Investor Summary
Fund Strategy
FUND PERFORMANCE AS OF 30th June 2026
| ANNUALIZED SINCE INCEPTION | QUARTERLY | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 11.78% | 30.5% | 38.84% |
| ANNUALIZED SINCE INCEPTION | QUARTERLY | YTD |
|---|---|---|
| 11.78% | 30.5% | 38.84% |
Invesco Discovery Fund delivered strong outperformance in Q2 2026, returning 30.63% versus 25.71% for the Russell 2000 Growth Index, driven primarily by stock selection in information technology and industrials. The fund maintains concentrated exposure to semiconductor companies and AI infrastructure beneficiaries, with top holdings including BrightSpring Health Services, MKS Inc, and TTM Technologies. Key contributors included TTM Technologies, Sterling Infrastructure, and MACOM, all benefiting from cyclical recovery and structural AI-driven demand in high-performance computing and data center development. Management added three new industrial positions (LittelFuse, Legence, AZZ) to capture opportunities in industrial renewal and AI infrastructure growth, while selling positions that grew beyond the small-cap mandate. The team maintains a constructive outlook supported by resilient economic growth, strong corporate profits, reduced regulatory burdens, and easing geopolitical tensions. They are encouraged by broadening market participation to small-caps and expect continued opportunities from AI innovation, industrial renewal, record buybacks, expanding M&A activity, and an anticipated wave of IPOs in 2026. The portfolio remains overweight industrials and IT with 99 holdings focused on premier growth compounders.
The fund invests in small-cap growth companies positioned to benefit from technology-driven innovation and disruption across the global economy, with particular emphasis on premier growth compounders in semiconductors, AI infrastructure, data centers, and industrial renewal.
Management maintains a constructive outlook for US equities supported by a resilient economy, strong corporate profits, reduced regulatory burdens and easing Middle East conflict. They expect continued GDP and corporate profit growth in 2026, with record buybacks and expanding M&A activity. A wave of exciting IPOs is anticipated. AI-related innovation and infrastructure buildout remains robust, and industrial renewal continues to provide abundant investment opportunities. The team is encouraged by broadening market participation to previously lagging areas including small-caps. They remain focused on bringing the potential of premier growth companies to fund shareholders.
| Date | Letter | Tickers | Keywords | Pitches | Quick Takes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20 2026 | 2026 Q2 | ALGM, BTSG, CHRD, ESE, FIVE, GH, LFUS, LGND, LSCC, MKSI, MTSI, NVMI, ONTO, PRIM, STRL, TSEM, TTMI | AI, Data centers, growth, industrials, semiconductors, small caps, technology | - | Invesco Discovery Fund outperformed significantly in Q2 2026 with a 30.63% return, driven by concentrated semiconductor and AI infrastructure holdings. Top contributors TTM Technologies, Sterling Infrastructure, and MACOM benefited from cyclical recovery and AI-driven demand. Management added three industrial positions targeting AI infrastructure and industrial renewal opportunities. The team maintains a constructive outlook on small-cap growth, supported by strong corporate fundamentals, broadening market participation, and robust AI innovation. |
| Apr 20 2026 | 2026 Q1 | AEIS, AGX, IRTC, KNX, LITE, ONTO, RKLB, STEP, TSEM, VIAV, WGS | AI, growth, industrials, semiconductors, small cap, technology | - | Invesco Discovery Fund outperformed significantly in Q1 2026 despite market volatility from Middle East conflict. Strong stock selection in AI-benefiting semiconductor and optical connectivity names drove returns. Management maintains focus on premier growth compounders while prioritizing risk management until geopolitical resolution enables return to constructive positioning. |
| Jan 24 2026 | 2025 Q4 | AVAV, BTSG, CRS, CVLT, CW, EHC, ESAB, FIVE, FN, FROG, GH, HLNE, LITE, LRN, MTSI, RKLB, RMBS, SITM, STEP, TSEM | AI, compounders, growth, industrials, innovation, semiconductors, small caps, technology |
GH EHC |
Invesco Discovery Fund outperformed in Q4 2025 with 4.94% returns driven by AI infrastructure and semiconductor exposure. The team maintains constructive outlook on premier growth compounders, emphasizing industrials and IT sectors. Key catalysts include 2026 GDP growth expectations, record buybacks, and Fed rate cuts supporting continued technology-driven disruption opportunities. |
