iShares Global Consumer Discretionary ETF Price & Performance (RXI)

BlackRock Canada has announced the March 2025 cash distributions for its iShares ETFs. Unitholders of record on March 26 will receive payments on March 31. Distribution amounts vary across funds, with highlights including $0.238 per unit for the Global Infrastructure Index ETF and $0.442 for the ESG Advanced MSCI Canada Index ETF.1

Consumer staples ETFs are gaining traction as investors shift focus to essential goods amidst declining consumer confidence and retail sales. Defensive ETFs like the Staples Select SPDR have risen 4.3% recently, outperforming discretionary-focused funds, which saw a 10.6% drop. This trend underscores the sector's resilience during economic slowdowns.2

Short interest in the iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF fell by 28.4% in February, reflecting changing investor sentiment. The decrease from 18,300 shares in January to 13,100 in February indicates reduced bearish positions. The ETF now has a days-to-cover ratio of just 0.6, suggesting heightened trading activity.3