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GICS Core

GICS Core is the top-level perspective within the Sector Intelligence of the G11 General Industry Compass System. This level is deliberately set at a distance and provides an overarching view of the central structures of the global economy.

The focus of GICS Core as the TIER 1 level of the G11 General Industry Compass System is on broadly defined economic sectors as stable organizational units. Instead of detailed subdivisions, the focus is on classifying economic activities into a few, sustainable categories that serve as a long-term frame of reference. The helicopter perspective of GICS Core opens up space for fundamental questions: How do weights shift between sectors? Which structures characterize entire sectors across economic cycles? And which sectoral dependencies only become visible from a distance?

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The focus of GICS Core as the TIER 1 level of the G11 General Industry Compass System is on broadly defined economic sectors as stable classification units. Instead of detailed subdivisions, the aim is to classify economic activities into a few viable categories that serve as a long-term frame of reference.

The helicopter perspective of GICS Core opens up space for fundamental questions:

How do weights shift between sectors?
What structures shape entire industries across economic cycles?
And which sectoral dependencies only become visible from a distance?

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#Real Estate

The real estate sector brings together companies that deal with real estate as an economic resource. The focus is on the ownership, development, use and management of buildings and areas that serve as living space, working environments, infrastructure or investment properties. Real estate is an asset sector based on location and use. The companies grouped here create, manage or finance physical spaces in which economic and social activities take place. Real estate fulfills a dual function: it is both a basis for use and an investment. The sector is characterized by its long-term orientation. Investment decisions are capital-intensive, highly location-specific and have an impact over long periods of time. Demand arises from structural factors such as population development, urbanization, forms of work and economic use, rather than from short-term market movements. Real estate operates at the interface between business, financing and use. Rental income, value development, occupancy and management determine the economic logic, while regulatory requirements, the interest rate environment and financing conditions have a significant influence on income and valuation. The sector is also broadly based in terms of content. It ranges from residential and commercial properties through specialized properties to infrastructural and functional areas. Despite this diversity, all areas share a dependence on location quality, useful life and long-term planning. Within GICS Eleven, real estate forms the spatial frame of reference among the CORE sectors. It links real use with capital commitment and serves as a stable basis for topics relating to living, working, infrastructure and real estate-related value creation - regardless of economic or technological cycles.

The content of the GICS Real Estate information portal is aimed at anyone who deals with real estate-related topics in a structured manner, either professionally or for their own interest. Anyone who follows developments in residential and commercial real estate, is interested in project development, portfolio management, financing, utilization concepts or market movements will find clearly focused access here. The targeted bundling of news, market movements and relevant information at sectoral level creates a clear overall picture of what is important in the real estate environment - without having to search for a long time. For journalists, research units, market observers, media players and professional market participants, this approach enables direct access to content that would otherwise be scattered across numerous sources. Developments can be recorded, categorized and processed more quickly without first having to establish the appropriate context. Sectoral aggregation also creates tangible added value for investors - from institutional players and family offices to specialized market participants. It helps to better classify market cycles, valuation levels and structural changes and to filter information flows in a targeted manner. Private investors benefit in particular as they receive real estate-related information in a concentrated form, which is otherwise often fragmented or difficult to access. The focus on thematic relevance facilitates access to a complex market environment without requiring specialist knowledge. Regardless of perspective or experience, the key benefits are time savings, information consolidation and the consistent reduction of noise. GICS Real Estate thus creates a structured environment in which relevant real estate information becomes visible more quickly, easier to classify and can be used in a more targeted manner.

Typical users of GICS Real Estate view real estate as a long-term combination of use, location and capital. They think in terms of cycles, financing constellations and structural demand rather than short-term market movements. For them, relevance arises where spatial developments become economically concentrated.

GICS Real Estate is aimed at players who understand real estate as a long-term combination of space, use and capital. It is aimed at advertisers, agencies, project developers, portfolio holders, financiers, service providers and information providers whose services are anchored in the context of real estate markets, locations and forms of use. For agencies, PR and communication service providers, GICS Real Estate offers an environment in which content is not short-lived, but is placed in a way that retains its value. Topics such as project developments, location strategies, financing, regulation or new usage models have an impact here because they meet an audience that evaluates real estate strategically and in the long term. Product and service providers as well as financial service providers find a focused space in GICS Real Estate for offers that enable investment, hedging or management. Whether financing models, structured products, services, technologies or market access - visibility is created where real estate is understood as an asset class, usage space and economic factor at the same time. In addition, the portal is a relevant platform for industry media, market information services, stock market letters, trade fair and conference organizers, whose content thrives on classification, market transparency and technical depth. Events, studies and publications reach an audience that actively observes, uses or manages real estate markets.

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#Materials

The Materials sector brings together companies that provide the physical raw materials from which economic activity is created in the first place. The focus is on raw materials, intermediate products and materials that are further processed and are at the beginning of numerous industrial, technological and consumer-related value chains. Materials is not an end market, but a foundation sector. The companies grouped here supply materials that are used in construction, industry, energy, technology, mobility, consumer goods and infrastructure. Their products are rarely visible to end customers, but are found almost everywhere. The Materials sector is characterized by its wide range of content. It ranges from basic, often raw material-related activities to highly specialized materials with clearly defined applications. The areas of application are correspondingly diverse: from structural building materials, metals and minerals to chemical products that are specifically tailored to certain industrial or technological requirements. What the companies in this sector have in common is their close connection to real production processes. Cost structures, energy use, transportation, economies of scale and regulatory framework conditions play a central role. At the same time, global demand cycles, geopolitical factors and technological developments have a direct impact on supply, pricing and investment decisions. Materials therefore plays a connecting role in the economic system. The sector is at the interface between natural resources, industrial processing and downstream industries. Changes in this area often have a time-delayed but profound impact on other sectors. Within GICS Eleven, Materials serves as a stable frame of reference for numerous specialized topics. It forms the content bracket for developments ranging from classic basic materials to highly developed material solutions - and thus creates the basis for further trend, micro and application perspectives.

