iShares S&P 500 Materials ETF

The iShares S&P 500 Materials ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide investors with targeted exposure to leading U.S. companies within the materials sector. The fund tracks an index composed of constituents from the S&P 500 that belong to the materials segment, as defined by the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). This sector primarily includes firms engaged in the production of raw materials, chemicals, construction materials, containers and packaging, metals, mining, and paper products. By focusing specifically on materials companies, the ETF offers both diversification and single-sector exposure, enabling investors to participate in the growth and performance of businesses that are foundational to industrial supply chains and economic development. The iShares S&P 500 Materials ETF is used by market participants seeking to align their portfolios with trends in manufacturing, infrastructure, and commodities, and plays a distinct role in offering access to cyclical and resource-based industries within the broader U.S. equity landscape.