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Desjardins Short-Term Income Fund A Class
Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
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NAVPS (06-18-2026) |
$4.11 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.01
(0.12%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at May 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (June 30, 1965): 5.70%
| 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 | 0.75% | -0.13% | 0.59% | 0.92% | 2.54% | 4.40% | 4.42% | 3.44% | 1.71% | 1.60% | 1.77% | 1.89% | 1.50% | 1.47% |
| Benchmark | 0.74% | -0.10% | 0.81% | 1.09% | 2.98% | 4.83% | 4.74% | 3.70% | 2.12% | 2.00% | 2.27% | 2.49% | 2.13% | 2.08% |
| Category Average | 0.61% | -0.08% | 0.69% | 0.88% | 2.52% | 4.16% | 4.27% | 3.31% | 1.75% | 1.86% | 1.93% | 2.04% | 1.74% | 1.69% |
| Category Rank | 77 / 302 | 223 / 297 | 215 / 292 | 185 / 293 | 191 / 271 | 148 / 243 | 126 / 214 | 130 / 203 | 135 / 191 | 135 / 180 | 126 / 173 | 122 / 167 | 120 / 158 | 106 / 144 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.26% | -0.13% | 0.55% | 0.81% | 0.33% | 0.11% | -0.32% | 0.40% | 0.64% | -0.93% | 0.06% | 0.75% |
| Benchmark | 0.27% | -0.08% | 0.59% | 0.75% | 0.38% | 0.22% | -0.27% | 0.45% | 0.74% | -0.88% | 0.04% | 0.74% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
63.30% (April 1967)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-39.11% (May 1967)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.38% | -0.42% | 0.52% | 2.26% | 4.47% | -1.77% | -4.54% | 4.72% | 5.57% | 3.19% |
| Benchmark | 0.90% | 0.27% | 1.89% | 2.98% | 5.17% | -0.92% | -3.98% | 4.92% | 5.71% | 3.77% |
| Category Average | 0.85% | 0.42% | 0.53% | 2.93% | 4.36% | -0.83% | -4.45% | 4.84% | 5.17% | 3.22% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 111/ 142 | 116/ 146 | 138/ 162 | 132/ 169 | 116/ 179 | 162/ 185 | 125/ 194 | 128/ 206 | 119/ 224 | 189/ 261 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
5.57% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-4.54% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 59.32 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 30.23 |
| Canadian Bonds - Other | 7.80 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.25 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 0.40 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 97.75 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 2.25 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Government of Canada 2.75% 01-Mar-2031 | 18.76 |
| Government of Canada 2.25% 01-Feb-2028 | 5.21 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Sep-2029 | 4.05 |
| Scotia Capital NHA 4.10% 01-Jun-2029 | 2.77 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank 5.49% 08-Sep-2028 | 2.56 |
| Government of Canada 2.50% 01-May-2028 | 2.31 |
| Scotia Capital NHA 3.94% 15-Aug-2029 | 2.04 |
| Canada Government 1.25% 01-Jun-2030 | 1.63 |
| AIMCo Realty Investors LP 3.04% 01-Jun-2028 | 1.62 |
| TransCanada Trust 4.65% 18-May-2027 | 1.59 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Desjardins Short-Term Income Fund A Class
Median
Other - Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 2.08% | 2.61% | 2.12% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.05 | 1.06 | 1.05 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | 0.38 | -0.45 | -0.20 |
| Sortino | 1.20 | -0.61 | -0.87 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 67.21% | 33.77% | 41.48% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 1.73% | 2.08% | 2.61% | 2.12% |
| Beta | 1.02 | 1.05 | 1.06 | 1.05 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.99% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | 0.10 | 0.38 | -0.45 | -0.20 |
| Sortino | -0.34 | 1.20 | -0.61 | -0.87 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | 0.01 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 40.24% | 67.21% | 33.77% | 41.48% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | June 30, 1965 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $302 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| DJT00001 |
Investment Objectives
The objective of this Fund is to provide unitholders with a high income return. The assets of this Fund consist primarily of corporate and government bonds. The Fund also invests in high-quality money market instruments and first mortgage loans. 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 selects the fixed-income securities of governmental and corporate issuers that for the most part have a maturity of one to five years. The portfolio manager primarily selects securities with a DBRS credit rating of BBB or better, or any equivalent credit rating set by another designated rating organization.
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 | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.76% |
| 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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