BlackRock(R) Announces March Cash Distributions for the iShares(R) ETFs

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 11, 2015) -

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BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. BLK, today announced the March 2015 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange which pay on a monthly or quarterly basis. Unitholders of record of a fund on March 20, 2015 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of that fund on March 31, 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) CBD 0.05862
Index ETF
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CBD.A 0.03684
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iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Corporate Bond CBH 0.06580
Index ETF
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CBH.A 0.05603
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iShares Balanced Growth CorePortfolio(TM) CBN 0.03064
Index ETF
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CBN.A 0.01557
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index CBO 0.06519
ETF
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CBO.A 0.05774
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iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats CDZ 0.07400
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 Global Real Estate Index ETF CGR 0.15768
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CGR.A 0.12135
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iShares U.S. High Yield Fixed Income Index ETF CHB 0.11341
(CAD-Hedged)
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CHB.A 0.09684
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iShares International Fundamental Index ETF CIE 0.07474
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CIE.A 0.03465
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iShares Global Infrastructure Index ETF CIF 0.15291
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CIF.A 0.10532
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iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond CLF 0.05373
Index ETF
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CLF.A 0.04530
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iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Government Bond CLG 0.05765
Index ETF
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CLG.A 0.04470
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iShares US Fundamental Index ETF CLU 0.11893
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CLU.A 0.04931
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CLU.B 0.04816
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CLU.C 0.09758
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iShares S&P/TSX Global Mining Index ETF CMW 0.07776
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CMW.A 0.04145
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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 Canadian Fundamental Index ETF CRQ 0.09706
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CRQ.A 0.06278
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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 0.07751
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CVD.A 0.06474
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iShares Emerging Markets Fundamental Index ETF CWO 0.12643
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CWO.A 0.05064
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iShares Global Water Index ETF CWW 0.06114
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CWW.A 0.01152
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iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF CYH 0.05292
(CAD-Hedged)
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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 0.07473
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iShares S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index ETF XBM 0.03687
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iShares Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF XCB 0.05900
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iShares Canadian Growth Index ETF XCG 0.06123
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iShares S&P/TSX SmallCap Index ETF XCS 0.09572
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iShares Canadian Value Index ETF XCV 0.18994
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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 S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF XEG 0.08041
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend XEI 0.08333
Index ETF
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iShares Jantzi Social Index ETF XEN 0.13725
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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 0.01951
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iShares Canadian Government Bond Index ETF XGB 0.05000
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iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF XGD 0.01308
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iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index XHB 0.07671
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 Dividend Equity Index ETF XHU 0.05417
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iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF CAD- XHY 0.09790
Hedged)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index XIC 0.16255
ETF
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iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD- XIG 0.05066
Hedged)
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iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF XIU 0.14998
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iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF XLB 0.07209
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Materials Index ETF XMA 0.06235
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iShares S&P/TSX Completion Index ETF XMD 0.16411
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iShares MSCI USA Minimum Volatility Index ETF XMU 0.09914
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iShares MSCI Canada Minimum Volatility Index XMV 0.19910
ETF
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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 0.04951
ETF
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XQB.A 0.03976
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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 0.06132
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iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + XSH 0.05340
Maple Bond Index ETF
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iShares Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF XSI 0.06656
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iShares Core Short Term High Quality Canadian XSQ 0.04073
Bond Index ETF
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index XST 0.05592
ETF
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iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF XTR 0.06000
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iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF XUH 0.06437
(CAD-Hedged)
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iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF XUT 0.05911
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iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF XUU 0.05400
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The March cash distributions per unit for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF are estimated to be as follows:




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Estimated
Cash
Fund Distribution
Fund Name Ticker Per Unit ($)
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iShares Premium Money Market ETF CMR 0.01824
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CMR.A 0.00879
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BlackRock Canada expects to issue a press release on March 19, 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 December 31, 2014, BlackRock's AUM was US$4.652 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 December 31, 2014, the firm had approximately 12,200 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 December 31, 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) 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Contact for Media:
Maeve Hannigan
416-643-4058
Maeve.Hannigan @blackrock.com

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