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Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is the largest stock exchange in Canada and the ninth largest in the world. Established in 1852, it is the first stock exchange in the country and has grown to become a preferred venue for raising capital and providing investors with attractive returns. With more than 1,500 companies listed, TSX is the leading global exchange for trading of publicly traded securities.

The TSX and TSX Venture Exchange provide access to Canadian public companies of all sizes, at different stages of growth and across 10 distinct sectors. The exchange provides investors with access to a broad range of securities and sophisticated investors with access to complex products, such as derivatives and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs).

TSX prides itself on being a fully electronic exchange. Market makers and other specialists conduct their business in the digital environment, enabling investors to access the TSX quickly and with minimal disruption to the market. All transactions conducted on TSX are denominated in Canadian dollars.

The Toronto Stock Exchange is owned by TMX Group, and they also own the Montreal Exchange, the TSX Venture Exchange and the Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation. TMX Group is focused on providing capital markets services and offering a high-quality, diverse range of listed and unlisted asset classes to both Canadian and international investors.

The TSX is not only an important part of the Canadian economy, but also a trusted and dependable place for investors to place their money. It is dynamic, rapidly changing, and ever-evolving, providing investors with valuable insights, deep liquidity, and low transaction costs.

The TSX continues to foster growth among Canadian businesses, as it has been doing for more than 150 years. It is the premier source for companies who require access to capital, with technological advances and business-friendly regulations allowing for further growth for years to come.

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