iShares US Basic Materials ETF

IYM

Market cap $941M

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

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 June 12, 2000.

Chemicals and mining/metals industries show significant overvaluation relative to 11-year baselines, while construction materials are near historical averages. IYM offers capital-weighted exposure to Russell 1000 materials companies but is less compelling than XLB due to higher fees, volatility, and lower long-term returns. Investors seeking low company risk may prefer RSPM, as most materials ETFs have heavy exposure to Linde.

Trump's move easing EPA rules boosts the steel supply chain, setting ETFs like XME up for firmer pricing power and steadier volumes.

Launched on June 12, 2000, the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market.

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

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.

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.

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.