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Market sector

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Productivity in the market sector of the Australian system of national accounts

The term market sector is used in economics and finance to describe a part of the economy. It is usually a broader term than industry, which is a set of businesses that are buying and selling such similar goods and services that they are in direct competition with each other.[1] Analysts divide the stock market itself into market sectors so that shares of companies that are in direct competition are listed alongside each other.

In the bond market it refers to the division of the market by the type of issuer (e.g. government, state, corporate, or utility).

See also

References

  1. ^ "Fidelity Learning Center: What are sectors and industries? A guide to frequently asked questions". Fidelity Investments.


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