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iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF
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Looking for broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 12, 2000.
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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.
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.
