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Desjardins Emerging Markets Fund A Class
Emerging Markets Equity
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2013, 2012
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NAVPS (09-11-2026) |
$25.79 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.30
(-1.17%)
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As at August 31, 2026
As at August 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 23, 2007): 5.99%
| 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 | 0.56% | -1.90% | 10.91% | 28.33% | 43.71% | 34.15% | 27.42% | 21.83% | 10.77% | 10.62% | 9.98% | 8.16% | 6.12% | 6.42% |
| Benchmark | 2.18% | 2.04% | 6.28% | 14.45% | 22.57% | 20.98% | 19.14% | 15.39% | 8.31% | 9.69% | 9.84% | 8.61% | 7.95% | 8.99% |
| Category Average | 2.72% | -1.34% | 9.21% | 24.48% | 38.06% | 28.23% | 22.55% | 18.41% | 8.71% | 10.53% | 10.58% | 8.92% | 7.96% | 8.87% |
| Category Rank | 287 / 303 | 205 / 302 | 90 / 292 | 57 / 292 | 71 / 287 | 41 / 280 | 32 / 264 | 50 / 252 | 83 / 238 | 133 / 219 | 143 / 207 | 130 / 182 | 143 / 164 | 130 / 147 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 8.36% | 5.29% | -3.18% | 1.38% | 8.52% | 6.62% | -11.99% | 12.59% | 14.09% | 2.77% | -5.07% | 0.56% |
| Benchmark | 6.98% | 2.46% | -1.96% | -0.34% | 4.52% | 3.03% | -8.17% | 7.94% | 5.08% | 1.35% | -1.46% | 2.18% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
14.09% (May 2026)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-15.00% (October 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 5.91% | 17.96% | -16.51% | 13.92% | 8.08% | -11.84% | -16.71% | 9.19% | 20.82% | 29.02% |
| Benchmark | 7.90% | 26.42% | -6.05% | 15.55% | 11.45% | 0.08% | -12.38% | 7.03% | 21.65% | 18.65% |
| Category Average | 6.53% | 28.88% | -11.86% | 15.06% | 17.52% | -3.30% | -17.32% | 8.68% | 12.46% | 28.25% |
| Quartile Ranking | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 57/ 137 | 146/ 153 | 159/ 165 | 120/ 200 | 199/ 216 | 206/ 220 | 145/ 239 | 99/ 254 | 14/ 264 | 120/ 283 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
29.02% (2025)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-16.71% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| International Equity | 96.42 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 2.03 |
| US Equity | 0.82 |
| Income Trust Units | 0.73 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Technology | 42.57 |
| Financial Services | 16.71 |
| Basic Materials | 8.24 |
| Healthcare | 7.27 |
| Consumer Goods | 6.31 |
| Other | 18.90 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Asia | 73.32 |
| Latin America | 9.91 |
| Africa and Middle East | 7.34 |
| North America | 2.85 |
| Europe | 2.73 |
| Other | 3.85 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactrg Co Ltd | 9.58 |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 8.19 |
| SK Hynix Inc | 6.87 |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd | 3.47 |
| WuXi AppTec Co Ltd Cl A | 2.81 |
| MediaTek Inc | 2.57 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2.03 |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd | 1.99 |
| Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd | 1.71 |
| Grupo Mexico SAB de CV Cl B | 1.71 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Desjardins Emerging Markets Fund A Class
Median
Other - Emerging Markets Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 16.84% | 16.93% | 15.58% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 1.32 | 1.20 | 1.13 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | 0.01 | -0.03 |
| Rsquared | 0.83% | 0.84% | 0.87% |
| Sharpe | 1.33 | 0.51 | 0.35 |
| Sortino | 2.68 | 0.89 | 0.44 |
| Treynor | 0.17 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | 99.64% | 99.15% | 97.22% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 26.17% | 16.84% | 16.93% | 15.58% |
| Beta | 1.62 | 1.32 | 1.20 | 1.13 |
| Alpha | 0.05 | 0.02 | 0.01 | -0.03 |
| Rsquared | 0.89% | 0.83% | 0.84% | 0.87% |
| Sharpe | 1.44 | 1.33 | 0.51 | 0.35 |
| Sortino | 2.68 | 2.68 | 0.89 | 0.44 |
| Treynor | 0.23 | 0.17 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | 100.00% | 99.64% | 99.15% | 97.22% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | January 23, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $441 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| DJT00067 |
Investment Objectives
The investment objective of this Fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Fund’s portfolio consists primarily of shares of foreign corporations in emerging markets selected from all sectors of the economy as well as emerging markets exchange-traded funds.
Investment Strategy
The sub-manager seeks to invest in high quality, attractively valued companies, with improving operating performance, that are receiving increasing investor attention. This investment philosophy underpins the sub-manager’s 4Factor approach, and gives it four characteristics on which to value companies. The first two characteristics are grounded in traditional finance and highlight the type of asset the sub-manager wants to invest in.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Ninety One North America, Inc
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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 | 2.32% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.81% |
| 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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