Invesco Unit Trusts Fixed income. Celebrating 40+ years in unit trusts

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1 Celebrating 40+ years in unit trusts Invesco Unit Trusts Fixed income

2 Before investing, investors should carefully read the prospectus and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. For this and more complete information about the trust(s), investors should ask their advisors for a prospectus or download one at invesco.com/uit. About risk There is no assurance a unit trust will achieve its investment objective. An investment in a unit trust is subject to market risk, which is the possibility that the market values of securities owned by a unit trust will decline and that the value of trust units may therefore be less than what you paid for them. The trusts are unmanaged and their portfolios are not intended to change during the trusts lives except in limited circumstances. Accordingly, you can lose money investing in a unit trust. An investment in these trusts should be made with an understanding of the risks associated therewith, such as the inability of the issuer or an insurer to pay the principal of or interest on a bond when due, volatile interest rates, early call provisions and changes to the tax status of the bonds. In particular, Qualified Bonds may be redeemed approximately three years after issuance to the extent an issue has unexpected bond sale proceeds. The value of the bonds will generally fall if interest rates, in general, rise. Given the historically low interest rate environment in the US, risks associated with rising rates are heightened. The negative impact on fixed income securities from any interest rate increases could be swift and significant. No one can predict whether interest rates will rise or fall in the future. Should the issuer of any Build America Bonds (BABs) or Qualified Bonds (including Qualified School Construction Bonds, Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds and Clean Renewable Energy Bonds) fail to continue to meet the applicable requirements imposed on the bonds as provided by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, it is possible that such issuer may not receive federal cash subsidy payments, impairing the issuer s ability to make scheduled interest payments. BABs and Qualified Bonds are not guaranteed by the federal government. If the issuer can not pay the debt service on the municipal obligation, the BABs or Qualified Bonds status would not help the issuer. A particular series of a trust may be concentrated in certain sectors or geographic regions, and to the extent that it is, your investment in units of a trust series would be subject to the risks associated with such concentrations. Please refer to the prospectus associated with the applicable trust. Not all municipals can be sold as Build America Bonds or Qualified Bonds. For BABs on which the issuer receives a direct federal subsidy payment for a portion of their costs, only new money governmental issues for capital expenditures capital qualify. Certain trusts invest in bonds rated below investment grade and are considered to be junk bonds. Bonds rated below BBB by Standard & Poor s and Fitch, or below Baa3 by Moody s, are considered to be below investment grade. These bonds are considered to be speculative and are subject to greater market and credit risks. Accordingly, the risk of default is higher than with investment grade bonds. In addition, these bonds may be more sensitive to interest rate changes and may be more likely to make early returns of principal. The trust s price per unit, yield and return may fluctuate more than in a trust consisting of investment grade bonds. Certain of the bonds in a trust s portfolio may be restricted securities that may be subject to enhanced liquidity risk. This is the risk that the value of a security will fall if trading in the security is limited or absent. Any bonds in the trust designated as Rule 144A securities are subject to resale restrictions. The value of trust units may decrease if there is a lack of a liquid market for these securities. Securities of foreign issuers in a Trust present risks beyond those of US issuers. These risks may include market and political factors related to an issuer s foreign market, international trade conditions, less regulation, smaller or less liquid markets, increased volatility, differing accounting practices and changes in the value of foreign currencies. Discount fixed income unit trusts may realize gains when a municipal bond is sold, is called or matures and unit holders may incur a tax liability from time to time. Invesco does not provide 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 the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer under US federal tax laws. Federal and state tax laws are complex and constantly changing. You should always consult your own legal or tax advisor for information concerning your individual situation.

