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Toll Brothers is the leading luxury homebuilder in the United States with an average sale price well above public competitors'. The company operates in over 60 markets across 24 states and caters to move-up, active-adult, and second-home buyers. Traditional homebuilding operations represent most of company's revenue. Toll Brothers also builds luxury for-sale and for-rent properties in urban centers across the U.S. It has its headquarters in Horsham, Pennsylvania.

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Shares of homebuilder stocks are trading higher following strong earnings from PulteGroup and better-than-expected new home sales data.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Toll Brothers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with TOL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for Toll Brothers.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 44% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $451,815, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $63,750.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $100.0 and $120.0 for Toll Brothers, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Toll Brothers stands at 405.5, with a total volume reaching 1,900.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Toll Brothers, situated within the strike price corridor from $100.0 to $120.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Toll Brothers Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713463457_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>TOL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$76.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">250</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">713</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TOL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$76.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">250</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">713</td>
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<td>TOL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$9.55</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$69.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">250</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">214</td>
</tr>
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<td>TOL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$25.8</td>
<td>$25.3</td>
<td>$25.5</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$63.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">561</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>TOL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$56.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">250</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">60</td>
</tr>
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<h3>About Toll Brothers</h3>
Toll Brothers is the leading luxury homebuilder in the United States with an average sale price well above public competitors'. The company operates in over 60 markets across 24 states and caters to move-up, active-adult, and second-home buyers. Traditional homebuilding operations represent most of company's revenue. Toll Brothers also builds luxury for-sale and for-rent properties in urban centers across the U.S. It has its headquarters in Horsham, Pennsylvania.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Toll Brothers, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Toll Brothers's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 573,889, with TOL's price up by 0.08%, positioned at $113.51.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 33 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Toll Brothers</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $147.5.
<ul>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Oppenheimer keeps a Outperform rating on Toll Brothers with a target price of $157. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Neutral rating for Toll Brothers, targeting a price of $138. </li>
</ul>
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Toll Brothers options trades with real-time alerts from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.

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Shares of homebuilders are trading higher in sympathy with D.R. Horton, which gained after reporting a Q2 earnings beat and issuing guidance above estimates.

Toll Brothers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.24% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 8.91%. Currently, Toll Brothers has a market capitalization of $11.91 billion. 
Buying $100 In TOL: If an investor had bought $100 of TOL stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $550.65 today based on a price of $114.34 for TOL at the time of writing.
<h3>Toll Brothers's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713371424_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Toll Brothers Stock In The Last 20 Years

Shares of homebuilder stocks are trading lower following a drop in US housing starts.

The Nasdaq 100 closed lower by around 300 points on Monday. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.
When insiders sell shares, it could be a preplanned sale, or could indicate their concern in the company&rsquo;s prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> Benzinga&#39;s insider transactions </a> platform.
<h3>PriceSmart </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/psmt#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) Director Edgar Zurcher <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> sold a total of 1,075 shares </a> at an average price of $79.08. The insider received around $85,006 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On April 9, PriceSmart reported better-than-expected second-quarter results and announced a one-time special dividend of $1 per share.</li>
<li>What PriceSmart Does: Pricesmart Inc is principally engaged in operating U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs that offer consumer goods at low prices.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>EverQuote</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: EverQuote, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ever#NASDAQ">EVER</a>) 10% owner David B Blundin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> sold a total of 2,100 shares </a> at an average price of $20.00. The insider received around $42,000 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On Feb. 26, EverQuote reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued strong guidance.</li>
<li>What EverQuote Does: EverQuote Inc is engaged in the business activity of offering an online marketplace for insurance shopping. The online marketplace offers consumers to find relevant insurance quotes based on car insurance, home insurance, and life insurance.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Alphabet </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/googl#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/goog#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Director John L Hennessy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> sold a total of 800 shares </a> at an average price of $159.56. The insider received around $127,648 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: Alphabet&rsquo;s Google has committed $1 billion to enhance digital connectivity between the U.S. and Japan by introducing two new subsea cables, Proa and Taihei.</li>
<li>What Alphabet Does: Alphabet is a holding company. Internet media giant Google is a wholly owned subsidiary. Google services account for nearly 90% of Alphabet&#39;s revenue, of which more than 85% is from online ads.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Toll Brothers </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tol#NYSE">TOL</a>) Director Stephen F. East <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> sold a total of 1,500 shares </a> at an average price of $119.32. The insider received around $178,980 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: Toll Brothers, last week, announced the opening of Forestville Village Community in Knightdale, North Carolina.</li>
<li>What Toll Brothers Does: Toll Brothers is the leading luxury homebuilder in the United States with an average sale price well above public competitors.</li>
</ul>
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Shares of homebuilders and household durables stocks are trading lower following hotter-than-expected March inflation data, which could cause rate cut uncertainty.

