Desjardins announces estimated December 2024 cash distributions for Desjardins ETFs

MONTREAL, Dec. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - Desjardins Investments Inc. (DI), acting as manager for Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), announces today the estimated December 2024 cash distributions for the Desjardins ETFs listed on the TSX. Unitholders of record on December 31, 2024 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of these ETFs on January 8, 2025.

DI expects to issue a press release on or about December 31, 2024 to provide the final cash distributions for all ETFs. The cash distribution per unit may vary between December 23, 2024 and December 31, 2024.

Here is a list of the Desjardins ETFs that will pay cash distributions for December 2024 as well as the estimated distribution amount per unit to be paid:

Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)

Ticker symbols
(TSX)

Estimated annual
distribution per unit ($)

Desjardins Canadian Fixed Income ETFs



Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF

DCU

0.05858

Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF

DCS

0.05242

Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF

DCC

0.09092

Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF

DCG

0.05363

Desjardins Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF

DCBC

0.06765


Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share ETF



Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF

DCP

0.13069


Desjardins Equity Index ETFs



Desjardins Canadian Equity Index ETF

DMEC

0.13779

Desjardins American Equity Index ETF

DMEU

0.04634

Desjardins International Equity Index ETF

DMEI

0.08020


Desjardins Multifactor  Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF



Desjardins RI Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF

DRFC

0.15000

Desjardins RI USA Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF

DRFU

-

Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF

DRFD

0.08064

Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF

DRFE

0.15000


Desjardins  Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF



Desjardins RI Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF

DRMC

0.15000

Desjardins RI USA - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF

DRMU

0.07124

Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF

DRMD

-

Desjardins RI Emerging Markets - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF

DRME

0.06929


Desjardins Multifactor Low Fossil Fuel ETF



Desjardins RI Global Multifactor - Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF

DRFG

-


Desjardins Active ETF



Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF

DRCU

0.08653


Desjardins SocieTerra ETF



Desjardins SocieTerra American Equity ETF

DSAE

0.01977


Desjardins Alternative ETFs



Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF

DANC

0.01663

Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF – US$ Hedged Units

DANC.U

-

Desjardins Alt Long/Short Global Equity Markets ETF – CA$ Hedged Units

DAMG

0.15000

Desjardins Alt Long/Short Global Equity Markets ETF – US$ Hedged Units

DAMG.U

0.105351

1 Denominated in U.S. dollar.

To obtain additional information about the Desjardins ETFs, visit the manager's website at www.desjardinsETF.com.

Desjardins ETFs Distribution Reinvestment Plan

DI has adopted a distribution reinvestment plan (the "Reinvestment Plan") that came into effect on November 28, 2024 for all Desjardins ETFs that pay cash distributions on a monthly or quarterly basis and are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). For more information about the Desjardins ETFs Reinvestment Plan or a copy of the Plan, visit the manager's website at https://www.fondsdesjardins.com/etf/index.jsp or contact your broker.

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the sixth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $464.7 billion as at September 30, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry.

About Desjardins Investments Inc.

Desjardins Investments Inc., manager of the Desjardins Funds, is one of Canada's largest mutual fund manufacturers, with C$44.6 billion in assets under management as at September 30, 2024. DI offers a broad range of investment funds to Canadian investors and stands out in the industry, among others, through its world-renowned portfolio managers representing more than 20 asset management companies around the world. In addition, DI is one of the most committed actors in promoting and advancing responsible investment in Canada.

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. Please read the prospectus before investing. Desjardins Investment Inc. is the manager of the Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds. The Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds are offered by registered dealers.

SOURCE Desjardins Group