Welcome to Alpha

Alpha trades securities listed on Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange and is one of two alternative equity marketplaces operated by TMX Group.

Alpha was acquired by TMX Group in August, 2012, and integration is well underway. We have already begun to consolidate TMX and Alpha account management teams to give our customers a single point of contact for equity trading on all TMX venues: Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TMX Select and Alpha. In Q2 2013, we will migrate Alpha's outsourced technology onto TMX Quantum which will allow us to align protocols and generate new efficiencies. In addition to the technology migration, we announced plans to move Alpha into existing TMX Group data centres, offering customers further reductions in complexity as well as cost-saving opportunities.

In all we do, serving the needs of our clients is a top priority and we remain committed to providing a healthy and vibrant marketplace. This approach guides our operation of each equity trading venue under the TMX umbrella. For Alpha clients, this dedication to customer service remains as true today as it was a year ago. Fortunately, we have a strong foundation in that respect and below you'll see the strong results of the 2012 customer survey. Our team will use this feedback to determine how we can serve you better in the days ahead, whether you are resolving a trading problem, seeking information or solving a complex business issue.

We are pleased to welcome Alpha to the TMX family and we will strive to provide all clients with the quality service and innovative products they have come to expect from Alpha, TSX, TSXV and TMX Select.

 

Sincerely,

Robert Fotheringham
Senior Vice President, Trading
TMX Group

 

Customer Satisfaction Survey Results

 

Trading on TMX venues

Alpha is a trading venue - owned and operated by TMX Group - trading Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) listed securities. In addition to TSX, TSXV and Alpha, TMX also operates TMX Select, an alternative trading system (ATS). Each venue is uniquely designed to serve the diverse needs of the trading community. The chart below shows how these markets vary and provide distinct alternatives for the trading community.