BlackRock Canada announced February 2025 cash distributions for various iShares ETFs, payable on February 28, 2025.
Quiver AI Summary
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited has announced the cash distributions for February 2025 for various iShares ETFs listed on the TSX and Cboe Canada that pay monthly, including XIU. Unitholders of record by February 25 will receive these distributions on February 28. The release provides specific "per unit" distribution amounts for multiple funds, with various ETFs offering distributions ranging from $0.009 to $0.275. Additionally, an estimated cash distribution for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF is set at $0.124 per unit, with final amounts to be confirmed around February 24. More information about the iShares Funds is available on BlackRock's website.
Potential Positives
- Announcement of cash distributions for a wide range of iShares ETFs demonstrates BlackRock Canada's commitment to providing ongoing returns to investors.
- The press release details specific per-unit cash distribution amounts for multiple funds, showcasing transparency and clarity in communication with unitholders.
- BlackRock Canada indicates a future press release that will provide final amounts for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF, suggesting ongoing engagement and updates for investors.
- Overall, the iShares ETFs under BlackRock's management have significant assets (US$4.2 trillion), enhancing the company's credibility and appeal to prospective investors.
Potential Negatives
- Press release focuses solely on cash distributions, which may indicate potential concerns about overall performance or investment returns for BlackRock's ETFs.
- Incremental cash distribution amounts may be seen as too low, raising questions about the competitiveness of BlackRock's ETFs compared to others in the market.
FAQ
What are the February 2025 cash distributions for iShares ETFs?
BlackRock Canada has announced cash distributions for various iShares ETFs, with amounts varying by fund.
When will the cash distributions be paid?
Cash distributions will be paid on February 28, 2025, for unitholders of record on February 25, 2025.
How can I find the distribution amounts for specific iShares funds?
The distribution amounts per unit for each fund can be found in the press release or on the BlackRock website.
What is the iShares Premium Money Market ETF distribution estimate?
The estimated cash distribution per unit for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF is $0.124.
Where can I learn more about BlackRock and iShares ETFs?
Additional information about BlackRock and its iShares ETFs can be found on their official website at www.blackrock.com.
Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release distributed by GlobeNewswire. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release here.
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Full Release
TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the February 2025 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the TSX or Cboe Canada which pay on a monthly basis as well as XIU. Unitholders of record of a fund on February 25, 2025 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of that fund on February 28, 2025 .
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 | $0.049 | |
| iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF | CBO | $0.051 | |
| iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF | CDZ | $0.112 | |
| iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF | CEW | $0.059 | |
| iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF | CLF | $0.032 | |
| iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF | CLG | $0.037 | |
| iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF | CPD | $0.058 | |
| iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | CUD | $0.079 | |
| iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF | CVD | $0.072 | |
| iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | CYH | $0.080 | |
| iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF | FIE | $0.040 | |
| iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF | XAGG | $0.105 | |
| iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF ( 1) | XAGG.U | $0.061 | |
| iShares U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | XAGH | $0.091 | |
| iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | XBB | $0.079 | |
| iShares Core Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF | XCB | $0.069 | |
| iShares ESG Advanced Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF | XCBG | $0.119 | |
| iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF | XCBU | $0.121 | |
| iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF ( 1) | XCBU.U | $0.076 | |
| iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF | XDG | $0.061 | |
| iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF ( 1) | XDG.U | $0.042 | |
| iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | XDGH | $0.060 | |
| iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF | XDIV | $0.115 | |
| iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF | XDU | $0.064 | |
| iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF ( 1) | XDU.U | $0.044 | |
| iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | XDUH | $0.059 | |
| iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF | XDV | $0.114 | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | XEB | $0.057 | |
| iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF | XEI | $0.111 | |
| iShares Core Canadian 15+ Year Federal Bond Index ETF | XFLB | $0.111 | |
| iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF | XFLI | $0.193 | |
| iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF ( 1) | XFLI.U | $0.145 | |
| iShares Flexible Monthly Income ETF (CAD-Hedged) | XFLX | $0.179 | |
| iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF | XFN | $0.140 | |
| iShares Floating Rate Index ETF | XFR | $0.066 | |
| iShares Core Canadian Government Bond Index ETF | XGB | $0.050 | |
| iShares Global Government Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | XGGB | $0.040 | |
| iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF | XHB | $0.074 | |
| iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | XHD | $0.083 | |
| iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF | XHU | $0.080 | |
| iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | XHY | $0.084 | |
| iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | XIG | $0.070 | |
| iShares 1-5 Year U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | XIGS | $0.122 | |
| iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF | XIU | $0.275 | |
| iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF | XLB | $0.062 | |
| iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | XPF | $0.071 | |
| iShares High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF | XQB | $0.053 | |
| iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF | XRE | $0.065 | |
| iShares ESG Aware Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF | XSAB | $0.047 | |
| iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF | XSB | $0.072 | |
| iShares Conservative Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF | XSC | $0.057 | |
| iShares Conservative Strategic Fixed Income ETF | XSE | $0.053 | |
| iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate Bond Index ETF | XSH | $0.060 | |
| iShares ESG Advanced 1-5 Year Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF | XSHG | $0.118 | |
| iShares 1-5 Year U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF | XSHU | $0.127 | |
| iShares 1-5 Year U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF ( 1) | XSHU.U | $0.080 | |
| iShares Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF | XSI | $0.060 | |
| iShares ESG Aware Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF | XSTB | $0.047 | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | XSTH | $0.009 | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond Index ETF | XSTP | $0.010 | |
| iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond Index ETF ( 1) | XSTP.U | $0.007 | |
| iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) | XTLH | $0.117 | |
| iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF | XTLT | $0.125 | |
| iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF ( 1) | XTLT.U | $0.087 | |
| iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF | XTR | $0.040 | |
| iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF | XUT | $0.090 | |
(1 ) Distribution per unit amounts are in U.S. dollars for XAGG.U, XCBU.U, XDG.U, XDU.U, XFLI.U, XSHU.U, XSTP.U, XTLT.U
Estimated February Cash Distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF
The February 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 | $0.124 | |
BlackRock Canada expects to issue a press release on or about
February 24, 2025
, 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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