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April 1, 2021 1:21 pm

3iQ Receives Receipt for 3iQ CoinShares Bitcoin ETF Final Prospectus

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This announcement and the information contained herein is restricted and is not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly in, or into or from the United States or any other jurisdiction in which the same would be unlawful. Further, this announcement is for information purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or issue or the solicitation to buy, subscribe for or otherwise acquire any securities of 3iQ CoinShares Bitcoin ETF in any jurisdiction in which any such offer or solicitation would be unlawful.

TORONTO, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 3iQ Corp. (“3iQ”) is pleased to announce that it has filed and obtained a receipt for a final prospectus for the 3iQ CoinShares Bitcoin ETF (the “ETF”) from the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada.

The ETF’s investment objectives are to provide holders of units of the ETF with: (a) exposure to the digital currency bitcoin and the daily price movements of the U.S. dollar price of bitcoin, and (b) the opportunity for long-term capital appreciation.

Units of the ETF will, subject to the ETF satisfying the Toronto Stock Exchange’s (the “TSX”) original listing requirements, trade on the TSX in Canadian dollars under the symbol “BTCQ” and in U.S. dollars under the symbol “BTCQ.U”.

About 3iQ Corp.

Founded in 2012, 3iQ is Canada’s largest digital asset investment fund manager with more than C$2 billion in assets under management. 3iQ was the first Canadian investment fund manager to offer a public bitcoin investment fund, The Bitcoin Fund (TSX:QBTC, QBTC.U). 3iQ offers investors convenient and familiar investment products to gain exposure to digital assets. For more information about 3iQ and its digital asset investment funds, visit www.3iQ.ca or follow us on Twitter @3iQ_corp.

Please read the prospectus before investing. Important information about the ETF is contained in the prospectus. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained from 3iQ Corp. or at www.sedar.com.

You will usually pay brokerage fees to your dealer if you purchase or sell units of the ETF on a stock exchange or other alternative Canadian trading system (an “exchange”). If the units of the ETF are purchased or sold on an exchange, investors may pay more than the current net asset value when buying units of the ETF and may receive less than the current net asset value when selling them.

There are ongoing fees and expenses associated with owning units of an investment fund. An investment fund must prepare disclosure documents that contain key information about the fund. You can find more detailed information about the ETF in its public filings available at

www.sedar.com

. Investment funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

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This announcement should not be distributed, forwarded, transmitted or otherwise disseminated in or into the United States. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or issue or the solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for securities in the United States or any other jurisdiction. The ETF’s securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or under the applicable securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States, and may not be offered, sold, resold, transferred or delivered, directly or indirectly within, into or in the United States, absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or except in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and in compliance with the securities laws of any relevant state or other jurisdiction of the United States. Neither this announcement, nor the fact that it has been disseminated, shall form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any future information that we distribute.

Fred Pye - Chairman and CEO
3iQ Corp.
(416) 639-2130
[email protected]

April 1, 2021 1:19 pm

Offshore Wind Initiative to Boost Demand for Newest Generation of Diesel Technology

Off-Road Equipment, Vessels and Engines Ready for Action to Meet Department of Energy Proposed 30 GW of Offshore Wind

Washington, DC, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — President Biden’s offshore wind initiative, a commitment for 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind, recently announced by the U.S. Department of Energy sets the stage for a boost in demand for a range of diesel technology necessary to deliver the promise of zero-emissions electric power, according to the Diesel Technology Forum.

“Whether on land or offshore installation, President Biden’s commitment to dramatically boosting wind energy will rely substantially on high-powered and specialized diesel engines, essential at every step in the process, and the newest generation of near-zero emissions diesel technology is ready for work. From the transport of turbine and tower components by water, rail and land, to site preparation, installation and cable laying operations, in each instance, diesel is the technology of choice because it can uniquely provide the mobile power, performance, reliability and efficiency necessary to build the wind energy future,” said Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum, an educational association representing diesel engine, vehicle and equipment manufacturers.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, wind farms are the leading source of renewable sources of power generation in 2020, making up 43 percent of all power generated by renewables, and the supply of wind power is expected to continue to expand according to the most recent Short Term Energy Outlook.

“The marshalling of resources needed to transport, assemble and construct large wind farms is a considerable undertaking. Diesel-powered construction machines will be essential for land-side and port site preparation and material handling, while installation and servicing the turbine network laying cable, installing towers and footings and associated infrastructure requires specialized rigging and crane equipment and custom-built diesel powered marine workboats and other vessels,” said Schaeffer.

