index)       13.66
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index (Style-Specific Index)       4.00
Lipper VUF Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds Index (Peer Group Index)       16.46

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Despite highly destructive hurricanes that threatened to derail a years-long economic recovery, the US economy continued to expand throughout the year ended December 31, 2017. Gross domestic product – the value of all goods and services produced in the US – expanded in the first three quarters of 2017. Inflation remained subdued even as unemployment continued its multiyear decline.

    Given signs of an improving economy, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the reporting period, most recently in December 2017; each rate hike was 25 basis points. (A basis point is 0.01%.) The Fed pledged that “realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation” will guide its future actions. At the close of the reporting period, Fed policy remained accommodative, and the fed funds target rate stood at a range of 1.25% to 1.50%.1

    Higher inventories and a worsening outlook caused oil prices and many energy

stocks to decline during the first half of 2017. However, oil prices rose significantly in the second half of the reporting period as expectations for lower supplies increased, partly due to continued OPEC production cuts, and demand began normalizing.

    Major US stock market indexes repeatedly hit all-time highs throughout the reporting period. The stock market rally that began after the 2016 presidential election continued throughout the reporting period, fueled by generally positive economic data, strong corporate earnings and improved consumer confidence. Finally, after much debate in Congress, a tax reform bill was signed into law in December 2017. While its enactment further strengthened stocks, its effect on the US economy remained uncertain.

    For the reporting period as a whole, financials, consumer discretionary and telecommunication services were the strongest-performing sectors for the Fund, while consumer staples and materials were the weakest-performing sectors for the Fund, relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index.

 

    During the year, the financials sector was the largest contributor to the Fund’s performance versus the Russell 1000 Value Index due to strong stock selection in and overweight exposure to the sector. Specifically, Citigroup, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley were the Fund’s top contributors. These companies benefited from investor optimism about future interest rates, an improving economy and lower corporate tax rates. Financials also benefited when the Fed’s Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review was better than expected, providing a favorable view of the financial strength of US banks and their ability to return capital to their shareholders.

    Stock selection in the consumer discretionary sector also benefited the Fund’s performance relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index during the year. Carnival was a key contributor in this sector. The stock performed well and posted a return of over 30% for the reporting period, leading the cruise operator to raise its outlook after reporting better pricing and strong forward-booking volumes for 2017. Michael Kors also contributed to the Fund’s relative results. Mid-year, the company reported better-than-expected results and a better revenue outlook due to fewer promotions and increased sales within its high end product lines.

    Stock selection in the telecommunication services sector, as well as underweight exposure relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index, contributed to Fund performance during the year. The Fund’s lack of exposure to some of the weaker-performing names in the sector, namely AT&T, helped on a relative basis, as the sector posted negative returns for the reporting period. Similarly, the Fund’s lack of exposure to the real estate sector also contributed to relative returns. The Fund

 
Portfolio Composition
By sector       % of total net assets
Financials       28.0
Energy       11.9

Information

Technology

      11.1
Health Care       10.8
Consumer
Discretionary
      8.5
Unknown       7.4
Consumer Staples       5.0
Industrials       4.3
Telecommunication Services       2.6
Materials       1.7
Real Estate       1.4
Utilities       0.8
Money Market Funds    
Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities       6.5
Top 10 Equity Holdings*   % of total net assets 
  1.   Citigroup Inc.       3.6
  2.   Bank of America Corp.       3.0
  3.   JPMorgan Chase & Co.       2.5
  4.   Morgan Stanley       2.0
  5.   Citizens Financial Group, Inc.       1.7
  6.   Royal Dutch Shell PLC-Class A       1.5
  7.   Oracle Corp.       1.5
  8.   Occidental Petroleum Corp.       1.4
  9.   Devon Energy Corp.       1.3
10.   General Motors Co.       1.3
Total Net Assets     $ 45.6 million 
Total Number of Holdings*       256 

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund


remained materially underweight in these sectors because we believed they were overvalued because investors had driven stock prices up in a quest for yield in a low-interest rate environment.

    Stock selection within the industrials sector contributed to the Fund’s performance relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index during the reporting period. CSX, a rail-based transportation services firm, was one of the top contributors as the stock posted a return of over 50% for the fiscal year. Early in 2017, the company announced the arrival of Hunter Harrison, a highly respected chief executive officer (CEO) within the industry, and the stock rallied on investors’ expectations of improved profitability. Mr. Harrison passed away in December; however, the company quickly appointed a new experienced CEO with a history of working with Mr. Harrison for many years. Material underweight exposure to General Electric was also a driver of relative Fund performance as the stock posted a negative return for the year. We sold our position in the company during the reporting period.

    Stock selection within the consumer staples sector was a large detractor from relative Fund performance for the reporting period. Walgreens Boots Alliance posted a negative return for the year after rumors emerged that Amazon (not a Fund holding) may be entering the pharmacy space, driving investor concerns.

    Stock selection in the materials sector also detracted from the Fund’s performance versus the Russell 1000 Value Index during the reporting period. Within the sector, the largest detractor was The Mosaic Company, a phosphate and potash supplier. During the first half of 2017, the stock price fell after the company reported sales and profits had decreased sharply year over year. Operating earnings were down due to lower phosphate and potash prices caused by excessive supply.

    The Fund’s underweight allocation to the utilities sector also detracted from performance relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index during the reporting period. The Fund remained materially underweight in this sector because we believed it was overvalued.

    The Fund uses high grade bonds as a source of income and to dampen return volatility. Although the bond portion of the Fund posted positive returns for the reporting period, bonds generally underperformed equities and detracted from Fund performance relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index. Similarly, the

Fund’s allocation to convertible securities posted positive returns on an absolute basis, but detracted from relative performance as convertibles underperformed the Russell 1000 Value Index. The Fund’s cash position was a detractor in a strong equity market.

    We used forward foreign currency contracts for the purpose of hedging currency exposure of non-US-based companies held in the portfolio. Forward foreign currency contracts were used solely for the purpose of hedging and not for speculative purposes or leverage. The use of forward foreign currency contracts had a negative impact on the Fund’s performance, largely due to the weakness of the US dollar compared to the foreign currencies in which the Fund’s non-US holdings were denominated.

    As part of our mandate, and to potentially reduce portfolio volatility during a market downturn, we sold short S&P 500 futures contracts during the reporting period for the purpose of reducing equity exposure in the Fund. Derivatives were used solely for the purpose of reducing volatility and not for speculative purposes. The use of S&P 500 futures contracts had a slight negative impact on the Fund’s absolute performance, but also reduced volatility relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index for the reporting period.

    At the end of the reporting period, the Fund’s largest overweight exposures relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index were in the financials and energy sectors, while the largest underweight exposures were in the real estate and utilities sectors.

    Thank you for your investment in Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund and for sharing our long-term investment horizon.

1 Source: US Federal Reserve

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

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Thomas Bastian

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is lead manager of Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility

Fund. He joined Invesco in 2010. Mr. Bastian earned a BA in accounting from St. John’s University and an MBA in finance from the University of Michigan.
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Chuck Burge

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund. He joined Invesco in 2002. Mr. Burge

earned a BS in economics from Texas A&M University and an MBA in finance and accounting from Rice University.
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Brian Jurkash

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund. He joined Invesco in 2000. Mr. Jurkash

earned a BBA degree in finance from Stephen F. Austin State University and an MBA in finance from the University of Houston.
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Sergio Marcheli

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund. He joined Invesco in 2010. Mr.

Marcheli earned a BBA from the University of Houston and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas.
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Duy Nguyen

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager and Chief Investment Officer of Invesco’s Global

Solutions Development and Implementation Team, is manager of Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund. He joined Invesco in 2000. Mr. Nguyen earned a BBA from The University of Texas at Austin and an MS from the University of Houston.
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Matthew Titus

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund.

He joined Invesco in 2016. Mr. Titus earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and an MBA from Ohio State University.
 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

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1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (12/30/94)       7.48
10 Years       4.77
  5 Years       9.83
  1 Year       10.56
Series II Shares          
Inception (4/30/04)       9.28 %
10 Years       4.51
  5 Years       9.56
  1 Year       10.33

The performance of the Fund’s Series I and Series II share classes will differ primarily due to different class expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and

principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The net annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 1.16% and 1.41%, respectively.1 The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 1.17% and 1.42%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect

actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

    Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

1 Total annual Fund operating expenses after any contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser in effect through at least June 30, 2019. See current prospectus for more information.
 

 

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Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund’s investment objective is both capital appreciation and current income while managing portfolio volatility.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Changing fixed income market conditions risk. The current low interest rate environment was created in part by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and certain foreign central banks keeping the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates near, at or below zero. Increases in the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. In addition, decreases in fixed income dealer market-making capacity may also potentially lead to heightened volatility and reduced liquidity in the fixed income markets. As a result, the value of the Fund’s investments and share price may decline. Changes in central bank policies could also result in higher than normal shareholder redemptions, which could potentially increase portfolio turnover and the Fund’s transaction costs.

    Convertible securities risk. The market values of convertible securities are affected by market interest rates, the risk of actual issuer default on interest or principal payments and the value of the underlying common stock into which the convertible security may be converted. Additionally, a convertible security is subject to the same types of market and issuer risks as apply to the underlying common stock. In addition, certain convertible securities are subject to involuntary conversions and may undergo principal write-downs upon the occurrence of certain triggering events, and, as a result, are subject to an increased risk of loss. Convertible securities may be rated below investment grade.

    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.

    Depositary receipts risk. Investing in depositary receipts involves the same risks as direct investments in foreign securities. In addition, the underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications or pass through any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities to the holders of such receipts. The Fund may therefore receive less timely information or have less control than if it invested directly in the foreign issuer.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular

market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

    Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    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 is no guarantee that the portfolio manager’s stock selection process will produce lower volatility than the broader markets in which the Fund invests. In addition, the Fund’s investment strategy to seek lower volatility may cause the Fund to underperform the broader markets in which the Fund invests during market rallies. Such underperformance could be significant during sudden or significant market rallies. 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.

    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. Individual stock prices tend to go up and down more dramatically than those of certain other types of investments, such

 

 

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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.

    Preferred securities risk. Preferred securities are subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. Preferred securities also may be subordinated to bonds or other debt instruments, subjecting them to a greater risk of non-payment, may be less liquid than many other securities, such as common stocks, and generally offer no voting rights with respect to the issuer.

    Real estate investment trust risk/real estate risk. Investments in real estate related instruments may be affected by economic, legal, cultural, environmental or technological factors that affect property values, rents or occupancies of real estate related to the Fund’s holdings. Shares of real estate related companies, which tend to be small- and mid-cap companies, may be more volatile and less liquid.

    Sector focus risk. The Fund may from time to time invest a significant amount of its assets (i.e. over 25%) in one market sector or group of related industries. In this event, the Fund’s performance will depend to a greater extent on the overall condition of the sector or group of industries and there is increased risk that the Fund will lose significant value if conditions adversely affect that sector or group of industries.

    Short position risk. Because the Fund’s potential loss on a short position arises from increases in the value of the asset sold short, the Fund will incur a loss on a short position, which is theoretically unlimited, if the price of the asset sold short increases from the short sale price. The counterparty to a short position or other market factors may prevent the Fund from closing out a short position at a desirable time or price and may reduce or eliminate any gain or result in a loss. In a rising market, the Fund’s short positions will cause the Fund to underperform the overall market and its peers that do not engage in shorting. If the Fund holds both long and short positions, and both positions decline simultaneously, the short positions will not provide any buffer (hedge) from declines in value of the Fund’s long positions. Certain types of short positions involve leverage, which may exaggerate any losses, potentially more than the actual cost of the investment, and will increase the volatility of the Fund’s returns.

    Small- and mid-capitalization companies risks. Small- and mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions, may have little or no operating history or track

record of success, and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

    Value investing style risk. A value investing style subjects the Fund to the risk that the valuations never improve or that the returns on value equity securities are less than returns on other styles of investing or the overall stock market.

    Volatility management risk. The Adviser’s strategy for managing portfolio volatility may not produce the desired result and there can be no guarantee that the Fund will maintain its target volatility level. Additionally, maintenance of the target volatility level will not ensure that the Fund will deliver competitive returns. The use of derivatives in connection with the Fund’s managed volatility strategy may expose the Fund to losses (some of which may be sudden) that it would not have otherwise been exposed to if it had only invested directly in equity and/or fixed income securities. Efforts to manage the Fund’s volatility could limit the Fund’s gains in rising markets and may expose the Fund to costs to which it would otherwise not have been exposed. The Adviser uses a combination of proprietary and third-party systems and risk models to help it estimate the Fund’s expected volatility, which may perform differently than expected and may negatively affect performance and the ability of the Fund to maintain its volatility at or below its target maximum annual volatility level.

    Warrants risk. Warrants may be significantly less valuable or worthless on their expiration date and may also be postponed or terminated early, resulting in a partial or total loss. Warrants may also be illiquid.

    Zero coupon or pay-in-kind securities risk. The value, interest rates, and liquidity of non-cash paying instruments, such as zero coupon and pay-in-kind securities, are subject to greater fluctuation than other types of securities. The higher yields and interest rates on pay-in-kind securities reflect the payment deferral and increased credit risk associated with such instruments and that such investments may represent a higher credit risk than loans that periodically pay interest.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

The Russell 1000® Value Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of large-cap value stocks. The Russell 1000 Value Index is a trademark/service mark of the Frank Russell Co. Russell® is a trademark of the Frank Russell Co.

    The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government/Credit Index is a broad-based benchmark that includes investment-grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities.

    The Lipper VUF Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of mixed-asset target allocation growth variable insurance underlying funds tracked by Lipper.

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

    Industry classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–62.64%

 

Aerospace & Defense–0.97%  

General Dynamics Corp.

    2,177      $ 442,911  
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods–0.48%  

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd.(b)

    3,447        216,989  
Asset Management & Custody Banks–1.70%  

Northern Trust Corp.

    3,284        328,039  

State Street Corp.

    4,593        448,322  
               776,361  
Automobile Manufacturers–1.29%  

General Motors Co.

    14,306        586,403  
Biotechnology–0.44%  

Amgen Inc.

    1,141        198,420  
Broadcasting–0.16%  

CBS Corp.–Class B

    1,212        71,508  
Building Products–0.65%  

Johnson Controls International PLC

    7,736        294,819  
Cable & Satellite–1.36%  

Charter Communications, Inc.–Class A(b)

    739        248,274  

Comcast Corp.–Class A

    9,294        372,225  
               620,499  
Communications Equipment–1.76%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    13,343        511,037  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

    10,174        289,959  
               800,996  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–0.44%  

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(b)

    2,753        202,676  
Diversified Banks–9.12%  

Bank of America Corp.

    46,193        1,363,617  

Citigroup Inc.

    22,077        1,642,750  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    10,713        1,145,648  
               4,152,015  
Diversified Metals & Mining–0.52%  

BHP Billiton Ltd. (Australia)

    10,248        235,876  
Drug Retail–2.34%     

CVS Health Corp.

    7,601        551,073  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    7,062        512,842  
               1,063,915  
Electric Utilities–0.28%  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    4,143        126,859  
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–1.05%  

Agrium Inc. (Canada)

    2,019        232,185  

Mosaic Co. (The)

    9,568        245,515  
               477,700  
     Shares      Value  
Health Care Distributors–0.89%     

McKesson Corp.

    2,597      $ 405,002  
Health Care Equipment–1.44%  

Baxter International Inc.

    4,203        271,682  

Medtronic PLC

    4,788        386,631  
               658,313  
Home Improvement Retail–0.84%  

Kingfisher PLC (United Kingdom)

    84,164        383,728  
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–1.11%  

Carnival Corp.

    7,621        505,806  
Industrial Machinery–0.77%  

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    3,940        351,409  
Insurance Brokers–1.77%  

Aon PLC

    2,576        345,184  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    2,394        194,848  

Willis Towers Watson PLC

    1,763        265,666  
               805,698  
Integrated Oil & Gas–3.54%  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    8,343        614,545  

Royal Dutch Shell PLC–Class A (United Kingdom)

    20,159        674,973  

TOTAL S.A. (France)

    5,892        325,080  
               1,614,598  
Integrated Telecommunication Services–0.62%  

Orange S.A. (France)

    4,166        72,289  

Verizon Communications Inc.

    3,950        209,074  
               281,363  
Internet Software & Services–0.86%  

eBay Inc.(b)

    10,443        394,119  
Investment Banking & Brokerage–3.50%  

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

    6,112        313,973  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

    1,489        379,338  

Morgan Stanley

    17,178        901,330  
               1,594,641  
IT Consulting & Other Services–0.88%  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.–Class A

    5,627        399,629  
Managed Health Care–0.64%  

Anthem, Inc.

    1,304        293,413  
Multi-Line Insurance–1.03%  

American International Group, Inc.

    7,857        468,120  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–1.66%  

Baker Hughes, a GE Co.

    7,394        233,946  

TechnipFMC PLC (United Kingdom)

    16,649        521,280  
               755,226  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Shares
     Value  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–4.60%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    8,347      $ 447,733  

Apache Corp.

    13,171        556,080  

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (Canada)

    13,614        486,547  

Devon Energy Corp.

    14,651        606,551  
               2,096,911  
Other Diversified Financial Services–0.54%  

Voya Financial, Inc.

    4,937        244,233  
Packaged Foods & Meats–0.80%  

Mondelez International, Inc.–Class A

    8,535        365,298  
Pharmaceuticals–3.82%  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    4,297        263,320  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    6,288        353,826  

Novartis AG (Switzerland)

    4,162        351,995  

Pfizer Inc.

    13,880        502,734  

Sanofi (France)

    3,113        268,029  
               1,739,904  
Railroads–1.05%  

CSX Corp.

    8,715        479,412  
Regional Banks–4.95%  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    18,085        759,208  

Comerica Inc.

    2,625        227,876  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    16,555        502,279  

First Horizon National Corp.

    12,043        240,740  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    3,646        526,081  
               2,256,184  
Semiconductors–1.71%  

Intel Corp.

    8,041        371,173  

QUALCOMM Inc.

    6,373        407,999  
               779,172  
Systems Software–1.45%  

Oracle Corp.

    13,953        659,698  
Tobacco–1.10%  

Philip Morris International Inc.

    4,736        500,358  
Wireless Telecommunication Services–0.51%  

Vodafone Group PLC–ADR (United Kingdom)

    7,285        232,391  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $22,054,392)

 

     28,532,573  
    Principal
Amount
        

Bonds & Notes–23.23%

 

Aerospace & Defense–0.23%  

Northrop Grumman Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 1.75%, 06/01/2018

  $ 80,000        79,953  

Precision Castparts Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 1.25%, 01/15/2018

    25,000        24,993  
               104,946  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Air Freight & Logistics–0.01%  

United Parcel Service, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 3.40%, 11/15/2046

  $ 4,000      $ 3,875  
Airlines–0.13%  

American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2014-1, Class A, Sr. Sec. First Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 3.70%, 04/01/2028

    20,768        21,287  

United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2014-2, Class A, Sr. Sec. First Lien Pass Through Ctfs., 3.75%, 09/03/2026

    26,559        27,552  

Virgin Australia Pass Through Trust (Australia), Series 2013-1, Class A, Sec. Gtd. Pass Through Ctfs., 5.00%, 04/23/2025(c)

    8,744        9,116  
               57,955  
Application Software–0.83%  

Citrix Systems, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 0.50%, 04/15/2019

    117,000        151,588  

Nuance Communications, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 1.00%, 12/15/2022(d)

    127,000        121,841  

RealPage, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 1.50%, 11/15/2022(c)

    24,000        29,820  

Workday, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 0.25%, 10/01/2022(c)

    75,000        74,344  
               377,593  
Asset Management & Custody Banks–0.77%  

Apollo Management Holdings L.P., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.00%, 05/30/2024(c)

    40,000        40,977  

Blackstone Holdings Finance Co. LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.00%, 06/15/2044(c)

    150,000        173,714  

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.00%, 01/15/2025

    25,000        25,689  

Carlyle Holdings Finance LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 3.88%, 02/01/2023(c)

    15,000        15,368  

KKR Group Finance Co. III LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Bonds, 5.13%, 06/01/2044(c)

    85,000        94,355  
               350,103  
Automobile Manufacturers–0.55%  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.13%, 08/04/2025

    200,000        207,130  

General Motors Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 6.60%, 04/01/2036

    16,000        19,537  

General Motors Financial Co., Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.25%, 03/01/2026

    21,000        23,124  
               249,791  
Biotechnology–0.86%  

AbbVie Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.50%, 05/14/2035

    38,000        41,835  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., Sr. Unsec. Sub. Conv. Notes, 1.50%, 10/15/2020

    117,000        139,157  

Celgene Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.63%, 05/15/2044

    100,000        107,012  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Biotechnology–(continued)  

Gilead Sciences, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.40%, 12/01/2021

  $ 25,000      $ 26,674  

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 2.25%, 05/15/2024(c)

    62,000        79,321  
               393,999  
Brewers–0.50%  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Finance, Inc. (Belgium), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,

    

2.65%, 02/01/2021

    30,000        30,170  

3.30%, 02/01/2023

    25,000        25,608  

4.70%, 02/01/2036

    45,000        50,620  

4.90%, 02/01/2046

    47,000        54,642  

Heineken NV (Netherlands), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 3.50%, 01/29/2028(c)

    35,000        35,770  

Molson Coors Brewing Co., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,
1.45%, 07/15/2019

    13,000        12,841  

4.20%, 07/15/2046

    16,000        16,357  
               226,008  
Broadcasting–1.15%  

Liberty Interactive LLC, Sr. Unsec. Conv. Deb., 1.75%, 10/05/2023(c)(d)

    85,000        98,547  

Liberty Media Corp.,
Sr. Unsec. Conv. Deb., 2.25%,
10/05/2021(d)

    55,000        57,544  

Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 1.38%, 10/15/2023

    299,000        345,554  

Liberty Formula One, Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 1.00%, 01/30/2023(c)

    20,000        22,425  
               524,070  
Cable & Satellite–0.82%  

Charter Communications Operating, LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp., Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Global Notes, 4.46%, 07/23/2022

    60,000        62,656  

Comcast Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 5.70%, 05/15/2018

    150,000        152,133  

DISH Network Corp., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 3.38%, 08/15/2026

    147,000        160,322  
               375,111  
Communications Equipment–0.82%  

Ciena Corp., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 4.00%, 12/15/2020

    75,000        98,062  

Finisar Corp., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 0.50%, 12/15/2021(d)

    39,000        36,368  

Viavi Solutions Inc.,
Sr. Unsec. Conv. Deb., 0.63%,
08/15/2018(d)

    167,000        172,427  

Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 1.00%, 03/01/2024(c)

    68,000        67,363  
               374,220  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Consumer Finance–0.06%  

American Express Co., Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 3.63%, 12/05/2024

  $ 18,000      $ 18,545  

Synchrony Financial, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.95%, 12/01/2027

    10,000        9,975  
               28,520  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–0.34%  

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 1.50%, 01/15/2022

    119,000        121,454  

Visa Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.15%, 12/14/2035

    30,000        33,348  
               154,802  
Diversified Banks–1.35%  

Bank of America Corp.,
Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Global Notes, 3.50%, 04/19/2026

    25,000        25,581  

Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Notes, 3.25%, 10/21/2027

    10,000        9,933  

Citigroup Inc.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.67%, 07/24/2028

    15,000        15,232  

Unsec. Sub. Notes,
4.00%, 08/05/2024

    60,000        62,650  

4.75%, 05/18/2046

    15,000        16,587  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Australia), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 2.25%, 03/10/2020(c)

    40,000        39,887  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.20%, 06/15/2026

    15,000        15,004  

4.26%, 02/22/2048

    10,000        10,841  

Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 4.25%, 10/01/2027

    15,000        15,970  

Series V, Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 5.00%(e)

    150,000        152,795  

U.S. Bancorp, Series W, Unsec. Sub. Medium-Term Notes, 3.10%, 04/27/2026

    10,000        9,938  

Wells Fargo & Co.,
Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Notes, 3.55%, 09/29/2025

    30,000        30,818  

Unsec. Sub. Medium-Term Notes, 4.10%, 06/03/2026

    95,000        99,699  

4.65%, 11/04/2044

    100,000        109,212  
               614,147  
Diversified Capital Markets–0.57%  

Credit Suisse AG (Switzerland), Sr. Unsec. Conv. Medium-Term Notes, 0.50%, 06/24/2024(c)

    260,000        257,842  
Diversified Chemicals–0.10%  

Eastman Chemical Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.70%, 01/15/2020

    43,000        43,296  
Drug Retail–0.17%  

CVS Health Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Bonds, 3.38%, 08/12/2024

    20,000        20,132  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Drug Retail–(continued)  

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes,
3.30%, 11/18/2021

  $ 32,000      $ 32,559  

4.50%, 11/18/2034

    24,000        25,117  
               77,808  
Electric Utilities–0.11%  

Duke Energy Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.10%, 06/15/2018

    40,000        40,015  

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Deb., 3.55%, 05/01/2027

    11,000        11,223  
               51,238  
Environmental & Facilities Services–0.06%  

Waste Management, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 3.90%, 03/01/2035

    25,000        26,272  
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–0.03%  

Monsanto Co., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.13%, 07/15/2019

    15,000        14,951  
Food Retail–0.00%  

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 4.50%, 07/26/2047(c)

    2,000        2,088  
Gas Utilities–0.02%  

NiSource Finance Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.38%, 05/15/2047

    9,000        9,897  
General Merchandise Stores–0.04%  

Dollar General Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.25%, 04/15/2023

    20,000        20,290  
Health Care Equipment–1.36%  

Becton, Dickinson and Co.,
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.88%, 05/15/2044

    170,000        182,211  

Sr. Unsec. Notes,
2.68%, 12/15/2019

    15,000        15,060  

DexCom, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 0.75%, 05/15/2022(c)

    88,000        83,105  

Insulet Corp., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 1.38%, 11/15/2024(c)

    13,000        13,203  

Medtronic, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,
3.15%, 03/15/2022

    58,000        59,434  

4.38%, 03/15/2035

    20,000        22,573  

NuVasive, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 2.25%, 03/15/2021

    80,000        94,200  

Wright Medical Group N.V., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 2.25%, 11/15/2021

    39,000        47,677  

Wright Medical Group, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Bonds, 2.00%, 02/15/2020

    99,000        102,032  
               619,495  
Health Care REIT’s–0.06%  

HCP, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.88%, 08/15/2024

    25,000        25,619  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Health Care Services–0.19%  

Express Scripts Holding Co., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 2.25%, 06/15/2019

  $ 30,000      $ 29,959  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings, Sr. Unsec. Notes,
3.20%, 02/01/2022

    33,000        33,673  

4.70%, 02/01/2045

    22,000        23,871  
               87,503  
Home Improvement Retail–0.06%  

Home Depot, Inc. (The), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.00%, 04/01/2021

    27,000        26,744  
Hotel and Resort REIT’s–0.02%  

Hospitality Properties Trust, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.50%, 06/15/2023

    10,000        10,466  
Insurance Brokers–0.01%  

Willis North America, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 3.60%, 05/15/2024

    5,000        5,089  
Integrated Oil & Gas–0.33%  

Chevron Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 1.37%, 03/02/2018

    77,000        76,950  

Occidental Petroleum Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.40%, 04/15/2026

    15,000        15,374  

Shell International Finance B.V. (Netherlands), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.00%, 05/10/2046

    37,000        39,471  

Suncor Energy Inc. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Notes, 3.60%, 12/01/2024

    18,000        18,419  
               150,214  
Integrated Telecommunication Services–1.44%  

AT&T Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.00%, 06/30/2022

    28,000        28,075  

3.40%, 05/15/2025

    15,000        14,768  

4.50%, 05/15/2035

    25,000        24,909  

4.90%, 08/14/2037

    69,000        70,181  

5.15%, 03/15/2042

    150,000        156,058  

4.80%, 06/15/2044

    40,000        39,678  

Telefónica Emisiones, S.A.U. (Spain), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 7.05%, 06/20/2036

    150,000        201,692  

Verizon Communications Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.40%, 11/01/2034

    120,000        122,561  
               657,922  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail–0.50%  

Amazon.com, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.80%, 12/05/2034

    9,000        10,588  

Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (China), Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 1.25%, 09/15/2019(d)

    113,000        115,684  

Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Deb., 1.00%, 07/05/2022(c)(d)

    53,000        53,132  

QVC, Inc., Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Global Notes, 5.45%, 08/15/2034

    50,000        50,334  
               229,738  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Internet Software & Services–0.14%  

eBay Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.50%, 03/09/2018

  $ 65,000      $ 65,064  
Investment Banking & Brokerage–1.00%  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),
Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.02%, 10/31/2038

    10,000        10,297  

Unsec. Sub. Notes,
4.25%, 10/21/2025

    27,000        28,240  

GS Finance Corp., Series 0001, Sr. Unsec. Conv. Medium-Term Notes, 0.25%, 07/08/2024

    198,000        204,603  

Morgan Stanley, Sr. Unsec. Medium-Term Global Notes,
2.38%, 07/23/2019

    175,000        175,246  

4.00%, 07/23/2025

    35,000        36,674  
               455,060  
Life & Health Insurance–0.58%  

Athene Global Funding, Sec. Notes, 2.88%, 10/23/2018(c)

    31,000        31,167  

4.00%, 01/25/2022(c)

    45,000        46,456  

Jackson National Life Global Funding, Sr. Sec. Notes,
2.10%, 10/25/2021(c)

    10,000        9,816  

3.25%, 01/30/2024(c)

    15,000        15,159  

Nationwide Financial Services Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 5.30%, 11/18/2044(c)

    50,000        59,491  

Prudential Financial, Inc., Jr. Unsec. Sub. Global Notes, 8.88%, 06/15/2068

    60,000        61,785  

Reliance Standard Life Global Funding II, Sr. Sec. First Lien Notes, 3.05%, 01/20/2021(c)

