Desjardins announces estimated December 2022 cash distributions for Desjardins ETFs

MONTREAL, Dec. 21, 2022 /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 2022 cash distributions for the Desjardins ETFs listed on the TSX. Unitholders of record on December 30, 2022 will receive cash distributions payable in respect of these ETFs on January 9, 2023.

DGAM expects to issue a press release on or about December 29, 2022 to provide the final cash distributions for all ETFs. The cash distribution per unit may vary between December 21, 2022 and December 29, 2022.

Here is a list of the Desjardins ETFs that will pay cash distributions for December 2022 as well as the estimated distribution amount per unit to be paid:

Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)	Ticker symbols (TSX)	Estimated cash distribution per unit ($)
Desjardins Canadian Fixed Income ETFs
Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF	DCU	0.050
Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF	DCS	0.040
Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF	DCC	0.050
Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF	DCG	0.0471
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share ETF
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	DCP	0.070
Desjardins Multifactor Low CO2 ETFs
Desjardins RI Canada Multifactor - Low CO2 ETF	DRFC	0.130
Desjardins RI USA Multifactor - Low CO2 ETF	DRFU	0.070
Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor - Low CO2 ETF	DRFD	0.130
Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor - Low CO2 ETF	DRFE	0.140
Desjardins Cap-Weighted Low CO2 ETFs
Desjardins RI Canada - Low CO2 Index ETF	DRMC	0.150
Desjardins RI USA - Low CO2 Index ETF	DRMU	0.080
Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada - Low CO2 Index ETF	DRMD	0.140
Desjardins RI Emerging Markets – Low CO2 Index ETF	DRME	0.130
Desjardins Multifactor Low Fossil Fuel ETF
Desjardins RI Global Multifactor - Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF	DRFG	0.090
Desjardins Active ETF
Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Low CO2 ETF	DRCU	0.050
Desjardins SocieTerra ETF
Desjardins SocieTerra American Equity ETF	DSAE	0.010
Desjardins Alternative ETF
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF	DANC	0.010
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF – US$ Hedged Units	DANC.U	0.010^1
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Global Equity Markets ETF – CA$ Hedged Units	DAMG	0.010
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Global Equity Markets ETF – US$ Hedged Units	DAMG.U	0.010^1

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 leading cooperative financial group in Canada and the fifth largest in the world, with assets of $408.1 billion. It was named one of the 2022 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. 

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 $76 billion as of September 30, 2022 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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