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CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

Businesses that produce goods and services people buy with disposable income, often luxury or non-essential items. Includes automotive, household goods, textiles, apparel, and leisure products, alongside services like hotels, restaurants, and retail. 

Examples of companies:

Canadian
  • Lululemon
  • Gildan Activewear
American
  • Nike
  • Tesla
  • Marriott
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CONSUMER STAPLES

Companies that produce everyday essential goods that people need, regardless of economic conditions. Includes manufacturers and distributors of food, beverages, tobacco, and non-durable household goods, ensuring essential products are always available.

Examples of companies:

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  • Loblaws
  • Metro
  • Empire Group
American
  • Coca-Cola
  • Walmart
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ENERGY

Consists of firms engaged in the exploration, production, marketing, refining, and transportation of oil and gas, powering economies worldwide.

Examples of companies:

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  • Canadian Natural Resources
  • Suncor
  • Topaz Energy
American
  • Occidental
  • Exxon Mobil
  • Chevron
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FINANCIALS

Encompasses banks, credit unions, insurance firms, and mutual fund companies, facilitating financial stability and growth.

Examples of companies:

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  • BMO
  • Manulife
American
  • JP Morgan
  • Visa
  • Berkshire Hathaway
  • Goldman Sachs
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HEALTH CARE

Encompasses companies that manufacture health care equipment, provide services, and develop pharmaceuticals and biotechnology products, enhancing well-being.

Examples of companies:

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  • McKesson
  • Abbott Labs
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  • Eli Lilly
  • United Health Care
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INDUSTRIALS

Features companies focused on aerospace and defense, construction, engineering, and transportation services, enhancing infrastructure and connectivity.

Examples of companies:

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  • Canadian Pacific Railway
  • WSP global
  • GFL Environmental
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  • GE Aerospace
  • UBER
  • Caterpillar
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Encompasses companies in technology, software, and services, driving innovation and digital transformation across industries.

Examples of companies:

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  • Shopify
  • Constellation Software
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  • Apple
  • Nvidia
  • Microsoft
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MATERIALS

Comprises a diverse range of commodity-related manufacturing and mining sectors, including metals, minerals, chemicals, and construction materials. 

Examples of companies:

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  • Osisko Gold
  • Barrick Gold
  • West Fraser Timber
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  • Alcoa
  • United States Steel
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COMMUNICATION SERVICE

Made up of firms providing communication services through fixed-line, cellular, wireless, high-bandwidth and fiber-optic networks, connecting the world.

Examples of companies:

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  • Telus
  • BCE
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  • Meta
  • Google
  • Netflix
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UTILITIES

Comprises electric, gas and water utility companies, along with independent producers and distributors of power, providing essential services. The Utilities sector also includes renewable energy.

Examples of companies:

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  • Capital Power
  • Fortis
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  • Next Era Energy
  • Constellation Energy
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REAL ESTATE

Comprises companies that own, operate, and manage income-generating real estate properties, including residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. This sector includes real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate management and development firms, playing a crucial role in providing housing and commercial infrastructure.

Examples of companies:

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  • Dream Industrial REIT
  • Boardwalk
  • Mainstreet Equity
American
  • American Tower REIT