3 Fixed income investing Striving to preserve wealth while limiting volatility Fixed income investing entails many facets but its attributes are about income and preserving wealth. No one can predict where the financial markets will lead to in the future. Even during periods when stocks have outperformed bonds, the outperformance may often be accompanied by high volatility. Bonds have historically been less volatile Stocks % Bonds What is Fixed Income? Fixed income is a type of investing, or budgeting style, through which periodic income is typically received at regular intervals and at reasonably predictable levels. Fixed-income investors usually rely on their investments to provide a regular, stable income stream. Source: Lipper, Inc. (12/31/98-12/31/16) Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. This chart is for illustrative purposes only and is not representative of performance for any specific investment. Stocks are represented by the S&P 500 Index. Bonds are represented by the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Investments cannot be made directly into an index. Interest income potential In the search for income, many investors look to fixed income investments to meet their needs. As the baby boomers continue to retire, it is expected that there will be an added focus on stable income as they move into their retirement years and pivot from a growth outlook to a preservation of wealth and income outlook. What is "Interest"? Interest is the compensation paid for the use of borrowing money, typically expressed as annual percentage rate (APR). Fixed income may potentially deliver tax benefits Income from municipal bonds is exempt from federal taxes, and for individuals who live in the same state as the agency issuing the bond, the income may be exempt from state income tax, as well. Some bonds also pursue interest income that is exempt from the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT). Invesco and its representatives do not provide tax advice. Individuals should consult their personal tax advisor before making any tax related investment decisions. invesco.com/uit 1

4 What is a fixed income unit trust? Providing income, transparency and discipline through maturing portfolios A fixed income unit trust ( UIT ) is a maturing portfolio product that combines the benefits of individual bonds with the diversification and professional selection of an open-end mutual fund while maintaining a fixed and transparent portfolio of bonds. Comparison of potential benefits of fixed income investments This chart offers a snapshot of how fixed income unit trust features compare with those of other investment vehicles. Unit trust Individual bond Open-end bond mutual fund Strategy/ Seeks current N/A Seek current income objective income Par value Yes Yes No Distribution Monthly Semi-annual Monthly frequency Variable income No 1 No Yes Diversification Yes, typically 20 No Yes to 40 bonds Transparency Yes Yes Portfolio of bonds currently required to be reported semi-annually Liquidity End of day Net Asset Value Expense ratio Typically lower than mutual funds Depends on bond, available prices, markups / markdowns None End of day Net Asset Value Typically higher than unit trusts For illustrative purposes only. This chart does not represent characteristics of any particular unit investment trust offered by Invesco. Please see the applicable prospectus for details on any specific trust. Fixed Income - new sales charge structure 2 Fixed Income: Short-term* Target maturity Sales charges Fee-based Less than 5-years 1.95% 0.60% Fixed Income: Intermediate to Limited-term* Target maturity Sales charges Fee-based years average 2.50% 0.60% Fixed Income: Long-term* Target maturity Sales charges Fee-based 12+ years average 3.50% 0.60% * Based on a $1,000 par value per unit price. Please consult the applicable prospectus for additional details. 1 Income will vary with a fixed income UIT due to factors including but not limited to early redemptions, bonds being called and bonds maturing. 2 Please note that the updated fixed income pricing shown above is as of July 12,

5 Fixed income unit trusts: Structural benefits of a maturing portfolio $ What are maturing unit trust portfolios? Maturing unit investment trust portfolios are fixed income investments which have a finite life, at the end of which, the investment will cease to exist and the principal is repaid with interest. A defined and transparent basket of diversified bonds The potential for consistent monthly income payments 1 A defined initial par value per unit based on the maturity value of the bonds in the trust A portfolio that is professionally selected and monitored For illustrative purposes only A portfolio of professionally selected bonds deposited into a trust and sold in units Similar to an individual bond, a bond UIT seeks to distribute consistent monthly income 1, has a defined maturity, and a stated par value Portfolio of bonds is supervised throughout life of the trust Underlying bonds remain in the trust until called or matured Bond selection process Bond Universe Selection Process Bond UIT For illustrative purposes only 1 Income will vary with a fixed income UIT due to factors including but not limited to early redemptions, bonds being called and bonds maturing. invesco.com/uit 3

