Investors can find information for each CSE security, links to sources of real time market data and brokers for access to on line trading.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How to find securities and companies on this website?

To find a security, type a symbol in the search box and click on a result. Click the search icon or press enter for full search results. Our listings directory can be found here: Listings Directory

Q. I’m not familiar with the CSE. What can you tell me about it?

• The Canadian Securities Exchange is a fast growing marketplace with over 500 listed securities and over 80 dealers.
• It is fully recognized and regulated by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and operates nationally through applicable rulings and exemptions of other securities commissions.
• Most of the issuers have a market cap of under $50 million with several over $100 million.
• The largest industry sectors represented are technology and mineral exploration.

Q. Why do companies list on the CSE?

• Low flat fees and no transaction or filing fees.
• Cost effective through lower associated expenses.
• Streamlined regulation program that enables management to focus on building the business without extensive transaction delays.

Q. How does being listed on the CSE affect me as a shareholder?

• CSE focuses on enhanced disclosure and complete information is available for every listed company on the CSE.
• Companies are required to post monthly progress reports on thecse.com to ensure that investors always have the most current information about the company’s activities.

Q. Where do I get information and trade CSE listed securities?

• All major Canadian dealers have access to trade on the CSE like the other Canadian exchanges. Click here to see a full list of dealers connected to the CSE.
• Most discount brokers offer online access. Click here to see a full list of discount brokers connected to the CSE.
• Market data is available at most financial websites, either real time or delayed. 15 minute delayed data is also available at Market Activity including a snap shot of the order book.

Q. How is the liquidity on the CSE?

• The CSE is integrated into the Canadian capital markets with the same infrastructure and participants as the other stock exchanges.
• In reviewing companies that have switched from other exchanges, they have not experienced diminished trading activity coming onto the CSE. The $ value per trade is actually higher than the TSXV.

Q. Where can I find a list of CSE listings associated with Cannabis?

• The CSE Cannabis Stock List is available here as a PDF file. Click here for an Excel file.

Q. Where can I find a list of CSE listings associated with Blockchain?

• The CSE Blockchain Stock List is available here as a PDF file. Click here for an Excel file.

Q. Where can I find an RSS feed for listed company news?

• The RSS feed for listed company news is found here: https://thecse.com/en/issuer_news.xml.

Other notable facts:

• The CSE is on the list of Designated Securities Exchanges published by the Department of Finance Canada.
• Stocks traded on the CSE are RRSP and TFSA eligible. In the U.K. they are eligible for SIPPs under U.K. tax law.
• The CSE is recognized by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the U.S. as a Designated Offshore Securities Market, as are the other Canadian exchanges.
• The CSE is also recognized by the OTCQX market and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange for the purpose of listing criteria.