iShares S&P 500 Materials Sector

ETF description

The iShares S&P 500 Materials Sector ETF provides targeted exposure to the materials sector of the S&P 500 index, focusing on companies involved in the extraction and production of raw materials. This ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the S&P 500 Materials Sector index, offering investors a way to invest in U.S. companies that are engaged in activities such as mining, chemicals, construction materials, and packaging.

Issuer details

iShares ETFs are issued and managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company.

With 800+ products globally and over $2trn in assets (as at June 2024), iShares ETFs are a flexible, low‑cost way for investors to gain exposure to various market segments, including fixed income, emerging markets and broad‑based indexes.

Index details

The S&P 500 Materials Sector index provides specialized exposure to the materials sector within the S&P 500 index, capturing the performance of companies involved in the production and distribution of raw materials. By focusing on this key sector, the index offers investors insights into the economic dynamics of materials‑related industries and provides targeted investment opportunities. Its emphasis on market capitalization and sector representation makes it a valuable tool for those seeking to invest in or analyze the performance of the U.S. materials sector.