Industry and Sector Codes Overview
Industry and Sector Codes Overview
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mpanies that mine, process and market coal, which are classified under Coal Subsector.
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Industry code Industry Supersector Sector code Sector Subsector code Subsector Definition
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10 Technology Companies that are primarily engaged in the advancement of the information
technology and electronics industries. It includes companies developing integrated
computer systems and services, application software not specific to industry market
segments, and digital platform providers that generate revenue from advertising
contents and derive subscription fees from an advertiser. Also included are
companies that develop next generation electronics and related components.
Disruptors leveraging “new” technology be placed in the Technology Industry.
Rather, individual company technology applications and services will be reviewed as
1010 Technology to the markets they serve. Examples include: companies that provide health care,
101010 Software and Computer Services technology equipment, electronic entertainment (video games), e-retailers, and
transaction processing service companies.
Companies that provide consulting or integration services to other businesses
relating to information technology. Includes providers of computer-system design,
10101010 Computer Services systems integration, network and systems operations, cloud computing, distributed
ledger technology (DLT) consulting and integration, data management and storage,
repair services and technical support.
Publishers and distributors of computer software for home or corporate use. Excludes
computer game producers, which are classified under Electronic Entertainment.
10101015 Software
Providers of mobile and fixed-line telephone services, paging services, and VOIP
providers. Including companies that own and operate telecommunication assets.
Telecommunications Telecommunication Services companies can also provide supplemental services such
15102015
Services as direct internet access, VPN services, colocation services and transit services.
20 Health Care Consists of companies that manufacture health care equipment and supplies or that
provide health care-related services such as lab services, in-home medical care and
operate health care facilities. Also included are companies involved in research,
development and production of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology products, and
2010 Health Care medical marijuana producers.
201010 Health Care Providers
Owners and operators of primary healthcare property, community hospitals,
20101010 Health Care Facilities retirement homes, nursing homes, and related medical businesses.
Health Care Management Companies that offers managed health care benefits and services (e.g., Health
20101020 Management Organizations (HMO) including state sponsored programs
Services
Companies that provide various specialized disease management services to
physicians, health plans, and hospitals. Primary business lines in this category can
20101025 Health Care Services also include general consultation services, paramedical services, operation of health
portals and distribution of health food products.
Includes Healthcare companies that are not classified in the Healthcare Facilities,
20101030 Health Care: Misc. Healthcare Management Services or Healthcare Services
201020 Medical Equipment and Services
Manufacturers and distributors of medical devices such as MRI scanners, prosthetics,
pacemakers, X-ray machines and other non-disposable medical devices.
Manufacturers and distributors of medical supplies used by health care providers and
20102015 Medical Supplies the general public. Includes makers of contact lenses, eyeglass lenses, bandages and
other disposable medical supplies.
20102020 Medical Services Companies that operate and manage medical labs and testing services.
201030 Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Companies engaged in research into and development of biological substances for
the purposes of drug discovery and diagnostic development, and which derive the
20103010 Biotechnology majority of their revenue from either the sale or licensing of these drugs and
diagnostic tools.
Companies that provide mortgages, mortgage insurance and other related services
30201025 Mortgage Finance
Companies that provide custodial, trustee and other related fiduciary services. i.e.
mutual fund and private investment management. Also includes companies engaged
Asset Managers and in private equity and venture capital.
30202010
Custodians
Companies that provide trading and brokerage services for financial assets such as
equities, commodities, debts, currency, cryptocurrency. Also includes the operators
30202015 Investment Services of stock, currency, and other financial market exchanges.
Property and Casualty Companies engaged principally in accident, fire, automotive, marine, malpractice
30302025 and other classes of nonlife insurance.
Insurance
35 Real Estate Consists of companies engaged in real estate investment, development, and other real
estate related services. Also includes Equity REITs. Mortgage REITs are classified
under Financials Industry.
