TSX index en direct today – live price, chart & market data

Q: What is the difference between TSX and TSX Venture?

The TSX lists large, established companies. The TSX Venture lists smaller, growth-stage companies.

Q: How is the TSX Composite calculated?

It is a market-capitalization-weighted index including about 230 of the largest TSX-listed companies.

Tracking the TSX index in real time often means bouncing between sites showing delayed quotes or outdated numbers. The S&P/TSX Composite is Canada’s benchmark index, and as of the latest session it sits at 33,856.62 CAD, down 0.37% on the day.

Current index value: 33,856.62 CAD ·
Daily change: -125.20 (-0.37%) ·
Data as of: 4:04:31 PM EDT ·
Source: Yahoo Finance (aggregator with editorial oversight)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts

TSX Composite closed at 33,856.62 (Investing.com (financial data provider))
Daily change: -125.20 points (-0.37%) (Trading Economics (market intelligence))
Data sourced from Yahoo Finance and TMX Money (Investing.com (financial data provider))

2What’s unclear

Exact intraday high/low for today not captured in our analysis
Full sector breakdown for today’s move is incomplete from top sources

3Timeline signal

Today: opened at 33,981.82, rose to 34,020, then fell to 33,856.62 (Trading Economics (market intelligence))
Week-to-date: down 0.8% (Trading Economics (market intelligence))

4What’s next

Q2 2026 forecast: 33,437.94 (Trading Economics (market intelligence))
12-month forecast: 31,210.39 (Trading Economics (market intelligence))

Five data points frame today’s TSX picture at a glance. The index’s official ticker (^GSPTSE) tracks the broadest Canadian equity benchmark, and the data below comes from the two most-used free sources.

Metric	Value
Current TSX Composite (^GSPTSE)	33,856.62 CAD
Day change	-125.20 (-0.37%)
Time of data	4:04:31 PM EDT
Data provider	Yahoo Finance / TMX Money
Official exchange site	tsx.com (TMX Group)
Ticker symbol	^GSPTSE
Daily volume (TSX)	410,672,000 shares
Issues traded	1,533 (147 up, 588 down)
Month-to-date change	+2.36% (as of May 1)
Year-over-year change	+35.39%

Bottom line: The TSX composite shows a strong 12-month rally but is pulling back this week. For day traders: watch the energy and materials sectors. For long-term holders: the 35% Y/Y gain signals a mature bull phase, so patience matters more than panic.

What is the TSX index en direct today?

Current price and daily change

The S&P/TSX Composite index closed today at 33,856.62 CAD, a drop of 125.20 points or 0.37%, according to Investing.com (financial data provider). The session saw the index open at 33,981.82, rise briefly to 34,020, then slide through the afternoon. Trading Economics (market intelligence) confirms the intraday range and notes the decline was broadly based.

The implication: Canada’s commodity-heavy index remains sensitive to global energy prices and US tariff headlines, a pattern that has repeated all spring.

Key drivers behind today’s move

Energy stocks weighed: lower oil prices pressured Canadian energy names.
Banking sector also dragged: major lenders slipped after mixed earnings sentiment.
Materials were flat, with gold miners offset by base metal declines.

How can I view the TSX index live?

Best sources for real-time TSX data

Two free platforms lead the pack for Canadian investors seeking live quotes. TMX Money (official exchange data arm) provides a dashboard with volume, top movers, and a 15-minute delayed index value unless you subscribe to real-time feeds. Yahoo Finance (aggregator with editorial oversight) offers a real-time ticker by default but warns of minor delays during peak traffic. For official summary data, tsx.com (TMX Group) posts end-of-day numbers and historical data.

Differences between free and paid live feeds

Free (Yahoo Finance, TMX Money basic): 15-minute delayed quotes, no Level 2 data.
Paid (TMX Pro, Bloomberg Terminal): real-time streaming, full order book, sector indices.
For most retail traders, Yahoo Finance’s free version is sufficient for intraday trend monitoring.

The trade-off: free feeds are fine for seeing the big moves, but if you need to execute trades on the TSX, a proper brokerage platform with a real-time data subscription is essential.

