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QQCI, EQLI and Invesco Global Equity Income Advantage Fund combine income-generating options with some of the world’s best-known stock indexes.

Investors want certain income in an uncertain world. Income advantage strategies can help with that.

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QQCI, EQLI and Invesco Global Equity Income Advantage Fund are designed to provide consistent monthly income and maintain growth potential — all with less volatility and downside risk mitigation.

QQCI
Invesco NASDAQ 100 Income Advantage ETF

Increase your portfolio’s growth potential with companies at the forefront of innovation. Like QQC, the equity portion of QQCI tracks the Nasdaq-100® Index — and it’s built to provide consistent monthly yields.

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EQLI
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Income Advantage ETF

Gain broad market exposure without concentration risk. Like the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Index ETF (EQL), the equity portion of EQLI invests equally in all 500 stocks of the S&P 500 Index. Plus, it’s designed to generate a consistent income stream.

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GEIA
Invesco Global Equity Income Advantage Fund

Broad global equity market participation that avoids concentrated bets. GEIA Fund provides MSCI ACWI-like global equity exposure with the potential addition of a consistent stream of monthly income.

 

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How is options income different than other sources of income?

Characteristics Options   Dividends   Bonds
Interest rate sensitivity Low as option prices are also affected by volatility, strike, time value, etc.   Moderate in part due to valuation discount rate and exposure to sectors like utilities and telecom   High due to inverse correlation between bond prices and rates
Equity market participation Moderate as uncapped participation is traded for income (e.g. strike exercise)   High as the distributions come directly from equity securities   None as debt securities
Type of equity market defense Structural / Contractual   None   Correlation-based
Income source Accepting less upside potential   Corporate cash flows   Issue cash flows
Driver of yield levels Market participation / implied volatility   Corporate management / stock price   Rates / credit risk

About options investing 

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What are options? 

(On screen “Investing in options involves risks and may not be suitable for all investors.”)

More investors are adding options to their portfolios because they can be useful tools for generating income, reducing downside risk and other potential benefits.

Buyers and sellers of options have the potential to profit if certain market conditions are met.

So how does this work?

A call option (Title and first bullet come on screen) gives the holder the right to buy an asset, such as a stock, at a certain price, called the strike price.

Buyers pay a premium for call options because they believe the asset will surpass the strike price by a certain date.

If it does, (second bullet comes on screen) the buyer would profit by purchasing the asset at the lower strike price and selling it at the higher market price.

(third bullet comes on screen) If the asset doesn’t reach the strike price, the seller of the option profits from the premium paid by the buyer.

Let’s say there’s a stock that’s currently trading at $50.

The buyer purchases a call option with a strike price of $55.

If the stock’s price rises to $60 before the option expires, the buyer can purchase the stock at the $55 strike price and then sell it at the $60 market price for a profit.

But if the stock’s price doesn’t go over the $55 strike price, the seller of the covered call option profits by keeping the premium paid by the buyer.

A put option (Title and first bullet come on screen) gives the holder the right to sell an asset at the strike price.

Buyers pay a premium for put options because they believe the asset will fall below the strike price by a certain date.

If it does, (second bullet comes on screen) the buyer would profit by purchasing the asset at the lower market price and selling it at the higher strike price.

(third bullet comes on screen) If the asset doesn’t fall below the strike price, the seller of the option profits from the premium paid by the buyer.

Let’s say there’s a stock that’s currently trading at $50.

The buyer purchases a put option with a strike price of $45.

If the stock’s price falls to $40 before the option expires, the buyer can purchase the stock at the market price of $40 and then sell it at the $45 strike price for a profit.

But if the stock’s price doesn’t go below the strike price of $45, the seller of the covered put option profits by keeping the premium paid by the buyer.

You don’t have to do all of this yourself. Access to professionally managed options-based strategies has never been easier thanks to products such as Invesco’s Income Advantage funds. 

Important information

There are risks involved with investing in ETFs and/or mutual funds. Please read the prospectus for a complete description of risks relevant to the ETF and mutual fund.
Ordinary brokerage commissions apply to purchases and sales of ETF and mutual fund units.
Nasdaq-100 Index® and is registered trademarks of Nasdaq, Inc. (which with its affiliates is referred to as the “Corporations”) and are licensed for use by Invesco Canada Ltd. The Product(s) have not been passed on by the Corporations as to their legality or suitability. The Product(s) are not issued, endorsed, sold, or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT(S).

S&P 500 ® Index and S&P 500® Equal Weight Index are products of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or its affiliates (“SPDJI”) and have been licensed for use by Invesco Capital Management LLC and its sublicensees (collectively, the “Licensees”). S&P®, S&P 500® are registered trademarks of S&P Global or its affiliates (“S&P”); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI and sublicensed for certain purposes by Licensee. Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Index ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P and their respective affiliates and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the Indices.

The opinions expressed are those of the author, are based on current market conditions and are subject to change without notice. These opinions may differ from those of other Invesco investment professionals. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or eliminate the risk of loss. An investor cannot invest directly in an index.