    20,000        20,279  

Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, Unsec. Sub. Notes, 4.27%, 05/15/2047(c)

    17,000        18,007  
               262,160  
Movies & Entertainment–0.17%  

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 2.50%, 05/15/2019

    61,000        79,033  
Multi-Line Insurance–0.18%  

American Financial Group, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.50%, 06/15/2047

    20,000        20,863  

American International Group, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.30%, 07/16/2019

    20,000        19,990  

4.38%, 01/15/2055

    40,000        40,887  
               81,740  
Office REIT’s–0.39%  

Government Properties Income Trust, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.00%, 07/15/2022

    25,000        25,173  

Highwoods Realty L.P., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 3.20%, 06/15/2021

    150,000        151,381  
               176,554  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Oil & Gas Drilling–0.21%  

Ensco Jersey Finance Ltd., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Bonds, 3.00%, 01/31/2024

  $ 73,000      $ 65,153  

Nabors Industries Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Notes, 0.75%, 01/15/2024(c)

    40,000        30,750  
               95,903  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–0.36%  

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 4.25%, 05/01/2022

    40,000        39,950  

Weatherford International Ltd., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Notes, 5.88%, 07/01/2021

    114,000        123,832  
               163,782  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–0.43%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 6.60%, 03/15/2046

    18,000        23,218  

Chesapeake Energy Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Notes, 5.50%, 09/15/2026(c)

    37,000        33,878  

Concho Resources Inc.,
Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 3.75%, 10/01/2027

    17,000        17,231  

4.88%, 10/01/2047

    19,000        20,844  

ConocoPhillips Co., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes,
2.88%, 11/15/2021

    46,000        46,570  

4.15%, 11/15/2034

    49,000        52,186  
               193,927  
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–0.83%  

Enable Midstream Partners, LP, Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.40%, 05/15/2019

    200,000        198,902  

Enbridge Inc. (Canada), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.50%, 12/01/2046

    16,000        19,298  

Energy Transfer, LP, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.90%, 03/15/2035

    19,000        18,837  

Enterprise Products Operating LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 2.55%, 10/15/2019

    20,000        20,069  

Kinder Morgan Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 5.30%, 12/01/2034

    23,000        24,588  

MPLX LP,
Sr. Unsec. Global Bonds, 4.50%, 07/15/2023

    65,000        68,745  

Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 5.50%, 02/15/2023

    25,000        25,758  
               376,197  
Other Diversified Financial Services–0.11%  

ERAC USA Finance LLC, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 2.35%, 10/15/2019(c)

    50,000        49,873  
Packaged Foods & Meats–0.11%  

General Mills, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.20%, 10/21/2019

    45,000        45,003  

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. (United Kingdom), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.13%, 11/15/2025

    3,000        3,184  
               48,187  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund


     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Pharmaceuticals–1.14%  

Allergan Funding SCS, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.85%, 06/15/2044

  $ 150,000      $ 161,035  

Bayer US Finance LLC (Germany), Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 3.00%, 10/08/2021(c)

    200,000        202,139  

Jazz Investments I Ltd., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Bonds, 1.88%, 08/15/2021

    76,000        76,427  

Medicines Co. (The), Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 2.75%, 07/15/2023

    37,000        34,017  

Mylan N.V., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 3.15%, 06/15/2021

    17,000        17,107  

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 2.38%, 04/01/2022(c)

    26,000        27,300  
               518,025  
Property & Casualty Insurance–0.48%  

Allstate Corp. (The), Sr. Unsec. Bonds, 3.28%, 12/15/2026

    10,000        10,167  

Liberty Mutual Group Inc., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Bonds, 4.85%, 08/01/2044(c)

    115,000        128,195  

Old Republic International Corp., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 3.75%, 03/15/2018

    59,000        82,084  
               220,446  
Railroads–0.06%  

Union Pacific Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 4.15%, 01/15/2045

    25,000        27,070  
Regional Banks–0.03%  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.38%, 07/28/2021

    15,000        14,815  
Renewable Electricity–0.35%  

Oglethorpe Power Corp., Sr. Sec. First Mortgage Bonds, 4.55%, 06/01/2044

    150,000        157,726  
Retail REIT’s–0.33%  

Realty Income Corp., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 2.00%, 01/31/2018

    150,000        149,989  
Semiconductors–0.89%  

Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Notes, 3.63%, 01/15/2024(c)

    50,000        49,776  

Microchip Technology Inc., Sr. Unsec. Sub. Conv. Notes, 1.63%, 02/15/2027(c)

    74,000        87,089  

Micron Technology, Inc., Series G, Sr. Unsec. Conv. Global Bonds, 3.00%, 11/15/2028(d)

    98,000        141,794  

ON Semiconductor Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Bonds, 1.00%, 12/01/2020

    76,000        97,375  

Silicon Laboratories Inc., Sr. Unsec. Conv. Notes, 1.38%, 03/01/2022(c)

    21,000        24,268  

Texas Instruments Inc., Sr. Unsec. Notes, 2.63%, 05/15/2024

    5,000        4,963  
               405,265  
Specialized Finance–0.40%  

Air Lease Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.63%, 09/04/2018

    45,000        45,140  

3.00%, 09/15/2023

    24,000        23,841  

4.25%, 09/15/2024

    35,000        36,772  
     Principal
Amount
     Value  
Specialized Finance–(continued)  

Aviation Capital Group LLC, Sr. Unsec. Notes, 2.88%, 09/17/2018(c)

  $ 35,000      $ 35,123  

4.88%, 10/01/2025(c)

    40,000        43,515  
               184,391  
Specialized REIT’s–0.58%  

Crown Castle Towers LLC, Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 4.88%, 08/15/2020(c)

    178,000        186,255  

EPR Properties, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Notes, 4.75%, 12/15/2026

    75,000        77,101  
               263,356  
Specialty Chemicals–0.01%  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The), Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.50%, 06/01/2047

    3,000        3,291  
Systems Software–0.40%  

FireEye, Inc.,
Series A, Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 1.00%, 06/01/2020(d)

    51,000        47,876  

Series B, Sr. Unsec. Conv. Bonds, 1.63%, 06/01/2022(d)

    51,000        46,856  

Microsoft Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 3.50%, 02/12/2035

    37,000        38,543  

Oracle Corp., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 1.90%, 09/15/2021

    50,000        49,232  
               182,507  
Technology Distributors–0.07%  

Avnet, Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 4.63%, 04/15/2026

    30,000        30,985  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals–0.49%  

Apple Inc., Sr. Unsec. Global Notes, 2.15%, 02/09/2022

    39,000        38,511  

3.35%, 02/09/2027

    10,000        10,252  

Dell International LLC/EMC Corp., Sr. Sec. Gtd. First Lien Notes, 5.45%, 06/15/2023(c)

    26,000        28,125  

SanDisk Corp., Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Conv. Bonds, 0.50%, 10/15/2020

    140,000        132,156  

Seagate HDD Cayman, Sr. Unsec. Gtd. Global Bonds, 5.75%, 12/01/2034

    16,000        15,404  
               224,448  

Total Bonds & Notes
(Cost $10,106,707)

 

     10,581,406  

U.S. Treasury Securities–7.36%

 

U.S. Treasury Notes–6.93%  

1.25%, 01/31/2019

    710,000        705,609  

1.75%, 11/30/2019

    2,128,000        2,122,633  

1.88%, 12/15/2020

    235,000        234,325  

2.00%, 11/30/2022

    39,200        38,842  

2.13%, 11/30/2024

    55,000        54,272  

2.25%, 11/15/2027

    100        99  
               3,155,780  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Principal
Amount
     Value  
U.S. Treasury Bonds–0.43%  

4.50%, 02/15/2036

  $ 75,000      $ 96,511  

2.75%, 08/15/2047

    99,600        99,634  
               196,145  

Total U.S. Treasury Securities
(Cost $3,353,182)

 

     3,351,925  
    Shares         

Preferred Stocks–0.24%

 

Asset Management & Custody Banks–0.24%  

AMG Capital Trust II, $2.58 Conv. Pfd. (Cost $106,269)

    1,700        107,844  

Money Market Funds–6.08%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio– Institutional Class, 1.18%(f)

    969,668        969,668  
    

Shares

     Value  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40%(f)

    692,532      $ 692,601  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(f)

    1,108,192        1,108,192  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $2,770,475)

             2,770,461  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–99.55% (Cost $38,391,025)

 

     45,344,209  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.45%

 

     205,949  

NET ASSETS–100.00%

 

   $ 45,550,158  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

ADR  

– American Depositary Receipt

Conv.  

– Convertible

Ctfs.  

– Certificates

Deb.  

– Debentures

Gtd.  

– Guaranteed

Jr.  

– Junior

Pfd.  

– Preferred

REIT  

– Real Estate Investment Trust

Sec.  

– Secured

Sr.  

– Senior

Sub.  

– Subordinated

Unsec.  

– Unsecured

 

 

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  Non-income producing security.
(c)  Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at December 31, 2017 was $2,317,038, which represented 5.09% of the Fund’s Net Assets.
(d)  Security has an irrevocable call by the issuer or mandatory put by the holder. Maturity date reflects such call or put.
(e)  Perpetual bond with no specified maturity date.
(f)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.

 

Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts  

Settlement
Date

 

    

Counterparty

   Contract to        Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
        Deliver        Receive       

01/19/2018

    

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

     USD       3,517          AUD       4,586        $ 61  

01/19/2018

    

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

     USD       7,278          CAD       9,357          169  

01/19/2018

    

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

     USD       5,593          CHF       5,490          50  

01/19/2018

    

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

     USD       10,642          EUR       8,972          137  

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      USD       10,324          GBP       7,692          69  

Subtotal — Appreciation

                                           486  

01/19/2018

    

Bank of New York Mellon (The)

     AUD       108,499          USD       81,971          (2,685

01/19/2018

    

Bank of New York Mellon (The)

     CAD       232,001          USD       180,265          (4,378

01/19/2018

    

Bank of New York Mellon (The)

     CHF       132,251          USD       133,654          (2,298

01/19/2018

    

Bank of New York Mellon (The)

     EUR       217,300          USD       255,828          (5,236

01/19/2018

    

Bank of New York Mellon (The)

     GBP       354,761          USD       473,937          (5,381

01/19/2018

    

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

     AUD       108,499          USD       82,002          (2,654

01/19/2018

    

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

     CAD       232,016          USD       180,321          (4,333

01/19/2018

    

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

     CHF       132,250          USD       133,653          (2,299

01/19/2018

    

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

     EUR       217,300          USD       255,961          (5,103

01/19/2018

     State Street Bank and Trust Co.      GBP       354,763          USD       473,971          (5,351

Subtotal — Depreciation

                                           (39,718

Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — Currency Risk

                                         $ (39,232

Abbreviations:

 

AUD  

– Australian Dollar

CAD  

– Canadian Dollar

CHF  

– Swiss Franc

EUR  

– Euro

GBP  

– British Pound Sterling

USD  

– U.S. Dollar

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $35,620,550)

  $ 42,573,748  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $2,770,475)

    2,770,461  

Other investments:

 

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

    486  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $19,783)

    20,100  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

    162,109  

Fund shares sold

    29,241  

Dividends and interest

    133,673  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    71,518  

Other assets

    1,855  

Total assets

    45,763,191  

Liabilities:

 

Other investments:

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

    39,718  

Payable for:

 

Fund shares reacquired

    37,543  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    18,690  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    620  

Accrued other operating expenses

    40,508  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    75,954  

Total liabilities

    213,033  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 45,550,158  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 36,920,465  

Undistributed net investment income

    579,917  

Undistributed net realized gain

    1,135,244  

Net unrealized appreciation

    6,914,532  
    $ 45,550,158  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 44,104,166  

Series II

  $ 1,445,992  

Shares outstanding, no par value,
with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Series I

    3,376,662  

Series II

    111,941  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 13.06  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 12.92  

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $18,715)

  $ 865,339  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

    16,270  

Interest

    380,221  

Total investment income

    1,261,830  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    296,522  

Administrative services fees

    123,515  

Custodian fees

    19,834  

Distribution fees — Series II

    3,685  

Transfer agent fees

    18,803  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    21,381  

Reports to shareholders

    16,237  

Professional services fees

    53,326  

Other

    8,214  

Total expenses

    561,517  

Less: Fees waived

    (2,447

Net expenses

    559,070  

Net investment income

    702,760  

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investment securities

    2,757,707  

Foreign currencies

    1,785  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (94,515

Futures contracts

    (25,150
      2,639,827  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 

Investment securities

    1,644,945  

Foreign currencies

    730  

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (92,727
      1,552,948  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    4,192,775  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 4,895,535  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 702,760      $ 625,840  

Net realized gain (loss)

    2,639,827        (1,186,418

Change in net unrealized appreciation

    1,552,948        5,466,222  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    4,895,535        4,905,644  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (610,486      (906,262

Series ll

    (16,351      (22,509

Total distributions from net investment income

    (626,837      (928,771

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

           (1,460,269

Series ll

           (42,846

Total distributions from net realized gains

           (1,503,115

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (10,218,192      (4,579,259

Series ll

    (145,427      (110,167

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

    (10,363,619      (4,689,426

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (6,094,921      (2,215,668

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    51,645,079        53,860,747  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $579,917 and $420,045, respectively)

  $ 45,550,158      $ 51,645,079  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is both capital appreciation and current income while managing portfolio volatility.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A. Security Valuations — Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

 

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Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Bond premiums and discounts are amortized and/or accreted over the lives of the respective securities. Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in-lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E.

Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s

 

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  taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

J. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

K.

Futures Contracts — The Fund may enter into futures contracts to manage exposure to interest rate, equity and market price movements and/or currency risks. A futures contract is an agreement between Counterparties to purchase or sell a specified underlying security, currency or commodity (or delivery of a cash settlement price, in the case of an index future) for a fixed price at a future date. The Fund currently invests only in exchange-traded futures and they are standardized as to maturity date and underlying financial instrument. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into futures contracts are satisfied by the segregation of specific securities or cash as collateral at the futures commission merchant (broker). During the period the futures contracts are open, changes in the value of the contracts are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by recalculating the value of the contracts on a daily basis. Subsequent or variation margin payments are received or made depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the contracts are closed or expire, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds

 

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  from, or cost of, the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract. The net realized gain (loss) and the change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts held during the period is included on the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with futures contracts are market risk and the absence of a liquid secondary market. If the Fund were unable to liquidate a futures contract and/or enter into an offsetting closing transaction, the Fund would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the value of the contracts and continue to be required to maintain the margin deposits on the futures contracts. Futures contracts have minimal Counterparty risk since the exchange’s clearinghouse, as Counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Risks may exceed amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of 0.60% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, 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 below) of Series I shares to 2.00% and Series II shares to 2.25% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $2,447.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $50,000 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $73,515 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund incurred $268 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

 

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NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

  Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
  Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
  Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Investments in Securities                                     

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

  $ 27,631,299        $ 901,274        $        $ 28,532,573  

Bonds and Notes

             10,581,406                   10,581,406  

U.S. Treasury Securities

             3,351,925                   3,351,925  

Preferred Stocks

             107,844                   107,844  

Money Market Funds

    2,770,461                            2,770,461  

Total Investments in Securities

    30,401,760          14,942,449                   45,344,209  
Other Investments — Assets*                                     

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

             486                   486  
Other Investments — Liabilities*                                     

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

             (39,718                 (39,718

Total Other Investments

             (39,232                 (39,232

Total Investments

  $ 30,401,760        $ 14,903,217        $        $ 45,304,977  

 

* Unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

NOTE 4—Derivative Investments

The Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) under which a fund may trade OTC derivatives. An OTC transaction entered into under an ISDA Master Agreement typically involves a collateral posting arrangement, payment netting provisions and close-out netting provisions. These netting provisions allow for reduction of credit risk through netting of contractual obligations. The enforceability of the netting provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement depends on the governing law of the ISDA Master Agreement, among other factors.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End

The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of December 31, 2017:

 

    Value  
Derivative Assets  

Currency

Risk

 

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

  $ 486  

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

     

Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements

  $ 486  

 

    Value  
Derivative Liabilities   Currency
Risk
 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding

  $ (39,718

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

     

Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements

  $ (39,718

 

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Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The table below reflects the Fund’s exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative transactions as of December 31, 2017.

 

    Financial
Derivative Assets
       Financial
Derivative Liabilities
       Net Value of
Derivatives
       Collateral (Received)/
Pledged
       Net
Amount
 
Counterparty  

Forward

Foreign Currency

Contracts

      

Forward

Foreign Currency

Contracts

            Non-Cash        Cash       

Bank of New York Mellon (The)

  $        $ (19,978      $ (19,978      $        $        $ (19,978

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

    486          (19,740        (19,254                          (19,254

Total

  $ 486        $ (39,718      $ (39,232      $        $        $ (39,232

Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended December 31, 2017

The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:

 

    Location of Gain (Loss) on
Statement of Operations
 
     Currency
Risk
       Equity
Risk
       Total  

Realized Gain (Loss):

           

Forward foreign currency contracts

  $ (94,515      $        $ (94,515

Futures contracts

             (25,150        (25,150

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

           

Forward foreign currency contracts

    (92,727                 (92,727

Total

  $ (187,242      $ (25,150      $ (212,392

The table below summarizes the twelve months average notional value of forward foreign currency contracts and the two days average notional value of futures contracts outstanding during the period.

 

    

Forward

Foreign Currency
Contracts

       Futures
Contracts
 

Average notional value

  $ 2,832,114        $ 3,824,288  

NOTE 5—Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund engaged in securities purchases of $99,345.

NOTE 6—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 7—Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

 

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NOTE 8—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017      2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 626,837      $ 1,039,201  

Long-term capital gain

           1,392,685  

Total distributions

  $ 626,837      $ 2,431,886  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 670,231  

Undistributed long-term gain

    1,351,361  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    6,670,010  

Net unrealized appreciation — foreign currencies

    580  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (62,489

Shares of beneficial interest

    36,920,465  

Total net assets

  $ 45,550,158  

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to wash sales, tax treatment of futures contracts and adjustments to contingent payment debt instruments.

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 9—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $7,995,651 and $18,737,343, respectively. During the same period, purchases and sales of U.S. Treasury obligations were $34,669,589 and $34,602,721, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 7,612,472  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (942,462

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 6,670,010  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $38,634,967.

NOTE 10—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of contingent payment debt instruments sold, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $83,949 and undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $83,949. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

 

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NOTE 11—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    283,126      $ 3,509,281        300,423      $ 3,419,830  

Series II

    13,842        167,061        8,242        92,158  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    48,606        610,486        209,985        2,366,531  

Series II

    1,316        16,351        5,856        65,355  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (1,147,686      (14,337,959      (918,562      (10,365,620

Series II

    (26,720      (328,839      (23,850      (267,680

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    (827,516    $ (10,363,619      (417,906    $ (4,689,426

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 60% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 12—Financial Highlights

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(a)
    Net gains
(losses) on
securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 11.97     $ 0.18 (d)    $ 1.08     $ 1.26     $ (0.17   $     $ (0.17   $ 13.06       10.56   $ 44,104       1.13 %(e)      1.13 %(e)      1.42 %(d)(e)      91

Year ended 12/31/16

    11.38       0.14       1.03       1.17       (0.22     (0.36     (0.58     11.97       10.61       50,183       1.15       1.16       1.26       92  

Year ended 12/31/15

    19.02       0.18       (0.74     (0.56     (0.27     (6.81     (7.08     11.38       (2.15     52,360       1.08       1.10       1.07       117  

Year ended 12/31/14

    17.03       0.24       3.23       3.47       (0.56     (0.92     (1.48     19.02       20.57       70,717       1.03       1.10       1.26       201  

Year ended 12/31/13

    16.20       0.47       1.25       1.72       (0.52     (0.37     (0.89     17.03       10.76       61,806       1.07       1.08       2.73       15  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    11.84       0.15 (d)      1.07       1.22       (0.14           (0.14     12.92       10.33       1,446       1.38 (e)      1.38 (e)      1.17 (d)(e)      91  

Year ended 12/31/16

    11.26       0.11       1.02       1.13       (0.19     (0.36     (0.55     11.84       10.31       1,462       1.40       1.41       1.01       92  

Year ended 12/31/15

    18.88       0.13       (0.72     (0.59     (0.22     (6.81     (7.03     11.26       (2.37     1,500       1.33       1.35       0.82       117  

Year ended 12/31/14

    16.91       0.19       3.21       3.40       (0.51     (0.92     (1.43     18.88       20.30       1,794       1.28       1.35       1.01       201  

Year ended 12/31/13

    16.09       0.43       1.23       1.66       (0.47     (0.37     (0.84     16.91       10.45       1,664       1.32       1.33       2.48       15  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets includes significant dividends received during the year ended December 31, 2017. Net investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding the significant dividends are $0.14 and 1.11%, $0.11 and 0.86% for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.
(e)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $47,946 and $1,474 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Managed Volatility Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

 

 

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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class   Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
    ACTUAL    

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before
expenses)

         
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

 
Series I   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,063.00      $ 5.88     $ 1,019.51      $ 5.75        1.13
Series II     1,000.00       1,062.00        7.17       1,018.25        7.02        1.38  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

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Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    93.71

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    3.72

 

  * The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

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Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

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LOGO  

Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

 

LOGO

 

 

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

    A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246 or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/proxysearch. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

 

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus and variable product prospectus, which contain more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read each carefully before investing.

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

 

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

 

 

VIMCCE-AR-1            02082018    1418


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund (the Fund) underperformed the Russell Midcap Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

    Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

  Series I Shares       14.92
  Series II Shares       14.65
  S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)       21.83
  Russell Midcap Index (Style-Specific Index)       18.52
  Lipper VUF Mid-Cap Core Funds Index (Peer Group Index)       15.29

 

  Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Despite highly destructive hurricanes that threatened to derail a years-long economic recovery, the US economy continued to expand throughout the year ended December 31, 2017. Gross domestic product – the value of all goods and services produced in the US – expanded in the first three quarters of 2017. Inflation remained subdued even as unemployment continued its multiyear decline.

    Given signs of an improving economy, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the reporting period, most recently in December 2017; each rate hike was 25 basis points.1 (A basis point is 0.01%.) The Fed pledged that “realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation” will guide its future actions. At the close of the reporting period, Fed policy remained accommodative, and the fed funds target rate stood at a range of 1.25% to 1.50% – 75 basis points higher than at the start of the reporting period.1

    Higher inventories and a worsening outlook caused oil prices and many energy stocks to decline during the first half of 2017. However, oil prices rose significantly

in the second half of the reporting period as expectations for lower supplies increased, partly due to continued OPEC production cuts, and demand began normalizing.

    Major US stock market indexes repeatedly hit all-time highs throughout the reporting period. The stock market rally that began after the 2016 presidential election continued throughout the reporting period, fueled by generally positive economic data, strong corporate earnings and improved consumer confidence. Finally, after much debate in Congress, a tax reform bill was signed into law in December 2017. While its enactment further strengthened stocks, its effect on the US economy remained uncertain.

    During the year, stock selection in the consumer discretionary and materials sectors benefited Fund performance relative to the style-specific benchmark. In addition, underweight exposure to the consumer staples, telecommunication services and utilities sectors contributed to the Fund’s performance. While stock selection in the information technology (IT) sector hindered the Fund’s relative performance, overweight exposure to the sector produced positive overall results. The largest detractors from Fund

 

 

performance included stock selection in the health care and energy sectors, as well as underweight exposure to the former and overweight exposure to the latter.

    One of the most significant contributors to Fund performance was semiconductor company Teradyne. The company reported strong revenue and earnings growth and benefited from generally strong performance of the IT sector.

    The largest home construction company in the US, D.R. Horton, was another top performer for the year. The company’s stock price benefited from positive earnings data and increased activity in homebuilding and remodeling.

    IT consulting firm EPAM Systems was also a contributor to Fund performance. The company’s positive performance was attributed to better-than-expected earnings and rising demand for its IT services.

    The largest individual detractors from the Fund’s performance versus the style-specific benchmark were natural gas companies Range Resources and Seven Generations Energy. Range Resources underperformed due to disappointing earnings results and a reduction in its forward guidance. Seven Generations Energy received negative market reaction to a slight increase in its 2018 spending plan. Both companies were negatively affected by declining natural gas prices. We sold our position in Range Resources before the close of the reporting period.

    Also detracting for the year was media conglomerate Viacom, which declined following disappointing earnings results and worse-than-expected guidance.

    Finally, the Fund’s conservative positioning and allocation to cash hampered Fund performance during the year. We have been quite active in deploying cash during periods of market volatility, and we remain focused on putting these assets back to work.

    At the close of the reporting period, our largest overweight position relative

 

 

 Portfolio Composition

 By sector

   % of total net assets  
 Information Technology    19.9% 
 Industrials    15.1    
 Consumer Discretionary    11.7    
 Financials    8.8    
 Health Care    8.3    
 Materials    5.7    
 Energy    4.8    
 Utilities    1.1    

 Money Market Funds

 Plus Other Assets Less

 Liabilities

   24.6    

 

 Top 10 Equity Holdings*

% of total net assets     

   1.  Teradyne, Inc.

   2.6% 

   2.  Dover Corp.

   2.6    

   3.  Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

   2.4    

   4.  Agilent Technologies, Inc.

   2.3    

   5.  EPAM Systems, Inc.

   2.2    

   6.  St. James’s Place PLC

   2.1    

   7.  D.R. Horton, Inc.

   2.0    

   8.  Samsonite International S.A.

   1.9    

   9.  Moody’s Corp.

   1.9    

 10.  Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

   1.9    

 

 Total Net Assets

  $333.4 million 
 Total Number of Holdings*   58 

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

* Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund


to the Russell Midcap Index was in the IT sector. The largest underweight positions were in the consumer staples, health care, real estate and utilities sectors. The Fund also had a slight underweight position in the financials sector.

    As always, the Fund focuses on companies that provide an attractive return on invested capital, trade at attractive valuations and have high-quality management teams with a long-term perspective. In short, we seek to take advantage of the market’s volatile behavior and short-term focus. We believe our conservative approach should position the Fund to navigate the evolving economic backdrop.

    We thank you for your continued investment in Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund.

 

1 Source: US Federal Reserve

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

 

LOGO

 

Ronald Sloan

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Invesco’s Global Core Equity Team, is lead

manager of Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund. He joined Invesco in 1998. Mr. Sloan earned a BS in business administration and an MBA from the University of Missouri.

 

LOGO

 

Brian Nelson

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund. He joined Invesco in 2004.

Mr. Nelson earned a BA from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Assisted by Invesco’s Global Core Equity Team

 

            

    

    

        

 

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund


 

Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

        

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

   LOGO

 

1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

 
  Average Annual Total Returns  

  As of 12/31/17

 

  Series I Shares          
  Inception (9/10/01)       7.73%  
  10 Years       6.38   
    5 Years       10.97   
    1 Year       14.92   
  Series II Shares  
  Inception (9/10/01)       7.47%  
  10 Years       6.12   

    5 Years

      10.69   

    1 Year

      14.65   

The performance of the Fund’s Series I and Series II share classes will differ primarily due to different class expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The net annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.95% and 1.20%, respectively.1 The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.97% and 1.22%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

    Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

1 Total annual Fund operating expenses after any contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser in effect through at least June 30, 2019. See current prospectus for more information.
 

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund


 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Cash/cash equivalents risk. In rising markets, holding cash or cash equivalents will negatively affect the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counter-party, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

    Emerging markets securities risk. Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertain trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law and the enforcement of systems of taxation in many emerging market countries may change quickly and

unpredictably. In addition, investments in emerging markets securities may also be subject to additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information.

    Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    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.

    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. 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.

    Mid-capitalization companies risk. Mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management

and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US stock market.

    The Russell Midcap® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of mid-cap stocks. The Russell Midcap Index is a trademark/service mark of the Frank Russell Co. Russell® is a trademark of the Frank Russell Co.

    The Lipper VUF Mid-Cap Core Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of mid-cap core variable insurance underlying funds tracked by Lipper.

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

    Industry classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks–75.43%

 

Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods–1.93%  

Samsonite International S.A.

    1,399,500      $ 6,430,653  
Application Software–0.94%  

Synopsys, Inc.(b)

    36,942        3,148,936  
Asset Management & Custody Banks–2.08%  

St. James’s Place PLC (United Kingdom)

    420,210        6,945,659  
Biotechnology–1.01%  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.(b)

    37,915        3,380,881  
Casinos & Gaming–1.79%  

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

    35,439        5,974,661  
Communications Equipment–1.19%  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

    43,946        3,970,082  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–1.87%  

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

    53,358        6,240,752  
Electronic Components–1.83%  

Amphenol Corp.–Class A

    69,419        6,094,988  
Electronic Equipment & Instruments–0.49%  

Keysight Technologies, Inc.(b)

    39,194        1,630,470  
Electronic Manufacturing Services–0.74%  

IPG Photonics Corp.(b)

    11,496        2,461,638  
Environmental & Facilities Services–1.77%  

Republic Services, Inc.

    58,121        3,929,561  

Tetra Tech, Inc.

    40,875        1,968,131  
               5,897,692  
Financial Exchanges & Data–1.87%  

Moody’s Corp.

    42,319        6,246,708  
General Merchandise Stores–1.77%  

Dollar General Corp.

    63,564        5,912,088  
Health Care Equipment–3.91%  

Becton, Dickinson and Co.

    3,357        718,581  

ResMed Inc.

    45,827        3,881,089  

Wright Medical Group N.V.(b)

    148,197        3,289,973  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    42,735        5,156,832  
               13,046,475  
Health Care Supplies–1.05%  

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

    53,379        3,513,940  
Home Furnishings–1.54%  

Mohawk Industries, Inc.(b)

    18,648        5,144,983  
Homebuilding–2.02%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.

    131,582        6,719,893  
     Shares      Value  
Household Appliances–1.11%  

Whirlpool Corp.

