Desjardins announces ETF changes approved at unitholder meetings

MONTREAL, Oct. 20, 2026 /CNW/ -- Desjardins Investments Inc. (DI), acting as manager for Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), announces that it has received unitholder approval at the special meetings of the unitholders held on October 19, 2026, to amend the investment objectives and names of the following Desjardins ETFs:

• Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRCU)
• Desjardins RI Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRMC)
• Desjardins RI USA - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRMU)
• Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRMD)
• Desjardins RI Emerging Markets - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRME)
• Desjardins RI Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRFC)
• Desjardins RI USA Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRFU)
• Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRFD)
• Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor- Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRFE)

The names of the Desjardins ETFs will change as described below.

DI believes that the proposed changes will benefit unitholders by allowing Desjardins ETFs to achieve their investment objectives through the use of an improved portfolio construction process and a modernized responsible investment approach.

These changes will be implemented on or about October 30, 2026:

• The names of the Desjardins ETFs below will change as follows:

The investment strategies will also be modified as further described in Amendment No. 1 dated August 18, 2026, to the Prospectus of the Desjardins ETFs dated March 30, 2026 (the "Prospectus Amendment").

For more information about Desjardins ETFs and the Prospectus Amendment, visit the fund manager's website at www.desjardinsETF.com. 

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada and the eighth largest in the world, with assets of $543.5 billion as at June 30, 2026. Desjardins has been named one of the top employers in Canada by both Forbes magazine and Mediacorp. It offers a full range of products and services through its extensive distribution network, its online platforms and its subsidiaries across Canada. In addition to being ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has one of the highest capital ratios and one of the highest credit ratings in the industry.

About Desjardins Investments Inc.

As the manager of Desjardins Funds and Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Desjardins Investments Inc. is one of the leading investment fund managers in Canada, with $64.0 billion in assets under management as at June 30, 2026. Desjardins Investments offers a broad range of investment funds to Canadians and stands out in the industry for its roster of world-class portfolio managers representing more than 20 portfolio management firms around the world. In addition, Desjardins Investments is actively engaged in promoting and encouraging responsible investing in Canada. 

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 other fees may be associated with an investment in exchange traded funds. Please read the prospectus before investing. Desjardins Investments Inc. is the manager of Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds. Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds are offered by registered dealers.

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SOURCE Desjardins Group

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