TMX Group Consolidated Trading Statistics - August 2026
Trading on TMX equity and derivatives markets is materially above 2025 levels year-to-date, with TSX Venture posting the largest percentage gains.
Rhea-AI Summary
TMX Group (TMXXF) reported August 2026 trading statistics across its equities and derivatives marketplaces.
All TMX equities venues recorded August volume of 12.97 billion shares, up from 11.99 billion in July, with value at $404.5 billion and 29.0 million transactions. Year-to-date 2026, equities volume reached 125.2 billion shares, value $3.48 trillion and transactions 262.9 million, up 23.8%, 38.6% and 32.9% versus 2025.
On Toronto Stock Exchange, 2026 year-to-date value rose 41.2%, while TSX Venture Exchange value climbed 146.7% and transactions 130.0%. TSX Alpha Exchange showed year-to-date volume and value declines of 11.6% and 9.8%, but transactions increased 12.0%. Montréal Exchange derivatives volume grew 16.0% year-to-date, with open interest up 20.8%.
Positive
- All TMX equities YTD 2026 value $3.48T, up 38.6% vs 2025
- All TMX equities YTD 2026 transactions 262.9M, up 32.9% vs 2025
- TSX Venture YTD 2026 value $34.3B, up 146.7% vs 2025
- TSX Venture YTD 2026 transactions 16.1M, up 130.0% vs 2025
- Alpha-X and Alpha DRK YTD 2026 transactions 1.08M, up 71.2% vs 2025
- Montréal Exchange YTD 2026 open interest 36.9M contracts, up 20.8% vs 2025
Negative
- TSX Alpha YTD 2026 volume 8.32B shares, down 11.6% vs 2025
- TSX Alpha YTD 2026 value $141.4B, down 9.8% vs 2025
- All TMX equities August 2026 value $404.5B, below July 2026’s $411.4B
- All TMX equities August 2026 transactions 29.0M, below July 2026’s 30.2M
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Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, including Alpha-X & Alpha DRK, and Montréal Exchange
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 8, 2026) - TMX Group Limited today announced August 2026 trading statistics for its marketplaces - Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange (Alpha), including Alpha-X & Alpha DRK, and Montréal Exchange (MX).
All TMX Equities Marketplaces *
| August 2026 | July 2026 | August 2025 | |
| Volume | 12,970,782,217 | 11,998,428,161 | 12,200,372,060 |
| Value | |||
| Transactions | 29,041,028 | 30,214,800 | 23,188,885 |
| Daily Averages | |||
| Volume | 648.5 million | 545.4 million | 610.0 million |
| Value | |||
| Transactions | 1,452,051 | 1,373,400 | 1,159,444 |
Year-to-date Statistics
| 2026 | 2025 | % Change | |
| Volume | 125,153,130,078 | 101,132,067,451 | +23.8 |
| Value | +38.6 | ||
| Transactions | 262,858,474 | 197,791,933 | +32.9 |
| Daily Averages | |||
| Volume | 749.4 million | 605.6 million | +23.8 |
| Value | +38.6 | ||
| Transactions | 1,574,003 | 1,184,383 | +32.9 |
Toronto Stock Exchange
| August 2026 | July 2026 | August 2025 | |
| Volume | 8,714,264,348 | 8,695,785,150 | 7,604,943,671 |
| Value | |||
| Transactions | 25,325,826 | 26,864,912 | 20,421,300 |
| S&P/TSX Composite Index Close ^ | 36,270.48 | 35,226.14 | 28,564.45 |
| Daily Averages | |||
| Volume | 435.7 million | 395.3 million | 380.2 million |
| Value | |||
| Transactions | 1,266,291 | 1,221,132 | 1,021,065 |
Year-to-date Statistics
| 2026 | 2025 | % Change | |
| Volume | 81,299,296,116 | 65,767,314,710 | +23.6 |
| Value | +41.2 | ||
| Transactions | 227,940,069 | 174,337,068 | +30.7 |
| Daily Averages | |||
| Volume | 486.8 million | 393.8 million | +23.6 |
| Value | +41.2 | ||
| Transactions | 1,364,911 | 1,043,935 | +30.7 |
TSX Venture Exchange*
| August 2026 | July 2026 | August 2025 | |
| Volume | 3,492,449,286 | 2,554,232,103 | 3,498,516,039 |
| Value | |||
| Transactions | 1,610,988 | 1,281,453 | 1,017,167 |
| S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index Close ^ | 982.51 | 867.13 | 829.57 |
| Daily Averages | |||
| Volume | 174.6 million | 116.1 million | 174.9 million |
| Value | |||
| Transactions | 80,549 | 58,248 | 50,858 |
