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GICS® (Global Industry Classification Standard) is an enhanced industry classification system jointly developed by Standard & Poor's and MSCI. GICS facilitates comparative sector analysis for investors across global equity markets. |
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Index Descriptions |
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S&P Global 1200—Comprises seven Standard & Poor's regional and country headline indices—S&P 500: USA, S&P Europe 350: Europe, S&P/TOPIX 150: Japan, S&P/TSX 60: Canada, S&P/ASX 50: Australia, S&P Asia 50: Asia, and S&P LAC 40: Latin America. |
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S&P 500—The investable benchmark index in the U.S covering approximately 80% of the market. |
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S&P Asia 50—Represents securities from Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan and Singapore, representing approximately 70% of each country's market cap. |
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S&P Europe 350—Covers approximately 70% of the European market cap spanning 17 exchanges. |
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S&P LAC 40—Represents securities from Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile covering approximately 70% of each countries market cap. |
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S&P Topix 150—Includes 150 highly liquid securities covering approximately 70% of the Japanese market. |
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S&P/ASX 200—The institutional benchmark index for Australia covering approximately 80% of the market. |
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S&P/TSX Composite—The market indicator for Canada representing approximately 70% of the market. |
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More Information? |
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More information about GICS® and the entire suite of Standard & Poor's global indices is available via www.standardandpoors.com |
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Printable Version |
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To view a PDF printable version of Global GICS® Sector Snapshot, click here. |
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Refer a Colleague |
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If your colleagues would like to receive Global GICS® Sector Snapshot, please send their contact details to clientservices@
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