Exchange-traded funds
Our exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at a glance
- ETFs are optimized using strategic beta strategies and a responsible investment approach.
- Environmental, social and governance criteria are considered when analyzing investment risks and potential.
- Investment grade bond funds and funds specializing in Canadian, U.S. and international equity.
Desjardins ETF objectives and characteristics
- Canadian Universe Bond Index
-
Bonds with maturities of more than one year.
Learn more about the Canadian Universe Bond Index External link. Opens in a new window.
- Canadian Short Term Bond Index
-
Short-term bonds that help control interest rate risk.
Learn more about the Canadian Short Term Bond Index External link. Opens in a new window.
- 1–5 Year Laddered Canadian Corporate Bond Index
-
A bond ladder that fits perfectly into a buy-and-hold strategy.
Learn more about the 1–5 Year Laddered Canadian Bond Index External link. Opens in a new window.
- 1–5 Year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index
-
A bond ladder that fits perfectly into a buy-and-hold strategy.
- Canadian Preferred Share Index
-
Interest rate sensitivity below that of the overall preferred share market.
Learn more about the Canadian Preferred Share Index External link. Opens in a new window.
- Canada Multifactor – Controlled Volatility
-
Reduces expected risk compared to the benchmark index.
Learn more about Canada Multifactor – Controlled Volatility External link. Opens in a new window.
- USA Multifactor – Controlled Volatility
-
Reduces expected risk compared to the benchmark index.
Learn more about USA Multifactor – Controlled Volatility External link. Opens in a new window.
- Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor – Controlled Volatility
-
Reduces expected risk compared to the benchmark index.
Guy Lamontagne, M.Sc., CFA
Vice-President and Chief Investment Strategist
Guy Lamontagne is responsible for solutions that are tailored to the needs of our clients and partners. Since joining Desjardins Global Asset Management in 2016, he has helped launch new exchange-traded funds and is responsible for managing them. He is also involved in producing market insights that facilitate tactical management of a number of multiclass portfolios.
Mr. Lamontagne started his career as a quantitative analyst at RCC Capital. He then worked for the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec for nearly 20 years.
He has a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Finance from HEC Montréal.

Jay Aizanman, CFA
Manager
Jay Aizanman is responsible for solutions that are tailored to the needs of our clients and partners. He joined Desjardins Global Asset Management in 2014. His career began in 1990 at Royal Bank, where he eventually became vice-president of institutional portfolio management. More recently, he was senior vice-president in charge of retail investment markets at Standard Life Investments.
Mr. Aizanman has a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Concordia University. He mentors university students and has served on the board of directors of CFA Montreal.

Interested in DGAM's institutional funds?
Learn moreGet more information
By email
By phone
By mail
DGAM Client relationship management
1, complexe Desjardins
Tour Sud, 20e étage
Montréal (Québec) H5B 1B2