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Updated February 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET | Next update: Tomorrow at 7:00 AM ET
Key metrics for Materials at a glance.
Tracking 1 tickers in AISB's Materials basket. Sector performance based on XLB ETF 30-day performance. AISB tracks 1 tickers in this sector.
The Materials sector delivered strong gains with XLB advancing 18.1% over 30 days, driven by policy momentum from the executive order on strengthening U.S. national security which boosted domestic resource companies. Buenaventura Mining (BVN) surged 73.6% as precious metals benefited from both the national security framework and broader commodity strength. The sector's outperformance reflects increased focus on domestic supply chain resilience and strategic material sourcing priorities.
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