Dividend history
iShares Canadian Government Bond
XGB.TO
Recent payments
$0.0510CAD
Ex: Jul 28, 2026
Pay: Jul 31
$0.0500CAD
Ex: Jun 25, 2026
$0.0500CAD
Ex: May 21, 2026
$0.0500CAD
Ex: Apr 27, 2026
$0.0500CAD
Ex: Mar 26, 2026
$0.0500CAD
Ex: Feb 24, 2026
$0.0500CAD
Ex: Jan 27, 2026
$0.0490CAD
Ex: Dec 30, 2025
$0.0500CAD
Ex: Nov 19, 2025
$0.0500CAD
Ex: Oct 28, 2025
Payment day is today!
The iShares Canadian Government Bond (XGB.TO) is distributing a dividend of CA$0.051 today, July 31, 2026. This follows the ex-dividend date of July 28, 2026, which means anyone who owned shares before that date is eligible to receive the dividend.
Investor takeaway: If you're a Canadian retail investor, you can receive this dividend in registered accounts like a TFSA or RRSP, providing you with a steady income stream from this bond ETF.
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iShares Canadian Government Bond
XGB.TO
XGB.TO
iShares Canadian Government Bond
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$1.66B
Div. yield
316.00%
52W high
$19.34
52W low
$18.48
Beta
1.07
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Dividend Amount and History
The current dividend of CA$0.051 is an increase from the previous amount of CA$0.05, contributing to a trailing yield of 310.00%. Over the past 2.9 years, the iShares Canadian Government Bond has made 36 payments and raised its dividend 8 times.
Dividend Payment Details
This CA$0.051 dividend is part of iShares Canadian Government Bond's monthly distribution schedule. It reflects the fund's commitment to providing regular income to its investors. The record date for this payment was also July 28, 2026, which aligns with the ex-dividend date, ensuring that all eligible shareholders receive their dividends today.
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Dividend History and Increases
The iShares Canadian Government Bond has a solid history of dividend payments, with a total of 36 payments over about 2.9 years. Notably, the fund has raised its dividend 8 times during this period, showing a consistent effort to enhance shareholder returns. The increase from CA$0.05 to CA$0.051 highlights the fund's ability to provide growing income to its investors.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | XGB.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.051 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-07-28 |
| Record | 2026-07-28 |
| Payment | 2026-07-31 |
| Declared | 2026-07-21 |
| Trailing yield | 310.00% |
| Stock page | XGB.TO dividend history |
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