BlackRock : reg; Canada Announces October Cash Distributions for the iShares® ETFs

TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the October 2020 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the TSX or NEO which pay on a monthly basis. Unitholders of record of a fund on October 27, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of that fund on October 30, 2020.

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

Fund Name	Fund Ticker	Cash Distribution Per Unit ($)
iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF	CBH	0.046
iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF	CBO	0.041
iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF	CDZ	0.080
iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF	CEW	0.042
iShares U.S. High Yield Fixed Income Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	CHB	0.077
iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF	CLF	0.030
iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF	CLG	0.040
iShares Premium Money Market ETF	CMR	0.000
iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	CPD	0.050
iShares Short Duration High Income ETF (CAD-Hedged)	CSD	0.067
iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	CUD	0.081
iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF	CVD	0.065
iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	CYH	0.064
Dynamic Active Tactical Bond ETF	DXB	0.042
Dynamic Active Canadian Dividend ETF	DXC	0.040
Dynamic Active Crossover Bond ETF	DXO	0.057
Dynamic Active Preferred Shares ETF	DXP	0.072
Dynamic Active Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF	DXV	0.032
iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF	FIE	0.040
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF	XBB	0.070
iShares Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF	XCB	0.052
iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF	XDG	0.063
iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF(1)	XDG.U	0.048
iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XDGH	0.062
iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF	XDIV	0.078
iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF	XDU	0.053
iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF(1)	XDU.U	0.040
iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XDUH	0.052
iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF	XDV	0.085
iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XEB	0.048
iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF	XEI	0.075
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF	XFN	0.119
iShares Floating Rate Index ETF	XFR	0.006
iShares Canadian Government Bond Index ETF	XGB	0.040
iShares Global Government Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XGGB	0.028
iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF	XHB	0.063
iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XHD	0.079
iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF	XHU	0.064
iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XHY	0.077
iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XIG	0.051
iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF	XLB	0.065
iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XPF	0.068
iShares High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF	XQB	0.043
iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF	XRE	0.052
iShares ESG Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF	XSAB	0.043
iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF	XSB	0.050
iShares Conservative Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF	XSC	0.039
iShares Conservative Strategic Fixed Income ETF	XSE	0.046
iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate Bond Index ETF	XSH	0.043
iShares Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF	XSI	0.044
iShares Short Term High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF	XSQ	0.033
iShares ESG Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF	XSTB	0.033
iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF	XTR	0.050
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF	XUT	0.086
(1) Distribution per unit amounts are USD for XDG.U, XDU.U

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

About BlackRock

BlackRock’s purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. As of September 30, 2020, the firm managed approximately US$7.81 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit www.blackrock.com/corporate | Twitter: @BlackRockCA

About iShares ETFs
iShares unlocks opportunity across markets to meet the evolving needs of investors. With more than twenty years of experience, a global line-up of 900+ exchange traded funds (ETFs) and US$2.32 trillion in assets under management as of September 30, 2020, iShares continues to drive progress for the financial industry. 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$7.81 trillion in AUM as of 9/30/20

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.  

Contact for Media:                
Maeve Hannigan                                                                
T – 416-643-4058                
Email: [e-mail]

Source: Gestion d’actifs BlackRock Canada Limitée (iShares)

2020 GlobeNewswire, Inc., source Press Releases