Foreign investment flows into Canada hit record levels in June 2026
The appetite for Canadian bank paper in foreign currencies reflects the sector’s strong credit standing and the yield premium it offers over comparable sovereign debt.
Equity markets told a more subdued story. Foreign investors acquired $901 million of Canadian shares in June, a sharp reversal from a divestment of $16.1 billion the previous month.
Buying was concentrated in the manufacturing sector, partly offset by selling in trade and transportation as well as finance and insurance. The S&P/TSX composite index edged up 0.3% in June, providing modest support for valuations without triggering the kind of sharp moves that might have prompted heavier repositioning.
Canadians double down on US equities
While foreign capital flowed into Canada, domestic investors were equally active in building their exposure to foreign markets.
The data shows that Canadian investors acquired $35.4 billion of foreign securities in June, led by $23.5 billion in US share purchases. That brings the first-half total for Canadian buying of US equities to a record $78.1 billion; more than double the $35.1 billion invested during the same period of 2025.