Toll Brothers's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.37% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.90 million shares sold short, which is 4.8% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.27 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Toll Brothers Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712346322_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Toll Brothers has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Toll Brothers's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Toll Brothers's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.32%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Looking Into Toll Brothers's Recent Short Interest

Citigroup analyst Anthony Pettinari maintains Toll Brothers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $116 to $138.

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Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Toll Brothers, Raises Price Target to $138

Shares of homebuilders are trading lower amid a rise in Treasury yields.

Jim Cramer highlighted the role of share count reduction behind more than half of the S&amp;P 500 stocks achieving new 52-week highs in the first quarter.
What Happened: Cramer mentioned that a considerable number of companies have substantially cut their share count since 2019, an approach that has mostly flown under the radar, as reported by <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/31/jim-cramer-why-you-should-check-the-share-count-before-buying-a-stock.html">CNBC</a> on Monday. This trend of share count reduction spans multiple sectors, including housing, retail, and technology.
&#8220;Check the share count before you buy a stock. You want a management that agrees with you, not one that thinks it can give away stock as compensation, often to throw you off the scent of adulterated earnings power,&#8221; he said.
Cramer cited examples of companies such as Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) and Toll Brothers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) in the housing sector that have significantly reduced their share count. For example, Lennar&#8217;s outstanding shares have decreased to 276 million from 318 million five years ago, while Toll Brothers&#8217; shares have dropped to 105 million from 145 million.
Similarly, retail companies like Best Buy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) and Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKS#NYSE">DKS</a>) have also cut their share counts. Best Buy&#8217;s share count has reduced to 215 million from 264 million, and Dick&#8217;s Sporting Goods&#8217; share count has shrunk to 80 million from 87.5 million.
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Why It Matters: This trend of share count reduction comes in the wake of a predicted 15% surge in the S&amp;P 500 by the end of 2024, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37927561/goldman-sachs-predicts-15-upside-for-s-p-500-ai-boom-could-drive-market-to-6-000">as noted by Goldman Sachs</a>. The exceptional performance of mega-cap tech stocks is expected to drive this growth.
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Toll Brothers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.46% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.33%. Currently, Toll Brothers has a market capitalization of $13.48 billion. 
Buying $1000 In TOL: If an investor had bought $1000 of TOL stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,018.61 today based on a price of $129.40 for TOL at the time of writing.
<h3>Toll Brothers's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1711744219_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Toll Brothers 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

