Global and International Equity Funds

Desjardins Emerging Markets Fund				Quarterly Comments

				Monthly Report

Investment Objective

The objective of the Desjardins Emerging Markets Fund is to provide its unitholders with long-term capital appreciation.

Investment Strategies

In-depth research on companies in which the Fund invests

Implementation of advanced risk control measures
Company selection based on

Quality of management, financial statements, and governance
Comparative evaluation of a company’s value based on financial ratios and growth prospects

What Are the Main Risks of Investing in This Fund?

Risks are related to the issuer, the equity market, emerging markets, small businesses, liquidity, and currencies.

Who Should Invest in this Fund?

The Desjardins Emerging Markets Fund is intended for investors who

Have high risk tolerance
Are seeking long-term capital appreciation
Wish to diversify their portfolio to include a number of global markets by adding shares from businesses operating in emerging economies

Accumulated				Annualized
1 month	3 months	6 months	Year to date	1 year	3 years	5 years	Since inception*
-1.57 %	1.65 %	6.36 %	10.26 %	1.02 %	16.98 %	6.62 %	5.82 %

*January 17, 2007

Portfolio Manager

Aberdeen Asset Management inc.

Fund Information
Type of fund	Emerging markets fund
Inception	A-Class units: January 17, 2007
Eligibility	100% eligible for RRSPs, TFSAs, LIRAs, RRIFs, LIFs, group RRSPs, DPSPs, SIPPs, and RESPs.
Management expense ratio	2.84%
Income distribution frequency	A-Class units: annual
Capital gains distribution frequency	A-Class units: annual

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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