The content of the GICS Materials information portal is aimed at anyone who deals with markets related to raw materials, materials and basic materials, either professionally or for their own interest. Anyone following developments relating to industrial precursors, chemical products, materials, building materials or strategic materials will find clearly focused access here. The focus is on markets that are at the beginning of many value chains. GICS Materials bundles information on companies and developments that provide, refine or process materials and thus create the basis for industrial production, infrastructure, technology and consumption. Thematically, the spectrum ranges from classic basic materials to specialized materials with high technological or strategic relevance. The targeted bundling of news, market movements and relevant information at sectoral level creates a clear overall picture of what is important in the materials environment - without having to search for a long time. For journalists, research units, market observers, media players and professional market participants, this approach enables direct access to content that would otherwise be spread across many sources. The Materials sector also provides an important orientation framework for investors - from institutional players and family offices to specialized market participants. It helps to better classify price developments, supply and demand structures and structural shifts along global supply chains. Private investors benefit in particular from the compact presentation of a market environment that is often difficult to understand and is strongly characterized by cycles, geopolitical influences and technological trends. Regardless of perspective or experience, the key benefits are time savings, condensed information and the consistent reduction of noise. GICS Materials thus creates a structured environment in which relevant developments relating to materials and raw materials become visible more quickly, easier to categorize and can be used in a more targeted manner.

Typical users of GICS Materials are market participants who see commodities and materials as the starting point for industrial and technological development. They do not observe price movements, supply situations and supply chains in isolation, but as early indicators of changes in industry, energy and technology. Relevance arises for them where material markets become more concentrated and structural shifts become visible before they reach the end markets.

GICS Materials is aimed at players who are positioned at the beginning of industrial and technological value creation. It is aimed at advertisers, agencies, raw material and material manufacturers, chemical and material companies, technology providers as well as financial and information services whose business models are based on preliminary products, materials and raw materials. For agencies and PR service providers, GICS Materials offers an environment in which communication is not abstract but cause-oriented. Topics such as funding projects, production capacities, new material applications, sustainability or geopolitical dependencies have an impact here because they meet an audience that sees materials markets as an early indicator of industrial and technological developments. In GICS Materials, product manufacturers, technology providers and financial service providers find a precisely focused space for offers that enable participation, hedging or strategic positioning along raw material and material cycles. Whether physical materials, innovative materials, structured products or market analyses - visibility arises where materials have an upstream influence on economic decisions. At the same time, the portal addresses industry information services, trade media, stock market letters, conference and trade fair organizers whose content thrives on depth, classification and relevance. Publications, studies and events reach an audience that does not view materials markets in isolation, but in the context of global value creation.

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#Industrials

The Industrials sector brings together companies that enable, organize and implement economic activity. The focus is not on products for end consumption, but on services, systems and services that enable other sectors to operate in the first place. Industrials is therefore an implementation and operating sector. The companies grouped here plan, build, produce, transport, maintain or control - often in the background, but with a direct impact on the efficiency, scaling and stability of economic processes. Without Industrials, value creation remains theory. The sector is characterized by its functional breadth. It ranges from the manufacture of complex machinery and equipment to construction and engineering services through to professional services, logistics and transportation solutions. In addition, there are activities that ensure order, safety and organization - both physically and operationally. What these companies have in common is their operational proximity to the real economy. Projects, investment cycles, capacity utilization, maintenance and reliability play a central role. Decisions are often long-term in nature, highly capital-intensive and closely linked to economic developments, infrastructure requirements and global supply chains. Industrials acts as a link between planning and implementation. The sector translates demand, technological development and social requirements into functioning systems - from production facilities and transportation routes to supporting services in daily operations. Within GICS Eleven, Industrials forms a supporting regulatory framework for numerous specialized topics. It spans the spectrum from classic industry to modern service and infrastructure solutions to highly specialized applications - and thus creates a stable basis for in-depth trend, technology and application perspectives.

The content of the GICS Industrials information portal is aimed at anyone who deals with industry-related topics in a structured manner, either professionally or for their own interest. Anyone following developments in mechanical and plant engineering, industrial services, infrastructure, logistics or operational value creation will find clearly focused access to relevant information here. The targeted bundling of news, market movements and relevant developments at sectoral level creates a clear overall picture of what is important in the industrials environment - without having to search for a long time. For journalists, research units, market observers, media players and professional market participants, this approach enables direct access to content that would otherwise be spread across many sources. Developments can be recorded, classified and processed more quickly without first having to establish the appropriate context. Sectoral aggregation also offers tangible added value for investors - from institutional players and family offices to specialized market participants. It helps to better understand investment cycles, shifts in demand and structural changes within industrial value chains and to filter information flows in a targeted manner. Private investors benefit in particular as they receive industry-related information in a concentrated form, which is otherwise often fragmented or difficult to access. The focus on thematic relevance facilitates access to a complex, often highly interconnected market environment without requiring specialist knowledge. Regardless of perspective or experience, the key benefits are time savings, information consolidation and the consistent reduction of noise. GICS Industrials thus creates a structured environment in which relevant industrial information becomes visible more quickly, easier to categorize and can be used in a more targeted manner.

