Invesco QQQ Trust Files Proxy Materials

TL;DR

QQQ proxy filing is in, shareholders get to vote on stuff.

AI Summary

Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 filed a Definitive Additional Materials proxy statement on October 29, 2025. This filing relates to the trust, formerly known as PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1, and its proxy materials. The filing fee was not required for this submission.

Why It Matters

This filing provides important information to shareholders of the Invesco QQQ Trust regarding proxy voting and corporate governance matters.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine proxy filing for an established ETF and does not indicate any unusual risks.

Key Players & Entities

• INVESCO QQQ TRUST, SERIES 1 (company) — Registrant
• POWERSHARES QQQ TRUST, SERIES 1 (company) — Former company name
• NASDAQ 100 TRUST SERIES 1 (company) — Former company name
• NASDAQ GOLD SM TRUST SER 1 (company) — Former company name
• 800-983-0903 (phone_number) — Business phone number

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $70M — 0.18%, saving shareholders an estimated $70M annually Invesco believes these chang

Filing Documents

• d22028ddefa14a.htm (DEFA14A) — 103KB
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• 0001193125-25-255488.txt ( ) — 766KB

From the Filing

DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant [X] Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [] Check the appropriate box: []Preliminary Proxy Statement []Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) []Definitive Proxy Statement [ X ]Definitive Additional Materials []Soliciting Material Pursuant to 240.14a-11(c) or 240.14a-12 Invesco QQQ Trust SM , Series 1 (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): [X]No fee required. []Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11. 1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: 2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: 3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): 4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: 5) Total fee paid: [] Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. [] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing. 1) Amount Previously Paid: 2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: 3) Filing Party: 4) Date Filed: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Invesco QQQ Trust SM , Series 1 (the "Trust") We encourage you to read the proxy statement in full; however, the following represent some typical questions that shareholders may have regarding the proxy statement. HOW DO I VOTE? Voting may take place in the following ways: You may vote your shares on the voting website listed on your proxy card and/or voting instruction card. You will need the control number from your proxy card and/or voting instruction card to vote on the Internet. Because Internet voting is the most economical way to vote your proxy, we encourage all shareholders to use this method. You may call in your vote to a 24-hour automated system or a live proxy representative by calling the phone number(s) listed on your proxy card and/or voting instruction card. You will need the control number from your proxy card and/or voting instruction card to vote by telephone. You may indicate your vote on the proxy card and/or voting instruction card and return it in the postage-paid envelope mailed to you with your proxy statement. If you do attend the meeting, you may vote your shares in person. Please notify us by calling 1-800-952-3502 if you plan to attend the meeting. WHAT ARE THE PROPOSALS BEING PRESENTED AT THE SHAREHOLDER MEETING AND WHAT AM I BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON? You are being asked to approve three proposals. The proposals are: Proposal 1: To approve amendments to the Trust's Trust Indenture and Agreement and Standard Terms and Conditions of Trust (the "Governing Instruments") that are intended to change the Trust's classification under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, from a unit investment trust to an open-end management investment company. Proposal 2: To approve the election of nine (9) trustees to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Trust following the amendment of the Governing Instruments (Proposal 1) replacing the existing Trustee (a bank) with a slate of individual trustees. Proposal 3: To approve an investment advisory agreement between the Trust and Invesco Capital Management LLC ("Invesco" or the "Sponsor"). The proposed changes will only take effect if all three proposals are approved by the Trust's shareholders. HOW DOES INVESCO RECOMMEND THAT I VOTE? Invesco recommends that you vote FOR all three of the proposals. WHY SHOULD I VOTE? Every vote is important – this means your vote too . If shareholders fail to vote their proxies, the Trust may not receive enough votes to go forward with the December 5, 2025 shareholder meeting. If this happens, additional solicitations may have to be made to obtain a quorum, or proxies may have to be resent to shareholders. WHO HAVE WE CONTRACTED FOR THE SERVICES OF A PROXY SOLICITOR? We have hired Sodali & Co. Fund Solutions as the Trust's proxy solicitor. If we do not receive your vote after a reasonable amount of time, you may receive a telephone call and other solicitations from them reminding you to vote your shares. WILL MY VOTE BE CONFIDENTIAL USING THE ONLINE PROXY VOTING SYSTEM? The Web proxy voting system offered by www.proxyvote.com maintains security features designed to protect the confid