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 14.03% year-to-date (YTD) with -$270M in YTD flows. KBE performs worse with 10.73% YTD performance, and +$60M 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 10/26/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | KRE KBE | +2.99%+2.50% | -3.21%-4.00% | +14.03%+10.73% | +21.61%+17.22% | +98.15%+101.52% | +15.08%+33.95% |
| Flows | KRE KBE | +$114M-$64M | -$144M-$95M | -$270M+$60M | -$419M-$92M | +$196M-$307M | -$1.13B-$1.85B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | KRE KBE | +15.43%+15.02% | +20.18%+19.15% | +27.32%+24.81% | +29.49%+27.01% |
| Max drawdown | KRE KBE | -11.48%-12.27% | -14.92%-14.61% | -28.14%-25.95% | -52.80%-45.30% |
| Max drawdown duration | KRE KBE | 71d71d | 123d134d | 380d282d | 1477d1002d |
Trading data
KRE | KBE | |
Last sale 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM | $72.58 | $66.06 |
| Previous close 10/26/2026 | $72.73 | $66.12 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
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KRE | KBE | |
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| Last price | $72.58 | $66.06 |
| 1D performance | -0.21% | -0.09% |
| AuM | $4.00 B | $1.46 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 | 158 | 102 |
| 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
96.75%
Other
3.25%
KBE
USA
95.71%
Other
4.29%
Sectors
KRE
Finance
99.77%
Other
0.23%
KBE
Finance
99.77%
Other
0.23%
Diversification
KRE
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
20.93%
KBE
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
16.61%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
KRE
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.
1.46%
SouthState Bank Corp.
1.43%
Popular, Inc.
1.42%
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.
1.41%
UMB Financial Corp.
1.41%
Home Bancshares, Inc. (Arkansas)
1.40%
Associated Banc-Corp
1.39%
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (Rhode Island)
1.39%
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri)
1.39%
Hancock Whitney Corp.
1.38%
United Bankshares, Inc. (West Virginia)
1.38%
Old National Bancorp
1.38%
M&T Bank Corp.
1.36%
Regions Financial Corp.
1.36%
BOK Financial Corp.
1.36%
KBE
Jackson Financial, Inc.
1.19%
NMI Holdings, Inc.
1.14%
Corebridge Financial, Inc.
1.14%
Equitable Holdings, Inc.
1.14%
MGIC Investment Corp.
1.13%
The Bancorp, Inc. (Delaware)
1.12%
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.
1.11%
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
1.10%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.09%
Essent Group Ltd.
1.09%
Voya Financial, Inc.
1.08%
Bank of America Corp.
1.08%
First BanCorp (Puerto Rico)
1.07%
WesBanco, Inc.
1.06%
Northern Trust Corp.
1.06%
Frequently asked questions about KRE and KBE
How have the KRE and KBE ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 26, 2026, KRE is up 14.03% year-to-date (YTD), while KBE has returned 10.73%. 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 -$270M in flows, compared to +$60M for KBE.
Which ETF is more volatile: KRE or KBE?
Over the past year, KRE had a volatility of 20.18%, while KBE experienced 19.15%.
Which ETF is bigger: KRE or KBE?
As of October 26, 2026, KRE holds $4.00 B in assets under management (AUM), while KBE manages $1.46 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., SouthState Bank Corp. and Popular, Inc.. KBE holds in its top three: Jackson Financial, Inc., NMI Holdings, Inc. and Corebridge Financial, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: KRE or KBE?
KRE holds 158 securities with 20.93% of its assets in the top 15. KBE has 102 securities and a top 15 weight of 16.61%.
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