At a glance
BSCW charges 0.1% a year, below the 0.11% average of the 7 funds most like it (the 7th cheapest of 8). It has $1.56B in assets, the 8th largest of that group; it paid 4.85% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, monthly. Over the past year it returned −1.4% with distributions reinvested, 7th of those 8 funds; over three years it returned +6.9% a year. Its ten largest positions make up 9.9% of the fund, out of 326 in all.
The short version
Invesco BulletShares 2032 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCW) holds US-dollar investment-grade corporate bonds that mature in 2032. It is set to close on or about December 15, 2032 and pay out its remaining assets in cash. Because of that fixed end date, it behaves more like a single bond than a typical bond fund. It charges 0.10% a year. That is slightly below the 0.11% average of similar funds but above the 0.03%–0.04% charged by the cheapest ones.
Price history
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BSCW -1.4% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSCW official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2024 | — | +2.45% | — | — | — | +5.01% |
| BSCW price data to Oct 27, 2026 | -1.4% | -1.4% | +6.9% | — | — | +4.5% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, BSCW returned -1.4%, 7th of 8 among similar funds.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2024 (+2.2%); its best was 2023 (+9.3%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 8.3% (Feb 2, 2023 to Oct 19, 2023), recovered by Dec 7, 2023.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | -1.4% | — |
| 2025 | +8.9% | — |
| 2024 | +2.2% | +2.45% |
| 2023 | +9.3% | +8.85% |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Before this security existed |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Before this security existed |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.8000 | |
| 2025 | $0.9800 | -3.0% |
| 2024 | $1.0100 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $0.9900 |
What's inside
As of Aug 31, 2026, the fund held 326 securities; the ten largest made up 9.93% of assets, and 3.18% sat in cash and money-market holdings.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc. Bonds and notes | 1.36% | |
| Verizon Communications Inc. Bonds and notes | 1.31% | |
| AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust Bonds and notes | 1.28% | |
| Oracle Corp. Bonds and notes | 0.98% | |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. Bonds and notes | 0.98% | |
| Amazon.com, Inc. Bonds and notes | 0.83% | |
| Sprint Capital Corp. Bonds and notes | 0.82% | |
| Oracle Corp. Bonds and notes | 0.80% | |
| Amazon.com, Inc. Bonds and notes | 0.79% | |
| Ford Motor Co. Bonds and notes | 0.78% | |
| AT&T Inc. Bonds and notes | 0.76% | |
| Block, Inc. Bonds and notes | 0.72% | |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) Bonds and notes | 0.69% | |
| Broadcom Inc. Bonds and notes | 0.67% | |
| Haleon US Capital LLC Bonds and notes | 0.66% |
By country
United States 89.43%Canada 5.17%Ireland 1.28%Japan 1.03%Luxembourg 0.57%By issuer
Companies 98.51%The bonds mature in 5.7 years on average (weighted by size), with an average coupon of 4.36%.
Source: N-PORT holdings report as of Aug 31, 2026. Cash, money-market funds and derivatives are shown separately from the securities list.What changed recently
- Over the three months to Aug 31, 2026, investors added a net $146.6M (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +0.06%, -0.87%, +0.07%.
How it works
BSCW aims to match the Invesco BulletShares USD Corporate Bond 2032 Index. Invesco Indexing LLC, an Invesco affiliate, builds the index. It starts with US dollar bonds from companies based in the US, Canada, Western Europe or Japan. A bond qualifies if it matures in 2032 (or is likely to be called, meaning repaid early, in 2032). It must also pay fixed taxable interest, carry a higher-quality, investment-grade rating (at least BBB- or Baa3) and have at least $500 million outstanding.
Bonds are weighted by market value, with each issuer capped at 5% at the monthly rebalance. The fund uses sampling, holding a representative mix rather than every bond, and keeps at least 80% of assets in index bonds. It generally holds each bond until it matures, is called or leaves the index. As of October 31, 2025, the index had 302 bonds.
In 2032 the index adds no new bonds and rebalances only through June. Over the final six months, as bonds mature, the fund shifts into cash equivalents such as Treasury bills. It is set to close on or about December 15, 2032, and pay out its net assets in cash. The board can change that date. The payout amount is not fixed, and the fund does not follow a target date fund's gradual glide toward safer assets.
What it really costs
- BSCW charges 0.1% a year, versus an average of 0.11% for the similar funds below (7th of 8, cheapest first).
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $10 in the first year and $129 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSCW | $10 | $32 | $57 | $129 |
Structure and tax notes
- Bond prices move opposite to interest rates; the longer the maturities it holds, the more its price reacts to rate changes.
