Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN)
| Assets | $6.82B |
| NAV | $22.12 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 308.10M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.70 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.17% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| 1-Year Return | - |
| Volume | 3,063,490 |
| Open | 22.13 |
| Previous Close | 22.12 |
| Day's Range | 22.11 - 22.13 |
| 52-Week Low | 20.77 |
| 52-Week High | 22.13 |
| Beta | 0.27 |
| Holdings | 147 |
| Inception Date | Mar 3, 2011 |
About BKLN
The investment seeks to track the investment results (before fees and expenses) of the S&P/LSTA U.S. Leveraged Loan 100 Index. The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the components of the index. Strictly in accordance with its guidelines and mandated procedures. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC compiles, maintains and calculates the index, which tracks the market value weighted performance of the largest institutional leveraged loans based on market weightings, spreads and interest payments.
Top 10 Holdings
15.26% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Peraton Corp | N/A | 1.86% |
| CenturyLink, Inc. | N/A | 1.58% |
| Charter Communications Operating LLC | N/A | 1.57% |
| Dell International | N/A | 1.56% |
| athenahealth, Inc. | N/A | 1.48% |
| Envision Healthcare Corporation | N/A | 1.48% |
| United Airlines, Inc | N/A | 1.47% |
| Caesars Resort Collection | N/A | 1.46% |
| BurgerKing | N/A | 1.41% |
| Western Digital | N/A | 1.38% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2021 | $0.05651 | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Sep 20, 2021 | $0.055 | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Aug 23, 2021 | $0.05434 | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Jul 19, 2021 | $0.05337 | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Jun 21, 2021 | $0.05413 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| May 24, 2021 | $0.05423 | May 28, 2021 |
News
Bet on BKLN as Leveraged Loan Issuance Soars
The Invesco Senior Loan ETF (NYSEArca: BKLN) is higher by nearly 2% year-to-date, and income investors are flocking to the original leveraged loan exchange traded fund — signs that the search for income...
Senior Loans: What They Are and a Good ETF to Get Exposure
One way to obtain more yield is to look at seniors loans and the Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN), but what are senior loans, and what makes them a viable options in today's market environment? “Senior lo...
Bank Loans Providing Needed Income Jolt
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Reducing Risk With Bank Loan ETFs
Bank loan ETFs might be an antidote for income-sensitive investors in a complacent, low-yield fixed income environment.
Should You Go with Bank Loans over Junk Bonds?
Leveraged loans and the Invesco Senior Loan ETF (NYSEArca: BKLN) are garnering more attention as of late, for the simple reason that income is getting difficult to find. Due to low yields on other bonds...
Opportunity Beckons with Leveraged Loan ETFs
Today's low yield and low default environment is a boon for high-yield debt strategies. Leveraged loans and the Invesco Senior Loan ETF (NYSEArca: BKLN) are certainly part of that conversation.
The Summertime Case for Floating Rate Notes (FRNs)
Floating rate notes (FRNs) and related debt gain allure as interest rates rise, confirming a 2021 catalyst for assets like the Invesco Senior Loan ETF (NYSEArca: BKLN). While broad demand for high-yield...
Taper Talks to Start Soon? ETFs to Win
Federal Reserve officials showed cautious optimism about U.S. economic recovery. This along with rising inflation has triggered the talks of QE taper.
These 3 ETFs Sit Atop the Invesco Fund Flows Leaderboard
An equal weight strategy, pure beta play, and senior loan option are sitting atop Invesco's year-to-date inflows leaderboard. At the top of the heap is the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP), which ...
Bank on ‘BKLN' as Investors Flock Back to Bank Loans
Investors are again embracing floating-rate debt and that could be a catalyst for the Invesco Senior Loan ETF (NYSEArca: BKLN). BKLN targets the S&P/LSTA U.S. Leveraged Loan 100 Index.
Why Are Fixed Income Investors Flocking to Invesco's ‘BKLN'?
The Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN) is seeing the second highest average daily volume in Invesco's ETF lineup. What's causing investors to flock to this senior debt ETF?
Lever the Leverage: Why to Bet on ‘BKLN' for Income
Depressed interest rates are prompting advisors and investors to embrace income-generating assets beyond the safest bonds. The Invesco Senior Loan ETF (NYSEArca: BKLN) is one noteworthy option.
Looking For Bonds? 3 Prescient ETFs from Invesco
Getting more than broad-based bond exposure doesn't mean investors have to deep dive into the debt market. They can start with three ETFs from Invesco that are seeing heavy average daily volume.
Hold the Senior Position in Your Portfolio as Banks Tighten Credit Access
COVID-19 has certainly put a strain on a lender's ability to offer money to borrowers in need of a capital injection. While rates are low, credit is drying faster than a wet towel in the Arizona sun, bu...
6 High-Yield Bond ETFs to Consider Other Than “HYG”
With over $23 billion in total assets, iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) reigns supreme in terms of size, but as investors are searching for more in this low-yielding environment, here...
BKLN: Modest Yield, High Risk.
By Closed End Fund Tracker Bank loans traded at less than 50 cents on the dollar during the last credit crisis, even though corporate credit wasn’t even the focal point.
Looking at Leveraged Loans With The BKLN ETF
Lower interest rates and piddly Treasury yields are among the reasons why some fixed income investors are embracing junk bonds and the related ETFs this year.
These “Safe” Dividends Are Not What You Think
This fund has cut its dividend four times in 2019 as many others have raised payouts!