TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jan. 15, 2015) -
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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 2015 cash distributions for the iShares Funds listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange which pay on a monthly basis. Unitholders of record of a fund on January 27, 2015 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of that fund on January 30, 2015.
Details regarding the "per unit" distribution amounts are as follows:
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Cash
Fund Distribution
Fund Name Ticker Per Unit ($)
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iShares Balanced Income CorePortfolio(TM) ETF CBD 0.05862
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CBD.A 0.03684
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iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Corporate Bond CBH 0.06459
Index ETF
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CBH.A 0.05808
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iShares Balanced Growth CorePortfolio(TM) ETF CBN 0.03064
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CBN.A 0.01557
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index CBO 0.06775
ETF
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CBO.A 0.05952
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iShares S&P(R)/TSX(R) Canadian Dividend CDZ 0.07400
Aristocrats Index ETF
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CDZ.A 0.05596
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iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF CEW 0.02300
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CEW.A 0.03250
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iShares U.S. High Yield Fixed Income Index ETF CHB 0.11100
(CAD-Hedged)
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CHB.A 0.10200
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond CLF 0.05498
Index ETF
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CLF.A 0.04692
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iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Government Bond CLG 0.05463
Index ETF
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CLG.A 0.04669
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index CPD 0.06206
ETF
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CPD.A 0.05424
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iShares Advantaged Short Duration High Income CSD 0.08300
ETF (CAD-Hedged)
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CSD.A 0.07500
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iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD- CUD 0.04375
Hedged)
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CUD.A 0.03285
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iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF CVD 0.08050
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CVD.A 0.07103
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iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF CYH 0.05292
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CYH.A 0.04689
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iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF FIE 0.04000
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FIE.A 0.04000
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iShares Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF XBB 0.07919
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iShares Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF XCB 0.06182
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iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF XDV 0.08298
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iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond XEB 0.06962
Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend XEI 0.08333
Index ETF
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF XFN 0.07373
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iShares Floating Rate Index ETF XFR 0.02020
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iShares Canadian Government Bond Index ETF XGB 0.05020
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iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index XHB 0.08211
ETF
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iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF XHD 0.06866
(CAD-Hedged)
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD- XHY 0.10514
Hedged)
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iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD- XIG 0.05066
Hedged)
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iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF XLB 0.07436
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iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock XPF 0.07449
Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
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iShares Core High Quality Canadian Bond Index XQB 0.05078
ETF
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XQB.A 0.04233
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF XRE 0.06862
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iShares Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF XSB 0.06319
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iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + XSH 0.05459
Maple Bond Index ETF
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iShares Core Short Term High Quality Canadian XSQ 0.04092
Bond Index ETF
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iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF XTR 0.06000
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF XUT 0.05911
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The January cash distributions per unit for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF are estimated to be as follows:
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Estimated
Fund Cash Distribution
Fund Name Ticker Per Unit ($)
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iShares Premium Money Market ETF CMR 0.03621
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CMR.A 0.02551
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BlackRock Canada expects to issue a press release on January 26, 2015, 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 leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide. At September 30, 2014, BlackRock's AUM was US$4.525 trillion. BlackRock helps clients meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares(R) (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(R). Headquartered in New York City, as of September 30, 2014, the firm had approximately 12,100 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, 2014, 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.
iShares(R) Funds are managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited.
Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in iShares Funds. 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
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