Invesco Van Kampen High Income Trust II

11/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/01/2024 11:54

Semi Annual Report by Investment Company Form N CSRS

N-CSRS
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
811-05769
Invesco High Income Trust II
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
1555 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 1800 Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Glenn Brightman 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 1800 Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713)
626-1919
Date of fiscal year end: February 28
Date of reporting period: August 31, 2024
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders
(a) The Registrant's semi-annual report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule
30e-1
under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is as follows:
Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders
August 31, 2024
Invesco High Income Trust II
NYSE:
VLT
2
Managed Distribution Plan Disclosure
3
Trust Performance
3
Share Repurchase Program Notice
4
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
5
Schedule of Investments
14
Financial Statements
18
Financial Highlights
19
Notes to Financial Statements
26
Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
28
Distribution Information
29
Distribution Notice
31
Proxy Results
Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco.
NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NO BANK GUARANTEE
Managed Distribution Plan Disclosure
The Board of Trustees (the "Board") of Invesco High Income Trust II (the "Trust") approved a Managed Distribution Plan (the "Plan") whereby the Trust increased its monthly dividend to common shareholders to a stated fixed monthly distribution amount based on a distribution rate of 8.5 percent of the closing market price per share as of August 1, 2018, the effective date of the Plan.
 The Plan is intended to provide shareholders with a consistent, but not guaranteed, periodic cash payment from the Trust, regardless of when or whether income is earned or capital gains are realized. If sufficient investment income is not available for a monthly distribution, the Trust will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital in order to maintain its managed distribution level under the Plan. A return of capital
may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that shareholders invested in the Trust is paid back to them. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Trust's investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income." No conclusions should be drawn about the Trust's investment performance from the amount of the Trust's distributions or from the terms of the Plan. The Plan will be subject to periodic review by the Board, and the Board may amend the terms of the Plan or terminate the Plan at any time without prior notice to the Trust's shareholders. The amendment or termination of the Plan could have an adverse effect on the market price of the Trust's common shares.
 The Trust will provide its shareholders of record on each distribution record date with a
Section 19 Notice disclosing the sources of its dividend payment when a distribution includes anything other than net investment income. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in Section 19 Notices are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Trust's investment experience during its full fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Trust will send shareholders a Form
1099-DIV
for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. Please refer to "Distributions" under Note 1 of the Notes to Financial Statements for information regarding the tax character of the Trust's distributions.
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Invesco High Income Trust II
Trust Performance
Performance summary
Cumulative total returns, 2/29/24 to 8/31/24
Trust at NAV
6.95 %
Trust at Market Value
14.16
Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index
q
(Style-Specific Index)
5.98
Market Price Discount to NAV as of 8/31/24
-1.63
Source(s):
q
RIMES Technologies Corp.
 The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Investment return, net asset value (NAV) and share market price will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Please visit invesco.com/us for the most recent
month-end
performance. Performance figures reflect Trust expenses, the reinvestment of distributions (if any) and changes in NAV for performance based on NAV and changes in market price for performance based on market price.
 Since the Trust is a
closed-end
management investment company, shares of the Trust may trade at a discount or premium from the NAV. This characteristic is separate and distinct from the risk that NAV could decrease as a result of investment activities and may be a greater risk to investors expecting to sell their shares after a short time. The Trust cannot predict whether shares will trade at, above or below NAV. The Trust should not be viewed as a vehicle for trading purposes. It is designed primarily for risk-tolerant long-term investors.
 The
Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped 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 Trust is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Trust 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.
Important Notice Regarding Share Repurchase Program
In September 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Trust approved a share repurchase program that allows the Trust to repurchase up to 25% of the
20-day
average trading volume
of the Trust's common shares when the Trust is trading at a 10% or greater discount to its net asset value. The Trust will repurchase
shares pursuant to this program if the Adviser reasonably believes that such repurchases may enhance shareholder value.
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Invesco High Income Trust II
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
The dividend reinvestment plan (the Plan) offers you a prompt and simple way to reinvest your dividends and capital gains distributions (Distributions) into additional shares of your Invesco
closed-end
Trust (the Trust). Under the Plan, the money you earn from Distributions will be reinvested automatically in more shares of the Trust, allowing you to potentially increase your investment over time. All shareholders in the Trust are automatically enrolled in the Plan when shares are purchased.
Plan benefits
∎
Add to your account:
You may increase your shares in your Trust easily and automatically with the Plan.
∎
Low transaction costs:
Shareholders who participate in the Plan may be able to buy shares at below-market prices when the Trust is trading at a premium to its net asset value (NAV). In addition, transaction costs are low because when new shares are issued by the Trust, there is no brokerage fee, and when shares are bought in blocks on the open market, the per share fee is shared among all participants.
∎
Convenience:
You will receive a detailed account statement from Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (the Agent), which administers the Plan. The statement shows your total Distributions, date of investment, shares acquired, and price per share, as well as the total number of shares in your reinvestment account. You can also access your account at
invesco.com/closed-end.
∎
Safekeeping:
The Agent will hold the shares it has acquired for you in safekeeping.
Who can participate in the Plan
If you own shares in your own name, your purchase will automatically enroll you in the Plan. If your shares are held in "street name" - in the name of your brokerage firm, bank, or other financial institution - you must instruct that entity to participate on your behalf. If they are unable to participate on your behalf, you may request that they reregister your shares in your own name so that you may enroll in the Plan.
How to enroll
If you haven't participated in the Plan in the past or chose to opt out, you are still eligible to participate. Enroll by visiting
invesco.com/closed-end,
by calling toll-free 800 341 2929 or by notifying us in writing at Invesco
Closed-End
Funds, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078. If you are writing to us, please include the Trust name and account number and ensure that all shareholders listed on the account sign these written instructions. Your participation in the Plan will begin with the next Distribution payable after the Agent receives your authorization, as long as they receive it before the "record date," which is generally 10 business days before the Distribution is paid. If your authorization arrives after such record date, your participation in the Plan will begin with the following Distribution.
How the Plan works
If you choose to participate in the Plan, your Distributions will be promptly reinvested for you, automatically increasing your shares. If the Trust is trading at a share price that is equal to its NAV, you'll pay that amount for your reinvested shares. However, if the Trust is trading above or below NAV, the price is determined by one of two ways:
1.
Premium: If the Trust is trading at a premium - a market price that is higher than its NAV - you'll pay either the NAV or 95 percent of
the market price, whichever is greater. When the Trust trades at a premium, you may pay less for your reinvested shares than an investor purchasing shares on the stock exchange. Keep in mind, a portion of your price reduction may be taxable because you are receiving shares at less than market price.
2.
Discount: If the Trust is trading at a discount - a market price that is lower than its NAV - you'll pay the market price for your reinvested shares.
Costs of the Plan
There is no direct charge to you for reinvesting Distributions because the Plan's fees are paid by the Trust. If the Trust is trading at or above its NAV, your new shares are issued directly by the Trust and there are no brokerage charges or fees. However, if the Trust is trading at a discount, the shares are purchased on the open market, and you will pay your portion of any per share fees. These per share fees are typically less than the standard brokerage charges for individual transactions because shares are purchased for all participants in blocks, resulting in lower fees for each individual participant. Any service or per share fees are added to the purchase price. Per share fees include any applicable brokerage commissions the Agent is required to pay.
Tax implications
The automatic reinvestment of Distributions does not relieve you of any income tax that may be due on Distributions. You will receive tax information annually to help you prepare your federal income tax return.
 Invesco does not offer tax advice. The tax information contained herein is general and is not exhaustive by nature. It was not intended or written to be used, and it cannot be used, by any taxpayer for avoiding penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer under US federal tax laws. Federal and state tax laws are complex and constantly changing. Shareholders should always consult a legal or tax adviser for information concerning their individual situation.
How to withdraw from the Plan
You may withdraw from the Plan at any time by calling 800 341 2929, by visiting invesco.com/
closed-end
or by writing to Invesco
Closed-End
Funds, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078. Simply indicate that you would like to withdraw from the Plan, and be sure to include your Trust name and account number. Also, ensure that all shareholders listed on the account sign these written instructions. If you withdraw, you have three options with regard to the shares held in the Plan:
1.
If you opt to continue to hold your
non-certificated
whole shares (Investment Plan Book Shares), they will be held by the Agent electronically as Direct Registration Book-Shares (Book-Entry Shares) and fractional shares will be sold at the then-current market price. Proceeds will be sent via check to your address of record after deducting applicable fees, including per share fees such as any applicable brokerage commissions the Agent is required to pay.
2.
If you opt to sell your shares through the Agent, we will sell all full and fractional shares and send the proceeds via check to your address of record after deducting $2.50 per account and a brokerage charge.
3.
You may sell your shares through your financial adviser through the Direct Registration System (DRS). DRS is a service within the securities industry that allows Trust shares to be held in your name in electronic format. You retain full ownership of your shares, without having to hold a share certificate. You should contact your financial adviser to learn more about any restrictions or fees that may apply.
