North America’s largest co-op financial group, Desjardins, has received awards for eight of its funds.
At Fundata Canada Inc’s annual FundGrade A+ Awards ceremony, the Canadian credit union federation received awards for one mutual fund, three of its responsible investment exchange-traded funds, and four guaranteed investment funds.
The awards are given to Canadian investment funds which deliver “the best risk-adjusted awards” and maintain high FundGrade ratings over the course of a year.
Desjardins received a FundGrade A+ rating for the following funds, with many for the second or third year in a row.
- Desjardins RI Canada Multifactor – Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF1 (DRFC) – For the third year in a row
- Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor – Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF1 (DRFE) – For the third year in a row
- Desjardins RI Developed ex-USA ex-Canada – Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRMD)
- Desjardins Floating Rate Income Fund
- DFS GIF – Global Balanced Growth – Desjardins
- DFS GIF – Canadian Balanced – Fiera Capital
- DFS GIF – Canadian Balanced – CI
- DFS GIF – Canadian Income and Growth – CI
Frédérick Tremblay, president and chief operating officer, Investment Solutions at Desjardins Investments Inc, said: “We’re extremely honoured and proud to see Desjardins win eight FundGrade A+® Awards this year.
“The awards recognise our teams’ hard work and our commitment to providing our members and clients with sustainable, high-performing investment solutions that are truly adapted to their needs. Supporting their financial empowerment remains our mission.”
Earlier this month, Desjardins was also ranked as one of Canada’s top employers.
