Sector Indexes

MSCI's Sector Indexes aim to systematically track market segments, reflecting unique characteristics and returns across global sectors. They may provide diversification potential and support institutional investors in the targeting of market segments aligned with allocation views. Our Sector Indexes are built using the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®).1

Target benefits
Expanding investors’ toolkit

Target diverse segments

Draw upon sector indexes as the basis to diversify investments across various market segments.

Inform allocation decisions

Leverage sector characteristics to make informed decisions that align with market outlooks.

Support tactical strategies

Use indexes to incorporate sector views for tactical allocation and sector rotation strategies.

Powered by GICS®

At the core of MSCI’s Sector Index offering lies the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®), jointly developed by MSCI and S&P Dow Jones in 1999.

 

GICS is designed to capture the depth, breadth and evolution of industry sectors and markets. It uses revenues as a key factor in determining a firm’s principal business activity. Sector classifications are non-overlapping, allowing for a complete building block approach to an investment universe.

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¹ GICS is the global industry classification standard jointly developed by MSCI and S&P Global Market Intelligence