Desjardins Investments launches five new mutual funds
Montreal, November 18, 2024 – Desjardins Investments Inc., the manager of Desjardins Funds, is expanding its lineup of mutual funds with the launch of five new Desjardins Funds, including three target-maturity investment-grade bond funds.
“By launching these bond funds, Desjardins is offering conservative investors a tax-efficient alternative to guaranteed investment certificates and individual bonds that’s still flexible and low cost,” said Jean-François Girard, Manager, Investment Fund Development and Management.
Desjardins Investments now has three new target-maturity investment-grade bond funds in the following share classes:
Desjardins Funds | Available share classes[1] |
C, F and D | |
C, F and D | |
C, F and D |
[1] For a description of the shares available, see the simplified prospectus.
The goal of these funds, which are managed by Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc., is to provide regular income while offering capital stability. The funds invest primarily in quality fixed-income securities issued by Canadian corporations on the Canadian market that will mature in 2025, 2026 or 2027, when each fund will be closed.
Launch of two new global equity funds
Desjardins Investments is launching two new global equity funds in the following share classes:
Desjardins Funds | Available share classes1 |
A, C, D, F, I and W | |
I |
Desjardins Global Opportunities Fund
This fund is managed by Desjardins Global Asset Management. Its objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity and equity-related securities of companies from around the world, including in emerging markets. The fund’s portfolio is designed to reflect the fund manager’s outlook on the macroeconomic environment, market valuations and investor sentiment.
Desjardins Fundamental Global Equity Fund
This fund is managed by Guardian Capital LP. Its objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity and equity-related securities of companies from around the world, including in emerging markets. The fund uses fundamental analysis to select securities from quality companies capable of maintaining long-term growth and potentially increasing their valuation.
Desjardins Funds are not guaranteed, their value fluctuates frequently and their past performance is not indicative of their future returns. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing.
Desjardins Funds are offered by registered dealers.
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