Desjardins announces October 2026 cash distributions for some ETFs

MONTREAL, Oct. 16, 2026 /CNW/ -- Desjardins Investments Inc. (DI), acting as manager for Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), today announced the October 2026 cash distributions for some Desjardins ETFs listed on the TSX. Unitholders of record on October 23, 2026, will receive cash distributions payable for these ETFs on October 30, 2026.

Here is the list of the Desjardins ETFs that will pay cash distributions for October 2026, as well as the distribution amount per unit to be paid:

Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)	Ticker symbol (TSX)	Distribution per unit ($)
Canadian Income ETFs
Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF	DCU	0.0493
Desjardins Active Canadian Bond Universe ETF	DACU	0.0433
Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRCU	0.0539
Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF	DCS	0.0415
Desjardins 1-5 Year Laddered Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF	DCC	0.0567
Desjardins Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF	DCBC	0.0700
Desjardins 1-5 Year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF	DCG	0.0405
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF	DCP	0.1262
Foreign Income ETFs
Desjardins US Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index ETF	DUIG	0.0825
Desjardins Global Government Bond Index ETF	DGGB	0.0570
Canadian Equity ETFs
Desjardins Canadian Equity Index ETF	DMEC	-
Desjardins Canadian Equity Leaders ETF	DACL	-
Desjardins Quebec Equity ETF	DMQC	-
Desjardins RI Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRMC	-
Desjardins RI Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFC	-
American Equity ETFs
Desjardins American Equity Index ETF	DMEU	-
Desjardins American Mid Cap Equity Index ETF	DMID	-
Desjardins RI USA - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRMU	-
Desjardins RI USA Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFU	-
Global and International Equity ETFs
Desjardins International Equity Index ETF	DMEI	-
Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRMD	-
Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFD	-
Desjardins Emerging Markets Equity Index ETF	DMEE	-
Desjardins RI Emerging Markets - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRME	-
Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF	DRFE	-
Desjardins RI Global Multifactor - Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF	DRFG	-
Desjardins Global Opportunities ETF	DAGL	-
Alternative Investment ETFs
Desjardins Market Neutral ETF - CA$ Hedged Units	DANC	-
Desjardins Market Neutral ETF - US$ Hedged Units	DANC.U	-^1
Desjardins Absolute Return Global Equity Markets ETF - CA$ Hedged Units	DAMG	-
Desjardins Absolute Return Global Equity Markets ETF - US$ Hedged Units	DAMG.U	-^1
Desjardins Global Macro ETF	DGLM	-

¹ Denominated in US dollars.

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

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada and the eighth largest in the world, with assets of $543.5 billion as at June 30, 2026. Desjardins has been named one of the top employers in Canada by both Forbes magazine and Mediacorp. It offers a full range of products and services through its extensive distribution network, its online platforms and its subsidiaries across Canada. In addition to being ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has one of the highest capital ratios and one of the highest credit ratings in the industry.

About Desjardins Investments Inc.

As the manager of Desjardins Funds and Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Desjardins Investments Inc. is one of the leading investment fund managers in Canada, with $64.0 billion in assets under management as at June 30, 2026. Desjardins Investments offers a broad range of investment funds to Canadians and stands out in the industry for its roster of world-class portfolio managers representing more than 20 portfolio management firms around the world. In addition, Desjardins Investments is actively engaged in promoting and encouraging responsible investing in Canada.

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 Investments Inc. is the manager of Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds. Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds are offered by registered dealers.

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