Federation Des Caisses Desjardins du Quebec
The Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec (FCDQ) is the central cooperative body of the Desjardins Group, responsible for providing orientation, coordination, treasury, and development activities for its network of 204 member caisses in Quebec as of January 2024. Founded in Lévis, Quebec, the FCDQ manages risk and capital for the group, acts as a financial agent in Canadian and international markets, and offers technical, financial, and administrative services to its members. Desjardins is the largest federation of credit unions in North America, serving individuals, businesses, and communities with a comprehensive suite of financial products and services. The FCDQ itself is an institutional cooperative headquartered in Lévis, with a significant presence and influence across the province and beyond. The broader Desjardins Group was founded in 1900 and is one of the largest financial institutions in Canada, employing tens of thousands of people.
Investment Strategy
As the central governance body for Desjardins Group, the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec focuses on cooperative finance, risk management, and capital allocation. Its strategy emphasizes supporting local caisses through robust liquidity management, responsible and sustainable investing, compliance with cooperative principles, and development services aimed at member financial health. It operates primarily as an institutional financial agent, investing in various asset classes to secure the ongoing stability and growth of the Desjardins cooperative network, while maintaining a strong emphasis on risk management, sustainability, and the well-being of its members and their communities.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (2,638)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R RY | ROYAL BK CDA | 7.62% | $1.74B | 13,215,944 | $99.45 | $131.55 | +$313.8M |
T TD | TORONTO DOMINION BK ONT | 4.59% | $1.05B | 14,242,468 | $56.00 | $73.45 | +$160.0M |
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | 3.22% | $733.0M | 1,473,527 | $264.88 | $497.41 | +$221.3M |
B BN | BROOKFIELD CORP | 2.36% | $538.4M | 8,718,868 | $37.10 | $61.85 | +$94.0M |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 2.17% | $495.5M | 3,135,817 | $69.03 | $157.99 | +$187.6M |