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.
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Index code
704855
Index type
Equity
Benchmark administrator
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Div Yld (%)
2.70
P/E
19.19
P/E Fwd
16.55
P/BV
3.19
Number of constituents
341
Index Market Cap
$16.54 T
Largest constituent Market Cap
$614.65 B
Smallest constituent Market Cap
$2.96 B
Average constituent Market Cap
$48.51 B
Median constituent Market Cap
$21.44 B
Does this benchmark pursue ESG objectives?
N/A
Data as of Nov. 28, 2025 

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