“For nearly all of the equipment, near-zero emissions advanced diesel technology is available. Relative to previous generations, these fourth generation – ‘Tier 4’ – solutions reduce particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions by more than 80 percent compared to earlier generations, helping to dramatically reduce the impacts on communities located near ports and support facilities. Recent research shows that a single marine workboat powered by Tier 4 diesel engines eliminates as much emissions in a single year as taking almost 100 tractor-trailer size Class 8 trucks off the road for a single year, relative to previous generations of technology.

“Even as these new technologies deliver near-zero criteria pollutant emissions, they are also more efficient, doing more work and providing more power while using less fuel, which translates into lower greenhouse gas emissions. Beyond these basic advancements, opportunities to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions involve the use of hybrid technologies and renewable biodiesel fuels.

“Diesel hybrid solutions are also now available for a number of large engine applications including construction machines, marine vessels, ferries and workboats and deliver fuel savings benefits that translate into substantial greenhouse as emission reductions. For example, new tugs in service in Lake Erie couple Tier 4 near-zero emissions diesel engines with hybrid solutions to further reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent and emissions of fine particles by 70 percent.

“Diesel engines old and new are capable of operating on advanced biofuels including renewable diesel fuel and blends of biodiesel that have been shown to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly. While zero-emissions options are not available for many of these large off-road applications, including the most used construction equipment and specialized marine vessels, the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel fuel can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the operation of this equipment.

“According to recent data published by the California Air Resources Board, the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel fuel has eliminated the most greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and mobile sources in California, exceeding that reduced by ethanol and the electrification of cars, trucks and buses. Large off-road engines and marine vessels in California have made the switch to these fuels and reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80 percent. For example, in 2018, all passenger ferry operators in the San Francisco Bay Area announced their switch to operate using 100 percent renewable diesel fuel to eliminate 22,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.

“Diesel technology will be critical to deliver the promise of clean and affordable renewable electric power from wind energy. The latest innovations in the diesel platform will also contribute to improving air quality for near-port communities and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to the benefit of everyone, and is ready for action.”

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About the Diesel Technology Forum

The Diesel Technology Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of diesel engines, fuel, and technology. Forum members are leaders in clean diesel technology and represent the three key elements of the modern clean-diesel system: advanced engines, vehicles and equipment, cleaner diesel fuel and emissions-control systems. For more information visit

http://www.dieselforum.org

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Allen Schaeffer
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April 1, 2021 1:19 pm

Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Eaton Vance Closed-End Funds

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BOSTON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The following Eaton Vance closed-end funds (the “Funds”) announced distributions today as detailed below.

Declaration – 4/1/2021 Ex-Date – 4/9/2021 Record – 4/12/2021 Payable – 4/19/2021

Municipal Bond Funds:
Fund	Ticker	Distribution	Change From Prior Distribution	Closing Market Price – 3/31/21	Distribution Rate at Market Price
Eaton Vance California Municipal Income Trust	CEV	$0.0471	–	$13.25	4.27%
Eaton Vance Municipal Income Trust	EVN	$0.0477	–	$13.77	4.16%
Eaton Vance New York Municipal Income Trust	EVY	$0.0458	–	$14.45	3.80%
Taxable Funds:
Fund	Ticker	Distribution	Change From Prior Distribution	Closing Market Price – 3/31/21	Distribution Rate at Market Price
Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust	EVF	$0.0340	–	$6.63	6.15%
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate 2022 Target Term Trust	EFL	$0.0340	–	$9.41	4.34%
Eaton Vance Limited Duration Income Fund	EVV	$0.1000	–	$12.63	9.50%
Eaton Vance 2021 Target Term Trust	EHT	$0.0280	–	$9.83	3.42%

Declaration – 4/1/2021 Ex-Date – 4/22/2021 Record – 4/23/2021 Payable – 4/30/2021

Municipal Bond Funds:
Fund	Ticker	Distribution	Change From Prior Distribution	Closing Market Price – 3/31/21	Distribution Rate at Market Price
Eaton Vance California Municipal Bond Fund	EVM	$0.0419	–	$11.64	4.32%
Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund	EIM	$0.0496	–	$13.30	4.48%
Eaton Vance Municipal Income 2028 Term Trust	ETX	$0.0709	–	$21.87	3.89%
Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust	EOT	$0.0642	–	$22.50	3.42%
Eaton Vance New York Municipal Bond Fund	ENX	$0.0440	–	$12.20	4.33%

Taxable Funds:

Fund	Ticker	Distribution	Change From Prior Distribution	Closing Market Price – 3/31/21	Distribution Rate at Market Price
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Plus Fund	EFF	$0.0590	($0.0020)	$16.28	4.35%
Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Income Trust	EFT	$0.0610	($0.0010)	$14.10	5.19%
Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust	EFR	$0.0650	–	$13.79	5.66%
Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund	EVG	$0.0750	–	$13.16	6.84%

