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Industry classification (Industry groups in FTSE classification system FT…
Industry classification
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consumer goods
manufacture consumer durables (cars, furniture, TVs and "white goods") and non-durables (food and drink, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, health and household products, beverages and packaging).
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consumer services
include food, drug and general retailers, transport, hotel and media companies, distributors, restaurants, and pubs and support services
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Utilities
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vulnerable to political risk, price control and regulatory changes
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despite stable demand and large capital requirements, gearing is low
largely dependent on the domestic market, although some companies diversifying internationally
supply continuously demanded services to households and businesses, e.g. electricity, water and gas distribution
financials
Includes banks, GI and LI, investment trusts and real estate companies
tend to be capital-intensive, otherwise:
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Technology
companies involved in hardware, software and provision of computer services
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dividend yields are therefore low, and assets can be largely intangible
Healthcare
companies involved in producing healthcare, medical equipment and supplies, as well as pharmaceuticals
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