ASX 200 materials and mining shares outperformed the other 10 market sectors last week.

Materials and mining stocks rose by a modest 2.5% over the week, according to CommSec data.

Meanwhile, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) closed out the week up 0.37% to 9,092.3 points on Friday.

Only four sectors finished in the green last week.

Let’s review.

ASX materials and mining shares led the market

As earnings season continued last week, several ASX mining shares reached new record highs.

Among them was BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), which reset its historical high at $68.77 per share on Wednesday.

BHP is not only the largest miner on the market, it’s also the most valuable company of the entire ASX 200.

The BHP share price finished the week 3.28% higher at $67.30 per share.

The Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) share price increased 1.8% to $18.07.

Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) shares lifted 1.52% to $178.04.

Diversified ASX 200 miner, Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN), fell 1.25% to $65.46 per share.

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price leapt 7.36% to $5.25 on Friday.

Pure-play ASX copper share Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR) surged 7.81% to $23.34 per share.

ASX gold share Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) ascended 3.38% to $24.78.

Newmont Corporation CDI (ASX: NEM) shares rose 1.64% to $182.80.

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) share price closed at $15.67, up 2.08%.

ASX 200 lithium stock PLS Group Ltd (ASX: PLS) jumped 5.72% to $5.36 per share.

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price rose 2.63% to $8.58.

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) shares edged 0.31% higher to $16.26.

Among the non-mining ASX 200 materials shares, BlueScope Steel Ltd (ASX: BSL) rose 1.48% to $30.86.

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) share price fell 3.31% to $41.42.

Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI) shares decreased 0.81% to $21.98.

Several mining shares are among 37 companies going ex-dividend next week.

ASX 200 market sector snapshot

Here’s how the 11 market sectors stacked up last week, according to CommSec data.

Over the five trading days:

S&P/ASX 200 market sector	Change last week
Materials (ASX: XMJ)	2.5%
Consumer Staples (ASX: XSJ)	1.82%
Healthcare (ASX: XHJ)	1.11%
Industrials (ASX: XNJ)	0.14%
Financials (ASX: XFJ)	(0.30%)
Utilities (ASX: XUJ)	(0.46%)
Information Technology (ASX: XIJ)	(0.47%)
Energy (ASX: XEJ)	(1.37%)
Consumer Discretionary (ASX: XDJ)	(1.7%)
A-REIT (ASX: XPJ)	(1.94%)
Communication (ASX: XTJ)	(2.23%)

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Owning Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) shares has been very rewarding for passive income over the last five years, as the ASX mining share has made the most of iron ore price strength at various times.

As an ASX iron ore share, the company has a lot of operating leverage when the commodity price rises.

Production costs don’t typically change much month to month, so a rise in the iron ore price can boost revenue, and most of that can flow straight into the net profit. However, the reverse can be true when iron ore prices fall.

Fortescue can control how much iron ore it produces, but it has little control over what happens with the iron ore price. Let’s take a look at what analysts think could happen with the Fortescue dividend in FY27.

Dividend projection for FY27

Forecast payments are not guarantees for shareholders. The dividend could be better than projected. It could also be lower than expected.

But given the current iron price and forecasts, analysts are predicting that the FY27 payout will be lower than the annual payment for the 2026 financial year.

In FY26, Fortescue grew revenue by 9% to US$17 billion, underlying EBITDA (EBITDA explained) grew by 9% to US$5.6 billion, and underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) rose 3% to US$3.45 billion.

However, due to foreign currency fluctuations, the underlying earnings per share (EPS) fell by 2% in Australian dollar terms to A$1.66. This led to a 2% reduction in the full-year dividend to A$1.08 per share.

According to the projection on Commsec, owners of Fortescue shares could see the annual dividend payment decline to AUD 85.9 cents in FY27.

At the time of writing, that potential payout translates into a dividend yield of 4.8% excluding franking credits and 6.8% including franking credits.

Let’s see what would happen if someone invested $15,000 into Fortescue shares.

Potential payout with $15,000 invested in Fortescue shares

At the time of writing, an investor would be able to buy 836 Fortescue shares with $15,000.

Assuming the ASX mining share does deliver the projected payout, then owning 836 Fortescue shares could possibly deliver A$718 cash and another A$307.77 of franking credits for a combined total of around $1,026 of grossed-up dividend income, including the franking credits.

Is this the right time to invest? Analysts seem mixed on the business. According to Commsec, there are currently seven sell ratings on the business, eight hold ratings and two buy ratings.

Overall, experts are leaning more negative than positive, so it could be a good idea to consider other ASX share ideas.

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Not every ASX exchange traded fund (ETF) is designed to be a quiet core holding.

Some are built around faster-moving parts of the market.

That can mean more volatility, but it can also mean exposure to themes that could become much larger over time.

With that in mind, here are three exciting ASX ETFs to watch.

Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)

The Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF gives investors exposure to major Asian technology companies.

This is an interesting area because Asia is not just where a lot of technology is assembled. It is also home to some very large businesses involved in semiconductors, ecommerce, digital platforms, online entertainment, gaming, and consumer technology.

That gives the fund a different profile to US-focused technology ETFs.

It can provide exposure to companies tied to Asian consumers, regional digital infrastructure, and important parts of the global technology supply chain.

This ASX ETF is unlikely to be a smooth ride. Regulation, geopolitics, currency movements, and sentiment toward China and Asian markets can all have a big impact.

But for investors wanting technology exposure beyond the usual US names, this fund could be one to watch.

Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF (ASX: CRYP)

The Betashares Crypto Innovators ETF is another ASX ETF with plenty of excitement attached to it.

Importantly, this fund does not invest directly in cryptocurrencies.

Instead, it gives investors exposure to listed companies involved in the crypto economy. That can include crypto exchanges, bitcoin miners, digital asset infrastructure businesses, and other companies connected to blockchain adoption.

This makes it a more indirect way to gain exposure to the theme.

The crypto sector can be extremely volatile, and investor sentiment can change very quickly. When digital asset prices rise, companies exposed to the industry can attract strong interest. When conditions turn, the falls can be sharp.

That means this ASX ETF is probably better suited to investors with a higher risk tolerance.

But if the crypto ecosystem continues to mature over the long term, the companies helping build and support it could become more important.

Global X FANG+ ETF (ASX: FANG)

A final ASX ETF to watch is the Global X FANG+ ETF.

This fund gives investors concentrated exposure to a small group of major global technology and growth shares.

These are companies linked to areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital advertising, ecommerce, electric vehicles, social media, streaming, and consumer technology.

Many of these companies are already deeply embedded in how people work, shop, communicate, and entertain themselves.

But concentration cuts both ways. When mega-cap technology shares are in favour, this ETF can perform very strongly. When valuations come under pressure, it can fall quickly.

Even so, for investors wanting targeted exposure to some of the most influential growth companies in the world, the Global X FANG+ ETF remains an exciting ASX ETF to keep on the watchlist.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Betashares Capital – Asia Technology Tigers Etf. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.