
The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF, identified by the ticker ITB, endeavors to replicate the financial performance of a benchmark. This benchmark specifically comprises shares of American companies operating within the residential building and development industry.
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Peter Boockvar, OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners, joins 'Fast Money' to talk the state of the housing market.

US homebuilder sentiment tumbles to near 14-1/2-year low in October

Launched on May 1, 2006, the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Broad segment of the equity market.

Housing affordability has sharply deteriorated, with median income well below what's needed for the median home price. Rising interest rates and increased use of mortgage buydowns, especially temporary ones, pose mounting risks for both consumers and homebuilders.

Rising yields are sending mortgage rates sharply higher and damaging the housing market.