Desjardins announces August 2018 cash distributions for its ETFs

MONTREAL, Aug. 16, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. (DGAM), acting as manager and portfolio advisor for Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), today announced the August 2018 cash distributions for the Desjardins ETFs listed on the TSX that pay a monthly distribution. Unitholders of record on August 24, 2018 will receive cash distributions payable for these ETFs on August 31, 2018.

Here is the list of the Desjardins ETFs that will pay cash distributions for August 2018, as well as the distribution amount per unit to be paid:

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)	Ticker symbols (TSX)	Cash distribution per unit ($)
Desjardins Canadian Fixed Income ETF
Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF	DCU	0.047
Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF	DCS	0.037
Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF	DCC	0.050
Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF	DCG	0.050
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share ETF
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	DCP	0.073

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

About Desjardins Group
Desjardins Group is the leading cooperative financial group in Canada and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $290.1 billion. It has been rated one of the Best Employers in Canada by Aon Hewitt. 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. Counted among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has one of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry.

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 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.

SOURCE Desjardins Group

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