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
2.302T
Market Weight
2.65%
Industries
14
Companies
287
Basic Materials
S&P 500 ^GSPC
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Day Return
Sector
0.70%
S&P 500
1.08%
YTD Return
Sector
11.56%
S&P 500
8.76%
1-Year Return
Sector
37.57%
S&P 500
25.37%
3-Year Return
Sector
56.04%
S&P 500
70.10%
5-Year Return
Sector
57.14%
S&P 500
77.54%
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
Industry
Market Weight
YTD Return
All Industries
11.56%
Specialty Chemicals
15.42%
Gold
-5.18%
Copper
34.12%
Building Materials
-3.97%
Steel
35.41%
Agricultural Inputs
11.11%
Other Industrial Metals & Mining
48.66%
Chemicals
39.49%
Aluminum
43.03%
Other Precious Metals & Mining
-9.71%
Lumber & Wood Production
9.02%
Silver
27.94%
Coking Coal
1.53%
Paper & Paper Products
-13.19%
Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return
All Industries
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Day Return
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Market Weight
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YTD Return
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Specialty Chemicals
+0.17%
Gold
-2.29%
Copper
+0.19%
Building Materials
+2.65%
Steel
-3.60%
Agricultural Inputs
-0.18%
Other Industrial Metals & Mining
-0.57%
Chemicals
-1.97%
Aluminum
-2.71%
Other Precious Metals & Mining
-2.19%
Lumber & Wood Production
+3.20%
Silver
-2.87%
Coking Coal
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Largest Companies in This Sector
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Last Price
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1Y Target Est.
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Market Weight
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Market Cap
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Day Change %
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YTD Return
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Avg. Analyst Rating
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512.15 | 545.44 | 13.88% | 236.791B | -0.72% | +20.11% | Buy
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| 192.93 | 164.85 | 9.43% | 160.967B | +0.65% | +36.91% | Underperform
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| 103.79 | 141.46 | 6.49% | 110.801B | -1.78% | +3.95% | Buy
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| 68.68 | 69.54 | 5.79% | 98.732B | -0.55% | +35.22% | Buy
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| 320.79 | 372.95 | 4.64% | 79.118B | +2.23% | -1.00% | Buy
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| 269.12 | 317.14 | 4.44% | 75.74B | +0.02% | +2.51% | Buy
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| 111.24 | 142.66 | 4.36% | 74.331B | +1.67% | -10.87% | Strong Buy
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| 280.21 | 327.86 | 3.66% | 62.397B | -0.55% | +13.44% | Buy
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| 243.83 | 258.41 | 3.25% | 55.53B | -3.47% | +49.49% | Buy
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| 78.59 | 90.05 | 3.08% | 52.563B | +1.58% | +17.25% | Buy
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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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Last Price
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Net Assets
|
Expense Ratio
|
YTD Return
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.81 | 7.314B | 0.08% | +14.24% | |
| 117.02 | 5.27B | 0.35% | +12.94% | |
| 234.24 | 4.524B | 0.09% | +12.86% | |
| 185.34 | 1.413B | 0.38% | +20.38% | |
| 59.72 | 615.808M | 0.08% | +12.45% |
Mutual Fund Opportunities
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Last Price
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Net Assets
|
Expense Ratio
|
YTD Return
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119.32 | 4.524B | 0.09% | +12.87% | |
| 99.94 | 823.565M | 0.72% | +11.38% | |
| 96.24 | 823.565M | 0.72% | +11.07% | |
| 101.59 | 823.565M | 0.72% | +11.51% | |
| 102.28 | 823.565M | 0.72% | +11.62% |
Basic Materials Research
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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 2024, Martin Marietta sold 191 million tons of aggregates. Martin Marietta's most important markets include Texas, North Carolina, Colorado, California, and Georgia, accounting for most of its sales. The company also 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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Daily – Vickers Top Insider Picks for 06/18/2026
The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.
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Daily – Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers for 06/17/2026
The Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers is a daily report that identifies the five companies the largest insider purchase transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions as well as the five companies the largest insider sales transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions.
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Daily – Vickers Top Insider Picks for 06/17/2026
The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.
