News Release

SIMA Monthly Investment Fund Statistics – March 2026

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

April 21, 2026 (Toronto) – The Securities and Investment Management Association (SIMA) today announced investment fund net sales and net assets for March 2026.

Mutual fund assets totalled $2.547 trillion at the end of March, down by $93.5 billion or 3.5 per cent since February. Mutual fund net sales were $1.6 billion in March.

ETF assets totalled $771.1 billion at the end of March, down by $10.8 billion or 1.4 per cent since February. ETF net sales were $19.0 billion in March.

March insights

• Despite continued positive net sales in March, both mutual fund and ETF assets declined as market weakness more than offset new investor inflows.
• All asset classes of mutual funds recorded positive net sales in March except equity funds.
• March saw the second highest monthly ETF net sales on record.

For more information on these results, click here.

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