Funds Making Distributions Under a Managed Distribution Plan*:

Fund	Ticker	Distribution	Change From Prior Distribution	Closing Market Price – 3/31/21	Distribution Rate at Market Price
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund	EOI	$0.0898	–	$16.82	6.41%
Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II	EOS	$0.0988	–	$21.61	5.49%
Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund	ETJ	$0.0760	–	$10.78	8.46%
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund	EVT	$0.1450	–	$26.27	6.62%
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund	ETG	$0.1025	–	$19.09	6.44%
Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Opportunities Fund	ETO	$0.1425	–	$26.27	6.51%
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund	ETB	$0.1080	–	$15.74	8.23%
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opportunities Fund	ETV	$0.1108	–	$15.49	8.58%
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Strategy Fund	EXD	$0.0708	–	$10.75	7.90%
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund	ETY	$0.0843	–	$12.77	7.92%
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Buy-Write Opportunities Fund	ETW	$0.0727	–	$10.32	8.45%
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund	EXG	$0.0616	–	$9.30	7.95%

* These Funds make distributions in accordance with a managed distribution plan. Under the managed distribution plan, a Fund issues a notice to shareholders and a press release containing information about the amount and sources of the distribution and other related information on payment date of the distribution. A Fund’s distributions in any period may be more or less than the net return earned by the Fund on its investments, and therefore should not be used as a measure of performance or confused with “yield” or “income.” Distributions in excess of Fund returns will cause its net asset value to erode. Investors should not draw any conclusions about a Fund’s investment performance from the amount of its distribution or from the terms of its managed distribution plan. The Fund’s Board may amend or terminate the managed distribution plan at any time without prior notice to Fund shareholders.

The Distribution Rate at Market Price is based on the Fund’s most recent regular distribution per share (annualized) divided by the Fund’s market price at the end of the period. Fund distributions may be affected by numerous factors, including changes in Fund performance, the cost of financing for Funds that employ leverage, portfolio holdings, realized and projected returns, and other factors. There can be no assurance that an unanticipated change in market conditions or other unforeseen factors will not result in a change in a Fund’s distributions at a future time.

A portion of the distributions may be comprised of amounts from sources other than net investment income. If that is the case, you will be notified in writing. Further information will be available prior to the payment date at funds.eatonvance.com. The final determination of tax characteristics of each Fund’s distributions will occur after the end of the year, at which time it will be reported to the shareholders.

The Funds’ investment adviser is Eaton Vance Management, which is part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the asset management division of Morgan Stanley. Through its distinct investment brands Eaton Vance Management, Parametric, Atlanta Capital and Calvert, the Company offers a diversity of investment approaches, encompassing bottom-up fundamental active management, responsible investing, systematic investing and customized implementation of client-specified portfolio exposures.

Shares of closed-end funds often trade at a discount from their net asset value. The market price of Fund shares may vary from net asset value based on factors affecting the supply and demand for shares, such as Fund distribution rates relative to similar investments, investors’ expectations for future distribution changes, the clarity of the Fund’s investment strategy and future return expectations, and investors’ confidence in the underlying markets in which the Fund invests. Fund shares are subject to investment risk, including possible loss of principal invested. No Fund is a complete investment program and you may lose money investing in a Fund. An investment in a Fund may not be appropriate for all investors. Before investing, prospective investors should consider carefully the Fund’s investment objective, risks, charges and expenses.

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April 1, 2021 1:14 pm

Sun Life becomes inaugural corporate sponsor of Bentley University program for first-generation college students

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WELLESLEY, Mass. and WALTHAM, Mass., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sun Life U.S. has partnered with Bentley University as an inaugural corporate sponsor for first-generation college students within the school’s FirstGen Presidential Fellows (FPF) program. The Sun Life FirstGen Scholarship Fund, established with a $100,000 corporate gift, will support two FirstGen Presidential Fellows for each of their four years at Bentley. Launched last fall, Bentley’s FPF program engages a small group of high-achieving students from underrepresented groups in an array of holistic offerings to promote academic, professional and personal development. During the students’ four years at Bentley, they will participate in program-specific workshops, and leadership and community-based experiences that promote meaningful learning and inspire change.

“We are excited to support the enrollment and retention of diverse first-generation students, who will share their strengths and perspectives with the Bentley community,” said Tammi Wortham, senior vice president of Human Resources at Sun Life U.S. “Bentley’s goal to increase the diversity of their student body matches our own goals, and will allow us to be an impactful partner in driving change within the university as well as bringing strong candidates to Sun Life and other organizations.”

The Bentley FPF program provides mentorship, development, support, and a full academic scholarship to each student. The program was created to offer a “transformative” educational opportunity to high-performing, first-generation college students, and to help grow the diversity of the growing student body.

