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iShares ESG Balanced ETF Portfolio (GBAL.TO) raised its dividend to CA$0.253

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Dividend history

iShares ESG Balanced ETF Portfolio

GBAL.TO

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$0.000$0.202$0.4032023-09-25: $0.19502023-12-28: $0.40302024-03-22: $0.19302024-06-25: $0.29802024-09-24: $0.21102024-12-30: $0.23612025-03-26: $0.21902025-06-25: $0.33402025-09-24: $0.32302025-12-30: $0.16092026-03-26: $0.23902026-09-24: $0.2530Sep 23Mar 25Sep 26

Recent payments

$0.2530CAD

Ex: Sep 24, 2026

Pay: Sep 29

Quarterly

$0.2390CAD

Ex: Mar 26, 2026

$0.1609CAD

Ex: Dec 30, 2025

$0.3230CAD

Ex: Sep 24, 2025

$0.3340CAD

Ex: Jun 25, 2025

$0.2190CAD

Ex: Mar 26, 2025

Pay: Mar 31

Quarterly

$0.2361CAD

Ex: Dec 30, 2024

Pay: Jan 3

Quarterly

$0.2110CAD

Ex: Sep 24, 2024

Pay: Sep 27

Quarterly

$0.2980CAD

Ex: Jun 25, 2024

Pay: Jun 28

Quarterly

$0.1930CAD

Ex: Mar 22, 2024

Pay: Mar 28

Quarterly

The iShares ESG Balanced ETF Portfolio has increased its dividend.

On September 25, 2026, the iShares ESG Balanced ETF Portfolio (GBAL.TO) announced a new dividend of CA$0.253 per share, up from CA$0.239. This change shows the fund's commitment to delivering value to its investors.

Investor takeaway: The new dividend of CA$0.253 is a positive change for investors, especially those with shares in registered accounts like TFSA or RRSP, where dividends can grow tax-free.

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iShares ESG Balanced ETF Portfolio

GBAL.TO

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GBAL.TO

iShares ESG Balanced ETF Portfolio

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↑ $5.98 (10.54%)
120 day period
$56.74$60.44$64.14Apr 1Jun 26Sep 24

Market cap

$295.58M

Div. yield

168.00%

52W high

$64.09

52W low

$54.68

Beta

1.25

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New Dividend Amount vs. Prior

The dividend has increased from CA$0.239 to CA$0.253, which is an increase of CA$0.014 per share.

Dividend Details

The iShares ESG Balanced ETF Portfolio has raised its quarterly dividend to CA$0.253. This increase from CA$0.239 shows a commitment to enhancing shareholder returns. The ex-dividend date for this payment is September 24, 2026, and the payment date is set for September 29, 2026.

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Historical Context

In the past three years, the iShares ESG Balanced ETF Portfolio has made 12 dividend payments, with six increases. This consistent pattern of raising dividends indicates a positive trend in the fund's performance and management's focus on shareholder value.

Dividend calendar

TickerGBAL.TO
AmountCA$0.253
Ex-dividend2026-09-24
Record2026-09-24
Payment2026-09-29
Declared2026-09-17
Trailing yield168.00%
Stock pageGBAL.TO dividend history

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Published: September 25, 2026
Last Updated: September 25, 2026

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