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Desjardins Overseas Equity Growth Fund A Class
International Equity
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2021, 2020, 2018
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NAVPS (08-17-2026) |
$32.75 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.03
(-0.08%)
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As at July 31, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (May 14, 2010): 9.29%
| 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 | -0.43% | 5.99% | 2.04% | 3.75% | 9.41% | 10.91% | 8.84% | 10.03% | -1.57% | 2.97% | 8.67% | 6.88% | 8.28% | 9.56% |
| Benchmark | -1.25% | 8.31% | 11.75% | 17.96% | 31.23% | 21.97% | 19.92% | 19.71% | 12.05% | 13.75% | 11.95% | 10.00% | 10.11% | 10.41% |
| Category Average | 0.01% | 6.84% | 7.45% | 10.57% | 18.12% | 13.88% | 13.81% | 14.23% | 7.75% | 9.82% | 8.84% | 7.44% | 7.41% | 7.91% |
| Category Rank | 569 / 868 | 675 / 863 | 819 / 847 | 815 / 844 | 710 / 802 | 549 / 753 | 643 / 721 | 619 / 687 | 671 / 671 | 631 / 642 | 358 / 602 | 410 / 548 | 248 / 513 | 116 / 452 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 4.84% | 4.44% | 2.14% | -4.82% | -0.93% | 1.67% | -2.21% | -8.30% | 7.36% | 3.93% | 2.42% | -0.43% |
| Benchmark | 3.32% | 3.56% | 2.68% | -0.03% | 1.29% | 5.56% | 6.62% | -9.73% | 7.20% | 7.01% | 2.50% | -1.25% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
13.51% (November 2022)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-14.15% (January 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -5.25% | 33.99% | -9.12% | 26.67% | 73.82% | -6.15% | -33.99% | 9.72% | 18.59% | 12.06% |
| Benchmark | -1.70% | 18.37% | -6.81% | 16.27% | 8.01% | 8.97% | -10.67% | 15.74% | 11.18% | 27.50% |
| Category Average | -2.56% | 17.84% | -8.91% | 17.54% | 7.87% | 8.64% | -12.60% | 13.75% | 10.76% | 17.77% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 327/ 403 | 4/ 464 | 303/ 524 | 33/ 581 | 5/ 626 | 646/ 653 | 673/ 673 | 650/ 698 | 21/ 733 | 551/ 763 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
73.82% (2020)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-33.99% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 91.82 |
| Canadian Equity | 4.30 |
| US Equity | 2.40 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.48 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 28.23 |
| Consumer Goods | 15.91 |
| Financial Services | 13.43 |
| Healthcare | 13.21 |
| Industrial Goods | 8.67 |
| Other | 20.55 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Europe | 54.36 |
| Asia | 32.96 |
| North America | 8.18 |
| Latin America | 3.90 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.60 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Spotify Technology SA | 4.52 |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd | 3.95 |
| Atlas Copco AB Cl A | 3.57 |
| L'Oreal SA | 3.44 |
| DSV A/S | 3.19 |
| ASML Holding NV | 3.07 |
| Adyen NV | 2.91 |
| Keyence Corp | 2.81 |
| AIA Group Ltd | 2.71 |
| Ferrari NV | 2.62 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Desjardins Overseas Equity Growth Fund A Class
Median
Other - International Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 16.45% | 19.58% | 18.05% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.03 | 1.18 | 1.12 |
| Alpha | -0.10 | -0.14 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.57% | 0.64% | 0.58% |
| Sharpe | 0.39 | -0.14 | 0.49 |
| Sortino | 0.64 | -0.19 | 0.67 |
| Treynor | 0.06 | -0.02 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 98.49% | - | 91.93% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 15.33% | 16.45% | 19.58% | 18.05% |
| Beta | 0.72 | 1.03 | 1.18 | 1.12 |
| Alpha | -0.11 | -0.10 | -0.14 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.59% | 0.57% | 0.64% | 0.58% |
| Sharpe | 0.51 | 0.39 | -0.14 | 0.49 |
| Sortino | 0.69 | 0.64 | -0.19 | 0.67 |
| Treynor | 0.11 | 0.06 | -0.02 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 98.49% | - | 91.93% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | May 14, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $115 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| DJT00032 |
Investment Objectives
The objective of this Fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in equity and equity-related securities of companies located or operating outside of Canada and the United States. The Fund may also invest in equity and equity-related securities of companies located or operating in emerging markets.
Investment Strategy
The management of the Fund’s assets is assigned to a sub-manager whose investment approach involves a bottom-up, stock driven approach to country and sector allocation. The sub-manager favours a growth management style with a focus on companies that can sustain above-average growth in earnings and cash flows and whose securities are traded at a reasonable price.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited
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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 | 10,000 |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 100 |
Fees
| MER | 2.26% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.75% |
| 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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