Key Drivers of the Technology Industry The Technology industry has many drivers that are industry specific. As the technology industry is constantly evolving. Market or economic factors impacting technology companies and companies that rely heavily on technology advances could have a major effect on the value of the Fund’s investments. The value of stocks of technology […]
Key Drivers of the Industrial Sector Stock prices for the types of companies included in this sector are affected by supply and demand both for their specific product or service and for industrial sector products in general. Government regulation, world events, economic conditions, technological developments, liabilities for environmental damage and general civil liabilities will likewise
Key Drivers of the Healthcare Industry Companies in the healthcare sector are subjected to rigorous government regulation regarding the products, which they produce and then have to subsequently test. Furthermore, their profitability can be affected by government restrictions on reimbursement for medical expenses. Companies in this sector rely heavily on obtaining, developing and defending patents
Key Drivers of the Financial Industry Financial services companies are subject to extensive governmental regulation, which may limit both the amounts and types of loans and other financial commitments they can make, the interest rates and fees they can charge, the scope of their activities, the prices they can charge and the amount of capital
Key Drivers of the Consumer Staples Industry Earnings is the main driver of these types of stock. The earning streams tend to be much more predictable than other sectors, and that’s usually why the stock behavior tends to be less volatile than the experience in other sectors, shown by the companies having a lower Beta.
