BlackRock® Canada Announces September Cash Distributions for the iShares® ETFs


TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the September 2018 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the TSX which pay on a monthly or quarterly basis. Unitholders of record of a fund on September 20, 2018 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of that fund on September 28, 2018.

Details regarding the “per unit” distribution amounts are as follows:

Fund NameFund TickerCash Distribution Per Unit ($)
iShares Balanced Income CorePortfolioTM Index ETFCBD0.061
iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETFCBH0.053
iShares Balanced Growth CorePortfolioTM Index ETFCBN0.037
iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETFCBO0.041
iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETFCDZ0.109
iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETFCEW0.027
iShares Global Real Estate Index ETFCGR0.172
iShares U.S. High Yield Fixed Income Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)CHB0.089
iShares International Fundamental Index ETFCIE0.102
iShares Global Infrastructure Index ETFCIF0.151
iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETFCLF0.038
iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETFCLG0.045
iShares US Fundamental Index ETFCLU0.142
iShares US Fundamental Index ETFCLU.C0.148
iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETFCPD0.049
iShares Canadian Fundamental Index ETFCRQ0.105
iShares Short Duration High Income ETF (CAD-Hedged)CSD0.077
iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)CUD0.061
iShares Convertible Bond Index ETFCVD0.073
iShares Emerging Markets Fundamental Index ETFCWO0.804
iShares Global Water Index ETFCWW0.189
iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)CYH0.055
Dynamic iShares Active Tactical Bond ETFDXB0.042
Dynamic iShares Active Canadian Dividend ETFDXC0.040
Dynamic iShares Active Global Financial Services ETFDXF0.100
Dynamic iShares Active Crossover Bond ETFDXO0.057
Dynamic iShares Active Preferred Shares ETFDXP0.072
Dynamic iShares Active Investment Grade Floating Rate ETFDXV0.039
iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETFFIE0.040
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETFXBB0.074
iShares S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index ETFXBM0.034
iShares Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETFXCB0.053
iShares Canadian Growth Index ETFXCG0.153
iShares S&P/TSX SmallCap Index ETFXCS0.092
iShares Canadian Value Index ETFXCV0.213
iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETFXDG0.080
iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XDGH0.077
iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETFXDIV0.084
iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETFXDU0.045
iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XDUH0.043
iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETFXDV0.087
iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XEB0.057
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETFXEG0.064
iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETFXEI0.088
iShares Jantzi Social Index ETFXEN0.160
iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XFA0.072
iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Canada Index ETFXFC0.147
iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor EAFE Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XFF0.175
iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor EAFE Index ETFXFI0.169
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETFXFN0.108
iShares Floating Rate Index ETFXFR0.028
iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor USA Index ETFXFS0.069
iShares Canadian Government Bond Index ETFXGB0.043
iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETFXGD0.000
iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETFXHB0.066
iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XHD0.067
iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETFXHU0.057
iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XHY0.088
iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETFXIC0.209
iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XIG0.062
iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETFXLB0.069
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Materials Index ETFXMA0.032
iShares S&P/TSX Completion Index ETFXMD0.174
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XMS0.083
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA Index ETFXMU0.162
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Canada Index ETFXMV0.233
iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XPF0.066
iShares High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETFXQB0.044
iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETFXRE0.069
iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETFXSB0.054
iShares Conservative Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETFXSC0.044
iShares Conservative Strategic Fixed Income ETFXSE0.049
iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond Index ETFXSH0.044
iShares Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETFXSI0.055
iShares Short Term High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETFXSQ0.034
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETFXST0.124
iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETFXTR0.050
iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)XUH0.091
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETFXUT0.076
iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETFXUU0.101

Estimated September Cash Distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF

The September cash distributions per unit for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF are estimated to be as follows:

Fund NameFund TickerEstimated Cash Distribution Per Unit ($)
iShares Premium Money Market ETFCMR0.044

BlackRock Canada expects to issue a press release on or about September 19, 2018, which will provide the final amounts for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF.

Further information on the iShares Funds can be found at http://www.blackrock.com/ca.

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About iShares ETFs

iShares® is a global leader in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with more than a decade of expertise and commitment to individual and institutional investors of all sizes. With over 800 funds globally across multiple asset classes and strategies and more than US$1.8 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2018, iShares helps clients around the world build the core of their portfolios, meet specific investment goals and implement market views. iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock, trusted to manage more money than any other investment firm1.

1 Based on US$6.3 trillion in AUM as of 6/30/18

iShares® ETFs are managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited. 

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in iShares ETFs.  Please read the relevant prospectus before investing. The funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.  Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional. 

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