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Investment Objective
The objective of the Desjardins Enhanced Bond Fund is to provide unitholders with high and steady income as well as enhanced capital security. To do so, the Fund invests in Canadian government and corporate bonds and international debt securities.
Investment Strategies
To achieve the Fund’s objective, the portfolio manager:
 | Selects debt securities from among various Canadian and foreign issues;
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| Uses a management style that seeks to increase portfolio returns and enhance diversification;
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| May use derivatives to reduce risk related to currency and interest rate fluctuations;
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| May invest in foreign assets;
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| May undertake securities lending transactions to generate additional income. |
What Are the Risks of investing in This Fund?
Although the risk level of the Desjardins Enhanced Bond Fund remains low, the risks related to interest rates, credit, securities lending transactions, international equities, currencies and derivatives should be taken into account.
Who Should Invest in This Fund?
The Desjardins Enhanced Bond Fund is ideal for investors with low risk tolerance seeking investments comprising mainly Canadian securities and providing exposure to other regions.
Portfolio Manager
AllianceBernstein
Fund Information
Type of fund
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Canadian bond fund
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Inception
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January 12, 2004
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Type of securities
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Mutual fund units
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Eligibility
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100% eligible for RRSPs, LIRAs, RRIFs, LIFs, DPSPs, RESPs
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Management expense ratio
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1.69%
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Income distribution frequency
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Monthly
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Capital gains distribution frequency
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Annual
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