Sector Multiplier

Adjusts for how different sectors performed in each historical scenario.

Each sector performs differently during market crises. Financial stocks crashed hardest in 2008; tech crashed hardest in 2000. Sector multipliers capture these historical patterns.

Formula

Final Impact = Market Impact × β × Sector Multiplier

Methodology

Sector multipliers capture the differential performance of industry sectors during specific market events.

Examples from historical scenarios:

2008 Financial Crisis: - Financials: 1.5× (banks at epicenter) - Healthcare: 0.6× (defensive) - Consumer Defensive: 0.7× (essential goods)

Dot-Com Crash (2000): - Technology: 2.0× (bubble center) - Healthcare: 0.6× (defensive) - Energy: 0.7× (unrelated sector)

COVID Crash (2020): - Energy: 1.8× (oil price collapse) - Consumer Cyclical: 1.5× (travel, retail) - Technology: 0.7× (benefited from work-from-home)

A multiplier >1 means the sector performed worse than the market; <1 means it held up better.

Data Source

Historical sector performance data during each crisis period, relative to the S&P 500.

Reference

Historical Analysis (2023). Sector Performance During Market Corrections. Based on S&P 500 sector index historical data

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This analysis is not investment advice. Results are based on simplified models using historical data. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All investments carry risk of loss. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.