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Performance
VSLAX Performance Chart
Invesco Senior Loan Fund Class A (VSLAX) is down 1.2% since the beginning of the year. VSLAX is currently trading at $5 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VSLAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,205.
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Returns By Period
Invesco Senior Loan Fund Class A (VSLAX) has returned -1.21% so far this year and 1.10% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VSLAX has returned 4.63% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Invesco Senior Loan Fund Class A
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.44%
- YTD
- -1.21%
- 6M
- -0.57%
- 1Y
- 1.10%
- 3Y*
- 4.89%
- 5Y*
- 3.80%
- 10Y*
- 4.63%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VSLAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 18, 2005, VSLAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.35%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 16.5 years.
Historically, 74% of months were positive and 26% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 20 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, VSLAX closed higher 26% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +3.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -3.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.36% | -1.61% | 0.44% | 0.80% | -0.29% | -0.18% | -1.21% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.53% | -0.34% | -0.87% | -0.60% | 3.56% | 0.64% | 1.53% | 0.46% | 0.46% | -0.88% | -0.18% | 0.11% | 4.45% |
| 2024 | 0.41% | 1.10% | 0.34% | 0.24% | 0.76% | 0.59% | 0.42% | -0.52% | 0.60% | 0.25% | 0.43% | 1.13% | 5.90% |
| 2023 | 2.46% | 0.55% | -0.81% | 0.73% | 0.21% | 2.47% | 1.44% | 1.25% | 0.91% | -1.69% | 1.09% | 1.61% | 10.63% |
| 2022 | 0.52% | -0.11% | 0.21% | -0.88% | -3.40% | -3.63% | 1.82% | 1.87% | -1.61% | 1.01% | 1.18% | 0.16% | -3.01% |
| 2021 | 1.56% | 0.75% | 0.91% | 0.74% | 1.05% | 0.74% | -0.03% | 0.78% | 0.93% | 0.17% | -0.56% | 0.88% | 8.20% |
Benchmark Metrics
Invesco Senior Loan Fund Class A has an annualized alpha of 3.31%, beta of 0.06, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 18, 2005.
- This fund participated in 29.13% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 27.83% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.06 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.07 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.07 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.31%
- Beta
- 0.06
- R²
- 0.07
- Upside Capture
- 27.83%
- Downside Capture
- 29.13%
Expense Ratio
VSLAX has a high expense ratio of 1.70%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VSLAX ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco Senior Loan Fund Class A (VSLAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| VSLAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.64 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.96 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.37 | -0.26 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.36 | 2.78 | -2.42 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.74 | 12.44 | -11.70 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Invesco Senior Loan Fund Class A provided a 5.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.28 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.28 | $0.37 | $0.44 | $0.51 | $0.51 | $0.31 | $0.27 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.28 | $0.34 | $0.37 |
Dividend yield | 5.19% | 6.67% | 7.68% | 8.67% | 8.75% | 4.75% | 4.22% | 4.70% | 4.93% | 4.16% | 5.17% | 6.16% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Invesco Senior Loan Fund Class A. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.10 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.37 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.44 |
| 2023 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.51 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.19 | $0.51 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.10 | $0.31 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Invesco Senior Loan Fund Class A. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Invesco Senior Loan Fund Class A was 48.81%, occurring on Dec 22, 2008. Recovery took 801 trading sessions.
The current Invesco Senior Loan Fund Class A drawdown is 2.13%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -48.81%Dec 2008 | 1y 5mo | 3y 2mo | 4y 8moJun 2007 - Feb 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -23.54%Mar 2020 | 1mo 29d | 9mo 12d | 11mo 11dJan 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2016 correction2016 | -11.58%Feb 2016 | 8mo 14d | 5mo 14d | 1y 1moJun 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Bear market2022 | -8.54%Jul 2022 | 4mo 26d | 11mo 5d | 1y 3moFeb 2022 - Jun 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -6.18%Dec 2018 | 2mo 24d | 3mo 19d | 6mo 13dOct 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VSLAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.81% | -56.78% | +7.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.41% | -9.10% | +5.69% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -3.86% | -18.90% | +15.04% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -8.54% | -25.43% | +16.89% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -23.54% | -33.92% | +10.38% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.13% | -1.80% | -0.33% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.13% | -10.71% | +6.58% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.58% | 2.03% | -0.45% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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