Typical users of GICS Industrials are interested in operational value creation, production reality and industrial performance. They observe investment cycles, capacity utilization and structural changes in complex organizations. For them, orientation arises where industrial processes are measurably in motion.

GICS Industrials is aimed at players who plan, implement or strategically support industrial value creation. It is aimed at advertisers, agencies, technology and solution providers, machine and plant manufacturers, logistics and infrastructure service providers as well as finance and information providers whose services are anchored in the B2B and production environment. For agencies, PR and communication service providers, GICS Industrials offers an environment in which content is not reduced to marketing promises, but is classified along real production and investment logics. Product innovations, studies, investment programs or strategic partnerships have an impact here because they meet an audience that actively evaluates efficiency, scaling and operational implementation. Manufacturers, technology and solution providers find a focused space in GICS Industrials for offerings that improve, automate or make processes more resilient. Whether machines, software, automation solutions, logistics or service concepts - visibility is created where industrial decisions have a measurable economic impact. The portal is also a relevant platform for industry information services, trade media, market analysts, stock market letters and trade fair and conference organizers, whose content thrives on classification, depth and proximity to industrial reality. Events, studies and specialist formats reach an audience that thinks about industrial developments in operational rather than abstract terms.

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#Energy

The energy sector brings together companies that generate, process, store and supply energy. It forms the basis for almost every form of economic activity and is at the beginning of numerous industrial, technological and social processes. Energy is a supply and transformation sector. The companies grouped here develop natural resources, convert them into usable forms of energy and ensure that they are reliably delivered to where they are needed. The spectrum ranges from the extraction of raw materials, processing and transportation to the provision of various energy sources. The energy sector is characterized by its high systemic relevance. Energy is not an optional good, but a basic prerequisite for production, mobility, infrastructure and everyday consumption. Accordingly, changes in this area have an impact far beyond the sector - often with a time lag, but with major economic and political consequences. At the same time, the sector is characterized by complex dependencies. Global demand, geopolitical conditions, technological developments and regulatory requirements influence investments, cost structures and long-term strategies. Decisions in the energy sector are usually capital-intensive, long-term in nature and closely linked to national and international interests. Energy is also in a state of continuous change. While traditional forms of energy continue to play a key role, new technologies, alternative energy sources and changing usage models are gaining in importance. These developments are not linear, but run alongside each other and often with different time horizons. Within GICS Eleven, energy acts as a fundamental frame of reference for numerous specialized topics. The sector ranges from traditional supply structures to new forms of energy generation and use - and thus forms the basis for in-depth trend, transformation and application perspectives.

The content of the GICS Energy information portal is aimed at anyone who deals with energy-related topics in a structured manner, either professionally or for their own interest. Anyone who follows developments in energy production, processing and supply, is interested in market movements, technological advances, regulatory framework conditions or strategic decisions in the energy sector will find clearly focused access here. The targeted bundling of news, market movements and relevant information at sectoral level creates a clear overall picture of what is important in the energy environment - without having to search for a long time. For journalists, research units, market observers, media players and professional market participants, this approach enables direct access to content that would otherwise be scattered across numerous sources. Developments can be recorded, classified and processed more quickly without first having to establish the appropriate context. For investors - from institutional players and family offices to specialized market participants - the sectoral consolidation also creates tangible added value. It helps to better classify supply and demand structures, investment cycles and political influences and to filter information flows in a targeted manner. Private investors benefit in particular as they receive energy-related information in a concentrated form, which is otherwise often fragmented or difficult to access. The focus on thematic relevance facilitates access to a complex and highly regulated market environment without requiring specialist knowledge. Regardless of perspective or experience, the key benefits are time savings, information consolidation and the consistent reduction of noise. GICS Energy thus creates a structured environment in which relevant energy information becomes visible more quickly, easier to categorize and can be used in a more targeted manner.

Typical users of GICS Energy think of energy as a strategic factor for the economy, politics and security of supply. They follow supply structures, technological upheavals and regulatory decisions with a view to long-term effects. What is relevant for them is where energy issues have an impact beyond markets.

GICS Energy is aimed at players who understand energy as a key economic, political and industrial factor. It is aimed at advertisers, agencies, technology and infrastructure providers, energy companies, financial service providers and information and analysis services whose services are anchored in the context of generation, supply, transformation and energy markets. For agencies and PR service providers, GICS Energy offers an environment in which communication is not reduced to buzzwords, but takes place in the field of tension between security of supply, transformation and regulation. Product announcements, studies, market analyses or strategic positioning have an impact here because they meet an audience that actively classifies energy issues and understands their implications. Technology, product and solution providers find a precisely focused space in GICS Energy for offerings that address efficiency, sustainability, infrastructure or new forms of energy. Whether conventional energy, renewable systems, storage technologies, grid infrastructure or digital control solutions - visibility is created where energy is perceived as a prerequisite for industrial and social development. At the same time, the portal is a relevant platform for industry information services, specialist media, stock market letters, consultancies and conference and trade fair organizers, whose content thrives on topicality, depth and classification. Events, publications and market studies reach an audience that does not view energy in isolation, but as a connecting element between business, politics and technology.

