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- Invesco Value Municipal Income Trust (IIM) is a closed-end fixed income fund managed by Invesco Advisers, Inc. that seeks to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax through investments in municipal obligations. Under normal circumstances, the Trust invests at least 80% of its net assets in a diversified portfolio of municipal securities, including investment-grade municipal bonds, notes, revenue obligations, general obligations, commercial paper, and lease obligations; it also employs inverse floating rate securities such as tender option bonds and uses leverage through preferred shares and tender option bond financing to enhance income potential. The portfolio emphasizes rigorous credit research across sectors like local general obligations, hospitals, toll roads, airports, and dedicated taxes, with significant allocations to states including California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio; as of late 2025, it holds approximately 502-505 securities with an option-adjusted duration of around 10.20 years, a weighted average maturity of 18.22 years, and a yield to worst of 4.73%. Approximately 15.64% of holdings are subject to the alternative minimum tax, and the fund targets high tax-free distribution yields paid monthly via its closed-end structure.
Founded on February 26, 1993, and domiciled in Atlanta, Georgia, at 1331 Spring Street N.W., Suite 2500, the Trust operates primarily in the U.S. municipal bond market, serving income-focused investors seeking tax-exempt returns with liquidity and relative preservation of principal. The investment team, led by senior portfolio managers including Mark Paris, Julius Williams, John Schorle, Jack Connelly, Tim O’Reilly, Joshua Cooney, and Rebecca Setcavage, applies fundamental analysis and bottom-up security selection, assigning forward-looking internal credit ratings to holdings rated from AAA down to below investment grade. Common assets total approximately $590 million, with total assets around $891 million and effective leverage of 33.80% as of September 30, 2025.
Recent developments include ongoing portfolio adjustments amid record municipal issuance volumes in 2024 and 2025, with issuers bringing substantial new deals to market, prompting active management of credit quality and price changes. The fund continues monthly dividend declarations, as evidenced by announcements for Invesco closed-end funds in December 2025, reflecting stable distribution policies amid market volatility. Invesco has also expanded its broader active fixed income lineup with new ETFs like the Invesco Core Fixed Income ETF and Invesco Intermediate ETF in 2025, complementing municipal strategies and underscoring the firm's commitment to enhancing tax-free income offerings for investors. No major acquisitions, tender offers, or liquidations specific to IIM were announced in the past 1-2 years, maintaining focus on its core municipal income objective.