Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Materials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) , a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 12, 2000.An increasingly popular option among retail and institutional investors, passively managed ETFs offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; they are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.Sector ETFs also provide investors access to a broad group of companies in partic ...