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#Utilities

The utilities sector brings together companies that are responsible for the reliable provision of basic supply services. The focus is not on generating demand, but on ensuring a continuous supply - regardless of economic cycles or short-term market movements. Utilities is a stability and infrastructure sector. The companies grouped here operate networks, plants and systems that supply households, companies and public facilities on a permanent basis. Their services are commonplace, often taken for granted - which is precisely why they are of central importance for the functioning of modern societies. The sector is characterized by its planning-oriented logic. Investments are long-term, regulated framework conditions play a major role and reliability clearly takes precedence over speed of growth. Decisions are aimed less at short-term efficiency gains than at security of supply, grid stability and sustainable operation. Utilities are also at the interface between technology, regulation and the public. Pricing, infrastructure development and modernization often take place in close interaction with government regulations and social expectations. The sector therefore reacts sensitively to structural changes without losing sight of its basic function. At the same time, utilities are in a phase of gradual adaptation. Technological developments, changes in energy sources and new demands on grids and supply systems are leading to continuous investment and organizational changes. However, these are taking place in a controlled and evolutionary manner, not abruptly. Within GICS Eleven, Utilities forms the dormant pole among the CORE sectors. It stands for stability, supply and system responsibility - and serves as a frame of reference for topics that are characterized less by market cycles than by long-term infrastructure and public demand.

The content of the GICS Utilities information portal is aimed at anyone who deals with utility-related and infrastructure topics in a structured manner, either professionally or for their own interest. Anyone following developments relating to grids, security of supply, infrastructure, regulation or long-term investment decisions will find clearly focused access here. The targeted bundling of news, market movements and relevant information at sectoral level creates a clear overall picture of what is important in the utilities environment - without having to search for a long time. For journalists, research units, market observers, media players and professional market participants, this approach enables direct access to content that would otherwise be scattered across numerous sources. Developments can be recorded, classified and processed more quickly without first having to establish the appropriate context. Sectoral aggregation also offers tangible added value for investors - from institutional players and family offices to specialized market participants. It helps to better classify regulatory framework conditions, investment programs and structural changes and to filter information flows in a targeted manner. Private investors benefit in particular as they receive supply-related information in a concentrated form, which is otherwise often fragmented or difficult to access. The focus on thematic relevance facilitates access to a stability-oriented and highly regulated market environment without requiring special expertise. Regardless of perspective or experience, the key benefits are time savings, information consolidation and the consistent reduction of noise. GICS Utilities thus creates a structured environment in which relevant supply and infrastructure information becomes visible more quickly, easier to categorize and can be used in a more targeted manner.

Typical users of GICS Utilities are interested in stability, infrastructure and long-term reliability. They think less in terms of leaps in growth and more in terms of regulatory logic, investment programs and security of supply. Relevance arises where structural changes are emerging in seemingly stable systems.

GICS Utilities is aimed at players who secure, modernize or strategically support basic supply structures. It is aimed at advertisers, agencies, technology providers, infrastructure service providers and information providers from sectors such as energy supply, network infrastructure, water, waste disposal and regulated services whose business models are geared towards stability, scaling and long-term planning. For agencies, PR and communication service providers, GICS Utilities offers an environment in which content can be placed in a factual, credible and impact-oriented manner. Topics such as infrastructure investments, modernization, digitalization, regulation or sustainability are relevant here because they meet an audience that sees utilities not as a matter of course, but as a strategic task. Technology, product and solution providers will find a focused space in GICS Utilities for offerings that address the efficiency, resilience and future viability of supply networks. Whether network technology, software solutions, maintenance, financing or regulatory services - visibility is created where decisions have a long-term effect and do not follow short-term cycles. The portal is also a relevant platform for industry information services, specialist media, consultancies, study providers and congress and trade fair organizers, whose content thrives on depth, classification and a specialist audience. Events, publications and market evaluations reach users who actively analyze, plan or are responsible for supply infrastructure.

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#Consumer-Staples

The consumer staples sector brings together companies that manufacture, distribute or provide everyday consumer goods. The focus is on products and services that are in demand regardless of the economy, trends or consumer mood because they cover basic needs. Consumer Staples is a supply and demand sector. The companies grouped here are closely linked to people's everyday lives. Their products are consumed regularly, are firmly embedded in routines and are characterized by comparatively constant demand. Growth is generated less through fashion or innovation than through reach, availability and reliability. The sector is characterized by its defensive structure. Fluctuations in the economy or financial markets usually have a weaker impact, as the consumption of basic goods is rarely completely postponed. Stability, economies of scale, efficient supply chains and brand trust play a greater role than rapid product cycles or technological upheavals. Consumer Staples operates at the interface between production, retail and consumption. Companies in this sector have to combine global procurement, processing, logistics and distribution while taking local markets and price sensitivities into account. Efficiency and reliability are key success factors. At the same time, the sector is by no means static. Changes in eating habits, health awareness, sustainability requirements or distribution channels have a long-term impact on product portfolios and business models. However, these adjustments are usually gradual and evolutionary. Within GICS Eleven, Consumer Staples forms the demand-side counterpart to Utilities. While Utilities ensures supply from an infrastructural perspective, Consumer Staples stands for the continuous supply of consumers. The sector serves as a stable frame of reference for topics relating to basic consumption, everyday markets and defensive market structures.

