FX.co ★ Canadian Investors Dial Back Foreign Securities Buying in December

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.