BATS:ITB

iShares DJ Home Construction ETF (ITB)

104.90
+0.65 (0.62%)
as of Jun 26, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 27, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.

The iShares DJ Home Construction ETF (ITB-N) currently faces a challenging market environment characterized by weak data concerning new home sales, which have fallen below forecasts. Additionally, inventory levels have reached the highest point since 2022, indicating an oversupply in the housing market. This confluence of factors points towards a potential decline in home prices, raising concerns among investors about the future performance of home construction stocks. With increased supply and declining sales, the outlook for home construction appears bearish. Experts advise caution as the market adjusts to these changing conditions.

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DON'T BUY

Data is soft: new home sales below estimates and home supply the highest since 2022. This suggests home prices will fall, which 

BUY

Up 68% last year and 23% this year due to a massive housing shortage. Will benefit directly from lower interest rates. They have pricing power. ITB has been up 115% under Pres. Biden

SHORT

He remains short this, because he doesn't see good news in home or commercial construction.

BUY

If interest rates decline next year there will be a flood of activity in housing. That's why we're seeing a rally in housing now.

WEAK BUY
When the market turns, buying US homebuilders is like catching a falling knife. The risk/reward looks in your favour. Housing shortage in the US. The easy thing to do is to buy the ITB ETF, a great way to not have to make a big bet one way or the other. But you're fighting the macro of mortgage rates at 10 to 15-year highs. Not a great setup from a sentiment perspective. As long as builders can sell homes, and they continue to be affordable, they have great earnings power.
WEAK BUY
It holds Home Depot and Lowe's. People are doing fewer home renos after the lockdowns, but the US housing space remains healthy. This is okay to own.
BUY
His preference among the US homebuilders, and which also has a home renovation component. Supply/demand dynamics speak to years and years of home building.
BUY
Home Construction? These go in cycles and he thinks we are at the bottom of the current one and he is back looking. You have to think if demand increases and interest rates remain low, there will be pent up demand, especially when people return to work. Plus there is a good boom in the home renovation space. He thinks the sector has legs going forward.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Oct 03/19, Up 6%) A play on construction whose seasonality is end-October to February. This is trending higher, supported by major moving averages. He's buying into what goes into building new homes, like lumber which he's done very well with. Even 12 months ago, ITB outperformed, and it has since gone straight up since then. It's exhausted its run, so he's looking for something with juice.
TOP PICK
Has done well all year. Seasonal strength is October - February. Yields and mortage rates so low is positive for the construction industry. Still showing higher highs and higher lows.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 23/18, Up 6%) Everything sold off in housing last year, which was probably warranted because of two years of declining U.S. home sales, which reflects the overall economy. He doesn't see strength in U.S. homes.
TOP PICK
He's bullish U.S. housing. This ETF has risen this week, while the market has fallen. Seasonally, it's Oct. 28 - Feb. 5 because it's the run-up to homebuying in the spring. Investors are pricing in lowering interest rates, because it has been penalized by the threat of higher rates.
COMMENT

This includes home builders, but also building material companies. Likes what is happening in the US housing market. This is a sector that is going to continue to improve, and he likes this ETF.

COMMENT

Likes the housing sector. It is improving in the US. One thing that holds him back from holding ETF’s in this space is the slowdown in oil, which is affecting places like Texas. That is a large part of some of these builders. He prefers something like Home Depot (HD-N).

COMMENT

An ETF that takes advantage of US housing starts and/or home renovations? One would be this or SPDR Homebuilders (XHB-N) as a pure play on homebuilders. Not a bad place to be and you could do very well in the next 2-3 years.

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iShares DJ Home Construction ETF (ITB) Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares DJ Home Construction ETF stock symbol?

iShares DJ Home Construction ETF is a American stock, trading under the symbol ITB (previously ITB-N on Stockchase) on the BATS Global Markets (ITB). It is usually referred to as AMEX:ITB or ITB

Is iShares DJ Home Construction ETF a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 1 stock analyst issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on ITB (previously ITB-N on Stockchase). 0 analysts recommended to BUY and 1 analyst recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for iShares DJ Home Construction ETF.

Is iShares DJ Home Construction ETF a good investment or a top pick?

iShares DJ Home Construction ETF was recommended as a Top Pick by Richard Croft on 2015-06-29. Read the latest stock experts ratings for iShares DJ Home Construction ETF.

Why is iShares DJ Home Construction ETF stock dropping?

Earnings reports or recent company news can cause the stock price to drop. Read stock experts' recommendations for iShares DJ Home Construction ETF.

Is iShares DJ Home Construction ETF worth watching?

iShares DJ Home Construction ETF is followed by 27 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is iShares DJ Home Construction ETF stock price?

On 2026-06-26, iShares DJ Home Construction ETF (ITB) stock closed at a price of $104.90.