“Bentley University is committed to making our campus and the business world more diverse and inclusive,” said Jane De León, PhD, associate dean of Arts and Sciences and faculty director of Bentley’s FirstGen Presidential Fellows program. “First-generation students are central to this goal because of the unique perspectives, talents and life experiences they bring. This program helps them further tap into those talents while gaining academic, professional, and life skills that prepare them to make a positive impact on the organizations they join after graduation.”

Sun Life and Bentley have worked closely together for years. In addition to many new-graduate hires from Bentley, Sun Life has been a member of the university’s Center for Women and Business Executive Working Group since 2017, actively working to foster more inclusive workplaces and examine key issues impacting workplace gender diversity and equity.

“Bentley is an excellent school for business and other academic areas, and we know these students only learn and thrive,” said Dan Fishbein, M.D., president of Sun Life U.S. “We’re confident that they will be well-prepared to enter into the professional world and achieve success.”

Sun Life will engage with program students during their time at Bentley, including potential internships and job opportunities after graduation. Sun Life scholarship recipients will receive notification this spring and will begin their first semester in September 2021.

About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individual and corporate Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of December 31, 2020, Sun Life had total assets under management of C$1,247 billion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

In the United States, Sun Life is one of the largest group benefits providers, serving more than 60,000 employers in small, medium and large workplaces across the country. Sun Life’s broad portfolio of insurance products and services in the U.S. includes disability, absence management, life, dental, vision, voluntary, supplemental health and medical stop-loss. Sun Life and its affiliates in asset management businesses in the U.S. employ approximately 5,500 people. Group insurance policies are issued by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, Mass.), except in New York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, Mich.). For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com/us.

About Bentley University

Bentley University
is more than just one of the nation’s top business schools. It is a lifelong-learning community that creates successful leaders who make business a force for positive change. With a combination of business and the arts and sciences and a flexible, personalized approach to education, Bentley provides students with critical thinking and practical skills that prepare them to lead successful, rewarding careers. Founded in 1917, the university enrolls 4,200 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and PhD students and is set on 163 acres in Waltham, Massachusetts, 10 miles west of Boston. For more information, visit www.bentley.edu.

Media contacts:

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Sun Life U.S.
781-800-3609
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Bentley University
781-891-2277
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April 1, 2021 1:14 pm

JPMorgan Chase to Host First-Quarter 2021 Earnings Call

JPMorgan Chase to Host First-Quarter 2021 Earnings Call

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
As previously announced, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) (“JPMorgan Chase” or the “Firm”) will host a conference call to review first-quarter 2021 financial results on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern). The results are scheduled to be released at approximately 7:00 a.m. (Eastern). The live audio webcast and presentation slides will be available on www.jpmorganchase.com under Investor Relations, Events & Presentations.

JPMorgan Chase will notify the public that financial results have been issued through its social media outlet @JPMorgan and @Chase on Twitter, and by a press release over Business Wire that will provide the link to the Firm’s Investor Relations website. In addition to being available on the Firm’s Investor Relations website, the earnings results also will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on a Form 8-K, which will be available on the SEC website at https://www.sec.gov.

The general public can access the conference call by dialing the following numbers: (866) 541-2724 in the U.S. and Canada; (706) 634-7246 for international callers. Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

The replay will be available via webcast on www.jpmorganchase.com under Investor Relations, Events & Presentations. A replay of the conference call also will be available by telephone beginning at approximately 12:30 p.m. (Eastern) on April 14, 2021 through midnight, April 28, 2021 at (855) 859-2056 (U.S. and Canada); (404) 537-3406 (International); use Conference ID #7238068.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.4 trillion and operations worldwide. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of customers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.

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April 1, 2021 1:13 pm

Interactive Brokers Group Reports Brokerage Metrics and Other Financial Information for March 2021, includes Reg.-NMS Execution Statistics

Interactive Brokers Group Reports Brokerage Metrics and Other Financial Information for March 2021, includes Reg.-NMS Execution Statistics

GREENWICH, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) an automated global electronic broker, today reported its Electronic Brokerage monthly performance metrics for March.

Brokerage highlights for the month included:

2,998 thousand Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs)¹, 53% higher than prior year and 19% lower than prior month.
Ending client equity of $330.6 billion, 106% higher than prior year and about even with prior month.
Ending client margin loan balances of $42.2 billion, 113% higher than prior year and about even with prior month.
Ending client credit balances of $84.5 billion, including $2.8 billion in insured bank deposit sweeps², 30% higher than prior year and 1% lower than prior month.
1,325 thousand client accounts, 74% higher than prior year and 5% higher than prior month.
522 annualized average cleared DARTs¹ per client account.
Average commission per cleared Commissionable Order³ of $2.22 including exchange, clearing and regulatory fees. Key products:

March 2021	Average Commission per	Average
	Cleared Commissionable Order	Order Size
Stocks	$1.61	1,945 shares
Equity Options	$3.61	6.8 contracts
Futures	$3.93	2.8 contracts

Futures include options on futures. We estimate exchange, clearing and regulatory fees to be 56% of the futures commissions.

