Industrials Stocks — Definition

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What are Industrials Stocks?

Industrials stocks include companies that are in the business of construction and manufacturing.

Companies within the sector are those that play a role in infrastructure buildout and development, such as industrial machinery, tools, heavy equipment, engineering, and even aerospace and defense.

Industrials companies are cyclicals, meaning they benefit the most during periods of economic expansion and are hurt during recessions.

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