The Trust and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. may amend or terminate the Plan at any time. Participants will receive at least 30 days written notice before the effective date of any amendment. In the case of termination, Participants will receive at least 30 days written notice before the record date for the payment of any such Distributions by the Trust. In the case of amendment or termination necessary or appropriate to comply with applicable law or the rules and policies of the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority, such written notice will not be required.
 To obtain a complete copy of the current Dividend Reinvestment Plan, please call our Client Services department at 800 341 2929 or visit
invesco.com/closed-end.
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Invesco High Income Trust II
Schedule of Investments
(a)
August 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
Principal
Amount
Value
U.S. Dollar Denominated Bonds & Notes-124.62%
(b)
Advertising-0.14%
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.,
7.75%, 04/15/2028
(c)
$ 58,000 $      50,608
7.50%, 06/01/2029
(c)
62,000 52,326
102,934
Aerospace & Defense-1.40%
TransDigm, Inc.,
6.75%, 08/15/2028
(c)
42,000 43,235
7.13%, 12/01/2031
(c)
961,000 1,016,035
1,059,270
Alternative Carriers-0.48%
CommScope LLC, 4.75%, 09/01/2029
(c)
91,000 73,483
Lumen Technologies, Inc.,
4.00%, 02/15/2027
(c)
100,000 78,066
4.50%, 01/15/2029
(c)
19,000 10,796
4.13%, 04/15/2029
(c)
29,000 22,765
4.13%, 04/15/2030
(c)
29,000 21,784
Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.,
4.00%, 03/01/2027
(c)
120,000 104,875
6.13%, 03/01/2028
(c)
70,000 54,188
365,957
Aluminum-0.71%
Novelis Corp., 4.75%, 01/30/2030
(c)
565,000 540,143
Apparel Retail-0.70%
Gap, Inc. (The), 3.88%, 10/01/2031
(c)
612,000 529,246
Application Software-1.67%
Cloud Software Group, Inc.,
6.50%, 03/31/2029
(c)
318,000 313,688
9.00%, 09/30/2029
(c)
309,000 311,259
Rocket Software, Inc.,
9.00%, 11/28/2028
(c)
51,000 52,951
6.50%, 02/15/2029
(c)
61,000 55,743
SS&C Technologies, Inc.,
5.50%, 09/30/2027
(c)
249,000 248,958
6.50%, 06/01/2032
(c)
270,000 278,903
1,261,502
Automobile Manufacturers-2.18%
Allison Transmission, Inc., 3.75%, 01/30/2031
(c)
1,816,000 1,652,054
Automotive Parts & Equipment-3.85%
Cougar JV Subsidiary LLC, 8.00%, 05/15/2032
(c)
749,000 790,643
NESCO Holdings II, Inc., 5.50%, 04/15/2029
(c)
572,000 528,631
Phinia, Inc., 6.75%, 04/15/2029
(c)
785,000 806,522
Principal
Amount
Value
Automotive Parts & Equipment-(continued)
ZF North America Capital, Inc. (Germany),
6.88%, 04/14/2028
(c)
$
313,000
$
    323,639
7.13%, 04/14/2030
(c)
438,000
459,421
2,908,856
Automotive Retail-4.79%
Carvana Co.,
12.00% PIK Rate, 0.00% Cash Rate, 12/01/2028
(c)(d)
58,300
60,559
13.00% PIK Rate, 0.00% Cash Rate, 06/01/2030
(c)(d)
105,435
112,650
14.00% PIK Rate, 9.00% Cash Rate, 06/01/2031
(c)(d)
174,923
199,372
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., 6.38%, 01/15/2030
(c)
531,000
541,521
LCM Investments Holdings II LLC, 8.25%, 08/01/2031
(c)
1,022,000
1,089,285
Lithia Motors, Inc.,
3.88%, 06/01/2029
(c)
562,000
521,754
4.38%, 01/15/2031
(c)
614,000
566,345
Velocity Vehicle Group LLC, 8.00%, 06/01/2029
(c)
514,000
535,277
3,626,763
Broadcasting-1.14%
AMC Networks, Inc., 10.25%, 01/15/2029
(c)
50,000
50,294
Gray Television, Inc.,
7.00%, 05/15/2027
(c)
43,000
41,513
10.50%, 07/15/2029
(c)
100,000
102,729
4.75%, 10/15/2030
(c)
79,000
45,060
5.38%, 11/15/2031
(c)
95,000
54,497
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 5.25%, 08/15/2027
(c)
82,000
51,375
Paramount Global, 6.38%, 03/30/2062
(e)
57,000
52,158
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 4.13%, 12/01/2030
(c)
71,000
50,166
TEGNA, Inc.,
4.63%, 03/15/2028
57,000
53,789
5.00%, 09/15/2029
57,000
52,986
Univision Communications, Inc.,
6.63%, 06/01/2027
(c)
100,000
99,070
8.00%, 08/15/2028
(c)
100,000
101,254
4.50%, 05/01/2029
(c)
63,000
55,357
7.38%, 06/30/2030
(c)
55,000
52,829
863,077
Broadline Retail-1.81%
Kohl's Corp., 4.63%, 05/01/2031
623,000
515,451
Macy's Retail Holdings LLC,
5.88%, 03/15/2030
(c)
290,000
281,483
6.70%, 07/15/2034
(c)
285,000
249,701
Nordstrom, Inc., 5.00%, 01/15/2044
134,000
106,419
Rakuten Group, Inc. (Japan), 11.25%, 02/15/2027
(c)
200,000
217,428
1,370,482
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Invesco High Income Trust II
Principal
Amount
Value
Building Products-0.07%
Park River Holdings, Inc., 6.75%, 08/01/2029
(c)
$
62,000
$
    52,467
Cable & Satellite-4.90%
Altice Financing S.A. (Luxembourg), 5.75%, 08/15/2029
(c)
200,000
154,293
CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.,
5.38%, 06/01/2029
(c)
261,000
247,822
4.75%, 03/01/2030
(c)
49,000
44,710
7.38%, 03/01/2031
(c)
517,000
526,562
4.50%, 05/01/2032
308,000
263,283
4.25%, 01/15/2034
(c)
266,000
214,737
Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp., 5.25%, 04/01/2053
330,000
270,434
CSC Holdings LLC,
11.75%, 01/31/2029
(c)
200,000
176,726
6.50%, 02/01/2029
(c)
200,000
151,156
5.75%, 01/15/2030
(c)
257,000
102,869
4.63%, 12/01/2030
(c)
216,000
84,669
4.50%, 11/15/2031
(c)
200,000
133,209
Directv Financing LLC, 8.88%, 02/01/2030
(c)
101,000
102,572
Directv Financing LLC/Directv Financing
Co-Obligor,
Inc., 5.88%, 08/15/2027
(c)
161,000
156,053
DISH DBS Corp.,
7.38%, 07/01/2028
104,000
53,627
5.75%, 12/01/2028
(c)
216,000
166,597
5.13%, 06/01/2029
121,000
55,220
DISH Network Corp., 11.75%, 11/15/2027
(c)
305,000
310,379
Scripps Escrow, Inc., 5.88%, 07/15/2027
(c)
57,000
40,856
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 3.88%, 09/01/2031
(c)
313,000
268,888
VZ Secured Financing B.V. (Netherlands), 5.00%, 01/15/2032
(c)
200,000
181,346
3,706,008
Casinos & Gaming-3.61%
Codere Finance 2 (Luxembourg) S.A. (Spain), 11.63% PIK Rate, 2.00% Cash Rate, 11/30/2027
(c)(d)
64,572
1,292
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd. (Hong Kong),
5.38%, 12/04/2029
(c)
925,000
847,264
7.63%, 04/17/2032
(c)
200,000
200,589
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, 8.00%, 02/01/2026
(c)
54,000
52,401
Premier Entertainment Sub LLC/ Premier Entertainment Finance Corp., 5.63%, 09/01/2029
(c)
68,000
50,749
Sabre GLBL, Inc., 8.63%, 06/01/2027
(c)
63,000
60,607
Studio City Finance Ltd. (Macau), 5.00%, 01/15/2029
(c)
1,095,000
979,055
Wynn Macau Ltd. (Macau), 5.63%, 08/26/2028
(c)
562,000
537,293
2,729,250
Principal
Amount
Value
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance-0.70%
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 7.13%, 02/01/2032
(c)
$ 508,000 $ 526,699
Commodity Chemicals-2.50%
Mativ Holdings, Inc., 6.88%, 10/01/2026
(c)
1,890,000 1,888,831
Communications Equipment-0.07%
Viasat, Inc., 7.50%, 05/30/2031
(c)
67,000 51,330
Consumer Finance-2.85%
FirstCash, Inc., 6.88%, 03/01/2032
(c)
792,000 814,622
Navient Corp.,
5.00%, 03/15/2027
366,000 359,687
9.38%, 07/25/2030
163,000 177,056
OneMain Finance Corp.,
3.50%, 01/15/2027
258,000 244,825
4.00%, 09/15/2030
298,000 263,984
7.13%, 11/15/2031
290,000 293,101
2,153,275
Copper-0.33%
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (Zambia), 8.63%, 06/01/2031
(c)
250,000 250,214
Diversified Banks-0.88%
Citigroup, Inc., Series CC, 7.13%
(e)(f)
550,000 563,973
Freedom Mortgage Corp.,
6.63%, 01/15/2027
(c)
55,000 54,383
12.00%, 10/01/2028
(c)
47,000 51,211
669,567
Diversified Chemicals-0.14%
SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc., 6.63%, 05/01/2029
(c)
109,000 104,418
Diversified Financial Services-3.17%
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland), 6.95%, 03/10/2055
(e)
800,000 825,866
Freedom Mortgage Holdings LLC,
9.25%, 02/01/2029
(c)
50,000 51,267
9.13%, 05/15/2031
(c)
105,000 105,886
GGAM Finance Ltd. (Ireland), 6.88%, 04/15/2029
(c)
525,000 543,084
Jane Street Group/JSG Finance, Inc., 7.13%, 04/30/2031
(c)
767,000 806,159
VistaJet Malta Finance PLC/Vista Management Holding, Inc. (Switzerland), 6.38%, 02/01/2030
(c)
80,000 65,677
2,397,939
Diversified Metals & Mining-1.11%
Hudbay Minerals, Inc. (Canada), 6.13%, 04/01/2029
(c)
778,000 785,976
Vibrantz Technologies, Inc., 9.00%, 02/15/2030
(c)
57,000 52,051
838,027
Diversified REITs-0.35%
Uniti Group L.P./Uniti Fiber Holdings, Inc./CSL Capital LLC, 6.00%, 01/15/2030
(c)
73,000 53,561
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Invesco High Income Trust II
Principal
Amount
Value
Diversified REITs-(continued)
Uniti Group L.P./Uniti Group Finance, Inc./CSL Capital LLC,
10.50%, 02/15/2028
(c)
$
153,000
$    157,155
6.50%, 02/15/2029
(c)
73,000
55,981
266,697
Diversified Support Services-1.04%
Ritchie Bros. Holdings, Inc. (Canada),
6.75%, 03/15/2028
(c)
256,000
263,697
7.75%, 03/15/2031
(c)
494,000
525,719
789,416
Electric Utilities-4.54%
Duke Energy Corp., 6.45%, 09/01/2054
(e)
536,000
549,395
Entergy Corp., 7.13%, 12/01/2054
(e)
783,000
799,263
Talen Energy Supply LLC, 8.63%, 06/01/2030
(c)
494,000
535,366
Vistra Operations Co. LLC,
7.75%, 10/15/2031
(c)
1,239,000
1,319,231
6.88%, 04/15/2032
(c)
221,000
229,695
3,432,950
Electrical Components & Equipment-0.66%
EnerSys, 6.63%, 01/15/2032
(c)
477,000
501,406
Electronic Components-1.09%
Sensata Technologies, Inc.,
3.75%, 02/15/2031
(c)
549,000
496,264
6.63%, 07/15/2032
(c)
319,000
330,274
826,538
Electronic Manufacturing Services-1.39%
EMRLD Borrower L.P./Emerald Co-Issuer, Inc., 6.63%, 12/15/2030
(c)
1,023,000
1,048,866
Environmental & Facilities Services-0.70%
GFL Environmental, Inc., 6.75%, 01/15/2031
(c)
344,000
359,765
Wrangler Holdco Corp. (Canada), 6.63%, 04/01/2032
(c)
165,000
170,472
530,237
Gold-0.66%
New Gold, Inc. (Canada), 7.50%, 07/15/2027
(c)
497,000
502,130
Health Care Facilities-1.55%
Encompass Health Corp.,
4.50%, 02/01/2028
477,000
466,720
4.63%, 04/01/2031
85,000
80,558
LifePoint Health, Inc., 5.38%, 01/15/2029
(c)
120,000
112,134
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.75%, 05/15/2031
491,000
509,531
1,168,943
Health Care REITs-1.22%
Diversified Healthcare Trust, 0.00%, 01/15/2026
(c)(g)
911,000
815,762
Principal
Amount
Value
Health Care REITs-(continued)
MPT Operating Partnership L.P./MPT Finance Corp., 3.50%, 03/15/2031
$  161,000 $    110,131
925,893
Health Care Services-2.84%
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc., 3.50%, 04/01/2030
(c)
160,000 156,353
Community Health Systems, Inc.,
8.00%, 12/15/2027
(c)
122,000 122,328
5.25%, 05/15/2030
(c)
477,000 428,038
4.75%, 02/15/2031
(c)
318,000 271,571
Concentra Escrow Issuer Corp., 6.88%, 07/15/2032
(c)
516,000 540,428
DaVita, Inc., 3.75%, 02/15/2031
(c)
349,000 310,883
Prime Healthcare Services, Inc., 9.38%, 09/01/2029
(c)
315,000 317,827
2,147,428
Health Care Supplies-0.78%
Medline Borrower L.P., 5.25%, 10/01/2029(c)
556,000 546,493
Medline Borrower L.P./Medline Co-Issuer, Inc., 6.25%, 04/01/2029
(c)
41,000 42,315
588,808
Health Care Technology-0.20%
athenahealth Group, Inc., 6.50%, 02/15/2030
(c)
162,000 155,109
Home Improvement Retail-0.07%
LBM Acquisition LLC, 6.25%, 01/15/2029
(c)
59,000 53,392
Hotel & Resort REITs-3.33%
RHP Hotel Properties L.P./RHP Finance Corp., 6.50%, 04/01/2032
(c)
773,000 796,687
RLJ Lodging Trust L.P., 4.00%, 09/15/2029
(c)
580,000 526,879
Service Properties Trust,
4.75%, 10/01/2026
797,000 762,845
5.50%, 12/15/2027
304,000 286,275
4.38%, 02/15/2030
203,000 150,175
2,522,861
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines-0.35%
Carnival Corp., 6.00%, 05/01/2029
(c)
266,000 267,370
Household Products-0.71%
Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc. (Canada), 8.25%, 06/30/2031
(c)
520,000 535,603
Housewares & Specialties-0.69%
Newell Brands, Inc.,
6.38%, 09/15/2027
252,000 253,983
6.88%, 04/01/2036
112,000 106,606
7.00%, 04/01/2046
185,000 160,573
521,162
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
Value
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders-1.64%
Clearway Energy Operating LLC,
4.75%, 03/15/2028
(c)
$  173,000 $    168,225
3.75%, 02/15/2031
(c)
288,000 261,537
Vistra Corp., Series C, 8.88%
(c)(e)(f)
762,000 810,828
1,240,590
Industrial Conglomerates-0.66%
Icahn Enterprises L.P./Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 9.00%, 06/15/2030
(c)
492,000 498,190
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components-2.51%
Enpro, Inc., 5.75%, 10/15/2026
529,000 526,708
ESAB Corp., 6.25%, 04/15/2029
(c)
528,000 543,071
Roller Bearing Co. of America, Inc., 4.38%, 10/15/2029
(c)
867,000 825,717
1,895,496
Insurance Brokers-1.64%
Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC/ Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer, 7.00%, 01/15/2031
(c)
517,000 534,837
Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management, Inc. (Canada), 10.50%, 12/15/2030
(c)
178,000 193,618
USI, Inc., 7.50%, 01/15/2032
(c)
488,000 511,794
1,240,249
