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Desjardins Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund A Class
Emerging Markets Equity
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NAVPS (06-19-2026) |
$12.78 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.07
(0.52%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (October 18, 2013): 6.08%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 11.93% | 15.24% | 24.41% | 24.45% | 31.33% | 21.80% | 15.27% | 12.31% | 3.22% | 8.58% | 7.81% | 5.51% | 6.18% | 7.97% |
| Benchmark | 5.08% | 4.15% | 11.77% | 12.16% | 30.89% | 22.23% | 19.96% | 14.54% | 8.17% | 11.59% | 9.27% | 7.80% | 8.00% | 9.97% |
| Category Average | 9.89% | 10.69% | 27.73% | 26.17% | 53.39% | 30.85% | 24.41% | 17.40% | 8.74% | 13.25% | 10.60% | 8.44% | 8.40% | 10.07% |
| Category Rank | 103 / 319 | 30 / 316 | 263 / 314 | 255 / 316 | 295 / 310 | 289 / 303 | 270 / 280 | 256 / 275 | 235 / 254 | 219 / 240 | 204 / 229 | 174 / 191 | 162 / 185 | 145 / 169 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 4.15% | 1.21% | 2.83% | 2.55% | 0.53% | -5.54% | -0.03% | 1.54% | 6.35% | -11.21% | 15.96% | 11.93% |
| Benchmark | 3.91% | 3.12% | 1.69% | 6.98% | 2.46% | -1.96% | -0.34% | 4.52% | 3.03% | -8.17% | 7.94% | 5.08% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
15.96% (April 2026)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-11.31% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.89% | 31.69% | -13.44% | 14.00% | 21.89% | -2.93% | -13.80% | 1.25% | 10.25% | 9.71% |
| Benchmark | 7.90% | 26.42% | -6.05% | 15.55% | 11.45% | 0.08% | -12.38% | 7.03% | 21.65% | 18.65% |
| Category Average | 6.53% | 28.88% | -11.86% | 15.06% | 17.52% | -3.30% | -17.32% | 8.68% | 12.46% | 28.25% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 90/ 145 | 35/ 175 | 155/ 188 | 133/ 224 | 85/ 240 | 136/ 244 | 66/ 263 | 254/ 278 | 255/ 288 | 303/ 307 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
31.69% (2017)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-13.80% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 96.89 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.96 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.05 |
| US Equity | 0.04 |
| Other | 0.06 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 56.03 |
| Industrial Goods | 8.72 |
| Financial Services | 7.64 |
| Consumer Goods | 4.83 |
| Real Estate | 4.61 |
| Other | 18.17 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Asia | 87.14 |
| Latin America | 4.95 |
| Europe | 3.21 |
| North America | 3.06 |
| Africa and Middle East | 1.40 |
| Other | 0.24 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) | 10.91 |
| SK Hynix Inc | 9.19 |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 8.75 |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd | 8.45 |
| SK Square Co Ltd | 3.41 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2.92 |
| NAURA Technology Group Co Ltd Cl A | 2.74 |
| Delta Electronics Inc | 2.41 |
| China Yuchai International Ltd | 2.20 |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd | 2.20 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Desjardins Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund A Class
Median
Other - Emerging Markets Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 16.35% | 16.68% | 15.53% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.17 | 1.12 | 1.07 |
| Alpha | -0.07 | -0.05 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.73% | 0.79% | 0.79% |
| Sharpe | 0.73 | 0.10 | 0.45 |
| Sortino | 1.40 | 0.15 | 0.63 |
| Treynor | 0.10 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Tax Efficiency | 99.66% | 76.53% | 82.97% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 24.57% | 16.35% | 16.68% | 15.53% |
| Beta | 1.41 | 1.17 | 1.12 | 1.07 |
| Alpha | -0.09 | -0.07 | -0.05 | -0.02 |
| Rsquared | 0.73% | 0.73% | 0.79% | 0.79% |
| Sharpe | 1.14 | 0.73 | 0.10 | 0.45 |
| Sortino | 2.12 | 1.40 | 0.15 | 0.63 |
| Treynor | 0.20 | 0.10 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Tax Efficiency | 99.51% | 99.66% | 76.53% | 82.97% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | October 18, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $281 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| DJT00149 |
Investment Objectives
The objective of this Fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, and the equity related securities of corporations located or operating in emerging markets. The Fund can also invest in securities of exchange-traded funds to gain an exposure to emerging markets.
Investment Strategy
The management of this Fund is assigned to a sub-manager who favours a bottom-up investment strategy that is based on a rigorous analysis of cash flows, balance sheets, life cycle and sources of a corporation's future returns and in-depth knowledge of managerial teams.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Wellington Management Canada ULC |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Desjardins Investments Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
Desjardins Trust Inc. |
| Registrar |
Desjardins Investments Inc. |
| Distributor |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 25 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 1,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 25 |
Fees
| MER | 2.59% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 2.05% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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