    21,861      $ 3,686,639  
Industrial Machinery–12.12%  

Colfax Corp.(b)

    135,893        5,384,081  

Crane Co.

    19,107        1,704,726  

Dover Corp.

    85,485        8,633,130  

Fortive Corp.

    67,510        4,884,348  

ITT Inc.

    81,254        4,336,526  

Nordson Corp.

    27,087        3,965,537  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

    8,851        1,766,483  

Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

    47,576        8,073,171  

Timken Co. (The)

    33,797        1,661,123  
               40,409,125  
Internet Software & Services–1.36%  

Just Eat PLC (United Kingdom)(b)

    430,573        4,516,697  
IT Consulting & Other Services–2.18%  

EPAM Systems, Inc.(b)

    67,511        7,252,707  
Life & Health Insurance–1.21%  

Torchmark Corp.

    44,368        4,024,621  
Life Sciences Tools & Services–2.34%  

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

    116,560        7,806,023  
Movies & Entertainment–1.54%  

Viacom Inc.–Class B

    166,280        5,123,087  
Multi-Utilities–1.11%  

CMS Energy Corp.

    78,024        3,690,535  
Office Services & Supplies–0.71%  

Société BIC S.A. (France)

    21,394        2,352,777  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–1.36%  

Core Laboratories N.V.

    41,386        4,533,836  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–3.42%  

Concho Resources Inc.(b)

    35,273        5,298,710  

Seven Generations Energy Ltd.–Class A (Canada)(b)

    200,520        2,836,539  

Vermilion Energy, Inc. (Canada)

    89,474        3,251,788  
               11,387,037  
Paper Packaging–1.33%  

Packaging Corp. of America

    36,822        4,438,892  
Property & Casualty Insurance–2.77%  

Arch Capital Group Ltd.(b)

    49,909        4,530,240  

Progressive Corp. (The)

    83,617        4,709,309  
               9,239,549  
Railroads–0.50%  

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.–Class A(b)

    21,317        1,678,287  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund


     Shares      Value  
Regional Banks–0.92%  

First Republic Bank

    35,503      $ 3,075,980  
Semiconductor Equipment–4.41%  

KLA-Tencor Corp.

    41,201        4,328,989  

MKS Instruments, Inc.

    17,772        1,679,454  

Teradyne, Inc.

    207,752        8,698,576  
               14,707,019  
Semiconductors–4.89%  

Cypress Semiconductor Corp.

    110,839        1,689,186  

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.(b)

    93,485        3,042,002  

Microchip Technology Inc.

    67,665        5,946,400  

Xilinx, Inc.

    83,285        5,615,075  
               16,292,663  
Specialty Chemicals–3.83%  

Albemarle Corp.

    31,266        3,998,609  

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

    28,377        4,330,614  

PPG Industries, Inc.

    37,965        4,435,071  
               12,764,294  
Steel–0.52%  

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

    20,311        1,742,481  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $165,791,376)

 

     251,482,748  
     Shares      Value  

Money Market Funds–24.16%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18%(c)

    28,194,364      $ 28,194,364  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40%(c)

    20,134,932        20,136,946  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(c)

    32,222,130        32,222,130  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $80,555,264)

 

     80,553,440  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–99.59%
(Cost $246,346,640)

 

     332,036,188  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.41%

 

     1,360,187  

NET ASSETS–100.00%

           $ 333,396,375  
 

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  Non-income producing security.
(c)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $165,791,376)

  $ 251,482,748  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $80,555,264)

    80,553,440  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $2,005)

    2,031  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

    2,193,416  

Fund shares sold

    26,118  

Dividends

    289,970  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    122,472  

Total assets

    334,670,195  

Liabilities:

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

    719,453  

Fund shares reacquired

    151,768  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    219,751  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    716  

Accrued other operating expenses

    47,158  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    134,974  

Total liabilities

    1,273,820  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 333,396,375  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 212,032,409  

Undistributed net investment income

    860,887  

Undistributed net realized gain

    34,813,461  

Net unrealized appreciation

    85,689,618  
    $ 333,396,375  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 192,276,767  

Series II

  $ 141,119,608  

Shares outstanding, no par value,
with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Series I

    13,341,271  

Series II

    10,000,199  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 14.41  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 14.11  

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $77,196)

  $ 3,801,170  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

    530,338  

Total investment income

    4,331,508  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    2,400,909  

Administrative services fees

    577,287  

Custodian fees

    20,732  

Distribution fees — Series II

    342,721  

Transfer agent fees

    43,472  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    25,145  

Reports to shareholders

    43,596  

Professional services fees

    51,987  

Other

    5,711  

Total expenses

    3,511,560  

Less: Fees waived

    (71,534

Net expenses

    3,440,026  

Net investment income

    891,482  

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investment securities (includes net gains from securities sold to affiliates of $95,107)

    34,955,345  

Foreign currencies

    (21,210
      34,934,135  

Change in net unrealized appreciation of:

 

Investment securities

    9,873,677  

Foreign currencies

    4,894  
      9,878,571  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    44,812,706  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 45,704,188  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 891,482      $ 1,492,494  

Net realized gain

    34,934,135        6,883,128  

Change in net unrealized appreciation

    9,878,571        31,767,897  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    45,704,188        40,143,519  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (1,002,873      (150,245

Series ll

    (437,528       

Total distributions from net investment income

    (1,440,401      (150,245

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

    (3,883,265      (12,808,400

Series ll

    (2,880,476      (8,160,367

Total distributions from net realized gains

    (6,763,741      (20,968,767

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (25,346,439      (17,870,780

Series ll

    (4,339,452      4,467,820  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

    (29,685,891      (13,402,960

Net increase in net assets

    7,814,155        5,621,547  

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    325,582,220        319,960,673  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $860,887 and $1,313,167, respectively)

  $ 333,396,375      $ 325,582,220  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A. Security Valuations — Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

 

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Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

 

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The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

J. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $500 million

    0 .725%   

Next $500 million

    0 .70%   

Next $500 million

    0 .675%   

Over $1.5 billion

    0 .65%         

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.725%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and

 

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Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 2.00% and Series II shares to 2.25% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $71,534.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $81,167 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $496,120 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees .

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund incurred $147 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

  Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
  Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
  Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

 

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The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Investments in Securities                                     

Common Stocks

  $ 240,020,392        $ 11,462,356        $        $ 251,482,748  

Money Market Funds

    80,553,440                            80,553,440  

Total Investments

  $ 320,573,832        $ 11,462,356        $        $ 332,036,188  

NOTE 4—Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund engaged in securities sales of $2,933,554, which resulted in net realized gains of $95,107.

NOTE 5—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 6—Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 7—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 2,926,214        $ 4,117,708  

Long-term capital gain

    5,277,928          17,001,304  

Total distributions

  $ 8,204,142        $ 21,119,012  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 977,777  

Undistributed long-term gain

    34,814,533  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    85,688,476  

Net unrealized appreciation — foreign currencies

    70  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (116,890

Shares of beneficial interest

    212,032,409  

Total net assets

  $ 333,396,375  

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date

 

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will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 8—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $120,816,218 and $186,543,086, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 90,655,718  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (4,967,242

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 85,688,476  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $246,347,712.

NOTE 9—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of real estate investment trust distributions, return of capital adjustments and foreign currency transactions, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $96,639, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $47,685 and shares of beneficial interest was decreased by $48,954. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 10—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    246,444      $ 3,379,997        690,232      $ 8,736,328  

Series II

    1,068,806        14,280,075        1,380,934        16,624,301  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    355,873        4,886,138        1,025,209        12,958,645  

Series II

    246,692        3,318,004        658,626        8,160,367  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (2,449,096      (33,612,574      (3,166,296      (39,565,753

Series II

    (1,632,724      (21,937,531      (1,649,202      (20,316,848

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    (2,164,005    $ (29,685,891      (1,060,497    $ (13,402,960

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 56% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

 

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NOTE 11—Financial Highlights

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

    

Net asset

value,

beginning

of period

   

Net

investment

income
(loss)(a)

   

Net gains

(losses)

on securities

(both

realized and

unrealized)

   

Total from

investment
operations

   

Dividends

from net

investment
income

   

Distributions

from net
realized
gains

   

Total

distributions

   

Net asset
value, end

of period

   

Total

return(b)

   

Net assets,

end of period

(000’s omitted)

   

Ratio of

expenses

to average

net assets

with fee waivers

and/or expenses

absorbed

   

Ratio of

expenses
to average net

assets without

fee waivers
and/or expenses

absorbed

   

Ratio of net

investment
income
(loss)

to average
net assets

    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 12.87     $ 0.05     $ 1.85     $ 1.90     $ (0.07   $ (0.29   $ (0.36   $ 14.41       14.92   $ 192,277       0.94 %(d)      0.96 %(d)      0.37 %(d)      45

Year ended 12/31/16

    12.12       0.07       1.54       1.61       (0.01     (0.85     (0.86     12.87       13.43       195,464       0.98       1.00       0.57       29  

Year ended 12/31/15

    14.06       0.02       (0.58     (0.56     (0.05     (1.33     (1.38     12.12       (4.03     201,685       1.01       1.03       0.17       44  

Year ended 12/31/14

    15.13       0.05       0.64       0.69       (0.01     (1.75     (1.76     14.06       4.43       254,553       1.01       1.04       0.29       38  

Year ended 12/31/13

    12.71       0.01       3.59       3.60       (0.11     (1.07     (1.18     15.13       28.81       290,550       1.01       1.04       0.09       34  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    12.61       0.02       1.81       1.83       (0.04     (0.29     (0.33     14.11       14.65       141,120       1.19 (d)      1.21 (d)      0.12 (d)      45  

Year ended 12/31/16

    11.91       0.04       1.51       1.55             (0.85     (0.85     12.61       13.16       130,118       1.23       1.25       0.32       29  

Year ended 12/31/15

    13.84       (0.01     (0.57     (0.58     (0.02     (1.33     (1.35     11.91       (4.28     118,276       1.26       1.28       (0.08     44  

Year ended 12/31/14

    14.95       0.01       0.63       0.64             (1.75     (1.75     13.84       4.17       128,305       1.26       1.29       0.04       38  

Year ended 12/31/13

    12.58       (0.02     3.54       3.52       (0.08     (1.07     (1.15     14.95       28.46       117,219       1.26       1.29       (0.16     34  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $194,071 and $137,089 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class    Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
     ACTUAL      HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before
expenses)
    

Annualized

Expense
Ratio

 
      Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
     Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    

Series I

   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,070.20      $ 4.90      $ 1,020.47      $ 4.79        0.94

Series II

     1,000.00        1,068.60        6.20        1,019.21        6.06        1.19  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund


Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

     

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

  $  5,277,928  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    100.00

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0.00

 

  * The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Core Equity Fund


 

 

LOGO  

Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

 

LOGO

 

 

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

    A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246 or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/ proxysearch. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

 

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus and variable product prospectus, which contain more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read each carefully before investing.

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

 

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

 

 

VK-VIMCG-AR-1            02082018    0953


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund (the Fund) underperformed the Russell Midcap Growth Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

    Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

  Series I Shares       22.49
  Series II Shares       22.14
  S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)       21.83
  Russell Midcap Growth Index (Style-Specific Index)       25.27
  Lipper VUF Mid-Cap Growth Funds Index (Peer Group Index)       25.52

 

  Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Despite highly destructive hurricanes that threatened to derail a years-long economic recovery, the US economy continued to expand throughout the year ended December 31, 2017. Gross domestic product – the value of all goods and services produced in the US – expanded in the first three quarters of 2017. Inflation remained subdued even as unemployment continued its multiyear decline.

    Given signs of an improving economy, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the reporting period, most recently in December 2017; each rate hike was 25 basis points.1 (A basis point is 0.01%.) The Fed pledged that “realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation” will guide its future actions. At the close of the reporting period, Fed policy remained accommodative, and the fed funds target rate stood at a range of 1.25% to 1.50% – 75 basis points higher than at the start of the reporting period.1

    Higher inventories and a worsening outlook caused oil prices and many energy

stocks to decline during the first half of 2017. However, oil prices rose significantly in the second half of the reporting period as expectations for lower supplies increased, partly due to continued OPEC production cuts, and demand began normalizing.

    Major US stock market indexes repeatedly hit all-time highs throughout the reporting period. The stock market rally that began after the 2016 presidential election continued throughout the reporting period, fueled by generally positive economic data, strong corporate earnings and improved consumer confidence. Finally, after much debate in Congress, a tax reform bill was signed into law in December 2017. While its enactment further strengthened stocks, its effect on the US economy remained uncertain.

    In this environment, the Fund produced a solid return but underperformed its style-specific benchmark. Relative performance was driven by our bottom-up stock selection process. On the positive side, the Fund outperformed its style-specific benchmark by the largest margin in the consumer staples sector. Fund performance in the real estate, materials and

 

financials sectors also contributed to relative results. Conversely, the Fund underperformed its style-specific benchmark in the health care, information technology (IT), consumer discretionary and energy sectors.

    In the consumer staples sector, Fund holdings in the beverage industry and underweight exposure to the food and staples retailing industry led relative performance. At the individual holdings level, alcoholic beverage distributor Constellation Brands was a leading contributor to Fund performance. The company benefited from strong sales growth and higher pricing throughout the year. Branded food manufacturer Pinnacle Foods was also a solid contributor to Fund performance. The company’s stock price rose during the year driven by continued momentum from its Birds Eye and Hungry-Man businesses.

    The Fund also outperformed its style-specific benchmark in the real estate sector. Within the sector, SBA Communications, a wireless communications infrastructure owner and operator, was a solid contributor to Fund performance. The company was helped by accelerated demand from wireless carriers throughout the year.

    Stock selection in the financials sector also contributed to relative performance. In particular, Fund holdings in the capital markets industry were the leading contributor to relative performance within the sector. At the individual holdings level, financial services company E*TRADE Financial was one of the leading contributors to Fund performance. E*TRADE reported better-than-expected results and raised its forward guidance for 2019 driven by new account growth and strong engagement from retail traders.

    Conversely, the Fund underperformed its style-specific benchmark in the health

 
Portfolio Composition

By sector

% of total net assets  

Information Technology    31.0% 
Health Care    15.4    
Industrials    15.3    
Consumer Discretionary    12.0    
Financials    9.4    
Materials    4.8    
Real Estate    3.8    
Energy    3.7    
Consumer Staples    3.4    
Telecommunication Services    1.2    

Money Market Funds

Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

   0.0    
Top 10 Equity Holdings*

% of total net assets  

  1. Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.    2.2% 

  2. ServiceNow, Inc.

   2.1    

  3. SBA Communications

      Corp.-Class A

   2.1    

  4. Dollar Tree, Inc.

   2.0    

  5. Constellation Brands,

      Inc.- Class A

   2.0    

  6. E*TRADE Financial Corp.

   1.7    

  7. Wynn Resorts Ltd.

   1.7    

  8. CoStar Group Inc.

   1.7    

  9. Equinix, Inc.

   1.7    

10. Amphenol Corp.-Class A

   1.6    
Total Net Assets   $231.6 million 
Total Number of Holdings*   86 

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

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care sector. Fund holdings in the life science tools and the health care equipment, supplies and providers industries detracted from relative performance. Biotechnology company INC Research Holdings was a notable detractor from Fund performance. The stock lagged the overall market after finalizing the acquisition of Inventiv (not a Fund holding) in the third quarter of the year. However, we view the acquisition positively.

    During the year, the Fund produced a return greater than 30% within the IT sector but underperformed its style-spe-cific benchmark. Relative performance in the sector was driven by underperfor-mance in the semiconductors and communications equipment industries. From an individual holdings perspective, F5 Networks was a notable detractor from Fund performance. The software developer’s stock declined during the year after it lowered forward guidance due to customer hesitation in choosing its cloud architecture and whether they would opt for a public, private or a hybrid type.

    The Fund also underperformed its style-specific benchmark in the consumer discretionary sector. Underperformance in the household durables industry was the leading detractor from relative results in the sector. The leading individual detractor in the sector was Newell Brands, a consumer goods company known for several well-known brands, including Gra-co, Paper Mate and Sharpie. The stock declined late in the year after the company reduced its earnings outlook due to higher input costs as a result of Hurricane Harvey and increased spending on product innovation. We sold our position in Newell Brands before the close of the reporting period.

    At the end of the reporting period, the IT, health care and financials sectors were the largest overweight allocations relative to the style-specific benchmark. In contrast, the largest underweight allocations were in the consumer discretionary, industrials and materials sectors. Near-term economic growth seems to be decelerating despite US consumer and business confidence being at a decades-long high and historically low unemployment data. Given this scenario, we are seeking opportunities in companies that are taking share within their respective industries. Though we anticipate a possible slowdown in the economy, we continue to prudently balance the Fund between dynamic growth opportunities and more durable growth opportunities.

    We thank you for your commitment to Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund.

1 Source: US Federal Reserve

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

 

LOGO  

Jim Leach

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is lead manager of Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund.

He joined Invesco in 2011. Mr. Leach earned a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of California and an MBA from New York University Stern School of Business.

 

LOGO   

Elizabeth Bernstein

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund. She joined Invesco in 2012. Ms. Bernstein

earned a BA degree in history, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the University of Michigan – Ross School of Business with an emphasis in strategy and finance.

        

 

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund


 

Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

LOGO

 

1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
10 Years       7.09
  5 Years       13.08
  1 Year       22.49

 

Series II Shares

         
Inception (9/25/00)       1.65
10 Years       6.93
  5 Years       12.80
  1 Year       22.14

Effective June 1, 2010, Class II shares of the predecessor fund, Van Kampen Life Investment Trust Mid Cap Growth Portfolio, advised by Van Kampen Asset Management were reorganized into Series II shares, of Invesco Van Kampen V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund (renamed Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund on April 29, 2013). Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Series II shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

    Series I shares incepted on June 1, 2010. Series I share performance shown prior to that date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class II shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to the predecessor fund’s Class II shares.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 1.03% and 1.28%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect

actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

    Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund


 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital growth.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

 

Principal risks of investing

in the Fund

Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    Growth investing risk. Growth stocks tend to be more expensive relative to the issuing company’s earnings or assets compared with other types of stock. As a result, they tend to be more sensitive to changes in, or investors’ expectations of, the issuing company’s earnings and can be more volatile.

    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.

    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. 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.

    Mid-capitalization companies risk. Mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

    Sector focus risk. The Fund may from time to time invest a significant amount of its assets (i.e. over 25%) in one market sector or group of related industries. In this event, the Fund’s performance will depend to a greater extent on the overall condition of the sector or group of industries and there is increased risk that the Fund will lose significant value if conditions adversely affect that sector or group of industries.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US stock market.

    The Russell Midcap® Growth Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of mid-cap growth stocks. The Russell Midcap Growth Index is a trademark/service mark of the Frank Russell Co. Russell® is a trademark of the Frank Russell Co.

    The Lipper VUF Mid-Cap Growth Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of mid-cap growth variable insurance underlying funds tracked by Lipper.

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

    Industry classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–99.96%

 

Aerospace & Defense–2.15%  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

    7,276      $ 1,714,953  

Raytheon Co.

    17,341        3,257,507  
               4,972,460  
Airlines–0.92%  

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

    28,877        2,122,748  
Alternative Carriers–1.15%  

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.(b)

    72,704        2,675,507  
Apparel Retail–1.52%  

Burlington Stores, Inc.(b)

    28,528        3,509,800  
Application Software–5.00%  

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(b)

    47,706        1,995,065  

Guidewire Software Inc.(b)

    44,321        3,291,278  

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.

    83,881        3,395,503  

Tyler Technologies, Inc.(b)

    16,387        2,901,318  
               11,583,164  
Auto Parts & Equipment–1.10%  

Aptiv PLC

    30,019        2,546,512  
Biotechnology–4.28%  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.(b)

    40,599        3,620,213  

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(b)

    64,453        5,000,908  

TESARO, Inc.(b)

    15,585        1,291,529  
               9,912,650  
Building Products–4.85%  

A.O. Smith Corp.

    39,700        2,432,816  

Allegion PLC

    18,790        1,494,932  

American Woodmark Corp.(b)

    12,453        1,622,003  

Builders FirstSource, Inc.(b)

    28,581        622,780  

Masco Corp.

    70,265        3,087,444  

Owens Corning

    21,359        1,963,747  
               11,223,722  
Casinos & Gaming–1.68%  

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

    23,152        3,903,196  
Communications Equipment–1.12%  

F5 Networks, Inc.(b)

    19,799        2,598,025  
Construction & Engineering–0.77%  

Quanta Services, Inc.(b)

    45,908        1,795,462  
Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks–0.59%  

WABCO Holdings Inc.(b)

    9,459        1,357,367  
Construction Materials–1.51%  

Summit Materials, Inc.–Class A(b)

    111,107        3,493,205  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–5.91%  

Black Knight, Inc.(b)

    81,862        3,614,207  

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

    31,181        2,824,375  
     Shares      Value  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–(continued)  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

    40,112      $ 3,774,138  

Vantiv, Inc.–Class A(b)

    47,389        3,485,461  
               13,698,181  
Distillers & Vintners–1.96%  

Constellation Brands, Inc.–Class A

    19,892        4,546,714  
Diversified Chemicals–0.93%  

Chemours Co. (The)

    43,136        2,159,388  
Electrical Components & Equipment–0.91%  

Acuity Brands, Inc.

    11,938        2,101,088  
Electronic Components–1.63%  

Amphenol Corp.–Class A

    43,103        3,784,443  
Electronic Equipment & Instruments–0.50%  

FLIR Systems, Inc.

    25,023        1,166,572  
Electronic Manufacturing Services–1.12%  

Flex Ltd.(b)

    143,806        2,587,070  
Environmental & Facilities Services–0.89%  

Republic Services, Inc.

    30,433        2,057,575  
Financial Exchanges & Data–4.48%  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    35,388        2,496,977  

London Stock Exchange Group PLC (United Kingdom)

    41,280        2,113,920  

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

    17,312        3,492,696  

S&P Global Inc.

    13,398        2,269,621  
               10,373,214  
General Merchandise Stores–1.98%  

Dollar Tree, Inc.(b)

    42,797        4,592,546  
Health Care Equipment–5.91%  

Boston Scientific Corp.(b)

    131,437        3,258,323  

DexCom Inc.(b)

    41,374        2,374,454  

Hologic, Inc.(b)

    73,267        3,132,165  

LivaNova PLC(b)

    19,997        1,598,160  

Penumbra, Inc.(b)

    35,252        3,317,213  
               13,680,315  
Home Entertainment Software–2.05%  

Electronic Arts Inc.(b)

    30,221        3,175,018  

Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Japan)

    4,300        1,565,493  
               4,740,511  
Homebuilding–0.67%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.

    30,470        1,556,103  
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–1.84%  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

    25,280        2,018,861  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

    18,817        2,244,492  
               4,263,353  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund


     Shares      Value  
Industrial Conglomerates–0.75%  

Roper Technologies, Inc.

    6,709      $ 1,737,631  
Industrial Machinery–2.18%  

John Bean Technologies Corp.

    11,346        1,257,137  

Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

    22,295        3,783,238  
               5,040,375  
Insurance Brokers–1.15%  

Brown & Brown, Inc.

    51,576        2,654,101  
Internet Software & Services–3.95%  

CoStar Group Inc.(b)

    13,052        3,875,791  

GoDaddy, Inc.–Class A(b)

    48,911        2,459,245  

LogMeIn, Inc.

    24,588        2,815,326  
               9,150,362  
Investment Banking & Brokerage–2.89%  

E*TRADE Financial Corp.(b)

    80,185        3,974,770  

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.

    53,322        2,726,354  
               6,701,124  
IT Consulting & Other Services–1.90%  

DXC Technology Co.

    18,015        1,709,624  

Gartner, Inc.(b)

    21,901        2,697,108  
               4,406,732  
Life Sciences Tools & Services–1.92%  

INC Research Holdings, Inc.–Class A(b)

    47,934        2,089,923  

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.(b)

    3,816        2,364,088  
               4,454,011  
Managed Health Care–2.73%  

Centene Corp.(b)

    33,889        3,418,722  

Humana Inc.

    11,700        2,902,419  
               6,321,141  
Metal & Glass Containers–1.06%  

Berry Global Group, Inc.(b)

    41,832        2,454,283  
Movies & Entertainment–1.13%  

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

    75,370        2,624,383  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–1.22%  

Halliburton Co.

    57,630        2,816,378  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–1.36%  

Diamondback Energy Inc.(b)

    24,953        3,150,316  
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–1.15%  

Cheniere Energy, Inc.(b)

    49,427        2,661,150  
Packaged Foods & Meats–1.47%  

Pinnacle Foods Inc.

    57,368        3,411,675  
     Shares      Value  
Pharmaceuticals–0.61%  

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

    31,134      $ 1,421,267  
Railroads–1.33%  

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.–Class A(b)

    39,264        3,091,255  
Regional Banks–0.84%  

Zions Bancorp

    38,461        1,954,973  
Restaurants–1.26%  

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

    15,436        2,916,787  
Semiconductor Equipment–0.60%  

Entegris Inc.

    45,707        1,391,778  
Semiconductors–4.32%  

Cirrus Logic, Inc.(b)

    24,516        1,271,400  

Microchip Technology Inc.

    37,222        3,271,069  

Microsemi Corp.(b)

    53,473        2,761,881  

Qorvo, Inc.(b)

    40,487        2,696,434  
               10,000,784  
Specialized Consumer Services–0.77%  

ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.(b)

    34,568        1,772,301  
Specialized REIT’s–3.75%  

Equinix, Inc.

    8,485        3,845,572  

SBA Communications Corp.–Class A(b)

    29,659        4,845,094  
               8,690,666  
Specialty Chemicals–1.28%  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

    7,242        2,969,510  
Systems Software–2.10%  

ServiceNow, Inc.(b)

    37,317        4,865,764  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals–0.82%  

NetApp, Inc.

    34,318        1,898,472  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $169,308,076)

 

     231,558,110  

Money Market Funds–0.00%

 

Invesco Government & Agency
Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18%(c)

    1,410        1,410  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(c)

    1,612        1,612  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $3,022)

 

     3,022  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–99.96%
(Cost $169,311,098)

 

     231,561,132  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.04%

 

     82,651  

NET ASSETS–100.00%

 

   $ 231,643,783  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

REIT  

– Estate Investment Trust

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  Non-income producing security.
(c)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $169,308,076)

  $ 231,558,110  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value and cost

    3,022  

Cash

    6,788  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $5,113)

    5,169  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

    405,618  

Fund shares sold

    69,657  

Dividends

    76,428  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    124,279  

Other assets

    6,648  

Total assets

    232,255,719  

Liabilities:

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

    95,286  

Fund shares reacquired

    192,583  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    161,189  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    5,109  

Accrued other operating expenses

    23,500  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    134,269  

Total liabilities

    611,936  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 231,643,783  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 147,396,842  

Undistributed net investment income (loss)

    (139,546

Undistributed net realized gain

    22,136,397  

Net unrealized appreciation

    62,250,090  
    $ 231,643,783  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 109,197,115  

Series II

  $ 122,446,668  

Shares outstanding, no par value,
with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Series I

    19,425,864  

Series II

    22,146,423  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 5.62  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 5.53  

Investment income:

 

Dividends

  $ 1,471,817  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes securities lending income of $8,551)

    31,631  

Total investment income

    1,503,448  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    1,713,891  

Administrative services fees

    399,825  

Custodian fees

    11,559  

Distribution fees — Series II

    304,435  

Transfer agent fees

    48,783  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    26,041  

Reports to shareholders

    30,663  

Professional services fees

    43,209  

Other

    4,525  

Total expenses

    2,582,931  

Less: Fees waived

    (3,338

Net expenses

    2,579,593  

Net investment income (loss)

    (1,076,145

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investment securities (includes net gains (losses) from securities sold to affiliates of $(19,096))

    24,189,862  

Foreign currencies

    (9,157
      24,180,705  

Change in net unrealized appreciation of:

 

Investment securities

    22,465,894  

Foreign currencies

    56  
      22,465,950  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    46,646,655  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 45,570,510  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (1,076,145    $ (1,268,599

Net realized gain

    24,180,705        13,767,777  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    22,465,950        (12,121,567

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    45,570,510        377,611  

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

    (6,675,715      (10,165,462

Series ll

    (7,683,442      (14,237,965

Total distributions from net realized gains

    (14,359,157      (24,403,427

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (2,907,769      3,417,783  

Series ll

    (8,386,056      (29,982,096

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

    (11,293,825      (26,564,313

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    19,917,528        (50,590,129

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    211,726,255        262,316,384  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income (loss) of $(139,546) and $(122,052), respectively)

  $ 231,643,783      $ 211,726,255  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital growth.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A. Security Valuations — Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual

 

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trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

 

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The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Securities Lending — The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated money market funds and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
J. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

K. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $500 million

    0.75%  

Next $500 million

    0.70%  

Over $1 billion

    0.65%  

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.75%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 2.00% and Series II shares to 2.25% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash (excluding investments of cash collateral from securities lending) in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $3,338.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $57,559 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $342,266 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund incurred $1,949 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

  Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
  Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
  Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

 

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The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Investment in Securities                                     

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

  $ 229,992,617        $ 1,565,493        $        $ 231,558,110  

Money Market Funds

    3,022                            3,022  

Total Investments

  $ 229,995,639        $ 1,565,493        $        $ 231,561,132  

NOTE 4—Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund engaged in securities sales of $176,372, which resulted in net realized gains (losses) of $(19,096).

NOTE 5—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 6—Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 7—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Long-term capital gain

  $ 14,359,157        $ 24,403,427  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed long-term gain

  $ 23,382,162  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    61,004,270  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) — foreign currencies

    (26,359

Temporary book/tax differences

    (113,132

Shares of beneficial interest

    147,396,842  

Total net assets

  $ 231,643,783  

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund


The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 8—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $103,963,003 and $128,739,123, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 64,051,856  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (3,047,586

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 61,004,270  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $170,556,862.