3510 Real Estate
351010 Real Estate Investment and Services Development
Companies that invest directly or indirectly in a variety of types of properties without
a concentration on any single type
Real Estate Holding and
35101010
Development
Companies that provide services to real estate companies but do not own the
properties themselves. Includes agencies, brokers, leasing companies, management
35101015 Real Estate Services companies and advisory services.
35102050 Storage REITs REITs that primarily invest in public self-storage properties
REITS that primarily invest in timberland and timber-related products and activities
35102060 Timber REITs
REITs that primarily invest in any single type of facility or property not specifically
35102070 Other Specialty REITs defined within another REITs industry
40 Consumer Discretionary Contains companies that provide products and services directly to the consumers,
and their purchasing habits are non-cyclical in nature (discretionary). Includes
companies that manufacture and distribute Household durable goods, apparel, home
electronic devices, leisure equipment, and automotive and related parts. The services
segment includes hotels, restaurants, retail/e-retail, passenger transportation, and
other leisure facilities. Also includes media companies that engage in entertainment
4010 Automobiles and Parts content creation and traditional advertisement. Excludes web-portal/hosts that
generate revenue through advertisement, which are classified under Technology –
401010 Automobiles and Parts Consumer Digital Services.
Companies that provide assistance to individual vehicle owners
40101010 Auto Services
Funeral Parlors and Companies that own and operate funeral homes, cemeteries, crematoriums and/or
40201020 provide other funeral services.
Cemetery
Printing and Copying Companies specializing in printing, copying and/or similar solutions for individuals
40201030
Services and small businesses
Rental and Leasing Companies that lease automobiles, appliances, electronics or furniture to consumers
40201040
Services: Consumer
Companies that own and operate storage facilities (does not include companies
40201050 Storage Facilities structured as REITs
Vending and Catering Companies that provide catering and food service and/or food ingredients to
40201060
Service individuals or institutions
Consumer Services companies that are not categorized in the Education Services,
Funeral Parlors and Cemeteries, Printing and Copying Services, Rental and Leasing
40201070 Consumer Services: Misc. Services, Storage Facilities or Vending and Catering Services categories
Manufacturers and distributors of furniture, including chairs, tables, desks, and office
furniture.
40202015 Household Furnishings
40202020 Household Appliance Companies that manufacture and market household electrical appliances.
Companies that manufacture and supply various household products. Includes
Household Equipment and manufacturers of gardening tools, kitchen utensils, dishes and other home related
40202025
Products products
402030 Leisure Goods
Companies primarily involved in the application of technology and electronics to the
40203010 Consumer Electronics consumer discretionary sector.
Companies that design, manufacture and market video game software and related
40203040 Electronic Entertainment elements. Also includes consumer entertainment technology, e.g. Dolby
Manufacturers and distributors of toys and games as playing cards, board games,
40203045 Toys stuffed animals and dolls.
Manufacturers and distributors of recreational equipment not classified in other
40203050 Recreational Products "Leisure Goods" categories, including Musical Instruments
Recreational Vehicles and Companies that design, manufacture and market recreation vehicles (RVs),
40203055 motorcycles or passenger boats
Boats
Companies that produce and/or market professional and/or personal imaging
40203060 Photography products including digital cameras and film cameras
402040 Personal Goods
Manufacturers and distributors of all types of clothing and accessories. Includes
sportswear, sunglasses, eyeglass frames, leather clothing and goods, and processors
40204020 Clothing and Accessories of hides and skins. Excludes jewelry, which is categorized under Luxury Items
Manufacturers and distributors of shoes, boots, sandals, sneakers and other types of
40204025 Footwear
footwear.
40204030 Luxury Items Companies that manufacture and market jewelry, watches and gemstones.
Companies that produce and market make-up and fragrance products (perfume).
40204035 Cosmetics Excludes personal care products, which are classified under Consumer Staples
4030 Media
403010 Media
Companies that provide various media services including feature films, music and
40301010 Entertainment television shows and stations
Companies that provide a wide range of marketing and public relations services such
as promoting advertising space in telephone and professional directories, analyzing
40301020 Media Agencies market research and other various marketing activities. Excluding website
design/publishing, which are classified under the Consumer Digital Services
Subsector.