| Oct 20 2025 | 2025 Q3 | AEIS, BTSG, CLS, CRS, CW, CWST, DUOL, EHC, EVR, FN, LSCC, PAR, PRIM, QTWO, SHAK, SITM, STEP, STRL, TTMI, TXRH | AI, growth, industrials, infrastructure, semiconductors, small caps, technology | - | Invesco Discovery Fund returned 7.85% in Q3 2025, underperforming its benchmark due to stock selection challenges. The fund maintains focus on premier growth compounders benefiting from AI infrastructure build-out and industrial renewal opportunities. Recent positioning emphasized industrials and technology sectors, with new semiconductor capital equipment exposure added to capitalize on AI-driven investment trends. |
| Jul 18 2025 | 2025 Q2 | AEIS, BTSG, CLS, CRS, CW, CWST, DUOL, EHC, EVR, FN, LSCC, PAR, PRIM, QTWO, SHAK, SITM, STEP, STRL, TSEM, TTMI, TXRH | AI, growth, industrials, infrastructure, semiconductors, small caps, technology |
AEIS LSCC TTMI CLS QTWO TXRH |
Invesco Discovery Fund underperformed in Q3 2025 due to stock selection challenges despite maintaining focus on premier growth compounders. The fund is positioned for AI infrastructure build-out and industrial renewal opportunities, with recent emphasis on semiconductors and utility infrastructure. Managers remain constructive on US equities given resilient economy, Fed rate cuts, and record corporate buyback activity. |
| Apr 30 2025 | 2025 Q1 | AAON, ALAB, BBIO, CLS.TO, COOP, CRS, CWAN, CWST, CYBR, DUOL, EHC, ERJ, EVR, FRPT, FTI, GKOS, ITCI, KKR, LITE, OLLI, PRS, RKLB, WAY | aerospace, AI, Biotech, growth, healthcare, small cap, technology |
WAY RKLB BBIO |
Invesco Discovery Fund declined 12.16% in Q1 2025, underperforming its benchmark due to stock selection challenges and AI-related volatility. Policy uncertainty from the Trump administration created headwinds, prompting more conservative positioning. Despite near-term challenges, the team remains focused on premier growth compounders benefiting from technology-driven disruption across the global economy. |
| Mar 12 2025 | 2024 Q4 | ALAB, AMZN, CLH, CLS, CRS, CYBR, DUOL, EHC, EVR, FIX, INTA, MOD, NVDA, ONTO, PEGA, PI, QTWO, STEP, TMDX, WING | AI, Cloud, growth, semiconductors, small cap, software, technology |
PEGA CVLT INTA |
Invesco Discovery Fund outperformed for 2024 through stock selection in technology and healthcare, despite Q4 underperformance. The team maintains constructive 2025 outlook expecting 2.5-3% GDP growth and moderating inflation. Technology innovation continues creating opportunities in premier growth compounders. Key additions include AI-focused Pegasystems and cloud provider CommVault Systems, while semiconductor connectivity leader Astera Labs drove strong performance. |
| QUARTER | THEMES | TAGS |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q2 |
AIAI-related innovation and infrastructure buildout has remained robust, providing substantial investment opportunities. The fund holds multiple positions benefiting from AI tailwinds, including TTM Technologies and MACOM, which saw strong performance driven by cyclical recovery and structural AI-related demand in high-performance computing. Management views AI infrastructure growth as a key driver for portfolio companies. |
Infrastructure High-performance computing Semiconductors Data Centers |
SemiconductorsThe fund maintains significant exposure to semiconductor companies across the value chain, including chip designers, equipment makers, and foundries. Multiple holdings such as Lattice Semiconductor, Allegro MicroSystems, Onto Innovation, Nova Ltd, and MKS Inc represent concentrated bets on the semiconductor cycle. Performance was strong in Q2, with companies benefiting from both cyclical recovery and structural AI-driven demand. |
Chip designers Semi Equipment Foundries Cyclical recovery | |
Data CentersData center infrastructure is a core investment theme, with holdings like Sterling Infrastructure providing services for data center site development. Sterling reported strong results driven by growth in its E-Infrastructure segment serving data center projects, with order backlog increasing year over year. The fund also added Legence, which is positioned to benefit from AI infrastructure growth through its building systems engineering and maintenance services. |
Infrastructure E-Infrastructure Site development Building systems | |
IndustrialsIndustrial renewal provides abundant investment opportunities according to management. The fund added three new industrial positions: LittelFuse (electrical protection components with improved execution under new leadership), Legence (energy-efficient building systems), and AZZ (hot-dip galvanizing with strong margins and cash flow generation). The industrials sector was a top contributor to relative performance in Q2. |
