Dividend history
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF
DCP.TO
Recent payments
$0.0560CAD
Ex: Aug 24, 2026
Pay: Aug 31
$0.2249CAD
Ex: Jul 24, 2026
Pay: Jul 31
$0.0637CAD
Ex: May 22, 2026
$0.0920CAD
Ex: Apr 23, 2026
$0.1307CAD
Ex: Mar 24, 2026
$0.0649CAD
Ex: Feb 20, 2026
$0.1596CAD
Ex: Jan 23, 2026
$0.1331CAD
Ex: Dec 31, 2025
$0.0575CAD
Ex: Nov 21, 2025
$0.1244CAD
Ex: Oct 24, 2025
What the Ex-Dividend Date Means for Investors
The Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (DCP.TO) went ex-dividend on July 24, 2026. If you bought shares on or after this date, you won’t receive the upcoming dividend payment of CA$0.2249, which will be paid out on July 31, 2026.
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Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF
DCP.TO
DCP.TO
Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$42.53M
Div. yield
527.00%
52W high
$22.81
52W low
$20.04
Beta
1.01
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Investor Takeaway: If you held shares before the ex-dividend date, you’ll benefit from this dividend payment, which has increased significantly from the previous amount of CA$0.0637. With a trailing yield of 489.00%, this ETF shows its commitment to providing value to its shareholders.
Dividend Payment Details
The Desjardins Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF has a solid track record of consistent dividend payments, with 35 payments made over about 2.9 years and 18 increases noted.
Understanding Ex-Dividend Dates
The ex-dividend date is important for investors because it determines who gets the dividend payment. If you owned shares of the ETF before this date, you will receive the dividend. But if you buy shares on or after the ex-dividend date, you’ll miss out on the upcoming payment.
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Recent Dividend Increase
The latest dividend payment of CA$0.2249 marks a substantial increase from the previous dividend of CA$0.0637. This rise reflects the ETF's ongoing strategy to deliver value to its investors through regular dividend payments.
Payment Schedule
After the ex-dividend date on July 24, 2026, the dividend payment is set for July 31, 2026. Investors who held shares before the ex-dividend date can expect to see this payment in their accounts shortly after.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | DCP.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.2249 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-07-24 |
| Record | 2026-07-24 |
| Payment | 2026-07-31 |
| Declared | 2026-07-17 |
| Trailing yield | 489.00% |
| Stock page | DCP.TO dividend history |
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