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
2.331T
Market Weight
2.79%
Industries
14
Companies
327
Basic Materials S&P 500 ^GSPC
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Day Return
Sector
3.51%
S&P 500
1.24%
YTD Return
Sector
12.94%
S&P 500
7.43%
1-Year Return
Sector
43.63%
S&P 500
25.73%
3-Year Return
Sector
63.34%
S&P 500
79.64%
5-Year Return
Sector
46.38%
S&P 500
77.95%
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% | 12.94% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | 29.17% | 12.60% | |
| Gold | 27.78% | 8.14% | |
| Copper | 11.02% | 24.92% | |
| Building Materials | 8.40% | -11.36% | |
| Steel | 6.90% | 21.60% | |
| Agricultural Inputs | 5.63% | 20.25% | |
| Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 4.03% | 49.70% | |
| Chemicals | 2.28% | 55.52% | |
| Other Precious Metals & Mining | 1.35% | 6.58% | |
| Aluminum | 1.25% | 33.37% | |
| Silver | 0.93% | 56.65% | |
| Lumber & Wood Production | 0.81% | -3.35% | |
| Coking Coal | 0.37% | -7.04% | |
| Paper & Paper Products | 0.08% | -23.05% | |
Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return
All Industries
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Specialty Chemicals -1.61% Gold -5.45% Copper -5.32% Building Materials -3.34% Steel -3.22% Agricultural Inputs -0.19% Other Industrial Metals & Mining -3.30% Chemicals -0.41% Other Precious Metals & Mining -6.40% Aluminum -5.79% Silver -5.87% Lumber & Wood Production -3.55% Coking Coal
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 506.11 | 541.61 | 14.09% | 233.999B | -1.08% | +18.70% | Buy | |
| 176.78 | 157.94 | 8.88% | 147.492B | -6.22% | +25.45% | Underperform | |
| 109.06 | 144.01 | 7.01% | 116.427B | -6.25% | +9.22% | Buy | |
| 63.01 | 67.47 | 5.45% | 90.581B | -4.73% | +24.06% | Buy | |
| 300.10 | 381.45 | 4.46% | 74.015B | -2.94% | -7.39% | Buy | |
| 247.62 | 317.48 | 4.20% | 69.69B | -0.51% | -5.68% | Buy | |
| 103.21 | 142.95 | 4.15% | 68.965B | -3.76% | -17.30% | Strong Buy | |
| 295.38 | 327.86 | 3.96% | 65.775B | -1.50% | +19.58% | Buy | |
| 82.21 | 89.38 | 3.31% | 54.984B | -1.31% | +22.65% | Buy | |
| 227.02 | 240.71 | 3.11% | 51.702B | -2.50% | +39.18% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.30 | 7.312B | 0.08% | +10.92% | |
| 115.59 | 5.303B | 0.35% | +11.56% | |
| 226.94 | 4.537B | 0.09% | +9.34% | |
| 180.22 | 1.533B | 0.38% | +17.06% | |
| 58.10 | 603.217M | 0.08% | +9.40% |
Mutual Fund Opportunities
View MoreName | Last Price | Net Assets | Expense Ratio | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115.65 | 4.537B | 0.09% | +9.40% | |
| 98.21 | 833.902M | 0.72% | +9.45% | |
| 99.81 | 833.902M | 0.72% | +9.56% | |
| 94.61 | 833.902M | 0.72% | +9.19% | |
| 100.47 | 833.902M | 0.72% | +9.65% |
Basic Materials Research
View MoreDiscover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector
Analyst Report: Newmont Corporation
Newmont is the world's largest gold miner. It bought Goldcorp in 2019, combined its Nevada mines in a joint venture with competitor Barrick later that year, and also purchased competitor Newcrest in November 2023. Its portfolio includes 11 mines and interests in two joint ventures in the Americas, Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. The company is expected to sell roughly 5.3 million ounces of gold in 2026 from its continuing mines after selling six higher-cost, smaller mines following the Newcrest acquisition. Newmont also produces material amounts of copper, silver, zinc, and lead as byproducts. It had about two decades of gold reserves, along with significant byproduct reserves at the end of December 2025.
RatingPrice TargetAnalyst Report: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
International Flavors & Fragrances is the largest specialty ingredients producer globally. It sells ingredients for the food, beverage, health, household goods, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. The company makes proprietary formulations, partnering with customers to deliver custom solutions. Through its taste and scent segments, which each generate around 25% of profits, IFF is a leading flavor and fragrances producer. The health and biosciences business, which generates 30% of profits, is a global leader in probiotics and enzymes. The remaining profits come from the food ingredients business, which sells texturants, plant-based proteins, and other ingredients, though IFF plans to divest this business in the future.
RatingPrice TargetAnalyst Report: Nucor Corp
Founded in 1940 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Nucor Corp. is a manufacturer of steel and steel products and is North America's largest steel recycler. The company's main operating units are Steel Mills and Steel Products. Nucor has about 32,700 employees. The shares are a component of the S&P 500.
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