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Invesco Defensive Equity ETF

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The Invesco Defensive Equity ETF (Fund) is based on the Invesco Defensive Equity Index (Index). The Fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Index. The Index is designed to provide exposure to securities of large-cap US issuers. The Index uses a rules-based approach to select companies that potentially have superior risk-return profiles during periods of stock market weakness while still offering the potential for gains during periods of market strength. The Index is computed using the gross total return, which reflects dividends paid. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced quarterly.

as of 02/28/2023 12/31/2022

Performance

Index History (%) YTD 1Yr 3Yr 5Yr 10Yr Since Inception
Invesco Defensive Equity Index -0.15 -0.03 10.64 9.29 N/A N/A
S&P 500 Index 3.69 -7.69 12.15 9.82 12.25 8.69
Fund History (%)
Fund NAV -0.22 -0.56 10.03 8.67 9.87 8.24
After Tax Held -0.22 -0.91 9.69 8.34 9.14 7.51
After Tax Sold -0.13 -0.09 7.80 6.81 7.75 6.51
Fund Market Price -0.06 -0.40 10.59 8.70 9.88 8.25
Index History (%) YTD 1Yr 3Yr 5Yr 10Yr Since Inception
Invesco Defensive Equity Index -7.11 -7.11 8.04 9.51 N/A N/A
S&P 500 Index -18.11 -18.11 7.66 9.42 12.56 8.53
Fund History (%)
Fund NAV -7.59 -7.59 7.44 8.90 10.85 8.34
After Tax Held -8.14 -8.14 7.02 8.51 10.09 7.59
After Tax Sold -4.49 -4.49 5.66 6.94 8.57 6.57
Fund Market Price -7.82 -7.82 7.51 8.83 10.83 8.34

Market returns are based on the midpoint of the bid/ask spread at 4 p.m. ET and do not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate, and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than performance data quoted. After-tax returns reflect the highest federal income tax rate but exclude state and local taxes. Fund performance reflects applicable fee waivers, absent which, performance data quoted would have been lower. After Tax Held and After Tax Sold are based on NAV. Returns less than one year are cumulative.

As the result of a reorganization on April 6, 2018, the returns presented reflect performance of the Guggenheim predecessor fund. Invesco is not affiliated with Guggenheim.

as of 12/31/2022

Growth of $10,000

Data beginning 10 years prior to the ending date of 12/31/2022. Fund performance shown at NAV.

An investor cannot invest directly in an index. The results assume that no cash was added to or assets withdrawn from the Index. Index returns do not represent Fund returns. The Index does not charge management fees or brokerage expenses, nor does the Index lend securities, and no revenues from securities lending were added to the performance shown.

Guggenheim Defensive Equity Index* performance prior to 10/24/2016 reflects that of the original Underlying Index, Sabrient Defense Equity Index. From 10/24/2016, forward, the Index performance reflects that of the Underlying Index, Guggenheim Defensive Equity Index AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR ANY THIRD PARTY USE.

as of 03/29/2023

Sector Allocation

Sector Percent of Fund
Financials 19.86%
Health Care 17.35%
Industrials 17.06%
Information Technology 11.21%
Consumer Staples 10.50%
Consumer Discretionary 6.08%
Utilities 5.22%
Materials 4.88%
Communication Services 4.18%
Real Estate 3.76%
as of 03/26/2023

Market Cap & Style Allocations

Large-Cap Value 17.07%
Large-Cap Blend 34.67%
Large-Cap Growth 7.17%
Mid-Cap Value 8.01%
Mid-Cap Blend 28.05%
Mid-Cap Growth 5.04%
Small-Cap Value -
Small-Cap Blend -
Small-Cap Growth -

as of 03/29/2023 Top Holdings | View All

Fund Holdings subject to change

Ticker Company % of Fund
CBOE Cboe Global Markets Inc 1.09
KMB Kimberly-Clark Corp 1.09
PG Procter & Gamble Co/The 1.08
JNPR Juniper Networks Inc 1.08
EA Electronic Arts Inc 1.08
HSY Hershey Co/The 1.07
ABBV AbbVie Inc 1.07
MCK McKesson Corp 1.07
CNP CenterPoint Energy Inc 1.06
ABC AmerisourceBergen Corp 1.06
The characterizations of distributions reflected in this table are as of the date noted below. The actual amounts of income, capital gains and return of capital for tax purposes are only determined after the Fund’s fiscal year end, and may differ from the amounts and characterizations reflected in the chart below. Please refer to the Tax Center for the most current and/or final characterizations of these distributions, including any distributions characterized as return of capital.

