The following are some key observations of the TSX and TSX Venture Exchange markets:

1. NEGATIVE RETURNS

In each market cap segment for September, most sectors achieved negative returns. This is the first month since the COVID downturn with generally negative returns. The Micro Cap segment was hit the worst with an average decline of 6%, while the other segments dropped by 1-2%.

2. INNOVATION DOMINANCE

The Technology and Clean Tech sectors dominated sector performance in 3 of the 4 market cap groups in September. These sectors are garnering more attention in Canada as companies such as Nuvei Corporation (TSX:NVEI) go public.

3. HORIZONS BETAPRO ETFS LEAD THE WAY

Horizons BetaPro products represented all of the top 5 ETFs in September and 6 of the top 10.

4. THE 2020 TSX30

The 2020 TSX30* was announced on September 15. Be sure to check out the 2020 rankings at tsx.com/tsx30, and come back often for content from well-known thought leaders.

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