| Ticker / Fund Name |
Issuer |
Segment |
AUM |
Expense Ratio |
3-Mo TR |
Div. Yield (TTM) |
Annual Payout |
5Y Div Growth |
Div Streak |
Action |
iShares Trust - iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF
|
BlackRock, Inc. |
Stocks in housing (US) |
$2.23B |
0.37% |
-3.6% |
1.45% |
$1.26 |
43.08% |
2 y |
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XHB
SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF
|
State Street |
Stocks in housing (US) |
$1.34B |
0.35% |
-6.7% |
1.22% |
$1.17 |
17.99% |
2 y |
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Data as of November 2026. Ranked by AUM. This list was compiled by the Snowball Analytics team from publicly available sources. It may be incomplete, and figures may be delayed or contain errors; check them against the fund’s or company’s own documents. Inclusion in the list is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. This list is general information, not personalised to your circumstances. Snowball Analytics is a portfolio tracking tool, not a broker-dealer or investment adviser. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.
Understanding Homebuilder ETFs: Residential Supply & Demographics
Homebuilder ETFs invest in companies engaged in residential construction, community development, building materials production, and home improvement retail. The sector benefits from secular housing supply deficits and millennial household formation.
Core Strategies & Segment Breakdowns
Pure-Play Home Construction
Funds like ITB concentrating heavily in top homebuilders (D.R. Horton, Lennar, PulteGroup) that control land and build housing communities.
Equal-Weight Housing Ecosystem
Strategies like XHB equal-weighting across homebuilders, appliance makers, flooring providers, and home improvement retail (Home Depot).
Building Products & Materials
Targeting suppliers of lumber, concrete, insulation, and roofing materials critical for both new builds and remodeling.
How to Evaluate Homebuilder ETFs (Investor Checklist)
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Assess Mortgage Rate Sensitivity: Elevated mortgage rates impact homebuyer affordability, though builders frequently use mortgage rate buydowns to sustain sales volume.
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Monitor Housing Inventory Levels: A structural shortage of existing home inventory forces buyers into new-build homes, boosting builder market share.
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Examine Land Optioning Strategies: Modern homebuilders option land rather than buying outright, reducing balance sheet leverage and improving return on capital.
Frequently Asked Questions About Homebuilder ETFs
Why have homebuilder stocks performed well despite high mortgage rates?
Existing homeowners with low fixed-rate mortgages are reluctant to sell, creating a severe shortage of existing homes and directing prospective buyers to new-construction builders.
What is the difference between ITB and XHB?
ITB is heavily weighted toward actual home construction companies, while XHB is an equal-weighted fund that includes home furnishing, appliance, and building material retailers.
Which Homebuilder ETFs currently have the highest AUM?
In this category, iShares Trust - iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) leads with over $2.23B in Assets Under Management, offered by BlackRock, Inc..
What are the primary risks facing homebuilder ETFs?
Risks include sharp spikes in unemployment, prolonged spikes in building material costs, and severe regulatory zoning restrictions that delay land development.
How can I track my Homebuilder ETFs with Snowball Analytics?
Snowball Analytics connects directly to your brokerage accounts to automatically track dividend payouts, calculate time-weighted and money-weighted returns (TWR and IRR) against benchmarks, model sector weighting, and monitor risk metrics across all your Homebuilder ETFs holdings in one unified portfolio dashboard.
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