BlackRock(R) Canada Announces January Cash Distributions for the iShares(R) ETFs


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BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK), today announced the January 2016 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange which pay on a monthly basis. Unitholders of record of a fund on January 26, 2016 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of that fund on January 29, 2016.

Details regarding the "per unit" distribution amounts are as follows:

Fund Name Fund Ticker Cash Distribution
Per Unit ($)
iShares Balanced Income CorePortfolio™ ETF CBD 0.06810
CBD.A 0.04262
iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF CBH 0.06160
CBH.A 0.05389
iShares Balanced Growth CorePortfolio™ ETF CBN 0.04633
CBN.A 0.01958
iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF CBO 0.05042
CBO.A 0.04149
iShares S&P®/TSX® Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF CDZ 0.07874
CDZ.A 0.06106
iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF CEW 0.02600
CEW.A 0.03250
iShares U.S. High Yield Fixed Income Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) CHB 0.09713
CHB.A 0.08909
iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF CLF 0.04928
CLF.A 0.04112
iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF CLG 0.05271
CLG.A 0.04406
iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF CPD 0.05400
CPD.A 0.05057
iShares Advantaged Short Duration High Income ETF (CAD-Hedged) CSD 0.07692
CSD.A 0.06853
iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) CUD 0.06572
CUD.A 0.04369
iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF CVD 0.07072
CVD.A 0.06122
iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) CYH 0.05420
CYH.A 0.04767
iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF FIE 0.04000
FIE.A 0.04000
iShares Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF XBB 0.07550
iShares Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF XCB 0.05810
iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF XDV 0.08463
iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XEB 0.07065
iShares Core S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF XEI 0.08707
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF XFN 0.08605
iShares Floating Rate Index ETF XFR 0.01244
iShares Canadian Government Bond Index ETF XGB 0.04771
iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF XHB 0.07605
iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XHD 0.06423
iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF XHU 0.05504
iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XHY 0.09770
iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XIG 0.05838
iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF XLB 0.07197
iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) XPF 0.07415
iShares Core High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF XQB 0.04726
XQB.A 0.03775
iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF XRE 0.07550
iShares Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF XSB 0.05737
iShares Conservative Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF XSC 0.05512
iShares Conservative Strategic Fixed Income ETF XSE 0.06571
iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond Index ETF XSH 0.05195
iShares Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF XSI 0.05841
iShares Core Short Term High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF XSQ 0.03877
iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF XTR 0.05000
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF XUT 0.06817

Estimated January Cash Distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF

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

Fund Name Fund Ticker Estimated Cash
Distribution Per Unit ($)
iShares Premium Money Market ETF CMR 0.01314
CMR.A 0.00292

BlackRock Canada expects to issue a press release on or about January 25, 2016, which will provide the final amounts for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF.

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

About BlackRock

BlackRock is a global leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients. At September 30, 2015, BlackRock's AUM was US $4.506 trillion. BlackRock helps clients around the world meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®. As of September 30, 2015, the firm had approximately 12,900 employees in more than 30 countries and a major presence in key global markets, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and Africa. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.blackrock.com/ca / Twitter: @BlackRockCA / Blog: www.blackrockblog.com/can.

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 700 funds globally across multiple asset classes and strategies and more than US $1 trillion in assets under management as of September 30, 2015, 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 firm.[1]

[1]Based on US $4.506 trillion in AUM as of 9/30/15.

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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