NOTE 9—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of net operating losses, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income (loss) was increased by $1,058,651, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $767,906 and shares of beneficial interest was decreased by $290,745. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 10—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    2,110,516      $ 11,337,794        3,420,749      $ 17,586,771  

Series II

    1,772,258        9,394,698        4,122,162        21,135,860  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    1,252,479        6,675,715        2,033,092        10,165,462  

Series II

    1,463,513        7,683,442        2,882,179        14,237,965  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (3,864,213      (20,921,278      (4,780,869      (24,334,450

Series II

    (4,767,695      (25,464,196      (13,091,408      (65,355,921

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    (2,033,142    $ (11,293,825      (5,414,095    $ (26,564,313

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 55% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund


NOTE 11—Financial Highlights

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)(a)
    Net gains
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income (loss)
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 4.89     $ (0.02   $ 1.10     $ 1.08     $     $ (0.35   $ (0.35   $ 5.62       22.49   $ 109,197       1.00 %(d)      1.00 %(d)      (0.34 )%(d)      46

Year ended 12/31/16

    5.38       (0.02     0.07       0.05             (0.54     (0.54     4.89       0.76       97,444       1.03       1.03       (0.39     60  

Year ended 12/31/15

    5.78       (0.02     0.08       0.06             (0.46     (0.46     5.38       1.21       103,632       1.07       1.07       (0.33     62  

Year ended 12/31/14

    5.35       (0.02     0.45       0.43                         5.78       8.04       106,390       1.07       1.07       (0.36     71  

Year ended 12/31/13

    3.92       (0.02     1.47       1.45       (0.02           (0.02     5.35       37.01       115,319       1.08       1.08       (0.41     76  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    4.83       (0.03     1.08       1.05             (0.35     (0.35     5.53       22.14       122,447       1.25 (d)      1.25 (d)      (0.59 )(d)      46  

Year ended 12/31/16

    5.33       (0.03     0.07       0.04             (0.54     (0.54     4.83       0.57       114,282       1.28       1.28       (0.64     60  

Year ended 12/31/15

    5.74       (0.03     0.08       0.05             (0.46     (0.46     5.33       1.04       158,684       1.32       1.32       (0.58     62  

Year ended 12/31/14

    5.33       (0.03     0.44       0.41                         5.74       7.69       162,299       1.32       1.32       (0.61     71  

Year ended 12/31/13

    3.91       (0.03     1.46       1.43       (0.01           (0.01     5.33       36.60       172,478       1.33       1.33       (0.66     76  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $106,745 and $121,774 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class   Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
     ACTUAL     

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before
expenses)

     Annualized
Expense
Ratio
 
     Ending
Account  Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
     Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    
Series I   $ 1,000.00      $ 1,075.40      $ 5.18      $ 1,020.21      $ 5.04        0.99
Series II     1,000.00        1,074.60        6.48        1,018.95        6.31        1.24  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund


Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

  $ 14,359,157  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    0.00

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0.00

 

  * The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

Invesco V.I. Mid Cap Growth Fund


 

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

  Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund

 

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The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

    A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246 or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/ proxysearch. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

 

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus and variable product prospectus, which contain more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read each carefully before investing.

 

 

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

 

Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                                              MS-VISPI-AR-1         02082018         0807


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund (the Fund) underperformed the Fund’s broad market/style-specific index, the S&P 500 Index.

    Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares

      21.26 %  

Series II Shares

      21.00

S&P 500 Index (Broad Market/Style-Specific Index)

      21.83

Lipper VUF S&P 500 Funds Index (Peer Group Index)

      21.28

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Despite highly destructive hurricanes that threatened to derail a years-long economic recovery, the US economy continued to expand throughout the year ended December 31, 2017. Gross domestic product – the value of all goods and services produced in the US – expanded in the first three quarters of 2017. Inflation remained subdued even as unemployment continued its multiyear decline.

    Given signs of an improving economy, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the reporting period, most recently in December 2017; each rate hike was 25 basis points.1 (A basis point is 0.01%.) The Fed pledged that “realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation” will guide its future actions. At the close of the reporting period, Fed policy remained accommodative, and the fed funds target rate stood at a range of 1.25% to 1.50% – 75 basis points higher than at the start of the reporting period.1

    Higher inventories and a worsening outlook caused oil prices and many

energy stocks to decline during the first half of 2017. However, oil prices rose significantly in the second half of the reporting period as expectations for lower supplies increased, partly due to continued OPEC production cuts, in the face of strengthening demand.

    Major US stock market indexes repeatedly hit all-time highs throughout the reporting period. The stock market rally that began after the 2016 presidential election continued throughout the reporting period, fueled by generally positive economic data, strong corporate earnings and improved consumer confidence. Finally, after much debate in Congress, a tax reform bill was signed into law in December 2017. While its enactment further strengthened stocks, its effect on the US economy remains uncertain.

    Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund invests in stocks in approximately the same proportion as they are represented in the S&P 500 Index. During the reporting period, the sectors that contributed the most to overall Fund performance were the information technology (IT), financials, health care and consumer discretionary sectors. The energy and telecommunication

 

services sectors delivered negative returns and detracted from Fund performance.

    Four of the five top contributors for the reporting period were from the IT sector. The largest contributor to overall Fund performance was Apple. Apple benefited from a strong IT sector and continued demand for its core products. Microsoft, Facebook and Alphabet (the parent company of Google) were other strong performers in the sector. Amazon.com was also a top contributor. The stock continued its strong run as the company continued to take market share. The internet retailer also surprised analysts when it earned 52 cents per share in the third quarter of the year versus a Thomson Reuters’ consensus of 3 cents.2

    The energy sector detracted from absolute Fund performance during the reporting period. Several energy holdings were key detractors including, Exxon Mobil, Schlumberger and Anadarko Petroleum. Volatile oil prices hampered these companies’ ability to deliver positive returns.

    General Electric was the largest individual detractor from Fund performance. The company struggled with structural problems that were amplified as a released turnaround plan fell short of the sweeping reset of the business model/ portfolio needed.

    Please note, the Fund’s strategy is principally implemented through equity investments, but the Fund may also use S&P 500 futures contracts, which are derivative instruments used to gain exposure to the equity market. During the reporting period, the Fund invested in S&P 500 futures contracts, which generated a positive return and which contributed to Fund performance. Derivatives can be a cost-effective way to gain exposure to asset classes.  However, derivatives may

 

 

 Portfolio Composition

 By sector

% of total net assets   

 Information Technology    23.6%  
 Financials    14.7     
 Health Care    13.6     
 Consumer Discretionary    12.1     
 industrials    10.2     
 Consumer Staples    8.1     
 Energy    6.0     
 Materials    3.0     
 Real Estate    2.9     
 Utilities    2.9     

 Telecommunication Services

   2.0     

 Money Market Funds

 Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

   0.9     

 

 Top 10 Equity Holdings*

% of total net assets    

   1. Apple Inc.   3.8%  

   2. Microsoft Corp.

  2.9     

   3. Amazon.com, Inc.

  2.0     

   4. Facebook, Inc.-Class A

  1.8     

   5. Berkshire Hathaway Inc.-Class B

  1.7     

   6. Johnson & Johnson

  1.6     

   7. JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  1.6     

   8. Exxon Mobil Corp.

  1.5     

   9. Alphabet Inc.-Class C

  1.4     

 10. Alphabet Inc.-Class A

 

 

1.4     

 

 

 Total Net Assets

 

 

$93.5 million  

 Total Number of Holdings*   504  

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


amplify traditional investment risks through the creation of leverage and may be less liquid than traditional securities.

    We welcome new investors who joined the Fund during the year and thank you for your investment in Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund.

 

1 Source: US Federal Reserve
2 Source: Thomson Reuters

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

 

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Anthony Munchak

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund. He joined

Invesco in 2000. Mr. Munchak earned a BS and an MS in finance from Boston College and an MBA from Bentley College.

 

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Glen Murphy

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund. He joined

Invesco in 1995. Mr. Murphy earned a BA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an MS in finance from Boston College.

 

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Francis Orlando

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund. He joined

Invesco in 1987. Mr. Orlando earned a BA in business administration from Merrimack College and an MBA from Boston University.
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Daniel Tsai

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund. He joined

Invesco in 2000. Mr. Tsai earned a BS in mechanical engineering from National Taiwan University, an MS in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and an MS in computer science from Wayne State University.

 

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Anne Unflat

Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund. She joined Invesco in 1988. Ms. Unflat earned

a BA in economics from Queens College and an MBA in finance from St. John’s University.

 

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Donna Chapman Wilson

Portfolio Manager and Director of Portfolio Management, is manager of Invesco V.I.

S&P 500 Index Fund. She joined Invesco in 1997. Ms. Chapman Wilson earned a BA in economics from Hampton University and an MBA in finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
 

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


 

Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

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1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

 

  Average Annual Total Returns

  As of 12/31/17

   
  Series I Shares          
  Inception (5/18/98)       6.25%    
  10 Years       8.18     
    5 Years       15.33     
    1 Year       21.26     
  Series II Shares          
  Inception (6/5/00)       4.92%    
  10 Years       7.91     
    5 Years       15.04     
    1 Year       21.00     

Effective June 1, 2010, Class X and Class Y shares of the predecessor fund, Morgan Stanley Variable Investment S&P 500 Index Portfolio advised by Morgan Stanley Investment Advisors Inc. were reorganized into Series I and Series II shares, respectively, of Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund. Returns shown above, prior to June 1, 2010, for Series I and Series II shares are blended returns of the predecessor fund and Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be

lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.41% and 0.66%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and

fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

    Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund’s investment objective is to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond to the total return (i.e., the combination of capital changes and income) of the Standard & Poor’s® 500 Composite Stock Price Index.

Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Depositary receipts risk. Investing in depositary receipts involves the same risks as direct investments in foreign securities. In addition, the underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications or pass through any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities to the holders of such receipts. The Fund may therefore receive less timely information or have less control than if it invested directly in the foreign issuer.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

    Emerging markets securities risk.

Emerging markets (also referred to as

developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertain trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law and the enforcement of systems of taxation in many emerging market countries may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, investments in emerging markets securities may also be subject to additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information.

    Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    Indexing risk. The Fund is operated as a passively managed index fund and, therefore, the adverse performance of a particular security necessarily will not result in the elimination of the security from the Fund’s portfolio. Ordinarily, the Adviser will not sell the Fund’s portfolio securities except to reflect additions or deletions of the securities that comprise the Index, or as may be necessary to raise cash to pay Fund shareholders who sell Fund shares. As such, the Fund will be negatively affected by declines in the securities represented by the Index. Also, there is no guarantee that the Adviser will be able to correlate the Fund’s performance with that of the Index.

    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. 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.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US stock market.

    The Lipper VUF S&P 500 Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of S&P 500 variable insurance underlying funds tracked by Lipper.

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

    Industry classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

 

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–99.10%

 

Advertising–0.11%  

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)

    1,547      $ 31,187  

Omnicom Group Inc.

    943        68,679  
               99,866  
Aerospace & Defense–2.60%  

Arconic Inc.

    1,728        47,088  

Boeing Co. (The)

    2,273        670,330  

General Dynamics Corp.

    1,127        229,288  

Harris Corp.

    489        69,267  

L3 Technologies, Inc.

    319        63,114  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

    1,013        325,224  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

    706        216,678  

Raytheon Co.

    1,174        220,536  

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

    663        89,916  

Textron Inc.

    1,082        61,230  

TransDigm Group, Inc.

    196        53,826  

United Technologies Corp.

    3,015        384,624  
               2,431,121  
Agricultural & Farm Machinery–0.22%  

Deere & Co.

    1,298        203,150  
Agricultural Products–0.10%  

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

    2,271        91,022  
Air Freight & Logistics–0.73%  

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.(b)

    573        51,049  

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

    721        46,641  

FedEx Corp.

    1,001        249,790  

United Parcel Service, Inc.–Class B

    2,789        332,309  
               679,789  
Airlines–0.52%  

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

    499        36,681  

American Airlines Group Inc.

    1,729        89,960  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

    2,663        149,128  

Southwest Airlines Co.

    2,217        145,103  

United Continental Holdings Inc.(c)

    1,022        68,883  
               489,755  
Alternative Carriers–0.07%  

CenturyLink Inc.

    3,974        66,286  
Apparel Retail–0.47%  

Foot Locker, Inc.

    506        23,721  

Gap, Inc. (The)

    884        30,109  

L Brands, Inc.

    1,002        60,341  

Ross Stores, Inc.

    1,565        125,591  

TJX Cos., Inc. (The)

    2,583        197,496  
               437,258  
     Shares      Value  
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods–0.33%  

Hanesbrands, Inc.(b)

    1,480      $ 30,947  

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd.(c)

    619        38,966  

PVH Corp.

    315        43,221  

Ralph Lauren Corp.

    225        23,330  

Tapestry, Inc.

    1,155        51,086  

Under Armour, Inc.–Class A(b)(c)

    770        11,111  

Under Armour, Inc.–Class C(b)(c)

    722        9,617  

VF Corp.

    1,335        98,790  
               307,068  
Application Software–1.16%  

Adobe Systems Inc.(c)

    2,001        350,655  

ANSYS, Inc.(c)

    343        50,624  

Autodesk, Inc.(c)

    895        93,823  

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(c)

    1,145        47,884  

Citrix Systems, Inc.(c)

    580        51,040  

Intuit Inc.

    986        155,571  

salesforce.com, inc.(c)

    2,792        285,426  

Synopsys, Inc.(c)

    613        52,252  
               1,087,275  
Asset Management & Custody Banks–1.16%  

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

    227        46,592  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    600        101,682  

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

    4,158        223,950  

BlackRock, Inc.

    500        256,855  

Franklin Resources, Inc.

    1,345        58,279  

Invesco Ltd.(d)

    1,663        60,766  

Northern Trust Corp.

    877        87,603  

State Street Corp.

    1,505        146,903  

T. Rowe Price Group Inc.

    982        103,041  
               1,085,671  
Auto Parts & Equipment–0.14%  

Aptiv PLC

    1,090        92,465  

BorgWarner, Inc.

    810        41,383  
               133,848  
Automobile Manufacturers–0.44%  

Ford Motor Co.

    15,846        197,917  

General Motors Co.

    5,191        212,779  
               410,696  
Automotive Retail–0.26%  

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

    301        30,006  

AutoZone, Inc.(c)

    110        78,251  

CarMax, Inc.(c)

    748        47,969  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(c)

    344        82,746  
               238,972  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


     Shares      Value  
Biotechnology–2.75%  

AbbVie Inc.

    6,473      $ 626,004  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(c)

    912        109,066  

Amgen Inc.

    2,947        512,483  

Biogen Inc.(c)

    862        274,607  

Celgene Corp.(c)

    3,200        333,952  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    5,304        379,979  

Incyte Corp.(c)

    711        67,339  

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(c)

    313        117,675  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.(c)

    1,030        154,356  
               2,575,461  
Brewers–0.07%  

Molson Coors Brewing Co.–Class B

    754        61,881  
Broadcasting–0.16%  

CBS Corp.–Class B

    1,488        87,792  

Discovery Communications, Inc.–Class A(b)(c)

    625        13,987  

Discovery Communications, Inc.–Class C(c)

    810        17,148  

Scripps Networks Interactive Inc.–Class A

    399        34,067  
               152,994  
Building Products–0.33%  

A.O. Smith Corp.

    598        36,646  

Allegion PLC

    397        31,585  

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

    625        42,775  

Johnson Controls International PLC

    3,758        143,217  

Masco Corp.

    1,277        56,111  
               310,334  
Cable & Satellite–1.14%  

Charter Communications, Inc.–Class A(c)

    787        264,401  

Comcast Corp.–Class A

    18,945        758,747  

DISH Network Corp.–Class A(c)

    930        44,407  
               1,067,555  
Casinos & Gaming–0.13%  

MGM Resorts International

    2,069        69,084  

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

    324        54,623  
               123,707  
Commodity Chemicals–0.15%  

LyondellBasell Industries N.V.–Class A

    1,312        144,740  
Communications Equipment–0.97%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    20,079        769,026  

F5 Networks, Inc.(c)

    259        33,986  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

    1,555        44,317  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

    664        59,986  
               907,315  
Computer & Electronics Retail–0.08%  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

    1,032        70,661  
Construction & Engineering–0.09%  

Fluor Corp.

    571        29,492  

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

    502        33,112  
     Shares      Value  
Construction & Engineering–(continued)  

Quanta Services, Inc.(c)

    638      $ 24,952  
               87,556  
Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks–0.64%  

Caterpillar Inc.

    2,417        380,871  

Cummins Inc.

    633        111,813  

PACCAR Inc.

    1,436        102,071  
               594,755  
Construction Materials–0.13%  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

    256        56,586  

Vulcan Materials Co.

    540        69,320  
               125,906  
Consumer Electronics–0.03%  

Garmin Ltd.

    462        27,521  
Consumer Finance–0.78%  

American Express Co.

    2,925        290,482  

Capital One Financial Corp.

    1,978        196,969  

Discover Financial Services

    1,475        113,457  

Navient Corp.

    1,078        14,359  

Synchrony Financial

    2,987        115,328  
               730,595  
Copper–0.11%  

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.(c)

    5,504        104,356  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–2.66%  

Alliance Data Systems Corp.

    194        49,175  

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

    1,800        210,942  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

    1,359        127,868  

Fiserv, Inc.(c)

    846        110,936  

Global Payments Inc.

    645        64,655  

Mastercard Inc.–Class A

    3,769        570,476  

Paychex, Inc.

    1,307        88,981  

PayPal Holdings, Inc.(c)

    4,588        337,769  

Total System Services, Inc.

    691        54,651  

Visa Inc.–Class A

    7,365        839,757  

Western Union Co. (The)

    1,852        35,206  
               2,490,416  
Department Stores–0.10%  

Kohl’s Corp.

    684        37,093  

Macy’s, Inc.

    1,237        31,160  

Nordstrom, Inc.

    471        22,316  
               90,569  
Distillers & Vintners–0.23%  

Brown-Forman Corp.–Class B

    795        54,593  

Constellation Brands, Inc.–Class A

    702        160,456  
               215,049  
Distributors–0.12%  

Genuine Parts Co.

    599        56,911  

LKQ Corp.(c)

    1,255        51,041  
               107,952  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


     Shares      Value  
Diversified Banks–5.24%  

Bank of America Corp.

    39,400      $ 1,163,088  

Citigroup Inc.

    10,738        799,015  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    14,093        1,507,105  

U.S. Bancorp

    6,396        342,698  

Wells Fargo & Co.

    18,000        1,092,060  
               4,903,966  
Diversified Chemicals–0.78%  

DowDuPont Inc.

    9,503        676,804  

Eastman Chemical Co.

    591        54,750  
               731,554  
Diversified Support Services–0.06%  

Cintas Corp.

    348        54,229  
Drug Retail–0.59%  

CVS Health Corp.

    4,113        298,193  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    3,526        256,058  
               554,251  
Electric Utilities–1.79%  

Alliant Energy Corp.

    951        40,522  

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

    2,011        147,949  

Duke Energy Corp.

    2,841        238,956  

Edison International

    1,332        84,236  

Entergy Corp.

    733        59,659  

Eversource Energy

    1,295        81,818  

Exelon Corp.

    3,907        153,975  

FirstEnergy Corp.

    1,817        55,637  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

    1,914        298,948  

PG&E Corp.

    2,097        94,009  

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

    453        38,587  

PPL Corp.

    2,773        85,824  

Southern Co. (The)

    4,072        195,822  

Xcel Energy, Inc.

    2,076        99,876  
               1,675,818  
Electrical Components & Equipment–0.56%  

Acuity Brands, Inc.

    174        30,624  

AMETEK, Inc.

    943        68,339  

Eaton Corp. PLC

    1,789        141,349  

Emerson Electric Co.

    2,617        182,379  

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

    524        102,887  
               525,578  
Electronic Components–0.24%  

Amphenol Corp.–Class A

    1,248        109,574  

Corning Inc.

    3,529        112,893  
               222,467  
Electronic Equipment & Instruments–0.03%  

FLIR Systems, Inc.

    575        26,806  
Electronic Manufacturing Services–0.15%  

TE Connectivity Ltd.

    1,427        135,622  
     Shares      Value  
Environmental & Facilities Services–0.24%  

Republic Services, Inc.

    936      $ 63,283  

Stericycle, Inc.(c)

    348        23,661  

Waste Management, Inc.

    1,621        139,892  
               226,836  
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals–0.36%  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

    947        40,285  

FMC Corp.

    544        51,495  

Monsanto Co.

    1,783        208,219  

Mosaic Co. (The)

    1,424        36,540  
               336,539  
Financial Exchanges & Data–0.79%  

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.

    460        57,311  

CME Group Inc.–Class A

    1,389        202,863  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    2,376        167,651  

Moody’s Corp.

    678        100,080  

Nasdaq, Inc.

    485        37,263  

S&P Global Inc.

    1,035        175,329  
               740,497  
Food Distributors–0.13%  

Sysco Corp.

    1,946        118,181  
Food Retail–0.11%  

Kroger Co. (The)

    3,612        99,149  
Footwear–0.36%  

NIKE, Inc.–Class B

    5,336        333,767  
General Merchandise Stores–0.37%  

Dollar General Corp.

    1,064        98,963  

Dollar Tree, Inc.(c)

    968        103,896  

Target Corp.

    2,207        144,007  
               346,866  
Gold–0.09%  

Newmont Mining Corp.

    2,180        81,794  
Health Care Distributors–0.35%  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    655        60,142  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    1,293        79,222  

Henry Schein, Inc.(c)

    648        45,282  

McKesson Corp.

    846        131,934  

Patterson Cos. Inc.

    346        12,501  
               329,081  
Health Care Equipment–2.50%  

Abbott Laboratories

    7,069        403,428  

Baxter International Inc.

    2,050        132,512  

Becton, Dickinson and Co.

    1,080        231,244  

Boston Scientific Corp.(c)

    5,599        138,799  

Danaher Corp.

    2,486        230,751  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(c)

    863        97,269  

Hologic, Inc.(c)

    1,119        47,837  

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(c)

    353        55,202  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


     Shares      Value  
Health Care Equipment–(continued)  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(c)

    456      $ 166,413  

Medtronic PLC

    5,497        443,883  

ResMed Inc.

    575        48,697  

Stryker Corp.

    1,306        202,221  

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(c)

    374        41,570  

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

    826        99,673  
               2,339,499  
Health Care Facilities–0.15%  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.(c)

    1,150        101,016  

Universal Health Services, Inc.–Class B

    360        40,806  
               141,822  
Health Care REIT’s–0.25%  

HCP, Inc.

    1,917        49,995  

Ventas, Inc.

    1,456        87,375  

Welltower Inc.

    1,508        96,165  
               233,535  
Health Care Services–0.38%  

DaVita Inc.(c)

    624        45,084  

Envision Healthcare Corp.(c)

    489        16,900  

Express Scripts Holding Co.(c)

    2,300        171,672  

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(c)

    415        66,196  

Quest Diagnostics Inc.

    553        54,465  
               354,317  
Health Care Supplies–0.18%  

Align Technology, Inc.(c)

    294        65,324  

Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)

    203        44,230  

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

    938        61,748  
               171,302  
Health Care Technology–0.09%  

Cerner Corp.(c)

    1,287        86,731  
Home Entertainment Software–0.35%  

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    3,070        194,392  

Electronic Arts Inc.(c)

    1,250        131,325  
               325,717  
Home Furnishings–0.10%  

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

    551        26,299  

Mohawk Industries, Inc.(c)

    257        70,907  
               97,206  
Home Improvement Retail–1.30%  

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

    4,742        898,751  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    3,382        314,323  
               1,213,074  
Homebuilding–0.17%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.

    1,392        71,089  

Lennar Corp.–Class A

    830        52,489  

PulteGroup Inc.

    1,098        36,509  
               160,087  
     Shares      Value  
Hotel and Resort REIT’s–0.06%  

Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.

    3,019      $ 59,927  
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–0.55%  

Carnival Corp.

    1,667        110,639  

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

    834        66,603  

Marriott International Inc.–Class A

    1,243        168,712  

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.(c)

    723        38,500  

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

    703        83,854  

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

    410        47,507  
               515,815  
Household Appliances–0.05%  

Whirlpool Corp.

    297        50,086  
Household Products–1.63%  

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

    1,019        51,123  

Clorox Co. (The)

    527        78,386  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

    3,566        269,055  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

    1,427        172,182  

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

    10,348        950,774  
               1,521,520  
Housewares & Specialties–0.07%  

Newell Brands, Inc.

    2,004        61,924  
Human Resource & Employment Services–0.03%  

Robert Half International, Inc.

    515        28,603  
Hypermarkets & Super Centers–0.98%  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

    1,774        330,177  

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    5,944        586,970  
               917,147  
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders–0.07%  

AES Corp. (The)

    2,644        28,635  

NRG Energy, Inc.

    1,248        35,543  
               64,178  
Industrial Conglomerates–1.89%  

3M Co.

    2,423        570,302  

General Electric Co.(e)

    35,223        614,641  

Honeywell International Inc.

    3,093        474,342  

Roper Technologies, Inc.

    417        108,003  
               1,767,288  
Industrial Gases–0.35%  

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

    890        146,031  

Praxair, Inc.

    1,169        180,821  
               326,852  
Industrial Machinery–0.89%  

Dover Corp.

    635        64,129  

Flowserve Corp.

    533        22,455  

Fortive Corp.

    1,246        90,148  

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

    1,252        208,896  

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

    1,014        90,439  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


     Shares      Value  
Industrial Machinery–(continued)  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.

    543      $ 108,372  

Pentair PLC (United Kingdom)

    670        47,315  

Snap-on Inc.

    230        40,089  

Stanley Black & Decker Inc.

    625        106,056  

Xylem, Inc.

    733        49,991  
               827,890  
Industrial REIT’s–0.19%  

Duke Realty Corp.

    1,445        39,319  

Prologis, Inc.

    2,175        140,309  
               179,628  
Insurance Brokers–0.46%  

Aon PLC

    1,014        135,876  

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

    749        47,397  

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

    2,072        168,640  

Willis Towers Watson PLC

    535        80,619  
               432,532  
Integrated Oil & Gas–2.82%  

Chevron Corp.

    7,713        965,590  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

    17,210        1,439,444  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

    3,107        228,862  
               2,633,896  
Integrated Telecommunication Services–1.97%  

AT&T Inc.

    24,938        969,590  

Verizon Communications Inc.

    16,569        876,997  
               1,846,587  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail–2.84%  

Amazon.com, Inc.(c)

    1,623        1,898,050  

Expedia, Inc.

    498        59,645  

Netflix Inc.(c)

    1,757        337,274  

Priceline Group Inc. (The)(c)

    197        342,335  

TripAdvisor Inc.(b)(c)

    460        15,851  
               2,653,155  
Internet Software & Services–4.81%  

Akamai Technologies, Inc.(c)

    700        45,528  

Alphabet Inc.–Class A(c)

    1,210        1,274,614  

Alphabet Inc.–Class C(c)

    1,226        1,282,886  

eBay Inc.(c)

    3,944        148,847  

Facebook, Inc.–Class A(c)

    9,690        1,709,897  

VeriSign, Inc.(b)(c)

    350        40,054  
               4,501,826  
Investment Banking & Brokerage–1.08%  

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

    4,845        248,888  

E*TRADE Financial Corp.(c)

    1,099        54,477  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

    1,421        362,014  

Morgan Stanley

    5,653        296,613  

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

    524        46,793  
               1,008,785  
     Shares      Value  
IT Consulting & Other Services–1.35%  

Accenture PLC–Class A

    2,510      $ 384,256  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.–Class A

    2,394        170,022  

CSRA Inc.

    681        20,375  

DXC Technology Co.

    1,163        110,369  

Gartner, Inc.(c)

    369        45,442  

International Business Machines Corp.

    3,492        535,743  
               1,266,207  
Leisure Products–0.07%  

Hasbro, Inc.

    459        41,719  

Mattel, Inc.(b)

    1,429        21,978  
               63,697  
Life & Health Insurance–0.87%  

Aflac, Inc.

    1,596        140,097  

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.(c)

    391        22,928  

Lincoln National Corp.

    888        68,260  

MetLife, Inc.

    4,273        216,043  

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

    1,098        77,475  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    1,721        197,881  

Torchmark Corp.

    441        40,003  

Unum Group

    911        50,005  
               812,692  
Life Sciences Tools & Services–0.80%  

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

    1,313        87,931  

Illumina, Inc.(c)

    596        130,220  

IQVIA Holdings Inc.(c)

    590        57,761  

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.(c)

    104        64,430  

PerkinElmer, Inc.

    447        32,685  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    1,628        309,125  

Waters Corp.(c)

    325        62,787  
               744,939  
Managed Health Care–1.88%  

Aetna Inc.

    1,323        238,656  

Anthem, Inc.

    1,042        234,460  

Centene Corp.(c)

    704        71,020  

Cigna Corp.

    1,001        203,293  

Humana Inc.

    579        143,633  

UnitedHealth Group Inc.

    3,935        867,510  
               1,758,572  
Metal & Glass Containers–0.06%  

Ball Corp.

    1,438        54,428  
Motorcycle Manufacturers–0.04%  

Harley-Davidson, Inc.(b)

    683        34,751  
Movies & Entertainment–1.29%  

Time Warner Inc.

    3,161        289,137  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc.–Class A

    4,293        148,237  

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc.–Class B

    1,783        60,836  

Viacom Inc.–Class B

    1,432        44,120  

Walt Disney Co. (The)

    6,134        659,466  
               1,201,796  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


     Shares      Value  
Multi-Line Insurance–0.40%  

American International Group, Inc.

    3,651      $ 217,527  

Assurant, Inc.

    219        22,084  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    1,448        81,493  

Loews Corp.

    1,128        56,434  
               377,538  
Multi-Sector Holdings–1.69%  

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.–Class B(c)

    7,815        1,549,089  

Leucadia National Corp.

