Dividend history
Desjardins 1-5 Year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF
DCG.TO
Recent payments
$0.0335CAD
Ex: Aug 24, 2026
Pay: Aug 31
$0.0595CAD
Ex: Jul 24, 2026
Pay: Jul 31
$0.0237CAD
Ex: Jun 23, 2026
$0.0397CAD
Ex: May 22, 2026
$0.0265CAD
Ex: Apr 23, 2026
$0.0322CAD
Ex: Mar 24, 2026
$0.0284CAD
Ex: Feb 20, 2026
$0.0333CAD
Ex: Jan 23, 2026
$0.0500CAD
Ex: Dec 31, 2025
$0.0296CAD
Ex: Nov 21, 2025
What Does Ex-Dividend Mean for Investors?
The Desjardins 1-5 Year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF (DCG.TO) went ex-dividend on August 24, 2026. If you bought shares on or after this date, you won’t receive the upcoming dividend payment. The dividend amount is CA$0.0335 CAD, and it will be paid out on August 31, 2026.
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Desjardins 1-5 Year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF
DCG.TO
DCG.TO
Desjardins 1-5 Year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$135.93M
Div. yield
231.00%
52W high
$18.56
52W low
$17.98
Beta
1.27
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Investor Takeaway: If you held shares before the ex-dividend date, you’ll receive this dividend as a return on your investment. This payment reflects the latest dividend declaration made on August 17, 2026.
Dividend Details
The upcoming dividend of CA$0.0335 CAD is lower than the previous dividend of CA$0.0595 CAD, showing a reduction in the payout. The ETF currently has a trailing yield of 231.00%.
Understanding Ex-Dividend
The term 'ex-dividend' indicates the date a stock starts trading without the value of its next dividend payment. For this ETF, shares bought on or after August 24, 2026, will not qualify for the CA$0.0335 CAD dividend. Only those who held shares before this date are eligible for the payment.
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The dividend payment for the Desjardins 1-5 Year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF is set for August 31, 2026. This follows the record date of August 24, 2026, which determines which shareholders will receive the dividend. Keep in mind that the amount of CA$0.0335 CAD is a decrease from the previous dividend of CA$0.0595 CAD.
Dividend History
The Desjardins 1-5 Year Laddered Canadian Government Bond Index ETF has consistently paid dividends, with 37 payments recorded over about three years. During this time, there have been 16 increases, showing a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This history may be appealing to investors considering adding this ETF to their portfolios.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | DCG.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.0335 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-08-24 |
| Record | 2026-08-24 |
| Payment | 2026-08-31 |
| Declared | 2026-08-17 |
| Trailing yield | 231.00% |
| Stock page | DCG.TO dividend history |
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