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

The fund manager will pay investors on 21 April.

Dividends for iShares ASX ETFs

Here are the estimated dividends that investors will receive on 21 April.

The amounts will be finalised tomorrow, which is also the record date.

These iShares ETFs are trading ex-dividend today.

How is ASX IOZ performing?

The ASX IOZ aims to mirror the performance of the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index, before fees and expenses.

The Accumulation Index is different to the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) because it assumes the reinvestment of dividends.

Therefore, the index reflects total returns over a given period, whereas the benchmark ASX 200 Index only reflects capital gains.

This ETF provides an easy way to invest in the top 200 companies by market capitalisation on the ASX.

It includes exposure to the biggest ASX 200 banks and mining shares, which have traditionally paid some of the largest dividend yields.

They include the market's largest company, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), as well as BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares.

Over the 12 months to 31 March, ASX IOZ returned 11.71% to investors.

The ETF's three-year average return is 9.47%. The five-year average return is 8.56%.

The management fee is 0.05%.

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Those ETFs include iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (ASX: IOZ) and iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (ASX: ISO).

IOZ ETF delivered a solid 10.36% return for 2025 in line with the strength of the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) last year.

The ISO ETF outperformed, producing a 24.54% total return as ASX small-cap shares benefitted from three interest rate cuts.

Small-caps have market valuations of between a few hundred million dollars and $2 billion, and carry more debt to fund their growth.

Perpetual portfolio manager Alex Patten said 2025 represented the first time that small-caps had outperformed "in a number of years".

Patten said:

… now that rates are starting to come down, we're seeing more interest in small and micro caps and bit more liquidity in the market.

How much will ASX ETF investors receive today?

We have summarised the dividend amounts that investors will receive today, rounded to two decimal places.

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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.

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.

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.

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If so, we have exciting news for you!

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

Distributions is just another word for dividends. BlackRock will make the next round of payments on Wednesday, 22 October.

If you own any of these ETFs and want to top up your holdings ahead of the next distribution payment, you'd better be quick.

The ex-dividend date is tomorrow.

How much will iShares ASX ETF investors get?

Here are the estimated distributions for a range of ASX iShares ETFs.

Bear in mind that the amounts shown above are estimated distributions. BlackRock will advise us of the finalised figures on Monday.

Investors will receive their dividends on 22 October.

Want to reinvest your dividends?

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

The DRP allows shareholders 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.

ASX IOZ share price snapshot

The IOZ ETF is trading at $36.43 per unit, up 0.5% on Thursday and up 9.2% over the past year.

ASX IOZ seeks to track the performance of the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index, before fees and expenses.

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Let's take a look at how much you'll receive.

If you chose to participate in the distribution reinvestment plan (DRP) for any of these iShares ETFs, we've provided the DRP prices, too.

It's dividend day for IVV ETF investors and others

Here is a summary of the dividend amounts that people invested in these iShares ETFs will receive today.

The iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV) will pay 17.371762 cents per unit. The DRP price is 62.963308 cents.

The iShares Global 100 ETF (ASX: IOO) will pay 144.788408 cents per unit. The DRP price is 162.474210 cents.

The iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (ASX: IOZ) will pay 28.004199 cents per unit. The DRP price is 34.308186 cents.

The iShares Asia 50 ETF (ASX: IAA) will pay 317.017910 cents per unit. The DRP price is 120.104281 cents.

The iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (ASX: IAF) will pay 71.863797 cents per unit. The DRP price is 103.551430 cents.

The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (ASX: IEM) will pay 73.321424 cents per unit. The DRP price is 73.626987 cents.

The iShares Europe ETF (ASX: IEU) will pay 201.329885 cents per unit. The DRP price is 95.752689 cents.

The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (ASX: IKO) will pay 142.553569 cents per unit. The DRP price is 111.875719 cents.

The iShares S&P/ASX 20 ETF (ASX: ILC) will pay 35.765356 cents per unit. The DRP price is 32.314116 cents.

But wait, there's more…

The iShares Government Inflation ETF (ASX: ILB) will pay 45.856295 cents per unit. The DRP price is 126.033139 cents.

The iShares MSCI Japan ETF (ASX: IJP) will pay 99.526157 cents per unit. The DRP price is 114.127567 cents.

