Insights from the Co-Developer of the Global Industry Classification Standard
As co-developer with MSCI of the four-tier Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), Standard & Poor's established an analytic framework that classifies companies across the world and dramatically facilitates sector analysis and investing. Today, this structure is used as the basis for industry benchmarks, sector exchange traded funds (ETFs), and a host of different sector and industry research products, many of which are available to you through Standard & Poor’s.
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Industry in Focus (free access)
Industry in Focus analyzes key industries that are in the news. Each week, S&P’s editors will review why certain industries are in favor as well as what the future may hold for them and their components.
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Sector Scorecard
1-week, rolling 13-week and year-to-date performance data for each sector and industry group of the S&P Super 1500 Index, as well as relative strength rankings, S&P STARS rankings, and S&P's recommended weightings for each sector and industry.
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Stovall’s Sector Watch
Each week, S&P’s Chief Investment Strategist, Sam Stovall focuses on market/sector history, as well as sector/industry momentum.
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