Desjardins Global Asset Management (DGAM)
As a leading institutional asset manager, we design innovative, high-performing investment solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients.
A leader in institutional asset management
We’re one of Canada’s leading portfolio managers, with deep expertise in equities, fixed income, and real assets across a range of investment vehicles.
We manage institutional mandates on behalf of insurance companies, pension funds, trust companies, endowments, non-profit organizations and corporations across Canada.
$122.1 billion
in assets under management
More than 100
investment specialists
More than 25
years of experience
Responsible investment: A pillar of our vision
We firmly believe in the importance of growing our clients’ assets responsibly, while encouraging issuers to adopt sustainable practices. This is why we integrate leading responsible investment (RI) practices across all our strategies and at every stage of our investment process.
Our areas of expertise
Our expertise is built on agile and disciplined processes that address the demands of our institutional clients, incorporate an innovative approach to responsible investing, and enable us to navigate all market cycles with confidence.
We offer pooled funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), segregated portfolios, and multi-asset solutions with strategic or tactical asset allocation.
Asset classes
We manage a broad range of investment strategies across a variety of asset classes.
- Fixed income
- Canadian equities
- Global equities
- Real estate
- Infrastructure
Investment solutions
We work closely with our clients to design solutions tailored to their specific needs.
- Strategic asset allocation
- Liability-driven investing
- Quantitative management and research
- Index management
- Tactical asset allocation
- Responsible investment
Our strength: Understanding our clients’ needs and priorities
Our close relationships with our diverse client base and our collaborative approach allow us to grasp the needs, challenges, and priorities unique to each institution.
Foundations
Sustainable asset growth and solutions aligned with the values and objectives of your foundation, including thematic funds and ESG approaches.
Pension plans
Long-term performance to meet future obligations, supported by rigorous risk management.
Universities
Very long-term capital growth to support research, scholarships, and academic programs, with portfolios that reflect your institution’s educational and social mission.
Indigenous communities
A collaborative approach and solutions that combine financial performance with respect for social and environmental values.
Our insights
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