It’s pay day for iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV) investors!

And anyone else who owns iShares ETFs, for that matter.

BlackRock is paying its next lot of distributions (dividends) for all of its ASX exchange-traded funds (ETFs) today.

There are some mega payouts this dividend season, including six ASX ETFs paying a 10%-plus dividend yield in a single hit.

Currency-hedging has also magnified returns by up to 10x in some cases.

For example, iShares Global 100 (Currency-hedged) ETF (ASX: IHOO) will pay investors $10.82 per unit.

Its unhedged counterpart, iShares Global 100 ETF (ASX: IOO), will pay $1.82 per unit.

iShares ASX ETF dividends

Here is an abridged list of the finalised distributions that iShares ETF investors will receive today.

ASX ETF	Distribution
iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (ASX: IOZ)	25 cents per unit
iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)	23 cents per unit
iShares S&P 500 (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: IHVV)	270 cents per unit
iShares Global 100 ETF (ASX: IOO)	182 cents per unit
iShares Global 100 (Currency-hedged) ETF (ASX: IHOO)	1082 cents per unit
iShares S&P/ASX 20 ETF (ASX: ILC)	29 cents per unit
iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (ASX: ISO)	17 cents per unit
iShares Europe ETF (ASX: IEU)	720 cents per unit
iShares MSCI Japan ETF (ASX: IJP)	209 cents per unit
iShares 15+ Year Australian Government Bond ETF (ASX: ALTB)	104 cents per unit
iShares Core Cash ETF (ASX: BILL)	34 cents per unit
iShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: GLIN)	133 cents per unit
iShares Core FTSE Global Property Ex Australia (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: GLPR)	85 cents per unit
iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (ASX: IAF)	76 cents per unit
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (ASX: IKO)	1,399 cents per unit
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (ASX: IVE)	308 cents per unit
iShares 20+ Year US Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX: ULTB)	212 cents per unit
iShares S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened ETF (ASX: IHD)	11 cents per unit
iShares Government Inflation ETF (ASX: ILB)	70 cents per unit
iShares Nasdaq Top 30 ETF (ASX: ITEK)	202 cents per unit
iShares Enhanced Cash ETF (ASX: ISEC)	29 cents per unit
iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF (ASX: IJR)	82 cents per unit
iShares S&P Mid-Cap ETF (ASX: IJH)	21 cents per unit
iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI)	126 cents per unit
iShares Global Healthcare ETF (ASX: IXJ)	154 cents per unit
iShares S&P China Large-Cap ETF (ASX: IZZ)	45 cents per unit
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (ASX: IEM)	75 cents per unit
iShares Asia 50 ETF (ASX: IAA)	196 cents per unit

 

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Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has positions in iShares S&P 500 Aud Hedged ETF. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended iShares S&P 500 ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

On Friday, the S&P/ASX All Ords Index (ASX: XAO) finished up 0.47% at 9,003.7 points.

On Friday afternoon, Morgans updated its ratings on three ASX All Ords shares.

Let’s take a look.

Minerals 260 Ltd (ASX: MI6)

The Minerals 260 share price closed at 62 cents, up 3.3% on Friday and up a whopping 425% over 12 months.

Minerals 260 is building one of Australia’s largest near-term gold mines, Bullabulling, in Western Australia.

The miner updated the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) and released the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for the project this week.

The MRE increased a sizeable 38% to 190Mt at 1.0g/t Au for 6.2Moz.

On Friday, Morgans maintained its buy recommendation with a 12-month target of $1.38 target.

This suggests potential upside of 120% over the next 12 months.

The broker said:

MI6 has released its maiden Ore Reserve and PFS, confirming Bullabulling as one of Australia’s premier undeveloped gold projects.

The study outlines ~150kozpa production over the first decade, a 43% IRR, A$2.3bn NPV and a two-year payback period.

Importantly, the PFS was completed largely on the previous 4.5Moz resource base, with the upgraded 6.2Moz MRE providing scope for further reserve growth, mine plan optimisation and increased scale through the DFS.

Adairs Ltd (ASX: ADH)

The Adairs share price closed at $1.49, down 2.9% today and down 31% over 12 months.

