GICS Structure #
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) was developed in 1999 by S&P Dow Jones Indices and MSCI. The GICS methodology aims to enhance the investment research and asset management process for financial professionals worldwide. It is the result of numerous discussions with asset owners, portfolio managers, and investment analysts around the world. It was designed in response to the global financial community’s need for accurate, complete, and standard industry definitions.
Sector #
Denotes which of the 11 GICS market sectors the stock belongs to.
Group #
Denotes which of the 25 GICS market groups the stock belongs to.
Industry #
Denotes which of the 74 GICS market industries the stock belongs to.
Sub-industry #
Denotes which of the 163 GICS market sub-industries the stock belongs to.