iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF - CDZ

ETF Overview

iShares fund aims to tracks the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index, less fees and expenses.

To qualify, securities must:

be stock or income trust listed on the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) and in the S&P Canada Broad Market Index
have increased ordinary cash dividends every year for 5 years, but can maintain the same dividend for a maximum of 2 consecutive years within that 5-year period
have a minimum C$ 300 million float-adjusted market cap

Additional Index Information

Since 1956, dividends have notably contributed 30% of the total equity return of the S&P/TSX Composite index, while capital gains accounted for the remaining 70%.

The S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats index captures both sustainable dividend income and capital appreciation potential which are both key factors in investors' total return expectations.

Key ETF Data

Fundamentals
Category (main)	Canadian Equity Income
Underlying Index	S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index
ETF Structure	Passive type. Endeavours to return the Index return before fees/costs
Asset Class	Equity Income
Region	Canada
Issuer	iShares Canada by Blackrock
ETF Home Page	Available here

Fund Facts
Inception Date	7 Sept 2006
Total Holdings	75
Distribution Frequency	Monthly
Leverage	None
Significant Currency Exposure	No
Currency Hedging	Not applicable

Fees
Management Fee	0.60%
Management Expense Ratio (MER)	0.66%

Trading Information
Ticker	CDZ
Exchange	TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange)
Currency	CAD

Eligibility
Eligibility *	RRSP, RRIF, RESP, TFSA, DPSP, RDSP
DRIP available **	Yes
PACC Plan available **	Yes
SWP available **	Yes

* Always check eligibility with your plan operator as plans and accounts can differ

** Not all brokers can facilitate these plans. Check with your broker.

Current Price, Fund Performance, Yield, NAV, Charts etc

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