Integrated Telecommunication Services-5.61%
Altice France Holding S.A. (Luxembourg), 6.00%, 02/15/2028
(c)
200,000 65,650
Altice France S.A. (France),
5.50%, 01/15/2028
(c)
502,000 357,858
5.50%, 10/15/2029
(c)
200,000 139,003
Consolidated Communications, Inc., 6.50%, 10/01/2028
(c)
57,000 52,312
Embarq Corp., 8.00%, 06/01/2036
100,000 43,661
Frontier Communications Holdings LLC,
6.75%, 05/01/2029
(c)
280,000 270,339
5.88%, 11/01/2029
46,000 42,367
6.00%, 01/15/2030
(c)
60,000 55,405
Iliad Holding S.A.S. (France),
7.00%, 10/15/2028
(c)
550,000 558,687
8.50%, 04/15/2031
(c)
561,000 595,090
Level 3 Financing, Inc.,
4.63%, 09/15/2027
(c)
90,000 70,029
10.50%, 04/15/2029
(c)
52,000 56,002
4.88%, 06/15/2029
(c)
30,000 23,477
3.75%, 07/15/2029
(c)
53,000 31,959
11.00%, 11/15/2029
(c)
134,000 147,073
4.50%, 04/01/2030
(c)
90,000 66,423
10.50%, 05/15/2030
(c)
52,000 55,976
10.75%, 12/15/2030
(c)
53,000 57,344
4.00%, 04/15/2031
(c)
49,000 33,075
Telecom Italia Capital S.A. (Italy), 7.72%, 06/04/2038
539,000 572,131
Windstream Escrow LLC/Windstream Escrow Finance Corp., 7.75%, 08/15/2028
(c)
107,000 104,558
Principal
Amount
Value
Integrated Telecommunication Services-(continued)
Zegona Finance PLC (United Kingdom), 8.63%, 07/15/2029
(c)
$  810,000 $    842,957
4,241,376
Interactive Media & Services-0.28%
Match Group Holdings II LLC, 3.63%, 10/01/2031
(c)
120,000 106,634
Nexstar Media, Inc., 5.63%, 07/15/2027
(c)
109,000 106,610
213,244
Internet Services & Infrastructure-0.06%
Arches Buyer, Inc., 6.13%, 12/01/2028
(c)
58,000 49,277
Investment Banking & Brokerage-0.72%
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), Series X, 7.50%
(e)(f)
520,000 546,827
Leisure Facilities-2.89%
Carnival Holdings Bermuda Ltd., 10.38%, 05/01/2028
(c)
306,000 331,243
NCL Corp. Ltd., 8.13%, 01/15/2029
(c)
490,000 524,467
Six Flags Entertainment Corp./Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc., 6.63%, 05/01/2032
(c)
521,000 536,606
Viking Cruises Ltd.,
7.00%, 02/15/2029
(c)
274,000 277,743
9.13%, 07/15/2031
(c)
471,000 517,077
2,187,136
Marine Transportation-1.10%
Stena International S.A. (Sweden),
7.25%, 01/15/2031
(c)
520,000 535,837
7.63%, 02/15/2031
(c)
290,000 299,845
835,682
Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers-1.96%
Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc., 6.63%, 04/15/2029
(c)
526,000 525,733
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co., 9.25%, 04/15/2027
(c)
152,000 154,547
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., 7.25%, 05/15/2031
(c)
789,000 799,355
1,479,635
Movies & Entertainment-0.07%
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., 7.50%, 02/15/2029
(c)
73,000 53,242
Multi-line Insurance-1.06%
Acrisure LLC/Acrisure Finance, Inc.,
8.50%, 06/15/2029
(c)
258,000 268,111
7.50%, 11/06/2030
(c)
523,000 537,235
805,346
Office REITs-0.74%
Office Properties Income Trust, 9.00%, 03/31/2029
(c)
586,000 557,424
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Principal
Amount
Value
Oil & Gas Drilling-5.58%
Delek Logistics Partners L.P./Delek Logistics Finance Corp.,
7.13%, 06/01/2028
(c)
$
794,000
$    800,740
8.63%, 03/15/2029
(c)
261,000
274,639
Summit Midstream Holdings LLC, 8.63%, 10/31/2029
(c)
782,000
812,261
Transocean, Inc.,
8.25%, 05/15/2029
(c)
252,000
255,539
8.75%, 02/15/2030
(c)
498,950
527,485
8.50%, 05/15/2031
(c)
766,000
777,895
Valaris Ltd., 8.38%, 04/30/2030
(c)
743,000
775,766
4,224,325
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production-1.38%
Aethon United BR L.P./Aethon United Finance Corp., 8.25%, 02/15/2026
(c)
503,000
510,325
Hilcorp Energy I L.P./Hilcorp Finance Co.,
6.00%, 04/15/2030
(c)
382,000
380,275
6.25%, 04/15/2032
(c)
151,000
150,580
1,041,180
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing-1.05%
CVR Energy, Inc., 8.50%, 01/15/2029
(c)
776,000
791,303
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation-12.08%
Blue Racer Midstream LLC/Blue Racer Finance Corp.,
7.00%, 07/15/2029
(c)
184,000
191,505
7.25%, 07/15/2032
(c)
320,000
335,849
EQM Midstream Partners L.P., 6.50%, 07/15/2048
1,026,000
1,060,389
Genesis Energy L.P./Genesis Energy Finance Corp.,
7.75%, 02/01/2028
579,000
589,710
8.88%, 04/15/2030
260,000
276,172
7.88%, 05/15/2032
688,000
706,460
Howard Midstream Energy Partners LLC, 7.38%, 07/15/2032
(c)
511,000
529,407
Martin Midstream Partners L.P./Martin Midstream Finance Corp., 11.50%, 02/15/2028
(c)
515,000
564,229
New Fortress Energy, Inc., 6.50%, 09/30/2026
(c)
176,000
152,494
NGL Energy Operating LLC/NGL Energy Finance Corp.,
8.13%, 02/15/2029
(c)
245,000
250,763
8.38%, 02/15/2032
(c)
514,000
529,447
Northriver Midstream Finance L.P. (Canada), 6.75%, 07/15/2032
(c)
527,000
544,464
Prairie Acquiror L.P., 9.00%, 08/01/2029
(c)
499,000
522,256
Tallgrass Energy Partners L.P./Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp., 7.38%, 02/15/2029
(c)
755,000
772,345
Venture Global LNG, Inc.,
8.13%, 06/01/2028
(c)
500,000
523,996
9.50%, 02/01/2029
(c)
277,000
312,335
7.00%, 01/15/2030
(c)
525,000
537,150
9.88%, 02/01/2032
(c)
664,000
738,119
9,137,090
Principal
Amount
Value
Other Specialty Retail-2.07%
Bath & Body Works, Inc., 6.75%, 07/01/2036
$ 527,000 $    540,297
Michaels Cos., Inc. (The),
5.25%, 05/01/2028
(c)
35,000 27,518
7.88%, 05/01/2029
(c)
105,000 62,519
PetSmart, Inc./PetSmart Finance Corp., 7.75%, 02/15/2029
(c)
796,000 785,178
Staples, Inc., 10.75%, 09/01/2029
(c)
161,000 151,848
1,567,360
Packaged Foods & Meats-0.07%
TKC Holdings, Inc., 10.50%, 05/15/2029
(c)
52,000 51,921
Paper & Plastic Packaging Products & Materials-0.21%
LABL, Inc.,
10.50%, 07/15/2027
(c)
104,000 102,826
8.25%, 11/01/2029
(c)
59,000 52,658
155,484
Passenger Airlines-2.19%
American Airlines, Inc./AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., 5.75%, 04/20/2029
(c)
1,629,000 1,598,325
Hawaiian Brand Intellectual Property Ltd./HawaiianMiles Loyalty Ltd., 11.00%, 04/15/2029
(c)
55,000 56,028
1,654,353
Passenger Ground Transportation-0.06%
Hertz Corp. (The), 12.63%, 07/15/2029
(c)
40,000 42,642
Pharmaceuticals-0.85%
Bausch Health Cos., Inc.,
5.50%, 11/01/2025
(c)
277,000 266,959
5.75%, 08/15/2027
(c)
147,000 119,230
4.88%, 06/01/2028
(c)
142,000 106,239
6.25%, 02/15/2029
(c)
101,000 53,656
5.25%, 01/30/2030
(c)
198,000 99,254
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc., 7.50%, 04/01/2027
(h)(i)
174,000 0
645,338
Real Estate Development-0.20%
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, 7.75%, 09/01/2030
(c)
143,000 152,609
Real Estate Services-0.07%
Anywhere Real Estate Group LLC/ Anywhere Co-Issuer Corp., 7.00%, 04/15/2030
(c)
61,000 54,130
Reinsurance-0.70%
Global Atlantic (Fin) Co., 4.70%, 10/15/2051
(c)(e)
562,000 528,321
Research & Consulting Services-0.74%
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The), 5.00%, 12/15/2029
(c)
565,000 559,920
Restaurants-0.20%
Fertitta Entertainment LLC/Fertitta Entertainment Finance Co., Inc., 6.75%, 01/15/2030
(c)
172,000 154,886
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Invesco High Income Trust II
Principal
Amount
Value
Security & Alarm Services-0.32%
Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp., 6.00%, 06/01/2029
(c)
$
270,000
$    240,550
Single-Family Residential REITs-0.65%
Ashton Woods USA LLC/Ashton Woods Finance Co., 6.63%, 01/15/2028
(c)
487,000
490,971
Specialized Consumer Services-3.50%
Allwyn Entertainment Financing (UK) PLC (Czech Republic), 7.88%, 04/30/2029
(c)
752,000
783,539
Carriage Services, Inc., 4.25%, 05/15/2029
(c)
2,013,000
1,860,704
2,644,243
Specialized Finance-0.36%
Jefferson Capital Holdings LLC, 9.50%, 02/15/2029
(c)
252,000
269,084
Specialty Chemicals-0.25%
Olympus Water US Holding Corp., 6.25%, 10/01/2029
(c)
200,000
188,039
Steel-1.03%
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.,
7.00%, 03/15/2032
(c)
513,000
515,824
6.25%, 10/01/2040
298,000
262,785
778,609
Systems Software-0.15%
McAfee Corp., 7.38%, 02/15/2030
(c)
117,000
112,334
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals-0.69%
Seagate HDD Cayman, 9.63%, 12/01/2032
454,000
523,852
Tires & Rubber-0.07%
FXI Holdings, Inc., 12.25%, 11/15/2026
(c)
52,000
51,912
Trading Companies & Distributors-5.63%
Air Lease Corp., Series B, 4.65%
(e)(f)
555,000
536,454
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%
(c)(e)(f)
1,085,000
1,068,729
BlueLinx Holdings, Inc., 6.00%, 11/15/2029
(c)
555,000
534,233
Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC,
5.50%, 05/01/2028
(c)
531,000
528,055
7.88%, 12/01/2030
(c)
975,000
1,047,261
7.00%, 06/15/2032
(c)
517,000
541,209
4,255,941
Wireless Telecommunication Services-2.21%
VMED O2 UK Financing I PLC (United Kingdom), 4.75%, 07/15/2031
(c)
610,000
535,901
Vodafone Group PLC (United Kingdom), 4.13%, 06/04/2081
(e)
1,260,000
1,134,458
1,670,359
Total U.S. Dollar Denominated Bonds & Notes (Cost $92,256,617)
94,263,588
Principal
Amount
Value
Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests-10.32%
(j)(k)
Advertising-0.50%
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B, 9.36% (1 mo. Term SOFR + 4.00%), 08/23/2028
$  377,352 $    376,786
Apparel Retail-0.59%
Victoria's Secret & Co., First Lien Term Loan, 8.85%, 08/02/2028
443,234 443,418
Cable & Satellite-0.22%
CSC Holdings LLC, Term Loan, 7.95% (1 mo. Term SOFR + 2.50%), 04/15/2027
199,478 168,658
Casinos & Gaming-0.69%
Scientific Games Lottery, Term Loan B, 8.32% (3 mo. Term SOFR + 3.00%), 04/04/2029
522,773 521,338
Commodity Chemicals-0.28%
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (SWM International), Term Loan B, 9.11% (1 mo. Term SOFR + 3.86%), 04/20/2028
212,353 212,176
Health Care Services-0.21%
Concentra Health Services, Term Loan B, 7.50% (1 mo. Term SOFR + 2.25%), 07/26/2031
(i)
155,000 155,775
Health Care Supplies-0.63%
Mozart Debt Merger Sub, Inc. (Medline Industries), Term Loan B, 8.00% (1 mo. Term SOFR + 2.75%), 10/23/2028
474,296 476,010
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines-1.29%
Carnival Corp., Term Loan B, 8.00% (1 mo. Term SOFR + 2.75%), 10/18/2028
443,292 445,349
IRB Holding Corp., Term Loan B, 8.10% (1 mo. Term SOFR + 2.85%), 12/15/2027
530,251 531,383
976,732
Integrated Telecommunication Services-0.12%
CommScope, Inc., Term Loan, 8.61% (1 mo. SOFR + 3.36%), 04/06/2026 (Acquired 08/28/2024; Cost $90,844)
(l)
95,000 90,606
Life Sciences Tools & Services-0.70%
Syneos Health, Inc., Term Loan B, 9.08% (3 mo. SOFR + 3.75%), 09/27/2030
533,662 531,509
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production-0.71%
Prairie ECI Acquiror L.P., Term Loan B-2, 10.00% (1 mo. Term SOFR + 4.75%), 08/01/2029
538,650 539,660
Passenger Ground Transportation-0.42%
Uber Technologies, Inc., Term Loan B, 8.09% (3 mo. Term SOFR + 2.75%), 03/03/2030
313,009 314,716
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Invesco High Income Trust II
Principal
Amount
Value
Pharmaceuticals-0.69%
Endo Luxembourg Finance Co. I S.a.r.l., Term Loan B, 9.78% (3 mo. Term SOFR + 4.50%), 04/23/2031
 $
525,000
$
    524,869
Real Estate Development-1.20%
DTZ U.S. Borrower LLC, Term Loan B, 9.00% (1 mo. Term SOFR + 3.75%), 01/31/2030
(i)
535,657
538,336
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, Term Loan B, 8.06% (1 mo. Term SOFR + 2.75%), 08/21/2030
365,642
367,013
905,349
Research & Consulting Services-0.70%
Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The), Incremental Term Loan
B-2,
8.03% (1 mo. SOFR + 2.75%), 01/18/2029
525,652
527,129
Systems Software-0.69%
Camelot Finance L.P., Term Loan, 8.00% (1 mo. Term SOFR + 2.75%), 01/31/2031
523,687
524,735
Trading Companies & Distributors-0.68%
Jane Street Group LLC, Term Loan, 7.86% (1 mo. SOFR + 2.61%), 01/26/2028
517,320
518,354
Total Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests (Cost $7,771,090)
7,807,820
Non-U.S.
Dollar Denominated Bonds & Notes-2.15%
(m)
Broadline Retail-0.00%
Americanas S.A. (Brazil), 8.35%, 07/26/2029
(i)
BRL
1,121
0
Casinos & Gaming-0.09%
Codere Finance 2 (Luxembourg) S.A. (Spain), 3.00% PIK Rate, 8.00% Cash Rate,
09/30/2026
(c)(d)
EUR
 138,521
70,987
Diversified Banks-1.16%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (Spain), 6.00%
(c)(e)(f)
EUR
200,000
222,869
Cooperatieve Rabobank U.A. (Netherlands), 4.38%
(c)(e)(f)
EUR
200,000
215,329
Lloyds Banking Group PLC (United Kingdom), 4.95%
(c)(e)(f)
EUR
400,000
441,345
879,543
Principal
Amount
Value
Diversified Capital Markets-0.32%
Deutsche Bank AG (Germany), 10.00%
(c)(e)(f)
EUR
 200,000
$
    242,483
Health Care REITs-0.58%
MPT Operating Partnership L.P./MPT Finance Corp., 3.33%, 03/24/2025
EUR
406,000
434,586
Total
Non-U.S.
Dollar Denominated Bonds & Notes
(Cost $1,413,565)
1,627,599
Shares
Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests-0.34%
Broadline Retail-0.01%
Americanas S.A. (Brazil)
(n)
5,642
5,776
Americanas S.A., Wts., expiring 03/19/2027 (Brazil)
(i)(n)
188,057
0
5,776
Food Retail-0.02%