Industrial renewal Electrical components Building systems Galvanizing | |
Small CapsManagement is encouraged by a broadening of equity market performance to include previously lagging small-cap stocks. The fund sold two positions (TechnipFMC and Carpenter) specifically because their market caps increased beyond the fund's typical investment range, indicating disciplined adherence to the small-cap mandate. The Russell 2000 Growth Index benchmark and 99-position portfolio reflect continued focus on this segment. |
Russell 2000 Market cap discipline Broadening performance | |
BuybacksManagement observes record stock buybacks as a positive indicator for the market environment. This is cited alongside expanding merger and acquisition activity as evidence of corporate confidence and capital deployment that supports their constructive outlook for US equities. |
Capital deployment Corporate confidence Shareholder returns | |
| 2026 Q1 |
AIAI-related innovation and infrastructure build-out has remained robust, driving strong demand for semiconductor equipment and optical connectivity solutions. The fund benefited from AI-driven demand through holdings like Lumentum and Advanced Energy Industries. |
Infrastructure Semiconductors Optical Innovation Equipment |
Semiconductor CycleThe semiconductor equipment industry experienced strong demand due to robust AI spending. Companies like Advanced Energy Industries and Onto Innovation benefited from this trend, with Tower Semiconductor announcing increased fabrication facility capacity. |
Equipment Foundries Capacity Manufacturing Demand | |
Industrial PolicyIndustrial renewal provides abundant investment opportunities according to the managers. The fund maintains significant exposure to industrials with companies like Sterling Infrastructure and Curtiss-Wright Corp in the portfolio. |
Renewal Infrastructure Manufacturing Policy Investment | |
| 2025 Q4 |
HousingStructural housing shortage in the US with rising millennial household formation. Higher mortgage rates reduce existing home supply, benefiting new homebuilders and their suppliers. BLDR positioned to benefit from this dynamic with value-add business representing 40%+ of revenue. |
Homebuilders Building Materials Millennials Mortgage Rates |
Metallurgical CoalSignificant underinvestment in metallurgical coal needed for worldwide steel consumption, particularly in Asia and India where high-grade met coal resources are limited. HCC completing capital investment cycle and positioned to generate substantial free cash flow. |
Steel Asia India Capital Investment | |
EnergySignificant underinvestment in natural gas, oil and thermal coal which are necessary for world economies to function and grow. While renewables will play increasing role, the change will occur over decades. Offshore capital commitments expected to rebound in next 1-2 years. |
Natural Gas Oil Offshore Underinvestment | |
Regional BanksFlagstar has exceptional management ahead of the game in turning their business around. Trading at 67% of conservatively marked balance sheet versus similar banks at 140-160% of tangible book value. Turnaround progressing well with first profitable quarter reported. |
Turnaround Management Valuation Balance Sheet | |
AIMany businesses are transforming to benefit from investor excitement with questionable business plans but intense stock promotion. While AI will have impact, we are still very early in its lifecycle. Weak business fundamentals becoming more apparent. |
Speculation Business Plans Early Lifecycle Fundamentals | |
Private CreditSpace has become very popular with lots of LP money chasing returns. Some sponsors have paid extremely high prices and lent on unfavorable terms. Many have lent into AI/data-center space to businesses with questionable futures. |
LP Money High Prices Data Centers Questionable Futures | |
| 2025 Q3 |
AIThe artificial intelligence narrative remained a bullish force during the quarter. The pace of AI-related innovation and infrastructure build-out has remained robust, providing substantial investment opportunities. The fund increased semiconductor capital equipment exposure in anticipation of increased investments fueled by AI. |
Infrastructure Semiconductors Innovation Capital Equipment Build-out |
