Canadian Equity Funds

Desjardins Dividend Growth Fund

Investment Objective

The objective of the Desjardins Dividend Growth Fund is to provide high dividend income and long-term capital growth by investing primarily in Canadian equity securities.

Investment Strategies

Management style focused on growth at a reasonable price with an emphasis on dividend growth
Investment in Canadian and foreign equity securities from large cap, industry-leading companies whose earnings and income growth can support dividend distributions
Selection favoring common shares; to maintain significant diversification; the quality of the issuing company and the economic sector are also considered

What Are the Main Risks of Investing in This Fund?

Risks are related to the issuer, the market, foreign securities, and capital erosion (T-Class units only).

Who Should Invest in This Fund?

The Desjardins Dividend Growth Fund is intended for investors who

Have moderate risk tolerance
Are looking for both high dividend returns and long-term capital growth
Wish to earn additional income providing tax benefits offered by T-Class units

Portfolio Manager

Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd.

Fund Information
Type of fund	Canadian dividend fund
Inception	January 20, 2009 (A- and T-Class units)
Eligibility	A-Class units are 100% eligible for RRSPs, TFSAs, LIRAs, RRIFs, LIFs, group RRSPs, DPSPs, Desjardins SIPPs, and RESPs. T-Class units are not eligible for registered plans.
Management expense ratio	2.17%
Income distribution frequency	- Quarterly (A-Class units) - Monthly (T-Class units)
Capital gains distribution frequency	- Annual (A- and T-Class units)

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How to get this service
Online	AccèsD allows you to acquire shares in a Desjardins Funds that you already hold (Desjardins Funds existing accounts).

By phone (Members)	Montreal area: 514-522-2373 Elsewhere in Canada and the U.S.: 1-800-CAISSES (1-800-224-7737)

At the caisse	Make an appointment with a caisse advisor: online by phone