Casino Guichard-Perrachon S.A. (France)
(n)
2,804
10,869
Casino Guichard-Perrachon S.A., Wts., expiring 04/27/2029 (France)
(n)
149,811
166
11,035
Pharmaceuticals-0.31%
Endo, Inc.
(n)
8,570
237,389
Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $215,493)
254,200
Money Market Funds-1.27%
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.18%
(o)(p)
336,355
336,355
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 5.15%
(o)(p)
624,638
624,638
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $960,993)
960,993
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES-138.70% (Cost $102,617,758)
104,914,200
BORROWINGS-(40.39)%
(30,550,000
)
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES-1.69%
1,275,938
NET ASSETS-100.00%
$
75,640,138
Investment Abbreviations:
BRL
- Brazilian Real
EUR
- Euro
PIK
-
Pay-in-Kind
REIT
- Real Estate Investment Trust
SOFR
- Secured Overnight Financing Rate
Wts.
- Warrants
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)
Calculated as a percentage of net assets. Amounts in excess of 100% are due to the Trust's use of leverage.
(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 August 31, 2024 was $79,706,416, which represented 105.38% of the Trust's Net Assets.
(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)
Security issued at a fixed rate for a specific period of time, after which it will convert to a variable rate.
(f)
Perpetual bond with no specified maturity date.
(g)
Zero coupon bond issued at a discount.
(h)
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 on August 31, 2024.
(i)
Security valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). See Note 3.
(j)
Variable rate senior loan interests often require prepayments from excess cash flow or permit the borrower to repay at its election. The degree to which borrowers repay, whether as a contractual requirement or at their election, cannot be predicted with any accuracy. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. However, it is anticipated that the variable rate senior loan interests will have an expected average life of three to five years.
(k)
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 Trust's portfolio generally have variable rates which adjust to a base, such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), on set dates, typically every 30 days, but not greater than one year, and/or have interest rates that float at margin above a widely recognized base lending rate such as the Prime Rate of a designated U.S. bank.
(l)
Restricted security. The value of this security at August 31, 2024 represented less than 1% of the Trust's Net Assets.
(m)
Foreign denominated security. Principal amount is denominated in the currency indicated.
(n)
Non-income
producing security.
(o)
Affiliated holding. Affiliated holdings are investments in entities which are under common ownership or control of Invesco Ltd. or are investments in entities in which the Trust owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. The table below shows the Trust's transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the six months ended August 31, 2024.
Value
February 29, 2024
Purchases
at Cost
Proceeds
from Sales
Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
Realized
Gain
(Loss)
Value
August 31, 2024
Dividend Income
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds:
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class
$   470,059
$  7,583,838
$ (7,717,542)
$ -
$   -
$ 336,355
$  8,159
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class
  335,726
  4,248,980
  (4,584,675)
  3
 (34)
    -
   4,570
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class
  537,210
 10,211,899
 (10,124,471)
  -
    -
  624,638
  10,610
Total
$1,342,995 
$22,044,717 
$(22,426,688) 
$ 3
$(34)
$ 960,993
$23,339
(p)
The rate shown is the
7-day
SEC standardized yield as of August 31, 2024.
Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
Settlement
Contract to
Unrealized
Appreciation
Date
Counterparty
Deliver
Receive
(Depreciation)
Currency Risk
11/25/2024
Barclays Bank PLC EUR 1,817,000 USD  1,999,109 $(16,836)
11/25/2024
Barclays Bank PLC USD  470,750 EUR   420,000 (4,764)
Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
$(21,600)
Abbreviations:
EUR - Euro
USD - U.S. Dollar
Open Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements
(a)
Reference Entity
Buy/Sell
Protection
(Pay)/
Receive
Fixed
Rate
Payment
Frequency
Maturity Date
Implied
Credit
Spread
(b)
Notional Value
Upfront
Payments Paid
(Received)
Value
Unrealized
Appreciation
Credit Risk
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index, Series 42, Version 1
Sell
5.00%
Quarterly
06/20/2029
3.234%
USD 3,000,000
$168,833
$214,032
$45,199
(a)
Centrally cleared swap agreements collateralized by $234,481 cash held with Merrill Lynch International.
(b)
Implied credit spreads represent the current level, as of August 31, 2024, 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.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio Composition
†
By credit quality, based on total investments
as of August 31, 2024
BBB
1.00
BB
37.87
B
50.23
CCC
9.60
C
0.77
D
0.07
Non-Rated
0.32
Cash
0.14
†
Source: S&P Global Ratings. A credit rating is an assessment provided by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization 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 S&P Global Ratings' rating methodology, please visit spglobal.com and select "Understanding Credit Ratings" under About Ratings on the homepage.
Excluding money market fund holdings, if any.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Invesco High Income Trust II
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
August 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
Assets:
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value
(Cost $101,656,765)
$
103,953,207
Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $960,993)
960,993
Other investments:
Variation margin receivable-centrally cleared swap agreements
308,240
Deposits with brokers:
Cash collateral - centrally cleared swap agreements
234,481
Cash
16,081
Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $2,371)
2,375
Receivable for:
Investments sold
557,222
Dividends
4,582
Interest
1,635,038
Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans
25,266
Total assets
107,697,485
Liabilities:
Other investments:
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding
21,600
Payable for:
Borrowings
30,550,000
Investments purchased
1,112,849
Dividends
35,834
Accrued fees to affiliates
13,357
Accrued interest expense
167,023
Accrued trustees' and officers' fees and benefits
540
Accrued other operating expenses
129,671
Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans
26,473
Total liabilities
32,057,347
Net assets applicable to common shares
$
 75,640,138
Net assets applicable to common shares consist of:
Shares of beneficial interest - common shares
$
105,254,094
Distributable earnings (loss)
(29,613,956
)
$
75,640,138
Common shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of common shares authorized:
Common shares outstanding
6,498,037
Net asset value per common share
$
11.64
Market value per common share
$
11.45
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
For the six months ended August 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
Investment income:
Interest
$
3,881,388
Dividends from affiliated money market funds
23,339
Total investment income
3,904,727
Expenses:
Advisory fees
370,361
Administrative services fees
5,491
Custodian fees
4,782
Interest, facilities and maintenance fees
991,541
Transfer agent fees
17,675
Trustees' and officers' fees and benefits
10,784
Registration and filing fees
11,973
Reports to shareholders
85,300
Professional services fees
88,091
Other
1,061
Total expenses
1,587,059
Less: Fees waived
(515
)
Net expenses
1,586,544
Net investment income
2,318,183
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from:
Net realized gain (loss) from:
Unaffiliated investment securities
(442,572
)
Affiliated investment securities
(34
)
Foreign currencies
5,120
Forward foreign currency contracts
(17,312
)
Futures contracts
(28,213
)
Swap agreements
268,922
(214,089
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
Unaffiliated investment securities
2,819,267
Affiliated investment securities
3
Foreign currencies
276
Forward foreign currency contracts
(6,468
)
Swap agreements
(112,978
)
2,700,100
Net realized and unrealized gain
2,486,011
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations applicable to common shares
$
4,804,194
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Invesco High Income Trust II
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the six months ended August 31, 2024 and the year ended February 29, 2024
(Unaudited)
August 31,
February 29,
2024
2024
Operations:
Net investment income
$
2,318,183
$
4,654,656
Net realized gain (loss)
(214,089
)
(6,288,284
)
Change in net unrealized appreciation
2,700,100
8,505,124
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations applicable to common shares
4,804,194
6,871,496
Distributions to common shareholders from distributable earnings
(3,758,465
)
(4,956,936
)
Return of capital applicable to common shares
-
(2,559,993
)
Total distributions
(3,758,465
)
(7,516,929
)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common shares
1,045,729
(645,433
)
Net assets applicable to common shares:
Beginning of period
74,594,409
75,239,842
End of period
$
75,640,138
$
74,594,409
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Invesco High Income Trust II
Statement of Cash Flows
For the six months ended August 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
Cash provided by operating activities:
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations applicable to common shares
$
4,804,194
Adjustments to reconcile the change in net assets applicable to common shares from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Purchases of investments
(70,168,895
)
Proceeds from sales of investments
69,503,447
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments, net
1,121,774
Amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts, net
(368,649
)
Net change in cash collateral
(234,481
)
Net change in transactions in swap agreements
(231,677
)
Net realized loss from investment securities
442,572
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investment securities
(2,819,267
)
Net change in unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts
6,468
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in receivables and other assets
(122,641
)
Increase in accrued expenses and other payables
84,521
Net cash provided by operating activities
2,017,366
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities:
Dividends paid to common shareholders from distributable earnings
(3,758,384
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(3,758,384
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(1,741,018
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
2,720,467
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
979,449
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for taxes
$
900
Cash paid during the period for interest, facilities and maintenance fees
$
981,660
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
(Unaudited)
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Trust outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
Six Months Ended
Year Ended
Years Ended
Year Ended
August 31,
February 29,
February 28,
February 29,
2024
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Net asset value per common share, beginning of period
$ 11.48 $ 11.58 $ 13.91 $ 14.99 $ 14.94 $ 15.46
Net investment income
(a)
0.36 0.72 0.69 0.73 0.93 0.92
Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized)
0.38 0.34 (1.86 ) (0.65 ) 0.28 (0.28 )
Total from investment operations
0.74 1.06 (1.17 ) 0.08 1.21 0.64
Less:
Dividends paid to common shareholders from net investment income
(0.58 ) (0.76 ) (0.76 ) (0.89 ) (1.00 ) (1.03 )
Return of capital
- (0.40 ) (0.40 ) (0.27 ) (0.16 ) (0.13 )
Total distributions
(0.58 ) (1.16 ) (1.16 ) (1.16 ) (1.16 ) (1.16 )
Net asset value per common share, end of period
$ 11.64 $ 11.48 $ 11.58 $ 13.91 $ 14.99 $ 14.94
Market value per common share, end of period
$ 11.45 $ 10.58 $ 10.90 $ 12.70 $ 13.56 $ 13.53
Total return at net asset value
(b)
6.95 % 10.82 % (7.50 )% 0.58 % 10.16 % 4.72 %
Total return at market value
(c)
14.16 % 8.51 % (4.64 )% 1.52 % 10.04 % 2.81 %
Net assets applicable to common shares, end of period (000's omitted)
$ 75,640 $ 74,594 $ 75,240 $ 90,383 $ 97,369 $ 97,007
Portfolio turnover rate
(d)
65 % 142 % 86 % 89 % 101 % 41 %
Ratios/supplemental data based on average net assets:
Ratio of expenses:
With fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements

4.23

%
(e)
 4.00 % 2.63 % 1.55 % 1.63 % 2.41 %
With fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements excluding interest, facilities and maintenance fees

1.59

%
(e)
 1.31 % 1.23 % 1.12 % 1.20 % 1.24 %
Without fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements

4.23

%
(e)
 4.00 % 2.63 % 1.55 % 1.63 % 2.42 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

6.18

%
(e)
 6.29 % 5.63 % 4.92 % 6.68 % 5.93 %
Senior securities:
Asset coverage per $1,000 unit of senior indebtedness
(f)
$ 3,476 $ 3,442 $ 3,463 $ 3,959 $ 4,187 $ 3,280
Total borrowings (000's omitted)
$ 30,550 $ 30,550 $ 30,550 $ 30,550 $ 30,550 $ 42,550
(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. Not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(c)
Total return assumes an investment at the common share market price at the beginning of the period indicated, reinvestment of all distributions for the period in accordance with the Trust's dividend reinvestment plan, and sale of all shares at the closing common share market price at the end of the period indicated. Not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(d)
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable.
(e)
Annualized.
(f)
Calculated by subtracting the Trust's total liabilities (not including the Borrowings) from the Trust's total assets and dividing by the total number of senior indebtedness units, where one unit equals $1,000 of senior indebtedness.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
August 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1-Significant Accounting Policies
Invesco High Income Trust II (the "Trust") is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as a
closed-end
management investment company.
The Trust's investment objective is to provide its common shareholders high current income, while seeking to preserve shareholders' capital, through investment in a professionally managed, diversified portfolio of high-income producing fixed-income securities.
The Trust 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 Trust in the preparation of its financial statements.
A.
Security Valuations
- Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.
Fixed income securities (including convertible debt securities) generally are valued on the basis of prices provided by independent pricing services. Prices provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as
institution-size
trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a trust may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots, and their value may be adjusted accordingly. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
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 is generally valued at its trade price or official closing price that day as of the close of the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any trades or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid or ask price on that day. Securities traded in the
over-the-counter
market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued using prices provided by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the daily settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Where a final settlement price exists, exchange-traded options are valued at the final settlement price from the exchange where the option principally trades. Where a final settlement price does not exist, exchange-traded options are valued at the mean between the last bid and ask price generally from the exchange where the option principally trades.
Securities of investment companies that are not exchange-traded (e.g.,
open-end
mutual funds) are valued using such company's
end-of-business-day
net asset value per share.
Deposits, other obligations of U.S. and
non-U.S.
banks and financial institutions are valued at their daily account value.
Swap agreements are fair valued using an evaluated quote, if available, provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service are valued based on a model which may include
end-of-day
net present values, spreads, ratings, industry, company performance and returns of referenced assets. Centrally cleared swap agreements are valued at the daily settlement price determined by the relevant exchange or clearinghouse.
Foreign securities' (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the "Adviser" or "Invesco") may use various pricing services to obtain market quotations as well as fair value prices. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become not representative of market value in the Adviser's judgment ("unreliable"). If, between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, a significant event occurs that makes the closing price of the security unreliable, the Adviser may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith in accordance with Board-approved policies and related Adviser procedures ("Valuation Procedures"). Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities' prices meeting the degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
Unlisted securities will be valued using prices provided by independent pricing services or by another method that the Adviser, in its judgment, believes better reflects the security's fair value in accordance with the Valuation Procedures.
Non-traded
rights and warrants shall be valued at intrinsic value if the terms of the rights and warrants are available, specifically the subscription or exercise price and the ratio. Intrinsic value is calculated as the daily market closing price of the security to be received less the subscription price, which is then adjusted by the exercise ratio. In the case of warrants, an option pricing model supplied by an independent pricing service may be used based on market data such as volatility, stock price and interest rate from the independent pricing service and strike price and exercise period from verified terms.
Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices may be used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are fair valued by the Adviser in accordance with the Valuation Procedures. If a fair value price provided by a pricing service is unreliable, the Adviser will fair value the security using the Valuation Procedures. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/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 Trust 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 Trust investments.
Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer's assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism, significant governmental actions or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
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The price the Trust could receive upon the sale of any investment may differ from the Adviser's valuation of the investment, particularly for securities that are valued using a fair valuation technique. When fair valuation techniques are applied, the Adviser uses available information, including both observable and unobservable inputs and assumptions, to determine a methodology that will result in a valuation that the Adviser believes approximates market value. Trust securities that are fair valued may be subject to greater fluctuation in their value from one day to the next than would be the case if market quotations were used. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, and the degree of subjectivity in such decisions, the Trust could realize a greater or lesser than expected gain or loss upon the sale of the investment.
B.
Securities Transactions and Investment Income
- Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable.
Pay-in-kind
interest income and
non-cash
dividend income received in the form of securities in lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the
ex-dividend
date.
The Trust may periodically participate in litigation related to Trust investments. As such, the Trust 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 Trust's net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Trust'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 Trust and the investment adviser.
C.
Country Determination
- For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues, the country that has the primary market for the issuer's securities and its "country of risk" as determined by a third party service provider, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted.
D.
Distributions
- The Trust has adopted a Managed Distribution Plan (the "Plan") whereby the Trust will pay a monthly dividend to common shareholders at a stated fixed monthly distribution amount based on a distribution rate of 8.5% of the market price per share on August 1, 2018, the date the Plan became effective. The Plan is intended to provide shareholders with a consistent, but not guaranteed, periodic cash payment from the Trust, regardless of when or whether income is earned or capital gains are realized. If sufficient income is not available for a monthly distribution, the Trust will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital in order to maintain its managed distribution level under the Plan. Distributions from net investment income are declared and paid monthly, and recorded on the
ex-dividend
date. The Plan may be amended or terminated at any time by the Board.
E.
Federal Income Taxes
- The Trust 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 Trust's taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Trust 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 Trust recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Trust'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 Trust files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Trust is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F.
Interest, Facilities and Maintenance Fees
- Interest, Facilities and Maintenance Fees include interest and related borrowing costs such as commitment fees, administrative expenses, negative or overdrawn balances on margin accounts and other expenses associated with establishing and maintaining a line of credit.
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 Trust 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 Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts, including the Trust's servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Trust's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote.
I.
Cash and Cash Equivalents -
For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, the Trust defines Cash and Cash Equivalents as cash (including foreign currency), restricted cash, money market funds and other investments held in lieu of cash and excludes investments made with cash collateral received.
J.
Securities Purchased on a When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Basis
- The Trust 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 Trust on such interests or securities in connection with such transactions prior to the date the Trust 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 Trust 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 Trust 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,
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interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Trust'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 Trust 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 Trust invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.
The performance of the Trust may be materially affected positively or negatively by foreign currency strength or weakness relative to the U.S. dollar. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, political, economic, or social instability and development, and imposition of currency controls. Currency controls in certain foreign jurisdictions may cause the Trust to experience significant delays in its ability to repatriate its assets in U.S. dollars at quoted spot rates, and it is possible that the Trust's ability to convert certain foreign currencies into U.S. dollars may be limited and may occur at discounts to quoted rates. As a result, the value of the Trust's assets and liabilities denominated in such currencies that would ultimately be realized could differ from those reported on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Certain foreign companies may be subject to sanctions, embargoes, or other governmental actions that may limit the ability to invest in, receive, hold, or sell the securities of such companies, all of which affect the market and/or credit risk of the investments. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
L.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
- The Trust 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 Trust 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 Trust may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical exchange of the two currencies on the settlement date, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount
(non-deliverable
forwards).
A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties ("Counterparties") to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts for hedging does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Trust owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
M.
Futures Contracts
- The Trust 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 Trust currently invests only in exchange-traded futures and they are standardized as to maturity date and underlying instrument or asset. 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 Trust recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from, or cost of, the closing transaction and the Trust'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 Trust were unable to liquidate a futures contract and/or enter into an offsetting closing transaction, the Trust 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 Trust may enter into various swap transactions, including interest rate, total return and credit default swap contracts ("CDS") for investment purposes or to manage interest rate 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 Trust to maintain a
pre-determined
level of net assets, and/ or provide limits regarding the decline of the Trust's net asset value ("NAV") per share over specific periods of time. If the Trust 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 and total return 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 centrally cleared swap, the Trust's ultimate Counterparty is a central clearinghouse. The Trust initially will enter into centrally cleared swaps through an executing broker. When a Trust 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 Trust or may be received by the Trust, 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 Trust as a protection buyer would cease paying its fixed payment, the Trust 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 Trust. 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 Trust as a protection seller would cease to receive the fixed payment stream, the Trust would pay the buyer "par value" or the full notional value of the referenced obligation, and the Trust 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 Trust receives the fixed payment over the life of the agreement. As the seller, the Trust would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Trust would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the CDS. In
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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 Trust may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding. The Trust may obtain only limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances. The Trust'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 Trust and the Counterparty and by the designation of collateral by the Counterparty to cover the Trust'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.
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 Trust 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. 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, which could result in the Trust accruing additional expenses. It is possible that developments in the swaps market, including potential government regulation, could adversely affect the Trust's ability to terminate existing swap agreements or to realize amounts to be received under such agreements. Additionally, an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement ("ISDA Master Agreement") includes credit related contingent features which allow Counterparties to OTC derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event that, for example, the Trust's net assets decline by a stated percentage or the Trust fails to meet the terms of its ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Trust to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the Counterparty. 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 Trust's exposure is unlimited.
Notional amounts of each individual credit default swap agreement outstanding as of August 31, 2024, if any, for which the Trust 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 Trust 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 Trust'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 Trust. As a result, the Trust 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 that an entity with which the Trust has unsettled or open transactions may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments. The Trust 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
- The Trust utilizes leverage to seek to enhance the yield of the Trust by borrowing. There are risks associated with borrowing in an effort to increase the yield and distributions on the shares, including that the costs of the financial leverage may exceed the income from investments purchased with such leverage proceeds, the higher volatility of the net asset value of the shares, and that fluctuations in the interest rates on the borrowing may affect the yield and distributions to the shareholders. There can be no assurance that the Trust's leverage strategy will be successful.
Q.
Other Risks
- Investments in high yield debt securities ("junk bonds") and other lower-rated securities will subject the Trust 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.
Increases in the federal funds and equivalent foreign rates or other changes to monetary policy or regulatory actions may expose fixed income markets to heightened volatility, perhaps suddenly and to a significant degree, and to reduced liquidity for certain fixed income investments, particularly those with longer maturities. Such changes and resulting increased volatility may adversely impact the Trust, including its operations, universe of potential investment options, and return potential. It is difficult to predict the impact of interest rate changes on various markets. 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 Trust's investments and share price may decline. Changes in central bank policies and other governmental actions and political events within the U.S. and abroad may also, among other things, affect investor and consumer expectations and confidence in the financial markets. This could result in higher than normal redemptions by shareholders, which could potentially increase the Trust's portfolio turnover rate and transaction costs.
Active trading of portfolio securities may result in added expenses, a lower return and increased tax liability.
NOTE 2-Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with the Adviser. Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Trust accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of 0.70% of the Trust's average daily managed assets. Managed assets for this purpose means the Trust's net assets, plus assets attributable to outstanding preferred shares and the amount of any borrowings incurred for the purpose of leverage (whether or not such borrowed amounts are reflected in the Trust's financial statements for purposes of GAAP).
Under the terms of a master
sub-advisory
agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the "Affiliated
Sub-Advisers")
the Adviser, not the Trust, 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 Trust based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated
Sub-Adviser(s).
The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2026, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Trust in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Trust of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.
For the six months ended August 31, 2024, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $515.
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The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Trust has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Trust. For the six months ended August 31, 2024, expenses incurred under this agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as
Administrative services fees
. Invesco has entered into a
sub-administration
agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company ("SSB") serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Trust. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust, SSB also serves as the Trust's custodian.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of Invesco.
NOTE 3-Additional Valuation Information
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment's assigned level:
Level 1 - Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
Level 2 - Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others. When significant events due to market movements occur, foreign securities may be fair valued utilizing an independent pricing service.
Level 3 - Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Adviser's assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.
The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of August 31, 2024. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Investments in Securities
U.S. Dollar Denominated Bonds & Notes
$
-
$
94,263,588
$
0
$
94,263,588
Variable Rate Senior Loan Interests
-
7,113,709
694,111
7,807,820
Non-U.S.
Dollar Denominated Bonds & Notes
-
1,627,599
-
1,627,599
Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests
5,942
248,258
0
254,200
Money Market Funds
960,993
-
-
960,993
Total Investments in Securities
966,935
103,253,154
694,111
104,914,200
Other Investments - Assets*
Swap Agreements
-
45,199
-
45,199
Other Investments - Liabilities*
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
-
(21,600
)
-
(21,600
)
Total Other Investments
-
23,599
-
23,599
Total Investments
$
966,935
$
103,276,753
$
694,111
$
104,937,799
*
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
NOTE 4-Derivative Investments
The Trust may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement ("ISDA Master Agreement") under which a trust 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 Trust 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 Trust's derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of August 31, 2024:
Value
Credit
Derivative Assets
Risk
Unrealized appreciation on swap agreements - Centrally Cleared
$
45,199
Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements
(45,199
)
Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements
$
-
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Value
Currency
Derivative Liabilities
Risk
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding
$
(21,600
)
Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements
-
Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements
$
(21,600
)
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
The table below reflects the Trust's exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative transactions as of August 31, 2024.
Financial

Derivative

Liabilities
Net Value of
Derivatives
Collateral

(Received)/Pledged
Net
Amount
Counterparty
Forward Foreign
 Currency Contracts 
Non-Cash
Cash
Barclays Bank PLC
$(21,600)
$(21,600)
$-
$-
$
(21,600
)
Effect of Derivative Investments for the six months ended August 31, 2024
The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:
Location of Gain (Loss) on

