iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETFWOOD
WOOD
0
Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
10% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 11 | Existing positions closed: 10
9% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $61.5M [Q4 2024] → $66.9M (+$5.36M) [Q1 2025]
5% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 19 | Existing positions reduced: 20
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 82 [Q4 2024] → 80 (-2) [Q1 2025]
8.81% less ownership
Funds ownership: 37.24% [Q4 2024] → 28.43% (-8.81%) [Q1 2025]
17% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.21M | Put options by funds: $1.46M
100% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 0 (-1) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for WOOD.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Fox Business
1 week ago
Fight over lumber tariffs could reshape future of US home building
Lumber is in the spotlight as the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Lumber Coalition disagree about what's behind the U.S. housing market experiencing a slump.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
WOOD: Timber Stocks Outperforming Amid Louder Tariff Talk
The iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF (WOOD) shows strong performance due to its international exposure and compelling valuation, despite market volatility. WOOD's heavy Materials sector weighting and low P/E ratio present a strong valuation case, but watch for economic growth and seasonal trends. Technical analysis indicates key support near $74, with potential resistance at $80; a breakdown could target $63. Use limit orders due to low liquidity.
Negative
CNBC Television
4 months ago
Homebuilder association asks Trump to exempt building materials from tariffs
CNBC's Diana Olick reports on how tariffs could be impacting the housing market.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
The Case For WOOD In 2025
Lumber prices could surge due to lower interest rates, pent-up housing demand, and infrastructure projects under the new U.S. administration. The iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF is highly sensitive to lumber prices and could offer value at current levels, despite recent underperformance. The bullish case for 2025 includes declining short-term rates, robust housing demand, potential tariffs on Canadian lumber, and wildfire rebuilding efforts.
Neutral
CNBC Television
6 months ago
Market Navigator: Trading lumber
Kyle Little, Sherwood lumber chief operating officer, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss how to trade lumber.
Positive
Market Watch
11 months ago
Lumber prices are at record lows — what that means for buyers and homebuilders
Lumber prices have come full circle in the years following the pandemic — reaching record highs in 2021, then falling to record lows as higher interest rates led to a drop in U.S. residential construction. But there's now an opportunity for buyers and homebuilders alike.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
WOOD: Lumber Sits And Waits For A Rate Cut
Physical lumber futures remain in a narrow trading range, with prices staying under $150 in 2024. Lumber futures have experienced a consolidation period, leading to a narrower range between annual highs and lows. Despite efforts to increase liquidity, lumber futures remain highly illiquid, making trading and investing challenging.
Negative
InvestorPlace
1 year ago
What Is Going on With Lumber and Copper Prices This Week?
This has been a messy week if you ask me. Yields rose, Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) fell, stocks largely, and volatility is, well, volatile.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
WOOD: The Pros And Cons Of A Lumber Investment
Lumber prices are influenced by interest rates and the liquidity of lumber futures.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
WOOD: It's No Lumber, But It's A Good Sector
iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF tracks the S&P Global Timber & Forestry Index, offering exposure to companies in the timber and forestry sector. Timber and forestry products have a stable market and can act as a hedge against inflation. WOOD provides diversification, potential for growth, and aligns with sustainable investing considerations, but carries risks of market volatility, sector concentration, and interest rate sensitivity.
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