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How long will the party last? What are the risks involved in investing in an overbought market? Benzinga collated views from analysts and economists to make sense of the rally so far and zero in on the opportunities that could pay off in the near to medium term.
Equity Market — From Shaky Start To Strong Surge:&nbsp;The equity market kicked off the new year with a whimper, with concerns that 2023&#8217;s gains might not hold. However, the momentum from last year carried through, quashing skepticism and propelling the market to new highs.
Three months in, the S&amp;P 500 Index has notched record highs for both closing and intraday trading. Blue-chip stocks mirrored this performance, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing the quarter at a fresh record. 
Tech stocks were once again at the forefront, fueled by the AI boom that spurred gains for companies of all sizes. However, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite couldn&#8217;t quite reach its record peak as valuation concerns prompted some profit-taking near the quarter&#8217;s end.
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The more heartening aspect of the recent rally is that, unlike in 2023 when it was nearly exclusively fueled by tech, this time around, the participation has broadened.&nbsp;
LPL Financial&#8216;s Chief Technical Strategist,&nbsp;Adam Turnquist, said in a recent note that the strong uptrend in the S&amp;P 500 Index is supported by broad participation and cyclical leadership. &#8220;Improving relative strength in industrials, financials, and materials provides additional evidence of a bullish rotation that has largely been overshadowed by mega-caps and AI enthusiasm,&#8221; he said.
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AI optimism drove much of the upside early in the quarter, with stocks such as&nbsp;Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and&nbsp;Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) — the ones at the forefront of the revolution — clocking strong gains for the year. In the latter half, stocks received support from the Fed leaning toward rate cuts.
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Three of the top five best-performing S&amp;P 500 stocks this quarter belong to the semiconductor space, underlining the thrust AI has given to this sector. The list is led by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37440459/palantir-misses-out-super-micro-computer-makes-the-cut-what-investors-should-know-about-s-p-500-" rel="noreferrer noopener">S&amp;P 500 debutant</a>&nbsp;Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), which has gained over 255% year-to-date. The others on the list are:
<ul>
<li>Nvidia (+83%)</li>
<li>Constellation Energy Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NYSE">CEG</a>): +58%</li>
<li>Deckers Outdoor Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>): +41%</li>
<li>Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>): +38%</li>
</ul>
On the flip side,&nbsp;Tesla, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and&nbsp;Boeing Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), which were hit by negative headlines (<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37941752/tesla-faces-tough-road-ahead-analyst-predicts-lower-earnings-citing-market-and-production-hurdles" rel="noreferrer noopener">softening EV demand</a>&nbsp;and supply-side bottlenecks;&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37929869/quest-for-leadership-boeing-reportedly-eyes-outsider-as-ceo-to-tackle-crisis" rel="noreferrer noopener">airplane safety concerns</a>), were the worst S&amp;P 500 stocks, shedding 29% and 26%, respectively, for the quarter.
Cable telecom company&nbsp;Charter Communications, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>), trading platform provider&nbsp;MarketAxess Holdings Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKTX#NASDAQ">MKTX</a>), and medical and specialty insurance products company&nbsp;Humana, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) rounded up the list of worst performers.
Gold&#8217;s Dazzling Run: Gold rode on the dollar&#8217;s weakness as the greenback took a hit from expectations that the Fed is ready to cut the Fed fund rate, which currently hovers at 22-year highs. The yellow metal shares an inverse relation with the dollar as it is denominated in the latter.
The precious metal ended the quarter at a record high of $2,254.80 and on an intraday basis, it peaked at $2,256.90 on Thursday.
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<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Current Level</td>
<td>QTD Change</td>
<td>2023 Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gold futures (Price/troy once)</td>
<td>$2,254.80&#x2A;</td>
<td>+8.83%</td>
<td>+13.45%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">&#x2A;record closing high</figcaption></figure>
