Invesco Senior Loan ETF

BKLN tracks a market-value-weighted index of senior loans issued by banks to corporations.

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The BKLN ETF has performed well with 4.1% returns in 6 months due to lower-than-expected loan defaults and low credit spreads. However, forward returns for BKLN are expected to trend lower as the Federal Reserve cuts short-term interest rates, impacting leveraged loan yields. With expected forward returns of ~6%, I am maintaining my hold rating at this time.

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BKLN is the largest senior loan ETF in the market. Although it has outperformed these past few years, coming rate cuts are a significant headwind. BKLN's 0.65% expense ratio is higher than average, and a significant long-term negative.

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The Invesco Senior Loan ETF is a risky but potentially high-reward proposition for investors expecting interest rate cuts but don't want to bet on when they'll start. BKLN primarily contains junk debt, and that's the biggest risk if higher-for-longer goes on indefinitely. This ETF offers a risky but attractive near-9% yield for 'waiting out the Fed', in a manner of speaking. Risk is high, but it's a Buy.

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On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN) with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” The pair talked about several topics regarding the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

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The Invesco Senior Loan ETF is a passive investment vehicle giving exposure to leveraged loans. The BKLN ETF has returned a handsome 9% total return since June despite rising defaults as credit spreads have tightened. Looking forward, with a yawning gap between credit spreads and actual defaults, I believe forward returns may not be as robust as investors expect.

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VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and strategy, visit the Innovative ETFs Channel.

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Senior loans have the highest yields in the fixed income space right now. Yields will decline as the Fed cuts rates, but seem likely to remain competitive for several years regardless. BKLN is the largest senior loan ETF in the market, and its 8.7% yield would likely remain competitive even if the Fed cuts rates.

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Invesco Senior Loan ETF is a high-yield fund that aims to generate income while maintaining share price stability. Senior loans have priority in repayment and are backed by tangible assets, making them less risky. Their floating rate also gives some price stability. BKLN has a high expense ratio and its distribution history has been inconsistent, but it currently offers a good dividend distribution yield of 8%.

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