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.

1.3 - Official international reserves

'Official international reserves' refers to the sum of a) official holdings of gold and foreign exchange (U.S. dollars and deposits in other convertible currencies); b) loans to or from the International Monetary Fund on general account; and c) special drawing rights. It also includes Canada's Reserve Position in the International Monetary Fund.

1.3.1 - Official reserves, securities

1.3.2 - Official reserves, currency and deposits

1.3.3 - Official reserves, United States dollars

1.3.4 - Official reserves, other foreign currencies

1.3.5 - Official reserves, gold

1.3.6 - Official reserves, special drawing rights

1.3.7 - Official reserves, reserve position in International Monetary Fund (IMF)