6 Par Value and principal amount What is par value per unit of a UIT? Par value per unit represents the principal amount of the underlying bonds per unit. Subsequent to a trust s deposit date, bonds may be sold to meet redemptions, to pay expenses, or in other limited circumstances. The sale, redemption or maturity of any bonds in the trust will affect the principal amount of bonds included in the trust and, as a result, the principal amount of bonds per unit. What is par value of a bond? Par value is the nominal or face value of a bond. The par value of a bond generally represents the amount of money, or principal amount, that the bond issuer borrows and promises to repay at some future date to the investor. Understanding the par value for a UIT A UIT holds a number of bonds, each of which is purchased when a new trust is being assembled. The par value per unit of a UIT is set at a value of $1000 per unit at the time of the trust s deposit. Over the life of the UIT, as bonds mature or get called prior to maturity, principal is returned to the Unitholder. The total principal returned over the life of the trust will represent the actual par value per unit; this actual amount may be above or below the par value per unit at the time of the trust s deposit. Risk of early redemptions/calls on bonds/bond maturities If any of the bonds within a UIT are redeemed, called, or reach maturity: The total amount of bonds in the UIT will decrease as that principal is paid out to the unitholders. The par value per unit of the UIT will decrease accordingly. The principal will be paid out directly to Unitholders, similar to how returns of principal are made to holders of an individual bond. Hypothetical examples of unit trusts priced at discount, par and premium to par value 1 The chart below shows hypothetical example of a trust on the date of deposit (consisting of one at discount, one at par and one at a premium) and will vary thereafter. Trust A (Discount) Trust A (Par) Trust A (Premium) Offering price of bonds per unit $ $ $1, Sales charge per unit 3.50% $31.50 $35.00 $40.95 Organizational costs per unit $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 Public offering price per unit $ $1, $1, Par value per unit 2 $1, $1, $1, Estimated current return % 4.60% 4.88% Estimated long term return % 4.75% 4.64% Average maturity 25 Years 25 Years 25 Years Estimated annual Income $38.25 $46.00 $ For illustrative purposes only. Not representative of the performance of any Invesco UIT. 2 Represents, in this illustration, the principal amount of the underlying bonds per unit as of the close of business on the hypothetical trust s deposit date. Subsequently, bonds may be sold to meet redemptions, to pay expenses, or in other limited circumstances. Generally, the sale of bonds will affect the principal amount of bonds included in a trust and as a result the principal amount of bonds per unit. There can be no assurance that a Unitholder will receive the initial par value per unit subsequent to the deposit date. 3 For an actual trust, estimates would be calculated as of the close of business on the deposit date and would vary thereafter. Estimated current return shows the estimated interest distributions you would be scheduled to receive each year divided by the unit price. Estimated long term return shows the estimated return over the estimated life of the trust. We base this estimate on an average of the bond yields over their estimated life. Estimated long-term return also reflects the sales charge and estimated expenses. The average yield for the portfolio is derived by weighting each bond s yield by its value and estimated life. Unlike estimated current return, estimated long term return accounts for maturities, discounts and premiums of the bonds. These estimates show a comparison rather than a prediction of returns. No return calculation can predict your actual return. Your actual return in a trust may vary from corresponding estimates. Current estimates for deposited trusts are available at 4

7 Potentially decreasing interest rate risk with unit trusts As with any fixed income investment, there is interest rate risk involved and the longer the maturity of an investment, generally, the more the bonds are affected by interest rate changes. In a UIT, as the bonds in the portfolio get closer to maturity, the interest rate risk (measured by duration) generally declines for the unit trust. Interest rate risk typically declines over time for a bond held to maturity. Interest rate risk may remain approximately the same over time for a $100,000 investment in an index/managed fund. Duration and interest rate risk 1 Cumulative income 7-year bond duration Sample bond index duration Income ($) 40k 35k 30k 25k 20k 15k 10k 5k Duration (representing interest rate risk) Source: Bloomberg L.P. as of 10/31/ Years from purchase For illustrative purposes only. Does not represent the average duration or income amounts for any particular Invesco unit investment trust. invesco.com/uit 5

8 Investing for the future with an established leader in fixed income A proven leader Over the past four decades, our Invesco unit trust team has managed investors money through many market cycles and industry changes. Since , individual investors have entrusted Invesco Unit Trusts with their savings; we have delivered more than 5,400 fixed income unit trusts with more than $46 billion in initial deposits. 1 Our Fixed Income Investment Research team averages 17 years of experience 1, and its diligent processes have kept 99.96% of our initial municipal bond investments since and 99.79% of our initial corporate bond investments since 2001 default-free as of year-end Generations of experience Invesco Unit Trust default rate 2 S&P Universe default rate 3,4 % 5 4 Investment Grade Municipal Bonds Investment Grade Corporate Bonds 4.06 $46 billion in initial fixed income unit trust deposits 1 $22 billion in income paid out to unitholders % of our initial municipal bond investments default free % of our initial corporate bond investments default free 2 1 As of Sept. 30, 2017 through Invesco Unit Investment Trusts and predecessor firms. 2 Internal Invesco Database; Municipals 1/1/86 12/31/16, Corporates 1/1/01 12/31/16. 3 S&P Investment Grade Municipal default rate; cumulative average default rate, ; S&P Global Fixed Income, published 4/13/17. 4 S&P Corporate Default Rate, Cumulative Rate, from S&P Global Fixed Income, published 4/13/17. 6

