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
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Bonds with maturities of more than one year.
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- Canadian Short Term Bond Index
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Short-term bonds that help control interest rate risk.
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- 1–5 Year Laddered Canadian Corporate Bond Index
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A bond ladder that fits perfectly into a buy-and-hold strategy.
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- 1–5 Year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index
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A bond ladder that fits perfectly into a buy-and-hold strategy.
- Canadian Preferred Share Index
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Interest rate sensitivity below that of the overall preferred share market.
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- Canada Multifactor – Controlled Volatility
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Reduces expected risk compared to the benchmark index.
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- USA Multifactor – Controlled Volatility
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Reduces expected risk compared to the benchmark index.
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- Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor – Controlled Volatility
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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.
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