This does not constitute a recommendation of any investment strategy or product for a particular investor. Investors should consult a financial professional before making any investment decisions. The information and opinions expressed do not constitute investment advice or recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any individual security.

This presentation is not intended to provide legal, accounting, tax or specific investment advice. If such advice is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. The information contained in this presentation was obtained or compiled from sources believed to be reliable; however, Invesco Canada cannot represent that it is accurate or complete.

Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although such statements are based on assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations. Investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. In connection with any forward-looking statements, investors should carefully consider the areas of risk described in the most recent simplified prospectus.

Commissions, management fees and expenses may all be associated with investments in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Unless otherwise indicated, rates of return for periods greater than one year are historical annual compound total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions, and do not take into account any brokerage commissions or income taxes payable by any unitholder that would have reduced returns. ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Please read the prospectus before investing. Copies are available from Invesco Canada Ltd. at www.invesco.ca

Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Invesco Capital Management LLC are sub-advisors of QQCI and EQLI

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Cover slide: How do options generate income?

(On screen “Investing in options involves risks and may not be suitable for all investors.”)

More investors are adding options to their portfolios as an additional way to generate income.

So how does this work, and how is option income different than income from other investments?

When an investor buys an option, they’re getting the ability to buy or sell a specific asset, like a stock, by a certain date at a certain price, called the strike price.

On the other side of that transaction is the seller of the option. The seller collects a premium from the buyer, which is considered income.

The income generated from options is driven by different forces than income from bonds or dividend-paying stocks.

For example, traditional bond exposures are exposed to interest rate risk. Equity options have the potential to deliver attractive income no matter the rate environment or the actions by the Federal Reserve.

Instead, the yield from selling equity options is impacted by the strike price of the option as well as expectations for equity market volatility. 

When equity market volatility is high, option premiums increase and push the yields higher as compensation for the underlying asset's higher expected price variability. Price variability increases the chances that the asset's price could rise above the strike price, in which case the buyer of the option could require the seller to sell the asset and miss out on potential gains.

Option income strategies can be an effective way of generating a steady stream of monthly income while maintaining exposure to equities.

You don’t have to do all of this yourself. Access to professionally managed options-based strategies has never been easier thanks to products such as Invesco’s Income Advantage funds. 

Important information

There are risks involved with investing in ETFs and/or mutual funds. Please read the prospectus for a complete description of risks relevant to the ETF and mutual fund.

Ordinary brokerage commissions apply to purchases and sales of ETF and mutual fund units.

Nasdaq-100 Index® and is registered trademarks of Nasdaq, Inc. (which with its affiliates is referred to as the “Corporations”) and are licensed for use by Invesco Canada Ltd. The Product(s) have not been passed on by the Corporations as to their legality or suitability. The Product(s) are not issued, endorsed, sold, or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT(S).

S&P 500 ® Index and S&P 500® Equal Weight Index are products of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or its affiliates (“SPDJI”) and have been licensed for use by Invesco Capital Management LLC and its sublicensees (collectively, the “Licensees”). S&P®, S&P 500® are registered trademarks of S&P Global or its affiliates (“S&P”); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI and sublicensed for certain purposes by Licensee. Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Index ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P and their respective affiliates and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the Indices.

The opinions expressed are those of the author, are based on current market conditions and are subject to change without notice. These opinions may differ from those of other Invesco investment professionals.

Diversification does not guarantee a profit or eliminate the risk of loss. An investor cannot invest directly in an index.

This does not constitute a recommendation of any investment strategy or product for a particular investor. Investors should consult a financial professional before making any investment decisions. The information and opinions expressed do not constitute investment advice or recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any individual security.

This presentation is not intended to provide legal, accounting, tax or specific investment advice. If such advice is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. The information contained in this presentation was obtained or compiled from sources believed to be reliable; however, Invesco Canada cannot represent that it is accurate or complete.

Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although such statements are based on assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations. Investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. In connection with any forward-looking statements, investors should carefully consider the areas of risk described in the most recent simplified prospectus.

Commissions, management fees and expenses may all be associated with investments in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Unless otherwise indicated, rates of return for periods greater than one year are historical annual compound total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions, and do not take into account any brokerage commissions or income taxes payable by any unitholder that would have reduced returns. ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Please read the prospectus before investing. Copies are available from Invesco Canada Ltd. at www.invesco.ca

Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Invesco Capital Management LLC are sub-advisors of QQCI and EQLI

This piece was produced by Invesco Canada Ltd.

Invesco® and all associated trademarks are trademarks of Invesco Holding Company Limited, used under license.

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NA4787238

Published Sept 10, 2025.

No portion of this communication may be reproduced or redistributed.

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How do options help with downside risk?

(On screen “Investing in options involves risks and may not be suitable for all investors.”)

Generating income while limiting downside risk is an appealing prospect for many equity investors. Selling options on a portion of your stock portfolio can help with that objective.

When you sell an option on a stock, you collect a premium from the buyer — which helps offset any potential losses your equity portfolio may experience if stock prices fall. If the stock price falls, the premium you collected can help offset some of the losses in your stock portfolio. This is because the premium acts as a cushion against the decline in stock value.

