The stock market is divided into 11 market sectors based on the Global Industry Classification Standard, or GICS. This system, created jointly by Morgan Stanley and Standard & Poor's, sorts ...

Stock market sectors group similar stocks, easing comparison and investment decisions. Sector-based ETFs and mutual funds offer a low-risk entry into specific market areas. Key sectors include ...

There are 11 stock market sectors, but only three beat the S&P 500 last year: communications, financials, and consumer discretionary. Even the technology sector underperformed the S&P 500 last year.

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