ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The materials sector has had market-beating performance over the past year, especially those funds or securities with a metals and mining component. "Materials" is one of the S&P's 11 sectors, and investors and traders might take a look at this critical
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Based on a 12-month weighted ranking system, many of the top performing exchange traded funds hail from the metals, emerging market, and agricultural industry groups.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...Breaking out above the 50% retracement level, basic materials stocks show more room to run.
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS...The Dow Jones Basic Materials Index led the market lower last week, but traders should be on guard for a bounce as the index is now oversold and at support.