Desjardins announces estimated December 2019 cash distributions for Desjardins ETFs

MONTREAL, Dec. 19, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. (DGAM), acting as manager and portfolio advisor of the Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), announces today the estimated December 2019 cash distributions for the Desjardins ETFs listed on the TSX. Unitholders of record on December 31, 2019 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of these ETFs on January 8, 2020.

DGAM expects to issue a press release on or about December 30, 2019 to provide the final cash distributions for all ETFs. The cash distribution per unit may vary between December 19, 2019 and December 31, 2019.

Here is a list of the Desjardins ETFs that will pay cash distributions for December 2019 as well as the estimated distribution amount per unit to be paid :

Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)	Ticker symbols (TSX)	Estimated cash distribution per unit ($)
Desjardins Canadian Fixed Income ETFs
Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF	DCU	0.0470
Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF	DCS	0.0400
Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF	DCC	0.0500
Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF	DCG	0.0500
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share ETF
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	DCP	0.0730
Desjardins Multifactor-Controlled Volatility ETFs
Desjardins Canada Multifactor-Controlled Volatility ETF	DFC	0.1300
Desjardins USA Multifactor-Controlled Volatility ETF	DFU	0.0791
Desjardins Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor-Controlled Volatility ETF	DFD	0.1852
Desjardins Emerging Markets Multifactor-Controlled Volatility ETF	DFE	0.2108
Desjardins Multifactor Low CO2 ETFs
Desjardins RI Canada Multifactor - Low CO2 ETF	DRFC	0.1300
Desjardins RI USA Multifactor - Low CO2 ETF	DRFU	0.0750
Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor - Low CO2 ETF	DRFD	0.1200
Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor - Low CO2 ETF	DRFE	0.2000
Desjardins Cap-Weighted Low CO2 ETFs
Desjardins RI Canada - Low CO2 Index ETF	DRMC	0.1300
Desjardins RI USA - Low CO2 Index ETF	DRMU	0.0750
Desjardins Multifactor Low Fossil Fuel ETF
Desjardins RI Global Multifactor - Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF	DRFG	0.0900
Desjardins Active ETF
Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Low CO2 ETF	DRCU	0.0470
Desjardins Alternative ETF
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF	DANC	0.0518

To obtain additional information about the 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 in the world, with assets of $312.7 billion. It has been rated one of Canada's Top 100 Employers 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 one of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry.

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. 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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