Dividing an economy into different sectors helps economists ... and other investments into categories that share unique characteristics. Investment sectors can provide insight as to how an economy ...

This analysis, supported by comprehensive market research and economic indicators, highlights five sectors worth investors ... energy receiving a significant share of this investment.

The S&P 500's energy sector is down 9.8% over the past month, while up 1.2% year to date, according to FactSet data. The index's materials sector is down 10.9% over the past month, and down 2% so ...