Components of Balance of International Payments, incurrence of liabilities

1.2 - Foreign portfolio investment

'Foreign portfolio investment' refers to cross-border transactions and positions involving debt or equity securities, other than those included in direct investment or reserve assets. Unlike direct investors, portfolio investors have no significant influence on the operation or management of the enterprises in which they invest.

Components of Balance of International Payments, incurrence of liabilities - Classification structure
Code Title
1.2.1Foreign portfolio investment, Canadian debt securities Foreign portfolio investment, Canadian debt securities
1.2.2 Foreign portfolio investment, Canadian equity and investment fund shares
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