This Index is primarily composed of companies involved in such industries as chemicals, construction materials, containers and packaging, metals and mining, and paper and forest products. Among its largest components are Monsanto, E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., and Dow Chemical Co.
Note: The Materials Select Sector SPDR was known as the Basic Industries Select Sector SPDR until June 24, 2002.
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% Owned by Institutions
The percentage of total common shares of a company held by financial institutions.Back to Top
52-Week High
The highest stock price over the trailing 52 weeks. This number includes intraday trades.Back to Top
52-Week Low
The lowest stock price over the trailing 52 weeks. This number includes intraday trades.Back to Top
5-Year EPS Growth Rate
The five-year annualized growth rate of earnings-per-share. This figure is derived by the least squares method, using six data points — a base year plus five subsequent annual data points.Back to Top
5-Year Sales Growth
The five-year annualized growth rate of sales or revenues. This figure is derived by the least squares method, using six data points — a base year plus five subsequent annual data points.Back to Top
