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DCS ETF · Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.82%  | +0.15%  | +2.83% | +13.26% | +10.46%  | +0.36% | +0.36% | +0.55% | |
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Essentials
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +0.15% | +2.83% | +13.26% | +10.46% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about DCS ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
DCS’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
DMEU | Desjardins American Equity Index ETF | €2.07B |
DCU | Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF | €1.28B |
DMEI | Desjardins International Equity Index ETF | €1.18B |
DMEC | Desjardins Canadian Equity Index ETF | €1.12B |
DCBC | Desjardins Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF | €789M |
Frequently asked questions about DCS
What does Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF, DCS, invest in?
DCS is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Canadian Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does DCS replicate?
DCS tracks the Solactive Short-Term Canadian Bond Universe Total Return Index - CAD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of DCS?
DCS carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.08%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was DCS launched?
DCS was introduced to the market on April 3, 2017. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of DCS?
Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF, DCS, is provided by Desjardins Investments. Learn more about Desjardins Investments here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of DCS?
DCS oversees €31M in assets as of April 24, 2026.
How has DCS performed lately?
Based on data from April 24, 2026, DCS returned 0.82% over the past month, 0.15% over the last three months and 0.55% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for DCS?
As of April 24, 2026, DCS recorded net flows of +€1.2M over the last month and +€4.7M year-to-date.
Does DCS distribute dividends?
DCS follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.90%.
What are the main country or region exposures of DCS?
As of March 31, 2026, DCS has significant geographic allocations in Canada.
In which sector or theme does DCS invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, DCS focuses largely on Sovereign, Municipal and Banks.
How many securities does DCS hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, DCS holds 528 positions in its portfolio, with 35.00% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in DCS?
As of March 31, 2026, DCS top three holdings include CA135087T388, Canada, Bond 1.25 1jun2030 10Y and Canada, Bond 0.5 1oct2030 10Y.
What is the base currency of DCS?
The base currency of DCS is CAD.
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