Can you buy the TSX index?
Isabella Turner
Updated on January 18, 2026
ISHARES S&P/TSX 60 INDEX ETF is a buy. The ETF (Toronto symbol XIU; buy or sell through brokers; ca.ishares.com) is a good low-fee way for you to buy the top companies listed on the TSX.
How do I buy TSX Venture stocks?
How to Invest in the TSX Venture Exchange
- Investors in the U.S. can buy stocks listed on the TSX-V through their brokerage accounts as long as they support trading on foreign stock exchanges.
- Some companies are dual-listed both on the TSX-V and in the U.S. as American Depository Receipts.
How do I join the Canadian stock exchange?
If you want to trade Canadian stocks that don’t have a U.S. listing, you need to open an account with a new broker. If you do not wish to open an account with a broker, then there are several online trading sites available that allow you to purchase or sell stocks on a Canadian exchange.
What is the difference between Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange?
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is the biggest stock exchange of Canada while TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) is the junior exchange. TSX focuses on senior issuers whereas TSXV focuses on venture capital and early-stage companies seeking funds for growth. Both exchanges are owned by the TMX group.
Is the TSX index a good investment?
The Bottom Line But if you believe that the long-term prognosis for the global economy is positive, and economic growth will translate into rising demand for commodities, TSX stocks are certainly worth considering for inclusion in diversified portfolios.
What does V mean after a stock?
The symbol V means “when issued or when distributed” on the NASDAQ exchange, and it indicates that a company’s shares are trading even before they’re issued. The V means you’re looking at a virtual stock – only a promise of future profit.
Can I buy Canadian stocks on E Trade?
Canada has a number of different stock exchanges, but the most popular is the Toronto Stock Exchange, or TSX. Investing in TSX-listed companies can be accomplished through most online brokerage accounts, such as TD Ameritrade or E-Trade.
Where can I buy stocks on the TSX?
Canadian investors can purchase stocks traded on the TSX-V directly using brokerage and self-directed brokerage accounts. U.S. investors can purchase stocks traded on the TSX-V directly using brokerage accounts that support such foreign trades.
Can you trade on a Canadian Stock Exchange?
While most Canadian discount online brokerages are connected to the CSE, there is still limited access within the US, but some US brokers allow clients to open “international accounts” that let them trade directly on a foreign stock exchange.
Is it easy to invest on the Toronto Stock Exchange?
While direct investment on the Toronto Stock Exchange is relatively easy to accomplish, many companies also dual list on U.S. stock exchanges, making it even easier to invest in the same companies on domestic exchanges.
How to find all the TSX tickers by sector?
The Toronto Stock Exchange has an API that returns all of the listed tickers in JSON format. Unfortunately it does not contain the industry/sector data. The .* at the end is a regular expression. Using ^ instead of .* seems to give more results.