Health Care

Includes healthcare providers and services, companies that manufacture and distribute healthcare equipment and supplies, and healthcare technology companies. Also includes pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Industrials

Includes manufacturers and distributors of capital goods such as building products, electrical equipment and machinery, and aerospace and defense. Includes providers of commercial services such as construction and engineering, printing, environmental services, human resource services, research and consulting services, and transportation services.

Information Technology

Covers companies that offer software and information technology consulting and data processing, excluding internet services and home entertainment. Includes manufacturers and distributors of technology hardware and equipment such as communications equipment, cell phones, computers, electronic equipment and semiconductors.

Materials

Includes companies that manufacture chemicals, construction materials, glass, paper, forest products and related packaging products, and metals, minerals and mining companies, including producers of steel.

Real Estate

Includes companies operating in real estate management and development activities, and equity real estate investment trusts (REITs), including diversified, industrial, hotel & resort, office, health care, residential, rental, and specialized REITs, but excluding mortgage REITs.

Utilities

Includes utility companies such as electric, gas, and water utilities. Also includes independent power producers and energy traders and companies that generate and distribute electricity using renewable sources.

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