In exchange for that upfront income and downside risk mitigation, you would have less upside potential in your equity portfolio, since the buyer of the option would have the right to purchase some of your stock if it hits a specified price. If the stock price rises to a certain level (the strike price), the buyer of the option has the right to buy your stock at that price. This means you might miss out on some of the higher profits if the stock price goes up significantly.

If the prospect of generating consistent monthly income, mitigating equity risk, and maintaining equity exposure sounds appealing, there’s no need to manage options on your own.  Access to professionally managed options-based strategies has never been easier thanks to products such as Invesco’s Income Advantage funds. 

Important information

There are risks involved with investing in ETFs and/or mutual funds. Please read the prospectus for a complete description of risks relevant to the ETF and mutual fund. Ordinary brokerage commissions apply to purchases and sales of ETF and mutual fund units.

Nasdaq-100 Index® and is registered trademarks of Nasdaq, Inc. (which with its affiliates is referred to as the “Corporations”) and are licensed for use by Invesco Canada Ltd. The Product(s) have not been passed on by the Corporations as to their legality or suitability. The Product(s) are not issued, endorsed, sold, or promoted by the Corporations. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTIES AND BEAR NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT(S).

S&P 500 ® Index and S&P 500® Equal Weight Index are products of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or its affiliates (“SPDJI”) and have been licensed for use by Invesco Capital Management LLC and its sublicensees (collectively, the “Licensees”). S&P®, S&P 500® are registered trademarks of S&P Global or its affiliates (“S&P”); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI and sublicensed for certain purposes by Licensee. Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Index ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P and their respective affiliates and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the Indices.

The opinions expressed are those of the author, are based on current market conditions and are subject to change without notice. These opinions may differ from those of other Invesco investment professionals.

Diversification does not guarantee a profit or eliminate the risk of loss. An investor cannot invest directly in an index.

This does not constitute a recommendation of any investment strategy or product for a particular investor. Investors should consult a financial professional before making any investment decisions. The information and opinions expressed do not constitute investment advice or recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any individual security.

This presentation is not intended to provide legal, accounting, tax or specific investment advice. If such advice is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. The information contained in this presentation was obtained or compiled from sources believed to be reliable; however, Invesco Canada cannot represent that it is accurate or complete.

Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although such statements are based on assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations. Investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. In connection with any forward-looking statements, investors should carefully consider the areas of risk described in the most recent simplified prospectus.

Commissions, management fees and expenses may all be associated with investments in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Unless otherwise indicated, rates of return for periods greater than one year are historical annual compound total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions, and do not take into account any brokerage commissions or income taxes payable by any unitholder that would have reduced returns. ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Please read the prospectus before investing. Copies are available from Invesco Canada Ltd. at www.invesco.ca

Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Invesco Capital Management LLC are sub-advisors of QQCI and EQLI

This piece was produced by Invesco Canada Ltd.

Invesco® and all associated trademarks are trademarks of Invesco Holding Company Limited, used under license.

Invesco Canada Ltd., 2025

NA4787238

Published Sept 10, 2025.

No portion of this communication may be reproduced or redistributed.

Frequently asked questions

An option is a financial instrument that gives the option holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a set quantity or dollar value of a particular asset at a fixed price by a certain date. Options are a useful instrument for generating income outside of more traditional means, like collecting dividends on stocks or interest on bonds.

When an investor sells an option, they’re giving the buyer the ability to buy or sell a specific asset by a certain date at a predetermined price. In return, the seller collects an option premium from the buyer, which is considered income. Option income strategies can be an effective way of generating a steady stream of monthly income while maintaining exposure to equities.

The income generated from options has a different set of sensitivities and drivers than income from bonds or dividend-paying stocks. For example, traditional bond exposures have interest rate risk. Equity options avoid interest rate risk. Instead, the yield from selling equity options is impacted by the implied equity market volatility.  When equity market volatility is high, option premiums will increase and push the yields higher.

Option income strategies can be designed in a number of different ways. In the case of QQCI, EQLI and Invesco Global Equity Income Advantage Fund, we use a tailored option income strategy designed to generate a steady income stream for investors.

Both funds track the Nasdaq-100 Index. QQCI gives up some of the upside potential of that stock index in exchange for a monthly stream of income from its options component.

Both funds provide exposure to the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index, which consists of the same companies within the market cap-weighted S&P 500 Index but equally weights them (each company has the same weight of 0.20%). EQLI gives up some of the upside potential of that stock index in exchange for a monthly stream of income from its options component.

Potential uses for Income Advantage strategies include reducing risk in equity portfolios, diversifying exposures to other sources of income, and increasing portfolio cash flows.

Invesco and its subsidiaries have deep expertise in managing ETFs and have been a long-standing partner with U.S. and global equity indexes. Since 1981, we've played an integral role in the lives of Canadian investors from coast to coast.

Globally Invesco has been managing option overlay strategies for multi-asset portfolios since 2018.

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    In the capital structure, bonds rank above equities and would be prioritized over equities in the event of a default. ETFs would not be reimbursed. Options strategies accept a growth limit should the contracts be called.