Bitcoin Builds On Gains:&nbsp;The crypto space began to see an accelerated rally in late 2023, and the gains continued into 2024. In the run-up to the spot&nbsp;Bitcoin&nbsp;(CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) approval, the space saw solid gains, and the momentum stalled in a typical &#8220;sell-the-news&#8221; move after the approval came through. Bitcoin, the apex crypto, has since then pushed higher amid some volatility.
Bitcoin has amassed a market cap of over $1 trillion, reflecting the strong upside seen since the start of 2023.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Current Level</td>
<td>QTD Change</td>
<td>2023 Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bitcoin</td>
<td>$70,744.95</td>
<td>+67.38%</td>
<td>+155.42%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Since crypto trading is a 24/7 market, three more sessions are left before the quarter ends.
Which Yielded Better?&nbsp;Comparing investment returns of the three asset classes by taking the&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) as the proxy for the performance of the S&amp;P 500 broader gauge, we see that Bitcoin has been the best bet for investors.
Here&#8217;s how much a $1,000 invested in each of the following during the start of the year would have returned now:
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<th>Asset</th>
<th>Initial Investment</th>
<th>Current Value</th>
<th>Return</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SPY</td>
<td>$1,000</td>
<td>$1,103.90</td>
<td>10.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gold</td>
<td>$1,000</td>
<td>$1,080.40</td>
<td>8.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bitcoin</td>
<td>$1,000</td>
<td>$1,673.84</td>
<td>67.38%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
What Does The Future Hold?&nbsp;Most analysts are bullish on the rally extending through the rest of the year. However, inflation and the Federal Reserve&#8217;s actions are seen as key drivers for the financial markets.
Larry Tentarelli, Chief Technical Strategist at&nbsp;Blue Chip Daily Trend Report, shared exclusive comments with Benzinga. He highlighted incoming inflation data, especially the Consumer Price Index and Personal Consumption Expenditure Index, as crucial factors. Additionally, economic data on GDP growth, non-farm payrolls, and 10-year Treasury bond yields will be closely watched to determine the market&#8217;s course.
Charlie Ripley, Senior Investment Strategist for&nbsp;Allianz Investment Management, agreed with Tentarelli. He emphasized the Federal Reserve&#8217;s actions as the most significant influence on the market. &#8220;The current stance from the Fed is that they will follow through with 3 rate cuts this year, but sentiment could shift quickly if inflation measures remain sticky and the Fed is forced to stay on hold for longer,&#8221; he said. Ripley, however, flagged concentration risk. Any faltering on the earnings front could pose a risk to the rally, he said.
Tentarelli said he is very bullish on U.S. large caps, based on easing bond yields and inflation, and the earnings season, which starts in mid-April. The analyst sees further momentum for AI stocks much against fears of a bubble burst. &#8220;We are very bullish on the AI stock leaders and think that valuations are very reasonable here,&#8221; he said.
Tentarelli named Nvidia, Microsoft,&nbsp;Meta Platforms, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>),&nbsp;Arista Networks, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>), and Super Micro as his AI stock picks.
He is also exceedingly bullish on Bitcoin and expects the apex cryptocurrency to rally past $100,000 by the year-end. The upcoming Bitcoin halving, expected around April 19-20, could be the catalyst driving it higher, although he advised keeping an eye on bond yields.
&#8220;The one caveat here is for bond yields to not break out over 4.40[%],&#8221; he said.
Fund manager&nbsp;Louis Navellier&nbsp;said he sees earnings estimate revisions likely to be the main market driver in the near term. He also noted that the next two quarters will have easier comparisons, making the bar manageable to scale. &#8220;There is a fear of missing out, you know, with the Nvidia and super microcomputer strength, but there are other hot pockets,&#8221; Navellier said, referring to weight-loss drug companies such as&nbsp;Novo Nordisk A/S&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) and&nbsp;Eli Lily &amp; Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>). Among the other stock picks flagged by Navellier were:
<ul>
<li>Cloud security company&nbsp;CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) and&nbsp;Fortinet, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>)</li>
<li>AI names Nvidia and Super Micro</li>
<li>Norwegian provider of browser and mobile browsers&nbsp;Opera Limited&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPRA#NYSE">OPRA</a>)</li>
<li>Homebuilders, particularly&nbsp;Toll Brothers, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>)</li>
<li>Consumer companies with a direct model, especially&nbsp;e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>)</li>
<li>Oil refiners</li>
</ul>
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Did Bitcoin, Gold Or S&P 500 Make You Richer This Quarter? What $1000 Invested In These Asset Classes Would've Returned

