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Research/Basic Materials ETF Theme Comparison/Basic MaterialsData 2026-08-13
Basic Materials ETF Theme Comparison - aeoae

Basic Materials ETF Overview

This group currently tracks 6 ETFs, with average boundary fit 61.3% and average structure score 0.61.

Mainline ExpansionSECTOR PHASE

Basic Materials is still one of the strongest groups, but it is already extended above L4 across many members, so read it as profit-taking and pullback management first.

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

Participation
67.0%
Breakout Share
50.0%
Average Fit
61.3%

01Group Overview

Start with size, participation, breakout depth and current fit.
Tracked ETFs
6
Current snapshot
L3+
4
67.0%
Watch List
2
Middle structure
Defense Zone
0
0.0%

02Group Conclusion

Conclusion first, evidence second, ETF data third.
Main Trend
Mainline Expansion

Basic Materials is still one of the strongest groups, but it is already extended above L4 across many members, so read it as profit-taking and pullback management first.

Direction
67.0%

Participation · Breakout Share 50.0% · Average Fit 61.3%

Action Bias
0.60

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%0.9684.8%Mainline Expansion
Cloud / Software / Internet100.0%100.0%0.9478.7%Mainline Expansion
AI / Robotics100.0%89.0%0.9373.8%Mainline Expansion
Nuclear / Uranium100.0%100.0%0.9367.7%Mainline Expansion
Silver100.0%100.0%0.9367.3%Mainline Expansion
Gold Miners100.0%100.0%0.9267.3%Mainline Expansion
Physical Gold100.0%100.0%0.9265.3%Mainline Expansion
Defense / Aerospace100.0%86.0%0.8972.5%Mainline Expansion

04ETF Ranking and Selection

Answer which ETF deserves attention first.

05Theme Structure

Separate breadth, breakout, defense and fit.
Participation
67.0%
Breakout Share
50.0%
Defense
0.0%
Average Fit
61.3%
Score
60.3%

06ETF Comparison Module

Each ETF shows trend, stage, room, fit and ranking reason.
TickerNameTrendStageTarget RoomHistorical FitRankWhy Leading
IGEiShares North American Natural Re…strong bullish zoneL4+1.9%61.4%1/6Above L4, strongest breakout confirmation
MGNRAmerican Beacon GLG Natural Resou…bullish-leaning zoneL3-L46.8%61.3%2/6Above L3 by 0.6%, stronger group position
GNRState Street SPDR S&P Global Natu…bullish-leaning zoneL4+1.1%61.1%3/6Above L3 by 0.1%, stronger group position
IYMiShares U.S. Basic Materials ETFneutral zoneL1-L23.0%63.2%4/6Currently in L1-L2, useful peer benchmark
VAWVanguard Materials Index Fund ETF…neutral zoneL1-L21.7%62.1%5/6Currently in L1-L2, useful peer benchmark
XLBState Street Materials Select Sec…neutral zoneL1-L22.5%63.4%6/6Currently in L1-L2, useful peer benchmark

07ETF Lanes

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08What This Page Answers

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

Basic Materials is currently in Mainline Expansion; participation is 67.0% and breakout share is 50.0%.

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

50.0%50.0%
Bullish
50.0%
3
Neutral
50.0%
3

Boundary Distribution

33.3%16.7%50.0%
L4+
33.3%
2
L3-L4
16.7%
1
L1-L2
50.0%
3

10Difference Reading

Conclusion, evidence and boundary note.
Insight
  • Conclusion - Basic Materials is still one of the strongest groups, but it is already extended above L4 across many members, so read it as profit-taking and pullback management first.
  • Evidence - Participation 67.0% · Breakout Share 50.0% · Average Fit 61.3%
  • Boundary - Compare leaders and laggards instead of treating the whole group as one state.

11ETF Comparison

Compare on one basis instead of reading one-day moves only.
TickerNameTrendZoneLinesStructure FitReviewScore
IGEiShares North American Natural Re…strong bullish zoneL4+461.4%0.0%0.79
MGNRAmerican Beacon GLG Natural Resou…bullish-leaning zoneL3-L4361.3%0.0%0.77
GNRState Street SPDR S&P Global Natu…bullish-leaning zoneL4+361.1%0.0%0.73
IYMiShares U.S. Basic Materials ETFneutral zoneL1-L2263.2%0.0%0.70
VAWVanguard Materials Index Fund ETF…neutral zoneL1-L2262.1%0.0%0.66
XLBState Street Materials Select Sec…neutral zoneL1-L2263.4%0.0%0.65

1212-Session Cross-Section Comparison

Compare each ETF over the recent 12-session cross-section by trend, boundary, fit and review state.
Position Layer
Average vs L3 -0.1%

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

Buffer Layer
Average vs L1 2.8%

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

Fit Layer
Average Boundary60 30.4

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

TickerNameTrendLinesZoneStructure FitReviewvs L3vs L1L4 StateSamples
IGEiShares North American Natural Re…strong bullish zone4L4+61.4%50.0%1.1%4.2%tentative_breakout60
MGNRAmerican Beacon GLG Natural Resou…bullish-leaning zone3L3-L461.3%66.7%0.6%4.2%below trigger60
GNRState Street SPDR S&P Global Natu…bullish-leaning zone3L4+61.1%50.0%0.1%2.3%below trigger60
IYMiShares U.S. Basic Materials ETFneutral zone2L1-L263.2%25.0%-0.5%2.8%below trigger60
VAWVanguard Materials Index Fund ETF…neutral zone2L1-L262.1%0.0%-0.9%1.9%below trigger60
XLBState Street Materials Select Sec…neutral zone2L1-L263.4%25.0%-1.1%1.5%below trigger60

13Historical Review Frame

Combine phase-target replay, reach efficiency and boundary review in one table.
Current Phase
Average samples 4

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

Phase Review
15/30D 12.5% / 20.8%

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

Boundary Review
60D 36.1% · avg 33.3 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 Re…450.0%20.525.0%50.0%50.0%lower confidence30.333.3
MGNRAmerican Beacon GLG Natural Resou…366.7%36.00.0%0.0%66.7%lower confidence26.426.6
GNRState Street SPDR S&P Global Natu…450.0%29.50.0%25.0%50.0%lower confidence21.526.6
IYMiShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF425.0%4.025.0%25.0%25.0%moderate39.331.1
VAWVanguard Materials Index Fund ETF…30.0%105.00.0%0.0%0.0%lower confidence39.832.7
XLBState Street Materials Select Sec…425.0%5.025.0%25.0%25.0%moderate32.332.3

14Boundary Position Table

Compare close with L2/L3/L4 and read the current boundary zone.
TickerNameCloseL2L3L4Position
IGEiShares North American Natural Re…62.7561.4862.0962.61L4+
MGNRAmerican Beacon GLG Natural Resou…52.2551.3551.9452.74L3-L4
GNRState Street SPDR S&P Global Natu…74.4773.8574.3775.37L4+
IYMiShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF186.57185.51187.58193.14L1-L2
VAWVanguard Materials Index Fund ETF…233.87233.50235.97241.76L1-L2
XLBState Street Materials Select Sec…52.3152.3052.8954.17L1-L2

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.