(IYM) U.S. Basic Materials - Overview
ETF Category: Natural Resources | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 1.680m USD | Total Return: 39.5% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 17.4M
Warnings
No concerns identified
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
The iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) tracks the investment results of an index composed of U.S. equities in the basic materials sector. The fund maintains a concentrated, non-diversified portfolio by investing a minimum of 80% of its assets in the underlying index components.
Companies within this sector typically focus on the discovery, development, and processing of raw materials, including chemicals, metals, and forestry products. Because these businesses occupy the earliest stage of the supply chain, their profitability is often highly sensitive to global commodity price fluctuations and industrial demand cycles.
Investors can further examine these sector-specific risk factors and valuation metrics at ValueRay. Detailed analysis of the fund’s individual holdings provides clearer insight into how raw material costs impact the broader equity market.
- Industrial production growth accelerates demand for chemicals and construction materials
- Federal infrastructure spending increases domestic orders for steel and metal products
- Fluctuations in global commodity prices impact profit margins for mining companies
- Rising energy costs increase operational expenses for energy-intensive manufacturing processes
- Federal Reserve interest rate policy dictates borrowing costs for capital-intensive projects
As of May 30, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 184.78 with a total of 68,075 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.44%,
over one month by +3.19%,
over three months by -1.74% and
over the past year by +39.47%.
U.S. Basic Materials has no consensus analysts rating.