Desjardins announces March and first quarter of 2024 cash distributions for some ETFs

MONTREAL, March 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Desjardins Investment Inc. (DI), acting as manager for Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), today announced the March and first quarter of 2024 cash distributions for some Desjardins ETFs listed on the TSX that pay a monthly or quarterly distribution. Unitholders of record on March 21, 2024, will receive cash distributions payable for these ETFs on March 28, 2024.

Here is the list of the Desjardins ETFs that will pay cash distributions for March or first quarter of 2024, as well as the distribution amount per unit to be paid:

Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)	Ticker symbols (TSX)	Distribution per unit ($)
Desjardins Canadian Fixed Income ETFs
Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF	DCU	0.0435
Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF	DCS	0.0399
Desjardins 1-5 yearLaddered Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF	DCC	0.0562
Desjardins 1-5 yearLaddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF	DCG	0.0342
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share ETF
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	DCP	0.0572
Desjardins Multifactor  Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF
Desjardins RI Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFC	0.1133
Desjardins RI USA Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFU	0.0501
Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFD	0.0354
Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor - Net- Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFE	0.0518
Desjardins  Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF
Desjardins RI Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRMC	0.1304
Desjardins RI USA - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRMU	0.0722
Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRMD	0.0861
Desjardins RI Emerging Markets - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRME	0.0305
Desjardins Multifactor Low Fossil Fuel ETF
Desjardins RI Global Multifactor - Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF	DRFG	0.0344
Desjardins Active ETF
Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRCU	0.0493
Desjardins SocieTerra ETF
Desjardins SocieTerra American Equity ETF	DSAE	0.0098
Desjardins AlternativeETF
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF	DANC	0.1328
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF – US$ Hedged Units	DANC.U	0.3937^1
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Global Equity Markets ETF – CA$ Hedged Units	DAMG	0.3965
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Global Equity Markets ETF – US$ Hedged Units	DAMG.U	0.2274^1

¹Denominated in U.S. dollar

For information about 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 $422.9 billion as at December 31, 2023. 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$39.9 billion in assets under management as at December 31, 2023. 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.

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