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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
2.592T
Market Weight
3.30%
Industries
14
Companies
280
Basic Materials S&P 500 ^GSPC
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Day Return

Sector
0.01%
S&P 500
0.04%

YTD Return

Sector
25.60%
S&P 500
0.21%

1-Year Return

Sector
59.98%
S&P 500
15.57%

3-Year Return

Sector
70.99%
S&P 500
74.16%

5-Year Return

Sector
86.68%
S&P 500
77.81%

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

Industries in This Sector

Select an Industry for a Visual Breakdown

IndustryMarket WeightYTD Return
All Industries
100.00%
25.60%
Gold
31.36%
35.74%
Specialty Chemicals
27.28%
17.14%
Copper
11.50%
44.98%
Building Materials
8.82%
3.45%
Steel
6.03%
18.20%
Agricultural Inputs
5.00%
18.66%
Other Industrial Metals & Mining
3.59%
48.26%
Chemicals
1.69%
28.73%
Other Precious Metals & Mining
1.50%
31.85%
Aluminum
1.05%
24.98%
Silver
0.92%
72.76%
Lumber & Wood Production
0.84%
11.76%
Coking Coal
0.32%
-10.60%
Paper & Paper Products
0.08%
-5.14%

Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return

All Industries

Gold
-0.18%
Specialty Chemicals
-0.42%
Copper
-0.25%
Building Materials
-1.45%
Steel
1.56%
Agricultural Inputs
1.25%
Other Industrial Metals & Mining
4.87%
Chemicals
0.27%
Other Precious Metals & Mining
-0.87%
Aluminum
2.59%
Silver
-1.90%
Lumber & Wood Production
-0.73%
Coking Coal
0.01%
Paper & Paper Products
0.08%

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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
509.34 512.43 13.13% 236.025B +0.25% +19.45%
Buy
218.85 150.49 10.06% 180.784B +0.25% +53.76%
Underperform
128.73 136.33 7.82% 140.478B -0.98% +28.92%
Buy
68.29 66.47 5.46% 98.146B +0.31% +34.46%
Buy
356.10 387.43 4.91% 88.233B -1.57% +9.90%
Buy
303.46 321.86 4.78% 85.951B -1.59% +15.60%
Buy
117.72 141.93 4.39% 78.891B -1.88% -5.67%
Buy
128.26 122.00 3.60% 64.773B +0.38% +50.40%
Buy
276.43 302.36 3.42% 61.549B +0.28% +11.91%
Buy
80.52 83.24 3.03% 54.41B +0.73% +20.13%
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
53.25 6.125B 0.08% +17.42%
122.06 4.52B 0.35% +17.81%
243.60 4.324B 0.09% +17.37%
189.59 1.072B 0.38% +23.14%
62.38 507.303M 0.08% +17.45%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
124.09 4.324B 0.09% +17.39%
102.56 762.864M 0.72% +18.36%
108.65 762.864M 0.72% +18.57%
106.31 762.864M 0.72% +18.48%
107.97 762.864M 0.72% +18.52%

Basic Materials Research

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Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Analyst Report: Dow Inc.

    Dow Chemical is a diversified global chemicals producer, formed in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. The firm is a leading producer of several chemicals, including polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and silicone rubber. Its products have numerous applications in both consumer and industrial end markets.

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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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  • Analyst Report: Celanese Corporation

    Celanese is one of the world's largest producers of acetic acid and its downstream derivative chemicals, which are used in various end markets, including coatings and adhesives. The company is also one of the largest producers of specialty polymers, which are used in the automotive, electronics, medical, building, and consumer end markets. The company also makes cellulose derivatives used in cigarette filters.

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