Other financial information for Interactive Brokers Group:

Mark to market on U.S. government securities portfolio⁴ was a loss of $0.1 million for the quarter ended March 31^st.
GLOBAL⁵: The value of the GLOBAL, reported in U.S. dollars, decreased by 0.58% in March and decreased by 0.84% for the quarter ended March 31^st.

In the interest of transparency, we quantify our IBKR PRO clients’ all-in cost of trade execution below.

For the full multimedia release with graph see link:

https://www.interactivebrokers.com/MonthlyMetrics

In March, IBKR PRO clients’ total cost of executing and clearing U.S. Reg.-NMS stocks through IB was about 5.3 basis points of trade money⁶, as measured against a daily VWAP⁷ benchmark (3.0 basis points net cost for the rolling twelve months).

IBKR PRO Clients’ Reg.-NMS Stock Trading Expense Detail
All amounts are in millions, except %
													Previous
	Apr ’20	May ’20	Jun ’20	Jul ’20	Aug ’20	Sep ’20	Oct ’20	Nov ’20	Dec ’20	Jan ’21	Feb ’21	Mar ’21	12 Months
#1a – Number of orders
Buys	7.22	6.61	8.47	7.75	7.19	8.12	7.86	9.77	11.49	15.46	18.42	16.82	125.18
Sells	5.64	5.12	6.60	5.95	5.53	6.09	6.01	7.61	8.25	11.33	13.19	12.34	93.66
Total	12.86	11.73	15.07	13.70	12.72	14.21	13.87	17.38	19.74	26.79	31.61	29.16	218.84

#1b – Number of shares purchased or sold
Shares bought	3,530	2,896	4,004	3,376	2,742	2,614	2,834	3,778	4,166	5,907	6,417	5,327	47,590
Shares sold	3,258	2,649	3,779	3,165	2,620	2,512	2,660	3,574	3,824	5,488	6,052	5,163	44,743
Total	6,787	5,544	7,784	6,541	5,361	5,126	5,493	7,352	7,990	11,395	12,469	10,491	92,333

#2 – Trade money including price, commissions and fees
2a Buy money	$121,940	$105,972	$131,186	$119,673	$109,579	$124,497	$110,098	$132,293	$136,858	$161,779	$171,280	$189,334	$1,614,489
2b Sell money	$118,489	$101,705	$126,528	$115,442	$105,936	$122,504	$107,298	$128,291	$130,548	$156,739	$167,064	$185,529	$1,566,074
2c Total	$240,429	$207,677	$257,713	$235,115	$215,515	$247,002	$217,396	$260,584	$267,406	$318,518	$338,344	$374,863	$3,180,563

#3 – Trade value at Daily VWAP
3a Buy value	$121,907	$105,961	$131,167	$119,639	$109,540	$124,425	$110,073	$132,284	$136,867	$161,613	$171,092	$189,194	$1,613,761
3b Sell value	$118,459	$101,741	$126,570	$115,479	$105,953	$122,523	$107,317	$128,297	$130,658	$156,683	$167,032	$185,588	$1,566,301
3c Total	$240,366	$207,702	$257,737	$235,117	$215,494	$246,947	$217,390	$260,581	$267,524	$318,296	$338,124	$374,782	$3,180,061

#4 – Total trade expense, including commissions and fees, relative to Daily VWAP
4a Buys (2a-3a)	$33.5	$11.0	$18.6	$34.8	$39.0	$72.7	$25.5	$9.1	($9.2)	$166.5	$187.9	$139.3	$728.5
4b Sells (3b-2b)	($29.3)	$36.0	$42.7	$36.7	$17.8	$18.1	$19.1	$6.4	$109.1	($55.7)	($32.5)	$58.6	$226.8
4c Total trade expense	$4.2	$47.0	$61.2	$71.5	$56.8	$90.8	$44.5	$15.5	$99.9	$110.8	$155.5	$197.8	$955.3

Trade expense as percentage of trade money
4c/2c	0.002%	0.023%	0.023%	0.030%	0.026%	0.037%	0.020%	0.006%	0.037%	0.035%	0.046%	0.053%	0.030%

#5 – Trade expense categories
5a Total commissions & fees	$27.8	$24.2	$31.8	$26.8	$23.3	$23.8	$23.9	$29.3	$33.1	$45.8	$49.1	$41.4	$380.3
5b Execution cost (4c-5a)	($23.6)	$22.8	$29.4	$44.6	$33.5	$67.0	$20.6	($13.9)	$66.8	$64.9	$106.4	$156.4	$574.9

