- Issuer
- Desjardins
- Inception Date
- Sep 27, 2018
- Category
- Sustainable, Total Bond Market
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
DRCU.TO Performance Chart
Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRCU.TO) is up 0.4% since the beginning of the year. DRCU.TO is currently trading at CA$19 per share. Investors who bought CA$1,000 worth of DRCU.TO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth CA$1,029.
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Returns By Period
Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRCU.TO) has returned 0.39% so far this year and 4.30% over the past 12 months.
Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF
- 1D
- -0.32%
- 1M
- -0.75%
- 6M
- 0.76%
- YTD
- 0.39%
- 1Y
- 4.30%
- 3Y*
- 4.55%
- 5Y*
- 0.58%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.31%
- 1M
- 0.87%
- 6M
- 10.62%
- YTD
- 13.50%
- 1Y
- 24.35%
- 3Y*
- 21.67%
- 5Y*
- 14.33%
- 10Y*
- 14.32%
DRCU.TO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 27, 2018, DRCU.TO's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.18%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 32.1 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +4.4%, while the worst month was Feb 2021 at -3.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, DRCU.TO closed higher 32% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 24, 2018 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 11, 2023 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.13% | 1.28% | -1.77% | -0.18% | 1.51% | 0.47% | -1.01% | 0.39% | |||||
| 2025 | 0.75% | 0.74% | 0.00% | -0.98% | 0.42% | 0.08% | -0.74% | 0.49% | 1.86% | 0.83% | 0.31% | -0.67% | 3.11% |
| 2024 | -1.09% | -0.36% | 0.49% | -1.74% | 1.52% | 1.25% | 1.84% | 0.97% | 1.53% | -0.56% | 1.24% | 0.14% | 5.29% |
| 2023 | 3.34% | -2.84% | 2.40% | 0.02% | -1.27% | 0.24% | -1.11% | -0.19% | -2.82% | 0.88% | 4.43% | 3.36% | 6.29% |
| 2022 | -2.92% | -1.58% | -2.21% | -3.25% | -0.11% | -2.57% | 3.71% | -2.62% | -0.66% | -0.88% | 2.47% | -0.99% | -11.24% |
| 2021 | -0.72% | -3.83% | -0.66% | 0.19% | 0.63% | 1.19% | 0.95% | -0.24% | -1.28% | -0.67% | 0.49% | 1.01% | -3.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.72%, beta of -0.04, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 27, 2018.
- This ETF participated in 26.47% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 16.16% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of -0.04 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.72%
- Beta
- -0.04
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 16.16%
- Downside Capture
- 26.47%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DRCU.TO ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF (DRCU.TO) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| DRCU.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.06 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.46 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.33 | -0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.38 | 2.67 | -1.29 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.52 | 9.87 | -6.35 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF provided a 3.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.64 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CA$0.64 | CA$0.65 | CA$0.62 | CA$0.49 | CA$0.60 | CA$0.60 | CA$0.60 | CA$0.56 | CA$0.14 |
Dividend yield | 3.43% | 3.43% | 3.27% | 2.62% | 3.34% | 2.87% | 2.69% | 2.67% | 0.71% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.29 | |||||
| 2025 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.65 |
| 2024 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.06 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.62 |
| 2023 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.49 |
| 2022 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.60 |
| 2021 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.60 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF was 18.29%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 835 trading sessions.
The current Desjardins RI Active Canadian Bond - Net-Zero Emissions Pathway ETF drawdown is 1.22%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-18.29%Oct 2022 | 2y 15d | 3y 4mo | 5y 4moOct 2020 - Feb 2026 | Bear market2022 |
-7.49%Mar 2020 | 9d | 5mo 2d | 5mo 11dMar 2020 - Aug 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-5.41%Oct 2018 | 0s | 1d | 1dOct 2018 - Oct 2018 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-2.70%Oct 2019 | 1mo 3d | 3mo 9d | 4mo 12dSep 2019 - Jan 2020 | — |
-2.61%Mar 2026 | 29d | 3mo 3d | 4mo 2dFeb 2026 - Jun 2026 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| DRCU.TO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -18.29% | -48.87% | +30.58% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.61% | -9.17% | +6.56% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.71% | -19.59% | +14.88% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.14% | -23.14% | +7.00% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -27.97% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.22% | -0.82% | -0.40% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.78% | -9.63% | +3.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.02% | 2.47% | -1.45% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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