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.

One of the most unloved stock market sectors over the past two years looks poised for big gains in 2025, according to top strategists on Wall Street. Healthcare stocks have floundered over the ...