Desjardins announces December 2023 cash distributions final amounts for Desjardins ETFs

MONTREAL, Dec. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. (DGAM), acting as manager and portfolio advisor of the Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), announces today the December 2023 cash distributions final amounts for the Desjardins ETFs listed on the TSX. Unitholders of record on December 29, 2023 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of these ETFs on January 8, 2024.

Here is a list of the Desjardins ETFs that will pay cash distributions for December 2023 as well as the distribution final amount per unit to be paid:

Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)	Ticker symbols (TSX)	Distribution per unit ($)
Desjardins Canadian Fixed Income ETFs
Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF	DCU	0.0536
Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF	DCS	0.0647
Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF	DCC	0.0589
Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF	DCG	0.0446
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share ETF
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	DCP	0.0450
Desjardins Multifactor Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF
Desjardins RI Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFC	0.1500
Desjardins RI USA Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFU	-
Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFD	-
Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor - Net- Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFE	0.0516
Desjardins Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF
Desjardins RI Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRMC	0.1500
Desjardins RI USA - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRMU	0.1016
Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRMD	-
Desjardins RI Emerging Markets - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRME	0.0547
Desjardins Multifactor Low Fossil Fuel ETF
Desjardins RI Global Multifactor - Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF	DRFG	0.0757
Desjardins Active ETF
Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRCU	0.0652
Desjardins SocieTerra ETF
Desjardins SocieTerra American Equity ETF	DSAE	0.0136
Desjardins Alternative ETFs
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF	DANC	-
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF – US$ Hedged Units	DANC.U	0.1136^1
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Global Equity Markets ETF – CA$ Hedged Units	DAMG	0.1500
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Global Equity Markets ETF – US$ Hedged Units	DAMG.U	0.1486^1

¹Denominated in U.S. dollar.

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

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $414.1 billion. It was named one of the World's Top Female-Friendly Companies by Forbes magazine. 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 Global Asset Management (DGAM)

Established in 1998, Desjardins Global Asset Management (DGAM) is one of Canada's largest asset managers with in-house expertise in equity, fixed income and real assets (infrastructure, real estate) across a variety of investment vehicles. DGAM manages over $81 billion as of June 30, 2023 in institutional assets on behalf of insurance companies, pension funds, endowment funds, non-profit organizations and corporations across Canada.

With offices in Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto, our team of over 80 investment professionals uses a collaborative approach and combines innovation, accessibility and discipline to design solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs. We infuse our cooperative values into our investment process to ensure we are helping our partners and clients' assets grow in a sustainable and responsible manner.

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.

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