Invesco CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust's biggest risks in the FY2024 10-K
- Trust performance depends entirely on Swiss Franc exchange rates, deposit interest rates, and operational expenses.
The risks most specific to Invesco CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust
The value of the Shares relates directly to the value of the Swiss Francs held by the Trust. Fluctuations in the price of the Swiss Franc could materially and adversely affect the value of the Shares
Fluctuations in the Swiss Franc exchange rate directly impact the value of the Shares.
If interest earned by the Trust does not exceed the Trust’s expenses, the Trustee will withdraw Swiss Francs from the Trust to pay these excess expenses, which will reduce the amount of Swiss Francs represented by each Share on an ongoing basis and may result in adverse tax consequences for Shareholders
Trust expenses recently exceeded interest earned, requiring the Trustee to withdraw Swiss Francs and reduce share value.
The interest rate paid by the Depository, if any, may not be the best rate available. If the Sponsor determines that the interest rate is inadequate, then its sole recourse is to remove the Depository and terminate the Deposit Accounts
The Depository may not provide the best interest rate available, with termination by the Sponsor as the only recourse.
If the Trust incurs expenses in USD, the Trust would be required to sell Swiss Francs to pay these expenses. The sale of the Trust’s Swiss Francs to pay expenses in USD at a time of low Swiss Franc price could adversely affect the value of the Shares
Selling Swiss Francs to pay USD expenses during low price periods can adversely affect share value.
The Deposit Accounts are not entitled to payment at any office of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. located in the United States
Deposit Accounts are held at the London branch of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and are not entitled to payment in the US.
Shareholders do not have the protections associated with ownership of a demand deposit account insured in the United States by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the protection provided for bank deposits under English law
Shareholders lack FDIC deposit insurance or Financial Services Compensation Scheme protections.
INSOLVENCY OR TERMINATION OF THE DEPOSITORY OR TRUST
Insolvency of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Depository may leave Trust assets inadequate to satisfy claims.
The Depository owes no fiduciary duties to the Trust or the Shareholders, is not required to act in their best interest and could resign or be removed by the Sponsor, which would trigger early termination of the Trust
The Depository owes no fiduciary duties to the Trust or Shareholders and can resign upon 90 days' notice.
All 24 risk factors
Headings as the filing states them, in filing order.
Other
- 01The value of the Shares relates directly to the value of the Swiss Francs held by the Trust. Fluctuations in the price of the Swiss Franc could materially and adversely affect the value of the Shares
- 02The Swiss Franc/USD exchange rate, like foreign exchange rates in general, can be volatile and difficult to predict. This volatility could materially and adversely affect the performance of the Shares
- 03If interest earned by the Trust does not exceed the Trust’s expenses, the Trustee will withdraw Swiss Francs from the Trust to pay these excess expenses, which will reduce the amount of Swiss Francs represented by each Share on an ongoing basis and may result in adverse tax consequences for Shareholders
- 04The interest rate paid by the Depository, if any, may not be the best rate available. If the Sponsor determines that the interest rate is inadequate, then its sole recourse is to remove the Depository and terminate the Deposit Accounts
- 05If the Trust incurs expenses in USD, the Trust would be required to sell Swiss Francs to pay these expenses. The sale of the Trust’s Swiss Francs to pay expenses in USD at a time of low Swiss Franc price could adversely affect the value of the Shares
- 06The Shares may trade at a price which is at, above, or below the NAV per Share
- 07Disruptions in the ability to create and redeem Baskets may adversely impact the price of the Shares
- 08Substantial sales of Swiss Francs by the official sector could adversely affect an investment in the Shares
- 09International Armed Conflicts May Result in Volatility in Currency Prices that Could Adversely Affect the Fund's Performance
- 10Pandemics and other public health emergencies could disrupt the global economy and adversely impact the Trust's performance
- 11Changes to United States tariff and trade policies may increase the volatility of foreign exchange rates. This volatility could materially and adversely affect the performance of the Shares
- 12The Deposit Accounts are not entitled to payment at any office of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. located in the United States
- 13Shareholders do not have the protections associated with ownership of a demand deposit account insured in the United States by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the protection provided for bank deposits under English law
- 14Shareholders do not have the protections associated with ownership of shares in an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940
- 15Shareholders do not have the rights enjoyed by investors in certain other financial instruments
- 16Shareholders that are not Authorized Participants may only purchase or sell their Shares in secondary trading markets
- 17INSOLVENCY OR TERMINATION OF THE DEPOSITORY OR TRUST
- 18The License Agreement with The Bank of New York Mellon may be terminated by The Bank of New York Mellon in the event of a material breach. Termination of the License Agreement might lead to early termination and liquidation of the Trust
- 19Shareholders may incur significant fees upon the termination of the Trust
- 20The Depository owes no fiduciary duties to the Trust or the Shareholders, is not required to act in their best interest and could resign or be removed by the Sponsor, which would trigger early termination of the Trust
- 21Redemption orders are subject to rejection by the Trustee under certain circumstances
- 22The liability of the Sponsor and the Trustee under the Depositary Trust Agreement is limited and, except as set forth in the Depositary Trust Agreement, they are not obligated to prosecute any action, suit or other proceeding in respect of any Trust property
- 23The Depositary Trust Agreement may be amended to the detriment of Shareholders without their consent
OTHER RISKS
- 24Due to the increased use of technologies, intentional and unintentional cyber attacks pose operational and information security risks
Other Invesco CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust 10-Ks
- FY2025 10-K risk factors23 risks1 new2 dropped2 reworded
Trust termination due to depositary resignation now carries a standalone risk of significant shareholder currency conversion fees. Pandemic risk was dropped entirely. Tariff risk was updated to highlight specific U.S. actions under the Trump administration.
Filed Mar 02, 2026
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The headings are the filing's own. The one-line readings and the overview are automated and can be wrong: read Item 1A of the 10-K for the exact wording.