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

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 • Jan 12, 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

Final Trades: Southern Company, Uber, the IEO and the IYM

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

CNBC Television • Jun 17, 2025

IYM: Materials Dashboard For June

Construction materials stand out for strong quality and fair valuation, making them the most attractive materials subsector right now. Chemicals and mining/metals are deeply overvalued, chemicals having the weakest value and quality scores in the sector. IYM is a very concentrated sector ETF.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 15, 2025