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iShares US Basic Materials ETF

149.79 USD
-0.90
0.6%
At close Updated Sep 12, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
-0.6%
5 days
0.96%
1 month
3.63%
3 months
7.59%
6 months
12.5%
Year to date
16.54%
1 year
5.55%
5 years
44.53%
10 years
120.12%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,462 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

27% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 19 | Existing positions closed: 15

14% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $307M [Q1] → $351M (+$43.4M) [Q2]

3.91% more ownership

Funds ownership: 60.75% [Q1] → 64.66% (+3.91%) [Q2]

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 181 [Q1] → 184 (+3) [Q2]

22% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 47 | Existing positions reduced: 60

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 12, 2000.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
Negative
Seeking Alpha
25 days ago
IYM: Materials Dashboard For August
This article provides a top-down analysis of the materials sector based on value, quality, and momentum metrics. Construction materials are the least overvalued subsector, while the chemicals industry has the worst value and quality scores. IYM ETF is less attractive than XLB, showing higher risk, lower long-term returns, and higher fees.
IYM: Materials Dashboard For August
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/12/2000.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
Neutral
CNBC Television
2 months ago
Final Trades: Southern Company, Uber, the IEO and the IYM
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
Final Trades: Southern Company, Uber, the IEO and the IYM
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
IYM: Materials Dashboard For June
Construction materials stand out for strong quality and fair valuation, making them the most attractive materials subsector right now. Chemicals and mining/metals are deeply overvalued, chemicals having the weakest value and quality scores in the sector. IYM is a very concentrated sector ETF.
IYM: Materials Dashboard For June
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/12/2000.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
IYM: Materials Dashboard For March
This article provides a top-down analysis of the materials sector, focusing on fundamental and momentum metrics. The construction materials industry shows significant undervaluation and good quality, while the chemicals industry has the lowest value and quality scores. iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF is compared to XLB: why the latter is a better choice than IYM.
IYM: Materials Dashboard For March
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 months ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
Looking for broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 06/12/2000.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
8 months ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
The iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) was launched on 06/12/2000, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
9 months ago
IYM: Materials Dashboard For December
This article provides a top-down analysis of the materials sector, focusing on fundamental and momentum metrics. Construction materials stand out with the best value and quality scores among subsectors. Fast facts on iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF, less compelling than Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF due to higher fees, lower returns, and higher volatility.
IYM: Materials Dashboard For December
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