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Desjardins Canadian Bond Fund A Class
Canadian Fixed Income
FundGrade C
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NAVPS (07-27-2026) |
$5.17 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.02
(0.31%)
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As at June 30, 2026
As at June 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (December 01, 1959): 4.76%
| 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 | 0.42% | 1.94% | 1.98% | 1.98% | 3.01% | 4.45% | 4.18% | 3.84% | 0.35% | -0.16% | 0.74% | 1.36% | 1.13% | 0.87% |
| Benchmark | 0.44% | 1.92% | 2.22% | 2.22% | 3.31% | 4.56% | 4.28% | 3.90% | 0.71% | 0.15% | 1.21% | 1.96% | 1.84% | 1.64% |
| Category Average | 0.30% | 1.80% | 1.69% | 1.69% | 2.70% | 4.04% | 3.81% | 3.49% | 0.18% | -0.06% | 0.80% | 1.43% | 1.26% | 1.13% |
| Category Rank | 325 / 497 | 284 / 493 | 283 / 489 | 283 / 489 | 337 / 481 | 279 / 448 | 233 / 420 | 230 / 403 | 253 / 398 | 253 / 368 | 261 / 354 | 255 / 337 | 245 / 309 | 236 / 283 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -0.69% | 0.33% | 1.85% | 0.65% | 0.23% | -1.33% | 0.56% | 1.57% | -2.06% | 0.15% | 1.36% | 0.42% |
| Benchmark | -0.74% | 0.37% | 1.80% | 0.76% | 0.26% | -1.36% | 0.63% | 1.70% | -1.99% | 0.06% | 1.41% | 0.44% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
9.19% (November 1981)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-9.66% (May 1968)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.29% | 1.04% | -0.22% | 5.78% | 7.67% | -3.47% | -12.42% | 6.50% | 4.21% | 2.24% |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 256/ 265 | 256/ 298 | 290/ 319 | 250/ 348 | 310/ 360 | 325/ 382 | 305/ 399 | 182/ 407 | 189/ 431 | 324/ 469 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
7.67% (2020)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-12.42% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 46.09 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 43.46 |
| Canadian Bonds - Other | 7.97 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 1.57 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.86 |
| Other | 0.05 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 99.14 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 0.86 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 99.95 |
| Europe | 0.04 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Sep-2029 | 5.98 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Dec-2033 | 3.77 |
| Canada Government 3.25% 01-Dec-2034 | 3.26 |
| Ontario Province 4.60% 02-Jun-2039 | 1.89 |
| Canada Government 2.00% 01-Dec-2051 | 1.65 |
| Canada Government 2.00% 01-Jun-2032 | 1.64 |
| Quebec Province 5.00% 01-Dec-2041 | 1.63 |
| Ontario Province 4.70% 02-Jun-2037 | 1.55 |
| Quebec Province 5.75% 01-Dec-2036 | 1.51 |
| Government of Canada 3.25% 01-Jun-2036 | 1.47 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Desjardins Canadian Bond Fund A Class
Median
Other - Canadian Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 5.21% | 6.14% | 5.42% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.96 | 1.02 | 1.01 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.92% | 0.95% | 0.95% |
| Sharpe | 0.14 | -0.39 | -0.17 |
| Sortino | 0.38 | -0.54 | -0.49 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 65.53% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 3.98% | 5.21% | 6.14% | 5.42% |
| Beta | 0.99 | 0.96 | 1.02 | 1.01 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 1.00% | 0.92% | 0.95% | 0.95% |
| Sharpe | 0.18 | 0.14 | -0.39 | -0.17 |
| Sortino | 0.01 | 0.38 | -0.54 | -0.49 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | 0.01 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 48.55% | 65.53% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | December 01, 1959 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $5,525 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| DJT00006 |
Investment Objectives
The objective is to provide unitholders with a high and regular income return, as well as a greater security of capital. Consequently, the Fund invests in various debt securities such as bonds of Canadian or foreign corporations, and bonds issued or guaranteed by various levels of Canadian or foreign governments. The Fund’s portfolio may also include a small portion of shares.
Investment Strategy
The investment strategy is to achieve a stable return better than that of the FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index benchmark index. The first step in reaching this objective is to conduct a fundamental analysis of the economy and market anticipations. This will allow a portfolio strategy to be established in terms of duration, positioning on the interest-rate curve and sector allocation.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
- |
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 | 0.78% |
| 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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