Dividend history
iShares High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF Common Class
XQB.TO
Recent payments
$0.0550CAD
Ex: Aug 26, 2026
Pay: Aug 31
$0.0550CAD
Ex: Jul 28, 2026
Pay: Jul 31
$0.0540CAD
Ex: Jun 25, 2026
$0.0540CAD
Ex: May 21, 2026
$0.0540CAD
Ex: Apr 27, 2026
$0.0540CAD
Ex: Mar 26, 2026
$0.0540CAD
Ex: Feb 24, 2026
$0.0540CAD
Ex: Jan 27, 2026
$0.0540CAD
Ex: Dec 30, 2025
$0.0540CAD
Ex: Nov 19, 2025
Payment day is today!
The iShares High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF (XQB.TO) is distributing a dividend of CA$0.055 today. If you held shares before the ex-dividend date on August 26, 2026, you’re eligible for this payment.
Investor takeaway: This dividend shows the ETF’s commitment to providing regular income. With a trailing yield of 347.00%, this monthly payment continues to attract Canadian retail investors looking for reliable cash flow.
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iShares High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF Common Class
XQB.TO
XQB.TO
iShares High Quality Canadian Bond Index ETF Common Class
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$532.03M
Div. yield
347.00%
52W high
$19.01
52W low
$18.19
Beta
0.90
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Dividend Amount: CA$0.055
This is the same amount as last month’s dividend, keeping payments consistent.
Dividend Details
The CA$0.055 dividend is paid monthly and matches the previous amount. Investors who held shares of XQB.TO before the ex-dividend date on August 26, 2026, will receive this payment today. The ETF has a solid track record with 37 payments over about three years and nine increases, indicating a stable income stream for its investors.
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Understanding the Payment Process
Dividends have a few key dates. The ex-dividend date, August 26, 2026, is when you needed to own shares to qualify for the dividend. The record date, also August 26, 2026, is when the company checks who is eligible for the payment. Today, August 31, 2026, is when the cash actually hits the accounts of eligible investors.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | XQB.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.055 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-08-26 |
| Record | 2026-08-26 |
| Payment | 2026-08-31 |
| Declared | 2026-08-19 |
| Trailing yield | 347.00% |
| Stock page | XQB.TO dividend history |
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