Stocks in the Basic Materials Sector

Basic materials companies are involved in the exploration, development and processing of raw materials, but many times target specific resources, such as gold, silver and crude oil. This sector also includes companies that run refineries and plants to develop refined materials.

Industries:

• Agricultural Inputs
• Aluminum
• Building Materials
• Chemicals
• Chemicals - Major Diversified
• Coal
• Copper
• Gold
• Industrial Metals & Minerals
• Lumber & Wood Production
• Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
• Oil & Gas Pipelines
• Other Industrial Metals & Mining
• Other Precious Metals & Mining
• Paper & Paper Products
• Silver
• Specialty Chemicals
• Steel