Two Desjardins Funds received awards at the 2008 Lipper Fund Awards Gala

Did you know that 2 Desjardins Funds, the Desjardins Environment Fund and the Desjardins Quebec Balanced Fund, received awards at the 2008 Lipper Fund Awards Gala? Awarded to funds in 21 countries throughout the world, the Lipper Fund Awards recognize investment funds that excel in delivering consistently strong yield performance.

The Desjardins Environment Fund was awarded 1^st prize in the Canadian equity fund category for its 3-year yield, as at December 31, 2007. On this date, the Desjardins Environment Fund posted a yield of 20.67% for the prize's target period. The Desjardins Quebec Balanced Fund won an award in the Canadian balanced fund category for its 1-year yield, as at December 31, 2007, when its annual return reached 11.36%.

The Desjardins Environment Fund sets itself apart from other Canadian equity funds by its commitment to the environment. This commitment is reflected in the selection of securities that comprise its portfolio, since all of the companies represented actively manage the environmental aspect of their activities. These companies distinguish themselves through their proactivity and their responsible management measures taking the environmental impact of their activities into account.

As for the Desjardins Quebec Balanced Fund, one of its distinctive features is that its portfolio, exclusively comprised of shares and bonds of Quebec companies, allows it to participate in the expansion of the Quebec economy.

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