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iShares ESG Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio (GCNS.TO) raised its dividend to CA$0.263

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Dividend history

iShares ESG Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio

GCNS.TO

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$0.000$0.255$0.5102023-09-25: $0.20802023-12-28: $0.51002024-03-22: $0.21502024-06-25: $0.27402024-09-24: $0.23002024-12-30: $0.20802025-03-26: $0.22902025-06-25: $0.30402025-09-24: $0.23902025-12-30: $0.22092026-03-26: $0.25102026-09-24: $0.2630Sep 23Mar 25Sep 26

Recent payments

$0.2630CAD

Ex: Sep 24, 2026

Pay: Sep 29

Quarterly

$0.2510CAD

Ex: Mar 26, 2026

$0.2209CAD

Ex: Dec 30, 2025

$0.2390CAD

Ex: Sep 24, 2025

$0.3040CAD

Ex: Jun 25, 2025

$0.2290CAD

Ex: Mar 26, 2025

Pay: Mar 31

Quarterly

$0.2080CAD

Ex: Dec 30, 2024

Pay: Jan 3

Quarterly

$0.2300CAD

Ex: Sep 24, 2024

Pay: Sep 27

Quarterly

$0.2740CAD

Ex: Jun 25, 2024

Pay: Jun 28

Quarterly

$0.2150CAD

Ex: Mar 22, 2024

Pay: Mar 28

Quarterly

The iShares ESG Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio has increased its dividend.

As of September 25, 2026, the iShares ESG Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio (GCNS.TO) has raised its quarterly dividend to CA$0.263 per share, up from CA$0.251. This increase shows the fund's commitment to providing value to investors.

Investor takeaway: This dividend boost is good news for those looking for income through dividends. The new amount of CA$0.263 reflects the fund's strong performance and management strategy.

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iShares ESG Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio

GCNS.TO

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GCNS.TO

iShares ESG Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio

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↑ $2.67 (5.52%)
120 day period
$47.10$49.80$52.49Mar 17Jun 18Sep 24

Market cap

$89.35M

Div. yield

209.00%

52W high

$51.86

52W low

$46.53

Beta

1.24

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New Dividend Amount: CA$0.263

The increase from CA$0.251 to CA$0.263 is about a 4.77% growth.

Dividend Details

The iShares ESG Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio has declared a new quarterly dividend of CA$0.263, which will be paid on September 29, 2026. This increase from CA$0.251 highlights the fund's ongoing performance and dedication to delivering value to shareholders. Remember, the ex-dividend date is September 24, 2026, so make sure to hold your shares before then to qualify for the upcoming payment.

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Historical Context

This dividend increase is part of a broader trend. The iShares ESG Conservative Balanced ETF Portfolio has made a total of 12 payments over the past three years, with six of those being increases. This consistent growth in dividends shows the fund's strategy to enhance returns, especially for investors using registered accounts like TFSA or RRSP.

Dividend calendar

TickerGCNS.TO
AmountCA$0.263
Ex-dividend2026-09-24
Record2026-09-24
Payment2026-09-29
Declared2026-09-17
Trailing yield209.00%
Stock pageGCNS.TO dividend history

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

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