9 Disciplined investment process Quality investments may offer stability to an overall portfolio, especially in volatile markets. Our taxable fixed income unit trusts are quality investments that select individual securities for portfolios predominantly using investment grade and above credit ratings. Investment idea generation Credit screening Credit analysis Investment idea generation Constant monitoring of market liquidity and relative value leads to portfolio ideas Outcome: Underlyng credit rating sent to Fixed Income Research for review Approval decision Portfolio construction Trust monitoring through termination For illustrative purposes only Active surveillance process Daily Fundamental analysis Review internal credit ratings Monitor Bloomberg and other market news Pricing and volume movement Weekly / Bi-weekly Investment research summary report Watch list report Rating changes monitored Continuing disclosure alerts Analyze new financials report Monthly Fixed Income investment forum Conference calls with management Default risk assessment Sector-based quantitative models Quarterly Sector Outlooks Trust monitoring through termination Research regularly updates the internal Invesco credit rating for all holdings Outcome: Trust redemptions are met by targeting weaker credits while considering income levels and par value invesco.com/uit 7

10 Long-term disciplined investing Fixed income taxable and tax-exempt Invesco s fixed income unit trusts are professionally selected, disciplined long-term fixed income strategies that can be a core component of your fixed income portfolio. They may provide diversification opportunities via varied structures in credit ratings, durations, geographic locations, subcategories and sectors. Tax-exempt fixed income unit trusts National municipal portfolios Taxable municipal/corporate portfolios Trust IMIT Insured Municipals Income Trust IGSC Investment Grade Corporate Trust, 3 7 Year QUAL Quality Municipal Income Trust, 20+ Year IGST Investment Grade Income Trust, 7 13 Year QMLM Quality Municipal Income Trust, Year IGLM Investment Grade Income Trust, Year IGMT Investment Grade Municipal Trust, 20+ Year IGLT Investment Grade Income Trust, 20+ Year IGIN Investment Grade Municipal Trust, 7 13 Year HIGT Investment Grade Corporate Trust, 5-8 Year IGTT Investment Grade Municipal Trust, Year HYCT High Yield Corporate Trust, 4 7 Year TGMT Targeted Maturity Investment Grade Corporate Trust, Series 2021 Snapshot Seek current monthly income Seek diversification across various geographies, maturities, credit ratings, and municipalities within the US Intermediate and Limited Maturity. Shorter duration, lower interest rate risk Seek to generate current income Seek diversified portfolios of investment grade taxable municipals and corporate bonds (except HYCT which seeks diversified portfolios of below investment grade taxable corporate bonds) Tax Exempt federal and state of residence Income level Bond IMIT A-/A3 or higher IGSC Investment Grade (BBB /Baa3 or higher) ratings 1 QUAL A /A3 or higher IGST Investment Grade (BBB-/Baa3 or higher) (selection QMLM A /A3 or higher IGLM Investment Grade (BBB /Baa3 or higher) criteria) IGMT Investment Grade (BBB /Baa3 or higher) IGLT Investment Grade (BBB /Baa3 or higher) IGTT Investment Grade (BBB-/Baa3 or higher) HIGT Investment Grade (BBB /Baa3 or higher) IGIN Investment Grade (BBB /Baa3 or higher) HYCT Below investment grade (Caa3/CCC- or higher) TGMT Investment Grade (BBB /Baa3 or higher) Call protection Approximately 5 years 2 Approximately 5 years 2 Duration Short-term IGSC 3 7 years TGMT 4 5 years Intermediate IGIN 7 13 years IGST 7 13 years HIGT 5 8 years HYCT 4 7 years Limited IGTT years maturity QMLM years IGLM years Long-term IMIT years QUAL years IGLT years IGMT years Please see each trust prospectus for complete details about the risks associated with each trust. 1 A credit rating is an assessment provided by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) of the creditworthiness of an issuer with respect to debt obligations, including specific securities, money market instruments or other debts. Ratings are measured on a scale that generally ranges from AAA/Aaa (highest) to D/C (lowest); ratings are subject to change without notice. For more information on Standard and Poor s rating methodology, please visit standardandpoors.com and select Understanding Ratings under Rating Resources on the homepage or Moody s at moodys.com and select Rating Methodologies under Research and Ratings on the homepage. 2 Call protection will vary based on the maturity of the bonds within each individual portfolio. Diversification does not ensure a profit or eliminate the risk of loss. 8

