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The iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to closely mirror the investment performance of a specific benchmark index. This underlying index consists exclusively of shares from American companies operating within the fundamental materials industry.
Is IYM's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.
Construction materials and packaging are about 10% overvalued; chemicals and mining/metals are deeply overvalued versus historical baselines. IYM offers capital-weighted exposure to Russell 1000 materials, with higher metals/mining allocation and some industrials, but higher fees and volatility than XLB. Four stocks are cheaper than their peers in June.
Looking for broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 12, 2000.
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Designed to provide broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 12, 2000.
I initiate coverage of iShares US Basic Materials ETF with a buy rating, citing strong sector momentum and market-beating returns. IYM's outperformance is driven by targeted exposure to industrial gases, gold, copper, and other metals, delivering a 35% total return over twelve months. The fund's healthy dividend growth, low expense ratio (0.38%), and superior liquidity enhance its appeal versus peers like VAW, XLB, and FMAT.