The iShares S&P Mid-Cap ETF (ASX: IJH) will pay 15.907814 cents per unit. The DRP price is 47.288231 cents.

The iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF (ASX: IJR) will pay 56.095190 cents per unit. The DRP price is 167.136029 cents.

The iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (ASX: ISO) will pay 5.747119 cents per unit. The DRP price is 4.931342 cents.

The iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI) will pay 103.428384 cents per unit. The DRP price is 98.952519 cents.

The iShares Global Healthcare ETF (ASX: IXJ) will pay 135.427098 cents per unit. The DRP price is 130.135897 cents.

How did ASX IVV perform in FY25?

The IVV ETF seeks to track the performance of the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) before fees.

US shares outperformed ASX shares again in FY25, and IVV ETF investors reaped the benefits.

The IVV ETF increased by 15.02% and delivered total returns (including dividends) of 15.13%, according to BlackRock.

Data from S&P Global shows the S&P 500 rose by 13.63% to close at 6,204.95 points on 30 June.

If we add dividends, the S&P 500's total gross return for the year was 15.16%.

The difference between the growth rate of the S&P 500 and the IVV ETF represents the impact of the currency exchange.

In Australian dollar terms, S&P Global data shows the S&P 500 rose by 15.8%, with total gross returns of 17.36%.

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According to the final distributions schedule, iShares will pay investors next Friday, 11 July.

A distribution reinvestment plan (DRP) is available for all iShares ETFs.

iShares has also announced the DRP prices for this next round of distributions. We have included those amounts below.

It's payday for IVV ETF investors and others

Here is a summary of the dividend amounts that people invested in this selection of iShares ETFs will receive on 11 July.

The iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV) will pay 17.371762 cents per unit. The DRP price is 62.963308 cents.

The iShares Global 100 ETF (ASX: IOO) will pay 144.788408 cents per unit. The DRP price is 162.474210 cents.

The iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (ASX: IOZ) will pay 28.004199 cents per unit. The DRP price is 34.308186 cents.

The iShares Asia 50 ETF (ASX: IAA) will pay 317.017910 cents per unit. The DRP price is 120.104281 cents.

The iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (ASX: IAF) will pay 71.863797 cents per unit. The DRP price is 103.551430 cents.

The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (ASX: IEM) will pay 73.321424 cents per unit. The DRP price is 73.626987 cents.

The iShares Europe ETF (ASX: IEU) will pay 201.329885 cents per unit. The DRP price is 95.752689 cents.

The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (ASX: IKO) will pay 142.553569 cents per unit. The DRP price is 111.875719 cents.

The iShares S&P/ASX 20 ETF (ASX: ILC) will pay 35.765356 cents per unit. The DRP price is 32.314116 cents.

Here are some more ASX ETFs…

The iShares Government Inflation ETF (ASX: ILB) will pay 45.856295 cents per unit. The DRP price is 126.033139 cents.

The iShares MSCI Japan ETF (ASX: IJP) will pay 99.526157 cents per unit. The DRP price is 114.127567 cents.

The iShares S&P Mid-Cap ETF (ASX: IJH) will pay 15.907814 cents per unit. The DRP price is 47.288231 cents.

The iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF (ASX: IJR) will pay 56.095190 cents per unit. The DRP price is 167.136029 cents.

The iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (ASX: ISO) will pay 5.747119 cents per unit. The DRP price is 4.931342 cents.

The iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI) will pay 103.428384 cents per unit. The DRP price is 98.952519 cents.

The iShares Global Healthcare ETF (ASX: IXJ) will pay 135.427098 cents per unit. The DRP price is 130.135897 cents.

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ASX ETFs are more sensitive than most ASX shares to the financial calendar. Most of these funds pay out dividend distributions every quarter rather than the six-month interval that is normally the standard for ASX shares. These quarterly dividend distributions are typically aligned with the four quarters of the financial year.

As it happens, today is the first day of the 2025 financial year. And as such, we've heard from dozens of ASX ETFs today regarding their next dividend distribution. Many are also trading ex-dividend for said distributions this Monday.

