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Invesco Municipal Income OpportOIA · Asset ManagementAtlanta, United States

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The Invesco Municipal Income Opportunities Trust operates as a closed-end mutual fund specializing in fixed income. Launched by Invesco Ltd. and established on September 19, 1988, this U.S.-domiciled fund targets the fixed income markets within the United States. Its management is collaboratively overseen by several Invesco entities: Invesco Advisers, Inc., INVESCO Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, INVESCO Asset Management Limited, INVESCO Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, INVESCO Senior Secured Management, Inc., and Invesco Canada Ltd. The Trust primarily allocates capital to municipal bonds, demanding a minimum credit rating of BB from Standard & Poor's or Ba from Moody's. Portfolio construction employs a fundamental analysis framework, applying a bottom-up approach to security selection. Historically, the fund was recognized as the Morgan Stanley Municipal Income Opportunities Trust.

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in investment grade municipal bonds, the income from which is exempt from federal income tax. It employs fundamental analysis to create its portfolio. The fund was formerly known as Dreyfus Strategic Municipals, Inc. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. was formed on September 23, 1987 and is domiciled in the United States.

KKR Income Opportunities Fund is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. The fund is managed by KKR Asset Management LLC. It invests in fixed income markets and hedging markets across the globe. The fund primarily invests in first- and second-lien secured loans, unsecured loans and high yield corporate debt instruments. It employs fundamental analysis, with a focus on dynamic hedging strategies to create its portfolio. KKR Income Opportunities Fund was formed on March 17, 2011 and is domiciled in the United States.

The Highland Funds I - Highland Floating Rate Opportunities Fund operates as a closed-end mutual fund dedicated to fixed income investments, originally launched by Highland Capital Management, L.P. Its management responsibilities are overseen by Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P. The fund's investment approach encompasses fixed income markets worldwide, primarily targeting instruments that offer floating rate returns. This strategy largely involves adjustable rate senior loans provided to corporations and partnerships, as well as other financial products considered floating rate investments. It actively seeks opportunities within the sphere of below-investment-grade securities and also incorporates derivatives into its investment methodology. The performance of its portfolio is measured against the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index. Founded in the United States on January 13, 2000, the fund was formerly recognized as Pyxis Funds I - Pyxis Floating Rate Opportunities Fund.

Established on November 22, 2011, the BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust is a U.S.-domiciled closed-ended equity fund, formerly known as BlackRock Utility and Infrastructure Trust. Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC, a subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., the fund actively seeks investment opportunities in publicly traded companies across global markets. Its strategy targets businesses within the utilities and infrastructure sectors, encompassing entities of diverse market capitalizations. A key component of its investment approach includes the strategic use of derivatives, with a particular emphasis on writing options.

The Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund functions as a U.S.-domiciled, closed-end mutual fund, concentrating its investments in the fixed-income sector. Established on December 2, 1987, and initially launched by Voya Investment Management LLC, the fund is currently overseen by Saba Capital Management, L.P. It strategically allocates capital within the United States' fixed income markets, targeting securities from a wide array of companies spanning diverse industries. A significant portion of its portfolio is dedicated to floating-rate secured senior loans, with a particular focus on high-quality, non-investment grade senior debt. These loans typically feature maturities ranging from one to ten years. The fund measures its performance against the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index and was previously known as the Voya Prime Rate Trust.