Distributions | HideView All | Distribution Information

Ex-Date Record Date Pay Date $/
Share		 Ordinary Income Short Term Gains Long Term Gains Return of Capital Liquidation Distribution
12/19/2022 12/20/2022 12/23/2022 0.98146 0.98146 - - - -
12/20/2021 12/21/2021 12/31/2021 0.77772 0.77772 - - - -
12/21/2020 12/22/2020 12/31/2020 0.79404 0.79404 - - - -
12/23/2019 12/24/2019 12/31/2019 0.64752 0.64752 - - - -
12/24/2018 12/26/2018 12/31/2018 0.61283 0.61283 - - - -
12/26/2017 12/27/2017 12/29/2017 0.75830 0.75830 - - - -
12/23/2016 12/28/2016 12/30/2016 0.84750 0.84750 - - - -
12/24/2015 12/29/2015 12/31/2015 1.15150 1.15150 - - - -
12/24/2014 12/29/2014 12/31/2014 0.96300 0.96300 - - - -
12/24/2013 12/27/2013 12/31/2013 0.78700 0.78700 - - - -
12/24/2012 12/27/2012 12/31/2012 0.74700 0.74700 - - - -
12/23/2011 12/28/2011 12/30/2011 0.37500 0.37500 - - - -
12/27/2010 12/29/2010 12/31/2010 0.38800 0.38800 - - - -
12/24/2009 12/29/2009 12/31/2009 0.56300 0.56300 - - - -
12/24/2008 12/29/2008 12/31/2008 0.50000 0.50000 - - - -

Frequency Distribution of Discounts & Premiums

    Bid/Ask MidPoint Above NAV
Quarter
Ending		 Days 0.00-
0.25%		 0.26-
0.50%		 0.51-
0.99%		 1.00-
1.49%		 1.50-
1.99%		 ≥2.00%
12/31/2022 63 27 0 0 0 0 0
09/30/2022 64 32 6 0 0 0 0
06/30/2022 62 27 1 0 0 0 0
03/31/2022 62 27 3 0 0 0 0
Year Ended 2022 251 113 10 0 0 0 0
    Bid/Ask Midpoint Below NAV
Quarter
Ending		 Days 0.00-
0.25%		 0.26-
0.50%		 0.51-
0.99%		 1.00-
1.49%		 1.50-
1.99%		 ≥2.00%
12/31/2022 63 36 0 0 0 0 0
09/30/2022 64 24 2 0 0 0 0
06/30/2022 62 31 3 0 0 0 0
03/31/2022 62 28 4 0 0 0 0
Year Ended 2022 251 119 9 0 0 0 0

Fund Inception : 12/15/2006

Shareholders may pay more than net asset value when they buy Fund shares and receive less than net asset value when they sell those shares, because shares are bought and sold at current market prices. Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results.

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Shareholders may pay more than net asset value when they buy Fund shares and receive less than net asset value when they sell those shares, because shares are bought and sold at current market prices. Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results.

 Risk & Other Information

Typically, security classifications used in calculating allocation tables are as of the last trading day of the previous month.

There are risks involved with investing in ETFs, including possible loss of money. Shares are not actively managed and are subject to risks similar to those of stocks, including those regarding short selling and margin maintenance requirements. Ordinary brokerage commissions apply. The Fund’s return may not match the return of the Underlying Index. The Fund is subject to certain other risks. Please see the current prospectus for more information regarding the risk associated with an investment in the Fund.

Investments focused in a particular industry or sector are subject to greater risk, and are more greatly impacted by market volatility, than more diversified investments.

The Fund is non-diversified and may experience greater volatility than a more diversified investment.

The fund may engage in frequent trading of its portfolio securities in connection with the rebalancing or adjustment of the Underlying Index.

The Fund seeks to track a quantitative strategy index, which invests in securities comprising an index created by a proprietary quantitative model. The Fund’s return depends on the effectiveness of the model and factors used in the model’s quantitative analysis and the weightings may not accurately predict a security’s value. As a result, the Fund may have a lower return than if it tracked an index based on a fundamental investment strategy, or that did not incorporate quantitative analysis.

The Global Industry Classification Standard was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor's.

The Sabrient Defensive Equity Index is composed of stocks selected from a broad universe of US stocks and American depositary receipts (ADRs), based on their risk-return profiles during periods of stock market weakness and return potential during periods of market strength.

Invesco Defensive Equity Index is a trademark of Invesco Indexing LLC (index provider) and has been licensed for use by Invesco Capital Management LLC (investment adviser). Invesco Indexing LLC, Invesco Capital Management LLC, and Invesco Distributors, Inc. are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.

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