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Real Estate Stocks to Watch Today - February 14th

Published February 14, 2025

As of February 14th, five important real estate stocks are making headlines in the financial world. According to MarketBeat's stock screener tool, these stocks include iShares Bitcoin Trust, JPMorgan Chase & Co., BlackRock, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo & Company. Real estate stocks are publicly traded companies that are involved in various aspects of real estate, such as owning, operating, or investing in properties.

Investors have the opportunity to purchase shares in these companies, thereby gaining exposure to the real estate market without the need to buy physical properties directly. The performance of these stocks is dependent on several factors like property values, rental income, and the overall economic environment. Recently, these companies experienced the highest dollar trading volume among real estate stocks, indicating significant market interest.

iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)

The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is an exchange-traded fund that primarily invests in Bitcoin while also managing currency risk. This passively managed fund aims to track the spot price of Bitcoin. It was launched on January 5, 2024, and is issued by BlackRock.

On Friday, NASDAQ:IBIT saw a price increase of $1.28, closing at $56.02. The trading volume was 18,508,273 shares, below its average of 43,526,137. The fifty-day moving average for IBIT stands at $56.30, while the two-hundred day average is at $45.28. Over the past year, IBIT has reached a low of $28.23 and a high of $61.75.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)

JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves as a significant player in the financial sector, providing both investment and banking services. The company offers various investment banking products that include corporate strategy advisory, capital raising in equity and debt markets, risk management solutions, and brokerage services.

On Friday, shares of JPM traded up by $1.82, reaching $278.14. Its trading volume was 2,729,632, compared to an average of 9,239,869 shares. The fifty-day moving average for JPM stands at $252.44 with a two-hundred day average at $232.17. The stock has a market capitalization of $783.05 billion and has fluctuated between $176.15 and $279.23 over the past year.

BlackRock (BLK)

BlackRock, Inc. is a well-known investment manager that primarily offers its services to a diverse range of clients, including institutional investors, pension plans, insurance companies, and governments.

Shares of BLK decreased by $6.40 during trading on Friday, reaching $973.91. The trading volume for the day was 660,498, against an average of 792,538 shares. The company has a substantial market cap of $150.84 billion with a year range from $745.55 to $1,084.22.

Bank of America (BAC)

Bank of America Corporation provides a variety of banking and financial products catering to individuals, small businesses, and large corporations across the globe. The company operates across four main segments: Consumer Banking, Global Wealth & Investment Management, Global Banking, and Global Markets.

On Friday, BAC shares rose by $0.64 to $46.97. The trading volume was 12,109,851, falling short of the average of 33,934,801. The stock's fifty-day moving average is $45.75, and it has ranged from $32.49 to $48.08 over the past year.

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)

Wells Fargo & Co. is a community-focused financial services firm, providing a broad spectrum of banking, insurance, investments, and mortgage products. Its operations are divided into several segments.

WFC shares increased by $1.33, reaching a price of $80.18 during Friday's trading. The day's trading volume stood at 6,363,336, compared to an average of 14,835,161 shares. The company's year-to-date range is between $48.62 and $81.50, with market capitalization of $266.97 billion.

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