Companies that provide advertising and publishing services to customers in
industrial, commercial, and design markets. This includes companies that publish
40301030 Publishing books, magazines, comics, encyclopedias, financial reports, journals and/or
newspapers
Radio and TV Companies with principal activities that include operating commercial TV stations
40301035 and/or radio broadcasting
Broadcasters
4040 Retail
404010 Retailers
Retail outlets and wholesalers offering a wide variety of products including both
40401010 Diversified Retailers hard goods and soft goods.
Retailers and wholesalers specializing mainly in clothing, shoes, jewelry, sunglasses
40401020 Apparel Retailers and other accessories.
Retailers and wholesalers concentrating on the sale of home improvement products,
Home Improvement including garden equipment, carpets, wallpaper, paint, home furniture, blinds and
40401025
Retailers curtains, and building materials.
Retailers and wholesalers concentrating on a single class of goods, such as
electronics, books, automotive parts or closeouts. Includes automobile dealerships,
40401030 Specialty Retailers duty-free shops and automotive fuel stations not owned by oil companies. Excludes
Apparel and Home Improvement Retailers
Retailers and wholesalers concentrating on a single class of goods, such as
electronics, books, automotive parts or closeouts. Includes automobile dealerships,
40401030 Specialty Retailers duty-free shops and automotive fuel stations not owned by oil companies. Excludes
Apparel and Home Improvement Retailers
Companies providing travel and tourism related services, including travel agents,
online travel reservation services, and companies that provide passenger
transportation for leisure are included, such as tour buses, leisure cruisers and
40501015 Travel and Tourism railways, and taxis. Excludes mass public transportation services which are classified
under Industrial Transportation Sector.
Providers of gambling and casino facilities. Includes online casinos, racetracks and
40501020 Casinos and Gambling the manufacturers of pachinko machines and casino and lottery equipment.
Operators and managers of hotels, motels, lodges, resorts, spas and campgrounds.
40501025 Hotels and Motels
Fruit and Grain Companies involved in the value-adding process of various "raw" or "unprocessed"
45102030 agricultural products. May also produce and market such products.
Processing
45102035 Sugar Companies that grow, refine, process and distribute sugar
451030 Tobacco
Manufacturers and distributors of cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco products.
45103010 Tobacco Includes tobacco plantations.
4520 Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores
452010 Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores
Food Retailers and Supermarkets, food-oriented convenience stores and other food retailers and
45201010 distributors. Includes retailers of dietary supplements and vitamins.
Wholesalers
Operators of pharmacies, including wholesalers and distributors catering to these
45201015 Drug Retailers businesses.
Makers and distributors of toiletries and personal-care and hygiene products,
including deodorants, soaps, toothpaste, perfumes, diapers, shampoos, razors,
condoms and feminine-hygiene products. Excludes makers of hormonal (oral or
45201020 Personal Products
injection) and implants (intrauterine devices) and contraceptives, which are classified
under the Pharmaceuticals Subsector.
Nondurable Household Producers and distributors of pens, paper goods, batteries, light bulbs, tissues, toilet
45201030 paper and cleaning products such as soaps and polishes.
Products
Miscellaneous Consumer Includes Consumer Staples companies that are not classified in any other Consumer
45201040 Staples industry
Staple Goods
50 Industrials Consists of companies engaged in manufacturing and distribution of capital goods
and provider of business support services. Includes aerospace, weapons/defense,
commercial vehicles, construction materials, industrial machinery and equipment
manufacturers. The service segment includes commercial transportation services,
business support, maintenance and security services, international trade, transaction
5010 Construction and Materials processing, and diversified logistic support services.
501010 Construction and Materials
Companies that provide construction and infrastructure development services to
50101010 Construction private and/or public sector clients.
Companies that provide capital project planning and solutions. Includes engineering
Engineering and contracts, infrastructure development, bid preparation, interior enhancement designs
50101015
Contracting Services and architects.
Building, Companies that design, manufacture, market and/or install non-climate control
50101020 Roofing/Wallboard and systems and related products such as siding, windows and water pipes.
Plumbing
Companies that design, manufacture, market and/or install air conditioning, heating
and/or refrigeration systems
50101025 Building: Climate Control
Producers of components and equipment for the defense industry, including military
50201020 Defense aircraft, radar equipment and weapons. Also included are companies that primarily
provide services to the defense industry.
