News Release

SIMA Monthly Investment Fund Statistics – September 2025

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

October 22, 2025 (Toronto) – The Securities and Investment Management Association (SIMA) today announced investment fund net sales and net assets for September 2025.

Mutual fund assets totalled $2.489 trillion at the end of September, up by $75.6 billion or 3.1 per cent since August. Mutual fund net sales were $3.8 billion in September.

ETF assets totalled $663.8 billion at the end of September, up by $33.7 billion or 5.3 per cent since August. ETF net sales were $12.4 billion in September.

September insights

• Mutual fund assets saw the second-largest growth of the year, bringing total assets close to $2.5 trillion. Year to date, mutual funds rose by $246.2 billion or 11 per cent.
• ETF assets had their largest monthly increase of the year. Year to date, ETF assets have grown by $146.3 billion or 22.7 per cent.
• Mutual fund net sales have been positive for five consecutive months.
• Year to date, ETF net sales have exceeded 2024’s full-year net sales.

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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