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Invesco files Preliminary Proxy Statement to Reclassify Invesco QQQ Trust� , Series 1

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Invesco Capital Management (NYSE: IVZ) has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the SEC to reclassify the Invesco QQQ Trust from a "unit investment trust" to a "management company" with an "open-end company" subclassification under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

The proposed changes include replacing The Bank of New York Mellon as Trustee with a board of individual trustees, while BNY will continue serving as custodian, administrator, and transfer agent. Additionally, ICM will be appointed as investment adviser to QQQ with a unitary fee of 18 basis points, representing a 2 basis point reduction from the current 20 basis point expense ratio.

Invesco Capital Management (NYSE: IVZ) ha presentato una dichiarazione preliminare alla SEC per riclassificare l'Invesco QQQ Trust da "unit investment trust" a "management company" con la sottoclassificazione di "open-end company" ai sensi dell'Investment Company Act del 1940.

Le modifiche proposte prevedono la sostituzione di The Bank of New York Mellon come Trustee con un consiglio di fiduciari individuali, mentre BNY continuerà a svolgere le funzioni di custode, amministratore e agente di trasferimento. Inoltre, ICM sarà nominata consulente per gli investimenti di QQQ con una commissione unitaria di 18 punti base, che rappresenta una riduzione di 2 punti base rispetto all'attuale rapporto di spesa del 20 punti base.

Invesco Capital Management (NYSE: IVZ) ha presentado una declaración preliminar ante la SEC para reclasificar el Invesco QQQ Trust de un "unit investment trust" a una "management company" con la subclasificación de "open-end company" bajo la Investment Company Act de 1940.

Los cambios propuestos incluyen reemplazar a The Bank of New York Mellon como fideicomisario por una junta de fideicomisarios individuales, mientras que BNY continuará actuando como custodio, administrador y agente de transferencia. Además, ICM será nombrada asesora de inversiones de QQQ con una tarifa unitaria de 18 puntos básicos, lo que representa una reducción de 2 puntos básicos respecto al ratio de gastos actual de 20 puntos básicos.

Invesco Capital Management (NYSE: IVZ)� Invesco QQQ Trust� 'unit investment trust'에서 1940� 투자회사법에 따른 'open-end company' 하위 분류� 가� 'management company'� 재분류하� 위해 SEC� 예비 위임� 서류� 제출했습니다.

제안� 변� 사항에는 The Bank of New York Mellon� 수탁�(Trustee)에서 개인 수탁� 이사회로 교체하는 것이 포함되며, BNY� 계속해서 수탁�, 관리자 � 이전 대리인 역할� 수행합니�. 또한 ICM은 QQQ� 투자 자문사로 임명되며, 단일 수수� 18베이시스 포인�� 현재 20베이시스 포인트의 비용 비율에서 2베이시스 포인� 인하� 수준입니�.

Invesco Capital Management (NYSE : IVZ) a déposé une déclaration préliminaire auprès de la SEC pour reclassifier l'Invesco QQQ Trust d'un "unit investment trust" en une "management company" avec une sous-classification "open-end company" en vertu de l'Investment Company Act de 1940.

Les changements proposés incluent le remplacement de The Bank of New York Mellon en tant que Trustee par un conseil de trustees individuels, tandis que BNY continuera à agir en tant que dépositaire, administrateur et agent de transfert. De plus, ICM sera nommé conseiller en investissement de QQQ avec des frais unitaires de 18 points de base, ce qui représente une réduction de 2 points de base par rapport au ratio de dépenses actuel de 20 points de base.

Invesco Capital Management (NYSE: IVZ) hat eine vorläufige Vollmachtsmitteilung bei der SEC eingereicht, um den Invesco QQQ Trust von einem "unit investment trust" in eine "management company" mit der Unterkategorie "open-end company" gemäß dem Investment Company Act von 1940 umzuwandeln.

Die vorgeschlagenen Änderungen beinhalten den Ersatz von The Bank of New York Mellon als Treuhänder durch einen Vorstand einzelner Treuhänder, während BNY weiterhin als Verwahrer, Verwalter und Transferagent fungiert. Zudem wird ICM als Anlageberater für QQQ ernannt mit einer einheitlichen Gebühr von 18 Basispunkten, was eine Reduzierung um 2 Basispunkte gegenüber dem aktuellen Aufwandssatz von 20 Basispunkten darstellt.

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ATLANTA, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Invesco Capital Management LLC (ICM), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Invesco LTD (IVZ), has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking the consent of the beneficial owners of Invesco QQQ TrustSM, Series 1 (QQQ) to take certain actions to operate QQQ in a manner that would result in a reclassification of QQQ under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, from that of a "unit investment trust" to that of a "management company," with a subclassification as an "open-end company," all as defined in the 1940 Act.

If the proposals are approved, it is contemplated that the following will occur shortly thereafter: (i) The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY), QQQ's current Trustee will be replaced with a board of individual trustees (with BNY instead serving as QQQ's custodian, administrator and accounting agent, and transfer agent); (ii) ICM will be appointed as investment adviser to QQQ pursuant to an investment advisory agreement. The proposed investment advisory agreement contemplates a unitary fee of 18 basis points, reflecting an anticipated pro-forma reduction of 2 basis points to QQQ's current expense ratio of 20 basis points.

The preliminary proxy statement and letter to shareholders is available on the SEC's website here:

About Invesco Ltd.
Invesco Ltd. (Ticker NYSE: IVZ) is a global independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. Our distinctive investment teams deliver a comprehensive range of active, passive and alternative investment capabilities. With offices in more than 20 countries, Invesco managed US$1.8 trillion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide as of March 31, 2025. For more information, visit .

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FAQ

What changes is Invesco (IVZ) proposing for the QQQ Trust?

Invesco is proposing to reclassify QQQ from a unit investment trust to a management company with open-end company subclassification, replace BNY as Trustee with a board of trustees, and appoint ICM as investment adviser.

How will the proposed changes affect QQQ's expense ratio?

The expense ratio will decrease by 2 basis points, from the current 20 basis points to a proposed 18 basis points under the new unitary fee structure.

What role will The Bank of New York Mellon have after the proposed QQQ restructuring?

BNY will continue serving as QQQ's custodian, administrator, accounting agent, and transfer agent, but will no longer act as Trustee.

What approvals are needed for Invesco's QQQ restructuring plan?

The restructuring requires approval from QQQ's beneficial owners through a proxy vote, as detailed in the preliminary proxy statement filed with the SEC.

How large is Invesco's assets under management as of 2025?

Invesco managed US$1.8 trillion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide as of March 31, 2025.
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