    1,273        33,722  
               1,582,811  
Multi-Utilities–0.99%  

Ameren Corp.

    991        58,459  

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

    1,762        49,970  

CMS Energy Corp.

    1,152        54,489  

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

    1,266        107,547  

Dominion Energy, Inc.

    2,612        211,729  

DTE Energy Co.

    733        80,234  

NiSource Inc.

    1,367        35,091  

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc.

    2,068        106,502  

SCANA Corp.

    596        23,709  

Sempra Energy

    1,026        109,700  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

    1,290        85,695  
               923,125  
Office REIT’s–0.24%  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

    385        50,277  

Boston Properties, Inc.

    630        81,919  

SL Green Realty Corp.

    398        40,170  

Vornado Realty Trust

    704        55,039  
               227,405  
Oil & Gas Drilling–0.03%  

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.(b)

    443        28,636  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–0.77%  

Baker Hughes, a GE Co.

    1,750        55,370  

Halliburton Co.

    3,550        173,488  

National Oilwell Varco Inc.

    1,554        55,975  

Schlumberger Ltd.

    5,626        379,136  

TechnipFMC PLC (United Kingdom)

    1,796        56,233  
               720,202  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–1.48%  

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    2,222        119,188  

Apache Corp.

    1,557        65,737  

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

    1,891        54,083  

Chesapeake Energy Corp.(b)(c)

    3,690        14,612  

Cimarex Energy Co.

    386        47,096  

Concho Resources Inc.(c)

    607        91,183  

ConocoPhillips

    4,855        266,491  

Devon Energy Corp.

    2,150        89,010  

EOG Resources, Inc.

    2,348        253,373  

EQT Corp.

    1,000        56,920  
     Shares      Value  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–(continued)  

Hess Corp.

    1,104      $ 52,407  

Marathon Oil Corp.

    3,477        58,866  

Newfield Exploration Co.(c)

    814        25,665  

Noble Energy, Inc.

    1,989        57,959  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

    695        120,131  

Range Resources Corp.

    942        16,070  
               1,388,791  
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing–0.57%  

Andeavor

    589        67,346  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

    1,970        129,981  

Phillips 66

    1,744        176,406  

Valero Energy Corp.

    1,776        163,232  
               536,965  
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation–0.35%  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

    7,854        141,922  

ONEOK, Inc.

    1,553        83,008  

Williams Cos., Inc. (The)

    3,349        102,111  
               327,041  
Packaged Foods & Meats–1.14%  

Campbell Soup Co.(b)

    792        38,103  

Conagra Brands, Inc.

    1,658        62,457  

General Mills, Inc.

    2,308        136,841  

Hershey Co. (The)

    577        65,495  

Hormel Foods Corp.(b)

    1,093        39,774  

JM Smucker Co. (The)

    460        57,150  

Kellogg Co.

    1,015        69,000  

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

    2,424        188,490  

McCormick & Co., Inc.

    495        50,446  

Mondelez International, Inc.–Class A

    6,063        259,497  

Tyson Foods, Inc.–Class A

    1,208        97,933  
               1,065,186  
Paper Packaging–0.31%  

Avery Dennison Corp.

    360        41,349  

International Paper Co.

    1,688        97,803  

Packaging Corp. of America

    382        46,050  

Sealed Air Corp.

    732        36,088  

WestRock Co.

    1,038        65,612  
               286,902  
Personal Products–0.17%  

Coty Inc.–Class A

    1,896        37,711  

Estee Lauder Cos. Inc. (The)–Class A

    915        116,425  
               154,136  
Pharmaceuticals–4.56%  

Allergan PLC

    1,349        220,669  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

    6,647        407,328  

Eli Lilly and Co.

    3,934        332,266  

Johnson & Johnson

    10,911        1,524,485  

Merck & Co., Inc.

    11,109        625,104  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


     Shares      Value  
Pharmaceuticals–(continued)  

Mylan N.V.(c)

    2,193      $ 92,786  

Perrigo Co. PLC

    531        46,282  

Pfizer Inc.

    24,210        876,886  

Zoetis Inc.

    1,978        142,495  
               4,268,301  
Property & Casualty Insurance–0.85%  

Allstate Corp. (The)

    1,456        152,458  

Chubb Ltd.

    1,885        275,455  

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

    609        45,657  

Progressive Corp. (The)

    2,380        134,041  

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

    1,111        150,696  

XL Group Ltd. (Bermuda)

    1,054        37,059  
               795,366  
Publishing–0.04%  

News Corp.–Class A

    1,602        25,968  

News Corp.–Class B

    543        9,014  
               34,982  
Railroads–0.90%  

CSX Corp.

    3,629        199,631  

Kansas City Southern

    419        44,087  

Norfolk Southern Corp.

    1,162        168,374  

Union Pacific Corp.

    3,196        428,584  
               840,676  
Real Estate Services–0.06%  

CBRE Group, Inc.–Class A(c)

    1,229        53,228  
Regional Banks–1.28%  

BB&T Corp.

    3,187        158,458  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    1,997        83,834  

Comerica Inc.

    718        62,330  

Fifth Third Bancorp

    2,865        86,924  

Huntington Bancshares Inc.

    4,438        64,617  

KeyCorp

    4,337        87,477  

M&T Bank Corp.

    610        104,304  

People’s United Financial, Inc.

    1,384        25,881  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

    1,932        278,768  

Regions Financial Corp.

    4,711        81,406  

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

    1,933        124,852  

Zions Bancorp.

    826        41,986  
               1,200,837  
Reinsurance–0.04%  

Everest Re Group, Ltd.

    167        36,950  
Research & Consulting Services–0.25%  

Equifax Inc.

    491        57,899  

IHS Markit Ltd.(c)

    1,485        67,048  

Nielsen Holdings PLC

    1,373        49,977  

Verisk Analytics, Inc.–Class A(c)

    634        60,864  
               235,788  
     Shares      Value  
Residential REIT’s–0.40%  

Apartment Investment & Management Co.–Class A

    655      $ 28,630  

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

    564        100,623  

Equity Residential

    1,501        95,719  

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

    269        64,929  

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

    463        46,559  

UDR, Inc.

    1,086        41,833  
               378,293  
Restaurants–1.15%  

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(c)

    103        29,770  

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

    501        48,106  

McDonald’s Corp.

    3,237        557,152  

Starbucks Corp.

    5,778        331,831  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

    1,367        111,561  
               1,078,420  
Retail REIT’s–0.52%  

Federal Realty Investment Trust

    294        39,046  

GGP Inc.

    2,561        59,902  

Kimco Realty Corp.

    1,764        32,016  

Macerich Co. (The)

    453        29,753  

Realty Income Corp.

    1,144        65,231  

Regency Centers Corp.

    600        41,508  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    1,262        216,736  
               484,192  
Semiconductor Equipment–0.44%  

Applied Materials, Inc.

    4,352        222,474  

KLA-Tencor Corp.

    640        67,245  

Lam Research Corp.

    663        122,038  
               411,757  
Semiconductors–3.42%  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(b)(c)

    3,358        34,520  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    1,503        133,812  

Broadcom Ltd.

    1,650        423,885  

Intel Corp.

    19,008        877,409  

Microchip Technology Inc.

    951        83,574  

Micron Technology, Inc.(c)

    4,683        192,565  

NVIDIA Corp.

    2,461        476,203  

Qorvo, Inc.(c)

    516        34,366  

QUALCOMM Inc.

    5,987        383,288  

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.

    750        71,212  

Texas Instruments Inc.

    4,002        417,969  

Xilinx, Inc.

    1,016        68,499  
               3,197,302  
Soft Drinks–1.69%  

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

    15,574        714,535  

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

    742        72,018  

Monster Beverage Corp.(c)

    1,671        105,758  

PepsiCo, Inc.

    5,775        692,538  
               1,584,849  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


     Shares      Value  
Specialized Consumer Services–0.02%  

H&R Block, Inc.

    877      $ 22,995  
Specialized REIT’s–1.14%  

American Tower Corp.–Class A

    1,741        248,388  

Crown Castle International Corp.

    1,649        183,056  

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

    836        95,220  

Equinix, Inc.

    317        143,671  

Extra Space Storage Inc.

    510        44,600  

Iron Mountain Inc.

    1,080        40,748  

Public Storage

    611        127,699  

SBA Communications Corp.–Class A(c)

    476        77,759  

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    3,079        108,566  
               1,069,707  
Specialty Chemicals–0.54%  

Albemarle Corp.

    451        57,678  

Ecolab Inc.

    1,055        141,560  

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.

    322        49,141  

PPG Industries, Inc.

    1,033        120,675  

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

    335        137,363  
               506,417  
Specialty Stores–0.16%  

Signet Jewelers Ltd.(b)

    251        14,194  

Tiffany & Co.

    414        43,035  

Tractor Supply Co.

    509        38,048  

Ulta Beauty, Inc.(c)

    237        53,008  
               148,285  
Steel–0.09%  

Nucor Corp.

    1,306        83,035  
Systems Software–3.71%  

CA, Inc.

    1,291        42,964  

Microsoft Corp.

    31,334        2,680,310  

Oracle Corp.

    12,374        585,043  

Red Hat, Inc.(c)

    725        87,073  

Symantec Corp.

    2,540        71,272  
               3,466,662  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals–4.27%  

Apple Inc.

    20,853        3,528,953  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.

    6,477        93,010  

HP Inc.

    6,828        143,456  

NetApp, Inc.

    1,102        60,963  

Seagate Technology PLC(b)

    1,175        49,162  
     Shares      Value  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals–(continued)  

Western Digital Corp.

    1,205      $ 95,834  

Xerox Corp.

    897        26,147  
               3,997,525  
Tires & Rubber–0.04%  

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)

    1,029        33,247  
Tobacco–1.30%  

Altria Group, Inc.

    7,742        552,856  

Philip Morris International Inc.

    6,308        666,440  
               1,219,296  
Trading Companies & Distributors–0.19%  

Fastenal Co.

    1,177        64,370  

United Rentals, Inc.(c)

    344        59,137  

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

    209        49,376  
               172,883  
Trucking–0.04%  

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

    355        40,818  
Water Utilities–0.07%  

American Water Works Co., Inc.

    728        66,605  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $28,472,056)

 

     92,699,266  

Money Market Funds–1.25%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio– Institutional Class, 1.18%(f)

    408,202        408,202  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40%(f)

    291,546        291,575  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(f)

    466,516        466,516  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $1,166,293)

 

     1,166,293  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (excluding investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)–100.35% (Cost $29,638,349)

 

     93,865,559  

Investments Purchased with Cash
Collateral from Securities on Loan

 

Money Market Funds–0.37%  

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18% (Cost $348,137)(f)(g)

    348,137        348,137  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–100.72% (Cost $29,986,486)

 

     94,213,696  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(0.72)%

 

     (673,610

NET ASSETS–100.00%

 

   $ 93,540,086  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

REIT  

– Real Estate Investment Trust

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  All or a portion of this security was out on loan at December 31, 2017.
(c)  Non-income producing security.
(d)  The Fund’s Adviser is a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. and therefore, Invesco Ltd. is considered to be affiliated with the Fund. The value of this security as of December 31, 2017 represented less than 1% of the Fund’s Net Assets. See Note 5.
(e)  All or a portion of the value was pledged as collateral to cover margin requirements for open futures contracts. See Note 1J.
(f)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.
(g)  The security has been segregated to satisfy the commitment to return the cash collateral received in securities lending transactions upon the borrower’s return of the securities loaned. See Note 1I.

 

Open Futures Contracts — Equity Risk  
Long Futures Contracts  

Number of

Contracts

     Expiration
Month
     Notional
Value
     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation
 

E-Mini S&P 500 Index

    10      March–2018      $ 1,338,000      $ 5,887      $ 5,887  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments, at value (Cost $28,432,110)

  $ 92,638,500  

Investments in affiliates, at value (Cost $1,554,376)

    1,575,196  

Cash

    665  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

    98,195  

Fund shares sold

    1,010  

Dividends

    95,243  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    36,027  

Total assets

    94,444,836  

Liabilities:

 

Other Investments:

 

Variation margin – futures contracts

    4,767  

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

    32,208  

Collateral upon return of securities loaned

    348,137  

Fund shares reacquired

    374,360  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    69,711  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    768  

Accrued other operating expenses

    32,373  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    42,426  

Total liabilities

    904,750  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 93,540,086  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 24,182,193  

Undistributed net investment income

    1,177,613  

Undistributed net realized gain

    3,947,183  

Net unrealized appreciation

    64,233,097  
    $ 93,540,086  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 38,450,462  

Series II

  $ 55,089,624  

Shares outstanding, no par value,
with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Series I

    2,074,588  

Series II

    2,989,129  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 18.53  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 18.43  

 

* At December 31, 2017, securities with an aggregate value of $336,006 were on loan to brokers.

Investment income:

 

Dividends

  $ 1,747,381  

Dividends from affiliates (includes securities lending income of $429)

    9,871  

Total investment income

    1,757,252  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    108,507  

Administrative services fees

    194,400  

Custodian fees

    15,484  

Distribution fees — Series II

    134,204  

Transfer agent fees

    4,152  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    22,070  

Licensing fees

    18,085  

Reports to shareholders

    18,677  

Professional services fees

    44,255  

Other

    11,773  

Total expenses

    571,607  

Less: Fees waived

    (1,075

Net expenses

    570,532  

Net investment income

    1,186,720  

Realized and unrealized gain from:

 

Net realized gain from:

 

Investment securities

    6,582,476  

Futures contracts

    189,177  
      6,771,653  

Change in net unrealized appreciation of:

 

Investment securities

    9,357,910  

Futures contracts

    10,834  
      9,368,744  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    16,140,397  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 17,327,117  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 1,186,720      $ 1,467,704  

Net realized gain

    6,771,653        7,393,025  

Change in net unrealized appreciation

    9,368,744        278,400  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    17,327,117        9,139,129  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (599,367      (593,221

Series ll

    (759,177      (788,172

Total distributions from net investment income

    (1,358,544      (1,381,393

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

    (2,671,157      (2,594,662

Series ll

    (3,981,717      (4,107,826

Total distributions from net realized gains

    (6,652,874      (6,702,488

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (189,787      (1,302,813

Series ll

    (2,610,593      (6,582,220

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

    (2,800,380      (7,885,033

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    6,515,319        (6,829,785

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    87,024,767        93,854,552  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $1,177,613 and $1,320,667, respectively)

  $ 93,540,086      $ 87,024,767  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond to the total return (i.e., the combination of capital changes and income) of the Standard & Poor’s 500® Composite Stock Price Index.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A. Security Valuations — Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

 

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Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

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E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Securities Lending — The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated money market funds and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
J. Futures Contracts — The Fund may enter into futures contracts to manage exposure to interest rate, equity and market price movements and/or currency risks. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specified underlying security, currency or commodity (or delivery of a cash settlement price, in the case of an index future) for a fixed price at a future date. The Fund currently invests only in exchange-traded futures and they are standardized as to maturity date and underlying financial instrument. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into futures contracts are satisfied by the segregation of specific securities or cash as collateral at the futures commission merchant (broker). During the period the futures contracts are open, changes in the value of the contracts are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by recalculating the value of the contracts on a daily basis. Subsequent or variation margin payments are received or made depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the contracts are closed or expire, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from, or cost of, the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract. The net realized gain (loss) and the change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts held during the period is included on the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with futures contracts are market risk and the absence of a liquid secondary market. If the Fund were unable to liquidate a futures contract and/or enter into an offsetting closing transaction, the Fund would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the value of the contracts and continue to be required to maintain the margin deposits on the futures contracts. Futures contracts have minimal Counterparty risk since the exchange’s clearinghouse, as Counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Risks may exceed amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
K. Collateral — To the extent the Fund has designated or segregated a security as collateral and that security is subsequently sold, it is the Fund’s practice to replace such collateral no later than the next business day.

 

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NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $2 billion

    0.12%  

Over $2 billion

    0.10%  

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.12%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 2.00% and Series II shares to 2.25% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $1,075.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $50,000 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $144,400 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

  Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
  Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
  Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

 

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The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  
Investments in Securities                                     

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

  $ 92,699,266        $        $        $ 92,699,266  

Money Market Funds

    1,514,430                            1,514,430  

Total Investments in Securities

    94,213,696                            94,213,696  
Other Investments — Assets*                                     

Futures Contracts*

    5,887                            5,887  

Total Investments

  $ 94,219,583        $        $        $ 94,219,583  

 

* Unrealized appreciation.

NOTE 4—Derivative Investments

The Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) under which a fund may trade OTC derivatives. An OTC transaction entered into under an ISDA Master Agreement typically involves a collateral posting arrangement, payment netting provisions and close-out netting provisions. These netting provisions allow for reduction of credit risk through netting of contractual obligations. The enforceability of the netting provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement depends on the governing law of the ISDA Master Agreement, among other factors.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End

The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of December 31, 2017:

 

    Value  
Derivative Assets   Equity Risk  

Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts — Exchange-Traded(a)

  $ 5,887  

Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements

    (5,887

Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements

  $  

 

(a)  Only current day’s variation margin receivable (payable) is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended December 31, 2017

The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:

 

    Location of Gain on
Statement of Operations
 
     Equity Risk  

Realized Gain:

 

Futures contracts

  $ 189,177  

Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation:

 

Futures contracts

    10,834  

Total

  $ 200,011  

The table below summarizes the average notional value of futures contracts outstanding during the period.

 

     Futures
Contracts
 

Average notional value

  $ 1,127,774  

NOTE 5—Investments in Affiliates

The Fund’s Adviser is a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. and therefore, Invesco Ltd. is considered to be affiliated with the Fund. The following is a summary of the transactions in, and earnings from, investments in Invesco Ltd. for the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

     Value
12/31/16
       Purchases
at Cost
       Proceeds
from Sales
       Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
       Realized
Gain
       Value
12/31/17
       Dividend
Income
 

Invesco Ltd.

  $ 55,643        $        $ (5,594      $ 9,525        $ 1,192        $ 60,766        $ 1,996  

 

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NOTE 6—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 7—Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 8—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 1,438,937        $ 1,381,393  

Long-term capital gain

    6,572,481          6,702,488  

Total distributions

  $ 8,011,418        $ 8,083,881  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 1,342,841  

Undistributed long-term gain

    6,214,273  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    61,836,445  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (35,666

Shares of beneficial interest

    24,182,193  

Total net assets

  $ 93,540,086  

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 9—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $2,529,894 and $12,174,305, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 62,605,453  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (769,008

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 61,836,445  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $32,383,138.

 

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NOTE 10—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of real estate investment trusts, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was increased by $28,770, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $28,095 and shares of beneficial interest was decreased by $675. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 11—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    84,246      $ 1,475,450        48,001      $ 796,342  

Series II

    155,899        2,840,138        177,111        2,959,359  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    189,428        3,269,530        196,239        3,186,916  

Series II

    275,954        4,740,894        302,783        4,895,999  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (273,913      (4,934,767      (316,145      (5,286,071

Series II

    (570,729      (10,191,625      (884,680      (14,437,578

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    (139,115    $ (2,800,380      (476,691    $ (7,885,033

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 92% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 12—Financial Highlights

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(a)
    Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
    Ratio of
expenses
to average
net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 16.78     $ 0.26     $ 3.18     $ 3.44     $ (0.31   $ (1.38   $ (1.69   $ 18.53       21.26   $ 38,450       0.48 %(d)      0.48 %(d)      1.46 %(d)      3

Year ended 12/31/16

    16.58       0.30       1.55       1.85       (0.31     (1.34     (1.65     16.78       11.45       34,812       0.41       0.41       1.81       4  

Year ended 12/31/15

    18.52       0.30       (0.24     0.06       (0.33     (1.67     (2.00     16.58       1.03       35,586       0.41       0.41       1.66       7  

Year ended 12/31/14

    16.66       0.28       1.92       2.20       (0.34           (0.34     18.52       13.32       37,685       0.41       0.41       1.62       3  

Year ended 12/31/13

    12.89       0.24       3.84       4.08       (0.31           (0.31     16.66       31.91       36,853       0.41       0.41       1.63       4  

Series II

 

Year ended 12/31/17

    16.69       0.22       3.17       3.39       (0.27     (1.38     (1.65     18.43       21.00       55,090       0.73 (d)      0.73 (d)      1.21 (d)      3  

Year ended 12/31/16

    16.49       0.26       1.54       1.80       (0.26     (1.34     (1.60     16.69       11.20       52,212       0.66       0.66       1.56       4  

Year ended 12/31/15

    18.43       0.25       (0.24     0.01       (0.28     (1.67     (1.95     16.49       0.72       58,268       0.66       0.66       1.41       7  

Year ended 12/31/14

    16.58       0.24       1.90       2.14       (0.29           (0.29     18.43       13.02       63,667       0.66       0.66       1.37       3  

Year ended 12/31/13

    12.83       0.20       3.82       4.02       (0.27           (0.27     16.58       31.55       67,793       0.66       0.66       1.38       4  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $36,742 and $53,681 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class

 

Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)

    ACTUAL    

HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before

expenses)

   

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

 
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
   
Series I   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,111.80      $ 2.50     $ 1,022.84      $ 2.40       0.47
Series II     1,000.00       1,110.20        3.83       1,021.58        3.67       0.72  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

  $ 6,572,481  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    100

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0.00

 

  * The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

Invesco V.I. S&P 500 Index Fund


 

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

  Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund

 

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The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.     A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246 or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/ proxysearch. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

 

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus and variable product prospectus, which contain more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read each carefully before investing.

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

  Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                                           VISCE-AR-1             02072018     1108


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund (the Fund) underperformed the Russell 2000 Index, the Fund’s style-specific index.

    Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares       14.06% 
Series II Shares       13.73    
S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)       21.83    
Russell 2000 Index (Style-Specific Index)       14.65    
Lipper VUF Small-Cap Core Funds Index (Peer Group Index)       13.49    

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Despite highly destructive hurricanes that threatened to derail a years-long economic recovery, the US economy continued to expand throughout the year ended December 31, 2017. Gross domestic product – the value of all goods and services produced in the US – expanded in the first three quarters of 2017. Inflation remained subdued even as unemployment continued its multiyear decline.

    Given signs of an improving economy, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the reporting period, most recently in December 2017; each rate hike was 25 basis points.1 (A basis point is 0.01%.) The Fed pledged that “realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation” will guide its future actions. At the close of the reporting period, Fed policy remained accommodative, and the fed funds target rate stood at a range of 1.25% to 1.50% – 75 basis points higher than at the start of the reporting period.1

 

    Higher inventories and a worsening outlook caused oil prices and many energy stocks to decline during the first half of 2017. However, oil prices rose significantly in the second half of the reporting period as expectations for lower supplies increased, partly due to continued OPEC production cuts, and demand began normalizing.

    Major US stock market indexes repeatedly hit all-time highs throughout the reporting period. The stock market rally that began after the 2016 presidential election continued throughout the reporting period, fueled by generally positive economic data, strong corporate earnings and improved consumer confidence. Finally, after much debate in Congress, a tax reform bill was signed into law in December 2017. While its enactment further strengthened stocks, its effect on the US economy remained uncertain.

    Within this environment, the Fund’s high-quality portfolio posted a double-digit positive return, yet modestly underperformed the Russell 2000 index. The Fund outperformed its style-specific index in the information technology (IT), financials, consumer discretionary,

 

 

industrials, real estate and telecommunication services sectors. However, these contributions were offset by under-performance in the health care, energy, materials and utilities sectors. The Fund’s modest cash positon in the rising market also detracted from relative results.

    During the year, stock selection in the IT sector contributed to Fund performance relative to the style-specific index. Take-Two Interactive Software, an entertainment software developer, was a notable contributor to Fund performance. The company was boosted by solid quarterly results, as well as sales from its Grand Theft Auto game franchise. Photonics manufacturer Coherent also contributed to Fund performance. The company’s stock rose on better-than-expected results helped by organic light-emitting diode (OLED) adoption in consumer electronics.

    Stock selection in the financials sector was also a contributor to relative performance during the year. E*TRADE Financial was the leading contributor to performance in the sector. The company benefited from higher trade volumes and customer account balance growth. The stock price also rallied late in the year as passage of tax reform legislation appeared more likely to lower the company’s tax rate.

    Stock selection in the consumer discretionary sector aided Fund performance relative to the style-specific index. Boyd Gaming, a gaming and hospitality company in Nevada, contributed to Fund performance as the stock price rose on better-than-expected earnings and recent acquisitions in the Las Vegas area. Penn National Gaming, a gaming operator in Pennsylvania, contributed to relative performance, as well. The company’s stock price was driven by more favorable visitation and better-than-expected spending patterns.

 

 

Portfolio Composition

By sector

   % of total net assets 
Financials    20.7% 
Information Technology    18.9    
Industrials    18.6    
Consumer Discretionary    12.6    
Health Care    11.3    
Energy    5.0    
Materials    4.9    
Real Estate    3.5    
Consumer Staples    1.4    
Telecommunication Services    1.3    
Utilities    1.3    
Money Market Funds   
Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities    0.5   

 

Top 10 Equity Holdings*

% of total net assets  

  1.  Coherent, Inc.

   1.8% 

  2.  E*TRADE Financial Corp.

   1.7    

  3.  Albany International Corp.-Class A

   1.6    

  4.  Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

   1.6    

  5.  SPX Corp.

   1.6    

  6.  Blackbaud, Inc.

   1.5    

  7.  Trex Co., Inc.

   1.5    

  8.  Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

   1.5    

  9.  Zebra Technologies Corp.- Class A

   1.4    

10. BWX Technologies, Inc.

   1.4    

 

Total Net Assets

  

 

$306.8 million 

Total Number of Holdings*    96 

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

* Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

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    Conversely, despite posting a solid return in the health care sector, the Fund underperformed its style-specific index. On the positive side, Fund holdings in the pharmaceuticals industry contributed to relative performance. Supernus Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical company focused on treatments for the central nervous system, was a notable contributor to performance in the sector. In contrast, the Fund’s slight underweight exposure to the biotechnology industry was a notable detractor during the year. The health care equipment and supplies industry also detracted from relative performance. Analogic, a medical imaging company, was the leading detractor in the industry. The stock declined on un-derwhelming results in its ultra-sound business and the loss of a key customer. We sold the holding during the year.

    Overweight exposure to the energy sector detracted from Fund performance relative to the style-specific index. The energy sector was the benchmark’s worst-performing sector during the reporting period as crude oil prices declined on concerns over increasing US energy supplies and fears that the OPEC cuts enacted in November 2016 would not be continued after June 2017. Despite OPEC members eventually agreeing to extend the cuts in May and a sharp rally in oil prices in the fourth quarter, the sector still has yet to fully recover. The Fund’s holdings were not immune to the decline in the sector. Superior Energy Services was a notable detractor from Fund performance within the sector. The company was hurt early in the year by lower-than-expected margins in its US land-based and Gulf of Mexico operations.

    Fund holdings in the materials sector detracted from relative performance, as well. Underperformance within the sector was primarily due to the Fund owning more defensive names relative to the style-specific index and the Fund’s underweight exposure to the chemicals industry. Minerals Technologies and Sensient Technologies were the leading detractors from relative performance in the sector.

    All changes to positioning are based on our bottom-up stock selection process. Our portfolio construction process acts as a risk control and ensures the portfolio is aligned with small-cap market sector exposure within modest over- and underweights. Our long-term investment horizon leads to relatively low turnover.

    The traditional business cycle recovery has not fully materialized, as evidenced by several years of mixed results, depending on which sector we evaluate. However, it is possible this is just a very slow normalization, and there is some evidence we may yet see a more classic recovery and a reacceleration in growth. Due to the uncertain economic outlook, we continue to balance the Fund with a mix of long-term secular growth opportunities and cyclical growth opportunities that have strong valuation support.

    Thank you for your commitment to Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund and for sharing our long-term investment horizon.

 

1 Source: US Federal Reserve

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

 

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Juan Hartsfield

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is lead manager of Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund.

He joined Invesco in 2004. Mr. Hartsfield earned a BS in petroleum engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
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Davis Paddock

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund. He joined

Invesco in 2001. Mr. Paddock earned a BA and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.
 

 

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund


 

Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

 

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1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

Average Annual Total Returns     

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (8/29/03)       8.97%
10 Years       7.48   
  5 Years       11.19   
  1 Year       14.06   
Series II Shares          
Inception (8/29/03)       8.71%
10 Years       7.22   
  5 Years       10.90   
  1 Year       13.73   

The performance of the Fund’s Series I and Series II share classes will differ primarily due to different class expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and

changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.96% and 1.21%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and

fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

    Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund


 

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    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.

    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. 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.

    Small- and mid-capitalization companies risks. Small-and mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions, may have little or no operating history or track record of success, and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US stock market.

    The Russell 2000® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of small-cap stocks. The Russell 2000 Index is a trademark/service mark of the Frank Russell Co. Russell® is a trademark of the Frank Russell Co.

    The Lipper VUF Small-Cap Core Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of small-cap core variable insurance underlying funds tracked by Lipper.

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

Other information

    The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial

Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

    Industry classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund


Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–99.48%

 

Aerospace & Defense–1.42%  

BWX Technologies, Inc.

    72,074      $ 4,359,756  
Air Freight & Logistics–1.07%  

Forward Air Corp.

    57,145        3,282,409  
Alternative Carriers–1.25%  

Iridium Communications Inc.(b)(c)

    324,934        3,834,221  
Apparel Retail–0.96%  

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

    156,610        2,944,268  
Application Software–1.48%  

Blackbaud, Inc.

    47,972        4,532,874  
Auto Parts & Equipment–1.27%  

Visteon Corp.(c)

    31,167        3,900,238  
Biotechnology–3.10%  

Array BioPharma Inc.(c)

    246,789        3,158,899  

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(c)

    57,287        4,444,898  

Retrophin, Inc.(c)

    90,662        1,910,249  
               9,514,046  
Building Products–2.35%  

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

    60,157        2,750,980  

Trex Co., Inc.(c)

    41,092        4,453,962  
               7,204,942  
Casinos & Gaming–2.38%  

Boyd Gaming Corp.

