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Canadian Investors Shift $61 Billion to U.S. Amid Tensions

11/27/2025

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In the first half of 2025, Canadian investors acquired $61.0 billion in U.S. securities, driven by rising trade tensions.
Foreign investors divested $22.4 billion from Canadian securities.
The net outflow from the Canadian economy reached $84.7 billion in the first half of 2025, compared with a net inflow of $80.6 billion in 2024.
Divestment included $43.6 billion from Canadian equities and investment funds, and Canadian bonds attracted $42.0 billion.

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Story summary

In the first half of 2025, Canadian investors acquired $61.0 billion in U.S. securities, driven by rising trade tensions.
Foreign investors divested $22.4 billion from Canadian securities.
The net outflow from the Canadian economy reached $84.7 billion in the first half of 2025, compared with a net inflow of $80.6 billion in 2024.
Divestment included $43.6 billion from Canadian equities and investment funds, and Canadian bonds attracted $42.0 billion.