The 11 Global Industry Classification Standard:

The 11 Global Industry Classification Standard:

• Basic Materials and Processing (production of building materials, chemicals, paper, containers, packaging, metal, and mining companies);
• Consumer Discretionary (high degree of economic sensitivity i.e. automotive, apparel);
• Consumer Staples (low economic sensitivity relative to other companies i.e. food);
• Energy;
• Financial;
• Healthcare;
• Industrial/Producer Durable - manufacturer of capital goods i.e. heavy machinery, aerospace and defense, transportation or commercial services);
• Technology/ Information Technology;
• Real Estate;
• Telecommunications; and
• Utiliies.