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Q1 2025 Basic Materials

The Basic Materials sector includes companies involved in the discovery, development, and processing of raw materials. These materials are essential inputs for the global economy and are used in a wide range of industries, such as construction, manufacturing, technology, and consumer goods. This sector covers a broad group of industries including mining, metals, chemicals, forestry products, and construction materials.

Key segments within the Basic Materials sector:

• Metals and Mining – Companies that extract and process metals like gold, silver, copper, aluminum, and steel.
• Chemicals – Producers of industrial chemicals, specialty chemicals, fertilizers, and plastics.
• Paper and Forest Products – Firms involved in producing lumber, paper, and other forest-based materials.
• Construction Materials – Suppliers of cement, concrete, glass, and other materials used in building and infrastructure.

The performance of the Basic Materials sector is closely tied to economic cycles, commodity prices, and global demand. As a result, it tends to be cyclical, often rising in times of economic growth and declining during slowdowns.