Markets
Canada’s Mining Sector 101
A mining company is any company that owns, manages, or derives a significant portion of its revenue from mines. A mining company may be involved in the extraction of a valuable mineral or a geological material from the earth. Miners may extract many things, including gold, diamonds, zinc or coal.
Overview of TSX and TSXV
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) ranks as one of the 10 largest stock exchanges in the world in terms of market capitalization. Investors around the world want exposure to Canadian-listed stocks, as the country boasts one of the most secure financial and banking systems in the world, a strong middle class, political stability, and an unrivaled entrepreneurial spirit.
Canadian Indices vs. U.S. Indices
The premier stock index in Canada is the S&P/TSX 60 Index*, while south of the border, the American markets arguably have three premier indices: the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500Ⓡ, and the Nasdaq-100.