#6 – Trade expense categories as percentage of trade money
Total commissions & fees (5a/2c)	0.012%	0.012%	0.012%	0.011%	0.011%	0.010%	0.011%	0.011%	0.012%	0.015%	0.015%	0.011%	0.012%
Execution cost (5b/2c)	-0.010%	0.011%	0.011%	0.019%	0.015%	0.027%	0.009%	-0.005%	0.025%	0.020%	0.031%	0.042%	0.018%
Net Expense to IB Clients	0.002%	0.023%	0.023%	0.030%	0.026%	0.037%	0.020%	0.006%	0.037%	0.035%	0.046%	0.053%	0.030%

The above illustrates that the rolling twelve months’ average all-in cost of an IBKR PRO client U.S. Reg.-NMS stock trade was 3.0 basis points.

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Note 1: Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) – customer orders divided by the number of trading days in the period.

Note 2: FDIC insured client bank deposit sweep program balances with participating banks. These deposits are not reported in the Company’s statement of financial condition.

Note 3: Commissionable Order – a customer order that generates commissions.

Note 4: Mark to market gains and losses on investments in U.S. government securities and associated hedges are included in Other Income. In the general course of business, we hold these investments to maturity. As a result, accumulated mark to market gains or losses should converge to zero at maturity. Accounting conventions require broker-dealers, unlike banks, to mark all investments to market.

Note 5: In connection with our currency diversification strategy, we have determined to base our net worth in GLOBALs, a basket of 10 major currencies in which we hold our equity. The total effect of the currency diversification strategy is reported in Comprehensive Income and the components are reported in (1) Other Income and (2) Other Comprehensive Income (“OCI”) on the balance sheet. The effect of the GLOBAL on our comprehensive income can be estimated by multiplying the total equity for the period by the change in the U.S. dollar value of the GLOBAL during the same period.

Note 6: Trade money is the total amount of money clients spent or received, including all commissions and fees.

Note 7: Consistent with the clients’ trading activity, the computed VWAP benchmark includes extended trading hours.

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More information, including historical results for each of the above metrics, can be found on the investor relations page of the Company’s corporate web site, www.interactivebrokers.com/ir.

About Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.: Interactive Brokers Group affiliates provide automated trade execution and custody of securities, commodities and foreign exchange around the clock on over 135 markets in numerous countries and currencies, from a single IBKR Integrated Investment Account to clients worldwide. We service individual investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, financial advisors and introducing brokers. Our four decades of focus on technology and automation has enabled us to equip our clients with a uniquely sophisticated platform to manage their investment portfolios. We strive to provide our clients with advantageous execution prices and trading, risk and portfolio management tools, research facilities and investment products, all at low or no cost, positioning them to achieve superior returns on investments. Barron’s ranked Interactive Brokers #1 with 5 out of 5 stars in its February 26, 2021, Best Online Broker Review.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

The foregoing information contains certain forward-looking statements that reflect the company’s current views with respect to certain current and future events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are and will be, as the case may be, subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating to the company’s operations and business environment which may cause the company’s actual results to be materially different from any future results, expressed or implied, in these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to the company on the date of this release. The company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any statements expressed or implied therein will not be realized. Additional information on risk factors that could potentially affect the company’s financial results may be found in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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April 1, 2021 1:08 pm

Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund, Invesco High Income Trust II, and Invesco Senior Income Trust Declare Dividends

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ATLANTA, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of each of Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund, Invesco High Income Trust II and Invesco Senior Income Trust (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) today declared the following dividends:

EX-DATE 04/13/21	RECORD DATE 04/14/21		REINVEST DATE 04/30/21		PAYABLE DATE 04/30/21
Name of Closed-End Management Investment Company		Ticker		Monthly Dividend Amount Per Share		Change From Prior Distribution
Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund		VTA		$0.0750¹		–
Invesco High Income Trust II		VLT		$0.0964¹		–
Invesco Senior Income Trust		VVR		$0.0210¹		–

¹ A portion of this distribution is estimated to be from a return of principal rather than net income. The 19(a) Notice referenced below provides more information and can be found on the Invesco website at www.invesco.com.

Effective October 1, 2020, the Board of Invesco Dynamic Credit Opportunities Fund (NYSE: VTA) approved a Managed Distribution Plan (the “VTA Plan”) for the Fund, whereby the Fund will pay its monthly dividend to common shareholders at a stated fixed monthly distribution amount of $0.075 per share.

Effective October 1, 2020, the Board of Invesco Senior Income Trust (NYSE: VVR) approved a Managed Distribution Plan (the “VVR Plan”) for the Fund, whereby the Fund will pay its monthly dividend to common shareholders at a stated fixed monthly distribution amount of $0.021 per share.