SemiconductorsThe fund added Advanced Energy Industries to increase semiconductor capital equipment exposure in anticipation of AI-driven investments. TTM Technologies was added as a printed circuit board manufacturer serving AI infrastructure build-out. Lattice Semiconductor was purchased with expectations of revenue growth returning above 20% through new product adoption. |
Capital Equipment PCB Logic Products Revenue Growth AI Infrastructure | |
Infrastructure SpendingIndustrial renewal provides abundant investment opportunities according to the managers. The fund emphasized industrials sector positioning with companies like Primoris Services and Sterling Infrastructure benefiting from utility infrastructure services and specialty construction projects. |
Industrial Renewal Utility Infrastructure Construction Specialty Services Investment Opportunities | |
| 2025 Q2 |
AIThe artificial intelligence narrative remained a bullish force during the quarter. The pace of AI-related innovation and infrastructure build-out has remained robust. The fund increased semiconductor capital equipment exposure in anticipation of increased investments fueled by AI. |
Infrastructure Semiconductors Innovation Capital Equipment Build-out |
SemiconductorsThe fund added Advanced Energy Industries to increase semiconductor capital equipment exposure. TTM Technologies makes semiconductors used in AI infrastructure build-out. The company is expected to have strong revenue and earnings growth for several years. |
Capital Equipment AI Infrastructure Revenue Growth Earnings Growth Manufacturing | |
Infrastructure SpendingIndustrial renewal provides abundant investment opportunities according to the managers. Primoris is a leading US utility infrastructure services firm with service lines across electric power transmission and delivery, renewable development, gas operations and communications markets. |
Utility Infrastructure Electric Power Renewable Development Communications Industrial Renewal | |
BuybacksThe managers observe record stock buybacks as a supportive factor for their constructive outlook on US equities. This is mentioned alongside strengthening merger and acquisition activity as positive market dynamics. |
Stock Buybacks Market Dynamics US Equities Capital Allocation | |
| 2025 Q1 |
AIThe fund experienced challenges from AI-related volatility, with the secular growth narrative being challenged by DeepSeek developments. Astera Labs declined significantly due to concerns about lower-cost AI models from China affecting the AI infrastructure investment thesis. |
Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Semiconductors Cloud DeepSeek |
BiotechnologyThe fund maintains exposure to biotech companies focused on rare diseases and CNS disorders. Bridgebio Pharma was added for its rare disease focus, particularly heart-related conditions, with better-than-expected drug launch performance. |
Rare Diseases CNS Drug Development Pharmaceuticals Healthcare | |
AerospaceThe fund added Rocket Lab, a US-based aerospace company designing small and medium-class rockets and satellite components. Embraer performed well as a Brazil-based producer of commercial, executive and military aircraft with global customer base. |
Space Satellites Defense Commercial Aviation Rockets | |
Healthcare ITWaystar was added as a health care information service company connecting payors and providers by processing bills and insurance claims. The business is viewed as insulated from reimbursement changes and Washington policy noise. |
Healthcare Software Claims Processing Medical Billing Healthcare Services IT Services | |
| 2024 Q4 |
AITechnology driven innovation has continued to disrupt large portions of the global economy, providing substantial opportunity through investment in premier growth compounders. The fund added Pegasystems which has increasingly integrated artificial intelligence functionality into its products, with newest AI releases representing more than 25% of its bookings. Intapp offers cloud-based and AI-powered software solutions for the financial services industry. |
Artificial Intelligence Software Automation Innovation Technology |
CloudThe fund added CommVault Systems, a data management and protection software company that offers a platform for data security, recovery and cyber resilience, with growth accelerating due to increasing focus on integrating its services into companies' cloud-native workflows and infrastructure. Q2 Holdings offers cloud-based virtual banking solutions and outperformed due to strong quarterly earnings. |
Cloud Computing Data Management Software Infrastructure Banking | |