The content of the GICS Consumer Staples information portal is aimed at anyone who deals with consumer-related and supply-related topics in a structured manner, either professionally or for their own interest. Anyone who follows developments relating to everyday consumer goods, stable areas of demand, supply chains, brand structures or market-shaping suppliers will find clearly focused access here. The targeted bundling of news, market movements and relevant information at sectoral level creates a clear overall picture of what is important in the consumer staples environment - without having to search for a long time. For journalists, research units, market observers, media players and professional market participants, this approach enables direct access to content that would otherwise be scattered across numerous sources. Developments can be recorded, categorized and processed more quickly without first having to establish the appropriate context. For investors - from institutional players and family offices to specialized market participants - sectoral aggregation also creates tangible added value. It helps to better classify demand structures, pricing power and structural changes within stable consumer markets and to filter information flows in a targeted manner. Private investors benefit in particular as they receive consumer-related information in a concentrated form, which is otherwise often fragmented or difficult to access. The focus on thematic relevance facilitates access to a defensive market environment without the need for specialist knowledge. Regardless of perspective or experience, the key benefits are time savings, information consolidation and the consistent reduction of noise. GICS Consumer Staples thus creates a structured environment in which relevant consumer and supply information becomes visible more quickly, easier to categorize and can be used in a more targeted manner.

Typical users of GICS Consumer Staples are interested in stable demand and predictable consumption patterns. They observe brands, price structures and supply chains from a defensive point of view. What is relevant is where consumption functions reliably regardless of the economic situation.

GICS Consumer Staples is aimed at players who shape, secure or professionally support markets for everyday needs. It is aimed at advertisers, agencies, manufacturers, platforms and service providers from areas such as basic supplies, branded goods, retail and distribution - where reliability, reach and continuity set the economic pace. For agencies and communication service providers, GICS Consumer Staples offers an environment in which content is not overshadowed by trend volatility, but is placed objectively and in a strong context. Product innovations, brand positioning, studies or sustainability initiatives have an impact here because they meet an audience that actively evaluates stability, price structures and supply chains. Product manufacturers, retailers and platform providers find a focused space in GICS Consumer Staples for offers that are geared towards predictable demand and broad market penetration. Whether brand management, product range strategies, logistics solutions or data-based sales models - visibility is created where consumption is reliable, comparable and scalable. At the same time, the portal addresses industry information services, specialist media, market analysts, stock market letters as well as trade fair and congress organizers, whose content thrives on topicality and classification. Announcements, publications and events reach an audience that takes a structural rather than speculative view of consumer goods markets.

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#Consumer-Discretionary

The consumer discretionary sector brings together companies whose offerings are not essential, but which shape lifestyle, convenience and individual consumption decisions. The focus is on goods and services that are in demand when financial leeway is available and consumers consciously decide how to spend their income. Consumer Discretionary is a choice-driven demand sector. The companies grouped here benefit from consumer sentiment, income expectations and social trends. Demand is less constant, but more strongly influenced by moods, fashion, innovations and economic conditions. The sector is characterized by its high cyclicality. In phases of economic confidence, consumption grows disproportionately, while in weaker phases it is reduced more quickly. Companies must therefore act flexibly, recognize trends early on and continuously adapt their offerings to changing customer preferences. Consumer discretionary also stands for diversity and differentiation. Products and services not only serve functional purposes, but also convey identity, status, experience or convenience. Brands, design, user experience and emotional appeal play a central role in market success. The sector operates at the interface of consumption, culture and technology. New sales channels, digital platforms and changing usage habits have a direct impact on business models and competitive structures. Innovation here often takes place close to the end customer and is quickly reflected in the market. Within GICS Eleven, Consumer Discretionary forms the dynamic counterpart to Consumer Staples. While Consumer Staples provides stability, Consumer Discretionary stands for freedom of choice, trends and cyclical movement. The sector serves as a frame of reference for topics relating to consumer behavior, lifestyle markets and demand-driven value creation.

The content of the GICS Consumer Discretionary information portal is aimed at anyone who deals with consumer-related, demand-driven topics in a structured way, either professionally or for their own interest. Anyone following developments relating to non-essential consumer goods, services, brands, trends or changes in consumer behavior will find clearly focused access here. The targeted bundling of news, market movements and relevant information at sectoral level creates a clear overall picture of what is important in the consumer discretionary environment - without having to search for a long time. For journalists, research units, market observers, media players and professional market participants, this approach enables direct access to content that would otherwise be spread across many sources. Developments can be recorded, categorized and processed more quickly without first having to establish the appropriate context. Sectoral aggregation also offers tangible added value for investors - from institutional players and family offices to specialized market participants. It helps to better understand demand cycles, consumption trends and structural shifts and to filter information flows in a targeted manner. Private investors benefit in particular as they receive consumption-related information in a concentrated form, which is otherwise often fragmented or difficult to access. The focus on thematic relevance facilitates access to a dynamic market environment that is heavily dependent on sentiment and income, without the need for specialist knowledge. Regardless of perspective or experience, the key benefits are time savings, condensed information and the consistent reduction of noise. GICS Consumer Discretionary thus creates a structured environment in which relevant consumer and demand topics become visible more quickly, easier to categorize and can be used in a more targeted manner

Typical users of GICS Consumer Discretionary are concerned with demand, trends and consumer sentiment. They think in cycles, preferences and changes in behavior. Orientation arises where consumption becomes voluntary, emotional and dynamic.

