Desjardins Active ETFs

Invest with intent beyond the index with three new active ETFs

Build more intentional, resilient portfolios with our Active ETFs.

  1. Desjardins Active Canadian Bond Universe ETF (DACU) New

    Enhancing income and portfolio stability through active exposure to Canadian bonds.

  2. Desjardins Canadian Equity Leaders ETF (DACL) New

    Providing access to high-quality Canadian companies while mitigating the concentration risks of traditional indexes.

  3. Desjardins Global Opportunities ETF (DAGL) New

    Capturing growth opportunities worldwide through a flexible, actively managed investment approach.

Strengthen your portfolio with well-chosen active ETFs

Certain areas of the market may benefit from a more flexible, selective, and actively managed approach. Desjardins Active ETFs can help address these challenges by providing targeted solutions that play a specific role within a portfolio.

What sets Desjardins Active ETFs apart

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Allocate with greater precision

Assign a clear role to specific portfolio allocations with strategies designed to target distinct investment objectives and opportunities.

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Manage concentration risk

Go beyond broad index exposures by addressing concentration risk and adapting to changing market environments.

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Target specific opportunities

Active portfolio management identifies opportunities and adjusts exposures as market conditions evolve.

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Simplify portfolio building

Portfolio construction is now easier with Desjardins’ suite of passive and active ETFs, combining low-cost market exposure and alpha-generating opportunities through one trusted solutions provider.

Active ETFs as a complement to Index ETFs

The simplicity of ETFs combined with the power of active management

Active ETFs give your clients access to professional portfolio management combined with the flexibility and efficiency of the ETF structure. Guided by in-depth research and active decision-making, these strategies can help uncover opportunities, manage risk, and adapt to changing market conditions.

By complementing core portfolio holdings with well-chosen active ETFs, your clients can benefit from targeted exposures, tactical positioning, and the potential for added value over time. Why not strengthen your clients' portfolios with the expertise of active management?

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Active ETF “Satellites”

Targeted satellite solutions, each addressing a specific portfolio need:

  • Enhancing income and stability
  • Mitigating concentration risk
  • Navigating global opportunities

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Explore the insights of Desjardins Global Asset Management’s (DGAM) Global Equities team on the value of active management in the current market environment.

The Expertise Behind our Active Strategies

Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. (DGAM) is one of Canada's largest portfolio managers.

  • 104 investment professionals
  • $129 B+ in assets under management
  • 30+ ETFs

Speak to a regional sales director about our investment solutions.

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The ETF's annual management fee based on the ETF's value on June 30, 2026.

As at December 31, 2025.

Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds are not guaranteed, their value fluctuates frequently and their past performance is not indicative of their future returns. Commissions, management fees and expenses may all be associated with an investment in exchange traded funds. Please read the prospectus before investing. Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. is the manager and portfolio manager of Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds. Funds are offered by registered brokers.

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The core-satellite approach recognizes the fundamental differences between passive and active management to leverage the best of both management approaches. Passive management uses index ETFs to create the “core” of the portfolio, which provides diversification at a low cost. With active management, we add “satellite” investments that are actively managed and have the potential to outperform the indexes over time to the heart of the portfolio. https://www.fondsdesjardins.com/information/Wise_etf_client_brochure.pdf