Canadians scaled back their purchases of foreign securities in December 2025, with total acquisitions slipping to 13.060 billion CAD, down from 16.950 billion CAD in November 2025.
The decline suggests a moderation in Canadian investors’ appetite for international exposure at the end of the year, following a stronger push into foreign markets in November. While the data does not specify the composition of these investments, the month‑over‑month drop indicates a more cautious stance heading into 2026.
The figures were updated on 17 February 2026, confirming the slowdown in outbound portfolio flows and providing a fresh data point for analysts monitoring Canada’s cross‑border investment trends.
