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
2.298T
Market Weight
2.83%
Industries
14
Companies
280
Basic Materials S&P 500 ^GSPC
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Day Return
Sector
1.57%
S&P 500
0.29%
YTD Return
Sector
11.34%
S&P 500
4.84%
1-Year Return
Sector
43.22%
S&P 500
29.83%
3-Year Return
Sector
57.37%
S&P 500
73.41%
5-Year Return
Sector
50.80%
S&P 500
73.61%
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% | 11.34% | |
| Specialty Chemicals | 30.12% | 14.64% | |
| Gold | 26.97% | 3.49% | |
| Copper | 10.24% | 14.39% | |
| Building Materials | 9.31% | -3.14% | |
| Steel | 6.79% | 17.98% | |
| Agricultural Inputs | 5.64% | 18.71% | |
| Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 3.86% | 41.38% | |
| Chemicals | 2.39% | 60.99% | |
| Other Precious Metals & Mining | 1.30% | 1.50% | |
| Aluminum | 1.28% | 34.79% | |
| Lumber & Wood Production | 0.89% | 5.25% | |
| Silver | 0.73% | 21.36% | |
| Coking Coal | 0.38% | -6.02% | |
| Paper & Paper Products | 0.09% | -11.65% | |
Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return
All Industries
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Specialty Chemicals -0.57% Gold -2.15% Copper -1.62% Building Materials -1.18% Steel -1.33% Agricultural Inputs -1.24% Other Industrial Metals & Mining -6.16% Chemicals -2.85% Other Precious Metals & Mining -2.62% Aluminum -0.23% Lumber & Wood Production +0.54% Silver -3.74% Coking Coal +0.12%
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 507.92 | 525.49 | 13.93% | 234.835B | +1.35% | +19.12% | Buy | |
| 171.18 | 162.54 | 8.39% | 141.406B | -0.30% | +20.27% | Underperform | |
| 108.62 | 144.01 | 6.88% | 115.958B | -2.22% | +8.78% | Buy | |
| 56.55 | 67.57 | 4.82% | 81.178B | -2.13% | +11.34% | Buy | |
| 318.00 | 378.19 | 4.65% | 78.43B | -1.12% | -1.86% | Buy | |
| 115.45 | 142.86 | 4.58% | 77.144B | -2.51% | -7.49% | Strong Buy | |
| 259.51 | 317.48 | 4.35% | 73.292B | -0.42% | -1.15% | Buy | |
| 301.07 | 321.10 | 3.98% | 67.035B | +0.34% | +21.88% | Buy | |
| 80.85 | 86.67 | 3.22% | 54.279B | -0.20% | +20.62% | Buy | |
| 226.04 | 229.78 | 3.05% | 51.477B | +0.33% | +38.58% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.35 | 6.54B | 0.08% | +13.23% | |
| 118.56 | 4.377B | 0.35% | +14.43% | |
| 231.85 | 4.337B | 0.09% | +11.71% | |
| 181.01 | 1.249B | 0.38% | +17.57% | |
| 59.32 | 530.599M | 0.08% | +11.69% |
Mutual Fund Opportunities
View MoreName | Last Price | Net Assets | Expense Ratio | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118.07 | 4.337B | 0.09% | +11.69% | |
| 99.94 | 801.364M | 0.72% | +11.38% | |
| 101.55 | 801.364M | 0.72% | +11.47% | |
| 102.22 | 801.364M | 0.72% | +11.56% | |
| 96.30 | 801.364M | 0.72% | +11.14% |
Basic Materials Research
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Analyst 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 $34 billion in revenue in 2025.
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 $34 billion in revenue in 2025.
RatingPrice TargetAnalyst Report: West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
West Fraser Timber is a softwood lumber company that also produces wood panels and pulp products. The company produces its wood products globally, with lumber mills in British Columbia, Alberta, Europe, and the Southeastern United States. Following its acquisition of Norbord in 2021, West Fraser is one of the largest oriented strand board producers in the world.
RatingPrice TargetAnalyst Report: Eastman Chemical Company
Established in 1920 to produce chemicals for Eastman Kodak, Eastman Chemical has grown into a global specialty chemical company with manufacturing sites around the world. The company generates the majority of its sales outside of the United States, with a strong presence in Asian markets. During the past several years, Eastman has sold noncore businesses, choosing to focus on higher-margin specialty product offerings.
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