Question 1

What is DCS?

Accepted Answer

DCS — Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX. NA

Question 2

What is the DCS ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

DCS last traded at $19.04 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the DCS MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

DCS has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, DCS is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are DCS annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

DCS historical returns: YTD: -0.31%, 1-year: +3.02%, 3-year annualised: +4.80%, 5-year annualised: +2.08%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.43, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does DCS pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DCS distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 2.77%, paid monthly. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does DCS invest in?

Accepted Answer

DCS's top holdings include Canada (Government of) 0.5% (null, 4.6%), Canada (Government of) 2% (null, 3.8%), Canada (Government of) 1% (null, 3.1%), Canada (Government of) 1.75% (null, 2.8%), Canada (Government of) 1.25% (null, 2.5%) — and 3 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Can 1-5Y Core Bd GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does DCS invest in?

Accepted Answer

DCS's largest sector exposures are Basic Materials (0.0%), Consumer Cyclicals (0.0%), Financial Services (0.0%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is DCS? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

DCS has approximately $52M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was DCS launched?

Accepted Answer

DCS was launched on April 3, 2017, giving it a 9-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy DCS in Canada?

Accepted Answer

DCS trades on the TSX under the ticker DCS. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is DCS?

Accepted Answer

DCS has a 1-year volatility of 1.68% and a beta of 0.99 (roughly in line with the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.43 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-07-13	$19.07	$19.07	$19.04	$19.04	$19.04	1,720
2026-07-10	$19.08	$19.08	$19.08	$19.08	$19.08	2,500
2026-07-09	$19.05	$19.05	$19.05	$19.05	$19.05	0
2026-07-08	$19.10	$19.10	$19.10	$19.10	$19.10	0
2026-07-07	$19.09	$19.09	$19.09	$19.09	$19.09	107
2026-07-06	$19.10	$19.10	$19.10	$19.10	$19.10	0
2026-07-03	$19.09	$19.09	$19.09	$19.09	$19.09	0
2026-07-02	$19.11	$19.11	$19.11	$19.11	$19.11	0
2026-06-30	$19.11	$19.11	$19.11	$19.11	$19.11	3,200
2026-06-29	$19.10	$19.10	$19.10	$19.10	$19.10	0

#	Name	Weight
1	Canada (Government of) 0.5%	4.55%
2	Canada (Government of) 2%	3.78%
3	Canada (Government of) 1%	3.13%
4	Canada (Government of) 1.75%	2.78%
5	Canada (Government of) 1.25%	2.52%
6	Canada (Government of) 2.5%	2.45%
7	Canada Housing Trust No.1 2.4%	2.45%
8	Canada (Government of) 0.25%	2.13%

Sector	Weight
Basic Materials	0.00%
Consumer Cyclicals	0.00%
Financial Services	0.00%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Industrials	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Consumer Defensive	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

Desjardins Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (DCS : TSX)

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