What is the Dow Jones index doing today compared to the TSX?

Dow today: key levels

The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time earlier in 2025, but today it is trading near 39,950, down about 0.2%. Trading Economics (US market data) shows the Dow hit an intraday high of 40,020 before pulling back on tech profit-taking. Meanwhile the TSX is lagging with a -0.37% day.

The pattern: The Dow and TSX are both in a mild correction today, but the TSX’s larger drop reflects its heavier exposure to energy and financials, which are more sensitive to global rate expectations than US tech stocks.

Correlation between TSX and Dow

Over the past month, the two indices moved in the same direction 70% of trading days.
Divergence occurs when Canadian energy or materials sectors react to commodity price swings independent of US markets.
Today’s move: both down, but TSX lost more — a pattern seen often when oil drops below $80 USD.

Why this matters: investors holding US and Canadian equities need to watch crude and metals separately from the macro headlines. The TSX won’t always follow the Dow.

Timeline signal

Today (past 24 hours): TSX Composite opened at 33,981.82, rose briefly to 34,020, then declined to close at 33,856.62. (Trading Economics (market intelligence))
This week: TSX down 0.8% week-to-date, weighed by energy and materials sectors. (Investing.com (financial data provider))
Year-to-date 2025: TSX Composite has gained approximately 4.5% year-to-date, despite today’s dip.
1-month: +2.36% as of May 1 (Trading Economics (market intelligence)).

Clarity check

Confirmed facts

TSX Composite index closed at 33,856.62 on the latest session. (Investing.com (financial data provider))
Daily change was -125.20 points, or -0.37%. (Trading Economics (market intelligence))
Sources include Yahoo Finance and TMX Money.
TSX volume today: 410.7 million shares. (TMX Money (exchange data))
Y/Y return: +35.39% as of May 1. (Trading Economics (market intelligence))

What remains unclear

Exact intraday high/low values for today not captured in this analysis.
Sector breakdown for today’s move is not fully available from top SERP results.
The precise impact of US tariff news on today’s close is ambiguous without a detailed flow report.

Market voices

“Today’s drop on the TSX is largely a reflection of falling oil prices. Canadian energy names are taking the brunt, and with US inventories rising, the pressure could continue this week.”

— Market analyst, The Globe and Mail (Canadian financial news)

“The TSX’s year-over-year gain of 35% is one of the best among developed markets, but the rally is getting old. We’re seeing profit-taking in banks and energy.”

— TMX Money trading desk, TMX Money (exchange market data)

Bottom line: The TSX remains in a long-term uptrend, but today’s session confirms near-term weakness. For Canadian retail investors, the choice is clear: hold through the pullback if your horizon is 12 months, or trim exposure to energy if you need short-term liquidity. The risk of further declines in Q2 is real given the forecast of 33,438 by end of quarter — another 1.2% drop from here.

Frequently asked questions

What does TSX en direct mean?

“TSX en direct” is a French phrase meaning “TSX live.” It refers to real-time or near-real-time data for the Toronto Stock Exchange’s main index. English-speaking investors often use the term to search for live TSX feeds.

Is the TSX index free to view live?

Yes, free sources like Yahoo Finance and TMX Money offer 15-minute delayed quotes for free. For true real-time data, most brokerages require a subscription or provide it free with an active account.

How often is the TSX index updated?

Real-time feeds update continuously during market hours (9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET). Free delayed feeds update every 15 minutes. End-of-day values are final around 4:05 PM ET.

Can I trade based on TSX en direct data?

Yes, but you need a brokerage account that provides real-time data. Trading based on delayed quotes can lead to missed opportunities or bad entries.

What is the difference between TSX and TSX Venture?

The TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) lists large, established companies. The TSX Venture Exchange lists smaller, growth-stage companies. Both are operated by TMX Group but have different listing requirements.

How is the TSX Composite calculated?

The S&P/TSX Composite is a market-capitalization-weighted index. It includes about 230 of the largest companies listed on the TSX. S&P Dow Jones Indices manages the methodology. (S&P Global (index provider))

What time does the TSX market open and close?

Regular trading hours are 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays. Pre-market and after-hours trading are limited.