Montreal, December 21, 2022 – Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. (DGAM), acting as manager and portfolio advisor of the Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), announces today the estimated annual reinvested income and/or capital gains distributions (the “reinvested distributions”) for the ETFs listed on the TSX. Unitholders of record on December 30, 2022 will receive the reinvested distributions payable in respect of these ETFs on or about January 9, 2023. The reinvested distributions will be reinvested in units of the applicable ETF and the resulting units will be immediately consolidated, so that the number of units held by each investor will not change. Investors holding their units outside registered plans will have taxable amounts to report and an increase in the adjusted cost base of their units.
These estimated amounts are for the reinvested distributions only, and do not include the ongoing periodic cash distribution amounts which are being announced in a separate press release.
Please note that these are estimated reinvested distributions only, based on data as of December 15, 2022 and subject to further revisions to per unit amounts prior to the record date. DGAM expects to issue a press release on or about December 29, 2022 confirming the final amounts of the reinvested distributions for all ETFs. The amounts of the reinvested distributions are estimated amounts only and may vary between December 21, 2022 and December 29, 2022.
Here is a list of the ETFs that will pay distributions, as well as the estimated reinvested distribution amount to be paid per unit:
| Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) | Ticker symbols (TSX) | Estimated annual reinvested distribution per unit ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | DCU | - |
| Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF | DCS | - |
| Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF | DCC | - |
| Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF | DCG | - |
| Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) | Ticker symbols (TSX) | Estimated annual reinvested distribution per unit ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF | DCP | 0.06351 |
| Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) | Ticker symbols (TSX) | Estimated annual reinvested distribution per unit ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Desjardins RI Canada Multifactor - Low CO2 ETF | DRFC | 1.07032 |
| Desjardins RI USA Multifactor - Low CO2 ETF | DRFU | - |
| Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor - Low CO2 ETF | DRFD | - |
| Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor - Low CO2 ETF | DRFE | - |
| Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) | Ticker symbols (TSX) | Estimated annual reinvested distribution per unit ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Desjardins RI Canada - Low CO2 Index ETF | DRMC | 0.61802 |
| Desjardins RI USA - Low CO2 Index ETF | DRMU | 0.57702 |
| Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada - Low CO2 Index ETF | DRMD | - |
| Desjardins RI Emerging Markets – Low CO2 Index ETF | DRME | - |
| Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) | Ticker symbols (TSX) | Estimated annual reinvested distribution per unit ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Desjardins RI Global Multifactor - Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF | DRFG | 0.02741 |
| Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) | Ticker symbols (TSX) | Estimated annual reinvested distribution per unit ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Low CO2 ETF | DRCU | - |
| Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) | Ticker symbols (TSX) | Estimated annual reinvested distribution per unit ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Desjardins SocieTerra American Equity ETF | DSAE | - |
| Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) | Ticker symbols (TSX) | Estimated annual reinvested distribution per unit ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF | DANC | - |
| Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF – US$ Hedged Units | DANC.U | -3 |
| Desjardins Alt Long/Short Global Equity Markets ETF – CA$ Hedged Units | DAMG | - |
| Desjardins Alt Long/Short Global Equity Markets ETF – US$ Hedged Units | DAMG.U | -3 |
1 The reinvested distributions for the ETF are expected to be income in nature.
2 The reinvested distributions for the ETF are expected to be capital gains in nature.
3 Denominated in U.S. dollar.
To obtain additional information about the Desjardins ETFs, visit the manager’s website at www.desjardinsETF.com.
The Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds are not guaranteed, their value fluctuates frequently and their past performance is not indicative of their future returns. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with an investment in exchange traded funds. Furthermore, the Desjardins Alternative ETFs can invest in asset classes or use investment strategies that are not permitted for other types of mutual funds which may result in amplified gains and losses. Please read the prospectus before investing. Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. is the manager and portfolio manager of the Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds. The Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds are offered by registered dealers.
For more information (media inquiries only):
Public relations, Desjardins Group
514-281-7000 or 1-866-866-7000, ext. 5553436
media@desjardins.com