GICS Consumer Discretionary is aimed at players who actively shape or strategically support consumption, brands and demand. It is aimed at advertisers, agencies, product manufacturers, platforms and service providers from consumer-related markets whose offerings are not essential, but are driven by preference, purchasing power, trends and moods. For agencies, brand managers and PR service providers, GICS Consumer Discretionary offers an environment in which communication meets a consumer- and market-oriented audience in a targeted manner. Campaigns, product launches, brand stories or market studies have an impact here because they appear in the context of real demand movements and changing consumption patterns - not in isolation, but embedded in market mechanics. In GICS Consumer Discretionary, product manufacturers, platform operators and service providers find focused access to users who see consumption as an expression of freedom of choice, lifestyle and economic development. Whether branded products, services, e-commerce models or new sales concepts - visibility is created where consumer decisions are made consciously, comparatively and driven by trends. The portal also addresses industry media, market information services, stock market newsletters, trade fair and event organizers, whose content thrives on topicality, classification and proximity to consumer events. Announcements, studies and events reach an audience that not only observes consumer trends but also evaluates them economically.

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The health care sector brings together companies that deal with health, medical care and life-related medical infrastructure. The focus is on services, products and systems that serve the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and care of people - regardless of economic cycles or consumer sentiment. Healthcare is a key sector for society. The companies grouped here cover a broad spectrum: from medical technology and healthcare products to pharmaceutical developments and services that enable the operation and organization of healthcare services. What they all have in common is a direct link to human well-being. The sector is characterized by its structural constancy. Demand does not arise from freedom of choice or lifestyle, but from medical need. At the same time, decision-making processes are often complex, long-term and highly regulated. Research, approval, quality assurance and security of supply play a greater role than short-term market impulses. Health care operates at the interface of science, business and public interest. Technological progress, demographic developments and social expectations influence the sector just as much as regulatory framework conditions and cost pressure. Innovation is essential, but usually takes place in a controlled manner and in clear development stages. The sector is also multi-layered in terms of content. It combines research-driven areas with highly operational structures and service-oriented models. This range makes health care both stable and dynamic - with long-term lines of development rather than short-term trends. Within GICS Eleven, Health Care forms a fundamental frame of reference for topics relating to medical progress, healthcare systems and basic social needs. The sector stands for continuity, responsibility and structural relevance - and serves as a stable basis for further application, technology and specialization perspectives.

The content of the GICS Health Care information portal is aimed at anyone who deals with health and medicine-related topics in a structured manner, either professionally or for their own interest. Anyone following developments in the field of medical care, pharmaceutical innovations, medical technology, regulatory framework conditions or structural changes in the healthcare system will find clearly focused access here. The targeted bundling of news, market movements and relevant information at sectoral level creates a clear overall picture of what is important in the healthcare environment - without having to search for a long time. For journalists, research units, market observers, media players and professional market participants, this approach enables direct access to content that would otherwise be scattered across numerous sources. Developments can be recorded, categorized and processed more quickly without first having to establish the appropriate context. Sectoral consolidation also creates tangible added value for investors - from institutional players to family offices and specialized market participants. It helps to better classify medical innovations, healthcare trends and regulatory developments and to filter information flows in a targeted manner. Private investors benefit in particular as they receive health-related information in a concentrated form, which is otherwise often fragmented or difficult to access. The focus on thematic relevance facilitates access to a complex and socially central market environment without the need for specialist knowledge. Regardless of perspective or experience, the key benefits are time savings, information consolidation and the consistent reduction of noise. GICS Health Care thus creates a structured environment in which relevant health and medical information becomes visible more quickly, easier to categorize and can be used in a more targeted manner.

Typical users of GICS Health Care view health as a basic social and economic system. They pursue medical innovation, regulation and care structures with a view to sustainability and scalability. What is relevant for them is where medical progress actually translates into systems.

GICS Health is aimed at players who professionally shape, support or communicate health, medical innovation and care. It is aimed at advertisers, agencies, manufacturers and service providers from the fields of medical technology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, digital health solutions and related service and infrastructure providers whose services are anchored in a regulated, responsible environment. For agencies, PR and communication service providers, GICS Health Care offers an environment in which medical and health-related topics are placed in a factual, credible and contextualized manner. Studies, new products, regulatory milestones and thought leadership formats have an impact here because they reach an audience that separates relevance from substance and does not consume content superficially. Product manufacturers and solution providers find a focused space in GICS Health Care for offerings that improve prevention, diagnostics, therapy or care. Whether MedTech products, digital health applications, research collaborations or systemic solutions - visibility is created where innovation is translated into real care contexts and does not fizzle out in the general news noise. At the same time, the portal is a natural platform for industry information services, specialist media, medical publications, congress and trade fair organizers who rely on well-founded content and qualified attention. Events, studies and specialist formats reach an audience that sees health not as a trend, but as a permanent social and economic task.

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#Information-Technology

The information technology sector brings together companies that provide the digital foundations, systems and tools on which the modern economy and society are built. The focus is on technologies that process, store, transmit and make information usable - regardless of the end market in which they are used. Information Technology is an enabler sector. The companies grouped here do not supply ready-made solutions for individual needs, but create the technical conditions on which other sectors develop products, services and business models. IT therefore has an impact across almost all sectors of the economy. The sector is characterized by its structural penetration. Software, hardware, networks and digital infrastructure are deeply integrated into operational procedures, production processes, communication and consumption. Technological progress often manifests itself here first and then unfolds its effects in other sectors. The IT sector is also characterized by a high speed of innovation. Development cycles are shorter than in many other CORE areas, and competition is based on scaling, efficiency and technological performance. At the same time, dependencies are growing: The stability, security and reliability of digital systems are becoming increasingly critical. Information technology operates at the interface between technology, business and organization. Decisions about systems and platforms have long-term effects on processes, cost structures and competitiveness. The sector therefore combines technological depth with strategic importance. Within GICS Eleven, Information Technology forms the technological reference framework for numerous advanced topics. It ranges from basic digital infrastructure to specialized software and system solutions - and serves as a starting point for trend, application and transformation perspectives in almost all other sectors.

