Components of Balance of International Payments, financial asset acquisition

1 - Net acquisition of financial assets

'Net acquisition of financial assets' refers to the difference between the acquisition and disposal of foreign assets in the Financial Account of the Balance of Payments. A positive sign refers to an increase in foreign assets held by residents while a negative sign refers to a reduction in foreign assets.

1.1 - Canadian Direct investment, assets

'Direct investment assets' refers to a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. As well as the equity that gives rise to control or influence, direct investment also includes associated debt (except debt between affiliated financial intermediaries).

1.1.1 - Direct investment assets, equity

1.1.2 - Direct investment assets, debt instruments