Desjardins announces March and first quarter of 2020 cash distributions for its ETFs

MONTREAL, March 16, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. (DGAM), acting as manager and portfolio advisor for Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), today announced the March and first quarter of 2020 cash distributions for the Desjardins ETFs listed on the TSX that pay a monthly or quarterly distribution. Unitholders of record on March 24, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable for these ETFs on March 31, 2020.

Here is the list of the Desjardins ETFs that will pay cash distributions for March or first quarter of 2020, as well as the distribution amount per unit to be paid:

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)	Ticker symbols (TSX)	Monthly cash distribution per unit ($)
Desjardins Canadian Fixed Income ETF
Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF	DCU	0.050
Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF	DCS	0.040
Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF	DCC	0.050
Desjardins 1-5 year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF	DCG	0.050
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share ETF
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	DCP	0.070
Desjardins Active ETF
Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Low CO2 ETF	DRCU	0.050
Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)	Ticker symbols (TSX)	Quarterly cash distribution per unit ($)
Desjardins Multifactor-Controlled Volatility ETFs
Desjardins Canada Multifactor-Controlled Volatility ETF	DFC	0.140
Desjardins USA Multifactor-Controlled Volatility ETF	DFU	0.080
Desjardins Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor-Controlled Volatility ETF	DFD	0.150
Desjardins Multifactor Low CO2 ETFs
Desjardins RI Canada Multifactor - Low CO2 ETF	DRFC	0.140
Desjardins RI USA Multifactor - Low CO2 ETF	DRFU	0.080
Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor - Low CO2 ETF	DRFD	0.130
Desjardins Cap-Weighted Low CO2 ETFs
Desjardins RI Canada - Low CO2 Index ETF	DRMC	0.150
Desjardins RI USA - Low CO2 Index ETF	DRMU	0.080
Desjardins Multifactor Low Fossil Fuel ETF
Desjardins RI Global Multifactor - Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF	DRFG	0.090
Desjardins Alternative ETF
Desjardins Alt Long/Short Equity Market Neutral ETF	DANC	0.050

For information about Desjardins ETFs, visit the manager's website at www.desjardinsETF.com.

About Desjardins Group
Desjardins Group is the leading cooperative financial group in Canada and the fifth largest in the world, with assets of $313.0 billion. It has been rated one of Canada's Top 100 Employers by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the World's Strongest Banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has one of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry.

The Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds are not guaranteed, their value fluctuates frequently and their past performance is not indicative of their future returns. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with an investment in exchange traded funds. Please read the prospectus before investing. Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc.  is the manager and portfolio manager of the Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds. The Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds are offered by registered dealers.

SOURCE Desjardins Group

(media inquiries only): Jacques Bouchard, Public relations, Desjardins Group, 514-281-0844 or 1-866-866-7000, ext. 5557940, [email protected]