Mutual funds, ETFs saw their total assets shoot up to new highs in January
At $20.8B, ETFs also set a new monthly net sales record: SIMA
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 23, 2026 February 23, 2026
- 15:44
At $20.8B, ETFs also set a new monthly net sales record: SIMA
Mutual fund managers wrapped up 2025 with more than $2.5 trillion in assets under management — a 12.7% increase over the previous year
Alternative asset manager says it's not halting redemptions on one of its funds
Plus, a slew of product launches, mergers and more
Fees, ease of access are key considerations for investors when selecting an ETF
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
Canadian ETF sales exceeded $100 billion for the first time in 2025
Mutual fund, ETF assets both up thanks to both positive net sales, market effect
Plus, launches from Harvest and Hamilton ETFs and RPIA to close mutual fund
Mutual fund assets, however, saw "a modest market-driven decline" for the month: SIMA
Total ETF AUM hit US$19.9 trillion by the end of the year: ETFGI report
Plus, other product/index launches, fund name and management changes
These fixed-income investments offer an escape from the duration-heavy domestic market without sacrificing security
Plus, product news from Harvest, AGF, CIBC, NEI, Manulife and RGP Investments
$125B in inflows far surpassed previous high of $76B in 2024
The funds suffered net outflows of US$2.95 billion in the month: ETFGI
The funds reached a new record of US$799.35B in assets in November: ETFGI
Tech, climate change account for nearly half of thematic ETF assets
They are increasingly being used for fixed income, foreign equities exposure
Mutual fund, ETF AUM rose for the seventh consecutive month
Plus, other product launches and news, including more ESG fund terminations
More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record