Statement of Operations
Credit
Currency
Interest
Risk
Risk
Rate Risk
Total
Realized Gain (Loss):
Forward foreign currency contracts
$
-
$
(17,312
)
$
-
$
(17,312
)
Futures contracts
-
-
(28,213
)
(28,213
)
Swap agreements
268,922
-
-
268,922
Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):
Forward foreign currency contracts
-
(6,468
)
-
(6,468
)
Swap agreements
(112,978
)
-
-
(112,978
)
Total
$
155,944
$
(23,780
)
$
(28,213
)
$
103,951
The table below summarizes the average notional value of derivatives held during the period.
Forward
Foreign Currency
Contracts
Futures
Contracts
Swap
Agreements
Average notional value
$4,044,586
$2,743,794
$4,631,667
NOTE 5-Trustees' and Officers' Fees and Benefits
Trustees' and Officers' Fees and Benefits
include amounts accrued by the Trust to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Trust. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Trust, and
"Trustees' and Officers' Fees and Benefits"
includes amounts accrued by the Trust to fund such deferred compensation amounts.
NOTE 6-Cash Balances and Borrowings
The Trust has entered into a $35 million credit agreement with SSB, which has no scheduled expiration date. The Trust has the right to terminate the credit agreement upon at least 3 business days' prior written notice. Effective November 3, 2024, SSB will have the right to terminate the credit agreement upon at least 180 days' prior written notice. This credit agreement is secured by the assets of the Trust. The Trust is subject to certain covenants relating to the credit agreement. Failure to comply with these restrictions could cause the acceleration of the repayment of the amount outstanding under the credit agreement.
During the six months ended August 31, 2024, the Trust's average daily balance of borrowing under the credit agreement was $30,550,000 with an average interest rate of 6.41%. The carrying amount of the Trust's payable for borrowings as reported on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities approximates its fair value. Expenses under the credit agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as
Interest, facilities and maintenance fees
.
Additionally, the Trust is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at
period-end,
are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption
Amount due custodian
. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Trust 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-Tax Information
The amount and character of income and gains to be distributed are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Trust's capital accounts to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforward) under income tax regulations. The tax character of distributions paid during the year and the tax components of net assets will be reported at the Trust's fiscal
year-end.
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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 Trust to utilize. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
The Trust had a capital loss carryforward as of February 29, 2024, as follows:
Capital Loss Carryforward*
Expiration
Short-Term
Long-Term
Total
Not subject to expiration
$
6,184,096
$
23,737,321
$
29,921,417
*
Capital loss carryforward is reduced for limitations, if any, to the extent required by the Internal Revenue Code and may be further limited depending upon a variety of factors, including the realization of net unrealized gains or losses as of the date of any reorganization.
NOTE 8-Investment Transactions
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Trust during the six months ended August 31, 2024 was $66,888,321 and $70,046,265, respectively. As of August 31, 2024, the aggregate cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis listed below 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
$
2,686,528
Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments
(711,006
)
Net unrealized appreciation of investments
$
1,975,522
Cost of investments for tax purposes is $102,962,277.
NOTE 9-Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
Transactions in common shares of beneficial interest were as follows:
Six Months Ended
August 31,
Year Ended
February 29,
2024
2024
Beginning shares
6,498,037
6,498,037
Shares issued through dividend reinvestment
-
-
Ending shares
6,498,037
6,498,037
The Trust may, when appropriate, purchase shares in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions at a price not above market value or net asset value, whichever is lower at the time of purchase.
NOTE 10-Dividends
The Trust declared the following dividends to common shareholders from net investment income subsequent to August 31, 2024:
Declaration Date
Amount per Share
Record Date
Payable Date
September 3, 2024
$0.0964
September 17, 2024
September 30, 2024
October 1, 2024
$0.0964
October 16, 2024
October 31, 2024
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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
At the meetings held on June 12, 2024, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of Invesco High Income Trust II (the Fund) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Fund's Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup
Sub-Advisory
Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the Affiliated
Sub-Advisers
and the
sub-advisory
contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2024. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund's investment advisory agreement and the
sub-advisory
contracts and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated
Sub-Advisers
is fair and reasonable.
The Board's Evaluation Process
The Board has established an Investments Committee, which in turn has established
Sub-Committees,
that meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The
Sub-Committees
meet regularly with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board has established additional standing and ad hoc committees that meet regularly throughout the year to review matters within their purview, including a working group focused on opportunities to make ongoing and continuous improvements to the annual review process for the Invesco Funds' investment advisory and
sub-advisory
contracts. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from its committees and
sub-committees,
as well as the information provided to the Board and its committees and
sub-committees
throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund's investment advisory agreement and
sub-advisory
contracts.
 As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees and the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee and expense data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider, as well as information on the composition of the peer groups provided by Broadridge and its methodology for determining peer groups. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer. The Senior Officer's evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which the Invesco Funds' proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal
process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms' length and reasonable in accordance with certain negotiated regulatory requirements. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year and as part of meetings convened on May 7, 2024 and June 12, 2024, the independent Trustees also discussed the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and
sub-advisory
contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel. Also, as part of the contract renewal process, the independent Trustees reviewed and considered information provided in response to
follow-up
requests for information submitted by the independent Trustees to management. The independent Trustees met and discussed those
follow-up
responses with legal counsel to the independent Trustees and the Senior Officer.
 The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer's independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund's investment advisory agreement and
sub-advisory
contracts, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board's approval of the Fund's investment advisory agreement and
sub-advisory
contracts. The Trustees' review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. The information received and considered by the Board was current as of various dates prior to the Board's approval on June 12, 2024.
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated
Sub-Advisers
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund's investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund's portfolio manager(s). The Board's review included consideration of Invesco Advisers' investment process and oversight, credit analysis, and research capabilities. The Board considered information regarding Invesco Advisers' programs for and resources devoted to risk management, including management of investment, enterprise, operational, liquidity, derivatives, valuation and compliance risks, and technology used to manage such risks. The Board received information regarding Invesco's methodology for compensating its investment professionals and the incentives and accountability it creates, as well as how it impacts Invesco's ability to attract and retain talent. The Board considered the additional services provided to the Fund due to the fact that the Fund is a
closed-end
fund, including, but not limited to, leverage management and monitoring, evaluation, and, where appropriate, making recommendations with respect to the Fund's trading discount, share repurchase program, managed distribution program, and distribution rates, as well as shareholder relations activities. The Board
received a description of, and reports related to, Invesco Advisers' global security program and business continuity plans and of its approach to data privacy and cybersecurity, including related testing. The Board also considered
non-advisory
services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds, such as various middle office and back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board observed that Invesco Advisers' systems preparedness and ongoing investment enabled Invesco Advisers to manage, operate and oversee the Invesco Funds with minimal impact or disruption through challenging environments. The Board reviewed and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is part of the family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers' parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.'s depth and experience in running an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
 The Board reviewed the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated
Sub-Advisers
under the
sub-advisory
contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated
Sub-Advisers
who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated
Sub-Advisers'
expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated
Sub-Advisers
have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated
Sub-Advisers
can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries and territories in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with portfolio trading. The Board concluded that the
sub-advisory
contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated
Sub-Advisers
in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated
Sub-Advisers
are appropriate and satisfactory.
B.
Fund Investment Performance
The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the
sub-advisory
contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated
Sub-Adviser
currently manages assets of the Fund.
 The Board compared the Fund's investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2023 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index (Index). The Board noted that the Fund's performance was in the fourth quintile of its performance universe for the one, three and five year periods (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that the Fund's performance was below the performance of the Index
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for the one, three and five year periods. The Board considered that, during 2023, the Fund maintained a defensive position relative to the benchmark and that such positioning detracted from Fund performance. The Board also considered that the Fund's distressed holdings detracted from 2023 performance, and that the Fund's performance in 2020 continued to negatively impact the Fund's long-term peer rankings. The Board noted information provided by management indicating enhancements being implemented by the portfolio management team to address such underperformance. The Board considered that the Fund underwent a change in portfolio management in 2020. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce different results. The Board also reviewed more recent Fund performance as well as other performance metrics, which did not change its conclusions. The Board also reviewed supplementally historic premium and discount levels of the Fund as provided to the Board at meetings throughout the year, and noted the impact of a managed distribution plan implemented for the Fund in August 2018.
C.
Advisory and
Sub-Advisory
Fees and Fund Expenses
The Board compared the Fund's contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund's Broadridge expense group. The Board noted that the contractual management and actual management fee rates for shares of the Fund were each below the median contractual management and actual management fee rates of funds in its expense group. The Board noted that the term "contractual management fee" and "actual management fee" for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain
non-portfolio
management administrative services fees, but that Broadridge is not able to provide information on a
fund-by-fund
basis as to what is included. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in calculating expense group information, which includes using each fund's contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent audited annual reports for each fund in the expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund's total expense ratio and its various components.
 The Board also considered the fees charged by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to other client accounts that are similarly managed. Invesco Advisers reviewed with the Board differences in the scope of services it provides to the Invesco Funds relative to that provided by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to certain other types of client accounts, including, among others: management of cash flows as a result of redemptions and purchases; necessary infrastructure such as officers, office space, technology, legal and distribution; oversight of service providers; costs and business risks associated with launching new funds and sponsoring and maintaining the product line; and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Invesco Advisers also advised the Board that many of the similarly managed client accounts have
all-inclusive
fee structures, which are not easily
un-bundled.
 The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated
Sub-Advisers
pursuant to the
sub-advisory
contracts, as well as the fees
payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated
Sub-Advisers
pursuant to the
sub-advisory
contracts.
D.
Economies of Scale and Breakpoints
The Board noted that most
closed-end
funds do not have fund level breakpoints because
closed-end
