S&P/TSX 60 Dips 0.36% Despite 2.27% Surge in Last Month; Wheaton Precious Metals Soars 10.42%

Aug 20 2026 03:10 PM IST
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The S&P/TSX 60 index fell by 0.36% today and 1.3% over the past week, yet it has risen 2.27% in the last month, indicating underlying market resilience. Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. led large-cap gains with a 10.42% return, while the Bank of Montreal declined by 4.44%. In mid-caps, First Majestic Silver Corp. rose 12.07%, contrasting with MDA Ltd.'s 5.47% drop. Small-cap Algoma Steel Group, Inc. surged 16.61%, while Magellan Aerospace Corp. fell 7.49%. Overall, the market showed a positive advance-decline ratio, particularly strong in mid-caps.
S&P/TSX 60 Dips 0.36% Despite 2.27% Surge in Last Month; Wheaton Precious Metals Soars 10.42%
The S&P/TSX 60 index experienced a decline of 0.36% today, marking a 1.3% drop over the past five days. However, the index has shown resilience with a 2.27% increase over the last 30 days. In the large-cap segment, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. emerged as the top performer, delivering a return of 10.42%, while the Bank of Montreal lagged with a decline of 4.44%.
In the mid-cap category, First Majestic Silver Corp. led the way with a notable return of 12.07%, contrasting with MDA Ltd., which saw a decrease of 5.47%. The small-cap sector was highlighted by Algoma Steel Group, Inc., achieving a remarkable return of 16.61%, while Magellan Aerospace Corp. faced a setback with a decline of 7.49%. Overall, the market showed a positive advance-decline ratio of 391 advancing stocks to 213 declining stocks, resulting in a ratio of 1.84x. Notably, the mid-cap stocks performed well with a ratio of 2.33x, while large-cap stocks struggled with 23 advancing and 25 declining. Small-cap stocks also maintained a healthy ratio of 1.47x.

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