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Research/Basic Materials ETF Theme Comparison/Basic MaterialsData 2026-07-14
Basic Materials ETF Theme Comparison - aeoae

Basic Materials ETF Overview

This group currently tracks 6 ETFs, with average boundary fit 55.8% and average structure score 0.56.

Risk ReleaseSECTOR PHASE

Basic Materials still has a high share of weak or defensive members. Wait for that pressure to ease before treating rebounds as a full group turn.

Use this page as a filter, then verify single-ETF detail pages.

Participation
33.0%
Breakout Share
0.0%
Average Fit
55.8%

01Group Overview

Start with size, participation, breakout depth and current fit.
Tracked ETFs
6
Current snapshot
L3+
2
33.0%
Watch List
0
Middle structure
Defense Zone
6
100.0%

02Group Conclusion

Conclusion first, evidence second, ETF data third.
Main Trend
Risk Release

Basic Materials still has a high share of weak or defensive members. Wait for that pressure to ease before treating rebounds as a full group turn.

Direction
33.0%

Participation · Breakout Share 0.0% · Average Fit 55.8%

Action Bias
0.29

Start with higher-ranked ETFs, then verify boundary details.

03Peer Group Comparison

Compare adjacent groups on one scale.
GroupParticipationBreakoutTrend ScoreStructure FitStage
Cybersecurity100.0%100.0%0.9474.3%Mainline Expansion
Broad Commodities90.0%30.0%0.6075.2%Mainline Expansion
Oil & Gas / Energy92.0%29.0%0.5868.0%Mainline Expansion
Cloud / Software / Internet83.0%33.0%0.5658.9%Mainline Expansion
Utilities100.0%0.0%0.5058.3%Leader-Led
Agriculture / Water Resources60.0%60.0%0.5062.5%Mainline Expansion
Russell 100083.0%17.0%0.4958.2%Leader-Led
Financials / Banks64.0%32.0%0.4758.1%Mainline Expansion

04ETF Ranking and Selection

Answer which ETF deserves attention first.

05Theme Structure

Separate breadth, breakout, defense and fit.
Participation
33.0%
Breakout Share
0.0%
Defense
100.0%
Average Fit
55.8%
Score
29.3%

06ETF Comparison Module

Each ETF shows trend, stage, room, fit and ranking reason.
TickerNameTrendStageTarget RoomHistorical FitRankWhy Leading
IGEiShares North American Natural Resources ETFbearish-leaning structureL3-L4--50.7%1/6Top-three group rank, priority watch candidate
GNRState Street SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETFbullish-leaning structureL4+--71.9%2/6Above L3 by 1.3%, stronger group position
MGNRAmerican Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETFbearish-leaning structureL1---43.0%3/6Top-three group rank, priority watch candidate
XLBState Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETFbearish-leaning structureL1---44.8%4/6Currently in L1-, useful peer benchmark
VAWVanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Sharesbearish-leaning structureL1---43.3%5/6Currently in L1-, useful peer benchmark
IYMiShares U.S. Basic Materials ETFbearish-leaning structureL1---46.0%6/6Currently in L1-, useful peer benchmark

07ETF Lanes

Narrow the group before opening ETF details.

08What This Page Answers

Three frequent questions with direct answers.
Is Basic Materials strong now?

Basic Materials is currently in Risk Release; participation is 33.0% and breakout share is 0.0%.

Which Basic Materials ETF should be checked first?

Start with the first ranking card, then verify boundaries, review history and liquidity on the detail page.

What should I do next?

Open a single ETF detail page and verify Daily Review, boundary prices, holdings, liquidity and fees.

1

Read rotation first

Use the rotation radar to place this group in the broader market.

Open Rotation Radar ->
2

Then check ranking

Open the higher-ranked ETF detail first.

Open Top ETF ->
3

Cross-check peers

If the group is weak, compare peers to see where strength is moving.

Back to Research ->

09Group Distribution

Trend and boundary distribution clarify structure quickly.

