MXI: Materials Dashboard For November

The materials sector appears overvalued by 22% versus 11-year averages, with construction materials the least overvalued and chemicals showing the weakest fundamentals. The iShares Global Materials ETF offers global diversification in the materials sector, with lower company risk and recent overperformance compared to XLB, but it lags long-term. Seven stocks were cheaper than their peers in November.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 16, 2025

MXI: Materials Dashboard For January

The materials sector is overvalued by about 10% relative to a historical baseline, but the construction materials industry is still attractive. MXI offers global exposure in the materials sector with a diversified portfolio but has underperformed XLB in historical performance and risk metrics. Four stocks cheaper than their peers in January.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 22, 2025

MXI: Looks Good On Paper, But Prospects Are Immaterial

iShares Global Materials ETF has lagged behind S&P 500 and top peers in performance. MXI offers global exposure to industrial and natural resources sectors. MXI has decent dividend yield, but lacks significant attraction points for investment.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 29, 2024

MXI: Global Exposure To Materials As Commodities Turn

Commodities show signs of momentum as inflation picks up, making the Materials sector a good investment opportunity. The iShares Global Materials ETF offers access to a diversified portfolio of companies in the materials sector. The MXI ETF provides global exposure, potential growth, but also comes with sector-specific risk, geopolitical risk, and market volatility.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 8, 2024

MXI: Materials Dashboard For August

The best-ranked subsector regarding value and quality is construction materials. The most overvalued one is mining/metals. Fast facts on iShares Global Materials ETF, a global alternative to XLB.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 16, 2023

Sector ETFs to Play Persistent Global Inflation

Inflation is hot across the globe. The Russia-Ukraine war, the supply-chain woes resulting from the pandemic and the resultant rally in commodity prices have amplified inflation.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 27, 2023

MXI: Materials Dashboard For May

Construction materials have attractive value and quality scores. Other subsectors are close to 11-year averages in valuation.

Seeking Alpha • May 23, 2023

MXI: Global Materials Stocks Are Trading At A Discount

MXI invests in global materials companies. The fund is undervalued based on a sub-consensus earnings forecast.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 12, 2023

MXI: Materials Dashboard For September

Mining/metals and construction materials are undervalued relative to 11-year averages. MXI, a global alternative to XLB.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2022

MXI: Materials Stocks Offer High Returns, Especially If A Near-Term Recession Is Avoided

MXI invests in producers of metals, chemicals, and forestry products. Based on consensus analyst estimates, MXI could offer an IRR of over 20% per annum over the next few years.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 19, 2022