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Desjardins Global Balanced Growth Fund Class A
Tactical Balanced
FundGrade C
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NAVPS (09-15-2026) |
$23.82 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.11
(-0.48%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at August 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (August 20, 1986): 4.94%
| 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 | 0.77% | -0.35% | 6.26% | 5.07% | 8.65% | 11.23% | 13.04% | 12.19% | 4.01% | 5.38% | 3.75% | 3.56% | 3.50% | 3.19% |
| Benchmark | 0.55% | 1.14% | 5.43% | 8.72% | 12.83% | 12.58% | 13.40% | 12.75% | 6.87% | 7.67% | 7.94% | 7.64% | 7.90% | 7.56% |
| Category Average | 1.08% | 1.34% | 3.15% | 7.80% | 12.01% | 10.40% | 11.30% | 9.66% | 5.63% | 6.88% | 6.46% | 5.88% | 5.70% | 5.50% |
| Category Rank | 156 / 329 | 275 / 329 | 29 / 328 | 295 / 326 | 267 / 325 | 146 / 318 | 95 / 315 | 46 / 294 | 241 / 288 | 226 / 279 | 239 / 271 | 224 / 253 | 212 / 241 | 199 / 225 |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.87% | 2.96% | -1.00% | -1.38% | -0.10% | -1.03% | -4.66% | 6.18% | 5.34% | 0.89% | -1.98% | 0.77% |
| Benchmark | 3.57% | 1.71% | -0.22% | -1.26% | 1.04% | 2.06% | -3.32% | 3.53% | 4.15% | 2.26% | -1.63% | 0.55% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
6.36% (July 2022)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-12.70% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 6.63% | 3.93% | -3.33% | 9.04% | -4.34% | 6.10% | -21.98% | 14.31% | 19.38% | 10.58% |
| Benchmark | 2.39% | 8.66% | 2.68% | 12.26% | 11.12% | 6.48% | -11.62% | 11.69% | 17.48% | 10.42% |
| Category Average | 5.78% | 6.18% | -5.55% | 12.58% | 5.65% | 9.53% | -9.83% | 8.35% | 11.73% | 10.14% |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 84/ 176 | 183/ 228 | 109/ 242 | 229/ 258 | 263/ 277 | 234/ 279 | 293/ 293 | 11/ 313 | 21/ 315 | 122/ 318 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
19.38% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-21.98% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 36.89 |
| International Equity | 23.30 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 23.22 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 6.58 |
| Mortgages | 3.29 |
| Other | 6.72 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 36.02 |
| Technology | 30.29 |
| Industrial Goods | 8.07 |
| Consumer Services | 7.75 |
| Financial Services | 4.39 |
| Other | 13.48 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 76.37 |
| Europe | 11.67 |
| Asia | 11.13 |
| Latin America | 0.66 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.12 |
| Other | 0.05 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| United States Treasury 4.63% 30-Apr-2029 | 4.21 |
| NVIDIA Corp | 4.14 |
| Amazon.com Inc | 3.13 |
| Alphabet Inc Cl C | 2.99 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2.72 |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd | 2.54 |
| Microsoft Corp | 2.27 |
| Broadcom Inc | 1.90 |
| Apple Inc | 1.77 |
| Eli Lilly and Co | 1.67 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Desjardins Global Balanced Growth Fund Class A
Median
Other - Tactical Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 9.27% | 11.08% | 9.88% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.13 | 1.22 | 1.18 |
| Alpha | -0.02 | -0.04 | -0.05 |
| Rsquared | 0.77% | 0.84% | 0.76% |
| Sharpe | 1.01 | 0.14 | 0.17 |
| Sortino | 1.89 | 0.20 | 0.09 |
| Treynor | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 90.35% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 10.87% | 9.27% | 11.08% | 9.88% |
| Beta | 1.21 | 1.13 | 1.22 | 1.18 |
| Alpha | -0.06 | -0.02 | -0.04 | -0.05 |
| Rsquared | 0.80% | 0.77% | 0.84% | 0.76% |
| Sharpe | 0.61 | 1.01 | 0.14 | 0.17 |
| Sortino | 0.99 | 1.89 | 0.20 | 0.09 |
| Treynor | 0.05 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 90.35% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | August 20, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | $72 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| DJT00007 |
Investment Objectives
The objective of this Fund is to provide a superior total return by primarily investing in equity and fixed-income securities throughout the world. The proportion of the Fund’s assets that are invested in equity and fixed-income securities may vary depending on market conditions.
Investment Strategy
The Fund's target asset allocation is 40% fixed income and 60% equity. The sub-manager may change the Fund's exposure to fixed income and equity securities up to +/-15% of the target allocation in order to adapt the Fund's portfolio to market conditions.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Wellington Management Canada ULC
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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 | 2.29% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.80% |
| 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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