XHB Components compared since March 1These are the seven best performing components for the XHB for the first quarter (LEN, KBH, SPF, HOV, BZH, PHM and MDC). That list should please those who like trading some of the low priced stocks. There are about 12 other stocks in the XHB. For the entire quarter to date, the hands down winner is HOV, even though it underperformed in March. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. In fact this chart indicates there may a little profit taking happening in some stocks.
KBH reports earnings this morning before the open, which could be the catalyst for a move in either the individual stock, or the entire group. You could hedge your bets by trading the XHB etf, as it is quite liquid and also has a very liquid options chain.