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Desjardins Emerging Markets Bond Fund A Class
Emerg Mkts Fixed Income
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$7.11 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.01
(-0.08%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at April 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (October 18, 2013): 2.28%
| 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 | 2.73% | -0.03% | 1.57% | 0.73% | 11.86% | 8.41% | 9.62% | 5.79% | 1.23% | 3.75% | 1.34% | 1.23% | 1.21% | 2.18% |
| Benchmark | 0.02% | 0.34% | -1.49% | -0.31% | 8.90% | 9.46% | 8.91% | 8.05% | 3.46% | 3.26% | 2.65% | 3.36% | 2.54% | 3.82% |
| Category Average | 1.40% | 0.14% | 1.29% | 0.82% | 9.67% | 8.77% | 8.33% | 6.97% | 3.45% | 4.43% | 3.03% | 2.94% | - | - |
| Category Rank | 11 / 64 | 47 / 64 | 10 / 63 | 30 / 64 | 14 / 63 | 30 / 62 | 20 / 59 | 36 / 53 | 31 / 38 | 22 / 37 | 25 / 29 | 24 / 25 | 21 / 25 | 13 / 17 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.35% | 1.94% | 1.26% | 1.30% | 1.95% | 1.94% | 0.25% | 0.57% | 0.76% | 1.13% | -3.78% | 2.73% |
| Benchmark | 0.30% | 1.95% | 1.79% | 0.99% | 2.68% | 2.42% | -0.14% | -1.05% | -0.64% | 1.92% | -1.57% | 0.02% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
8.71% (November 2022)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-18.19% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 11.28% | 9.87% | -8.04% | 11.80% | 1.69% | -5.42% | -17.72% | 11.07% | 6.59% | 10.89% |
| Benchmark | 3.92% | 4.16% | 4.15% | 7.03% | 4.99% | -4.38% | -12.92% | 7.92% | 13.85% | 8.62% |
| Category Average | - | - | - | 9.00% | 3.99% | -4.64% | -9.10% | 9.06% | 8.21% | 9.86% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Category Rank | 4/ 17 | 4/ 21 | 25/ 25 | 12/ 29 | 24/ 31 | 31/ 38 | 49/ 53 | 17/ 58 | 42/ 62 | 21/ 62 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
11.80% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-17.72% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Government Bonds | 65.78 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 22.00 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 12.52 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | -0.01 |
| Foreign Bonds - Other | -0.03 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 87.74 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 12.52 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Latin America | 24.64 |
| North America | 17.77 |
| Africa and Middle East | 11.04 |
| Europe | 9.25 |
| Asia | 6.85 |
| Other | 30.45 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Treasury Bills | 2.03 |
| Petroleos de Venezuela | 1.98 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1.85 |
| Canada Treasury Bills | 1.81 |
| Arab Republic of Egypt 8.63% 04-Feb-2030 | 1.69 |
| Argentina Government 3.50% 09-Jul-2041 | 1.62 |
| USD Currency Forward | 1.60 |
| Panama Government 6.88% 31-Oct-2035 | 1.60 |
| Canada Treasury Bills | 1.57 |
| Argentina Government 5.00% 09-Jan-2038 | 1.31 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
Desjardins Emerging Markets Bond Fund A Class
Median
Other - Emerg Mkts Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 6.56% | 9.24% | 10.14% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.79 | 0.95 | 0.96 |
| Alpha | 0.03 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.42% | 0.61% | 0.50% |
| Sharpe | 0.88 | -0.13 | 0.08 |
| Sortino | 1.72 | -0.20 | -0.04 |
| Treynor | 0.07 | -0.01 | 0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 65.97% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 5.68% | 6.56% | 9.24% | 10.14% |
| Beta | 0.73 | 0.79 | 0.95 | 0.96 |
| Alpha | 0.05 | 0.03 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.41% | 0.42% | 0.61% | 0.50% |
| Sharpe | 1.59 | 0.88 | -0.13 | 0.08 |
| Sortino | - | 1.72 | -0.20 | -0.04 |
| Treynor | 0.12 | 0.07 | -0.01 | 0.01 |
| Tax Efficiency | 72.17% | 65.97% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | October 18, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| Assets ($mil) | $374 |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| DJT00146 |
Investment Objectives
The objective of this Fund is to provide a high income return and some long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in fixed-income securities of emerging market issuers.
Investment Strategy
Management of the Fund is assigned to a sub-manager who combines a top-down analysis of the portfolio’s positioning in terms of duration, countries, currencies and types of issuers, with a bottom-up analysis for selecting securities. The Fund invests primarily in government bonds in emerging markets denominated in U.S. dollars or local currencies. The Fund may also invest in emerging markets corporate bonds.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
PIMCO Canada Corp. |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Desjardins Investments Inc. |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
Desjardins Trust Inc. |
| Registrar |
Desjardins Investments Inc. |
| Distributor |
- |
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 | 1.84% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.37% |
| 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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