Should You Invest in the State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB)?

The State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) was launched on January 31, 2006, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Industrials - Engineering and Construction segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 1, 2026

New home sales hit lowest level since January

National Association of Home Builders President and CEO Jim Tobin discusses the historically rough housing market on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street.'

Fox Business • Aug 31, 2026

Rates Retake The Spotlight

U.S. equity markets pulled back from record highs this week as long-term Treasury yields remained elevated, with renewed fiscal concerns after federal debt crossed $40T. Oil prices extended their rebound as stalled Iran negotiations and severely depressed Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic kept geopolitical risk elevated, pushing WTI crude another 5% higher to nearly $87/barrel. Housing data remained soft as starts, pending sales, and builder sentiment stayed depressed amid mortgage rates near 6.7%, but weak construction continued to reinforce the underlying housing shortage.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 23, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway bet big on the U.S. housing market. You probably shouldn't follow suit.

Home-builder stocks are cheap, but it's not easy to time a rebound in the depressed housing market.

Market Watch • Aug 19, 2026

Home Construction's Big Slide Is Good for Builders, Bad for Buyers

Builders' slower construction could help their margins if they don't have to offer discounts or incentives to boost sales.

Barrons • Aug 18, 2026

U.S. Home-Builder Sentiment Still Muted by Affordability Concerns

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index inched up to 35 in August from 34 in July as concerns about high mortgage rates, rising construction costs and the economy persisted.

WSJ • Aug 17, 2026

Winners Of REIT Earnings Season

REITs concluded a surprisingly strong earnings season, with 83 REITs - or 83% - raising full-year FFO guidance, just 4% lowering, and the average outlook increasing 1.4% from prior guidance. Strong Fundamentals, Weak Tape: REITs slipped modestly during earnings season despite widespread guidance raises, as renewed interest-rate pressure outweighed improving property-level trends and earnings momentum. Upside standouts included Hotel, Industrial, Data Center, Billboard, Office, Senior Housing/Skilled Nursing, and Single-Family Rental REITs, while Self-Storage finally showed a convincing pricing inflection.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 13, 2026

New Home Sales Unexpectedly Rise 1.6% in June

According to the Census Bureau, new home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 628,000 in June. This represents a 1.6% increase from May's upwardly revised rate of 618,000 but a 5.6% drop from the previous year.

ETF Trends • Jul 24, 2026

Bond-market weakness makes a strong investment case for this unloved sector, strategist says

Michael Darda says the yield on the 10-year Treasury will fall, so he likes beleaguered home builders.

Market Watch • Jul 22, 2026

The REIT Recovery Broadens Beyond Rates

As REIT earnings season kicks into gear this week, we preview results and major sector trends based on recent operating indicators, company commentary, and real estate market data. REITs enter earnings season with solid momentum, outperforming the market despite elevated Treasury yields and geopolitical volatility, as investors refocus on earnings growth, property fundamentals, dividends, M&A, and capital allocation. Encouraging green shoots have become more plentiful, including resilient hotel demand, robust senior housing growth, improving apartment and industrial fundamentals, and a rebound in retail leasing following a softer Q1.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026