Industrial companies make and build things that are used by businesses to produce other goods, rather than being sold to a consumer. They are sensitive to a slowdown in the economy which lowers the demand for building construction, so their earnings can be more volatile.
Shares and investment markets
Beginner / Advanced
4 m
Australian sector review: industrials
Who are the big players in Australia's industrial sector? What are their common features and how well have they performed over the last 5 years?