Known as Sector Investor, the tool allows users to view the best and worst performing sectors within the S&P SuperComposite 1500 Index. The tool is based on research from Standard & Poors Chief Investment Strategist Sam Stovall and 60 other equity analysts. It was developed as part of Standard & Poors Advisor Insight product suite for advisers and brokers.
The tool includes a one-screen overview of the best and worst performing industries within the index for the previous week. It also weights each industry within the S&P 15000 index and gives percentage price changes.
In addition, the product highlights information about which industries saw the most change in the days market. Other features include S&P opinions about different sectors, focused analysis of industries and model portfolios of sectors with potential for high returns.