funds generally do not experience substantial asset growth after the initial public offering. The Board acknowledged the difficulty in calculating and measuring economies of scale at the individual fund level; noting that only indicative and estimated measures are available at the individual fund level and that such measures are subject to uncertainty. The Board noted that the Fund does not benefit from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints, but does share directly in economies of scale through Invesco Advisers' ability to negotiate lower fee arrangements with third party service providers. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as Invesco Advisers' investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.
E.
Profitability and Financial Resources
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services in the aggregate and on an individual
fund-by-fund
basis. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and the periodic review and enhancement of such methodology. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds in the aggregate and to most Invesco Funds individually. The Board considered that profits to Invesco Advisers can vary significantly depending on the particular Invesco Fund, with some Invesco Funds showing indicative losses to Invesco Advisers and others showing indicative profits at healthy levels, and that Invesco Advisers' support for and commitment to an Invesco Fund are not, however, solely dependent on the profits attributed to such Fund. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing such services to be excessive, given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provided information demonstrating that Invesco Advisers is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the investment advisory agreement, and provided representations indicating that the Affiliated
Sub-Advisers
are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the
sub-advisory
contracts. The Board noted the cyclical and competitive nature of the global asset management industry.
F.
Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund. The Board considered the organizational structure employed to provide these services.
 The Board considered that the Fund's uninvested cash may be invested in registered money market funds advised by Invesco Advisers. The Board considered information regarding the returns of the affiliated money market funds relative to comparable overnight investments, as well as the fees paid by the
affiliated money market funds to Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. In this regard, the Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to the Fund's investments. The Board also noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund's investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash.
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Distribution Information
Shareholders were sent a notice from the Fund that set forth an estimate on a per share basis of the source or sources from which the distribution was paid in April of 2024. Subsequently, certain of these estimates have been corrected. Listed below is a written statement of the sources of this distribution, as corrected, on a generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") basis.
Net Income
Gain from
Sale of Securities
Return of Principal
Total Distribution
04/30/2024
VLT
$0.0753
$0.0000
$0.0211
$0.0964
Please note that the information in the preceding chart is for financial accounting purposes only. Shareholders should be aware that the tax treatment of distributions likely differs from GAAP treatment. Form
1099-DIV
for the calendar year will report distributions for U.S. federal income tax purposes. This notice is sent to comply with certain U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requirements.
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Invesco High Income Trust II
DISTRIBUTION NOTICE
September 2024
INVESCO HIGH INCOME TRUST II - Common Shares - Cusip: 46131F101
INVESCO SENIOR INCOME TRUST - Common Shares - Cusip: 46131H107
Form
1099-DIV
for the calendar year will report distributions for US federal income tax purposes. The Fund's annual report to shareholders will include information regarding the tax character of Fund distributions for the fiscal year. This Notice is sent to comply with certain U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requirements.
Effective August 1, 2018, the Board of Invesco High Income Trust II (NYSE: VLT) approved a Managed Distribution Plan (the "VLT Plan") for the Fund, whereby the Fund increased its monthly dividend to common shareholders to a stated fixed monthly distribution amount based on a distribution rate of 8.5 percent of the closing market price per share as of August 1, 2018, the date the VLT Plan became effective.
The Board of Trustees (the "Board") of Invesco Senior Income Trust (NYSE: VVR) (the "Fund") approved an increase in the monthly distribution amount payable to common shareholders pursuant to the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan (the "Plan"). Effective October 1, 2023, the Fund will pay its monthly dividend to common shareholders at a stated fixed monthly distribution amount of $0.0430 per share, an increase from a stated fixed monthly distribution amount of $0.0390 per share.
The following tables set forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the sources indicated. Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Plan. All amounts are expressed per common share. The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution is estimated to be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that shareholders invested in a Fund is paid back. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income." The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this 19(a) Notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend on the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send shareholders a Form
1099-DIV
for the calendar year that will tell shareholders how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
September 2024
Net Investment
Income
Net Realized Capital
Gains
Estimated Return of Principal
(or Other Capital Source)
Total
Current
 Distribution 
(common
share)
Fund
Per
Share
 Amount 
% of
Current
 Distribution 
Per
Share
 Amount 
% of
Current
 Distribution 
Per
Share
 Amount 
% of
Current
 Distribution 
Invesco High Income Trust II
$0.0622
64.52%
$0.0000
0.00%
$0.0342
35.48%
$0.0964
Invesco Senior Income Trust
$0.0385
89.53%
$0.0000
0.00%
$0.0045
10.47%
$0.0430
CUMULATIVE FISCAL
YEAR-TO-DATE
(YTD) August 31, 2024*
Net Investment
Income
Net Realized Capital
Gains
Return of Principal
(or Other Capital Source)
Total FYTD
 Distribution 
(common share)
Fund
Per
Share
 Amount 
% of
2024
 Distribution 
Per
Share
 Amount 
% of
2024
 Distribution 
Per
Share
 Amount 
% of
2024
 Distribution 
Invesco High Income Trust II
$0.3231
55.86%
$0.0000
0.00%
$0.2553
44.14%
$0.5784
Invesco Senior Income Trust
$0.2085
80.81%
$0.0000
0.00%
$0.0495
19.19%
$0.2580
*
Form
1099-DIV
for the calendar year will report distributions for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund's annual report to shareholders will include information regarding the tax character of Fund distributions for the fiscal year. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2024 will be made after the end of the year.
The monthly distributions are based on estimates and terms of the Fund's Plan. Monthly distribution amounts may vary from these estimates based on a multitude of factors. Changes in portfolio and market conditions may cause deviations from estimates. These estimates should not be taken as indication of a Fund's earnings and performance. The actual amounts and its sources may be subject to additional adjustments and will be reported after year end.
The Fund's Performance and Distribution Rate Information disclosed in the table below is based on the Fund's net asset value per share (NAV). Shareholders should take note of the relationship between the Fiscal
Year-to-date
Cumulative Total Return with the Fund's Cumulative Distribution Rate and the Average Annual Total Return with the Fund's Current Annualized Distribution Rate. The Fund's NAV is calculated as the total market value of all the securities and other assets held by the Fund minus the total liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding. NAV performance may be indicative of a Fund's investment performance. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.
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Invesco High Income Trust II
Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information:
Fiscal Year-to-date March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024
Five-year period ending
August 31, 2024
Fund
FYTD
Cumulative
  Total Return
1
Cumulative
  Distribution  
Rate
2
Current
Annualized
  Distribution  
Rate
3
  Average Annual Total  
Return
4
Invesco High Income Trust II
18.53%
4.97%
9.94%
4.06%
Invesco Senior Income Trust
17.03%
6.45%
12.93%
6.48%
1
Fiscal
year-to-date
Cumulative Total Return assumes reinvestment of distributions. This is calculated as the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over the fiscal
year-to-date
time period including distributions paid and reinvested.
2
Cumulative Distribution Rate for the Fund's current fiscal period (March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024) is calculated as the dollar value of distributions in the fiscal
year-to-date
period as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of August 31, 2024.
3
The Current Annualized Distribution Rate is the current fiscal period's distribution rate annualized as a percentage of the Fund's NAV as of August 31, 2024.
4
Average Annual Total Return represents the compound average of the annual NAV Total Returns of the Fund for the five-year period ending August 31, 2024. Annual NAV Total Return is the percentage change in the Fund's NAV over a year including distributions paid and reinvested.
The Plan will be subject to periodic review by the Fund's Board, and a Fund's Board may terminate or amend the terms of its Plan at any time without prior notice to the Fund's shareholders. The amendment or termination of a Fund's Plan could have an adverse effect on the market price of such Fund's common shares.
The amount of dividends paid by the Fund may vary from time to time. Past amounts of dividends are no guarantee of future payment amounts.
Investing involves risk and it is possible to lose money on any investment in the Funds.
For additional information, shareholders of the closed end fund may call Invesco at
800-341-2929.
About Invesco Ltd.
Invesco Ltd. is a global independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. Our distinctive investment teams deliver a comprehensive range of active, passive and alternative investment capabilities. With offices in more than 20 countries, Invesco managed $1.71 trillion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide as of June 30, 2024.
For more information, visit www.invesco.com.
Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd. It is an indirect, wholly owned, subsidiary of Invesco Ltd.
Note:
There is no assurance that a
closed-end
fund will achieve its investment objective. Shares are bought on the secondary market and may trade at a discount or premium to NAV. Regular brokerage commissions apply.
NOT A DEPOSIT | NOT FDIC INSURED | NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
-Invesco-
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Invesco High Income Trust II
Proxy Results
A Joint Annual Meeting ("Meeting") of Shareholders of Invesco High Income Trust II (the "Fund") was held on August 29, 2024. The Meeting was held for the following purpose:
(1). Election of Trustees by Common Shareholders.
The results of the voting on the above matter were as follows:
Votes
Matter
Votes For
Against/Withheld
(1)
Elizabeth Krentzman
4,565,904.91
292,859.55
Robert C. Troccoli
4,577,013.91
281,750.55
Carol Deckbar
4,575,043.91
283,720.55
Douglas Sharp
4,571,706.91
287,057.55
A Joint Special Meeting ("Meeting") of Shareholders of Invesco High Income Trust II (the "Fund") was held on August 29, 2024. The Meeting was held for the following purpose:
(1). To approve amendments to the current fundamental investment restrictions of the Fund as follows:
The results of the voting on the above matters were as follows:
Votes
Matter
Votes For
Against/Withheld
Votes Abstain
(a)
To amend the fundamental investment restriction regarding diversification
3,105,124.39
217,232.67
168,994.57
(b)
To amend the fundamental investment restriction regarding borrowing
3,048,847.39
263,265.67
179,240.57
(c)
To amend the fundamental investment restriction regarding issuing senior securities
3,072,945.39
250,556.67
167,852.57
(d)
To amend the fundamental investment restriction regarding underwriting securities issued by other persons
3,028,467.39
283,950.67
178,936.57
(e)
To amend the fundamental investment restriction regarding lending
3,033,781.39
264,651.67
192,919.57
(f)
To amend the fundamental investment restriction regarding purchasing and selling real estate
3,090,607.39
221,836.67
178,908.57
(g)
To amend the fundamental investment restriction regarding purchasing and selling commodities
3,075,998.39
234,825.67
180,528.57
(h)
To amend the fundamental investment restriction regarding industry concentration
3,042,164.39
253,021.67
196,169.57
(2). To approve the removal of the following current fundamental investment restrictions for the affected Fund as follows:
The results of the voting on the above matters were as follows:
Votes
Matter
Votes For
Against/Withheld
Votes Abstain
(a)
To remove the fundamental investment restriction regarding purchasing on margin
2,995,227.15
296,301.67
199,825.81
(b)
To remove the fundamental investment restriction(s) regarding making short sales, writing, purchasing or selling puts or calls or purchasing futures or options
3,023,204.15
277,132.67
191,017.81
(c)
To remove the fundamental investment restriction regarding investing for control or management
3,001,355.15
285,042.67
204,956.81
(d)
To remove the fundamental investment restriction regarding investing in other investment companies
3,026,305.15
273,944.67
191,103.81
(e)
To remove the fundamental investment restriction regarding investing in oil, gas or mineral exploration or development programs
3,052,623.15
244,876.67
193,854.81
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Correspondence information
Send general correspondence to Computershare Trust Company, N.A., P.O. Box 43078, Providence, RI 02940-3078
Trust holdings and proxy voting information
The Trust provides a complete list of its portfolio holdings four times each fiscal year, at the end of each fiscal quarter. For the second and fourth quarters, the list appears, respectively, in the Trust's semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Trust files the list with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an exhibit to its reports on Form
N-PORT.
The most recent list of portfolio holdings is available at invesco.com/us. Shareholders can also look up the Trust's Form
N-PORT
filings on the SEC website at sec.gov. The SEC file number for the Trust is shown below.
 A description of the policies and procedures that the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 341 2929 or at
invesco.com/corporate/about-us/esg.
The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.
 Information regarding how the Trust 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.
SEC file number(s):
811-05769
VK-CE-HINC2-SAR-1