11 Simulate a laddered fixed income portfolio with Invesco UITs Simulate a laddered investment portfolio by selecting multiple unit trusts across different ranges of maturities so that the unit trusts underlying bonds mature at regular intervals. If interest rates rise, proceeds from your maturing bonds (in the form of principal distributions from a trust) may potentially be reinvested into a separate Invesco UIT series to take advantage of improved rates. If interest rates fall, your prior laddered holdings may potentially produce more income than could be achieved at then current levels. The result may be a more consistent yield over time. Bond strategies: ladder Ladder your taxable bonds across all four maturities: IGSC, IGST, IGLM, IGLT (example of laddered investment) Why ladder through fixed income UIT portfolios? Potentially lower the overall duration by blending varying maturities among multiple unit trusts Potentially lower volatility risk with several unit trusts of varying duration Diversify unit trust investments by maturity and by issuer Low minimum investment of one unit in each unit trust Ladder your fixed income investments with Invesco Unit Trusts In contrast to a fixed income bond mutual fund, holdings in a fixed income unit trust will always be moving closer to its trust maturity date as the trust ages due to the fact that the trust portfolio is static. The chart below shows how investing in Invesco Unit Trusts of different durations can help you simulate a laddered fixed income investment portfolio. Offerings by maturity (years) Yields IGSC 5 HIGT HYCT TGMT IGST IGIN IGLT QMLM IGLM IGTT IGMT QUAL IMIT Duration is the most commonly used measure of risk in bond investing. Duration incorporates a bond s yield, coupon, final maturity and call features into one number, expressed in years, that indicates how price-sensitive a bond or portfolio is to changes in interest rates. invesco.com/uit 9

12 Invesco Unit Trusts Specialized insights, global resources An experienced growth business; Invesco Unit Trusts has been developing and delivering enduring investments for nearly 40 years. Our strategies are designed to deliver core, innovative and tactical investments for clients most important investment dollars. In doing so, we draw on our firm s expert resources as a leading global investment firm with more than $917 billion in assets under management. 1 The specialized insight of our investment teams combined with the extensive reach of our global firm results in a powerful combination in strategy development that is unique to Invesco in the industry. Invesco Unit Trusts are built with global collaboration, Intentional Investing, and decades of experience. Collaboration with global experts. At Invesco, great ideas transcend borders and our investment teams have the ability to access expert perspectives from our investment professionals across the globe. Broad and expansive unit trust lineup. Every investment strategy we offer is carefully constructed and closely monitored by our experts. Decades of experience. Over the past four decades, our unit trust team has managed investors money through many market cycles and industry changes. Explore High-Conviction Investing with Invesco 1 As of Sept. 30, 2017 Before investing, investors should carefully read the prospectus and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. For this and more complete information about the trust(s), investors should ask their advisors for a prospectus or download one at invesco.com/uit. The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. No one may sell Units of the Portfolio until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell Units and is not soliciting an offer to buy Units in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted. This does not constitute a recommendation of any investment strategy or product for a particular investor. Investors should consult a financial professional before making any investment decisions. Invesco unit investment trusts are distributed by the sponsor, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. and broker dealers including Invesco Distributors, Inc. Both firms are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd. Invesco does not provide 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 the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer under US federal tax laws. Federal and state tax laws are complex and constantly changing. You should always consult your own legal or tax advisor for information concerning your individual situation. invesco.com/uit U-FIXINC-BRO-1 12/17 US14247