Global PMI: Tracking The Sectors Hit Hardest By The Middle East War

Survey data underscored how the war in the Middle East has already had a material impact on economic growth around the world. Drilling down deeper, the data showed weaker growth trends were recorded across all major industries globally.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 12, 2026

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 June 12, 2000.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 17, 2026

IYM: A Solid ETF To Capitalize On Gases, Gold, Copper, Other Materials' Blistering Upside

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.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 13, 2026

Final Trades: GLD, CNX, RJF and the IYM

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

CNBC Television • Jan 14, 2026

IYM: Materials Dashboard For December

Chemicals and mining/metals industries show significant overvaluation relative to 11-year baselines, while construction materials are near historical averages. IYM offers capital-weighted exposure to Russell 1000 materials companies but is less compelling than XLB due to higher fees, volatility, and lower long-term returns. Investors seeking low company risk may prefer RSPM, as most materials ETFs have heavy exposure to Linde.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 15, 2025

Washington Just Handed Steelmakers a Huge Win: ETFs to Gain

Trump's move easing EPA rules boosts the steel supply chain, setting ETFs like XME up for firmer pricing power and steadier volumes.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 27, 2025

Final Trades: Oracle, Netflix, the UUP and the IYM

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

CNBC Television • Oct 9, 2025

Final Trades: Apollo Global, FTAI Aviation, Uber and the IYM

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

CNBC Television • Sep 15, 2025

Apple-Google Likely Tie-Up for Siri Revamp Puts These ETFs in Focus

Apple and Google's AI talks lift both stocks, putting ETFs like IYW, FTEC, FCOM and VOX, with heavy exposure to the tech giants, in focus.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 26, 2025

IYM: Materials Dashboard For August

This article provides a top-down analysis of the materials sector based on value, quality, and momentum metrics. Construction materials are the least overvalued subsector, while the chemicals industry has the worst value and quality scores. IYM ETF is less attractive than XLB, showing higher risk, lower long-term returns, and higher fees.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 19, 2025