(b) Not applicable.

Item 2. Code of Ethics

Not applicable for a semi-annual report.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert

Not applicable.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Not applicable.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

Not applicable.

Item 6. Investments

Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers is filed under Item 1 of this Form.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-EndManagement Investment Companies

Not applicable.

Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-EndManagement Investment Companies

Not applicable.

Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-EndManagement Investment Companies

Not applicable.

Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others for Open-EndManagement Investment Companies

Not applicable.

Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract

Not applicable.

Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-EndManagement Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-EndManagement Investment Companies

Not applicable.

Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-EndManagement Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers

Not applicable.

Item 15. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.

Item 16. Controls and Procedures

(a)

As of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the officers of the Registrant, including the Principal Executive Officer ("PEO") and Principal Financial Officer ("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 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-CSRis recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (2) that material information relating to the Registrant is made known to the PEO and PFO as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b)

There have been no changes in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d)under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Item 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activity for Closed-EndManagement Investment Companies

Not applicable.

Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation

Not applicable.

Item 19. Exhibits

19(a)(1)

Not applicable.

19(a)(2)

Not applicable.

19(a)(3)

Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

19(b)

Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

19(c)

Pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission's Order granting relief from Section 19(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Section 19(a) notices to shareholders are attached thereto.

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: Invesco High Income Trust II

By:

/s/ Glenn Brightman

Glenn Brightman
Principal Executive Officer
Date: November 1, 2024

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By:

/s/ Glenn Brightman

Glenn Brightman
Principal Executive Officer
Date: November 1, 2024
By:

/s/ Adrien Deberghes

Adrien Deberghes
Principal Financial Officer
Date: November 1, 2024