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Part of CIX Trading Inc. gained approval from the Ontario Securities Commission to operate as an Alternative Trading System (ATS) and aims to bridge the gap with US markets.

How will CIX's new extended trading platform affect TMX Group?

CIX's new platform may challenge TMX Group's market dominance in Canada CIX Trading Inc. has launched a new platform offering extended trading hours in Canada, starting with 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. before moving to a 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. schedule later this year. This directly challenges the standard 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET trading hours of the Toronto Stock Exchange. CIX is targeting a 1-per-cent market share in its first month, with a long-term goal of capturing 20 per cent of the market. TMX Group, which controls the TSX, has already warned the Ontario Securities Commission that CIX's plan poses a potential threat to the stability and integrity of Canada’s capital markets.

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The facts so far

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  • Stocks currently trade on Canadian exchanges between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET each weekday.theglobeandmail.com
  • CIX will allow trading from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Monday, before moving to a 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. schedule later this year.theglobeandmail.com
  • TMX currently controls roughly half the Canadian equity trading market.theglobeandmail.com
  • CIX is targeting a 1-per-cent market share within its first month of operations.theglobeandmail.com
  • CIX aims to capture 20 per cent of the market in the longer term.theglobeandmail.com

Why it matters

TMX Group's market position is tied to the volume and activity on the Toronto Stock Exchange. As the parent company controlling roughly half of Canada’s equity trading market, any significant shift in trading volume or market share away from the TSX directly impacts TMX Group's revenue and operational standing.

This competition is part of a broader global trend toward 24/7 trading, driven by the increasing globalization of equities and retail expectations set by crypto investing. TMX Group's position is further complicated by its recent acquisition of Cboe Canada, which will increase its overall control over Canadian equity trading volume.

What we don't know yet

  • Will TMX Group respond to the competition by offering extended trading hours on its controlled venues?
  • How will the Ontario Securities Commission monitor the potential systemic risks posed by CIX's new platform?

What would change this answer

TMX Group announces extended trading hoursThe competitive pressure on TMX Group would likely lessen, as it would be meeting the market demand CIX is exploiting.
CIX fails to gain traction in its first yearThe threat to TMX Group would fade, as its market share and revenue streams would remain largely unaffected by the new platform.

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