Home Breadcrumb caret Industry News Breadcrumb caret Industry Breadcrumb caret Investments Breadcrumb caret Products Desjardins Investments ups risk of real estate fund Desjardins Investments has changed its global real estate fund. By Staff | February 27, 2013 | Last updated on February 27, 2013 1 min read Desjardins Investments has changed its global real estate fund. The change reflects the adjustment of the risk tolerance level associated with investment in the fund. This move follows a risk assessment by Desjardins Investments that took into account the following quantitative and qualitative factors: The fund’s investment strategy The sectors or regions in which the fund invests The volatility of returns and the risk levels of comparable funds As such, the risk tolerance level for the real estate offering has increased from medium up to medium-to-high. Its fundamental objective and strategy remain unchanged. Read: How to build a real estate empire The pros of private real estate Legal structure vital in real-estate investing Best bets in Canadian real estate Staff The staff of Advisor.ca have been covering news for financial advisors since 1998. Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo