iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB)
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB)?
The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) was launched on 05/01/2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market.
No Spring Selling Season in 2025: Homebuilding ETFs in Focus
Homebuilders are off to a slow start this spring as high mortgage rates and looming tariff uncertainties are weighing on buyers' sentiments.
New Home Sales Rebound in February; Just Below Forecast
New home sales rebounded slightly in February but still came in just below the forecast. According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676,000 in February, below the 682,000 forecast.
ITB: Buy The Dip As The Housing Market Is On Verge Of Recovery
The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF presents a strong buying opportunity, as the housing market shows signs of recovery with improving supply and declining mortgage rates. Homebuilding companies have outperformed expectations, indicating robust growth potential for ITB, especially with anticipated rate cuts and economic recovery in the second half of the year. While ITB carries macroeconomic risks and higher volatility, it offers diversified exposure to the home construction industry, making it a compelling investment for those seeking growth.
Home builders are expected to slow down. That's bad news for America's massive housing shortage.
Construction of new homes rose 11.2% in February as builders ramped up new projects after a harsh winter. The increase is not expected to last.
Homebuilder confidence hits 7-month low in March
Home builder confidence fell in March to its lowest level in seven months, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. Walton Global EVP of Capital Markets Katie Hubbard explains why confidence is falling in the video above.
More home builders cut prices to lure buyers put off by high costs
Builder sentiment fell to the lowest level in seven months, the National Association of Home Builders said.
No More Spring Surge for Homebuilders This Year? ETFs in Focus
As homebuilders face rising costs, policy uncertainty and high mortgage rates, market conditions remain challenging in Spring Selling Season 2025.
New Home Sales Sink 10.5% in January; Below Forecast
New home sales fell more than expected while prices jumped to a two-year high last month. According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 657,000 in January, below the 679,000 forecast.
Weekly Economic Snapshot: Confidence Falls, Housing Stumbles, and Uncertainty Grows
Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of the economy. They are closely watched by policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses because they help them to make informed decisions about business strategies and financial markets.
U.S. homebuilders raise alarm over tariffs as sentiment falls to 5-month low
Sentiment among the nation's single-family homebuilders dropped to the lowest level in five months in February. The drop was largely due to concern over tariffs, which would raise homebuilder costs significantly.