In a retirement portfolio
It pays monthly income from investment-grade corporate bonds and returns its money in cash around a known date in late 2032.
BSCW could provide monthly income from high-grade corporate bonds with a set end date. Its trailing 12-month yield was 4.85% as of October 27, 2026, though monthly payments vary. The fund launched in September 2022, so it was not around for the 2008, 2020 or 2022 market drops. Its deepest decline was 8.3%, from February 2 to October 19, 2023. It recovered by December 7, 2023, about 1.6 months later. Its weakest calendar year, 2024, still returned 2.45%. Even with a fixed end date, someone forced to sell shares when bond prices fall could lock in a loss before 2032. The fund costs 0.10% a year, which is $57 over five years on $10,000 in the SEC's standard example. Past results don't predict the future, and a plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Investors with a known 2032 expense, since the fund plans to close and return cash on or about December 15, 2032.
- Income seekers wanting monthly payouts from investment-grade company bonds; the past year's payouts equaled 4.85% of the share price as of October 27, 2026.
- Investors staggering bond maturities by year; the top 10 holdings, led by Meta, Verizon and AerCap, made up 9.93% as of August 31, 2026.
Look elsewhere if
- Cost-focused investors: the 0.10% expense ratio is higher than most similar funds, such as SPIB at 0.04% and VCIT at 0.03%.
- Anyone needing a guaranteed sum at maturity: the final cash payout is not predetermined, and yield drifts toward cash rates in the last year.
- Investors uneasy with rate-driven price swings: it fell 8.3% between February and October 2023 and lost 1.4% in the year to October 27, 2026.
Close alternatives
Matched by bond funds with the closest average maturity and issuer mix (N-PORT).
| Fund | Avg. maturity | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSCW this fund | 5.7 yrs | 0.1% | $1.56B | -1.4% | +6.9% |
| SPIB SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate … | 5.6 yrs | 0.04% | $11.57B | 0.0% | +6.1% |
| USHY iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond… | 5.4 yrs | 0.08% | $28.59B | +1.2% | +7.7% |
| HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond E… | 5.4 yrs | 0.49% | $16.19B | +0.9% | +7.4% |
| VCSH Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | 3.5 yrs | 0.03% | $51.74B | +1.9% | +5.7% |
| IGSB iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate… | 3.7 yrs | 0.04% | $23.46B | +1.5% | +5.4% |
| VCIT Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond E… | 8.2 yrs | 0.03% | $72.04B | -0.6% | +7.1% |
| SCHI Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF | 8.1 yrs | 0.03% | $11.60B | -1.8% | +6.9% |
Questions investors ask
What happens when BSCW matures in 2032?
The fund is set to close on or about December 15, 2032, and pay its net assets to shareholders in cash. The fund's board can change that date. During 2032 the index stops adding bonds. In the final six months, maturing bonds are replaced with cash and cash-like holdings such as Treasury bills, so the yield drifts toward cash rates. Unlike a single bond, the fund does not promise a set amount at the end.
Does BSCW pay monthly dividends?
Yes. BSCW pays distributions monthly, funded by interest from its bonds. Over the 12 months to October 27, 2026, it paid about $0.96 per share, a trailing yield of 4.85%. The average coupon on its bonds was 4.34% as of May 31, 2026. The prospectus says payments will vary over time. In the fund's final year, income is likely to fall as bonds mature and the money moves into cash.
What's the difference between BSCW and SPIB?
Both hold intermediate-term investment-grade corporate bonds, and SPIB is BSCW's closest match by maturity and issuer mix. The key difference is that SPIB never matures; it keeps replacing bonds as they age. BSCW ends around December 15, 2032. SPIB is cheaper at 0.04% a year versus 0.10%, and much larger. As of October 27, 2026, BSCW's three-year annual return was 6.9% versus 6.1% for SPIB. Over one year, BSCW returned -1.4% and SPIB 0%.
Can you lose money in BSCW?
Yes. Its bonds are investment grade, but the fund's price moves with interest rates and credit conditions. When rates rise, bond prices generally fall. Its deepest drop was 8.3% in 2023, and it returned -1.4% over the year to October 27, 2026. Holding until the fund closes reduces the effect of interim price swings but does not remove it, and defaults or early bond calls can also reduce returns.
What does BSCW hold?
As of May 31, 2026, BSCW held 316 corporate bonds, and its 10 largest positions made up 10.3% of the fund. The biggest were bonds from Meta Platforms (1.4%), Verizon (1.4%), AerCap (1.3%) and Oracle (1.0%). Meta, Oracle and Amazon each had two bonds in the top ten. About 89% of the portfolio was in US companies and 5.5% in Canadian ones, with smaller amounts in Ireland, Japan and Europe.