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iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF
IYM performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 27, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.89% | +2.28% | +18.97% | +24.86% | +57.14% | +48.94% |
| Flows | +$89M | +$72M | +$484M | +$610M | +$380M | +$302M |
Characteristics
The iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF is built to track the Russell 1000 Basic Materials RIC 22.5/45 Capped Gross Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 40 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 12, 2000 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 40
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +18.01% | +20.41% | +18.62% | +20.48% |
Max drawdown | -9.34% | -13.67% | -23.58% | -29.91% |
Max drawdown duration | 63d | 102d | 352d | 709d |
Time to recover | N/A | 85d | 183d | 550d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is IYM?
IYM is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does IYM track?
IYM tracks the Russell 1000 Basic Materials RIC 22.5/45 Capped Gross Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does IYM invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap US Materials Equities. It is part of the segment: US Materials.
What is the expense ratio of IYM?
The total expense ratio (TER) of IYM is 0.37%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was IYM launched?
IYM was launched on June 12, 2000, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of IYM?
IYM is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of IYM?
As of October 27, 2026, IYM manages $1.27 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IYM performed recently?
As of October 27, 2026, IYM delivered a return of 0.89% over the past month (1M performance), 2.28% over the past three months (3M), and 18.97% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IYM?
As of October 27, 2026, IYM has seen net flows of +$89M in the past month (1M flow) and +$484M year-to-date (YTD).
Does IYM pay dividends?
As of October 27, 2026, IYM has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.27%.
How many holdings are in IYM
As of August 31, 2026, IYM holds 40 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is IYM?
As of August 31, 2026, IYM holds 40 securities, with 78.14% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of IYM?
As of August 31, 2026, IYM holds a portfolio of 40 underlyings, with its largest positions including Linde Plc, Newmont Corp. and Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does IYM invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, IYM has its largest geographic exposures in USA and United Kingdom.
What sectors or themes does IYM focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, IYM is primarily exposed to Non-Energy Materials.
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