1 CNQ
2 ICE Futures Canada
3 Montreal Exchange (Bourse de Montréal)
4 NASDAQ Canada
5 NGX (Natural Gas Exchange)
6 Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)
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List of Canadian Stock Exchanges
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 12, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: June 11, 2018
Key Takeaways
- Canada hosts several specialized exchanges for equities and derivatives.
- The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is Canada’s primary senior equities marketplace.
- The Montreal Exchange focuses on derivatives including futures and options.
- Nasdaq Canada operates trading books for Canadian-listed securities but does not handle listings.
- The list provided includes some miscategorized entities like CNQ (a company) and NGX (not a stock exchange).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CNQ listed as but not actually a stock exchange?
CNQ is the ticker symbol for Canadian Natural Resources, an oil and gas company—not a Canadian stock exchange.
Does Nasdaq Canada list securities?
No. Nasdaq Canada operates trading books (CXC, CX2, CXD) for TSX‑listed securities but does not list new securities. ([investmentexecutive.com](https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/osc-approves-nasdaq-canada-to-operate-as-an-exchange/?utm_source=openai))
What does the Montreal Exchange specialize in?
The Montreal Exchange is Canada’s derivatives exchange, trading futures and options on equities, indices, currencies, ETFs, energy and interest rates. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal_Exchange?utm_source=openai))
Is NGX a stock exchange?
No clear evidence supports NGX (Natural Gas Exchange) as a recognized Canadian stock exchange—it may refer to a commodity trading platform, not a formal securities exchange.
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