Take the iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV). Earlier this afternoon, we discussed the IVV ETF and its latest quarterly dividend distribution, which has just been announced. Investors in this index fund will enjoy a distribution next week on 11 July.

We learned that this dividend distribution would be worth 14.06 cents per unit. However, today is also the day that this ETF has traded ex-dividend. That's why we are seeing a big dip in the IVV unit price this Monday (currently down 1.34%).

It's not just the iShares S&P 500 ETF. Most iShares ETFs are following IVV's lead today. That includes everything from the iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (ASX: IOZ) and the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (ASX: IKO) to the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI) and the iShares Government Inflation ETF (ASX: ILB).

A big day for ASX ETFs

All of these exchange-traded funds just traded ex-dividend and will pay their next distributions on 11 July.

And it's not just iShares ETFs that are going through this process right now. Last Friday, we discussed the latest monster dividend from the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ASX: MOAT). Well, MOAT units have also traded ex-dividend for this monster payment today, joining almost all ETFs from VanEck.

In addition to MOAT, today is the day that the VanEck Global Clean Energy ETF (ASX: CLNE), the VanEck China New Economy ETF (ASX: CNEW), the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (ASX: GDX) and the VanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF (ASX: MVW), amongst others, have traded ex-dividend. These ETFs will all pay out their respective distributions on 23 July, later this month.

It's a similar story for Vanguard ETFs. Vanguard is the provider responsible for many of the ASX's most popular ETFs.

Today has seen the likes of the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS), the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS), the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY) and the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG) trade ex-dividend. These funds, as well as most Vanguard ETFs, will pay out their latest dividends on 16 July this month.

So all in all, this Monday is a huge day for ASX exchange-traded funds. If you own one, chances are you've got a paycheque with your name on it in the mail as we speak.

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So, what's the appeal?

Let's investigate.

Why are investors loving fixed-income ASX ETFs this year?

ASX ETFs, which provide exposure to a basket of assets, have been popular for a number of years now.

Their key benefit is providing instant diversification in a single trade.

There are many types of ETFs covering many different asset classes.

One of those asset classes is bonds, and this is what fixed-income ETFs are all about.

A fixed-income ASX ETF gives investors exposure to a diversified basket of bonds.

A bond is like a tiny slice of a large loan pie.

They are used by corporations and governments as a way to borrow funds from many investors for a specified period.

During that period, they promise to pay interest at a set rate, before returning the capital to the investors in full at the end of the specified period.

Bonds typically pay a higher rate of interest than savings accounts. That's how organisations attract investors. If they didn't pay a higher rate, then conservative investors would just leave their cash in the bank.

Say you buy a 10-year bond with a coupon or interest rate of 5%, and it costs you $10,000.

You'll then receive your coupon payments periodically — usually twice per year — and in 10 years' time, you'll get your $10,000 back.

You can also sell your bonds during that 10-year period if their market value goes up.

Bonds are considered a safe-haven asset for investors in times of economic uncertainty, like now.

Bond prices tend not to fluctuate as much as share prices, and the coupon payments provide a predictable passive income stream.

Buying a fixed-income ASX ETF gives investors exposure to a bunch of bonds, thereby spreading the risk.

New ASX data reveals the best-performing fixed-income ETFs for total returns over the year to 31 August.

The top 5 fixed-income ASX ETFs

According to the data, here are the top five fixed-income ASX ETFs today:

The VanEck Australian Subordinated Debt ETF (ASX: SUBD) has delivered a 6.34% total return over the past 12 months. This includes reinvested dividends with a historical yield of 4.62%.

The iShares Government Inflation ETF (ASX: ILB) has delivered a 5.44% total return over the past 12 months. This includes reinvested dividends with a historical yield of 1.02%.

The BetaShares Australian Investment Grade Corp Bond ETF (ASX: CRED) has delivered a 5.15% total return over the past 12 months. This includes reinvested dividends with a historical yield of 4.57%.

The Betashares Australian Major Bank Hybrids Index ETF (ASX: BHYB) has delivered a 5.14% total return over the past 12 months. This includes reinvested dividends with a historical yield of 4.58%.

The iShares Global High Yield Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: IHHY) has delivered a 5.02% total return over the past 12 months. This includes reinvested dividends with a historical yield of 4.11%.

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