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iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF

IYM tracks a broad, market-cap-weighted index of US basic materials companies that includes raw materials such as metals, chemicals and forestry products.

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

Launched on 06/12/2000, 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.

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?

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Going into the Q3 earnings season, releases from the sector giants will determine the movement of the material ETFs.

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The construction materials industry is undervalued by about 9% relative to 11-year averages and shows an excellent quality score. The mining/metals subsector is close to its historical baseline in both value and quality. IYM implements a capped weighting methodology, but it doesn't make a significant difference with XLB in concentration. The latter is more attractive on several points.

IYM: Materials Dashboard For September

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Going into the Q2 earnings season, earnings releases from the sector giants will determine the movement of these funds.

What's in Store for Materials ETFs in Q2 Earnings?

IYM is 1/10 the size of peer XLB, and there are many good reasons for that. Concentrating on the metals and mining industry within the basic materials sector can outperform the broader materials sector. We don't see an urgent use for IYM and rate it as a sell.

IYM: Basic Materials ETF Is Competitive, But Not Superior

The basic materials sector is moderately overvalued relative to 11-year averages, but the mining and metals industry is undervalued. IYM: A capped, but very concentrated ETF. 5 materials stocks cheaper than their peers in June.

IYM: Materials Dashboard For June

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was passed in 2021, but most of the funding hasn't been spent yet. When that spending kicks in, it should benefit industrial, materials, and related companies.

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Going into the Q1 earnings season, earnings releases from the sector giants will determine the movement of these funds.

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While the rebound in manufacturing activity is a positive development, challenges such as subdued employment growth and inflationary pressures persist.

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This monthly article series provides industry metrics and reviews sector ETFs in basic materials. Construction materials are the best-ranked industry regarding valuation, quality and momentum scores.

IYM: Materials Dashboard For February

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The American economy surprisingly picked up steam in the second quarter, thanks to resilience among consumers and businesses in the face of high interest rates. This is especially true as the GDP grew 2.4% annually from 2% growth in the first quarter.

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Discover the potential of these sector ETFs in the face of slowing but estimate-beating April U.S. manufacturing data.

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Mining/metals is the best-ranked industry in value and quality scores. Construction materials look attractive too.

IYM: Materials Dashboard For January

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The ISM Manufacturing PMI in the United States declined to 50.2 in October of 2022 from 50.9 in September, beating market forecasts of 50.0 by a slight margin.

3 Sector ETFs Looks Decent Despite Soft Manufacturing Data

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The fourth-quarter is historically the most upbeat for the stock market. These sector ETFs may perform impressively this year despite market concerns.

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On Aug 1, 2022, the ISM Manufacturing PMI declined to 52.8 in July of 2022 from 53 in June, beating market forecasts of 52.

3 Sector ETFs Look Decent In Light of U.S. Manufacturing Data

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The Q2 earnings season is in full swing. These six sectors and related ETFs hold promise this season.

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IYM offers exposure to a basket of principally large-cap stocks from the GICS materials and industrials sectors. Basic materials players have been in the limelight earlier this year as persistent inflation maintained its tight grip.

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On Jun 1, 2022, the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) reported that its manufacturing index for May rose to 56.1% from 55.4% in April, beating the consensus estimate of 54.5%.

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The ISM Manufacturing PMI for the United States was 55.4 in April 2022, declining for the second month in a row.

Manufacturing Slows Again in April: Sector ETFs at Better Spots

On Apr 1, 2022, the Institute of Supply Management reported that its manufacturing index for March decline to 57.1% from 58.6% in February.

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