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Desjardins Short-Term Income Fund A Class
Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
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NAVPS (08-12-2026) |
$4.08 |
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| Change |
$0.00
(0.10%)
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As at July 31, 2026
As at July 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (June 30, 1965): 5.68%
| 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 | -0.45% | 0.58% | 0.34% | 0.75% | 2.24% | 3.16% | 4.51% | 3.34% | 1.66% | 1.37% | 1.74% | 1.87% | 1.64% | 1.41% |
| Benchmark | -0.36% | 0.70% | 0.59% | 1.05% | 2.74% | 3.69% | 4.87% | 3.62% | 2.08% | 1.83% | 2.25% | 2.48% | 2.28% | 2.02% |
| Category Average | -0.30% | 0.56% | 0.44% | 0.83% | 2.20% | 3.12% | 4.28% | 3.27% | 1.73% | 1.61% | 1.88% | 2.03% | 1.82% | 1.63% |
| Category Rank | 283 / 304 | 229 / 299 | 236 / 290 | 239 / 290 | 202 / 273 | 179 / 246 | 125 / 215 | 133 / 200 | 134 / 189 | 129 / 180 | 128 / 172 | 122 / 165 | 119 / 156 | 110 / 143 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.55% | 0.81% | 0.33% | 0.11% | -0.32% | 0.40% | 0.64% | -0.93% | 0.06% | 0.75% | 0.28% | -0.45% |
| Benchmark | 0.59% | 0.75% | 0.38% | 0.22% | -0.27% | 0.45% | 0.74% | -0.88% | 0.04% | 0.74% | 0.32% | -0.36% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
63.30% (April 1967)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-39.11% (May 1967)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.38% | -0.42% | 0.52% | 2.26% | 4.47% | -1.77% | -4.54% | 4.72% | 5.57% | 3.19% |
| Benchmark | 0.90% | 0.27% | 1.89% | 2.98% | 5.17% | -0.92% | -3.98% | 4.92% | 5.71% | 3.77% |
| Category Average | 0.85% | 0.42% | 0.53% | 2.93% | 4.36% | -0.83% | -4.45% | 4.84% | 5.17% | 3.22% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Category Rank | 109/ 139 | 113/ 143 | 135/ 159 | 132/ 166 | 116/ 176 | 159/ 182 | 122/ 191 | 128/ 203 | 119/ 221 | 189/ 258 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
5.57% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-4.54% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 59.19 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 35.21 |
| Canadian Bonds - Other | 2.82 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 1.43 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 1.34 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 98.57 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 1.43 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 100.00 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Government of Canada 2.75% 01-Mar-2031 | 17.53 |
| Canada Government 3.50% 01-Sep-2029 | 4.38 |
| Government of Canada 2.25% 01-Feb-2028 | 3.26 |
| Canada Government 2.75% 01-Sep-2030 | 3.03 |
| Scotia Capital NHA 4.10% 01-Jun-2029 | 2.79 |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank 5.49% 08-Sep-2028 | 2.63 |
| Canada Government 1.50% 01-Dec-2031 | 2.37 |
| Scotia Capital NHA 3.94% 15-Aug-2029 | 2.04 |
| AIMCo Realty Investors LP 3.04% 01-Jun-2028 | 1.67 |
| TransCanada Trust 4.65% 18-May-2027 | 1.64 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Desjardins Short-Term Income Fund A Class
Median
Other - Cdn Short Term Fixed Inc
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 2.08% | 2.62% | 2.13% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.05 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | 0.48 | -0.50 | -0.24 |
| Sortino | 1.26 | -0.63 | -0.89 |
| Treynor | 0.01 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 67.06% | 29.65% | 38.18% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 1.83% | 2.08% | 2.62% | 2.13% |
| Beta | 1.03 | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.05 |
| Alpha | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.99% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.96% |
| Sharpe | -0.03 | 0.48 | -0.50 | -0.24 |
| Sortino | -0.51 | 1.26 | -0.63 | -0.89 |
| Treynor | 0.00 | 0.01 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Tax Efficiency | 32.37% | 67.06% | 29.65% | 38.18% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | June 30, 1965 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $292 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| DJT00001 |
Investment Objectives
The objective of this Fund is to provide unitholders with a high income return. The assets of this Fund consist primarily of corporate and government bonds. The Fund also invests in high-quality money market instruments and first mortgage loans. 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 portfolio manager selects the fixed-income securities of governmental and corporate issuers that for the most part have a maturity of one to five years. The portfolio manager primarily selects securities with a DBRS credit rating of BBB or better, or any equivalent credit rating set by another designated rating organization.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc.
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
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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 | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.76% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 0.50% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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