Global equities finished lower during the quarter despite 8 of 11 GICS sectors posting positive returns. By sector, information technology and consumer discretionary generated almost all of the negative momentum, while financials and health care contributed the most to market returns. By country, the U.S. was the largest detractor followed by Denmark, while Germany and the U.K. contributed to market performance.
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