KREvsKBEETF Comparison
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State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) and State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) belong to the same industry segment: US Financials. Both ETFs have the same top 1 sector exposures: Finance. Both KRE and KBE have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%. KRE is up 15.31% year-to-date (YTD) with -$130M in YTD flows. KBE performs worse with 13.35% YTD performance, and +$86M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of KRE and KBE below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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KRE vs KBE performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | KRE KBE | -3.77%-3.47% | +2.77%+3.67% | +15.31%+13.35% | +16.07%+13.89% | +85.80%+93.59% | +31.60%+52.71% |
| Flows | KRE KBE | -$344M-$220M | -$31M+$287K | -$130M+$86M | -$63M-$142M | +$245M-$701M | -$412M-$1.68B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | KRE KBE | +17.10%+16.07% | +22.02%+20.54% | +27.64%+25.05% | +29.63%+27.12% |
| Max drawdown | KRE KBE | -6.82%-6.56% | -14.92%-14.61% | -28.14%-25.95% | -52.80%-45.30% |
| Max drawdown duration | KRE KBE | 26d26d | 123d134d | 380d282d | 1477d1002d |
Trading data
KRE | KBE | |
Last sale 9/14/2026 at 2:12 PM | $74.50 | $68.47 |
| Previous close 09/11/2026 | $73.90 | $68.04 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
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KRE | KBE | |
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| Last price | $74.50 | $68.47 |
| 1D performance | +0.81% | +0.63% |
| AuM | $4.20 B | $1.54 B |
| E/R | 0.35% | 0.35% |
Characteristics
KRE | KBE | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | S&P Regional Banks Select Industry Index | S&P Banks Select Industry Index |
| N° of holdings | 159 | 103 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | June 19, 2006 | November 8, 2005 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
KRE
USA
96.93%
Other
3.07%
KBE
USA
95.9%
Other
4.1%
Sectors
KRE
Finance
99.91%
Other
0.09%
KBE
Finance
99.88%
Other
0.12%
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Diversification
KRE
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
20.68%
KBE
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
15.92%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
KRE
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.
1.44%
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.
1.42%
Home Bancshares, Inc. (Arkansas)
1.41%
Popular, Inc.
1.41%
UMB Financial Corp.
1.38%
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (Rhode Island)
1.38%
M&T Bank Corp.
1.37%
Old National Bancorp
1.37%
SouthState Bank Corp.
1.36%
Hancock Whitney Corp.
1.36%
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri)
1.36%
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.
1.36%
Regions Financial Corp.
1.36%
United Bankshares, Inc. (West Virginia)
1.35%
Associated Banc-Corp
1.35%
KBE
The Bancorp, Inc. (Delaware)
1.12%
NMI Holdings, Inc.
1.09%
Park National Corp.
1.08%
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.
1.08%
First BanCorp (Puerto Rico)
1.07%
MGIC Investment Corp.
1.07%
WesBanco, Inc.
1.06%
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.
1.05%
Axos Financial, Inc.
1.05%
Corebridge Financial, Inc.
1.05%
Jackson Financial, Inc.
1.05%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.04%
Bank of America Corp.
1.04%
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.
1.03%
Equitable Holdings, Inc.
1.03%
Frequently asked questions about KRE and KBE
How have the KRE and KBE ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 11, 2026, KRE is up 15.31% year-to-date (YTD), while KBE has returned 13.35%. That puts KRE better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: KRE or KBE?
Year-to-date, the KRE ETF saw -$130M in flows, compared to +$86M for KBE.
Which ETF is more volatile: KRE or KBE?
Over the past year, KRE had a volatility of 22.02%, while KBE experienced 20.54%.
Which ETF is bigger: KRE or KBE?
As of September 11, 2026, KRE holds $4.20 B in assets under management (AUM), while KBE manages $1.54 B.
What sectors do the KRE and KBE ETFs invest in?
KRE leans toward sectors like Finance. Meanwhile, KBE focuses on Finance.
What are the top holdings of the KRE ETF and KBE ETF?
KRE top holdings include Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc., Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. and Home Bancshares, Inc. (Arkansas). KBE holds in its top three: The Bancorp, Inc. (Delaware), NMI Holdings, Inc. and Park National Corp..
Which ETF is more diversified: KRE or KBE?
KRE holds 159 securities with 20.68% of its assets in the top 15. KBE has 103 securities and a top 15 weight of 15.92%.
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