GICS: Global Industry Classification Standard
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) is a four-tiered, hierarchical industry classification system developed by MSCI and S&P Dow Jones Indices. Walego uses GICS to help you target prospects with surgical precision.
Level 1: Sectors
11 broad economic categories
Energy
Materials
Industrials
Consumer Discretionary
Consumer Staples
Health Care
Financials
Information Technology
Communication Services
Utilities
Real Estate
Level 2: Industry Groups
23 industry groups
Energy
Materials
Capital Goods
Commercial & Professional Services
Transportation
Automobiles & Components
Consumer Durables & Apparel
Consumer Services
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
Household & Personal Products
Health Care Equipment & Services
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Financial Services
Insurance
Software & Services
Technology Hardware & Equipment
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Telecommunication Services
Media & Entertainment
Utilities
Real Estate
Level 3: Industries
68 specific business activities
Energy Equipment & Services
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Chemicals
Construction Materials
Containers & Packaging
Metals & Mining
Paper & Forest Products
Aerospace & Defense
Building Products
Construction & Engineering
Electrical Equipment
Industrial Conglomerates
Machinery
Trading Companies & Distributors
Commercial Services & Supplies
Professional Services
Air Freight & Logistics
Passenger Airlines
Marine Transportation
Ground Transportation
Transportation Infrastructure
Automobile Components
Automobiles
Household Durables
Leisure Products
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Diversified Consumer Services
Distributors
Broadline Retail
Specialty Retail
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Beverages
Food Products
Tobacco
Household Products
Personal Care Products
Health Care Equipment & Supplies
Health Care Providers & Services
Health Care Technology
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Life Sciences Tools & Services
Banks
Financial Services
Consumer Finance
Capital Markets
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Insurance
IT Services
Software
Communications Equipment
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Diversified Telecommunication Services
Wireless Telecommunication Services
Media
Entertainment
Interactive Media & Services
Electric Utilities
Gas Utilities
Multi-Utilities
Water Utilities
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Real Estate Management & Development
Level 4: Sub-Industries
158 detailed classifications
Oil & Gas Drilling
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Integrated Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
Coal & Consumable Fuels
Commodity Chemicals
Diversified Chemicals
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals
Industrial Gases
Specialty Chemicals
Construction Materials
Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers
Paper Packaging
Aluminum
Diversified Metals & Mining
Copper
Gold
Precious Metals & Minerals
Silver
Steel
Forest Products
Paper Products
Aerospace & Defense
Building Products
Construction & Engineering
Electrical Components & Equipment
Heavy Electrical Equipment
Industrial Conglomerates
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment
Agricultural & Farm Machinery
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Trading Companies & Distributors
Commercial Printing
Environmental & Facilities Services
Office Services & Supplies
Diversified Support Services
Security & Alarm Services
Human Resource & Employment Services
Research & Consulting Services
Data Processing & Outsourced Services
Air Freight & Logistics
Passenger Airlines
Marine Transportation
Rail Transportation
Cargo Ground Transportation
Passenger Ground Transportation
Airport Services
Highways & Railtracks
Marine Ports & Services
Automotive Parts & Equipment
Tires & Rubber
Automobile Manufacturers
Motorcycle Manufacturers
Consumer Electronics
Home Furnishings
Homebuilding
Household Appliances
Housewares & Specialties
Leisure Products
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods
Footwear
Textiles
Casinos & Gaming
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines
Leisure Facilities
Restaurants
Education Services
Specialized Consumer Services
Distributors
Broadline Retail
Apparel Retail
Computer & Electronics Retail
Home Improvement Retail
Other Specialty Retail
Automotive Retail
Homefurnishing Retail
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail
Drug Retail
Food Distributors
Food Retail
Brewers
Distillers & Vintners
Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages
Agricultural Products & Services
Packaged Foods & Meats
Tobacco
Household Products
Personal Care Products
Health Care Equipment
Health Care Supplies
Health Care Distributors
Health Care Services
Health Care Facilities
Managed Health Care
Health Care Technology
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Life Sciences Tools & Services
Diversified Banks
Regional Banks
Diversified Financial Services
Multi-Sector Holdings
Specialized Finance
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance
Transaction & Payment Processing Services
Consumer Finance
Asset Management & Custody Banks
Investment Banking & Brokerage
Diversified Capital Markets
Financial Exchanges & Data
Mortgage REITs
Insurance Brokers
Life & Health Insurance
Multi-line Insurance
Property & Casualty Insurance
Reinsurance
IT Consulting & Other Services
Internet Services & Infrastructure
Application Software
Systems Software
Communications Equipment
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Electronic Equipment & Instruments
Electronic Components
Electronic Manufacturing Services
Technology Distributors
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment
Semiconductors
Alternative Carriers
Integrated Telecommunication Services
Wireless Telecommunication Services
Advertising
Broadcasting
Cable & Satellite
Publishing
Movies & Entertainment
Interactive Home Entertainment
Interactive Media & Services
Electric Utilities
Gas Utilities
Multi-Utilities
Water Utilities
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders
Renewable Electricity
Diversified REITs
Industrial REITs
Hotel & Resort REITs
Office REITs
Health Care REITs
Residential REITs
Retail REITs
Specialized REITs
Diversified Real Estate Activities
Real Estate Operating Companies
Real Estate Development
Real Estate Services