The WisdomTree U.S. MidCap ETF (ARCA: EZM) made its debut on 02/23/2007, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Mid Cap Value category of the market.
What Are Smart Beta ETFs?
Products that are based on market cap weighted indexes, which are strategies designed to reflect a specific market segment or the market as a whole, have traditionally dominated the ETF industry.
Because market cap weighted indexes provide a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns, they work well for investors who believe in market efficiency.
If you&#39;re the kind of investor who would rather try and beat the market through good stock selection, then smart beta funds are your best choice; this fund class is known for tracking non-cap weighted strategies.
By attempting to pick stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance, non-cap weighted indexes are based on certain fundamental characteristics, or a combination of such.
Methodologies like equal-weighting, one of the simplest options out there, fundamental weighting, and volatility/momentum based weighting are all choices offered to investors in this space, but not all of them can deliver superior returns.
Fund Sponsor &amp; Index
The fund is managed by Wisdomtree, and has been able to amass over $807.70 million, which makes it one of the average sized ETFs in the Style Box - Mid Cap Value. Before fees and expenses, EZM seeks to match the performance of the WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Earnings Index.
The WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Index is a fundamentally weighted index that measures the performance of earnings-generating companies within the mid-capitalization segment of the U.S. Stock Market.
Cost &amp; Other Expenses
When considering an ETF&#39;s total return, expense ratios are an important factor. And, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins in the long term if all other factors remain equal.
Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.38%, making it on par with most peer products in the space.
EZM&#39;s 12-month trailing dividend yield is 1.51%.
Sector Exposure and Top Holdings
It is important to delve into an ETF&#39;s holdings before investing despite the many upsides to these kinds of funds like diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
Representing 20.10% of the portfolio, the fund has heaviest allocation to the Industrials sector; Financials and Consumer Discretionary round out the top three.
When you look at individual holdings, American Airlines Group&nbsp;Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aal#NYSE">AAL</a>) accounts for about 0.88% of the fund&#39;s total assets, followed by Toll Brothers Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tol#NYSE">TOL</a>) and United States Steel Corp (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/x#NYSE">X</a>).
EZM&#39;s top 10 holdings account for about 6.98% of its total assets under management.
Performance and Risk
The ETF has added roughly 3.48% so far this year and was up about 26.10% in the last one year (as of 03/25/2024). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $47.01 and $60.29.
The ETF has a beta of 1.22 and standard deviation of 21.31% for the trailing three-year period, making it a medium risk choice in the space. With about 552 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
Alternatives
WisdomTree U.S. MidCap ETF is a reasonable option for investors seeking to outperform the Style Box - Mid Cap Value segment of the market. However, there are other ETFs in the space which investors could consider.
IShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF Value&nbsp;(ARCA:IWS)&nbsp;tracks Russell MidCap Value Index and the Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF (ARCA:VOE) tracks CRSP U.S. Mid Cap Value Index. IShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF has $13.76 billion in assets, Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF has $16.36 billion. IWS has an expense ratio of 0.23% and VOE charges 0.07%.
Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Style Box - Mid Cap Value.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2245295/is-wisdomtree-u-s-midcap-etf-ezm-a-strong-etf-right-now?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-smart_beta_etf-2245295">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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As of March 22, 2024, five stocks in the consumer discretionary sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#39;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#39;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here&rsquo;s the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3>Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tnl#NYSE">TNL</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On March 21, Travel + Leisure completed $350 million term securitization. The company&rsquo;s stock gained around 5% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TNL">52-week high of $47.68 </a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 73.66</li>
<li>TNL Price Action: Shares of Travel + Leisure closed at $47.02 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jill#NYSE">JILL</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On March 20, J. Jill reported fourth-quarter FY23 sales growth of 1.2% year-on-year to $149.45 million, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $147.40 million. &ldquo;This performance is once again a testament to the execution of our disciplined operating model which has continued to support the healthy margin profile and strong cash generation of the business,&rdquo; said President and CEO Claire Spofford. The company&rsquo;s stock gained around 19% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JILL"> has a 52-week high </a> of $32.26.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 70.91</li>
<li>JILL Price Action: Shares of J.Jill gained 10.5% to close at $29.26 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Despegar.com, Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/desp#NYSE">DESP</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On March 14, Despegar.com reported mixed fourth-quarter 2023 results, with sales beating estimates.. The company&rsquo;s stock gained around 36% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DESP"> 52-week high </a> of $12.10.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 77.27</li>
<li>DESP Price Action: Shares of Despegar.com gained 0.9% to close at $11.90 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mod#NYSE">MOD</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On March 19, Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye initiated coverage on Modine Manufacturing with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $105. The company&rsquo;s stock jumped around 21% over the past five days and has a 52-week high is $106.01.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 76.68</li>
<li>MOD Price Action: Shares of Modine Manufacturing gained 3.7% to close at $102.70 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tol#NYSE">TOL</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On March 21, Oppenheimer analyst Tyler Batory maintained Toll Brothers with an Outperform and raised the price target from $141 to $157. The company&rsquo;s stock jumped around 15% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TOL"> has a 52-week high </a> of $128.10.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 71.84</li>
<li>TOL Price Action: Shares of Toll Brothers gained 2.3% to close at $126.53 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
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Oppenheimer analyst Tyler Batory maintains Toll Brothers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $141 to $157.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Toll Brothers, Raises Price Target to $157

