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Desjardins Emerging Markets Fund A Class
Emerging Markets Equity
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2013, 2012
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NAVPS (07-31-2026) |
$25.49 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$1.28
(5.28%)
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As at June 30, 2026
As at June 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 23, 2007): 6.30%
| 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 | 2.77% | 32.01% | 34.44% | 34.44% | 57.63% | 36.71% | 29.11% | 24.48% | 10.74% | 12.74% | 9.91% | 8.12% | 6.80% | 7.57% |
| Benchmark | 1.35% | 14.95% | 13.67% | 13.67% | 27.65% | 21.10% | 19.94% | 15.90% | 7.82% | 10.72% | 9.15% | 8.29% | 8.52% | 9.87% |
| Category Average | 2.17% | 24.95% | 28.91% | 28.91% | 48.79% | 30.12% | 24.18% | 19.71% | 8.76% | 12.55% | 10.36% | 9.09% | 8.88% | 9.97% |
| Category Rank | 137 / 316 | 35 / 308 | 70 / 306 | 70 / 306 | 81 / 301 | 37 / 293 | 43 / 271 | 33 / 265 | 100 / 248 | 132 / 230 | 140 / 220 | 137 / 196 | 155 / 176 | 141 / 161 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 3.35% | 1.31% | 8.36% | 5.29% | -3.18% | 1.38% | 8.52% | 6.62% | -11.99% | 12.59% | 14.09% | 2.77% |
| Benchmark | 3.12% | 1.69% | 6.98% | 2.46% | -1.96% | -0.34% | 4.52% | 3.03% | -8.17% | 7.94% | 5.08% | 1.35% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
14.09% (May 2026)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-15.00% (October 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 5.91% | 17.96% | -16.51% | 13.92% | 8.08% | -11.84% | -16.71% | 9.19% | 20.82% | 29.02% |
| 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 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 57/ 137 | 160/ 167 | 171/ 179 | 134/ 214 | 213/ 230 | 220/ 234 | 145/ 253 | 105/ 268 | 14/ 278 | 128/ 297 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
29.02% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-16.71% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 96.38 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.15 |
| US Equity | 0.77 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.71 |
| Other | -0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 44.95 |
| Financial Services | 15.34 |
| Basic Materials | 6.54 |
| Consumer Goods | 6.37 |
| Healthcare | 5.62 |
| Other | 21.18 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Asia | 73.56 |
| Latin America | 9.46 |
| Africa and Middle East | 7.44 |
| Europe | 3.32 |
| North America | 2.92 |
| Other | 3.30 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd | 9.85 |
| SK Hynix Inc | 9.52 |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 9.15 |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd | 3.19 |
| MediaTek Inc | 2.81 |
| WuXi AppTec Co Ltd Cl A | 2.33 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2.15 |
| Anji Microelectronics Technology | 2.04 |
| ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd | 1.82 |
| Accton Technology Corp | 1.58 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Desjardins Emerging Markets Fund A Class
Median
Other - Emerging Markets Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 16.67% | 16.99% | 15.54% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.27 | 1.18 | 1.12 |
| Alpha | 0.03 | 0.02 | -0.03 |
| Rsquared | 0.83% | 0.84% | 0.87% |
| Sharpe | 1.42 | 0.51 | 0.42 |
| Sortino | 2.91 | 0.88 | 0.55 |
| Treynor | 0.19 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| Tax Efficiency | 99.67% | 99.18% | 97.64% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 24.42% | 16.67% | 16.99% | 15.54% |
| Beta | 1.56 | 1.27 | 1.18 | 1.12 |
| Alpha | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.02 | -0.03 |
| Rsquared | 0.90% | 0.83% | 0.84% | 0.87% |
| Sharpe | 1.92 | 1.42 | 0.51 | 0.42 |
| Sortino | 3.63 | 2.91 | 0.88 | 0.55 |
| Treynor | 0.30 | 0.19 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 99.67% | 99.18% | 97.64% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | January 23, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $598 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| DJT00067 |
Investment Objectives
The investment objective of this Fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Fund’s portfolio consists primarily of shares of foreign corporations in emerging markets selected from all sectors of the economy as well as emerging markets exchange-traded funds.
Investment Strategy
The sub-manager seeks to invest in high quality, attractively valued companies, with improving operating performance, that are receiving increasing investor attention. This investment philosophy underpins the sub-manager’s 4Factor approach, and gives it four characteristics on which to value companies. The first two characteristics are grounded in traditional finance and highlight the type of asset the sub-manager wants to invest in.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Ninety One North America, Inc
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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 | 2.32% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.81% |
| 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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