Effective August 1, 2018, the Board of Invesco High Income Trust II (NYSE: VLT) approved a Managed Distribution Plan (the “VLT Plan”) for the Fund, whereby the Fund increased its monthly dividend to common shareholders to a stated fixed monthly distribution amount based on a distribution rate of 8.5 percent of the closing market price per share as of August 1, 2018, the date the VLT Plan became effective. The VTA Plan, the VVR Plan and the VLT Plan are collectively referred to herein as the “Plans.”

The Plans are intended to provide shareholders with a consistent, but not guaranteed, periodic cash payment from each Fund, regardless of when or whether income is earned, or capital gains are realized. The Plans may have the effect of narrowing the discount between each Fund’s market price and the net asset value (“NAV”) of each Fund’s common shares, but there is no assurance that the Plans will be effective in this regard.

If a Fund’s investment income is not sufficient to cover the Fund’s intended monthly distribution, the Fund will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return of capital in order to maintain its managed distribution level under its Plan. A Fund may at times distribute more than its income and net realized gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may result in a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that shareholders invested in a Fund is paid back to them. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect a Fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.” No conclusions should be drawn about a Fund’s investment performance from the amount of the Fund’s distributions or from the terms of its Plan.

In order to comply with the requirements of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and an exemptive order granted to the Funds by the Securities and Exchange Commission, each Fund will provide its shareholders of record on each distribution date with a 19(a) Notice and issue an accompanying press release disclosing the sources of its dividend payment when a distribution includes anything other than net investment income.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in 19(a) Notices are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon each Fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its full fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Each Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell them how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. Information on the Funds’ 19(a) Notices can be found at www.invesco.com.

The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2021 will be made after the end of the year.

The Plans will be subject to periodic review by each Fund’s Board, and a Fund’s Board may terminate or amend the terms of its Plan at any time without prior notice to the Fund’s shareholders. The amendment or termination of a Fund’s Plan could have an adverse effect on the market price of such Fund’s common shares.

The amount of dividends paid by the Funds may vary from time to time. Past amounts of dividends are no guarantee of future dividend payment amounts.

Investing involves risk and it is possible to lose money on any investment in the Trust.

For more information, call 1-800-341-2929.

About Invesco Ltd.
Invesco Ltd. is a global independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. Our distinctive investment teams deliver a comprehensive range of active, passive and alternative investment capabilities. With offices in more than 20 countries, Invesco managed $1.3 trillion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide as of February 28, 2021. For more information, visit www.invesco.com.

Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd. It is an indirect, wholly owned, subsidiary of Invesco Ltd.

Note: There is no assurance that a closed-end fund will achieve its investment objective. Shares are bought on the secondary market and may trade at a discount or premium to NAV. Regular brokerage commissions apply.

NOT A DEPOSIT l NOT FDIC INSURED l NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK l MAY LOSE VALUE l NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

—Invesco—

CONTACT: Jeaneen Terrio 212-278-9205 [email protected]

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April 1, 2021 1:08 pm

Invesco Closed-End Funds Declare Dividends

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ATLANTA, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Trustees of each of the Invesco closed-end funds listed below today declared the following dividends.

EX-DATE 04/13/21	RECORD DATE 04/14/21	REINVEST DATE 04/30/21			PAYABLE DATE 04/30/21

Name of Closed-End Management Investment Company			Ticker	Monthly Dividend Amount Per Share		Change From Prior Distribution
Invesco Advantage Municipal Income Trust II			VKI	$0.0485		–
Invesco Bond Fund			VBF	$0.0565		–
Invesco California Value Municipal Income Trust			VCV	$0.0475		–
Invesco High Income 2023 Target Term Fund			IHIT	$0.0500		–
Invesco High Income 2024 Target Term Fund			IHTA	$0.0467		–
Invesco Municipal Income Opportunities Trust			OIA	$0.0316		–
Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust			VMO	$0.0540		–
Invesco Municipal Trust			VKQ	$0.0535		–
Invesco Pennsylvania Value Municipal Income Trust			VPV	$0.0500		–
Invesco Quality Municipal Income Trust			IQI	$0.0520		–
Invesco Trust for Investment Grade Municipals			VGM	$0.0550		–
Invesco Trust for Investment Grade New York Municipals			VTN	$0.0458		–
Invesco Value Municipal Income Trust			IIM	$0.0640		–

Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year will report distributions for federal income tax purposes. The Fund’s annual report to shareholders will include information regarding the tax character of Fund distributions for the fiscal year.

¹ A portion of this distribution is estimated to be from a return of principal rather than net income. The Section 19 notice referenced below provides more information and can be found on the Invesco website at www.invesco.com.

