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GICS

GICS is an industry analysis framework that helps investors understand the key business activities for companies around the world. MSCI and S&P Dow Jones Indices developed this classification standard to provide investors with consistent and exhaustive industry definitions.

A pyramid of the four GICS levels: 11 sectors, 25 industry groups, 74 industries and 163 sub-industries.
GICS classifies companies on four levels, from 11 sectors down to 163 sub-industries.

GICS is structured on four hierarchical levels: Sectors (11 main categories), Industry Groups (25 groups), Industries (74 industries), Sub-Industries (163 sub-industries). The 11 Main GICS Sectors:Energy, Materials, Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Health Care, Financials, Information Technology, Communication Services, Utilities, Real Estate.

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