XHD - U.S. High Dividend Equity Index Fund (CAD-Hedged)

Commencement Date: 14-Aug-2012
The iShares U.S. High Dividend Equity Index Fund (CAD-Hedged) seeks to provide long-term capital growth by replicating, to the extent possible, the performance of the Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Index- CAD Hedged, net of expenses. The Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Index - CAD-Hedged tracks high-yielding, dividend-paying, U.S.-based securities and is a focused benchmark comprising “qualified income” paying securities screened for superior company quality and financial health, hedged to Canadian dollars. This Index is denominated in Canadian dollars and is hedged to mitigate the effects of currency.
XHD CAD

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Historical Prices

 

Market Price

as of 22-May-2013

NAV

as of 22-May-2013

Close $22.60 $22.65
Change -$0.15   -0.66% -$0.12   -0.53%
52-week Range 18.86 - 22.82 18.75 - 22.81

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Top Daily Holdings* as of 22-May-2013
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Holding % of Fund
AT&T INC. 9.57%
MICROSOFT CORP. 8.21%
JOHNSON & JOHNSON 7.47%
CHEVRON CORP. 7.09%
PFIZER INC. 6.89%
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. 6.15%
PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. 5.53%
MERCK & CO INC 5.41%
INTEL CORP. 4.72%
ALTRIA GROUP INC. 3.71%
Total: 64.75%
*Holdings are subject to change.

Sector Breakdown as of 22-May-2013
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Sector

% of Fund

Sector

% of Fund

 
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sc
24.40%
 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipmen
5.57%
 
Telecommunication Services
17.13%
 
Consumer Services
3.13%
 
Utilities
13.52%
 
Materials
2.33%
 
Food Beverage & Tobacco
11.50%
 
Capital Goods
2.22%
 
Software & Services
8.82%
 
Other/Undefined
3.40%
 
Energy
7.98%  

Yield as of 21-May-2013
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  % of Yield
Distribution Yield Distribution Yield

The annual yield an investor would receive if the most recent fund distribution stayed the same going forward. The yield represents a single distribution from the fund and does not represent the total return of the fund. The yield is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution and dividing by the fund NAV from the as-of date. This figure is net of management fees and other fund expenses.

 		2.86%
12-Month Trailing Yield 12-Month Trailing Yield

The yield an investor would have received if they had held the fund over the last twelve months assuming the most recent NAV. The 12-Month yield is calculated by summing any income distributions over the past twelve months and dividing by the sum of the most recent NAV and any capital gain distributions made over the past twelve months. This figure does not take into account management fees or other fund expenses.

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Fundamentals & Risk as of 21-May-2013

 
Price to Earnings Ratio Price To Earnings Ratio

The price to earnings ratio is a fundamental measure used to determine if an index is valued appropriately. The earnings used in the calculation is the 12 month trailing earnings.

 		19.40
Price to Book Ratio Price To Book Ratio

The price to book value ratio is a fundamental measure used to determine if an index is valued appropriately. The book value of a company is a measure of how much a company's assets are worth assuming the company's debts are paid off.

 		2.80

Profile

as of 22-May-2013

 
Assets Under Management $88,346,789
Fiscal Year End
Units Outstanding 3,900,000
Number of Holdings 74
Inception Date 14-Aug-2012
Index Provider Morningstar
Underlying Index Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Index

Fees & Expenses

 
Management Fee Management Fee

The annual fee payable by the fund to BlackRock Canada for acting as trustee and manager of the fund.

 		  0.30%

Distribution Information as of  21-May-2013

 
Program Eligibility* DRIP
Eligible for Registered Plans Yes**
Distribution Frequency Monthly
Last Distribution per Share $0.05423
Distribution Yield 2.86%
Last Date Paid 31-May-2013
*BlackRock Canada offers these programs through the fund's transfer agent. Participation by individual brokerage can vary.
**Investors should consult their plan operator to verify whether their specific account supports investments in iShares ETFs.

Trading Information

 
Ticker XHD
Underlying Index Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Index
Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange
CUSIP 46434B104
Listed Options N