The Industrials sector broadly focuses on companies that provide corporations, clients, and governments with industrial products and services. The Materials sector focuses on companies that operate in producing chemicals, metals, and other materials. As of Jan. 31, 2022, Industrials & Materials combined makes up 10.3% of the S&P 500.
The Industrials sector specifically targets, but is not limited to, companies in the following sub-sectors:
Aerospace & Defense
Transportation & Logistics
Construction & Machinery
The Materials sector specifically targets, but is not limited to, companies in the following sub-sectors:
Industrial Chemicals
Metals & Mining