Canadian demand for foreign securities rebounded sharply in August 2026, as investors moved $23.9 billion into overseas assets, according to data updated on 16 October 2026. The surge marks a dramatic reversal from July 2026, when net foreign securities purchases by Canadians stood at -$30.63 billion, indicating net selling in that month.
The latest figures suggest a renewed appetite for international diversification among Canadian investors after a period of net divestment. The swing from heavy net selling in July to substantial net buying in August underscores how quickly portfolio flows can shift in response to changing market conditions and sentiment, both globally and at home.
While the data release does not specify the breakdown by asset class or region, the headline turnaround from -$30.63 billion to +$23.9 billion over a single month will be closely watched by market participants as a signal of how Canadians are positioning themselves in foreign markets for the rest of 2026.