SemiconductorsAstera Labs provides semiconductor-based connectivity solutions and was the largest contributor to performance, reporting revenue growth that exceeded expectations as customers like NVIDIA and Amazon increased adoption of new products. However, the fund sold Nova which develops monitoring systems for semiconductor manufacturing due to manufacturers cutting spending on wafer equipment from weak electronics demand. |
Semiconductors Connectivity Manufacturing Equipment Electronics |
| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Ticker | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Exchange | Keywords | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Fund Letters | Ronald Zibelli | GH | Guardant Health Inc. | Health Care | Health Care Technology | Bull | NASDAQ | diagnostics, Genomics, growth, liquid biopsy, Oncology | Login |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Fund Letters | Ronald Zibelli | EHC | Encompass Health Corp. | Health Care | Health Care Facilities | Bull | New York Stock Exchange | Demographics, Healthcare services, Hospitals, Medicare, Rehabilitation | Login |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Fund Letters | Invesco Discovery Fund | TXRH | Texas Roadhouse | Consumer Discretionary | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | Bear | NASDAQ | beef prices, Casual Dining, Commodity Inflation, margin pressure, Restaurant Economics | Login |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Fund Letters | Invesco Discovery Fund | QTWO | Q2 Holdings | Information Technology | Software | Neutral | NYSE | Customer Consolidation, digital banking, financial technology, M&A risk, portfolio optimization | Login |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Fund Letters | Invesco Discovery Fund | LSCC | Lattice Semiconductor | Information Technology | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | Bull | NASDAQ | Inventory Cycle, product innovation, Programmable Logic, Revenue Growth, Semiconductor Recovery | Login |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Fund Letters | Invesco Discovery Fund | AEIS | Advanced Energy Industries | Information Technology | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | Bull | NASDAQ | AI infrastructure, Capital equipment, power solutions, Precision Technology, semiconductor equipment | Login |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Fund Letters | Invesco Discovery Fund | TTMI | TTM Technologies | Information Technology | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | Bull | NASDAQ | AI infrastructure, manufacturing, Multi-year Growth, Printed Circuit Boards, Semiconductor Components | Login |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Fund Letters | Invesco Discovery Fund | CLS | Celestica | Information Technology | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | Neutral | NYSE | AI revenue, Electronics Manufacturing, market share gains, Size Constraints, supply chain | Login |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Fund Letters | Invesco Discovery Fund | RKLB | Rocket Lab USA Inc | Industrials | Aerospace & Defense | Bull | NASDAQ | Aerospace, Commercial Space, government contracts, Proven Execution, Rocket Manufacturing, Satellite Components, Small Satellite Launch, Space Technology | Login |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Fund Letters | Invesco Discovery Fund | BBIO | BridgeBio Pharma Inc | Health Care | Biotechnology | Bull | NASDAQ | biotechnology, Commercial Launch, drug approval, Genetic Diseases, Heart Disease, Orphan drugs, rare diseases, Specialty pharma | Login |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Fund Letters | Invesco Discovery Fund | WAY | Waystar | Health Care | Health Care Technology | Bull | NASDAQ | Billing Services, Claims Processing, Defensive growth, healthcare infrastructure, Healthcare IT, Healthcare Technology, Revenue Cycle Management, SaaS | Login |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Fund Letters | Invesco Discovery Fund | PEGA | Pegasystems Inc | Information Technology | Application Software | Bull | NASDAQ | AI integration, Customer Engagement, Digital transformation, Enterprise software, growth, SaaS, workflow automation | Login |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Fund Letters | Invesco Discovery Fund | CVLT | CommVault Systems | Information Technology | Systems Software | Bull | NASDAQ | cloud-native, Cyber Resilience, cybersecurity, Data Management, Data Protection, Enterprise software, growth | Login |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Fund Letters | Invesco Discovery Fund | INTA | Intapp Inc | Information Technology | Application Software | Bull | NASDAQ | AI-powered, cloud-based, Deal Activity, Financial Services Software, IPO, M&A, professional services | Login |
| TICKER | COMMENTARY |
|---|---|
| BTSG | BrightSpring Health Services Inc is the fund's largest holding at 2.53% of total market value. |
| MKSI | MKS Inc is the fund's second largest holding at 2.40% of total market value. MKS Inc returned 93.70% during the quarter and contributed 1.29% to the fund's return. |
| TTMI | TTM Technologies Inc is the fund's third largest holding at 2.21% of total market value. TTM Technologies is a global manufacturer of printed circuit boards and radio frequency components. During the quarter, management reported strong quarterly earnings and the stock price benefited from both cyclical recovery and structural tailwinds tied to AI and high-performance computing. TTM Technologies returned 91.97% and was the largest contributor to absolute return for the quarter, contributing 1.97% to the fund's return. |
| LSCC | Lattice Semiconductor Corp is the fund's fourth largest holding at 2.21% of total market value. |
| ALGM | Allegro MicroSystems Inc is the fund's fifth largest holding at 2.06% of total market value. |
| ONTO | Onto Innovation Inc is the fund's sixth largest holding at 2.01% of total market value. |
| LGND | Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc is the fund's seventh largest holding at 2.00% of total market value. |
| GH | Guardant Health Inc is the fund's eighth largest holding at 1.93% of total market value. |
| ESE | ESCO Technologies Inc is the fund's ninth largest holding at 1.88% of total market value. |
| NVMI | Nova Ltd is the fund's tenth largest holding at 1.77% of total market value. |
| LFUS | LittelFuse is an industrial technology company that makes electrical protection, sensing and power control components. Under new leadership, the company has focused on improving execution through commercial strategy enhancements, portfolio and operational optimization, and a more disciplined approach to capital allocation and acquisitions. The fund added this position during the quarter. |
| STRL | Sterling Infrastructure provides infrastructure services for data centers, transportation and building foundations. Management reported results that exceeded expectations, driven primarily by growth in its E-Infrastructure segment, which serves data center and semiconductor site-development projects. The company's order backlog increased year over year, and management raised full-year 2026 guidance. Sterling Infrastructure returned 106.09% during the quarter and contributed 1.78% to the fund's return, making it the second largest contributor to absolute return. |
| MTSI | MACOM designs and manufactures high-performance semiconductor components. During the quarter, management reported strong quarterly earnings and the stock price also benefited from both cyclical recovery and structural tailwinds tied to AI and high-performance computing. MACOM returned 71.28% during the quarter and contributed 1.64% to the fund's return, making it the third largest contributor to absolute return. |
| TSEM | Tower Semiconductor Ltd returned 48.53% during the quarter and contributed 1.40% to the fund's return, making it the fourth largest contributor to absolute return. |
| FIVE | Five Below is a specialty retailer offering trendy, value priced products aimed at tween and teen customers. Although the company delivered strong quarterly results, shares pulled back amid apparent concerns about potential moderation in certain product trends and tougher comparable store sales ahead. Despite these concerns, we believe the business continues to benefit from solid operational momentum and ongoing growth initiatives. Five Below returned -21.31% during the quarter and detracted -0.34% from the fund's return, making it the largest detractor from absolute return. |
| CHRD | Chord Energy is the leading pure-play oil and gas exploration and production operator in the Williston Basin of the Bakken. The US/Iran ceasefire, progress toward ending the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz appeared to weigh on the broader energy sector and the stock. Chord Energy returned -18.89% during the quarter and detracted -0.32% from the fund's return. |
| PRIM | Primoris Services Corporation returned -26.73% during the quarter and detracted -0.27% from the fund's return. |
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