Own ASX IOZ or other iShares ETFs? Dividends just announced!

BlackRock has revealed the next lot of distributions for a range of its ASX iShares ETFs.

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Key points
  • BlackRock has announced estimated dividends for ASX iShares ETFs, with payouts scheduled for 19 January and the ex-dividend date set for tomorrow.
  • Notable estimated dividends include iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF at 18.42 cents per unit and iShares S&P/ASX 20 ETF at 19.91 cents per unit.
  • Investors interested in reinvesting dividends can opt into a distribution reinvestment plan (DRP) by 5pm today for automatic reinvestment.

Do you own iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (ASX: IOZ)?

Or perhaps iShares S&P/ASX 20 ETF (ASX: ILC) or iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (ASX: ISO)?

BlackRock has just announced the estimated distributions (dividends) for its ASX iShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

BlackRock will pay its next round of dividends on 19 January.

If you own any of these ETFs and want to top up your holdings ahead of this round of payments, you'd better be quick.

The ex-dividend date is tomorrow.

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How much will iShares ASX ETF investors receive?

Here are the estimated dividends that investors will receive on 19 January.

The amounts will be finalised on Thursday, which is the record date.

ASX ETFDistribution
iShares 15+ Year Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX: ALTB) 64.66 cents per unit
iShares Core Cash ETF (ASX: BILL) 34.26 cents per unit
iShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: GLIN) 16.7 cents per unit
iShares Core FTSE Global Property Ex Australia (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: GLPR) 19.5 cents per unit
iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (ASX: IAF) 77.01 cents per unit
iShares Core Corporate Bond ETF (ASX: ICOR) 103.31 cents per unit
iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF (ASX: IESG) 10.36 cents per unit
iShares Treasury ETF (ASX: IGB) 64.36 cents per unit
iShares S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened ETF (ASX: IHD) 14.52 cents per unit
iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG (AUD Hedged) (ASX: IHWL)26.69 cents per unit
iShares Government Inflation ETF (ASX: ILB) 42.58 cents per unit
iShares S&P/ASX 20 ETF (ASX: ILC) 19.91 cents per unit
iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (ASX: IOZ) 18.42 cents per unit
iShares Edge MSCI Australia Minimum Volatility ETF (ASX: MVOL)63.61 cents per unit
iShares World Equity Factor ETF (ASX: WDMF)25.08 cents per unit
iShares Enhanced Cash ETF (ASX: ISEC) 36.29 cents per unit
iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (ASX: ISO)4.78 cents per unit
iShares Yield Plus ETF (ASX: IYLD) 38.02 cents per unit
iShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG ETF (ASX: IWLD)30.38 cents per unit

Prefer to reinvest your dividends?

A distribution reinvestment plan (DRP) is available for all of the ASX iShares ETFs above.

A DRP allows investors to reinvest their distributions automatically each time dividends are paid.

It's a helpful set-and-forget option for investors seeking compounding returns over the long term.

BlackRock will be accepting DRP elections up until 5pm today.

Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended BlackRock. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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