Basic Materials
Companies that manufacture chemicals, building materials, and paper products. This sector also includes companies engaged in commodities exploration and processing. Companies in this sector include ArcelorMittal, BHP Billiton, and Rio Tinto.
Market Cap
1.708T
Market Weight
2.65%
Industries
14
Companies
259
Basic Materials S&P 500 ^GSPC
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DELL

Day Return

Sector
0.06%
S&P 500
0.41%

YTD Return

Sector
8.36%
S&P 500
20.10%

1-Year Return

Sector
23.36%
S&P 500
36.60%

3-Year Return

Sector
9.57%
S&P 500
24.39%

5-Year Return

Sector
64.38%
S&P 500
86.10%

Note: Sector performance is calculated based on the previous closing price of all sector constituents

Industries in This Sector

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IndustryMarket WeightYTD Return
All Industries
100.00%
8.36%
Specialty Chemicals
41.07%
3.50%
Gold
15.82%
27.17%
Building Materials
10.07%
28.95%
Copper
9.40%
20.33%
Steel
6.79%
-13.76%
Agricultural Inputs
6.43%
-0.04%
Chemicals
3.92%
-5.38%
Other Industrial Metals & Mining
2.36%
-1.49%
Lumber & Wood Production
1.31%
-4.43%
Aluminum
0.88%
32.74%
Other Precious Metals & Mining
0.83%
51.71%
Coking Coal
0.59%
-20.37%
Silver
0.29%
49.08%
Paper & Paper Products
0.26%
31.61%

Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return

Largest Companies in This Sector

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Name
Last Price
1Y Target Est.
Market Weight
Market Cap
Day Change %
YTD Return
Avg. Analyst Rating
457.31 496.60 15.52% 218.367B +0.25% +11.35%
Buy
357.97 397.02 6.41% 90.156B -0.22% +14.77%
Buy
110.10 97.30 6.15% 86.488B +0.50% +28.56%
Hold
244.57 272.01 4.94% 69.589B -0.47% +23.30%
Buy
309.21 332.83 4.88% 68.742B -0.43% +12.93%
Buy
45.59 55.56 4.65% 65.506B +1.27% +7.09%
Buy
95.80 104.67 4.62% 65.071B +0.39% +38.52%
Buy
45.26 59.56 3.66% 51.526B -0.40% +9.35%
Buy
60.86 63.85 2.99% 42.13B -0.10% +27.00%
Buy
270.39 286.72 2.54% 35.708B -1.29% +19.11%
Buy

Investing in the Basic Materials Sector

Start Investing in the Basic Materials Sector Through These ETFs and Mutual Funds

ETF Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
93.13 5.566B 0.09% +8.87%
205.76 4.351B 0.10% +8.33%
63.86 1.803B 0.35% +6.74%
145.84 592.86M 0.39% +5.56%
52.77 563.608M 0.08% +8.27%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
104.87 4.351B 0.10% +8.33%
98.48 866.068M 0.72% +2.29%
97.02 866.068M 0.72% +2.06%
99.09 866.068M 0.72% +2.48%
93.55 866.068M 0.72% +1.55%

Basic Materials Research

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Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Analyst Report: Barrick Gold Corporation

    Based in Toronto, Barrick Gold is one of the world's largest gold miners. In 2023, the firm produced nearly 4.1 million attributable ounces of gold and about 420 million pounds of copper. At year-end 2023, Barrick had about two decades of gold reserves along with significant copper reserves. After buying Randgold in 2019 and combining its Nevada mines in a joint venture with competitor Newmont later that year, it operates mines in 19 countries in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The company also has growing copper exposure. Its potential Reko Diq project in Pakistan, if developed, could double copper production by the end of the decade.

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  • Analyst Report: Eastman Chemical Company

    Established in 1920 to produce chemicals for Eastman Kodak, Eastman Chemical has grown into a global specialty chemical company with manufacturing sites around the world. The company generates the majority of its sales outside of the United States, with a strong presence in Asian markets. During the past several years, Eastman has sold noncore businesses, choosing to focus on higher-margin specialty product offerings.

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  • Analyst Report: LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

    LyondellBasell is a petrochemical producer with operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company is the world’s largest producer of polypropylene and also a major producer of polyethylene and propylene oxide. Its chemicals are used in various consumer and industrial end products. Well over half of LyondellBasell’s production comes from its North American operations.

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  • Analyst Report: Eastman Chemical Company

    Established in 1920 to produce chemicals for Eastman Kodak, Eastman Chemical has grown into a global specialty chemical company with manufacturing sites around the world. The company generates the majority of its sales outside of the United States, with a strong presence in Asian markets. During the past several years, Eastman has sold noncore businesses, choosing to focus on higher-margin specialty product offerings.

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