Morgans downgraded Adairs shares from a buy rating to an accumulate recommendation on Friday.

The broker has a 12-month target of $1.70, suggesting 14% potential upside from here.

Morgans said:

ADH provided a FY26 trading update, with Adairs performing ahead of expectations, Mocka largely in line, but ongoing weakness in Focus on Furniture continues to weigh on group earnings.

Group EBIT is expected to be down ~1.3%.

Given the ongoing weakness in Focus on Furniture and the extended remediation time required, the group intends to recognise an impairment charge of $62-28m ($56-60m after tax). This will be excluded from underlying earnings.

We have made downward revisions to our earnings in FY26/27/28.

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX)

The James Hardie share price closed at $35.05, up 0.6% today and down 17% over 12 months.

Morgans downgraded James Hardie shares to a trim rating on Friday.

The broker lowered its 12-month price target from $39 to $36.

This suggests a potential 3% upside in the new financial year.

The broker said:

The JHX share price is up 25% in three months, leaving the business trading on a PER (NTM) of 22x, back towards the pre-AZEK average multiple of 21x. JHX has FY27 guidance in the market for EBITDA growth 4-8% – an achievable ambition.

However, by Sep-26 investor attention will turn to 2028 earnings expectations, and with Consensus factoring in +22% EPS growth we see downside.

It is our expectation that any US housing recovery will progressively be pushed into FY29/30, with JHX eking out mid to high single digit growth over the medium term.

Given JHX is trading back at its average multiple, despite the AZEK acquisition, and combined with the potential downside revisions to consensus forecasts, we are moving to a Trim rating with a $36.00/sh price target.

The post Buy, hold, sell: James Hardie, Adairs, Minerals 260 shares appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

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Motley Fool contributor Bronwyn Allen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Adairs. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Adairs. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Once a week, I like to look at ASIC’s short position report to find out which ASX shares are being targeted by short sellers.

That’s because I believe it is worth keeping a close eye on short interest levels as high levels can sometimes be a sign that something isn’t quite right with a company.

With that in mind, listed below are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX this week according to ASIC.

The top ten most shorted ASX shares

• Lotus Resources Ltd (ASX: LOT) continues its run as Australia’s most shorted share with short interest of 22.8%. The ASX uranium developer suspended its shares last month while it prepares an update on its Kayelekera Project. Lotus shares are due to return to trade on 16 July.
• Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) has seen its short interest ease again to 13.9%. Short sellers are betting heavily against the pizza chain operator’s turnaround plans.
• DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) has short interest of 11.9%, which is down slightly since last week. Short sellers have been targeting the counter-drone technology company after it revealed an ASIC investigation into some announcements and insider share sales.
• Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) has short interest of 11.9%, which is down slightly since last week. This radiopharmaceuticals company has seen its short interest ease since announcing the successful outcome of a Type B meeting with the US FDA.
• Boss Energy Ltd (ASX: BOE) has short interest of 11.8%, which is down week on week again. There are concerns over this uranium miner’s production outlook. An update is due by the end of August.
• 4DMedical Ltd (ASX: 4DX) has seen its short interest rebound to 11.5%. This medical technology company’s shares trade on sky-high multiples. It appears that short sellers believe this valuation is excessive.
• Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) has 11.4% of its shares held short, which is flat week on week. Short sellers may be expecting the travel agent giant’s near term performance to be negatively impacted by the Middle East conflict.
• Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) has 11.4% of its shares held short, which is down week on week. Short sellers appear to be betting against the uranium bull market.
• CAR Group Limited (ASX: CAR) has short interest of 11.3%, which is down since last week. This may be due to fears that higher interest rates could slow the growth of the automotive market and listing volumes.
• Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) has seen its short interest ease to 10.9%. The wine giant, which owns the Penfolds brand, is facing tough trading conditions because of the cost of living crisis.

The post These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Domino’s Pizza Enterprises and Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Domino’s Pizza Enterprises, DroneShield, Telix Pharmaceuticals, and Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended CAR Group Ltd, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises, Flight Centre Travel Group, and Telix Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.