
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.
Is ITB's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.

The new U.S. housing law could boost homebuilding and housing stocks, putting homebuilder ETFs like ITB and XHB in focus.

Higher mortgage rates are discouraging potential sellers from listing their homes.

The first half of 2026 demonstrated slow, but steady growth toward prepandemic levels.

Sales of previously owned homes in June dropped 2.4% from May. Inventory at the end of June was 1.56 million units, down 0.6% from May but 1.3% higher than June 2025.

Home sales unexpectedly declined 2.4% in June after a strong May. Home sales declined in June, ending the housing market's key spring season on a sour note as buyers grappled with high mortgage rates and record home prices.