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DCU ETF · Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.47%  | +0.04% | +2.70%  | +10.46% | +3.71%  | +0.64% | +0.64% | +0.84%  | |
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Essentials
Enterprise
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +0.04% | +2.70% | +10.46% | +3.71% |
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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 DCU 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.
DCU’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 | €788M |
Frequently asked questions about DCU
What does Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF, DCU, invest in?
DCU is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Canadian Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does DCU replicate?
DCU tracks the Solactive Canadian Bond Universe Total Return Index - CAD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of DCU?
DCU carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.08%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was DCU launched?
DCU was introduced to the market on March 21, 2017. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of DCU?
Desjardins Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF, DCU, is provided by Desjardins Investments. Learn more about Desjardins Investments here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of DCU?
DCU oversees €1.28B in assets as of April 24, 2026.
How has DCU performed lately?
Based on data from April 24, 2026, DCU returned 1.47% over the past month, 0.04% over the last three months and 0.84% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for DCU?
As of April 24, 2026, DCU recorded net flows of +€44M over the last month and +€259M year-to-date.
Does DCU distribute dividends?
DCU follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.27%.
What are the main country or region exposures of DCU?
As of March 31, 2026, DCU has significant geographic allocations in Canada.
In which sector or theme does DCU invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, DCU focuses largely on Sovereign, Municipal and Government agencies.
How many securities does DCU hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, DCU holds 1651 positions in its portfolio, with 18.98% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in DCU?
As of March 31, 2026, DCU top three holdings include CA135087T388, CA135087T792 and Canada, Bond 1.25 1jun2030 10Y.
What is the base currency of DCU?
The base currency of DCU is CAD.
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