Desjardins Investments unveils new additions to its mutual fund lineup
Montreal, July 14, 2025 – Desjardins Investments Inc. (“Desjardins Investments”), the manager of Desjardins Funds, is announcing changes to its mutual fund lineup. These changes are detailed below and include the launch of three new Desjardins Target Date Investment Grade Bond Funds.
“Desjardins is meeting the needs of its members and clients by offering an alternative to guaranteed investment certificates and individual bonds,” said Jean-François Girard, Manager, Investment Fund Development and Management. “By expanding its Desjardins Target Date Investment Grade Bond Funds offer with three new maturities, Desjardins is offering tax-efficient solutions that are still flexible and affordable.”
These are the three new Desjardins Target Date Investment Grade Bond Funds, along with the classes of units available for each one:
Desjardins Funds | Class Units1 available starting July 14, 2025 |
C, F and D | |
C, F and D | |
C, F and D |
1 For more information about the classes of units available, see the simplified prospectus.
These funds are managed by Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. and aim to provide regular income while preserving capital. They invest primarily in investment grade fixed-income securities issued by Canadian corporations on the Canadian market that will mature in 2028, 2029 or 2030, when each fund will be closed.
A new class of units for two Desjardins Funds
Today, Desjardins Investments is also launching W-Class Units for the Desjardins Global High Yield Bond Fund and the Desjardins Sustainable Global Bond Fund.
Here’s a summary of the classes of units available:
Desjardins Funds | Class Units1 available before July 14, 2025 | Class Units1 available starting July 14, 2025 |
Desjardins Global High Yield Bond Fund | A, I, C, F, D | A, I, C, F, D, W |
Desjardins Sustainable Global Bond Fund | A, I, C, F, D | A, I, C, F, D, W |
1 For more information about the classes of units available, see the simplified prospectus.
Desjardins Global High Yield Bond Fund
The objective of this Fund is to achieve a high current income and some long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in high-yield fixed-income securities of issuers throughout the world. The portfolio sub-manager of this Fund is PGIM, Inc.
Desjardins Sustainable Global Bond Fund
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 issuers throughout the world. The Fund takes a responsible approach to investing. The portfolio sub-manager of this Fund is PIMCO Canada Corp.