MSCI World Defensive Sectors Index

The MSCI World Defensive Sectors Index is based on the MSCI World Index, its parent index, and captures large and mid-cap segments across Developed Markets. The index is designed to reflect the performance of global defensive companies across various GICS® sectors, including Consumer Staples, Energy, Healthcare, and Utilities.
Index code
704855
Index type
Equity
Benchmark administrator
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Div Yld (%)
2.59
P/E
19.97
P/E Fwd
17.32
P/BV
3.33
Number of constituents
335
Index Market Cap
$17.35 T
Largest constituent Market Cap
$864.56 B
Smallest constituent Market Cap
$3.25 B
Average constituent Market Cap
$51.80 B
Median constituent Market Cap
$23.58 B
Does this benchmark pursue ESG objectives?
N/A*
Data as of Dec. 31, 2025 
* For ESG objective information, please see this page

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