Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS®)
For illustration purposes, we use the internationally recognized Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®). The GICS system divides companies into clearly defined sectors and subsectors based on their main business activities. This enables consistent and comprehensible comparability between companies and industries.
| Sector | Subsector | Description |
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Energy |
Energy |
Oil, gas, and non-renewable fuels. |
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Materials |
Chemicals |
Manufacture of chemical products. |
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Construction Materials |
Manufacture of construction materials (including cement, bricks, sand). |
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Paper & Forest Products |
Manufacturers of wood (e.g., construction timber) and paper products of all kinds. |
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Industrials |
Building Products |
Building products and construction works, including building services. |
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Construction and Engineering |
Manufacturers of construction and engineering equipment for various industries. |
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Machinery |
Manufacturers of machinery, tools, and equipment. |
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Trading Companies and Distributors (Industrial) |
Trading companies and distributors of industrial products. |
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Professional Services |
Providers of industrial services. |
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Freight and Logistics |
Companies in the field of freight transport and logistics. |
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Consumer Discretionary |
Automobiles |
Manufacture of motor vehicles and motorcycles. |
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Household Durables |
Manufacturers of furniture, household goods and electrical appliances. |
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Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods |
Manufacturers of clothing, shoes, accessories, and textile products. |
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Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure |
Operators of restaurants and amusement parks, hotels, tour operators. |
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Specialty Retail |
Trade with clothing, IT, construction and gardening, furnishings and automotives. |
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Consumer Staples |
Consumer Staples Distribution and Retail |
Retailers and wholesalers, e.g., grocery stores, drugstores, pharmacies. |
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Beverages |
Manufacturers of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. |
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Food Products |
Producers and distributors of food, including packaged products. |
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Health Care |
Health Care Providers and Services |
Operators of hospitals, clinics, and care facilities. |
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Pharmaceuticals |
Companies that develop and produce medicines. |
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Information Technology |
IT Services |
Providers of IT consulting, infrastructure, and integration services. |
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Software |
Developers of system and application software. |
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Electronic Equipment, Hardware |
Manufacturers and distributors of computers and components. |
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Communication Services |
Media |
Operators of publishing houses, television stations, radio stations, cable services. |
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Wireless Telecommunication Services |
Providers of mobile phone services and networks. |
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Utilities |
Electric Utilities |
Electricity generators and distributors. |
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Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers |
Generators and distributors of renewable energy. |
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Real Estate |
Office REITs |
Office real estate companies. |
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Real Estate Management and Development |
Real estate management and development. |
Disclaimer
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