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Desjardins Enhanced Bond Fund A Class
Canadian Fixed Income
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NAVPS (07-08-2026) |
$9.45 |
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| Change |
-$0.04
(-0.45%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 12, 2004): 2.51%
| 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 | 1.38% | -0.52% | 0.37% | 1.69% | 2.97% | 4.92% | 4.10% | 3.15% | 0.27% | 0.34% | 0.60% | 1.18% | 0.69% | 0.91% |
| Benchmark | 1.41% | -0.55% | 0.39% | 1.78% | 2.90% | 5.87% | 4.11% | 3.23% | 0.83% | 0.37% | 1.26% | 1.96% | 1.65% | 1.78% |
| Category Average | 1.24% | -0.66% | 0.15% | 1.39% | 2.55% | 4.42% | 3.76% | 2.80% | 0.25% | 0.19% | 0.90% | 1.44% | 1.11% | 1.25% |
| Category Rank | 189 / 494 | 243 / 493 | 246 / 488 | 196 / 489 | 259 / 473 | 224 / 439 | 206 / 415 | 227 / 403 | 273 / 390 | 193 / 368 | 311 / 354 | 289 / 334 | 278 / 308 | 247 / 281 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.07% | -0.63% | 0.41% | 1.87% | 0.63% | 0.22% | -1.30% | 0.60% | 1.61% | -2.05% | 0.18% | 1.38% |
| Benchmark | 0.04% | -0.74% | 0.37% | 1.80% | 0.76% | 0.26% | -1.36% | 0.63% | 1.70% | -1.99% | 0.06% | 1.41% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
4.52% (November 2023)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-7.28% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.08% | 1.25% | -0.94% | 7.23% | 5.33% | -2.56% | -13.16% | 6.26% | 3.95% | 2.48% |
| Benchmark | 1.54% | 2.70% | 1.29% | 6.97% | 8.61% | -2.71% | -11.46% | 6.38% | 4.10% | 2.40% |
| Category Average | 1.60% | 1.96% | -0.34% | 6.21% | 8.18% | -2.79% | -12.16% | 6.16% | 3.68% | 2.23% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 192/ 265 | 239/ 298 | 312/ 319 | 42/ 348 | 353/ 360 | 132/ 382 | 390/ 399 | 237/ 407 | 242/ 431 | 270/ 469 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
7.23% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-13.16% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 51.67 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 39.70 |
| Canadian Bonds - Other | 6.40 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.45 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 0.71 |
| Other | 0.07 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 98.55 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 1.45 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.92 |
| Europe | 0.08 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Dec-2034 | 3.76 |
| Quebec Province 5.00% 01-Dec-2041 | 2.65 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Sep-2029 | 2.61 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Dec-2033 | 2.50 |
| Royal Bank of Canada 4.00% 17-Oct-2029 | 2.48 |
| First National Financial NHA 3.24% 01-Jun-2030 | 2.45 |
| Bank of Montreal 4.42% 17-Jun-2029 | 1.83 |
| Ontario Province 3.50% 02-Jun-2043 | 1.81 |
| Canada Government 2.00% 01-Jun-2032 | 1.74 |
| Ontario Province 4.60% 02-Jun-2039 | 1.61 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Desjardins Enhanced Bond Fund A Class
Median
Other - Canadian Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.31% | 6.36% | 5.88% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.97 | 1.05 | 1.04 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.91% | 0.94% | 0.87% |
| Sharpe | 0.11 | -0.38 | -0.14 |
| Sortino | 0.35 | -0.53 | -0.42 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 59.87% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 3.99% | 5.31% | 6.36% | 5.88% |
| Beta | 0.99 | 0.97 | 1.05 | 1.04 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 1.00% | 0.91% | 0.94% | 0.87% |
| Sharpe | 0.16 | 0.11 | -0.38 | -0.14 |
| Sortino | 0.00 | 0.35 | -0.53 | -0.42 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | 0.01 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 44.55% | 59.87% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | January 12, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $975 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| DJT00051 |
Investment Objectives
The objective of this Fund is to provide unitholders with a high and regular income return, as well as a greater security of capital. The Fund’s portfolio consists of a variety of debt securities of Canadian governments and corporations, along with foreign debt securities. Any modification of the fundamental investment objective must be approved by the unitholders by a majority vote at a meeting called for this purpose.
Investment Strategy
The Portfolio Manager who, through credit research and economic analysis, combines fundamental and quantitative analyses in order to validate and optimize the opportunities that are available in the markets. The fundamental analysis of the economy and market anticipations allows the Portfolio Manager to establish a portfolio strategy in terms of timeframe, credit risk, interest-rate curve and sector allocation.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Desjardins Investments Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
Desjardins Trust Inc. |
| Registrar |
Desjardins Investments Inc. |
| Distributor |
Desjardins Investments Inc. |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 25 |
| PAC Subsequent | 25 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | 10,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.77% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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