The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2021

will be made after the end of the year.

In order to comply with the requirements of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, each Fund will provide its shareholders of record on the record date with a Section 19 Notice disclosing the sources of its dividend payment when a distribution includes anything other than net investment income. The Section 19 Notice is not provided for tax reporting purposes but for informational purposes only. If applicable, this Section 19 Notice information can be found on the Funds’ website at www.invesco.com

The amount of dividends paid by each fund may vary from time to time. Past amounts of dividends are no guarantee of future dividend payment amounts.

Investing involves risk and it is possible to lose money on any investment in the funds.

For more information, call 1-800-341-2929.

Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd. It is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd.

NOT A DEPOSIT l NOT FDIC INSURED l NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

—Invesco—

CONTACT: Jeaneen Terrio 212-278-9205 [email protected]

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April 1, 2021 1:08 pm

PNC Declares Dividend Of $1.15 On Common Stock

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PITTSBURGH, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) declared a quarterly cash dividend on the common stock of $1.15 per share. The dividend will be payable May 5, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business April 16, 2021.

The board also declared a cash dividend on the following series of preferred stocks:

Series B: a quarterly dividend of 45 cents per share will be payable June 10, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business May 14, 2021.
Series P: a quarterly dividend of $1,531.25 per share ($.3828125 per each depositary share, 4,000 of which represent one share of Series P preferred stock) with a payment date of May 1, 2021, will be payable the next business day to shareholders of record at the close of business April 16, 2021.
Series R: a semi-annual dividend of $2,425.00 per share ($24.25 per each depositary share, 100 of which represent one share of Series R preferred stock) will be payable June 1, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business May 17, 2021.
Series S: a semi-annual dividend of $2,500.00 per share ($25.00 per each depositary share, 100 of which represent one share of Series S preferred stock) with a payment date of May 1, 2021, will be payable the next business day to shareholders of record at the close of business April 16, 2021.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.

CONTACTS:

MEDIA:

Marcey Zwiebel

(412) 762-4550
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INVESTORS:

Bryan Gill

(412) 768-4143
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April 1, 2021 1:08 pm

Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. Aviation Scholarship Program Awards Kobe Lomasney

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“TB2″) announced a 2021 Aviation Scholarship has been awarded to Kobe Lomasney, a Chandler-Gilbert Community College (a Maricopa Community College) student earning an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Aircraft Maintenance Technology. TB2 is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in Scottsdale, Arizona, honoring all military veterans, and providing scholarships for Arizona students studying all aspects of aviation.

Steve Ziomek, Chairman and President of TB2, stated, “Kobe is our first Chandler-Gilbert Community College scholarship recipient. Not only does Kobe work full-time in an aircraft repair facility, he is carrying a 3.8 GPA in his field of study, Aircraft Maintenance Technology. His dedication is evident as he also spends part of his free time volunteering at EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology), where students are building an airplane, and at the COPPERSTATE Fly-In held outside the Phoenix Metropolitan Area each year. Kobe already obtained his Airframe Certificate (from the Federal Aviation Administration), is pursuing his Powerplant Certificate, and aims to work for a commercial airline as an AP mechanic. TB2 is proud to have Kobe join the ranks of Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial scholarship recipients.”

“The Maricopa Community College District has expansive curriculums which include an outstanding aviation program at Chandler-Gilbert Community College,” said Brian Spicker, President and CEO, Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation. “We are excited to participate in the TB2 Aviation Scholarship Program for veterans and non-veterans. My congratulations to Kobe Lomasney for this award and I thank TB2’s Chairman of the Scholarship Committee and the Board of Directors.”

About Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc.

Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. During World War II, an airfield named Thunderbird Field II was built for the sole purpose of training U.S. Army Air Corps pilots in 1942. Thunderbird Field II graduated over 5,500 men and women pilots of who many saw military action in Europe and the Pacific. The field and school were deactivated on October 16, 1944, sold to Arizona State Teachers College (ASU), then to the Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and finally to the City of Scottsdale in 1966 and is now known as Scottsdale Airport (KSDL).

The 2021 Aviation Scholarship Program provides scholarships to veteran and non-veteran Arizona resident students who meet specific criteria and are attending Arizona State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Cochise College, or Pima Community College. TB2 has a permanent memorial at the entrance of the Scottsdale Airport, honoring the service men and women of the nation’s five armed services: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force, as well as POW-MIAs. For more information, please visit www.tbird2.org.

Contacts: Steve Ziomek Chairman & President [email protected] 480.664.6604	Contact: Amy Tupay Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation [email protected] 480.731.8410
Rudy R. Miller Chairman, Advisory Board & Scholarship Committee [email protected] 602.225.0505

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