Dividend history
iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF
XHU.TO
Recent payments
$0.0720CAD
Ex: Aug 26, 2026
Pay: Aug 31
$0.0720CAD
Ex: Jul 28, 2026
Pay: Jul 31
$0.0770CAD
Ex: Jun 25, 2026
$0.0770CAD
Ex: May 21, 2026
$0.0770CAD
Ex: Apr 27, 2026
$0.0780CAD
Ex: Mar 26, 2026
$0.0780CAD
Ex: Feb 24, 2026
$0.0780CAD
Ex: Jan 27, 2026
$0.0780CAD
Ex: Dec 30, 2025
$0.0780CAD
Ex: Nov 19, 2025
Payment day is today!
The iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF (XHU.TO) is distributing a dividend of CA$0.072 today, August 31, 2026. This follows the ex-dividend date of August 26, 2026, meaning that anyone who owned shares before this date will receive this cash distribution.
Investor takeaway: For Canadian retail investors, you can choose to receive this dividend in cash or reinvest it, depending on your investment strategy. Holding XHU.TO in a TFSA or RRSP might offer some tax benefits on this income.
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iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF
XHU.TO
XHU.TO
iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$211.66M
Div. yield
228.00%
52W high
$42.21
52W low
$33.42
Beta
0.24
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Dividend Amount: CA$0.072
This monthly dividend remains the same as the previous payment, showing a consistent distribution approach.
Dividend Details
The iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF pays a monthly dividend of CA$0.072 today. This payment matches the last distribution, indicating stability in the fund's dividend policy. Investors who held shares before the ex-dividend date on August 26, 2026, will receive this payment today.
Payment and Record Dates
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The record date for this dividend was August 26, 2026. This date determines which shareholders are eligible to receive the dividend. The declaration date was August 19, 2026, when the fund announced this dividend payment.
Dividend History
The iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index ETF has a solid dividend history, with 37 payments made over about three years. This includes six dividend increases, showing the fund's commitment to delivering value to its investors.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | XHU.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.072 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-08-26 |
| Record | 2026-08-26 |
| Payment | 2026-08-31 |
| Declared | 2026-08-19 |
| Trailing yield | 228.00% |
| Stock page | XHU.TO dividend history |
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