Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust (FXB)
| Assets | $91.51M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.40% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 700,000 |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.89 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 5,339 |
| Open | 130.98 |
| Previous Close | 130.36 |
| Day's Range | 130.86 - 130.99 |
| 52-Week Low | 125.02 |
| 52-Week High | 133.11 |
| Beta | 0.28 |
| Holdings | 2 |
| Inception Date | Jun 21, 2006 |
About FXB
Fund Home PageThe Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust (FXB) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the USD/GBP Exchange Rate index. The fund delivers exposure to changes in value of the British pound (GBP) relative to the US dollar. FXB was launched on Jun 21, 2006 and is issued by Invesco.
Top Holdings
| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| British Pound Sterling - Invesco | n/a | 100.00% |
| Cash | n/a | 0.00% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | $0.22103 | May 7, 2026 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.22216 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.20433 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.22747 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.2389 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.23597 | Dec 5, 2025 |
Performance
FXB had a total return of 4.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -0.66%.
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