502020 Electronic and Electrical Equipment
Makers and distributors of electrical parts for finished products such as radios,
televisions and other consumer electronics. Includes makers of cables, wires,
50202010 Electrical Components ceramics, transistors, and electric adapters
Electronic Equipment: Companies that design, manufacture and market products used to measure electric,
50202025 gas, water, imaging, and other data for use in a variety of industries.
Gauges and Meters
Electronic Equipment: Companies primarily engaged in the production of pollution control equipment for
50202030 purification of air and liquids.
Pollution Control
Electronic Equipment: Companies that specialize in the development and production of electrical
50202040 devices/components marketed to business clients.
Other
502030 General Industrials
Companies engaged in three or more industrial business activities, none of which is
50203000 Diversified Industrials the dominant business line
Companies that manufacture and distribute paint, material coatings, and resins
50203010 Paints and Coatings
Companies that manufacture and distribute paint, material coatings, and resins
50203010 Paints and Coatings
Companies that manufacture and market plastic products or chemicals used to make
50203015 Plastics plastic
Companies that manufacture various structural glasses such as float glass,
architectural glass, delicacy glass, automotive glass, and other glass products. Glass
50203020 Glass containers/bottles prepared for other markets are classified in 50203030 - Containers
and Packaging. Specialized glass for application in electronics are classified in
10102015 - Electronic Components.
Companies that may produces a wide range of packaging products and packaging
50203030 Containers and Packaging related materials, including cartons, plastic bottles, jars, glass bottles, aluminum
cans, dispensing pumps, aerosol valves, etc.
502040 Industrial Engineering
Companies that design, develop, manufacture, sell, and support general industrial
50204000 Machinery: Industrial machines and parts. This excludes all the other machinery subsectors specified
Companies that manufacture and distribute energy output devices and component
50204030 Machinery: Engines parts, including diesel engines and gas engines
Companies that manufactures and market value-adding equipment for various heavy
50204040 Machinery: Tools industries
Companies that design, manufacture and market a specific type or group of industrial
50204050 Machinery: Specialty machines and parts. This excludes all the other Machinery industries categorized in
the Machinery subsector.
502050 Industrial Support Services
Distributors and wholesalers of diversified products and equipment primarily used in
the commercial and industrial sectors. Includes builder’s merchants and companies
50205010 Industrial Suppliers providing Maintenance/Repair services.
Business Training and Providers of business or management training courses and employment services.
50205025 Includes online job search companies.
Employment Agencies
Forms and Bulk Printing Companies that provide printed business products including forms, checks, labels
50205030 and IDs
Services
Companies that provide security services, install, service and monitor alarm and
50205040 Security Services security systems.
502060 Industrial Transportation
Companies that provide commercial trucking or mass public bus services. Excludes
50206010 Trucking road and tunnel operators, which are classified under Transportation Services
Subsector.
Companies that design, develop, manufacture, and distribute light, medium and
Commercial Vehicles and heavy duty trucks and vans. Also includes related aftermarket distribution of parts
50206015
Parts
Companies that operate railway systems for transporting goods and mass public rail
50206020 Railroads services.
Companies that manufacture, supply and distribute railroad supplies
50206025 Railroad Equipment
Operators of mail and package delivery services for commercial and consumer use.
50206040 Delivery Services Includes courier and logistic services primarily involving air transportation.
Companies that rents and lease operational equipment to commercial clients, such as:
rails, tankers, freight cars, related equipment plus aviation assets (jets and airplanes).
Commercial Vehicle-
50206050
Equipment Leasing
Owners and operators of timber tracts, forest tree nurseries and sawmills. Excludes
providers of finished wood products such as wooden beams, which are classified
55101010 Forestry under Building Materials. Also excludes timber REITs, which are classified under
Real Estate.
Companies that manufacture and market paper products including office paper,
55101015 Paper
cardboard, tissue paper, newsprint, commercial pulp, etc.
