According to data by Trackinsight, Canadian-listed ETFs attracted strong flows during the week ending October 2. Equity ETFs gathered C$2.44 billion, while Fixed Income ETFs attracted C$1.13 billion. Multi-Asset ETFs added C$286.2 million, while Cryptocurrency products recorded C$31.8 million in net outflows.

Communication Services and Energy Lead Sector Inflows

Communication Services led sector ETF inflows with C$63.5 million, narrowly ahead of Energy at C$61.1 million. Information Technology added C$17.8 million. Financials recorded the largest sector outflow at C$741.9 million, while Utilities saw C$162.6 million in outflows.

U.S. Equity ETFs Attract C$1.20 Billion

U.S.-focused equity ETFs led geographic inflows with C$1.20 billion, followed by Canada-focused products at C$710.4 million and Developed Markets at C$303.8 million. Emerging Markets recorded the largest geographic outflow at C$94.1 million, while Japan saw C$14.3 million in outflows.

Disruptive Technology Tops Thematic Flows

Disruptive Technology topped thematic flows with C$64.7 million, followed by North America Energy Infrastructure at C$38.3 million and Global Infrastructure at C$10.2 million. Artificial Intelligence & Big Data recorded the largest thematic outflow at C$52.0 million, while Cryptocurrency themes lost C$31.8 million and Nuclear Energy saw C$8.1 million in outflows.

Gold Leads Commodity Inflows

Gold led commodity inflows with C$27.0 million, while Multi Commodities recorded C$15.0 million in outflows.

Bitcoin Leads Crypto Inflows as Solana Sees Outflows

Cryptocurrency flows were led by Bitcoin with C$8.7 million, followed by XRP at C$1.1 million. Solana recorded the largest crypto outflow at C$32.0 million, while Ether saw C$10.3 million in outflows.

Aggregate Investment Grade Bonds Lead Fixed Income Flows

Aggregate Investment Grade bond ETFs led fixed income flows with C$750.8 million, followed by Government Investment Grade at C$255.3 million. Corporate High Yield gathered C$28.6 million, while Corporate Aggregate products attracted C$25.0 million. Municipal Investment Grade ETFs recorded C$49.6 million in outflows.

Top 10 ETF Issuers by Weekly Net Inflows

1. iShares: C$1.58 billion
2. Vanguard: C$572.3 million
3. Fidelity: C$521.6 million
4. Desjardins Investments: C$442.6 million
5. Global X: C$200.5 million
6. TD Asset Management: C$193.0 million
7. CIBC: C$114.6 million
8. National Bank Investments: C$87.0 million
9. Mackenzie Investments: C$81.0 million
10. Purpose Investments: C$77.1 million

10 Most Popular ETFs by Weekly Net Inflows

1. iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (XIU): C$943.2 million
2. BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (ZSP): C$359.3 million
3. Desjardins Active Canadian Bond Universe ETF Units (DACU): C$261.5 million
4. iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond Index ETF (XSTH): C$165.9 million
5. iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (XEF): C$155.5 million
6. BMO Money Market Fund ETF (ZMMK): C$139.5 million
7. iShares Core Canadian Short Term Corporate + Maple Bond Index ETF (XSH): C$122.2 million
8. iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market Index ETF (XTOT): C$119.1 million
9. Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio (VEQT): C$114.7 million
10. Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF (VFV): C$102.6 million

Top 10 Performing Equity ETFs of the Week

1. Middlefield Innovation Dividend ETF (MINN): 8.25%
2. iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT): 5.45%
3. Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Index ETF (CHPS): 4.87%
4. iShares Cybersecurity and Tech Index ETF (XHAK): 4.57%
5. First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR): 4.49%
6. CI Digital Security ETF (CBUG): 4.11%
7. Evolve Cyber Security Index ETF (CYBR): 3.77%
8. iShares Semiconductor Index ETF (XCHP): 3.54%
9. First Trust AlphaDEX U.S. Technology Sector Index ETF (FHQ): 3.48%
10. Guardian i3 AI Technology and Innovation Fund ETF (GIAI): 3.21%

This article was prepared on September 25, 2026 using Trackinsight ETF data. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Please consult a registered financial professional before making any investment decision.