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DAXsubsector

DAXsubsector indices are subsector indices which exclusively consider companies listed in Prime Standard. A total of 63 subsectors serve to structure the market. They are aligned to the industry groups of STOXX, thus allowing for international comparison. However, national particularities are taken into consideration as well. By means of the industry groups companies are also sorted into classic and technology sectors. 

The sectoral allocation is subject to the sales focus of the respective company. In case it changes, the company can be taken out of the existing sector and included in a new sector as of the following chaining date. 

Sectors and Subsectors

Sector

Subsector

Description

Automobile

Auto Parts & Equipment

Producers of parts and accessories for motor vehicles and motorcycles (including tyres and batteries)

Automobile

Automobile  Manufacturers

Companies primarily active in the production of passenger vehicles, small lorries and motorcycles

Banks

Credit Banks

Commercial and universal banks which do not fall into the categories of “Mortgage Banks” or “Financial Services Providers”

Banks

Mortgage Banks

Specialist banks exclusively (or predominantly) extending longterm loans against liens on real property, or communal loans

Basic Resources

Forest & Paper Products

Producers of wood or basic wood products, and paper producers

Basic Resources

Mining

Companies extracting commodities such as iron ore, minerals, aluminium, coal, diamonds or similar substances

Basic Resources

Oil & Gas

Companies drilling for oil and gas, which do not fall under the ”Oil & Gas Distribution” category

Basic Resources

Steel & Other Metals

Producers of steel or related in-process products; producers of iron, non-iron metals or precious metals

Chemicals

Chemicals, Commodity

Producers of simple, standardised chemical products

Chemicals

Chemicals, Specialty

Producers of non-standard, specialty chemical products

Chemicals

Industrial Gases

Producers of industrial gases

Construction

Building Materials

Producers of basic construction materials, such as cement, flooring, doors, windows, etc.

Construction

Construction & Engineering

Companies active in the development and construction of  buildings and infrastructure projects (e.g. roads) (excluding prefabricated homes)

Consumer

Clothing & Footwear

Companies producing mainly textile goods and shoes, including related cleaning services

Consumer

Consumer Electronics

Companies producing mainly consumer electronics goods (such as TV sets, VCRs/camcorders HiFi equipment, etc.) (This excludes producers focusing on computers and telecommunications equipment.)

Consumer

Home Construction & Furnishings

Producers of prefabricated homes, DIY products and furnishings  (such as furniture or lighting)

Consumer

Household Appliances & Housewares

Producers of household and garden products (such as cutlery, dishes or cleaning products), or of household appliances (‘white goods’)

Consumer

Leisure Goods & Services

Producers of leisure goods (such as sports equipment, toys, bicycles), as well as restaurant, hotel or casino operators

Consumer

Personal Products

Producers of cosmetics and personal care products

Financial Services

Diversified Financial

Financial services providers that do not have universal bank status, but who distribute a range of financial services

Financial Services

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Holding companies investing in diversified business areas

Financial Services

Real Estate

Companies investing in property/real estate (directly or indirectly)

Financial Services

Securities Brokers

Companies active in the securities business, such as brokers, online banks, exchanges, etc.

Food & Beverages

Beverages

Producers of beverages of all kinds

Food & Beverages

Food

Producers of food and tobacco products of all kinds

Industrial

Advanced Industrial Equipment

Companies using sophisticated technology or providing engineering for the production of high-tech industrial goods (for example, producers of lasers, robots or optical storage media)

Industrial

Containers & Packaging

Companies specialising in all kinds of packaging

Industrial

Heavy Machinery

Producers of large but mobile machinery, such as heavy goods vehicles, ships, agricultural machines, etc.

Industrial

Industrial Machinery

Producers of industrial machinery or related components, such as machine tools, compressors, printing machines, etc.

Industrial

Industrial, Diversified

Companies with activities across various industrial sectors (including holding companies investing in different sectors)

Industrial

Renewable Energies

Companies developing equipment for alternative and/or renewable energy generation, such as solar technology or wind-powered turbines

Industrial

Industrial Products & Services

Producers/providers of other industrial products or services (e.g.market research, human resources, industrial wholesalers, waste disposal)

Insurance

Insurance

Companies mainly underwriting policies for life, accident, health or home contents cover

Insurance

Re-Insurance

Companies mainly underwriting reinsurance cover

Media

Advertising

Companies offering advertising, marketing and/or public relations services

Media

Broadcasting

Providers of cable and satellite transmission services, and radio/television broadcasters

Media

Movies & Entertainment

Companies producing (or trading in) entertainment products and services, including producers, distributors and broadcasters of feature films and television shows, music producers and distributors, theatre operators and sports teams

Media

Publishing & Printing

Publishers of newspapers, magazines and books, and providers of printed or electronic information; including providers of related services (including educational institutions)

Pharma & Healthcare

Pharmaceuticals

Companies researching, developing or producing pharmaceuticals (including veterinary products)

Pharma & Healthcare

Healthcare

Owners/operators of healthcare institutions (such as hospitals or nursing homes), providers of healthcare services (e.g. dialysis) and providers of medical material (such as syringes, swabs, etc.)

Pharma & Healthcare

Biotechnology

Companies mainly active in developing, producing, marketing or licensing products based on biotechnological research

Pharma & Healthcare

Medical Technology

Producers of technological products and devices used in healthcare, such as pacemakers, dialysis equipment or UV therapy systems

Retail

Retail, Catalog

Retailers selling mainly by mail order, which are not categorised under ”Retail, Internet”

Retail

Retail, Food & Drug

Owners/operators of food stores, pharmacies and drugstores (wholesale and retail)

Retail

Retail, Internet

Retailers selling their goods or services mainly over the Internet

Retail

Retail, Multiline

Retail companies with a broad product range (department stores)

Retail

Retail, Specialty

Retail companies with a very specific product range (such as fashion, electronics, etc.)

Software

Internet

Companies providing and developing Internet infrastructure (Internet access, portals, software, etc.)

Software

IT-Services

Companies active in IT consulting, IT operations, systems integration, etc.

Software

Software

Companies focused on the development of standard or specialised software solutions

Technology

Communications Technology

Companies developing telecommunications technology and/or products (such as user devices or network components)

Technology

Electronic Components &  Hardware

Producers of electronic components (printed circuit boards, integrated circuits, smart cards) or computer hardware (PCs, monitors, etc.)

Technology

Semiconductors

Producers and developers of semiconductors or similar products

Telecommunication

Fixed-Line Telecommunication

Telecommunications carriers mainly providing fixed-line local and long-distance services

Telecommunication

Wireless Telecommunication

Telecommunications carriers mainly providing wireless/mobile services

Telecommunication

Telecommunication Services

Services Providers of ancillary or specialised telecommunications services

Transportation & Logistics

Airlines

Aviation companies mainly carrying passengers

Transportation & Logistics

Logistics

Providers of industrial transport services (land transport/ aviation cargo/ freight shipping)

Transportation & Logistics

Transportation Services

Providers of infrastructural or other specialised transport services (including airport operators, road or rail networks, tour operators, etc.)

Utilities

Electricity

Companies generating and/or distributing electricity (including operators of power stations)

Utilities

Water

Providers of water to end-users (this segment includes operators of purification plants)

Utilities

Oil & Gas (Distribution)

Utilities mainly providing energy in the form of oil and gas

Utilities

Multi-Utilites

Companies active across various energy sectors

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