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1-Year Return
3-Year Return
5-Year Return
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 | Day Return | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Industries | 100% | -0.01% | 4.08% |
| Specialty Chemicals | 41.86% | 0.78% | 1.31% |
| Gold | 13.57% | 0.17% | 4.78% |
| Copper | 10.22% | -1.46% | 25.67% |
| Building Materials | 9.33% | -0.22% | 14.74% |
| Steel | 7.68% | -0.04% | -6.29% |
| Agricultural Inputs | 6.55% | -1.69% | -2.21% |
| Chemicals | 4.43% | -0.02% | 2.69% |
| Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 2.47% | -1.40% | -1.05% |
| Lumber & Wood Production | 1.26% | 0.27% | -11.69% |
| Coking Coal | 0.74% | -2.22% | -3.23% |
| Aluminum | 0.73% | -2.81% | 5.85% |
| Other Precious Metals & Mining | 0.70% | 0.33% | 22.67% |
| Paper & Paper Products | 0.25% | 0.15% | 21.83% |
| Silver | 0.23% | 0.47% | 14.89% |
Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return
All Industries
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Largest Companies in This Sector
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Name
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Last Price
|
1Y Target Est.
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Market Weight
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Market Cap
|
Day Change %
|
YTD Return
|
Avg. Analyst Rating
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 446.15 | 473.92 | 15.74% |
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Buy
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| 113.58 | 89.16 | 6.43% |
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Hold
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| 302.06 | 342.67 | 5.62% |
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Buy
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| 49.65 | 52.95 | 5.24% |
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Buy
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| 225.00 | 234.28 | 4.71% |
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Hold
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| 77.31 | 95.06 | 3.89% |
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Buy
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| 238.45 | 268.35 | 3.88% |
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Buy
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| 40.92 | 63.94 | 3.46% |
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Buy
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| 168.51 | 189.06 | 2.96% |
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Buy
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| 57.09 | 61.00 | 2.94% |
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Hold
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Investing in the Basic Materials Sector
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ETF Opportunities
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Name
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Last Price
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Net Assets
|
Expense Ratio
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YTD Return
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89.17 | 5.791B | 0.09% |
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| 195.36 | 4.238B | 0.10% |
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| 59.12 | 1.805B | 0.35% |
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| 141.01 | 627.855M | 0.40% |
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| 50.04 | 528.816M | 0.08% |
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Mutual Fund Opportunities
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Name
|
Last Price
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Net Assets
|
Expense Ratio
|
YTD Return
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99.05 | 4.238B | 0.10% |
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| 93.39 | 925.306M | 1.24% |
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| 105.74 | 925.306M | 1.24% |
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| 97.94 | 925.306M | 1.24% |
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| 96.61 | 925.306M | 1.24% |
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Basic Materials Research
Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector
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Analyst Report: DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
DuPont is a diversified global specialty chemicals company created in 2019 as a result of the DowDuPont merger and subsequent separations. Its portfolio includes specialty chemicals and downstream products that serve the electronics and communication, automotive, construction, safety and protection, and water management industries. DuPont benefits from the ability to produce patented specialty chemicals that command pricing power. Noteworthy products include Kevlar, Tyvek, and Nomex, which have evolved over time to enable a wide range of applications across multiple industries.
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Analyst Report: Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Martin Marietta Materials is one of the United States' largest producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, and gravel). In 2023, Martin Marietta sold 199 million tons of aggregates. Martin Marietta's most important markets include Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, accounting for most of its sales. The company also produces cement in Texas and uses its aggregates in its asphalt and ready-mixed concrete businesses. Martin’s magnesia specialties business produces magnesia-based chemical products and dolomitic lime.
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Analyst Report: The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Scotts Miracle-Gro is the largest provider of gardening and lawncare products in the United States. The majority of the company's sales are to large retailers that include Home Depot, Lowe's, and Walmart. Scotts Miracle-Gro can sell its products at a higher price point than its competition because of a well-recognized portfolio of brands that include Miracle-Gro, Roundup, Ortho, Tomcat, and Scotts. Scotts is also the leading supplier of cannabis-growing equipment in North America through its Hawthorne business.
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Analyst Report: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Since its founding in 1940, Air Products has become one of the leading industrial gas suppliers globally, with operations in 50 countries and 19,000 employees. The company is the largest supplier of hydrogen and helium in the world. It has a unique portfolio serving customers in a number of industries, including chemicals, energy, healthcare, metals, and electronics. Air Products generated $12.6 billion in revenue in fiscal 2023.
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