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Shares of homebuilders and housing stocks are trading lower in sympathy with Lennar, which reported mixed Q1 financial results. Stocks are also broadly lower following a larger-than-expected PPI increase.

Toll Brothers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 2.27% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.91%. Currently, Toll Brothers has a market capitalization of $12.82 billion. 
Buying $100 In TOL: If an investor had bought $100 of TOL stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $339.57 today based on a price of $123.08 for TOL at the time of writing.
<h3>Toll Brothers's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1710363618_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Toll Brothers 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

The dividend of&nbsp;$0.23&nbsp;per share will be paid on April 19, 2024 to shareholders of record on the close of business on April 5, 2024. This is the fourth consecutive year the Company has raised its dividend.

Dividends

Toll Brothers Boosts Quarterly Cash Dividend By 10% From $0.21 To $0.23 Per Share

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Toll Brothers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with TOL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 options trades for Toll Brothers.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 41% bullish and 58%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $32,040, and 11, calls, for a total amount of $456,240.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $80.0 to $123.0 for Toll Brothers over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Toll Brothers stands at 507.75, with a total volume reaching 2,012.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Toll Brothers, situated within the strike price corridor from $80.0 to $123.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Toll Brothers 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1710274529_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TOL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$84.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">670</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">391</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TOL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">670</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">167</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TOL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$48.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">95</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TOL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$123.00</td>
<td>$48.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">133</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">316</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TOL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$45.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">181</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Toll Brothers</h3>
Toll Brothers is the leading luxury homebuilder in the United States with an average sale price well above public competitors'. The company operates in over 60 markets across 24 states and caters to move-up, active-adult, and second-home buyers. Traditional homebuilding operations represent most of company's revenue. Toll Brothers also builds luxury for-sale and for-rent properties in urban centers across the U.S. It has its headquarters in Horsham, Pennsylvania.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Toll Brothers, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Toll Brothers's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,383,265, the TOL's price is up by 2.41%, now at $122.17. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Toll Brothers</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $121.2.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Oppenheimer persists with their Outperform rating on Toll Brothers, maintaining a target price of $141. </li>
<li>An analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods persists with their Outperform rating on Toll Brothers, maintaining a target price of $135. </li>
<li>An analyst from Wedbush has revised its rating downward to Neutral, adjusting the price target to $87. </li>
<li>An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Underweight rating on Toll Brothers, which currently sits at a price target of $115. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Toll Brothers, targeting a price of $128. </li>
</ul>
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Toll Brothers, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Now, let&rsquo;s discover the top home builder stocks this month!