Companies that produce and distribute various textile products such as cotton yarns,
55101020 Textile Products denims, and other finished fabrics.
551020 Industrial Metals and Mining
Companies engaged in the exploration, extraction or refining of minerals not defined
elsewhere within the Mining sector. Also includes companies engaged in diversified
55102000 General Mining metals and mining and providers of contracted drilling services. Excludes companies
that primarily provide services to Oil and Gas companies which are classified in Oil
Equipment and Services Subsector.
Companies that mine for iron ore and companies that produce, process, and
distribute steel products. This can include welding consumables, strip steel, rods,
55102010 Iron and Steel bars, wires, piping, tubing, rails, and structural products as well as sheets and coils
Companies that manufacture and supply fabricated metal components such as, rings,
55102015 Metal Fabricating piping materials, hinges, springs, etc.
55103025 Gold Mining Prospectors for and extractors or refiners of gold-bearing ores.
Platinum and Precious Companies engaged in the exploration for and production of platinum, silver and
55103030 other precious metals not defined elsewhere.
Metals
5520 Chemicals
552010 Chemicals
Companies that manufacture and market a diversified range of industrial chemicals
55201000 Chemicals: Diversified
Companies that manufacture and distribute chemical fibers for various applications
Companies that manufacture and market nitrogen fertilizers and other agricultural
55201015 Fertilizers chemicals
Companies that manufacture and market a specific type or group of chemicals
55201020 Specialty Chemicals elsewhere in the Chemicals subsector
60 Energy Contains of companies that engage in energy extraction, process, and production
activities and produce related energy equipment. Includes both renewable and non-
renewable energy companies. Companies that primarily engages in distribution of
6010 Energy energy are classified in Utilities Industry.
601010 Oil, Gas and Coal
Companies that engage in all three fields of petroleum production: Extraction
60101000 Integrated Oil and Gas (upstream), Transportation (midstream), and Refining and Marketing (downstream).
Companies engaged in the exploration for and drilling, production, and supply of
60101010 Oil: Crude Producers crude oil on land
Offshore Drilling and Companies that primarily explore and drill for oil and gas in offshore areas.
60101015
Other Services
Oil Refining and Companies primarily engaged in the refining and marketing of petroleum products
60101020 (downstream).
Marketing
Oil Equipment and Suppliers of equipment and services to oil fields and offshore platforms, such as
60101030 drilling, exploration, seismic-information services and platform construction.
Services
Operators of pipelines carrying oil, gas or other forms of fuel. Excludes pipeline
60101035 Pipelines operators that derive the majority of their revenues from direct sales to end users,
which are classified under Gas Distribution.
60101040 Coal Companies that mine, process and market coal
601020 Alternative Energy
Companies that produce alternative fuels such as ethanol, methanol, hydrogen and
bio-fuels that are mainly used to power vehicles, and companies that are involved in
60102010 Alternative Fuels the production of vehicle fuel cells and/or the development of alternative fueling
infrastructure.
Renewable Energy Companies that develop or manufacture renewable energy equipment utilizing
60102020 sources such as solar, wind, tidal, geothermal, hydro and waves.
Equipment
65 Utilities Contains companies that distributes electric, gas, and water. Most companies in this
industry are heavily affected by government regulation. Also includes companies
that provide waste, recycle, and related environmental services.
6510 Utilities
651010 Electricity
Companies generating and distributing electricity from a renewable source. Includes
65101010 Alternative Electricity companies that produce solar, water, wind and geothermal electricity.
Companies generating and distributing electricity through the burning of fossil fuels
65101015 Conventional Electricity
such as coal, petroleum and natural gas, and through nuclear energy.
651020 Gas, Water and Multi-utilities
Companies that engage in multiple utilities that have no particular dominance over
65102000 Multi-Utilities one another.
Distributors of gas to end users. Excludes providers of natural gas as a commodity,
65102020 Gas Distribution which are classified under the Oil and Gas industry.
65102030 Water Companies providing water to end users, including water treatment plants.
651030 Waste and Disposal Services
Providers of pollution control and environmental services for the management,
recovery and disposal of solid and hazardous waste materials, such as landfills and
Waste and Disposal recycling centers. Excludes manufacturers of industrial air and water filtration
65103035 equipment, which are classified under Industrial Machinery.
Services