Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN)
| Assets | $9.71B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 459.30M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.77 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.38% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| 1-Year Return | -0.19% |
| Volume | 5,236,299 |
| Open | 21.14 |
| Previous Close | 21.13 |
| Day's Range | 21.13 - 21.15 |
| 52-Week Low | 20.61 |
| 52-Week High | 21.25 |
| Beta | 0.25 |
| Holdings | 196 |
| Inception Date | Mar 3, 2011 |
About BKLN
Fund Home PageThe Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in high yield fixed income. The fund tracks a market-value-weighted index of senior loans issued by banks to corporations. BKLN was launched on Mar 3, 2011 and is issued by Invesco.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.120 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.132 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | $0.165 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | $0.170 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.163 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | $0.153 | Jul 26, 2024 |
News
Bank Loans Are a Compelling Fixed Income Opportunity in 2025
There are many opportunities in fixed income in the current environment, with bank loans looking uniquely attractive. Bond yields are currently sitting at relatively high levels, which makes bonds loo...
The ETF Flowdown: Wrapping Up 2024
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4 Invesco Fixed Income ETFs for 2025
As investors prepare portfolios for the new year, four fixed income ETFs are worth consideration for 2025. 1. Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN) As investors look for fixed income ETFs well-positioned for...
BKLN: Where Have All The Defaults Gone
The BKLN ETF has performed well with 4.1% returns in 6 months due to lower-than-expected loan defaults and low credit spreads. However, forward returns for BKLN are expected to trend lower as the Fede...
BKLN And Senior Loans: A Hold Due To Imminent Rate Cuts And Expenses
BKLN is the largest senior loan ETF in the market. Although it has outperformed these past few years, coming rate cuts are a significant headwind. BKLN's 0.65% expense ratio is higher than average, an...
BKLN: A Near-9% Yield As We Await The Fed's Decision
The Invesco Senior Loan ETF is a risky but potentially high-reward proposition for investors expecting interest rate cuts but don't want to bet on when they'll start. BKLN primarily contains junk debt...
3 Reasons To Pick High-Yield Bonds And Loans Over Equities
Federal Reserve hikes have led to sharply higher rates across fixed-income asset classes. High-yield bonds and senior loans offer particularly attractive yields, in the 7.5% - 10.5% range. Yields are ...
U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Fund Market Sees First Weekly Inflow In Three, Adding $5.5 Billion
Last week, the fund market saw an astonishing $143.5 billion in outflows - the largest weekly outflow since the week ending September 16, 2009.
BKLN May Deliver Sub-Par Returns In 2024
The Invesco Senior Loan ETF is a passive investment vehicle giving exposure to leveraged loans. The BKLN ETF has returned a handsome 9% total return since June despite rising defaults as credit spread...
Senior Loans And BKLN: Still A Buy Even If The Fed Cuts
Senior loans have the highest yields in the fixed income space right now. Yields will decline as the Fed cuts rates, but seem likely to remain competitive for several years regardless. BKLN is the lar...
Most Undervalued Asset Classes, Equity Industries, Segments, And Regions - 2024
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BKLN: Good Place To Park Your Cash In The Short Term
Invesco Senior Loan ETF is a high-yield fund that aims to generate income while maintaining share price stability. Senior loans have priority in repayment and are backed by tangible assets, making the...
BKLN: Keep On A Watchlist But Avoid For Now
The Fed's indication of a potential credit event may lead to widening credit spreads, making the Invesco Senior Loan ETF attractive for investors. The ETF offers a compelling yield of 8.38% and protec...
Senior Loans Or CLO Debt, Which Is Best For Income Investors And Retirees?
Federal Reserve hikes have led to strong dividend growth in most variable rate securities and funds. Two of these are senior loans and CLO debt tranches. A look at the similarities, and differences, b...
U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Hawkish Fed Comments Pushed ETF And Conventional Fund Investors To The Sidelines During The Fund Flows Week
Investors were net sellers of fund assets (including those of conventional funds and ETFs) for the first week in four, withdrawing a net $16.8 billion. Equity ETFs witnessed net outflows for the secon...
Bank Loans And Junk Bonds Are Having A Good Year
Fixed-income investors looking for interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve are still waiting, but that hasn't stopped low-rated bonds from posting strong gains in 2023. Bond investors hoping for e...
Senior Loans (BKLN) Vs. High-Yield Corporate Bonds (HYG), Which Is Best For Income Investors And Retirees?
Higher interest rates have led to higher yields on most bonds and bond funds. Senior loans and high-yield corporate bonds both offer investors particularly strong, growing dividends. A comparison of t...
3 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of May 2023
BANX has bounced back after being sold off during the banking crisis, with its NAV increasing by 2.62% in April. ETW offers a more defensive approach with a call-writing strategy and global exposure, ...
BKLN: Leveraged Loan Defaults Rising; Caution Warranted
The leveraged loan market has seen a deterioration in credit quality, with an increase in the number of issuers rated B and CCC since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rising short-term interest rates may lead t...
BKLN: Risks Skewed To The Downside
The BKLN ETF gives investors a convenient way to invest in a basket of floating-rate senior loans. BKLN pays an attractive 6.0% trailing distribution yield.
BKLN ETF: High Income And Diversifier, But Avoid Due To SVB Financial Contagion Risks
Senior loans are attractive when compared to same-duration bonds while insulating better against stock market volatility in a period of rising rates. Additionally, Invesco Senior Loan ETF BKLN provide...
Closed-End Funds: Misclassifications Can Lead To Misunderstanding
Data aggregator websites such as Morningstar or CEFData are merely places to get initial ideas. With CEFs that can get rather niche and are actively managed, it becomes even more imperative as things ...
BKLN: Enjoy The Growing Yield While You Wait For A Better Entry Point
Senior loans are, thanks to their floating rates and short duration, the best performing bond category this year. They now face a double challenge: high inflation (and hence high interest costs) and a...