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Desjardins Overseas Equity Fund A Class
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NAVPS (07-14-2026) |
$20.04 |
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| Change |
-$0.22
(-1.10%)
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As at June 30, 2026
As at June 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 12, 2004): 4.43%
| 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 | 6.00% | 17.54% | 9.17% | 9.17% | 12.70% | 7.03% | 9.57% | 13.58% | 6.49% | 8.92% | 8.80% | 8.53% | 7.79% | 8.40% |
| Benchmark | 2.50% | 17.58% | 19.46% | 19.46% | 33.58% | 25.23% | 21.66% | 21.46% | 12.54% | 14.17% | 12.00% | 10.28% | 10.14% | 11.21% |
| Category Average | 2.96% | 11.35% | 10.58% | 10.58% | 17.28% | 15.80% | 14.52% | 15.46% | 7.95% | 10.29% | 8.69% | 7.61% | 7.36% | 8.43% |
| Category Rank | 54 / 871 | 29 / 861 | 569 / 850 | 569 / 850 | 635 / 807 | 703 / 756 | 642 / 723 | 511 / 691 | 503 / 676 | 495 / 643 | 347 / 607 | 253 / 549 | 288 / 504 | 279 / 452 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | -2.73% | 1.46% | 2.55% | 2.75% | -0.76% | 0.04% | -1.01% | 4.72% | -10.41% | 5.77% | 4.83% | 6.00% |
| Benchmark | 0.51% | 3.32% | 3.56% | 2.68% | -0.03% | 1.29% | 5.56% | 6.62% | -9.73% | 7.20% | 7.01% | 2.50% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
11.86% (November 2022)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-15.65% (September 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.63% | 15.11% | -7.11% | 23.09% | 15.14% | 14.38% | -15.28% | 16.72% | 10.93% | 5.41% |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 128/ 408 | 318/ 469 | 228/ 529 | 109/ 586 | 115/ 631 | 88/ 658 | 477/ 678 | 133/ 703 | 492/ 738 | 688/ 769 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
23.09% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-15.28% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 91.86 |
| Canadian Equity | 4.09 |
| US Equity | 3.57 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.49 |
| Other | -0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 25.43 |
| Consumer Goods | 23.37 |
| Industrial Goods | 12.78 |
| Consumer Services | 11.02 |
| Financial Services | 9.78 |
| Other | 17.62 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Europe | 72.90 |
| Asia | 18.97 |
| North America | 8.14 |
| Other | -0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd - ADR | 10.47 |
| ASML Holding NV | 10.18 |
| Keyence Corp | 6.37 |
| InterContinental Hotels Group PLC | 6.35 |
| L'Air Liquide SA | 6.22 |
| London Stock Exchange Group PLC | 5.16 |
| Cie Financiere Richemont SA | 4.81 |
| Nestle SA Cl N | 4.12 |
| LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | 3.27 |
| Industria de Diseno Textil SA | 3.00 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Desjardins Overseas Equity Fund A Class
Median
Other - International Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 12.58% | 14.44% | 12.29% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.90 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Alpha | -0.08 | -0.05 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.72% | 0.76% | 0.74% |
| Sharpe | 0.51 | 0.30 | 0.56 |
| Sortino | 0.82 | 0.45 | 0.72 |
| Treynor | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 99.86% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 15.98% | 12.58% | 14.44% | 12.29% |
| Beta | 0.88 | 0.90 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Alpha | -0.14 | -0.08 | -0.05 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.76% | 0.72% | 0.76% | 0.74% |
| Sharpe | 0.68 | 0.51 | 0.30 | 0.56 |
| Sortino | 0.91 | 0.82 | 0.45 | 0.72 |
| Treynor | 0.12 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.08 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 99.86% |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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Fund Details
| Start Date | January 12, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $1,058 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| DJT00068 |
Investment Objectives
The objective of this Fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Fund’s portfolio consists primarily of equity securities of companies located or operating primarily in Europe, Australasia and the Far East. Any modification of the fundamental investment objective must be approved by the unitholders by a majority vote at a meeting called for this purpose.
Investment Strategy
The management of the Fund’s assets is assigned to a sub-manager who favours a ’growth at a reasonable price’ management style. Based on a rigorous fundamental analysis, the sub-manager searches for investment-grade corporate securities whose unique advantages afford the ability to: generate a high return on invested capital, provide ample growth potential, generate strong and predictable cash flows, consistently compound shareholder wealth over the long term and preserve capital.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
PineStone Asset Management Inc Fiera Capital Corporation
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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 | 2.27% |
|---|---|
| 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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