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- iShares Global Monthly Dividend Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (CYH.TO) is an exchange-traded fund managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited that seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Composite Index Canadian Dollar Hedged, net of expenses. The ETF primarily invests in securities of one or more exchange-traded funds managed by BlackRock or its affiliates that provide exposure to global dividend-paying equities; it offers monthly distributions derived from dividends, foreign income, capital gains, and return of capital from its underlying holdings, which span financials, utilities, energy, consumer staples, and other sectors across developed and emerging markets including the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, Brazil, and China. Launched on January 14, 2008, and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the fund is domiciled in Canada with a management fee of 0.60% and a management expense ratio of 0.66%, targeting income-focused investors seeking hedged global equity exposure. The ETF's portfolio characteristics include approximately 706 holdings via representative sampling, with top exposures to companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp, Verizon Communications Inc, Pfizer Inc, Altria Group Inc, and Chevron Corp; it maintains currency hedging through forward agreements on USD/CAD, EUR/CAD, and GBP/CAD to mitigate foreign exchange risk. Geographically, it operates with primary risk in global public equity markets, emphasizing high dividend yield stocks selected for superior risk-return profiles under the benchmark index methodology. In recent developments, BlackRock Canada has continued regular monthly cash distributions for CYH.TO, with the latest announcements including payments of approximately CAD 0.073 per unit as of November 2025 and ongoing estimates for annual reinvested capital gains distributions payable in early 2026; these reflect stable operational continuity amid market conditions. The fund underwent a historical merger in 2009 with Adjustable Rate MBS Trust under prior management by Claymore Investments, enhancing liquidity, but no major acquisitions, partnerships, funding rounds, or strategic shifts have been reported in the last 1-2 years. BlackRock has implemented broader iShares ETF reclassifications, consolidating advisor class units into common units to simplify the product lineup, aligning with ongoing product line refinements as of late 2024.