Year-to-date Statistics
| 2026 | 2025 | % Change | |
| Volume | 35,222,485,847 | 25,710,987,492 | +37.0 |
| Value | +146.7 | ||
| Transactions | 16,138,247 | 7,016,366 | +130.0 |
| Daily Averages | |||
| Volume | 210.9 million | 154.0 million | +37.0 |
| Value | +146.7 | ||
| Transactions | 96,636 | 42,014 | +130.0 |
TSX Alpha Exchange
| August 2026 | July 2026 | August 2025 | |
| Volume | 717,116,957 | 696,743,301 | 1,060,876,293 |
| Value | |||
| Transactions | 1,960,860 | 1,911,492 | 1,642,796 |
| Daily Averages | |||
| Volume | 35.9 million | 31.7 million | 53.0 million |
| Value | |||
| Transactions | 98,043 | 86,886 | 82,140 |
Year-to-date Statistics
| 2026 | 2025 | % Change | |
| Volume | 8,322,340,276 | 9,418,318,634 | -11.6 |
| Value | -9.8 | ||
| Transactions | 17,695,896 | 15,805,163 | +12.0 |
| Daily Averages | |||
| Volume | 49.8 million | 56.4 million | -11.6 |
| Value | -9.8 | ||
| Transactions | 105,963 | 94,642 | +12.0 |
Alpha-X and Alpha DRK
| August 2026 | July 2026 | August 2025 | |
| Volume | 46,951,626 | 51,667,607 | 36,036,057 |
| Value | |||
| Transactions | 143,354 | 156,943 | 107,622 |
| Daily Averages | |||
| Volume | 2.3 million | 2.3 million | 1.8 million |
| Value | |||
| Transactions | 7,168 | 7,134 | 5,381 |
Year-to-date Statistics
| 2026 | 2025 | % Change | |
| Volume | 309,007,839 | 235,446,615 | +31.2 |
| Value | +35.7 | ||
| Transactions | 1,084,262 | 633,336 | +71.2 |
| Daily Averages | |||
| Volume | 1.9 million | 1.4 million | +31.2 |
| Value | +35.7 | ||
| Transactions | 6,493 | 3,792 | +71.2 |
Montreal Exchange
| August 2026 | July 2026 | August 2025 | |
| Derivatives Volume (Contracts) | 22,933,379 | 20,211,732 | 18,282,483 |
| Open Interest (Contracts) | 36,892,893 | 35,470,654 | 30,548,176 |
Year-to-date Statistics
| 2026 | 2025 | % Change | |
| Volume (Contracts) | 179,590,317 | 154,789,013 | +16.0 |
| Open Interest (Contracts) | 36,892,893 | 30,548,176 | +20.8 |
*Includes NEX
The information contained in this media release is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide investment, trading, financial or other advice. All figures are as of August 31, 2026. Because certain trades do not settle on the trade date, figures may be subject to change until all August trades are finalized. Comparative data has been updated to reflect known trade corrections.
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About TMX Group (TSX: X)
TMX Group operates global markets, and builds digital communities and analytic solutions that facilitate the funding, growth and success of businesses, traders and investors. TMX Group's key operations include Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, TMX Australia Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation, TSX Trust, TMX Trayport, TMX Datalinx, TMX VettaFi and TMX Newsfile, which provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, depository services, technology solutions, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across North America (Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver and New York), as well as in key international markets including London, Singapore, Vienna and Sydney. For more information about TMX Group, visit www.tmx.com. Follow TMX Group on X: @TMXGroup.
For more information please contact:
Catherine Kee
Head of Media Relations
TMX Group
416-671-1704
catherine.kee@tmx.com

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FAQ
Are the August 2026 TMX trading figures final?
The figures are based on activity as of August 31, 2026. Because some trades do not settle on the trade date, the data may change until all August trades are finalized. Comparative data has been updated to reflect known trade corrections.
What index closing levels were reported for August 2026 on TMX equity markets?
The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at 36,270.48 in August 2026, and the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed at 982.51.