Distribution Details and Key Dates Desjardins Investments has announced a monthly cash distribution for the Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF. The distribution is set at C$0.0637 per unit and is scheduled for May 2026. This ETF trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol DCP.
The record date for this distribution is May 22, 2026, with the ex-dividend date also on May 22, 2026. The payment will be made to unitholders on May 29, 2026.
Yield and Historical Distributions Based on the current unit price, the ETF's indicated distribution yield is approximately 5.29%. Over the past 12 months, the total distributions have amounted to roughly C$1.16 per unit, maintaining a consistent monthly payout schedule. Historical distributions for the current year include C$0.1307 per unit in March, C$0.0649 in February, and C$0.1596 in January.
Investment Strategy and Portfolio Overview The ETF was launched in March 2017. Its objective is to track the Solactive Canadian Rate Reset Preferred Shares Total Return Index, primarily using a full replication strategy. The fund invests mainly in preferred securities issued by Canadian corporations. Eligible securities must carry a minimum credit rating of P3 from DBRS or S&P, or a rating above Baa3 from Moody's.
The fund's top ten holdings span the financial, energy, and utilities sectors, including companies such as Fortis, TC Energy, Toronto-Dominion Bank, and Royal Bank of Canada. The fund's net asset value is approximately C$38.32 million, and it carries a management expense ratio of 0.51%.