Ex-Dividend Date Insight: Invesco Trust

On September 1, 2021, Invesco Trust (NYSE:VGM) announced shareholders can expect to receive a dividend payable on September 30, 2021. The stock will then go ex-dividend 1 business day(s) before the record date. Invesco Trust has an ex-dividend date set for...

Analyzing Invesco Trust's Ex-Dividend Date

On July 1, 2021, Invesco Trust (NYSE:VGM) announced shareholders can expect to receive a dividend payable on July 30, 2021. The stock will then go ex-dividend 1 business day(s) before the record date.

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Understanding Invesco Trust's Ex-Dividend Date

On June 1, 2021, Invesco Trust (NYSE:VGM) declared a dividend payable on June 30, 2021 to its shareholders. Invesco Trust also announced that shareholders on the company's books on or before June 14, 2021 are entitled to the dividend.

Invesco Trust for Investment Grade Municipals declares $0.055 dividend

Invesco Trust for Investment Grade Municipals (VGM) declares $0.055/share monthly dividend, in line with previous.Forward yield 4.72%Payable May 28; for shareholders of record May 17; ex-div May 14.See VGM Dividend

Invesco Trust for Investment Grade Municipals declares $0.0535 dividend

Invesco Trust for Investment Grade Municipals (VGM) declares $0.0535/share monthly dividend, in line with previous.Forward yield 4.87%Payable Jan. 29; for shareholders of record Jan. 15; ex-div Jan. 14.See VGM Dividend

Muni Bond Perspectives On The 2020 Election

In years with presidential elections, we take a deeper dive into how the national election could impact state and local governments.Political risk is also an important component of our analysis, as the political party makeup of the executive and legislative branches can have a large impact on municipal bonds.We think it is unlikely we'll see any additional aid ahead of the election, but post-election we think the potential rises, particularly if Democratic nominee Joe Biden wins in the US presidential race.Regardless of the November election outcome, we are prepared to take advantage of any changes to the muni bond market where we see potential investment opportunities.

Muni Haircuts

Municipal bonds are illiquid and tax-exempt and thus well targeted at very wealthy high-income individuals who face high tax rates.Given the racial disparity in wealth, it would be astounding if the disparity in municipal bond holding were not very large as well.To forestall a bankruptcy, you do not just lend money for current operations - you end up taking on past debts.

Muni Bond Defaults Remain Rare Through 2019

Municipal defaults and bankruptcies remain rare overall, even though they may have become more common over the last 10 years.At the end of 2019, the median rating for U.S. municipal credits had risen to Aa2 (2018: Aa3).We still believe that municipal bonds remain important to the core strategy of constructing an individual portfolio.