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Creating
a Global Standard
Global Industry Classification Standard
(GICS®)
GICS® is an enhanced industry classification system that was jointly developed by Standard & Poor’s and MSCI Barra in 1999 in response to the global financial community’s need for one complete, consistent set of global sector and industry definitions. GICS® has become a standard that is widely recognized by market participants worldwide. It sets a foundation for the creation of replicable, custom-tailored portfolios and enables meaningful comparisons of sectors and industries globally. More than 38,500 companies worldwide are classified in accordance with GICS®, with each company classified at the sub-industry level.