GICS

From Reuters Financial Glossary

GICS - General Industry Classification Scheme, created and maintained by S&P and MSCI. GICS are used mainly the Buy-Side. Although the Sell-Side will make reference to GICS, very seldom will they apply it to their purposes. Further information on http://www.mscibarra.com/products/gics/index.jsp, http://www2.standardandpoors.com