DCG seeks to replicate, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and expenses, the performance of a selected short term Canadian government bond index, which Index is divided into five groupings with staggered maturities. Currently, DCG seeks to replicate the performance of the Solactive 1-5 Year Laddered Canadian Government Bond TR Index, net of fees and expenses. Under normal market conditions, DCG will primarily invest in investment-grade government bonds issued in the Canadian market, with an effective term to maturity between one and six years.