    114,240        4,004,112  

Penn National Gaming, Inc.(c)

    105,661        3,310,359  
               7,314,471  
Construction & Engineering–1.99%  

Dycom Industries, Inc.(c)

    30,043        3,347,691  

Primoris Services Corp.

    101,956        2,772,184  
               6,119,875  
Construction Materials–1.03%  

Eagle Materials Inc.

    27,802        3,149,967  
Consumer Finance–0.93%  

SLM Corp.(c)

    252,163        2,849,442  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–3.00%  

Euronet Worldwide, Inc.(c)

    32,164        2,710,460  

Genpact Ltd.

    100,244        3,181,745  

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

    28,211        3,299,558  
               9,191,763  
Diversified Support Services–0.85%  

Mobile Mini, Inc.

    76,004        2,622,138  
     Shares      Value  
Electrical Components & Equipment–1.86%  

EnerSys

    39,950      $ 2,781,719  

Generac Holdings, Inc.(c)

    59,329        2,937,972  
               5,719,691  
Electronic Components–0.93%  

Belden Inc.

    37,060        2,859,920  
Electronic Equipment & Instruments–5.44%  

Coherent, Inc.(c)

    19,187        5,414,955  

FLIR Systems, Inc.

    81,532        3,801,022  

National Instruments Corp.

    73,988        3,080,121  

Zebra Technologies Corp.–Class A (c)

    42,209        4,381,294  
               16,677,392  
Environmental & Facilities Services–2.27%  

ABM Industries Inc.

    71,043        2,679,742  

Waste Connections, Inc. (Canada)

    60,564        4,296,410  
               6,976,152  
Gas Utilities–1.25%  

UGI Corp.

    81,747        3,838,022  
General Merchandise Stores–0.96%  

Big Lots, Inc.

    52,405        2,942,541  
Health Care Equipment–3.55%  

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

    41,253        3,477,215  

Nevro Corp.(c)

    31,944        2,205,414  

STERIS plc

    34,585        3,025,150  

Wright Medical Group N.V.(c)

    98,518        2,187,100  
               10,894,879  
Health Care Facilities–0.53%  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(c)

    50,134        1,635,872  
Health Care REIT’s–0.84%  

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc.–Class A

    85,855        2,565,586  
Health Care Supplies–0.95%  

Lantheus Holdings, Inc.(c)

    142,236        2,908,726  
Home Entertainment Software–1.61%  

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(c)

    44,970        4,936,807  
Home Furnishings–0.22%  

La-Z-Boy Inc.

    21,272        663,686  
Homebuilding–0.87%  

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.(c)

    138,595        2,662,410  
Household Appliances–1.05%  

Helen of Troy Ltd.(c)

    33,398        3,217,897  
Industrial Machinery–3.19%  

Albany International Corp.–Class A

    81,055        4,980,830  

SPX Corp.(c)

    152,665        4,792,154  
               9,772,984  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund


     Shares      Value  
Internet Software & Services–0.99%  

Instructure Inc.(c)

    91,786      $ 3,038,117  
Investment Banking & Brokerage–3.90%  

E*TRADE Financial Corp.(c)

    103,709        5,140,855  

Lazard Ltd.–Class A

    68,106        3,575,565  

Piper Jaffray Cos.

    37,636        3,246,105  
               11,962,525  
Life & Health Insurance–1.21%  

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

    150,697        3,720,709  
Life Sciences Tools & Services–0.81%  

Cambrex Corp.(c)

    51,475        2,470,800  
Managed Health Care–0.48%  

HealthEquity, Inc.(c)

    31,549        1,472,076  
Multi-Line Insurance–2.05%  

American Financial Group, Inc.

    28,924        3,139,411  

Horace Mann Educators Corp.

    71,302        3,144,418  
               6,283,829  
Office REIT’s–0.93%  

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

    55,880        2,844,851  
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services–1.20%  

Forum Energy Technologies Inc.(c)

    144,439        2,246,026  

Superior Energy Services, Inc.(c)

    150,612        1,450,394  
               3,696,420  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–3.81%  

Energen Corp.(c)

    58,439        3,364,333  

Newfield Exploration Co.(c)

    74,809        2,358,728  

Parsley Energy, Inc.–Class A (c)

    77,613        2,284,927  

RSP Permian, Inc.(c)

    90,403        3,677,594  
               11,685,582  
Packaged Foods & Meats–1.38%  

Pinnacle Foods Inc.

    47,937        2,850,814  

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.(c)

    27,946        1,382,209  
               4,233,023  
Paper Packaging–0.98%  

Graphic Packaging Holding Co.

    193,742        2,993,314  
Pharmaceuticals–1.89%  

Phibro Animal Health Corp.–Class A

    80,981        2,712,863  

Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc.(c)

    77,156        3,074,667  
               5,787,530  
Property & Casualty Insurance–3.03%  

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.

    48,982        3,019,740  

Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)

    58,870        2,390,122  

Hanover Insurance Group Inc. (The)

    35,909        3,881,045  
               9,290,907  
Real Estate Operating Companies–0.64%  

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc.

    113,755        1,973,649  
     Shares      Value  
Regional Banks–9.59%  

Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.

    68,212      $ 3,304,871  

BankUnited, Inc.

    78,368        3,191,145  

Great Western Bancorp, Inc.

    89,572        3,564,966  

IBERIABANK Corp.

    43,583        3,377,682  

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

    50,303        3,335,089  

Synovus Financial Corp.

    87,896        4,213,734  

Webster Financial Corp.

    73,804        4,144,833  

Western Alliance Bancorp(c)

    75,450        4,271,979  
               29,404,299  
Restaurants–1.73%  

Papa John’s International, Inc.

    39,189        2,198,895  

Wendy’s Co. (The)

    189,180        3,106,335  
               5,305,230  
Semiconductor Equipment–1.11%  

Teradyne, Inc.

    81,382        3,407,464  
Semiconductors–2.59%  

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.(b) (c)

    61,600        2,004,464  

Microsemi Corp.(c)

    83,642        4,320,109  

Power Integrations, Inc.

    21,920        1,612,216  
               7,936,789  
Specialized Consumer Services–1.27%  

ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.(c)

    75,945        3,893,700  
Specialized REIT’s–1.09%  

CubeSmart

    115,826        3,349,688  
Specialty Chemicals–2.94%  

Minerals Technologies Inc.

    43,104        2,967,710  

PolyOne Corp.

    78,827        3,428,975  

Sensient Technologies Corp.

    36,057        2,637,570  
               9,034,255  
Specialty Stores–1.02%  

Michaels Cos., Inc. (The)(c)

    129,113        3,123,244  
Systems Software–0.85%  

CommVault Systems, Inc.(c)

    49,953        2,622,533  
Technology Distributors–0.91%  

Tech Data Corp.(c)

    28,423        2,784,601  
Tires & Rubber–0.85%  

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

    73,818        2,609,466  
Trading Companies & Distributors–1.05%  

Univar Inc.(c)

    104,016        3,220,335  
Trucking–2.58%  

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.

    81,809        3,576,690  

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

    32,917        4,330,231  
               7,906,921  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $227,663,374)

 

     305,144,832  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Shares      Value  

Money Market Funds–0.16%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional
Class, 1.18%(d)

    174,200      $ 174,200  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio–Institutional
Class, 1.40%(d)

    124,340        124,352  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional
Class, 1.17%(d)

    199,086        199,086  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $497,638)

 

     497,638  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (excluding investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)–99.64% (Cost $228,161,012)

 

     305,642,470  
     Shares      Value  

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan

 

  

Money Market Funds–1.47%

 

Invesco Government & Agency
Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18% (Cost $4,512,487)(d)(e)

    4,512,487      $ 4,512,487  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–101.11% (Cost $232,673,499)

 

     310,154,957  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(1.11)%

 

     (3,400,660

NET ASSETS–100.00%

 

   $ 306,754,297  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

REIT  

– Real Estate Investment Trust

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  All or a portion of this security was out on loan at December 31, 2017.
(c)  Non-income producing security.
(d)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.
(e)  The security has been segregated to satisfy the commitment to return the cash collateral received in securities lending transactions upon the borrower’s return of the securities loaned. See Note 1I.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $227,663,374)*

  $ 305,144,832  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value and cost

    5,010,125  

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

    1,187,744  

Fund shares sold

    146,058  

Dividends

    208,662  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    80,265  

Total assets

    311,777,686  

Liabilities:

 

Payable for:

 

Collateral upon return of securities loaned

    4,512,487  

Fund shares reacquired

    176,482  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    213,656  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    679  

Accrued other operating expenses

    30,361  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    89,724  

Total liabilities

    5,023,389  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 306,754,297  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 210,918,576  

Undistributed net investment income (loss)

    (76,130

Undistributed net realized gain

    18,430,393  

Net unrealized appreciation

    77,481,458  
    $ 306,754,297  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 149,404,967  

Series II

  $ 157,349,330  

Shares outstanding, no par value,
with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Series I

    7,463,658  

Series II

    8,261,049  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 20.02  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 19.05  

 

* At December 31, 2017, securities with an aggregate value of $4,418,304 were on loan to brokers.

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $4,692)

  $ 2,824,507  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes securities lending income of $7,432)

    39,620  

Total investment income

    2,864,127  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    2,256,696  

Administrative services fees

    524,812  

Custodian fees

    14,047  

Distribution fees — Series II

    375,997  

Transfer agent fees

    33,116  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    25,170  

Reports to shareholders

    40,071  

Professional services fees

    43,738  

Other

    5,596  

Total expenses

    3,319,243  

Less: Fees waived

    (5,324

Net expenses

    3,313,919  

Net investment income (loss)

    (449,792

Realized and unrealized gain from:

 

Net realized gain from investment securities (includes net gains from securities sold to affiliates of $1,043,508)

    19,070,078  

Change in net unrealized appreciation of investment securities

    20,825,514  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    39,895,592  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 39,445,800  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (449,792    $ (207,323

Net realized gain

    19,070,078        13,816,268  

Change in net unrealized appreciation

    20,825,514        20,760,134  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    39,445,800        34,369,079  

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

    (6,502,386      (11,226,305

Series ll

    (7,130,030      (10,517,748

Total distributions from net realized gains

    (13,632,416      (21,744,053

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (25,705,703      (11,957,409

Series ll

    (3,963,272      14,920,964  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

    (29,668,975      2,963,555  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (3,855,591      15,588,581  

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    310,609,888        295,021,307  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income (loss) of $(76,130) and $(80,448), respectively)

  $ 306,754,297      $ 310,609,888  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A. Security Valuations — Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than

 

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institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

 

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F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Securities Lending — The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated money market funds and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $250 million

    0 .745%   

Next $250 million

    0 .73%   

Next $500 million

    0 .715%   

Next $1.5 billion

    0 .70%   

Next $2.5 billion

    0 .685%   

Next $2.5 billion

    0 .67%   

Next $2.5 billion

    0 .655%   

Over $10 billion

    0 .64%         

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.74%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, 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 below) of Series I shares to 2.00% and Series II shares to 2.25% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

 

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Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash (excluding investments of cash collateral from securities lending) in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $5,324.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $74,920 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $449,892 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund incurred $2,972 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

  Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
  Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
  Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

As of December 31, 2017, all of the securities in this Fund were valued based on Level 1 inputs (see the Schedule of Investments for security categories). The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

NOTE 4—Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund engaged in securities sales of $6,563,385, which resulted in net realized gains of $1,043,508.

 

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund


NOTE 5—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 6—Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

NOTE 7—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $        $ 1,089,693  

Long-term capital gain

    13,632,416          20,654,360  

Total distributions

  $ 13,632,416        $ 21,744,053  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 4,133,141  

Undistributed long-term gain

    14,349,764  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    77,428,946  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (76,130

Shares of beneficial interest

    210,918,576  

Total net assets

  $ 306,754,297  

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

 

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund


NOTE 8—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $60,283,932 and $103,165,378, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 86,915,479  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (9,486,533

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 77,428,946  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $232,726,011.

 

NOTE 9—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of net operating losses, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income (loss) was increased by $454,110 and undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $454,110. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

NOTE 10—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    746,673      $ 14,287,755        1,273,851      $ 21,861,494  

Series II

    553,660        10,143,965        1,640,615        27,600,516  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    346,979        6,502,386        639,312        11,226,305  

Series II

    399,666        7,130,030        626,056        10,517,748  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (2,427,148      (46,495,844      (2,550,489      (45,045,208

Series II

    (1,162,843      (21,237,267      (1,379,733      (23,197,300

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    (1,543,013    $ (29,668,975      249,612      $ 2,963,555  

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 68% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

 

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund


NOTE 11—Financial Highlights

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income
(loss)(a)
    Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
   

Ratio of
expenses
to average

net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed

    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income
(loss)
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 18.38     $ (0.01   $ 2.53     $ 2.52     $     $ (0.88   $ (0.88   $ 20.02       14.06   $ 149,405       0.97 %(d)      0.97 %(d)      (0.02 )%(d)      20

Year ended 12/31/16

    17.64       0.01       2.06       2.07             (1.33     (1.33     18.38       12.06       161,727       1.01       1.01       0.04       37  

Year ended 12/31/15

    23.64       0.00       (1.27     (1.27           (4.73     (4.73     17.64       (5.52     166,407       1.04       1.04       0.02       31  

Year ended 12/31/14

    25.44       (0.04     0.47       0.43             (2.23     (2.23     23.64       2.36       203,963       1.05       1.05       (0.17     45  

Year ended 12/31/13

    18.69       (0.04     7.02       6.98       (0.00     (0.23     (0.23     25.44       37.47       262,261       1.05       1.05       (0.17     35  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    17.58       (0.05     2.40       2.35             (0.88     (0.88     19.05       13.73       157,349       1.22 (d)      1.22 (d)      (0.27 )(d)      20  

Year ended 12/31/16

    16.96       (0.03     1.98       1.95             (1.33     (1.33     17.58       11.84       148,883       1.26       1.26       (0.21     37  

Year ended 12/31/15

    22.97       (0.05     (1.23     (1.28           (4.73     (4.73     16.96       (5.74     128,614       1.29       1.29       (0.23     31  

Year ended 12/31/14

    24.85       (0.10     0.45       0.35             (2.23     (2.23     22.97       2.08       145,505       1.30       1.30       (0.42     45  

Year ended 12/31/13

    18.31       (0.09     6.86       6.77             (0.23     (0.23     24.85       37.08       134,526       1.30       1.30       (0.42     35  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $153,601 and $150,399 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class   Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
    ACTUAL    

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before

expenses)

   

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

 
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
   
Series I   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,085.60      $ 5.05     $ 1,020.37      $ 4.89       0.96
Series II     1,000.00       1,084.20        6.36       1,019.11        6.16       1.21  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund


Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

  $ 13,632,416  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    0

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0

 

  * The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

Invesco V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund

 

 

LOGO

 

 

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

    A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246 or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/ proxysearch. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

 

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus and variable product prospectus, which contain more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read each carefully before investing.

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

  Invesco Distributors, Inc.                                                                                             I-VITEC-AR-1                    02072018     1548


 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Technology Fund (the Fund) outperformed the NASDAQ Composite Index, the Fund’s broad market/style-specific benchmark.

    Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares       35.13 %
Series II Shares       34.74
NASDAQ Composite Index (Broad Market/ Style-Specific Index)       29.64
Lipper VUF Science & Technology Funds Classification Average (Peer Group)       33.40

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Despite highly destructive hurricanes that threatened to derail a years-long economic recovery, the US economy continued to expand throughout the year ended December 31, 2017. Gross domestic product – the value of all goods and services produced in the US – expanded in the first three quarters of 2017. Inflation remained subdued even as unemployment continued its multiyear decline.

    Given signs of an improving economy, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the reporting period, most recently in December 2017; each rate hike was 25 basis points.1 (A basis point is 0.01%.) The Fed pledged that “realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation” will guide its future actions. At the close of the reporting period, Fed policy remained accommodative, and the fed funds target rate stood at a range of 1.25% to 1.50% – 75 basis points higher than at the start of the reporting period.1

    Higher inventories and a worsening outlook caused oil prices and many energy stocks to decline during the first half of 2017. However, oil prices rose significantly in the second half of the reporting

period as expectations for lower supplies increased, partly due to continued OPEC production cuts, and demand began normalizing.

    Major US stock market indexes repeatedly hit all-time highs throughout the reporting period. The stock market rally that began after the 2016 presidential election continued throughout the reporting period, fueled by generally positive economic data, strong corporate earnings and improved consumer confidence. Finally, after much debate in Congress, a tax reform bill was signed into law in December 2017. While its enactment further strengthened stocks, its effect on the US economy remained uncertain.

    In this market environment, the Fund outperformed its broad market/style-specific benchmark, the NASDAQ Composite Index over the reporting period. Relative outperformance was driven by security selection in and overweight exposure to the software industry. Additional contributors to relative performance came from stock selection in the internet software and services and household durables industries. In contrast, stock selection in the biotechnology, wireless telecommunication services, pharmaceuticals and media industries detracted from both absolute and relative Fund performance. Slight

 

underweight exposure to the biotechnology industry and overweight exposure to the wireless telecommunication services and pharmaceuticals industries detracted from relative performance, as well.

    From an individual securities perspective, the leading contributor to Fund performance relative to the broad market/style-specific benchmark was Amazon.com. After a short pause in the second half of 2016, the company’s stock price rose throughout 2017 on better-than-expected quarterly results as Amazon continued to take market share in the retail space. The acquisition of Whole Foods (not a Fund holding) also aided the company’s performance during the year. Alibaba Group Holdings, an e-commerce and entertainment software developer based in China, was a notable contributor to Fund performance. During the year, the company benefited from better-than-expected growth driven by its video and social networking platforms. Video game developers had a strong year due to new catalysts, such as mobile processing power and downloadable content. Take-Two Interactive Software, an entertainment software developer, was a significant contributor to Fund performance. The company was boosted by solid quarterly results, as well as sales from its Grand Theft Auto franchise. Consumer demand for new downloadable content within games has been better than expected and boosted the company’s stock price. In addition, anticipation for new game releases in 2018 – Red Dead 2, Borderlands, NBA 2K, and potentially an NBA eSports league – aided Take-Two’s performance.

    Conversely, Sprint was the leading detractor from Fund performance relative to the broad market/style-specific benchmark during the year. The company’s stock price declined late in the year due to uncertainty around a potential merger with T-Mobile (not a Fund holding). We sold our position in Sprint before the

 

Portfolio Composition

By sector

% of total net assets

Information Technology    66.6%
Consumer Discretionary    16.3   
Health Care    12.6   
Industrials    2.8   
Consumer Staples    1.0   

Money Market Funds

Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities

   0.7   

Top 10 Equity Holdings*

% of total net assets

  1. Amazon.com, Inc.    8.0%

  2. Apple Inc.

   7.2   

  3. Alphabet Inc.-Class A

   5.3   

  4. Facebook, Inc.-Class A

   4.9   

  5. Microsoft Corp.

   4.5   

  6. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.-ADR

   4.4   

  7. Nintendo Co., Ltd.

   3.7   

  8. Sony Corp.

   3.6   

  9. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

   3.2   

10. UnitedHealth Group Inc.

   3.0   

Total Net Assets   $122.8 million
Total Number of Holdings*   44

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

 

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close of the reporting period. Satellite television provider Dish Network also detracted from Fund performance. The company was negatively affected by views that its unused spectrum may be less valuable than expected. Speculation that Dish Network may be a potential merger partner helped the stock earlier in the year; however, the lack of any merger or acquisition news from the company during the third quarter also weighed on the stock. We sold our position in Dish Network before the close of the reporting period. Pharmaceutical giant Allergan was a notable detractor from Fund performance, as well. Shares of the company were negatively affected in the second half of the year as a result of an unfavorable federal court decision on patent protections for Restasis, one of its top-selling drugs. We sold our position in Allergan before the close of the reporting period.

    At the end of the reporting period, the Fund’s largest overweight allocations relative to the NASDAQ Composite Index were in the software, internet software and services, household durables and information technology services industries. By contrast, the Fund’s largest underweight allocations were in the commercial banks and biotechnology industries, as well as the hotels, restaurants and leisure industry.

    During the year, the Fund emphasized growth technology, including biopharmaceuticals, and de-emphasized mature technology. The Fund favors innovation, transformative technology and opportunities which we expect to take market share from mature companies, including the game-changing technologies of mobile, security, cloud and biopharmaceuticals. We remain optimistic about technology spending given strong corporate balance sheets and companies’ need to invest in more robust security solutions and for future growth. In our opinion, the increased pace of health care innovation will continue to drive attractive long-term growth rates due to successful mapping of the human genome and recent productivity improvements, both of which have fostered faster and more effective targeting of promising therapeutics. We attempt to harness multiyear secular trends, which may benefit long-term investors regardless of near-term economic strength.

    We thank you for your commitment to Invesco V.I. Technology Fund.

 

1 Source: US Federal Reserve

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

 

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Erik Voss

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is lead manager of Invesco V.I. Technology Fund. He

joined Invesco in 2010. Mr. Voss earned a BS in mathematics and an MS in finance from the University of Wisconsin.

 

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Janet Luby

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Technology Fund. She joined

Invesco in 2011. Ms. Luby earned a BBA in finance from Texas A&M University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.
 

 

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund


 

Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

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1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (5/20/97)       6.11 %
10 Years       8.34
  5 Years       14.76
  1 Year       35.13
Series II Shares          
Inception (4/30/04)       8.17 %
10 Years       8.06
  5 Years       14.47
  1 Year       34.74

The performance of the Fund’s Series I and Series II share classes will differ primarily due to different class expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 1.05% and 1.30%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Technology Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance

including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

    Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

 

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund


 

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Depositary receipts risk. Investing in depositary receipts involves the same risks as direct investments in foreign securities. In addition, the underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications or pass through any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities to the holders of such receipts. The Fund may therefore receive less timely information or have less control than if it invested directly in the foreign issuer.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

    Emerging markets securities risk. Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject

to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertain trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law and the enforcement of systems of taxation in many emerging market countries may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, investments in emerging markets securities may also be subject to additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information.

    Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    Growth investing risk. Growth stocks tend to be more expensive relative to the issuing company’s earnings or assets compared with other types of stock. As a result, they tend to be more sensitive to changes in, or investors’ expectations of, the issuing company’s earnings and can be more volatile.

    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.

    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. 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.

    Mid-capitalization companies risk. Mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

    Technology sector risk. The Fund will concentrate its investments in the securities of issuers engaged primarily in technology-related industries. Technology companies are subject to intense competition, rapid obsolescence of their products, issues with obtaining financing or regulatory approvals, product incompatibility, changing consumer preferences, high required corporate capital expenditure for research and development or infrastructure and development of new products, each of which make the prices of securities issued by these companies more volatile.

 

 

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About indexes used in this report

The NASDAQ Composite Index is a broad-based, market index of the common stocks and similar securities listed on the Nasdaq stock market.

    The Lipper VUF Science & Technology Funds Classification Average represents an average of all variable insurance underlying funds in the Lipper Science & Technology Funds classification.

    The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).

    A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

Other information

CPA® and Certified Public Accountant® are trademarks owned by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

    The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

    Industry classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–99.30%

 

Aerospace & Defense–2.20%  

Raytheon Co.

    14,384      $ 2,702,034  
Application Software–1.96%  

salesforce.com, inc.(b)

    23,487        2,401,076  
Biotechnology–5.36%  

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)

    10,130        1,211,447  

Amgen Inc.

    7,644        1,329,292  

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.(b)

    16,091        1,434,834  

Celgene Corp.(b)

    24,947        2,603,469  
               6,579,042  
Cable & Satellite–2.88%  

Charter Communications, Inc.–Class A(b)

    5,444        1,828,966  

Comcast Corp.–Class A

    42,487        1,701,605  
               3,530,571  
Communications Equipment–3.53%  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    81,244        3,111,645  

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(b)

    8,407        1,218,511  
               4,330,156  
Consumer Electronics–3.59%  

Sony Corp. (Japan)

    98,200        4,411,243  
Data Processing & Outsourced Services–6.05%  

First Data Corp.–Class A(b)

    76,644        1,280,721  

Mastercard Inc.–Class A

    19,804        2,997,533  

Visa Inc.–Class A

    27,634        3,150,829  
               7,429,083  
Electronic Equipment & Instruments–0.70%  

Keysight Technologies, Inc.(b)

    20,695        860,912  
Health Care Equipment–2.29%  

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(b)

    4,427        1,615,589  

Stryker Corp.

    7,764        1,202,178  
               2,817,767  
Home Entertainment Software–14.65%  

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    39,739        2,516,273  

Electronic Arts Inc.(b)

    29,327        3,081,095  

Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Japan)

    12,500        4,550,852  

Sea Ltd.–ADR (Singapore)(b)(c)

    98,302        1,310,366  

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(b)

    35,725        3,921,890  

UbiSoft Entertainment S.A. (France)(b)

    33,902        2,608,934  
               17,989,410  
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail–9.87%  

Amazon.com, Inc.(b)

    8,427        9,855,124  

Netflix Inc.(b)

    4,680        898,373  

Priceline Group Inc. (The)(b)

    784        1,362,388  
               12,115,885  
     Shares      Value  
Internet Software & Services–16.56%  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.–ADR (China)(b)

    31,133      $ 5,368,263  

Alphabet Inc.–Class A(b)

    6,113        6,439,434  

Alphabet Inc.–Class C(b)

    1,808        1,891,891  

Baidu, Inc.–ADR (China)(b)

    2,574        602,857  

Facebook, Inc.–Class A(b)

    34,177        6,030,874  
               20,333,319  
Life Sciences Tools & Services–1.99%  

IQVIA Holdings Inc.(b)

    11,937        1,168,632  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    6,687        1,269,728  
               2,438,360  
Managed Health Care–2.98%  

UnitedHealth Group Inc.

    16,588        3,656,990  
Research & Consulting Services–0.54%  

Equifax Inc.

    5,641        665,187  
Semiconductor Equipment–4.00%  

Applied Materials, Inc.

    48,062        2,456,929  

ASML Holding N.V.–New York Shares (Netherlands)

    14,151        2,459,727  
               4,916,656  
Semiconductors–6.39%  

Broadcom Ltd.

    13,996        3,595,572  

Integrated Device Technology, Inc.(b)

    95,079        2,826,699  

NVIDIA Corp.

    7,377        1,427,450  
               7,849,721  
Systems Software–5.54%  

Microsoft Corp.

    65,214        5,578,405  

ServiceNow, Inc.(b)

    9,387        1,223,971  
               6,802,376  
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals–7.20%  

Apple Inc.

    52,239        8,840,406  
Tobacco–1.02%  

Philip Morris International Inc.

    11,891        1,256,284  

Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
(Cost $67,021,869)

 

     121,926,478  

Money Market Funds–0.78%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18%(d)

    337,797        337,797  

Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40%(d)

    241,259        241,283  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(d)

    386,053        386,053  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $965,133)

 

     965,133  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (excluding investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)–100.08%
(Cost $67,987,002)

 

     122,891,611  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Shares      Value  

Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan

 

  

Money Market Funds–0.84%

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.18%
(Cost $1,032,164)(d)(e)

    1,032,164      $ 1,032,164  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–100.92% (Cost $69,019,166)

 

     123,923,775  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(0.92)%

 

     (1,132,966

NET ASSETS–100.00%

           $ 122,790,809  
 

Investment Abbreviations:

 

ADR  

– American Depositary Receipt

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a) Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) All or a portion of this security was out on loan at December 31, 2017.
(d) The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.
(e) The security has been segregated to satisfy the commitment to return the cash collateral received in securities lending transactions upon the borrower’s return of the securities loaned. See Note 1I.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $67,021,869)*

  $ 121,926,478  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value and cost

    1,997,297  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $361)

    362  

Receivable for:

 

Fund shares sold

    38,285  

Dividends

    11,240  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    68,947  

Total assets

    124,042,609  

Liabilities:

 

Payable for:

 

Collateral upon return of securities loaned

    1,032,164  

Fund shares reacquired

    48,012  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    55,076  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    780  

Accrued other operating expenses

    40,340  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    75,428  

Total liabilities

    1,251,800  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 122,790,809  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 62,361,548  

Undistributed net investment income (loss)

    (63,172

Undistributed net realized gain

    5,587,824  

Net unrealized appreciation

    54,904,609  
    $ 122,790,809  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 113,351,930  

Series II

  $ 9,438,879  

Shares outstanding, no par value,
with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Series I

    4,934,781  

Series II

    431,140  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 22.97  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 21.89  

 

* At December 31, 2017, securities with an aggregate value of $982,768 were on loan to brokers.

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $8,847)

  $ 735,779  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes securities lending income of $14)

    8,664  

Total investment income

    744,443  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    862,140  

Administrative services fees

    220,760  

Custodian fees

    14,921  

Distribution fees — Series II

    20,993  

Transfer agent fees

    29,128  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    22,467  

Reports to shareholders

    20,118  

Professional services fees

    48,883  

Other

    2,578  

Total expenses

    1,241,988  

Less: Fees waived

    (1,311

Net expenses

    1,240,677  

Net investment income (loss)

    (496,234

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain from:

 

Investment securities (includes net gains from securities sold to affiliates of $76,004)

    6,456,716  

Foreign currencies

    1,613  
      6,458,329  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 

Investment securities

    26,955,827  

Foreign currencies

    (51
      26,955,776  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    33,414,105  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 32,917,871  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss)

  $ (496,234    $ (347,526

Net realized gain

    6,458,329        5,928,606  

Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

    26,955,776        (7,410,264

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    32,917,871        (1,829,184

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

    (5,644,440      (4,059,433

Series ll

    (458,282      (343,483

Total distributions from net realized gains

    (6,102,722      (4,402,916

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    814,302        (13,847,236

Series ll

    729,904        (789,246

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

    1,544,206        (14,636,482

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    28,359,355        (20,868,582

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    94,431,454        115,300,036  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income (loss) of $(63,172) and $(67,249), respectively)

  $ 122,790,809      $ 94,431,454  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A. Security Valuations — Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional

 

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round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E. Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

 

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The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Securities Lending — The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated money market funds and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
J. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

K. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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L. Other Risks — The Fund’s investments are concentrated in a comparatively narrow segment of the economy, which may make the Fund more volatile.

