The financial services sector includes banks, asset managers, financial research and data companies, credit services, investment brokerage firms, stock exchanges and insurance companies. Just as the services they supply differ, the companies in this sector fend off competition in distinct ways, according to Giles. The most common characteristic among them is that their customers face relatively high hurdles when they want to switch service providers. Many of these companies are economically sensitive to interest rates, the level of the stock market and the financial health of consumers and businesses affecting results. See the accompanying gallery for the 17 best financial services companies, according to Morningstar analysts. Year-to-date performance is as of Oct. 12.
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