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Note: Sector performance is calculated based on the previous closing price of all sector constituents
Industries in This Sector
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| Industry | Market Weight | YTD Return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Industries | 100.00% | 6.04% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | 41.45% | 2.21% | |
| Gold | 13.61% | 7.11% | |
| Copper | 10.32% | 29.36% | |
| Building Materials | 9.56% | 19.77% | |
| Steel | 7.66% | -4.77% | |
| Agricultural Inputs | 6.55% | -0.37% | |
| Chemicals | 4.41% | 4.34% | |
| Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 2.48% | 1.08% | |
| Lumber & Wood Production | 1.28% | -8.59% | |
| Aluminum | 0.77% | 14.54% | |
| Coking Coal | 0.71% | -5.57% | |
| Other Precious Metals & Mining | 0.70% | 26.18% | |
| Paper & Paper Products | 0.26% | 27.84% | |
| Silver | 0.24% | 19.12% | |
Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return
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Largest Companies in This Sector
Name | Last Price | 1Y Target Est. | Market Weight | Market Cap | Day Change % | YTD Return | Avg. Analyst Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 426.62 | 472.26 | 14.71% | Buy | ||||
| 118.04 | 89.16 | 6.55% | Hold | ||||
| 314.99 | 342.67 | 5.73% | Buy | ||||
| 50.99 | 49.15 | 5.27% | Buy | ||||
| 228.95 | 238.96 | 4.69% | Hold | ||||
| 82.12 | 95.06 | 4.04% | Buy | ||||
| 247.60 | 267.77 | 3.95% | Buy | ||||
| 41.39 | 63.16 | 3.42% | Hold | ||||
| 171.02 | 189.06 | 2.99% | Buy | ||||
| 57.34 | 61.00 | 2.89% | Hold |
Investing in the Basic Materials Sector
Start Investing in the Basic Materials Sector Through These ETFs and Mutual Funds
ETF Opportunities
Name | Last Price | Net Assets | Expense Ratio | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90.07 | 5.521B | 0.09% | ||
| 198.49 | 4.105B | 0.10% | ||
| 61.08 | 1.984B | 0.35% | ||
| 142.50 | 648.809M | 0.40% | ||
| 50.86 | 505.395M | 0.08% |
Mutual Fund Opportunities
Name | Last Price | Net Assets | Expense Ratio | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101.17 | 4.105B | 0.10% | ||
| 100.12 | 897.626M | 0.76% | ||
| 99.97 | 897.626M | 0.76% | ||
| 94.99 | 884.525M | 1.24% | ||
| 98.27 | 884.525M | 1.24% |
Basic Materials Research
Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector
Analyst Report: Ecolab, Inc.
Ecolab is a provider of water, hygiene, and energy technology and services. The company delivers comprehensive solutions to promote safe food, maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiency for customers in the food, healthcare, energy, hospitality, and industrial sectors. Ecolab has over 48,000 employees worldwide. The shares are a component of the S&P 500.
RatingPrice TargetMarket Update: ADP, ECL, PWR, WRB, TSLA
U.S. stocks rose on Monday, continuing Friday's rally after a softer-than-expected jobs report. This week, there are no major economic reports and earnings reports are slowing. Oil prices are up due to concerns that a new Israeli invasion of Rafah is looming as well as news that Saudi Aramco will raise its crude oil prices to Asia and Europe next month. The Dow is up 0.1%, and S&P 500 0.6% and the Nasdaq rose 0.8%. Crude oil was trading above $78 per barrel and gold rose $24 to $2333 per ounce.
Analyst Report: Vulcan Materials Co
COMPANY DESCRIPTION Vulcan Materials is the nation's largest supplier of construction aggregates (primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel) and a major producer of asphalt mix and ready-mixed concrete. The company operates primarily in the U.S., with operations in 20 states, as well as in Mexico. Founded in 1909, the company was formerly known as Virginia Holdco and changed its name to Vulcan Materials in November 2007. Vulcan Materials has approximately 11,000 employees. VMC shares are a component of the S&P 500.
RatingPrice TargetMarket Digest: HWM, AMP, CTSH, NOC, TMUS, PH, SON, VMC, ZION, WRK, BKR, DKNG
Monday Tee Up: A Breather
