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iShares US Basic Materials ETF

131.60 USD
+0.36
0.27%
Updated Dec 24, 12:03 PM EST
1 day
0.27%
5 days
-2.48%
1 month
-10.95%
3 months
-12.27%
6 months
-7.82%
Year to date
-4.51%
1 year
-5.59%
5 years
35.04%
10 years
58.27%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

3,807% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $586K | Put options by funds: $15K

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q2] → 1 (+0) [Q3]

4% less funds holding

Funds holding: 190 [Q2] → 183 (-7) [Q3]

7.3% less ownership

Funds ownership: 69.32% [Q2] → 62.03% (-7.3%) [Q3]

15% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $432M [Q2] → $368M (-$64M) [Q3]

26% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 43 | Existing positions reduced: 58

35% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 13 | Existing positions closed: 20

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for IYM.

Financial journalist opinion

Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
IYM: Materials Dashboard For December
This article provides a top-down analysis of the materials sector, focusing on fundamental and momentum metrics. Construction materials stand out with the best value and quality scores among subsectors. Fast facts on iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF, less compelling than Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF due to higher fees, lower returns, and higher volatility.
IYM: Materials Dashboard For December
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
Launched on 06/12/2000, the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
What's in Store for Materials ETFs in Q3 Earnings?
Going into the Q3 earnings season, releases from the sector giants will determine the movement of the material ETFs.
What's in Store for Materials ETFs in Q3 Earnings?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
IYM: Materials Dashboard For September
The construction materials industry is undervalued by about 9% relative to 11-year averages and shows an excellent quality score. The mining/metals subsector is close to its historical baseline in both value and quality. IYM implements a capped weighting methodology, but it doesn't make a significant difference with XLB in concentration. The latter is more attractive on several points.
IYM: Materials Dashboard For September
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
Launched on 06/12/2000, the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
What's in Store for Materials ETFs in Q2 Earnings?
Going into the Q2 earnings season, earnings releases from the sector giants will determine the movement of these funds.
What's in Store for Materials ETFs in Q2 Earnings?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
IYM: Basic Materials ETF Is Competitive, But Not Superior
IYM is 1/10 the size of peer XLB, and there are many good reasons for that. Concentrating on the metals and mining industry within the basic materials sector can outperform the broader materials sector. We don't see an urgent use for IYM and rate it as a sell.
IYM: Basic Materials ETF Is Competitive, But Not Superior
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
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 06/12/2000.
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
IYM: Materials Dashboard For June
The basic materials sector is moderately overvalued relative to 11-year averages, but the mining and metals industry is undervalued. IYM: A capped, but very concentrated ETF. 5 materials stocks cheaper than their peers in June.
IYM: Materials Dashboard For June
Positive
CNBC Television
7 months ago
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