The content of the GICS Information Technology information portal is aimed at anyone who deals with technological and digital topics in a structured way, either professionally or for their own interest. Anyone following developments in software, hardware, digital infrastructure, platforms, IT services or technological fundamentals will find clearly focused access here. The targeted bundling of news, market movements and relevant information at sectoral level creates a clear overall picture of what is important in the IT environment - without having to search for a long time. For journalists, research units, market observers, media players and professional market participants, this approach enables direct access to content that would otherwise be scattered across numerous sources. Developments can be recorded, categorized and processed more quickly without first having to establish the appropriate context. For investors - from institutional players and family offices to specialized market participants - the sectoral consolidation also creates tangible added value. It helps to better classify technological trends, innovation cycles and structural shifts and to filter information flows in a targeted manner. Private investors benefit in particular as they receive technology-related information in a concentrated form, which is otherwise often fragmented or difficult to access. The focus on thematic relevance facilitates access to a dynamic and often complex market environment without the need for specialist knowledge. Regardless of perspective or experience, the key benefits are time savings, information consolidation and the consistent reduction of noise. GICS Information Technology thus creates a structured environment in which relevant technology information becomes visible more quickly, easier to categorize and can be used in a more targeted manner.

Typical users of GICS Information Technology think of technology as an enabler for almost all other markets. They observe the speed of innovation, platform dynamics and infrastructural dependencies. Orientation arises where technological foundations shift entire industries.

GICS Information Technology is aimed at players who develop, market or explain digital foundations, systems and platforms. It is aimed at advertisers, agencies, technology providers and information services whose services are based on software, hardware, infrastructure, cloud, data processing or digital services - from enterprise providers to specialized solution developers. For agencies, PR and communication service providers, GICS Information Technology offers an environment in which technological topics are not simplified, but categorized. Product announcements, platform strategies, studies, white papers or thought leadership formats meet an audience here that understands and evaluates technological contexts and translates them into decisions. Communication does not have an explanatory effect here, but a connective one. At GICS Information Technology, technology and product manufacturers find a precisely segmented space for solutions that enable scaling, efficiency or transformation. Whether software stacks, cloud services, infrastructure, development tools or data-driven applications - visibility is created where users understand technology as a strategic basis for business models, processes and markets. The portal is also a relevant point of contact for industry information services, specialist media, analyst firms, stock market letters, conference and trade fair organizers who accompany or classify technological developments. Content, events and studies reach an audience that does not consume innovation, but actively observes, compares and uses it.

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#Communication Services

The Communication Services sector bundles companies that enable, distribute or monetize information, content and digital interaction. The focus is on communication networks, media offerings and platforms that connect people, companies and markets. Communication Services is a mediation and reach sector. The companies grouped here do not primarily provide technical foundations, but rather ensure that content can be transported, made visible and used. Communication is understood both as an infrastructure service and as a content offering. The sector is characterized by its dual function. On the one hand, it creates the conditions for exchange, networking and accessibility. On the other hand, it shapes perception, opinion-forming and consumption of information and entertainment. Reach, attention and length of use are key factors for economic success. The sector is strongly influenced by user behavior and media usage. Changes in consumer habits, technological developments and new formats have a direct impact on business models. At the same time, network effects arise that can give individual providers particular market power. Communication Services operates at the interface between technology, content and society. While technical components provide stability and scalability, content, formats and interaction determine acceptance and relevance. Competition is therefore not just about technology, but above all about attention. Within GICS Eleven, Communication Services forms the counterpart to Information Technology in terms of content. While IT provides the technical basis, Communication Services stands for the use, distribution and impact of digital and media content. The sector serves as a frame of reference for topics relating to media, networking and the digital public sphere.

he content of the GICS Communication Services information portal is aimed at anyone who deals with media, communication and platform-related topics in a structured way, either professionally or for their own interest. Anyone following developments in digital communication, media offerings, networks, platforms or the distribution of content will find clearly focused access here. The targeted bundling of news, market movements and relevant information at sectoral level creates a clear overall picture of what is important in the communication services environment - without having to search for a long time. For journalists, research units, market observers, media players and professional market participants, this approach enables direct access to content that would otherwise be scattered across numerous sources. Developments can be recorded, categorized and processed more quickly without first having to establish the appropriate context. For investors - from institutional players and family offices to specialized market participants - the sectoral consolidation also creates tangible added value. It helps to better classify changes in media and communication behavior, platform dynamics and reach models and to filter information flows in a targeted manner. Private investors benefit in particular as they receive communication and media-related information in a concentrated form, which is otherwise often fragmented or difficult to access. The focus on thematic relevance facilitates access to a strongly user- and attention-driven market environment without the need for specialist knowledge. Regardless of perspective or experience, the key benefits are time savings, information consolidation and the consistent reduction of noise. GICS Communication Services thus creates a structured environment in which relevant media and communication information becomes visible more quickly, easier to categorize and can be used in a more targeted manner.

Typical users of GICS Communication Services are interested in reach, attention and media impact. They think in terms of networks, platform logic and user behavior. Communication becomes relevant when it influences opinion, consumption and markets at the same time.

