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Big Money Bets on the Loonie: FXC Sees an 8% Jolt to Assets as USD/CAD Softens

Big Money Bets on the Loonie: FXC Sees an 8% Jolt to Assets as USD/CAD Softens

Canadian Dollar ETF Draws Fresh Capital as Traders Reassess Loonie’s Slide

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Invesco CurrencyShares Canadian Dollar Trust’s FXC attracted $7.15 million in new money on February 19, 2026, marking a notable inflow for the currency-focused fund. With assets under management now at $85.72 million, the latest subscription represents roughly 8.34% of the ETF’s total size, signaling renewed conviction in Canada’s currency.

The related asset, FX:USD-CAD, is currently trading at 1.3671, leaving the pair down about 2.98% over the past three months as the U.S. dollar has ceded ground to the loonie. Short-term technicals remain cautious, with the one-day signal flashing a muted Hold rather than a decisive momentum call.

The scale of the inflow suggests that some institutional and sophisticated investors may be positioning for further Canadian dollar resilience, potentially on expectations of relatively tighter Bank of Canada policy or firm commodity support. Yet the neutral technical backdrop implies that buyers are early, and that macro data and central bank rhetoric will be critical in determining whether this bet pays off.

For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live currency exchange rates here.

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