Desjardins launches three new actively managed ETFs

Montreal, June 29, 2026 – Desjardins Investments Inc., (DI) acting as manager for the Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), announces the launch of three new ETFs: the Desjardins Active Canadian Bond Universe ETF (DACU), Desjardins Canadian Equity Leaders ETF (DACL) and Desjardins Global Opportunities ETF (DAGL). DI has completed the initial public offering of units, which will begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) today.

With the launch of these three actively managed ETFs, Desjardins is directly addressing the concrete needs of investors and advisors in terms of portfolio construction. “Building on the long-standing experience and established track record of our investment teams, Desjardins Investments offers solutions covering Canadian equities, Canadian fixed income and global equities that are now available as ETFs, combining flexibility and efficiency,” said Jean-François Girard, Vice-President and Head of Investment Fund Development and Management, These solutions are actively managed by Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. (DGAM) and aim to offer investors competitive products that stand out.

The ticker symbols and management fees for the three ETFs are as follows:

Desjardins Active Canadian Bond Universe ETF (TSX ticker symbol: DACU): DACU seeks to provide a high, regular income, as well as some security of capital. To achieve this, it invests primarily in a variety of debt securities issued by Canadian governments, government agencies and corporations, and, to a lesser extent, foreign debt securities.

Desjardins Canadian Equity Leaders ETF (TSX ticker symbol: DACL): DACL seeks to provide a reasonable level of income and long-term capital appreciation. To achieve this, it invests primarily in equity securities and equity-related securities of large and mid-cap Canadian corporations.

Desjardins Global Opportunities ETF (TSX ticker symbol: DAGL): DAGL seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by actively investing primarily in equity and equity-related securities of corporations located throughout the world, including emerging markets.

For more information about Desjardins ETFs, visit DI’s website at DesjardinsETF.com.

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 other fees may be associated with exchange-traded fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Desjardins Investments Inc. is the manager of Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds. Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds are offered by registered dealers.

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