GICS Communication Services is aimed at players who professionally shape reach, attention and public perception. It is aimed at advertisers, agencies, platform operators and information providers whose business models are based on communication, media, interaction and distribution of content - from traditional media companies and digital platforms to providers of communication, streaming and network solutions. For agencies, PR and communication service providers, GICS Communication Services offers an environment in which messages are not played out arbitrarily, but are contextualized and thematically anchored to an information-savvy audience. Campaigns, studies, product announcements or positioning topics have an impact here because they appear in a market environment in which reach, user behavior and media logic are already part of the daily debate. Platforms, technology and solution providers find GICS Communication Services a natural starting point for products and services that enable, scale or monetize communication. Whether infrastructure, content distribution, analysis tools or new media formats - the approach takes place where users not only consume communication systems, but also strategically classify them. At the same time, the portal addresses industry media, specialist publishers, information services, conference and trade fair organizers whose content thrives on topicality, classification and reach. Announcements, events, publications and studies reach an audience that actively follows media developments and incorporates them into professional or strategic decisions.

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#Financials

The financials sector brings together companies that deal with the provision, brokerage and management of capital. The focus is on structures and services that manage cash flows, distribute risks and make economic activities financially viable. Financials is a systemic infrastructure sector. The companies grouped here create the conditions for investments to be made, assets to be built up, transactions to be processed and risks to be hedged. Without functioning financial structures, economic processes remain fragmented and inefficient. The sector is characterized by its central management function. Decisions on lending, capital allocation, hedging and valuation have a direct impact on companies, households and countries. Trust, stability and regulation play a greater role than speed or short-term innovation. At the same time, the financials sector is organized in many different ways. It combines traditional financial intermediation with market-based activities and service-related models. Different business logics exist side by side, but are linked to each other via common dependencies - such as liquidity, risk assessment and market infrastructure. Financials operate at the interface between the economy, regulation and market mechanics. Government regulations, monetary policy conditions and international interdependencies shape the sector just as much as technological developments and changing customer expectations. Adjustments are usually made in a structured and controlled manner, as stability takes precedence over experimentation. Within GICS Eleven, Financials forms the regulatory framework for capital and risk issues. The sector serves as a point of reference for topics relating to financing, asset management, hedging and market organization - and thus establishes a central link between the real economy, capital markets and institutional structures.

The content within GICS Eleven is aimed at anyone who deals with markets and sectors in a structured way, either professionally or out of personal interest. The targeted bundling of news, developments and market information at sectoral level creates a clear overview of what is relevant in a subject area - without thematic scatter loss. For journalists, research units, market observers, media players and professional market participants, this approach enables focused access to relevant information that would otherwise be spread across many sources. Developments can be recorded, classified and processed more quickly without having to search for the right context. Sectoral aggregation also creates practical added value for investors - from institutional players and family offices to specialized market participants. It helps them to recognize correlations, better classify market movements and filter information flows in a targeted manner. Private investors benefit in particular, as they receive sector-related information in a concentrated form that would otherwise be difficult to find or only available in fragmented form. The focus on thematic relevance facilitates access to complex markets without requiring specialist knowledge. Regardless of perspective or experience, the key benefits are time savings, information consolidation and the consistent reduction of noise. GICS Financials thus creates a structured environment in which relevant information becomes visible more quickly and can be used in a more targeted manner.

Typical users of GICS Financials view capital as the organizing principle of economic processes. They track money flows, risk transfer and market mechanics beyond individual products. Relevance arises where financial markets change structures, not just prices.

GICS Financials is aimed at organizations that not only observe financial markets, but also actively shape, explain or market them. These include advertisers, agencies, information services and market players whose products, services or content are directly anchored in the financial market context - from banks, brokers and asset managers to specialized providers of derivatives, hedging strategies or short-selling infrastructures. For agencies and PR service providers, GICS Financials offers an environment in which communication does not get lost in the general noise, but is targeted at a professionally pre-qualified audience. Topics such as product innovations, market entries, studies, white papers or thought leadership formats have an impact here because they are embedded in a context that already presupposes relevance. In GICS Financials, product manufacturers and financial service providers find a precisely segmented environment for offerings that enable participation, hedging or strategic positioning. Whether structured products, trading solutions, research tools or new access to markets - users are addressed where they are actively looking for orientation, classification and options for action. At the same time, GICS Financials is a natural platform for industry information services, specialist media, stock market newsletters, conference and trade fair organizers, whose content thrives on topicality, credibility and thematic proximity. Events, publications and information offerings reach an audience here that does not need to be convinced first, but is already connected to the content.

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GICS Core acts as a strategic thinking space within the General Industry Compass system. The perspective provides orientation without simplifying and creates a common basis on which further perspectives - such as Trending or Microsectors - can be built upon in a targeted manner.

GICS Core is deliberately designed as an introductory and reference level.
The perspective is aimed at users who initially want to get their bearings, grasp interrelationships and understand sectoral structures in a broader economic context without committing to detailed analyses at an early stage.

As an organizing framework, GICS Core is particularly suitable:

as a conceptual haven of peace within the GICS family,
as a common reference level for cross-references to in-depth content,
as well as a conceptual starting point for further perspectives such as GICS Trending or GICS Microsectors.

The level thus serves less for operational analysis and more for strategic classification - it creates an overview, promotes systemic thinking and lays the foundation for in-depth discussion along downstream perspectives.

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