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
1.906T
Market Weight
2.47%
Industries
14
Companies
274
Basic Materials S&P 500 ^GSPC
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Day Return
Sector
0.27%
S&P 500
0.26%
YTD Return
Sector
23.85%
S&P 500
15.80%
1-Year Return
Sector
11.69%
S&P 500
17.66%
3-Year Return
Sector
48.34%
S&P 500
75.34%
5-Year Return
Sector
60.31%
S&P 500
103.02%
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% | 23.85% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | 31.83% | -6.43% | |
| Gold | 26.00% | 109.87% | |
| Building Materials | 11.33% | 32.04% | |
| Copper | 9.76% | 39.08% | |
| Steel | 6.30% | 19.27% | |
| Agricultural Inputs | 5.56% | 3.57% | |
| Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 3.22% | 69.59% | |
| Chemicals | 1.81% | -34.93% | |
| Other Precious Metals & Mining | 1.17% | 82.85% | |
| Lumber & Wood Production | 1.06% | -2.92% | |
| Aluminum | 0.84% | 13.14% | |
| Silver | 0.55% | 180.63% | |
| Coking Coal | 0.46% | -8.70% | |
| Paper & Paper Products | 0.13% | -50.31% | |
Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return
All Industries
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Specialty Chemicals
0.17%
Gold
0.28%
Building Materials
0.37%
Copper
0.55%
Steel
-0.07%
Agricultural Inputs
0.28%
Other Industrial Metals & Mining
0.70%
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Largest Companies in This Sector
View MoreName | Last Price | 1Y Target Est. | Market Weight | Market Cap | Day Change % | YTD Return | Avg. Analyst Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 513.14 | 14.10% | | | | Buy | |
| | 110.54 | 8.10% | | | | Hold | |
| | 100.11 | 6.35% | | | | Buy | |
| | 377.71 | 6.15% | | | | Buy | |
| | 133.27 | 5.74% | | | | Buy | |
| | 288.32 | 5.22% | | | | Buy | |
| | 47.16 | 4.30% | | | | Buy | |
| | 319.71 | 3.88% | | | | Buy | |
| | 78.10 | 3.00% | | | | Buy | |
| | 316.18 | 2.75% | | | | Buy |
Investing in the Basic Materials Sector
Start Investing in the Basic Materials Sector Through These ETFs and Mutual Funds
ETF Opportunities
View MoreName | Last Price | Net Assets | Expense Ratio | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 5.462B | 0.08% | | |
| | 4.098B | 0.09% | | |
| | 2.669B | 0.35% | | |
| | 526.241M | 0.38% | | |
| | 427.339M | 0.08% | |
Mutual Fund Opportunities
View MoreName | Last Price | Net Assets | Expense Ratio | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 4.098B | 0.09% | | |
| | 737.923M | 0.72% | | |
| | 737.923M | 0.72% | | |
| | 737.923M | 0.72% | | |
| | 737.923M | 0.72% | |
Basic Materials Research
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Analyst Report: Vulcan Materials Company
Vulcan Materials is the United States' largest producer of construction aggregates (crushed stone, sand, and gravel). Its largest markets include Texas, California, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Alabama. In 2024, Vulcan sold 219.9 million tons of aggregates, 13.6 million tons of asphalt mix, and 3.6 million cubic yards of ready-mix. As of Dec. 31, 2024, the company had 16.5 billion tons of aggregates reserves.
RatingPrice TargetAnalyst Report: Linde plc
Linde is the largest industrial gas supplier in the world, with operations in over 100 countries. The firm's main products are atmospheric gases (including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon) and process gases (including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium), as well as equipment used in industrial gas production. Linde serves a wide variety of end markets, including chemicals, manufacturing, healthcare, and steelmaking. Linde generated approximately $33 billion in revenue in 2024.
RatingPrice TargetAnalyst Report: Linde plc
Linde is the largest industrial gas supplier in the world, with operations in over 100 countries. The firm's main products are atmospheric gases (including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon) and process gases (including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium), as well as equipment used in industrial gas production. Linde serves a wide variety of end markets, including chemicals, manufacturing, healthcare, and steelmaking. Linde generated approximately $33 billion in revenue in 2024.
RatingPrice TargetAnalyst 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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