XHBvsITBETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) and iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) belong to the same industry segment: US Cons. Discretionary. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: XHB is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.38% for ITB. XHB is up 5.72% year-to-date (YTD) with -$71M in YTD flows. ITB performs worse with 2.09% YTD performance, and -$371M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XHB and ITB below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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XHB vs ITB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/24/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XHB ITB | -5.12%-6.30% | +0.14%-1.21% | +5.72%+2.09% | +3.43%-2.00% | +33.84%+14.64% | +53.27%+46.62% |
| Flows | XHB ITB | +$97M-$267M | +$39M-$326M | -$71M-$371M | +$60M-$312M | -$198M-$218M | -$419M-$365M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | XHB ITB | +31.50%+32.78% | +28.09%+29.34% | +26.90%+28.44% | +27.86%+29.54% |
| Max drawdown | XHB ITB | -12.57%-13.14% | -21.70%-25.92% | -30.51%-33.51% | -39.44%-40.54% |
| Max drawdown duration | XHB ITB | 50d51d | 158d322d | 642d645d | 596d555d |
Trading data
XHB | ITB | |
Last sale 7/28/2026 at 3:09 PM | $109.79 | $100.22 |
| Previous close 07/24/2026 | $109.24 | $97.98 |
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Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 7/28/2026 at 3:09 PM
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XHB | ITB | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $109.79 | $100.22 |
| 1D performance | +0.50% | +2.28% |
| AuM | $1.62 B | $2.30 B |
| E/R | 0.35% | 0.38% |
Characteristics
XHB | ITB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | iShares |
| Benchmark | S&P Homebuilders Select Industry Index | Dow Jones U.S. Select Home Construction Index |
| N° of holdings | - | 43 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | January 31, 2006 | May 1, 2006 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
XHB
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ITB
USA
96.25%
Other
3.75%
Sectors
XHB
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ITB
Consumer Cyclical.
69.75%
Non-Energy Materi.
14.91%
Industrials
7.06%
Other
8.29%
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Diversification
XHB
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ITB
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
74.47%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 1, 1970
XHB
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ITB
D.R. Horton, Inc.
15.77%
PulteGroup, Inc.
9.59%
Lennar Corp.
7.15%
NVR, Inc.
6.76%
Toll Brothers, Inc.
5.05%
The Sherwin-Williams Co.
4.55%
The Home Depot, Inc.
4.44%
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
4.10%
Lennox International, Inc.
3.35%
Masco Corp.
3.03%
Taylor Morrison Home Corp.
2.50%
Owens Corning
2.36%
Meritage Homes Corp.
2.08%
Installed Building Products, Inc.
1.93%
Champion Homes, Inc.
1.82%
Frequently asked questions about XHB and ITB
How have the XHB and ITB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of July 24, 2026, XHB is up 5.72% year-to-date (YTD), while ITB has returned 2.09%. That puts XHB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: XHB or ITB?
Year-to-date, the XHB ETF saw -$71M in flows, compared to -$371M for ITB.
Which ETF is more volatile: XHB or ITB?
Over the past year, XHB had a volatility of 28.09%, while ITB experienced 29.34%.
Which ETF is bigger: XHB or ITB?
As of July 24, 2026, XHB holds $1.62 B in assets under management (AUM), while ITB manages $2.30 B.
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