ATLASiShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.42% and the yield is 1.26%. The ten largest holdings are 67% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on IYM
| Last price | $182.36 (+1.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $178.07 – $188.52 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.0% |
| Distribution yield | 1.26% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
IYM fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Materials & mining |
| Assets under management | $1.3B |
| Expense ratio | 0.42% |
| Number of holdings | 40 |
| Portfolio turnover | 31% |
| Inception | Jun 12, 2000 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of its underlying index. The underlying index measures the performance of the basic materials sector of the U.S. equity market. The fund is non-diversified.
IYM top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc Ordinary Shares LIN | Basic Materials | 19.18% |
| Newmont Goldcorp Corp NEM | Basic Materials | 10.96% |
| Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc FCX | Basic Materials | 9.11% |
| Ecolab Inc ECL | Basic Materials | 6.52% |
| Air Products and Chemicals Inc APD | Basic Materials | 4.52% |
| Fastenal Company FAST | Industrials | 4.18% |
| Nucor Corp NUE | Basic Materials | 4.04% |
| AngloGold Ashanti plc AU | Basic Materials | 3.44% |
| Steel Dynamics Inc STLD | Basic Materials | 2.89% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc IFF | Basic Materials | 2.28% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
IYM sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 86.2% |
| Industrials | 10.8% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 3.0% |
By region: North America 100.0%.
IYM returns and risk
| Year to date | +18.5% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +26.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +14.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +10.5% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 18.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.55 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
IYM: frequently asked questions
What does IYM invest in?
iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Linde plc Ordinary Shares (19.2%), Newmont Goldcorp Corp (11.0%), Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (9.1%), Ecolab Inc (6.5%), Air Products and Chemicals Inc (4.5%).
What is the IYM expense ratio?
0.42% a year: about $42.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the IYM dividend yield?
1.26%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will IYM go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $178.07 to $188.52 from $182.36 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has IYM performed?
Year to date +18.5%, one year +26.6%, three years +14.9% a year, five years +8.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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