News Release

SIMA Monthly Investment Fund Statistics – January 2026

Mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) assets and sales

February 23, 2026 (Toronto) – The Securities and Investment Management Association (SIMA) today announced investment fund net sales and net assets for January 2026.

Mutual fund assets totalled $2.564 trillion at the end of January, up by $35 billion or 1.4 per cent since December. Mutual fund net sales were $5.7 billion in January.

ETF assets totalled $743.8 billion at the end of January, up by $30.8 billion or 4.3 per cent since December. ETF net sales were $20.8 billion in January.

January insights

• Mutual fund assets rebounded in January after experiencing a dip in December.
• Both mutual fund and ETF assets reached new all-time highs in January.
• Mutual fund monthly net sales were the highest since February 2025.
• ETF net sales posted their highest monthly total ever, surpassing the previous record set just last month.

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About SIMA

The Securities and Investment Management Association empowers Canada’s investment industry. The association is the leading voice for the securities and investment management industry, which oversees approximately $4 trillion in assets for over 20 million investors. Our members—including investment fund managers, investment and mutual fund dealers, capital markets participants, and professional service providers—are committed to creating a resilient, innovative investment sector that fuels long-term economic growth and creates opportunities for all Canadians.

For more information,

Christine Harminc
Director, Communications and Public Affairs
charminc@sima-amvi.ca
416-309-2313