Trend Distribution

83.3%16.7%
Bearish
83.3%
5
Bullish
16.7%
1

Boundary Distribution

16.7%16.7%66.7%
L3-L4
16.7%
1
L4+
16.7%
1
L1-
66.7%
4

10Difference Reading

Conclusion, evidence and boundary note.
Insight
  • Conclusion - Basic Materials still has a high share of weak or defensive members. Wait for that pressure to ease before treating rebounds as a full group turn.
  • Evidence - Participation 33.0% · Breakout Share 0.0% · Average Fit 55.8%
  • Boundary - Compare leaders and laggards instead of treating the whole group as one state.

11ETF Comparison Matrix

Compare on one basis instead of reading one-day moves only.
TickerNameTrendZoneLinesStructure FitReviewScore
IGEiShares North American Natural Resources ETFbearish-leaning structureL3-L4150.7%0.0%0.58
GNRState Street SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETFbullish-leaning structureL4+371.9%0.0%0.57
MGNRAmerican Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETFbearish-leaning structureL1-143.0%0.0%0.36
XLBState Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETFbearish-leaning structureL1-144.8%0.0%0.33
VAWVanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Sharesbearish-leaning structureL1-143.3%0.0%0.31
IYMiShares U.S. Basic Materials ETFbearish-leaning structureL1-146.0%0.0%0.31

1212-D Reading Frame

Read position, buffer and fit layers before the full table.
Position Layer
Average vs L3 -1.4%

Shows whether the group is only crossing the midline or already stretched far from L3.

Buffer Layer
Average vs L1 1.7%

Shows how much buffer remains above L1, which helps separate repair from stability.

Fit Layer
Average Boundary60 34.6

Shows the average historical boundary review score, a quick read on evidence quality.

TickerNameTrendLinesZoneStructure FitReviewvs L3vs L1L4 StateSamples
IGEiShares North American Natural Resources ETFbearish-leaning structure1L3-L450.7%---1.1%0.5%below trigger60
GNRState Street SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETFbullish-leaning structure3L4+71.9%--1.3%6.7%below trigger60
MGNRAmerican Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETFbearish-leaning structure1L1-43.0%---2.1%0.5%below trigger60
XLBState Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETFbearish-leaning structure1L1-44.8%---2.4%0.4%below trigger60
VAWVanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Sharesbearish-leaning structure1L1-43.3%---2.3%0.8%below trigger60
IYMiShares U.S. Basic Materials ETFbearish-leaning structure1L1-46.0%---1.9%1.4%below trigger60

13Historical Review Frame

Combine phase-target replay, reach efficiency and boundary review in one table.
Current Phase
Average samples 6

Shows how many historical phase samples this group can replay against.

Phase Review
15/30D -- / --

Shows how often targets were reached in shorter windows, a read on near-term efficiency.

Boundary Review
60D -- · avg -- days

Combines 60D reach rate and average days to target, a read on completion speed.

TickerNameReview SamplesHit RateAvg DaysL4 15DL4 30DL4 60DStabilityBoundary 20Boundary 60
IGEiShares North American Natural Resources ETF6----------lower confidence30.139.0
GNRState Street SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF6----------moderate21.936.9
MGNRAmerican Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF6----------moderate23.530.1
XLBState Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF6----------moderate32.035.7
VAWVanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares6----------lower confidence26.432.4
IYMiShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF6----------lower confidence21.933.4

14Boundary Position Table

Compare close with L2/L3/L4 and read the current boundary zone.
TickerNameCloseL2L3L4Position
IGEiShares North American Natural Resources ETF61.5061.7262.1863.24L3-L4
GNRState Street SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF73.9371.8073.0174.41L4+
MGNRAmerican Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF52.9253.4454.0755.63L1-
XLBState Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF50.0250.5451.2652.88L1-
VAWVanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares226.61228.50231.86239.49L1-
IYMiShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF180.38181.50183.89189.86L1-

15Research Caliber

Grouping source, comparison order and interpretation boundary.
Grouping Source

Members follow the same grouping used by the rotation radar, so this page is rebuilt as data updates.

Reading Order

Read group breadth and distribution first, then ETF lanes, boundary position and historical fit.

Interpretation Boundary

The page explains relative structure inside the group; it does not replace official disclosures or suitability checks.

Risk Note - Risk note: group strength changes quickly. Verify official disclosures, liquidity and suitability independently.