<h2>DR Horton (DHI)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/dr_horton_dhi_dhi1600-300x169.jpg" alt="In this photo illustration the D.R. Horton (DRI) logo seen displayed on a smartphone."><div>Source: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com</div></div>DR Horton (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/dhi-stock-quote/">DHI</a>) is currently America&rsquo;s largest home builder, boasting a nationwide presence and reputation for quality construction. The company has diverse product offerings, catering to a wide range of price points and buyer preferences.



One of DR Horton&rsquo;s key strengths is its focus on entry-level homes, an area that consistently sees high demand. With the affordability of homes remaining a pressing concern for first-time home buyers, the company&rsquo;s dedication to this market segment positions it well for future growth. Moreover, the supply of new and existing homes remains limited, providing it a strong competitive advantage. In the company&rsquo;s <a href="https://investor.drhorton.com/~/media/Files/D/D-R-Horton-IR/press-release/q1-fy-2024-earnings-release.pdf">latest quarterly results,</a> DR Horton&rsquo;s revenue increased 6% year-over-year (YOY) to $7.7 billion. Net sales for new homes increased by 35% YOY, as demand continued to outpace supply. With the prospect of lower mortgage rates in the back half of 2024, DR Horton remains one of the top home builder stocks in April 2024.



<h2>Lennar (LEN)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/homebuilder_stocks_1600-300x169.png" alt="A photo of a man in a mask and neon green vest in front of a home that's under construction."><div>Source: Tong_stocker/ShutterStock.com</div></div>Lennar (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/len-stock-quote/">LEN</a>) is another major player within the home building industry, particularly well-known for its active adult communities. It is the second largest home builder in the United States, catering to individuals who want access to a wide array of amenities and a higher quality of life.



Lennar&rsquo;s stand-out feature is its &lsquo;&rsquo;everything included&rsquo;&rsquo; approach, offering buyers a simplified purchasing process with premium upgrades. That model helps foster buyer confidence while streamlining the often complex construction process. The company&rsquo;s emphasis on providing a superb customer experience has been a huge contributor to its success over the last decade. In <a href="https://investors.lennar.com/press-releases/2024/03-13-2024-203048583">Q1 FY24,</a> Lennar&rsquo;s revenue increased 13% YOY to $7.31 billion. Net income swelled by 21% to $720 million, or $2.57 per share. Total deliveries during the quarter increased 23% to 16,798 homes, as pricing incentives drove strong double-digit growth. As interest rate risks continue to subside, Lennar is set to continue growing market share through 2024.



<h2>Toll Brothers (TOL)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/homebuilder_construction_1600-300x169.png" alt="A photo of a person in a neon green vest holding blueprints and standing behind a white table covered with supplies like pencils, a computer, a ruler and two wooden house shapes. Homebuilder Stocks"><div>Source: ARMMY PICCA/ShutterStock.com</div></div>Toll Brothers (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tol-stock-quote/">TOL</a>) sets itself apart as a leading luxury homebuilder. Its expertise lies in high-end customization, catering to buyers seeking premium finishes, personalized options and exclusive communities.&nbsp;



According to <a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/199304/leading-us-homebuilding-companies-based-on-revenue/">Statista,</a> Toll Brothers was the fifth largest homebuilder in the United States by revenue in 2022. As a premium home builder, Toll Brothers is positioned to capitalize on this market trend to further drive revenue growth and profitability. It has built a strong brand reputation characterized by its quality craftsmanship, supporting its pricing power within this luxury segment. In the company&rsquo;s <a href="https://investors.tollbrothers.com/~/media/Files/T/TollBrothers-IR/press-release/2024/tol-earnings%201312024.pdf">latest quarterly results,</a> its revenue increased 9% YOY to $1.95 billion. Adjusted gross margin increased by 140 basis points to 28.9%, with net new contracts up substantially. Furthermore, net earnings swelled 25% YOY to $239.56 million. That makes Toll Brothers one of the best home builder stocks to buy now as the market continues to gain traction.



On the date of publication, Terel Miles did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com <a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines.</a>
<div>Terel Miles is a contributing writer at InvestorPlace.com, with more than seven years of experience investing in the financial markets.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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