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The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is Canada's primary stock exchange and one of the largest in North America. Understanding how the TSX works, what sectors dominate it, and how to invest in it efficiently is foundational knowledge for Canadian investors.
The TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) is Canada's largest stock exchange, operated by TMX Group. It lists over 1,500 companies with a combined market capitalization of over $3 trillion CAD. The TSX is home to Canada's largest banks, resource companies, utilities, and other major corporations.
The TSX lists established, larger companies. The TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) is for smaller, development-stage companies — often junior mining, oil, and technology. TSXV stocks carry significantly more risk and volatility than TSX-listed companies.
The TSX is notably concentrated in certain sectors — very different from the US S&P 500:
Many Canadians over-weight Canadian stocks ("home country bias"). While there are advantages (no currency risk, dividend tax credits), Canada represents only about 3% of global market cap. A balanced global approach — TSX ETF + US ETF + International ETF — provides true diversification. All-in-one ETFs like VGRO already include an appropriate ~30% Canadian allocation.
Any Canadian discount brokerage (Wealthsimple Trade, Questrade, bank discount brokerages) provides access to TSX-listed stocks and ETFs. Settlement is typically T+2 (trade date plus 2 business days).
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