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State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) ETF Analysis
State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) ETF analysis covering performance, holdings context, risk, drawdowns, volatility, momentum, dividends, valuation exposure, and the current AlgovestIQ assessment.
State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) currently has an AIQ Score of 58/100, indicating a neutral setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 71/100. Sentiment is the weakest current factor at 50/100. Performance, momentum, risk, distribution, and exposure evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
XHB at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close ETF snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $100.97 |
| AIQ Score | 58/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Strong Buy |
| Fund Size | $1.5B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| Holdings Count | 35 |
| NAV | $101.26 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
| Primary Exposure | Consumer Cyclical (63.37%) |
| Issuer | SPDR |
| Domicile | US |
| Inception Date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Distribution Yield | 1.10% |
| Beta | 1.44 |
| Average Volume | 2.14M |
| 52-week range | $91.87-$123.13 |
| RSI 14 | 65.57 |
| 50-Day SMA | $98.70 |
| 200-Day SMA | $105.20 |
| Risk Score | 51/100 |
| Momentum Score | 71/100 |
| Value Exposure Score | 53/100 |
XHB Long-Horizon ETF Performance
Trailing returns, growth of $10,000, drawdown history, and calendar-year returns from available daily closes.
| Period | Total return | Annualized | Max drawdown | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | -9.52% | -9.53% | -23.50% | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 3Y | 38.49% | 11.49% | -30.87% | Oct 30, 2023 |
| 5Y | 24.77% | 4.54% | -39.69% | Nov 1, 2021 |
| 10Y | 24.77% | 4.54% | -39.69% | Nov 1, 2021 |
Growth of $10,000
Indexed to the first available close in this history window.
Drawdown History
Peak-to-trough decline from each prior high over the available window.
Calendar-Year Returns
Full-year returns where available, with the current calendar year shown as YTD.
XHBState Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF
Financial Services / Asset Management
Low Priority
Above Peers
Latest quote
- Momentum71
- Value53
- Quality55
- Risk resilience51
- Sentiment50
XHB ETF Analysis Summary
State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) currently has an AIQ Score of 58/100, indicating a neutral setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 71/100. Sentiment is the weakest current factor at 50/100. Performance, exposure, distribution, momentum, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, XHB has AIQ Score of 58/100 with Momentum base of 71/100 and fading Sentiment at 50/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Momentum (71/100) leads while Sentiment (50/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · -0.30% ETF move · XHB classified in Asset Management.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is XHB Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
XHB currently has a neutral overall setup. Momentum is the strongest factor at 71/100, while Sentiment is weakest at 50/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Momentum is constructive at 71/100.
- - Price is +2.60% above its 50-day SMA.
- - Technical consensus has more buy votes than sell votes (33 vs 10).
- - Price is -3.73% below its 200-day SMA.
Current Consensus
XHB's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Strong Buy, with 33 buy, 2 neutral, and 10 sell votes. XHB's 14-day RSI is 65.57, which places the ETF in a constructive momentum range. XHB's beta is 1.44, indicating greater market sensitivity than the broad market.
What Changed in XHB?
The largest recent change in XHB is Momentum moving up by 22.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Momentum remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the XHB Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, risk resilience improves, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, distribution or liquidity context deteriorates, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive market-context evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
XHB Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF.
State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) ETF Analysis
State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF has an AIQ Score of 58/100 in a Neutral regime. Momentum is strongest at 71/100. Beta is 1.44, above market sensitivity. Review the supporting etf factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | XHB is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 58/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that momentum leads at 71/100 while sentiment lags at 50/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 71/100 · Value 53/100 · Quality 55/100 · Risk 51/100 · Sentiment 50/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Momentum is the strongest factor at 71/100.
Momentum is 71/100 and RSI (14) is 65.6.
XHB is in a Neutral regime at 58/100.
Risk factor is 51/100 with beta 1.44 and annual volatility 28.14%.
Current conflict: momentum leads at 71/100 while sentiment lags at 50/100.
XHB Research Cluster
ETF-specific paths for performance, risk, distributions, market context, data, comparisons, and news.
XHB ETF Analytics
XHB holdings context, yield, risk, valuation exposure, momentum, and AIQ evidence.
XHB Technical Analysis
XHB technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
XHB ETF Market Context
Track XHB market context, news pressure, trend changes, income events, and current allocation evidence.
XHB Distribution Analysis
XHB distribution yield, annualized distributions, payment history, and income context.
XHB ETF Data
XHB available fund data, market metrics, technical readings, risk measures, and AIQ evidence.
XHB Risk Analysis
XHB volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
XHB ETF News
XHB ETF news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
XHB vs Sector ETFs Peers
Current peer cohort: XHB · XLB · XLC · XLE · XLF. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XHB Current ETF | 58/100 | 53/100 | 71/100 | 51/100 | -0.14 | 28.14% | Current |
| XLB Materials Select Sector SPDR | 63/100 | 41/100 | 79/100 | 77/100 | 0.92 | 17.63% | XHB vs XLB |
| XLC Communication Services Select Sector SPDR | 47/100 | 36/100 | 22/100 | 72/100 | -1.01 | 16.35% | XHB vs XLC |
| XLE Energy Select Sector SPDR | 64/100 | 54/100 | 76/100 | 39/100 | 1.95 | 22.19% | XHB vs XLE |
| XLF Financial Select Sector SPDR | 72/100 | 60/100 | 78/100 | 75/100 | 0.42 | 14.40% | XHB vs XLF |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Oct 29, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current ETF evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of ETF evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
View AIQ methodologyFactor Diagnostics
A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.
Valuation exposure across the fund's holdings.
Quality context inferred from fund exposure and available evidence.
Trend, momentum, volume, and timing confirmation.
Resilience, volatility, beta, drawdown, and tail risk.
News and event pressure around the setup.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
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Checked Oct 31, 2026
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Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
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XHB ETF FAQ
What is XHB ETF price today?
XHB is currently shown at $100.97. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is XHB's 52-week high and low?
XHB's 52-week range is $91.87 to $123.13 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 30, 2026. A price near either extreme should be evaluated with volatility and trend evidence.
Does XHB pay a dividend?
XHB's current distribution yield is 1.10% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 30, 2026. For ETFs, dividend yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, and risk.
What should investors compare before buying XHB?
Compare XHB's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.