TORONTO, July 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the July 2019 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 July 26, 2019 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of that fund on July 31, 2019.

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	0.052
iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index ETF	CBO	0.041
iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF	CDZ	0.103
iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF	CEW	0.038
iShares U.S. High Yield Fixed Income Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	CHB	0.089
iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF	CLF	0.038
iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Government Bond Index ETF	CLG	0.044
iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	CPD	0.053
iShares Short Duration High Income ETF (CAD-Hedged)	CSD	0.078
iShares US Dividend Growers Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	CUD	0.063
iShares Convertible Bond Index ETF	CVD	0.068
iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	CYH	0.074
Dynamic iShares Active Tactical Bond ETF	DXB	0.042
Dynamic iShares Active Canadian Dividend ETF	DXC	0.040
Dynamic iShares Active Crossover Bond ETF	DXO	0.057
Dynamic iShares Active Preferred Shares ETF	DXP	0.072
Dynamic iShares Active Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF	DXV	0.036
iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF	FIE	0.040
iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF	XBB	0.074
iShares Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF	XCB	0.054
iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF	XDG	0.074
iShares Core MSCI Global Quality Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XDGH	0.058
iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF	XDIV	0.075
iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF	XDU	0.048
iShares Core MSCI US Quality Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XDUH	0.046
iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF	XDV	0.090
iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XEB	0.070
iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF	XEI	0.091
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Financials Index ETF	XFN	0.104
iShares Floating Rate Index ETF	XFR	0.031
iShares Canadian Government Bond Index ETF	XGB	0.043
iShares Global Government Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XGGB	0.029
iShares Canadian HYBrid Corporate Bond Index ETF	XHB	0.066
iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XHD	0.065
iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF	XHU	0.050
iShares U.S. High Yield Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XHY	0.087
iShares U.S. IG Corporate Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XIG	0.062
iShares Core Canadian Long Term Bond Index ETF	XLB	0.067
iShares S&P/TSX North American Preferred Stock Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	XPF	0.072
iShares High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF	XQB	0.044
iShares S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index ETF	XRE	0.064
iShares ESG Canadian Aggregate Bond Index ETF	XSAB	0.046
iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF	XSB	0.055
iShares Conservative Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF	XSC	0.044
iShares Conservative Strategic Fixed Income ETF	XSE	0.048
iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond Index ETF	XSH	0.045
iShares Short Term Strategic Fixed Income ETF	XSI	0.052
iShares Short Term High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF	XSQ	0.035
iShares ESG Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF	XSTB	0.040
iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF	XTR	0.050
iShares S&P/TSX Capped Utilities Index ETF	XUT	0.077

Estimated July Cash Distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF

The July 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	0.075

BlackRock Canada expects to issue a press release on or about July 25, 2019, 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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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 800+ exchange traded funds (ETFs) and US$1.9 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2019, 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$6.52 trillion in AUM as of 3/31/19

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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