Many products and services offered in technology-related industries are subject to rapid obsolescence, which may lower the value of the issuers in this sector.

NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $250 million

    0.75%  

Next $250 million

    0.74%  

Next $500 million

    0.73%  

Next $1.5 billion

    0.72%  

Next $2.5 billion

    0.71%  

Next $2.5 billion

    0.70%  

Next $2.5 billion

    0.69%  

Over $10 billion

    0.68%  

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.75%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, 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 below) of Series I shares to 2.00% and Series II shares to 2.25% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $1,311.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $50,000 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $170,760 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund incurred $1,845 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

 

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund


NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

  Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
  Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
  Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of December 31, 2017. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

 

     Level 1        Level 2        Level 3        Total  

Investments in Securities

                                        

Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests

  $ 112,964,383        $ 8,962,095        $        $ 121,926,478  

Money Market Funds

    1,997,297                            1,997,297  

Total Investments

  $ 114,961,680        $ 8,962,095        $        $ 123,923,775  

NOTE 4—Security Transactions with Affiliated Funds

The Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other Invesco Funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another fund or portfolio that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effected at the current market price. Pursuant to these procedures, for the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund engaged in securities sales of $605,398, which resulted in net realized gains of $76,004.

NOTE 5—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 6—Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

 

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund


NOTE 7—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Long-term capital gain

  $ 6,102,722        $ 4,402,916  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 1,229,123  

Undistributed long-term gain

    4,599,196  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    54,664,114  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (63,172

Shares of beneficial interest

    62,361,548  

Total net assets

  $ 122,790,809  

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 8—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $48,958,039 and $54,613,591, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis       

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 55,232,435  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (568,321

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 54,664,114  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $69,259,661.

NOTE 9—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of net operating losses, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income (loss) was increased by $500,311 and undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $500,311. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

 

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund


NOTE 10—Share Information

 

     Summary of Share Activity  
    Years ended December 31,  
    2017(a)      2016  
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

          

Series I

    997,886      $ 21,692,361        459,692      $ 7,989,025  

Series II

    66,105        1,382,819        28,944        482,623  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

          

Series I

    253,797        5,644,440        220,142        4,059,433  

Series II

    21,607        458,282        19,439        343,483  

Reacquired:

          

Series I

    (1,214,728      (26,522,499      (1,477,788      (25,895,694

Series II

    (53,315      (1,111,197      (95,643      (1,615,352

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

    71,352      $ 1,544,206        (845,214    $ (14,636,482

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 60% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 11—Financial Highlights

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

    

Net asset

value,

beginning
of period

   

Net

investment

income
(loss)(a)

   

Net gains

(losses)

on securities

(both

realized and

unrealized)

   

Total from

investment

operations

   

Distributions

from net
realized
gains

   

Net asset
value, end

of period

   

Total

return(b)

   

Net assets,
end of period

(000’s omitted)

   

Ratio of

expenses

to average

net assets
with fee waivers

and/or expenses

absorbed

   

Ratio of

expenses

to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses

absorbed

   

Ratio of net

investment
income (loss)

to average

net assets

   

Portfolio

turnover(c)

 

Series I

                       

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 17.89     $ (0.09   $ 6.34     $ 6.25     $ (1.17   $ 22.97       35.13   $ 113,352       1.06 %(d)      1.06 %(d)      (0.41 )%(d)      43

Year ended 12/31/16

    18.83       (0.06     (0.06     (0.12     (0.82     17.89       (0.76     87,632       1.10       1.10       (0.33     52  

Year ended 12/31/15

    19.75       (0.11     1.29       1.18       (2.10     18.83       6.82       107,257       1.15       1.15       (0.53     61  

Year ended 12/31/14

    19.42       (0.13     2.20       2.07       (1.74     19.75       11.05       104,556       1.16       1.16       (0.65     77  

Year ended 12/31/13

    16.87       (0.07     4.19       4.12       (1.57     19.42       25.14       103,151       1.17       1.17       (0.40     45  

Series II

                       

Year ended 12/31/17

    17.14       (0.14     6.06       5.92       (1.17     21.89       34.74       9,439       1.31 (d)      1.31 (d)      (0.66 )(d)      43  

Year ended 12/31/16

    18.12       (0.10     (0.06     (0.16     (0.82     17.14       (1.01     6,799       1.35       1.35       (0.58     52  

Year ended 12/31/15

    19.13       (0.15     1.24       1.09       (2.10     18.12       6.56       8,043       1.40       1.40       (0.78     61  

Year ended 12/31/14

    18.90       (0.17     2.14       1.97       (1.74     19.13       10.82       4,775       1.41       1.41       (0.90     77  

Year ended 12/31/13

    16.50       (0.12     4.09       3.97       (1.57     18.90       24.79       3,200       1.42       1.42       (0.65     45  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $106,555 and $8,397 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds

(Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Technology Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Technology Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as such auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class  

Beginning

Account Value

(07/01/17)

    ACTUAL     HYPOTHETICAL
(5% annual return before
expenses)
   

Annualized

Expense

Ratio

 
   

Ending

Account Value

(12/31/17)1

    Expenses
Paid During
Period2
   

Ending

Account Value

(12/31/17)

   

Expenses
Paid During

Period2

   
Series I   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,102.90     $ 5.57     $ 1,019.91     $ 5.35       1.05
Series II     1,000.00       1,101.30       6.89       1,018.65       6.61       1.30  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund


Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions

   $ 6,102,722  

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

     0.00

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

     0.00

 

  * The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

Invesco V.I. Technology Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

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Annual Report to Shareholders

 

  December 31, 2017
 

 

 

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund

 

 

LOGO

 

 

The Fund provides a complete list of its holdings four times in each fiscal year, at the quarter-ends. For the second and fourth quarters, the lists appear in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the lists with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC website, sec.gov. Copies of the Fund’s Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room, including information about duplicating fee charges, by calling 202 551 8090 or 800 732 0330, or by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are 811-07452 and 033-57340. The Fund’s most recent portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, have also been made available to insurance companies issuing variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”) that invest in the Fund.

    A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246 or at invesco.com/proxyguidelines. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/ proxysearch. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.

    Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

 

This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus and variable product prospectus, which contain more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read each carefully before investing.

 

NOT FDIC INSURED  |  MAY LOSE VALUE  |  NO BANK GUARANTEE

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

 

Performance summary

For the year ended December 31, 2017, Series I shares of Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund (the Fund) outperformed the S&P 1500 Value Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark.

    Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.

 

 

Fund vs. Indexes

Total returns, 12/31/16 to 12/31/17, excluding variable product issuer charges.

If variable product issuer charges were included, returns would be lower.

 

Series I Shares*       17.44 %
Series II Shares*       17.23
S&P 500 Index (Broad Market Index)       21.83
S&P 1500 Value Index (Style-Specific Index)       14.99
Lipper VUF Multi-Cap Value Funds Index (Peer Group Index)       14.66

 

Source(s): FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Lipper Inc.

 

*Performance includes litigation proceeds. Had these proceeds not been received, total returns would have been lower.

   

 

 

Market conditions and your Fund

Despite highly destructive hurricanes that threatened to derail a years-long economic recovery, the US economy continued to expand throughout the year ended December 31, 2017. Gross domestic product – the value of all goods and services produced in the US – expanded in the first three quarters of 2017. Inflation remained subdued even as unemployment continued its multiyear decline.

    Given signs of an improving economy, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised interest rates three times during the reporting period, most recently in December 2017; each rate hike was 25 basis points.1 (A basis point is 0.01%.) The Fed pledged that “realized and expected economic conditions relative to its objectives of maximum employment and 2 percent inflation” will guide its future actions. At the close of the reporting period, Fed policy remained accommodative, and the fed funds target rate stood at a range of

1.25% to 1.50% – 75 basis points higher than at the start of the reporting period.1 Higher inventories and a worsening outlook caused oil prices and many energy stocks to decline during the first half of 2017. However, oil prices rose significantly in the second half of the reporting period as expectations for lower supplies increased, partly due to continued OPEC production cuts, and demand began normalizing.

    Major US stock market indexes repeatedly hit all-time highs throughout the reporting period. The stock market rally that began after the 2016 presidential election continued throughout the reporting period, fueled by generally positive economic data, strong corporate earnings and improved consumer confidence. Finally, after much debate in Congress, a tax reform bill was signed into law in December 2017. While its enactment further strengthened stocks, its effect on the US economy remained uncertain.

 

    During the year, we continued to use our intrinsic value strategy, seeking to create wealth by maintaining a long-term investment horizon and investing in companies that were selling at a significant discount to our estimate of their intrinsic value. We believe intrinsic value represents the fair economic worth of the business. Since our application of this strategy is highly disciplined and relatively unique, it is important to understand the benefits and limitations of our process. First, the investment strategy is intended to preserve your capital while growing it at above-market rates over the long term. Second, our investments have little in common with popular stock market indexes and most of our peers. And third, the Fund’s short-term relative performance will naturally be different from stock market indexes and peers and have little information value since we typically structure the Fund’s portfolio significantly differently than these benchmarks.

    Drivers of Fund performance were mainly stock-specific during the reporting period. Financial services companies LPL Financial Holdings and Affiliated Managers Group were among the largest contributors to Fund performance. Shares of these companies rose along with the financials sector during the year. Auto parts company Dana contributed to the Fund’s performance relative to the style-specific benchmark. Dana is a world leader in providing highly-engineered solutions for passenger vehicles, commercial trucks and the off-highway market. Shares of the company rose during the year as the outlook for its end markets improved and the company reported strong financial results.

 

Portfolio Composition

By sector

% of total net assets

Financials       43.1%  
Health Care       21.5   
Consumer Discretionary       11.1   
Information Technology       9.0   
Industrials       8.4   
Materials       2.4   
Real Estate       2.3   
Energy       1.1   
Money Market Funds          
Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities       1.1   

Top 10 Equity Holdings*

% of total net assets

  1. AECOM

   4.1%

  2. McKesson Corp.

   4.0   

  3. JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   4.0   

  4. Synchrony Financial

   3.9   

  5. SLM Corp.

   3.7   

  6. Citigroup Inc.

   3.7   

  7. Cardinal Health, Inc.

   3.5   

  8. LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.

   3.5   

  9. Bank of America Corp.

   3.4   

10. Mylan N.V.

   3.2   

Total Net Assets   $122.6 million
Total Number of Holdings*   41

The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.

*Excluding money market fund holdings.

Data presented here are as of December 31, 2017.

 

 

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Property and casualty insurance company AmTrust Financial Services was the largest detractor from the Fund’s performance relative to the style-specific benchmark during the year. AmTrust’s stock price declined after the company restated historical financial statements and increased its loss reserves during the reporting period. Oil and gas exploration and production company Apache was a large detractor from absolute Fund performance. The company’s share price declined, along with the energy sector during the year. Health care sector holding Cardinal Health is a leading distributor of products to health care providers. The company’s stock price declined during the year as it faced near-term profit pressure from the impact of declining generic drug prices and integration issues from a recent acquisition.

We believe the single most important indicator of how the Fund is positioned for potential future success is not our recent investment results nor popular statistical measures, but rather the difference between current market prices and the Fund’s estimated intrinsic value – the aggregate business value of the portfolio based on our estimate of intrinsic value for each individual holding.

At the end of the year, the difference between the market price and the estimated intrinsic value of the Fund was attractive, according to our estimation. While there is no assurance that market value will ever reflect our estimate of the Fund’s intrinsic value, we believe the gap between price and estimated intrinsic value may provide above-average capital appreciation.

We will continue to work hard to protect and grow the Fund’s estimated intrinsic value. We thank you for your investment and for sharing our long-term investment perspective.

1 Source: US Federal Reserve

The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.

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R. Canon Coleman II

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is lead manager of Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities

Fund. He joined Invesco in 1999. Mr. Coleman earned a BS and an MS in accounting from the University of Florida. He also earned an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

 

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Jonathan Edwards

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is lead manager of Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities

Fund. He joined Invesco in 2001. Mr. Edwards earned a BS in economics from Texas A&M University and an MBA from The University of Texas at

Austin.

 

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Jonathan Mueller

Chartered Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, is manager of Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund.

He joined Invesco in 2001. Mr. Mueller earned a BBA in accounting from Texas Christian University and an MBA in finance from The University of Texas at Austin. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.

 

 

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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance

 

 

Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)

Fund and index data from 12/31/07

 

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1 Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.

Past performance cannot guarantee

comparable future results.

 

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 12/31/17

   
Series I Shares          
Inception (9/10/01)       5.06 %
10 Years       4.50
  5 Years       12.17
  1 Year       17.44
Series II Shares          
Inception (9/10/01)       4.80 %
10 Years       4.22
  5 Years       11.86
  1 Year       17.23
Performance includes litigation proceeds. Had these proceeds not been received, total returns would have been lower.  

The performance of the Fund’s Series I and Series II share classes will differ primarily due to different class expenses.

    The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee comparable future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser for the most recent month-end variable product performance. Performance figures reflect Fund expenses, reinvested distributions and changes in

net asset value. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.

    The net annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.98% and 1.23%, respectively.1 The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus as of the date of this report for Series I and Series II shares was 0.99% and 1.24%, respectively. The expense ratios presented above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report.

    Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund, a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), is currently offered through insurance companies issuing variable products. You cannot purchase shares of the Fund directly. Performance figures given represent the Fund and are not intended to reflect

actual variable product values. They do not reflect sales charges, expenses and fees assessed in connection with a variable product. Sales charges, expenses and fees, which are determined by the variable product issuers, will vary and will lower the total return.

    The most recent month-end performance at the Fund level, excluding variable product charges, is available at 800 451 4246. As mentioned above, for the most recent month-end performance including variable product charges, please contact your variable product issuer or financial adviser.

    Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.

 

1 Total annual Fund operating expenses after any contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the adviser in effect through at least June 30, 2019. See current prospectus for more information.
 

 

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund


 

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

  Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of December 31, 2017, and is based on total net assets.
  Unless otherwise noted, all data provided by Invesco.

 

 

Principal risks of investing in the Fund

Convertible securities risk. The market values of convertible securities are affected by market interest rates, the risk of actual issuer default on interest or principal payments and the value of the underlying common stock into which the convertible security may be converted. Additionally, a convertible security is subject to the same types of market and issuer risks as apply to the underlying common stock. In addition, certain convertible securities are subject to involuntary conversions and may undergo principal write-downs upon the occurrence of certain triggering events, and, as a result, are subject to an increased risk of loss. Convertible securities may be rated below investment grade.

    Depositary receipts risk. Investing in depositary receipts involves the same risks as direct investments in foreign securities. In addition, the underlying issuers of certain depositary receipts are under no obligation to distribute shareholder communications or pass through any voting rights with respect to the deposited securities to the holders of such receipts. The Fund may therefore receive less timely information or have less control than if it invested directly in the foreign issuer.

    Derivatives risk. The value of a derivative instrument depends largely on (and is derived from) the value of an underlying security, currency, commodity, interest rate, index or other asset (each referred to as an underlying asset). In addition to risks relating to the underlying assets, the use of derivatives may include other, possibly greater, risks, including counterparty, leverage and liquidity risks. Counterparty risk is the risk that the counterparty to the derivative contract will default on its obligation to pay the Fund the amount owed or otherwise perform under the derivative contract. Derivatives create leverage risk because they do not require payment up front equal to the economic exposure created by owning the derivative. As a result, an adverse change in the value of the underlying asset could result in the Fund sustaining a loss that is substantially greater than the amount invested in the derivative, which may make the Fund’s

returns more volatile and increase the risk of loss. Derivative instruments may also be less liquid than more traditional investments and the Fund may be unable to sell or close out its derivative positions at a desirable time or price. This risk may be more acute under adverse market conditions, during which the Fund may be most in need of liquidating its derivative positions. Derivatives may also be harder to value, less tax efficient and subject to changing government regulation that could impact the Fund’s ability to use certain derivatives or their cost. Also, derivatives used for hedging or to gain or limit exposure to a particular market segment may not provide the expected benefits, particularly during adverse market conditions.

    Emerging markets securities risk. Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertain trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law and the enforcement of systems of taxation in many emerging market countries may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, investments in emerging markets securities may also be subject to additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information.

    Foreign securities risk. 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. Unless the Fund has hedged its foreign securities risk, foreign securities risk also involves the risk of negative foreign currency rate fluctuations, which may cause the value of securities denominated in such foreign currency (or other

instruments through which the Fund has exposure to foreign currencies) to decline in value. Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. Currency hedging strategies, if used, are not always successful.

    Initial public offerings (IPO) risk. The prices of IPO securities often fluctuate more than prices of securities of companies with longer trading histories and sometimes experience significant price drops shortly after their initial issuance. In addition, companies offering securities in IPOs may have less experienced management or limited operating histories.

    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.

    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. 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.

    Preferred securities risk. Preferred securities are subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. Preferred securities also may be subordinated to bonds or other debt instruments, subjecting them to a greater risk of non-payment, may be less liquid than many other securities, such as common stocks, and generally offer no voting rights with respect to the issuer.

Real estate investment trust risk/real estate risk. Investments in real estate related instruments may be affected by economic, legal, cultural, environmental

 

 

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or technological factors that affect property values, rents or occupancies of real estate related to the Fund’s holdings. Shares of real estate related companies, which tend to be small- and mid-cap companies, may be more volatile and less liquid.

Sector focus risk. The Fund may from time to time invest a significant amount of its assets (i.e. over 25%) in one market sector or group of related industries. In this event, the Fund’s performance will depend to a greater extent on the overall condition of the sector or group of industries and there is increased risk that the Fund will lose significant value if conditions adversely affect that sector or group of industries.

Small- and mid-capitalization companies risks. Small- and mid-capitalization companies tend to be more vulnerable to changing market conditions, may have little or no operating history or track record of success, and may have more limited product lines and markets, less experienced management and fewer financial resources than larger companies. These companies’ securities may be more volatile and less liquid than those of more established companies, and their returns may vary, sometimes significantly, from the overall securities market.

Unseasoned issuer risk. Investments in unseasoned companies or companies with special circumstances often involve much greater risks than are inherent in other types of investments and securities of such companies may be more likely to experience fluctuations in price. In addition, investments made in anticipation of future events may, if the events are delayed or never achieved, cause stock prices to fall.

Value investing style risk. A value investing style subjects the Fund to the risk that the valuations never improve or that the returns on value equity securities are less than returns on other styles of investing or the overall stock market.

 

 

About indexes used in this report

The S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the US stock market.

The S&P 1500® Value Index combines the value stocks of the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400 and the S&P SmallCap 600 indexes.

The Lipper VUF Multi-Cap Value Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of multicap value variable insurance underlying funds tracked by Lipper.

The S&P MidCap 400® Index seeks to track the performance of mid-cap US equities.

The S&P SmallCap 600® Index measures the small-cap segment of the US equity market.

The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es).

A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not.

 

 

Other information

The returns shown in management’s discussion of Fund performance are based on net asset values calculated for shareholder transactions. Generally accepted accounting principles require adjustments to be made to the net assets of the Fund at period end for financial reporting purposes, and as such, the net asset values for shareholder transactions and the returns based on those net asset values may differ from the net asset values and returns reported in the Financial Highlights. Additionally, the returns and net asset values shown throughout this report are at the Fund level only and do not include variable product issuer charges. If such charges were included, the total returns would be lower.

Industry classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.

 

 

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Schedule of Investments(a)

December 31, 2017

 

 

     Shares      Value  

Common Stocks–98.86%

 

Advertising–2.76%  

Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The)

    62,700      $ 1,264,032  

Omnicom Group Inc.

    29,115        2,120,445  
               3,384,477  
Agricultural & Farm Machinery–0.54%  

AGCO Corp.

    9,189        656,370  
Asset Management & Custody Banks–4.48%  

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

    19,140        3,928,485  

SEI Investments Co.

    21,800        1,566,548  
               5,495,033  
Auto Parts & Equipment–2.06%  

Dana Inc.

    79,027        2,529,654  
Construction & Engineering–4.08%  

AECOM(b)

    134,504        4,996,824  
Consumer Finance–7.58%  

SLM Corp.(b)

    399,000        4,508,700  

Synchrony Financial

    123,832        4,781,154  
               9,289,854  
Diversified Banks–11.02%  

Bank of America Corp.

    141,502        4,177,139  

Citigroup Inc.

    60,272        4,484,840  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    45,260        4,840,104  
               13,502,083  
Electronic Components–2.73%  

Belden Inc.

    43,356        3,345,783  
Electronic Equipment & Instruments–2.86%  

FLIR Systems, Inc.

    75,100        3,501,162  
Electronic Manufacturing Services–0.71%  

Flex Ltd.(b)

    48,265        868,287  
Health Care Distributors–7.44%  

Cardinal Health, Inc.

    69,200        4,239,884  

McKesson Corp.

    31,300        4,881,235  
               9,121,119  
Health Care Facilities–4.86%  

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(b)

    97,500        3,181,425  

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.(b)

    286,151        2,775,665  
               5,957,090  
Homebuilding–1.27%  

D.R. Horton, Inc.

    30,600        1,562,742  
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines–2.19%  

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.(b)

    50,400        2,683,800  
     Shares      Value  
Industrial Machinery–2.24%  

ITT Inc.

    51,500      $ 2,748,555  
Investment Banking & Brokerage–7.84%  

E*TRADE Financial Corp.(b)

    54,300        2,691,651  

LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.

    73,993        4,227,960  

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.

    52,700        2,694,551  
               9,614,162  
Leisure Products–2.84%  

Mattel, Inc.

    226,700        3,486,646  
Life & Health Insurance–3.62%  

Aflac, Inc.

    14,934        1,310,907  

MetLife, Inc.

    61,817        3,125,467  
               4,436,374  
Managed Health Care–4.64%  

Anthem, Inc.

    17,600        3,960,176  

Cigna Corp.

    8,500        1,726,265  
               5,686,441  
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production–1.11%  

Apache Corp.

    32,100        1,355,262  
Pharmaceuticals–4.55%  

Mylan N.V.(b)

    93,600        3,960,216  

Novartis AG (Switzerland)

    19,052        1,611,295  
               5,571,511  
Property & Casualty Insurance–2.97%  

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

    362,017        3,645,511  
Real Estate Services–2.31%  

Realogy Holdings Corp.

    106,713        2,827,894  
Regional Banks–2.08%  

SVB Financial Group(b)

    10,900        2,548,093  
Research & Consulting Services–1.51%  

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The)

    15,602        1,847,433  
Steel–2.38%  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.(b)

    121,100        2,923,354  
Systems Software–2.73%  

Oracle Corp.

    70,695        3,342,460  
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance–3.46%  

MGIC Investment Corp.(b)

    145,521        2,053,301  

Radian Group Inc.

    105,976        2,184,166  
               4,237,467  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $92,067,502)

 

     121,165,441  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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     Shares      Value  

Money Market Funds–1.17%

 

Invesco Government & Agency
Portfolio– Institutional Class, 1.18%(c)

    501,969      $ 501,969  

Invesco Liquid Assets
Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.40%(c)

    358,437        358,473  

Invesco Treasury Portfolio–Institutional Class, 1.17%(c)

    573,678        573,678  

Total Money Market Funds
(Cost $1,434,143)

 

     1,434,120  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–100.03% (Cost $93,501,645)

             122,599,561  

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(0.03)%

             (39,589

NET ASSETS–100.00%

           $ 122,559,972  
 

Notes to Schedule of Investments:

 

(a)  Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s.
(b)  Non-income producing security.
(c)  The money market fund and the Fund are affiliated by having the same investment adviser. The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of December 31, 2017.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2017

 

Statement of Operations

For the year ended December 31, 2017

 

 

Assets:

 

Investments in securities, at value (Cost $92,067,502)

  $ 121,165,441  

Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $1,434,143)

    1,434,120  

Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $3,295)

    3,448  

Receivable for:

 

Fund shares sold

    6,010  

Dividends

    158,581  

Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    115,054  

Total assets

    122,882,654  

Liabilities:

 

Payable for:

 

Fund shares reacquired

    90,760  

Accrued fees to affiliates

    68,664  

Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    622  

Accrued other operating expenses

    36,782  

Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans

    125,854  

Total liabilities

    322,682  

Net assets applicable to shares outstanding

  $ 122,559,972  

Net assets consist of:

 

Shares of beneficial interest

  $ 83,912,657  

Undistributed net investment income

    134,447  

Undistributed net realized gain

    9,414,154  

Net unrealized appreciation

    29,098,714  
    $ 122,559,972  

Net Assets:

 

Series I

  $ 87,231,832  

Series II

  $ 35,328,140  

Shares outstanding, no par value,
with an unlimited number of shares authorized:

 

Series I

    11,511,005  

Series II

    4,672,647  

Series I:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 7.58  

Series II:

 

Net asset value per share

  $ 7.56  

Investment income:

 

Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $9,465)

  $ 1,669,288  

Dividends from affiliated money market funds

    24,078  

Total investment income

    1,693,366  

Expenses:

 

Advisory fees

    917,797  

Administrative services fees

    246,951  

Custodian fees

    13,164  

Distribution fees — Series II

    117,594  

Transfer agent fees

    25,935  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits

    22,337  

Reports to shareholders

    23,385  

Professional services fees

    47,204  

Other

    1,419  

Total expenses

    1,415,786  

Less: Fees waived

    (3,717

Net expenses

    1,412,069  

Net investment income

    281,297  

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:

 

Net realized gain (loss) from:

 

Investment securities

    11,545,263  

Foreign currencies

    (2,327
      11,542,936  

Change in net unrealized appreciation of:

 

Investment securities

    8,195,002  

Foreign currencies

    5,591  
      8,200,593  

Net realized and unrealized gain

    19,743,529  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

  $ 20,024,826  
 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets

For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

 

     2017      2016  

Operations:

    

Net investment income

  $ 281,297      $ 416,610  

Net realized gain (loss)

    11,542,936        (1,597,460

Change in net unrealized appreciation

    8,200,593        22,968,571  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

    20,024,826        21,787,721  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

    

Series I

    (326,616      (313,905

Series ll

    (5,339      (39,335

Total distributions from net investment income

    (331,955      (353,240

Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains:

    

Series l

           (23,395,971

Series ll

           (15,462,579

Total distributions from net realized gains

           (38,858,550

Share transactions–net:

    

Series l

    (11,866,628      12,374,483  

Series ll

    (25,426,253      6,433,390  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions

    (37,292,881      18,807,873  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

    (17,600,010      1,383,804  

Net assets:

    

Beginning of year

    140,159,982        138,776,178  

End of year (includes undistributed net investment income of $134,447 and $186,627, respectively)

  $ 122,559,972      $ 140,159,982  

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2017

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of twenty-four separate portfolios, (each constituting a “Fund”). The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting each Fund or class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such Fund or class. Current Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance, however, requires participating insurance companies offering separate accounts to vote shares proportionally in accordance with the instructions of the contract owners whose investments are funded by shares of each Fund or class.

The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.

The Fund currently offers two classes of shares, Series I and Series II, both of which are offered to insurance company separate accounts funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“variable products”).

The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

A. Security Valuations — Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.

A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

 

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Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.

Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees.

Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.

Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.

Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.

The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.

Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income — Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.

Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.

The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.

C. Country Determination — For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D. Distributions — Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid to separate accounts of participating insurance companies annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
E.

Federal Income Taxes — The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s

 

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  taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.

The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.

F. Expenses — Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund and which are directly attributable to that class are charged to the operations of such class. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets.
G. Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print.
H. Indemnifications — Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I. Foreign Currency Translations — Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.

J. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk.

The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.

A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund


NOTE 2—Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates

The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

 

Average Daily Net Assets   Rate  

First $250 million

    0 .695%   

Next $250 million

    0 .67%   

Next $500 million

    0 .645%   

Next $1.5 billion

    0 .62%   

Next $2.5 billion

    0 .595%   

Next $2.5 billion

    0 .57%   

Next $2.5 billion

    0 .545%   

Over $10 billion

    0 .52%         

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the effective advisory fees incurred by the Fund was 0.695%.

Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).

The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2018, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Series I shares to 2.00% and Series II shares to 2.25% of average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2018. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.

Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2019, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash (excluding investments of cash collateral from securities lending) in such affiliated money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $3,717.

The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco a fee for costs incurred in providing accounting services and fund administrative services to the Fund and to reimburse Invesco for fees paid to insurance companies that have agreed to provide certain administrative services to the Fund. These administrative services provided by the insurance companies may include, among other things: maintenance of master accounts with the Fund; tracking, recording and transmitting net purchase and redemption orders for Fund shares; maintaining and preserving records related to the purchase, redemption and other account activity of variable product owners; distributing copies of Fund documents such as prospectuses, proxy materials and periodic reports, to variable product owners, and responding to inquiries from variable product owners about the Fund. Pursuant to such agreement, for the year ended December 31, 2017, Invesco was paid $50,000 for accounting and fund administrative services and was reimbursed $196,951 for fees paid to insurance companies.

The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.

The Trust has entered into a master distribution agreement with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Fund. The Trust has adopted a plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Series II shares (the “Plan”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plan, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Series II shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Series II shares may be paid to insurance companies who furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own Series II shares of the Fund. For the year ended December 31, 2017, expenses incurred under the Plan are detailed in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Fund incurred $4,643 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.

 

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund


NOTE 3—Additional Valuation Information

GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:

  Level 1 — Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
  Level 2 — Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
  Level 3 — Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.

As of December 31, 2017, all of the securities in this Fund were valued based on Level 1 inputs (see the Schedule of Investments for security categories). The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.

The Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers in and out of the valuation levels as of the end of the reporting period. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were no material transfers between valuation levels.

NOTE 4—Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits

Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.

NOTE 5—Cash Balances

The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.

 

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund


NOTE 6—Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets

Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

     2017        2016  

Ordinary income

  $ 331,955        $ 615,315  

Long-term capital gain

             38,596,475  

Total distributions

  $ 331,955        $ 39,211,790  

Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:

 

     2017  

Undistributed ordinary income

  $ 1,025,352  

Undistributed long-term gain

    9,348,002  

Net unrealized appreciation — investments

    28,381,920  

Net unrealized appreciation — foreign currencies

    798  

Temporary book/tax differences

    (108,757

Shares of beneficial interest

    83,912,657  

Total net assets

  $ 122,559,972  

The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.

The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.

Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. Capital losses generated in years beginning after December 22, 2010 can be carried forward for an unlimited period, whereas previous losses expire in eight tax years. Capital losses with an expiration period may not be used to offset capital gains until all net capital losses without an expiration date have been utilized. Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration date will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses instead of as short-term capital losses as under prior law. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.

The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE 7—Investment Transactions

The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Treasury obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $35,500,933 and $70,184,048, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis  

Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 34,738,733  

Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments

    (6,356,813

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

  $ 28,381,920  

Cost of investments for tax purposes is $94,217,641.

NOTE 8—Reclassification of Permanent Differences

Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of foreign currency transactions and fair fund settlement, on December 31, 2017, undistributed net investment income was decreased by $1,522 and undistributed net realized gain was increased by $1,522. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.

 

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund


NOTE 9—Share Information

 

      Summary of Share Activity  
     Years ended December 31,  
     2017(a)      2016  
      Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  

Sold:

           

Series I

     691,703      $ 4,815,992        639,701      $ 4,362,558  

Series II

     249,911        1,718,280        159,359        1,120,628  

Issued as reinvestment of dividends:

           

Series I

     46,527        326,616        4,109,164        23,709,875  

Series II

     762        5,339        2,691,304        15,501,915  

Reacquired:

           

Series I

     (2,465,512      (17,009,236      (2,235,453      (15,697,950

Series II

     (4,012,341      (27,149,872      (1,457,745      (10,189,153

Net increase (decrease) in share activity

     (5,488,950    $ (37,292,881      3,906,330      $ 18,807,873  

 

(a)  There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 61% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially.

NOTE 10—Financial Highlights

The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.

 

     Net asset
value,
beginning
of period
    Net
investment
income(a)
    Net gains
(losses)
on securities
(both
realized and
unrealized)
    Total from
investment
operations
    Dividends
from net
investment
income
    Distributions
from net
realized
gains
    Total
distributions
    Net asset
value, end
of period
    Total
return(b)
    Net assets,
end of period
(000’s omitted)
   

Ratio of
expenses
to average

net assets
with fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed

    Ratio of
expenses
to average net
assets without
fee waivers
and/or expenses
absorbed
    Ratio of net
investment
income
to average
net assets
    Portfolio
turnover(c)
 

Series I

 

Year ended 12/31/17

  $ 6.48     $ 0.02     $ 1.11 (d)    $ 1.13     $ (0.03   $     $ (0.03   $ 7.58       17.44 %(d)    $ 87,232       0.98 %(e)      0.98 %(e)      0.30 %(e)      28

Year ended 12/31/16

    7.82       0.03       1.10       1.13       (0.03     (2.44     (2.47     6.48       18.34       85,722       1.01       1.02       0.43       36  

Year ended 12/31/15

    9.84       0.05       (1.09     (1.04     (0.26     (0.72     (0.98     7.82       (10.40     83,889       1.04       1.04       0.51       82  

Year ended 12/31/14

    9.36       0.18 (f)      0.44       0.62       (0.14           (0.14     9.84       6.62       110,865       1.03       1.04       1.87 (f)      15  

Year ended 12/31/13

    7.10       0.10       2.28       2.38       (0.12           (0.12     9.36       33.75       130,146       1.01       1.02       1.24       17  

Series II

                           

Year ended 12/31/17

    6.45       0.00       1.11 (d)      1.11       0.00             0.00       7.56       17.23 (d)      35,328       1.23 (e)      1.23 (e)      0.05 (e)      28  

Year ended 12/31/16

    7.79       0.01       1.10       1.11       (0.01     (2.44     (2.45     6.45       17.92       54,438       1.26       1.27       0.18       36  

Year ended 12/31/15

    9.79       0.02       (1.08     (1.06     (0.22     (0.72     (0.94     7.79       (10.65     54,887       1.29       1.29       0.26       82  

Year ended 12/31/14

    9.31       0.15 (f)      0.44       0.59       (0.11           (0.11     9.79       6.39       80,217       1.28       1.29       1.62 (f)      15  

Year ended 12/31/13

    7.07       0.08       2.26       2.34       (0.10           (0.10     9.31       33.27       103,800       1.26       1.27       0.99       17  

 

(a)  Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b)  Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable, and do not reflect charges assessed in connection with a variable product, which if included would reduce total returns.
(c)  Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)  Includes litigation proceeds received during the period. Had these litigation proceeds not been received, Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) per share would have been $1.09 and $1.09. Total returns would have been lower.
(e)  Ratios are based on average daily net assets (000’s omitted) of $85,019 and $47,038 for Series I and Series II shares, respectively.
(f)  Net Investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets include significant dividends received during the year ended December 31, 2014. Net Investment income per share and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding the significant dividends are $0.12 and 1.23% and $0.09 and 0.98% for Series I and Series II, respectively.

 

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

and Shareholders of Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds), hereafter referred to as the “Fund”) as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of December 31, 2017, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2017 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian and transfer agent. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, TX

February 14, 2018

We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco/PowerShares group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not determined the specific year we began serving as auditor.

 

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund


Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses

Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service fees (12b-1); and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

The actual and hypothetical expenses in the examples below do not represent the effect of any fees or other expenses assessed in connection with a variable product; if they did, the expenses shown would be higher while the ending account values shown would be lower.

Actual expenses

The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.

The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs. Therefore, the hypothetical information is useful in comparing ongoing costs, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 

Class   Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/17)
    ACTUAL    

HYPOTHETICAL

(5% annual return before

expenses)

    

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

 
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)1
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    Ending
Account Value
(12/31/17)
     Expenses
Paid During
Period2
    
Series I   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,102.90      $ 5.19     $ 1,020.27      $ 4.99        0.98
Series II     1,000.00       1,100.60        6.51       1,019.00        6.26        1.23  

 

1  The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses.
2  Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year.

 

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund


Tax Information

Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.

The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.

The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017:

 

Federal and State Income Tax

 

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction*

    100

U.S. Treasury Obligations*

    0

 

  * The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.

 

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund


Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each trustee and officer is AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) (the “Trust”), 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 Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Interested Persons                

Martin L. Flanagan1 — 1960

Trustee

  2007  

Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee, 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)

  158   None

Philip A. Taylor2 — 1954

Trustee and Senior Vice President

  2006  

Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Management Group, Inc.) (financial services holding company); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Trustee and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management).

 

Formerly: Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (other than AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust); Executive Vice President, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), Short-Term Investments Trust and Invesco Management Trust only); Director and President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc. (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); Director and Chairman, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Inc. (holding company), Invesco Canada Holdings Inc. (holding company), Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltèe and Invesco Financial Services Ltd/Services Financiers Invesco Ltèe; Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Fund Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); Director and Chairman, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, 1371 Preferred Inc. (holding company) and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director and President, AIM GP Canada Inc. (general partner for limited partnerships) and Van Kampen Advisors, Inc.; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. (registered broker dealer); Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Aim Distributors, Inc.) (registered broker dealer); Manager, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc.; President, Invesco Trimark Dealer Inc. and Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe; Director and President, AIM Trimark Corporate Class Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.; Senior Managing Director, Invesco Holding Company Limited; Director and Chairman, Fund Management Company (former registered broker dealer); President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds (AIM Treasurer’s Series Trust (Invesco Treasurer’s Series Trust), and Short-Term Investments Trust only); President, AIM Trimark Global Fund Inc. and AIM Trimark Canada Fund Inc.

  158   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.

 

2  Mr. Taylor 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 and a director of the Adviser.

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Independent Trustees                

Bruce L. Crockett — 1944

Trustee and Chair

  1993  

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

  158   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   158   Board member of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association

Jack M. Fields — 1952

Trustee

  1997  

Chief Executive Officer, Twenty First Century Group, Inc. (government affairs company); and Chairman, Discovery Learning Alliance (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

  158   None

Cynthia Hostetler — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  158   Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor)

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

  158   Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider)

Prema Mathai-Davis — 1950

Trustee

  1998   Retired.   158   None

Teresa M. Ressel — 1962

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: Chief Financial Officer, Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC; Group Chief Operating Officer, Americas, UBS AG; Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and CFO, US Department of the Treasury

  158   Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company); ON Semiconductor Corp. (semiconductor supplier)

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

  158   Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Raymond Stickel, Jr. — 1944

Trustee

  2005  

Retired.

 

Formerly: Director, Mainstay VP Series Funds, Inc. (25 portfolios); Partner, Deloitte & Touche

  158   None

Robert C. Troccoli — 1949

Trustee

  2016  

Adjunct Professor, University of Denver — Daniels College of Business

 

Formerly: Senior Partner, KPMG LLP

  158   None

Christopher L. Wilson —  1957

Trustee

  2017  

Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations

 

Formerly: 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

  158   TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market)

 

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Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers                

Sheri Morris — 1964

President, Principal Executive

Officer and Treasurer

  1999  

President, Principal Executive Officer and Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); and Vice President, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

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 Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc., Invesco Aim Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco Aim Private Asset Management, Inc.; and Treasurer, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust

  N/A   N/A

Russell C. Burk — 1958

Senior Vice President and Senior Officer

  2005   Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds   N/A   N/A

John M. Zerr — 1962

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  2006  

Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, 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; Managing Director, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC; Director, 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, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Manager and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC

 

Formerly: 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, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); Vice President and Secretary, PBHG Funds (an investment company) and PBHG Insurance Series Fund (an investment company); Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Investment Partners (a broker-dealer); General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Fund Services (an administrator) and Old Mutual Shareholder Services (a shareholder servicing center); Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Old Mutual Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser); and Vice President and Secretary, Old Mutual Advisors Funds (an investment company)

  N/A   N/A

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); Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc.; Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Kelli Gallegos — 1970

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Principal Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

 

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund


Trustees and Officers—(continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and
Position(s) Held with the Trust
  Trustee and/
or Officer Since
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past 5 Years
  Number of
Funds in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee
  Other Directorship(s)
Held by Trustee During
Past 5 Years
Other Officers—(continued)                

Tracy Sullivan — 1962

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer

and Assistant Treasurer

  2008  

Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust

 

Formerly: Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds

  N/A   N/A

Crissie M. Wisdom — 1969

Anti-Money Laundering

Compliance Officer

  2013  

Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser), Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.), Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., Invesco Management Group, Inc., The Invesco Funds, and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, PowerShares India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, PowerShares Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and PowerShares Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Act Officer, INVESCO National Trust Company and Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager and Controls and Risk Analysis Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

 

Formerly: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.

  N/A   N/A

Robert R. Leveille — 1969

Chief Compliance Officer

  2016  

Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds

 

Formerly: Chief Compliance Officer, Putnam Investments and the Putnam Funds

  N/A   N/A

The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.

 

Office of the Fund

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Investment Adviser

Invesco Advisers, Inc.

1555 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, GA 30309

 

Distributor

Invesco Distributors, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800

Houston, TX 77002-5678

     

Counsel to the Fund

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

2005 Market Street, Suite 2600

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018

 

Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Goodwin Procter LLP

901 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20001

 

Transfer Agent

Invesco Investment Services, Inc.

11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77046-1173

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110-2801

 

Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund


ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

There were no amendments to the Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that applies to the Registrant’s Principal Executive Officer (“PEO”) and Principal Financial Officer (“PFO”) during the period covered by the report. The Registrant did not grant any waivers, including implicit waivers, from any provisions of the Code to the PEO or PFO during the period covered by this report.

 

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

The Board of Trustees has determined that the Registrant has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee financial expert is Raymond Stickel, Jr. Mr. Stickel is “independent” within the meaning of that term as used in Form N-CSR.

 

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP informed the Trust that it has identified an issue related to its independence under Rule 2-01(c)(1)(ii)(A) of Regulation S-X (referred to as the Loan Rule). The Loan Rule prohibits accounting firms, such as PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, from being deemed independent if they have certain financial relationships with their audit clients or certain affiliates of those clients. The Trust is required under various securities laws to have its financial statements audited by an independent accounting firm.

The Loan Rule specifically provides that an accounting firm would not be independent if it or certain affiliates and covered persons receives a loan from a lender that is a record or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of an audit client’s equity securities (referred to as a “more than ten percent owner”). For purposes of the Loan Rule, audit clients include the Funds as well as all registered investment companies advised by the Adviser and its affiliates, including other subsidiaries of the Adviser’s parent company, Invesco Ltd. (collectively, the Invesco Fund Complex). PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP informed the Trust it and certain affiliates and covered persons have relationships with lenders who hold, as record owner, more than ten percent of the shares of certain funds within the Invesco Fund Complex, which may implicate the Loan Rule.

On June 20, 2016, the SEC Staff issued a “no-action” letter to another mutual fund complex (see Fidelity Management & Research Company et al., No-Action Letter) related to the audit independence issue described above. In that letter, the SEC confirmed that it would not recommend enforcement action against a fund that relied on audit services performed by an audit firm that was not in compliance with the Loan Rule in certain specified circumstances. In connection with prior independence determinations, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP communicated, as contemplated by the no-action letter, that it believes that it remains objective and impartial and that a reasonable investor possessing all the facts would conclude that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is able to exhibit the requisite objectivity and impartiality to report on the Funds’ financial statements as the independent registered public accounting firm. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP also represented that it has complied with PCAOB Rule 3526(b)(1) and (2), which are conditions to the Funds relying on the no action letter, and affirmed that it is an independent accountant within the meaning of PCAOB Rule 3520. Therefore, the Adviser, the Funds and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP concluded that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP could continue as the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm. The Invesco Fund Complex relied upon the no-action letter in reaching this conclusion.


If in the future the independence of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is called into question under the Loan Rule by circumstances that are not addressed in the SEC’s no-action letter, the Funds will need to take other action in order for the Funds’ filings with the SEC containing financial statements to be deemed compliant with applicable securities laws. Such additional actions could result in additional costs, impair the ability of the Funds to issue new shares or have other material adverse effects on the Funds. The SEC no-action relief was initially set to expire 18 months from issuance but has been extended by the SEC without an expiration date, except that the no-action letter will be withdrawn upon the effectiveness of any amendments to the Loan Rule designed to address the concerns expressed in the letter.

(a) to (d)

Fees Billed by PWC Related to the Registrant

PWC billed the Registrant aggregate fees for services rendered to the Registrant for the last two fiscal years as follows:

 

     Fees Billed for
Services
Rendered to the
Registrant for
fiscal year end
     Fees Billed for
Services Rendered
to the Registrant
for fiscal year end
 
     2017      2016  

Audit Fees

   $ 592,375      $ 569,575  

Audit-Related Fees

   $ 0      $ 0  

Tax Fees(1)

   $ 149,984      $ 146,702  

All Other Fees

   $ 0      $ 0  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fees

   $ 742,359      $ 716,277  

(g) PWC billed the Registrant aggregate non-audit fees of $149,984 for the fiscal year ended 2017, and $146,702 for the fiscal year ended 2016, for non-audit services rendered to the Registrant.

 

(1) Tax fees for the fiscal year end December 31, 2017 includes fees billed for reviewing tax returns and/or services related to tax compliance. Tax fees for fiscal year end December 31, 2016 includes fees billed for reviewing tax returns and/or services related to tax compliance.


Fees Billed by PWC Related to Invesco and Invesco Affiliates

PWC billed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”), the Registrant’s adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with Invesco that provides ongoing services to the Registrant (“Invesco Affiliates”) aggregate fees for pre-approved non-audit services rendered to Invesco and Invesco Affiliates for the last two fiscal years as follows:

 

     Fees Billed for
Non-Audit
Services Rendered
to Invesco and
Invesco Affiliates
for fiscal year end
2017 That Were
Required
to be Pre-
Approved
by the Registrant’s
Audit Committee
     Fees Billed for
Non-Audit
Services Rendered
to Invesco and
Invesco Affiliates
for fiscal year end
2016 That Were
Required
to be Pre-
Approved
by the Registrant’s
Audit Committee
 

Audit-Related Fees

   $ 662,000      $ 635,000  

Tax Fees

   $ 0      $ 0  

All Other Fees

   $ 1,006,000      $ 2,432,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Fees(1)

   $ 1,668,000      $ 3,067,000  

 

(1) Audit-Related fees for the year end 2017 include fees billed related to reviewing controls at a service organization. Audit-Related fees for the year end 2016 include fees billed related to reviewing controls at a service organization.

All other fees for the year end 2017 include fees billed related to the assessments for certain of the company’s risk management tools, current state analysis against regulatory requirements and identification of structural and organizational alternatives, informed by industry practices, for certain of the company’s administrative activities and functions. All other fees for the year end 2016 include fees billed related to the identification of structural and organizational alternatives, informed by industry practices, for certain of the company’s administrative activities and functions.

(e)(2) There were no amounts that were pre-approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimus exception under Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

(f) Not applicable.

(g) Including the fees for services not required to be pre-approved by the registrant’s audit committee, PWC billed Invesco and Invesco Affiliates aggregate non-audit fees of $4,496,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, and $5,763,000 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, for non-audit services rendered to Invesco and Invesco Affiliates.

PWC provided audit services to the Investment Company complex of approximately $23 million.

(h) The Audit Committee also has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to Invesco and Invesco Affiliates that were not required to be pre-approved pursuant to SEC regulations, if any, is compatible with maintaining PWC’s independence.


(e)(1)

PRE-APPROVAL OF AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

As adopted by the Audit Committees

of the Invesco Funds (the “Funds”)

Last Amended May 4, 2016

 

  I. Statement of Principles

The Audit Committees (the “Audit Committee”) of the Boards of Trustees of the Funds (the “Board”) have adopted these policies and procedures (the “Procedures”) with respect to the pre-approval of audit and non-audit services to be provided by the Funds’ independent auditor (the “Auditor”) to the Funds, and to the Funds’ investment adviser(s) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser(s) that provides ongoing services to the Funds (collectively, “Service Affiliates”).

Under Section 202 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, all audit and non-audit services provided to the Funds by the Auditor must be preapproved by the Audit Committee. Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X requires that the Audit Committee also pre-approve a Service Affiliate’s engagement of the Auditor for non-audit services if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds (a “Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement”).

These Procedures set forth the procedures and the conditions pursuant to which the Audit Committee may pre-approve audit and non-audit services for the Funds and a Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other organizations and regulatory bodies applicable to the Funds (“Applicable Rules”).1 They address both general pre-approvals without consideration of specific case-by-case services (“general pre-approvals”) and pre-approvals on a case-by-case basis (“specific pre-approvals”). Any services requiring pre-approval that are not within the scope of general pre-approvals hereunder are subject to specific pre-approval. These Procedures also address the delegation by the Audit Committee of pre-approval authority to the Audit Committee Chair or Vice Chair.

 

  II. Pre-Approval of Fund Audit Services

The annual Fund audit services engagement, including terms and fees, is subject to specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee. Audit services include the annual financial statement audit and other procedures required to be performed by an independent auditor to be able to form an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements. The Audit Committee will receive, review and consider sufficient information concerning a proposed Fund audit engagement to make a reasonable evaluation of the Auditor’s qualifications and independence. The Audit Committee will oversee the Fund audit services engagement as necessary, including approving any changes in terms, audit scope, conditions and fees.

In addition to approving the Fund audit services engagement at least annually and specifically approving any changes, the Audit Committee may generally or specifically pre-approve engagements for other audit services, which are those services that only an independent auditor reasonably can provide. Other audit services may include services associated with SEC registration statements, periodic reports and other documents filed with the SEC.

 

  III. General and Specific Pre-Approval of Non-Audit Fund Services

 

1  Applicable Rules include, for example, New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) rules applicable to closed-end funds managed by Invesco and listed on NYSE.


The Audit Committee will consider, at least annually, the list of General Pre-Approved Non-Audit Services which list may be terminated or modified at any time by the Audit Committee. To inform the Audit Committee’s review and approval of General Pre-Approved Non-Audit Services, the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and Auditor shall provide such information regarding independence or other matters as the Audit Committee may request.

Any services or fee ranges that are not within the scope of General Pre-Approved Non-Audit Services have not received general pre-approval and require specific pre-approval. Each request for specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee for services to be provided by the Auditor to the Funds must be submitted to the Audit Committee by the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and must include detailed information about the services to be provided, the fees or fee ranges to be charged, and other relevant information sufficient to allow the Audit Committee to consider whether to pre-approve such engagement, including evaluating whether the provision of such services will impair the independence of the Auditor and is otherwise consistent with Applicable Rules.

 

  IV. Non-Audit Service Types

The Audit Committee may provide either general or specific pre-approval of audit-related, tax or other services, each as described in more detail below.

 

  a. Audit-Related Services

“Audit-related services” are assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Fund’s financial statements or that are traditionally performed by an independent auditor. Audit-related services include, among others, accounting consultations related to accounting, financial reporting or disclosure matters not classified as “Audit services”; assistance with understanding and implementing new accounting and financial reporting guidance from rulemaking authorities; services related to mergers, acquisitions or dispositions; compliance with ratings agency requirements and interfund lending activities; and assistance with internal control reporting requirements.

 

  b. Tax Services

“Tax services” include, but are not limited to, the review and signing of the Funds’ federal tax returns, the review of required distributions by the Funds and consultations regarding tax matters such as the tax treatment of new investments or the impact of new regulations. The Audit Committee will not approve proposed services of the Auditor which the Audit Committee believes are to be provided in connection with a service or transaction initially recommended by the Auditor, the sole business purpose of which may be tax avoidance and the tax treatment of which may not be supported in the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations. The Audit Committee will consult with the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and may consult with outside counsel or advisers as necessary to ensure the consistency of tax services rendered by the Auditor with the foregoing policy. The Auditor shall not represent any Fund or any Service Affiliate before a tax court, district court or federal court of claims.

Each request to provide tax services under either the general or specific pre-approval of the Audit Committee will include a description from the Auditor in writing of (i) the scope of the service, the fee structure for the engagement, and any side letter or other amendment to the engagement letter, or any other agreement (whether oral, written, or otherwise) between the Auditor and the Funds, relating to the service; and (ii) any compensation arrangement or other agreement, such as a referral agreement, a referral fee or fee-sharing arrangement, between the Auditor (or an affiliate of the Auditor) and any person (other than the Funds or Service Affiliates receiving the services) with respect to the promoting, marketing, or recommending of a transaction covered by the service. The Auditor will also discuss with


the Audit Committee the potential effects of the services on the independence of the Auditor, and document the substance of its discussion with the Audit Committee.

 

  c. Other Services

The Audit Committee may pre-approve other non-audit services so long as the Audit Committee believes that the service will not impair the independence of the Auditor. Appendix I includes a list of services that the Auditor is prohibited from performing by the SEC rules. Appendix I also includes a list of services that would impair the Auditor’s independence unless the Audit Committee reasonably concludes that the results of the services will not be subject to audit procedures during an audit of the Funds’ financial statements.

 

  V. Pre-Approval of Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagements

Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X requires that the Audit Committee pre-approve a Service Affiliate’s engagement of the Auditor for non-audit services if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds, defined above as a “Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement”.

The Audit Committee may provide either general or specific pre-approval of any Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement, including for audit-related, tax or other services, as described above, if the Audit Committee believes that the provision of the services to a Service Affiliate will not impair the independence of the Auditor with respect to the Funds. Any Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagements that are not within the scope of General Pre-Approved Non-Audit Services have not received general pre-approval and require specific pre-approval.

Each request for specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee of a Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement must be submitted to the Audit Committee by the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and must include detailed information about the services to be provided, the fees or fee ranges to be charged, a description of the current status of the pre-approval process involving other audit committees in the Invesco investment company complex (as defined in Rule 2-201 of Regulation S-X) with respect to the proposed engagement, and other relevant information sufficient to allow the Audit Committee to consider whether the provision of such services will impair the independence of the Auditor from the Funds. Additionally, the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and the Auditor will provide the Audit Committee with a statement that the proposed engagement requires pre-approval by the Audit Committee, the proposed engagement, in their view, will not impair the independence of the Auditor and is consistent with Applicable Rules, and the description of the proposed engagement provided to the Audit Committee is consistent with that presented to or approved by the Invesco audit committee.

Information about all Service Affiliate engagements of the Auditor for non-audit services, whether or not subject to pre-approval by the Audit Committee, shall be provided to the Audit Committee at least quarterly, to allow the Audit Committee to consider whether the provision of such services is compatible with maintaining the Auditor’s independence from the Funds. The Funds’ Treasurer and Auditor shall provide the Audit Committee with sufficiently detailed information about the scope of services provided and the fees for such services, to ensure that the Audit Committee can adequately consider whether the provision of such services is compatible with maintaining the Auditor’s independence from the Funds.

 

  VI. Pre-Approved Fee Levels or Established Amounts

Pre-approved fee levels or ranges for audit and non-audit services to be provided by the Auditor to the Funds, and for a Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement, under general pre-approval or specific pre-approval will be set periodically by the Audit Committee. Any proposed fees exceeding 110% of the maximum pre-approved fee levels or ranges for such services or engagements will be promptly presented


to the Audit Committee and will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee before payment of any additional fees is made.

 

  VII. Delegation

The Audit Committee may from time to time delegate specific pre-approval authority to its Chair and/or Vice Chair, so that the Chair or, in his or her absence, Vice Chair may grant specific pre-approval for audit and non-audit services by the Auditor to the Funds and/or a Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement between Audit Committee meetings. Any such delegation shall be reflected in resolutions adopted by the Audit Committee and may include such limitations as to dollar amount(s) and/or scope of service(s) as the Audit Committee may choose to impose. Any such delegation shall not preclude the Chair or Vice Chair from declining, on a case by case basis, to exercise his or her delegated authority and instead convening the Audit Committee to consider and pre-approve any proposed services or engagements.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any non-audit services to be provided to the Funds for which the fees are estimated to exceed $500,000 and any Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement for which the fees are estimated to exceed $500,000 must be pre-approved by the Audit Committee and may not be delegated to the Chair or Vice Chair.

 

  VIII.  Compliance with Procedures

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, failure to pre-approve any services or engagements that are not required to be pre-approved pursuant to the de minimis exception provided for in Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X shall not constitute a violation of these Procedures. The Audit Committee has designated the Funds’ Treasurer to ensure services and engagements are pre-approved in compliance with these Procedures. The Funds’ Treasurer will immediately report to the Chair of the Audit Committee, or the Vice Chair in his or her absence, any breach of these Procedures that comes to the attention of the Funds’ Treasurer or any services or engagements that are not required to be pre-approved pursuant to the de minimis exception provided for in Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.

On at least an annual basis, the Auditor will provide the Audit Committee with a summary of all non-audit services provided to any entity in the investment company complex (as defined in section 2-01(f)(14) of Regulation S-X, including the Funds and Service Affiliates) that were not pre-approved, including the nature of services provided and the associated fees.

 

  IX. Amendments to Procedures

All material amendments to these Procedures must be approved in advance by the Audit Committee. Non-material amendments to these Procedures may be made by the Legal and Compliance Departments and will be reported to the Audit Committee at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Audit Committee.


Appendix I

Non-Audit Services That May Impair the Auditor’s Independence

The Auditor is not independent if, at any point during the audit and professional engagement, the Auditor provides the following non-audit services:

 

    Management functions;

 

    Human resources;

 

    Broker-dealer, investment adviser, or investment banking services;

 

    Legal services;

 

    Expert services unrelated to the audit;

 

    Any service or product provided for a contingent fee or a commission;

 

    Services related to marketing, planning, or opining in favor of the tax treatment of confidential transactions or aggressive tax position transactions, a significant purpose of which is tax avoidance;

 

    Tax services for persons in financial reporting oversight roles at the Fund; and

 

    Any other service that the Public Company Oversight Board determines by regulation is impermissible.

An Auditor is not independent if, at any point during the audit and professional engagement, the Auditor provides the following non-audit services unless it is reasonable to conclude that the results of the services will not be subject to audit procedures during an audit of the Funds’ financial statements:

 

    Bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the audit client;

 

    Financial information systems design and implementation;

 

    Appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions, or contribution-in-kind reports;

 

    Actuarial services; and

 

    Internal audit outsourcing services.

 

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.

Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers is included as part of the reports to    stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

 

ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.


ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

None

 

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

(a) As of February 14, 2018, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the officers of the Registrant, including the PEO and PFO, to assess the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures, as that term is defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”), as amended. Based on that evaluation, the Registrant’s officers, including the PEO and PFO, concluded that, as of February 14, 2018, the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were reasonably designed to ensure: (1) that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (2) that material information relating to the Registrant is made known to the PEO and PFO as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b) There have been no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 13. EXHIBITS.

 

13(a) (1)   Code of Ethics.
13(a) (2)   Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
13(a) (3)   Not applicable.
13(a) (4)   Not applicable.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Registrant: AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds)

 

By:  

/s/ Sheri Morris

 

Sheri Morris

 

Principal Executive Officer

Date:

 

February 23, 2018

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:

 

/s/ Sheri Morris

 

Sheri Morris

 

Principal Executive Officer

Date:

 

February 23, 2018

By:

 

/s/ Kelli Gallegos

 

Kelli Gallegos

 

Principal Financial Officer

Date:

 

February 23, 2018

 


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

13(a) (1)    Code of Ethics.
13(a) (2)    Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
13(a) (3)    Not applicable.
13(a) (4)   

Not applicable.