Household net worth rises due to strength in equity markets
Canadian households were wealthier in the second quarter of 2025, as their net worth—the value of all assets minus all liabilities—increased by over a quarter of a trillion dollars (+$257.7 billion; +1.5%) to reach $17,877.1 billion, the seventh consecutive quarterly increase. This accumulation of wealth took place despite headwinds of global trade pressures and a weakening economy. However, these gains are likely not evenly distributed among households as the wealthiest (top 20% of the wealth distribution) hold almost 70% of financial assets and are therefore best positioned to benefit from investment income and valuation gains when markets perform well.
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