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 3 sector exposures: and Financials. Both KRE and KBE have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%. KRE is up 8.58% year-to-date (YTD) with -$249M in YTD flows. KBE performs worse with 6.67% YTD performance, and +$129M 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 04/27/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | KRE KBE | +10.43%+11.18% | +3.17%+2.25% | +8.58%+6.67% | +32.07%+30.45% | +82.05%+93.66% | +16.95%+37.12% |
| Flows | KRE KBE | -$401M+$122M | -$422M-$23M | -$249M+$129M | +$116M-$187M | -$97M-$534M | -$638M-$2.42B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | KRE KBE | +23.02%+22.30% | +23.75%+22.10% | +30.03%+26.83% | +30.10%+27.55% |
| Max drawdown | KRE KBE | -14.92%-14.61% | -14.92%-14.61% | -28.14%-25.95% | -52.80%-45.30% |
| Max drawdown duration | KRE KBE | 78d78d | 78d78d | 380d282d | 1477d1002d |
Trading data
KRE | KBE | |
Last sale 4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM | $70.07 | $64.38 |
| Previous close 04/27/2026 | $68.89 | $63.50 |
| Consolidated volume 04/27/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
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KRE | KBE | |
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| Last price | $70.07 | $64.38 |
| 1D performance | +1.71% | +1.39% |
| AuM | $3.88 B | $1.51 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 | 140 | 96 |
| 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
95.48%
Other
4.52%
KBE
USA
94.83%
Other
5.17%
Sectors
KRE
Financials
93.43%
Other
6.57%
KBE
Financials
94.64%
Other
5.36%
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Diversification
KRE
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
22.64%
KBE
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
15.61%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
KRE
US6494454001
1.55%
ZIONS
1.53%
BANK OZK
1.52%
TEXAS CAPITAL
1.52%
ASSOCIATED BANCORP
1.52%
POPULAR
1.52%
WINTRUST FINCL
1.51%
FNB
1.50%
VALLEY NATL BANCORP
1.50%
CULLEN FROST BANKERS
1.50%
CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP
1.50%
COLUMBIA BANKING SYSTEM
1.49%
ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION
1.49%
PROSPRTY BNCSHRS
1.49%
BOK FINANCIAL
1.49%
KBE
US6494454001
1.06%
FIRST BANCORP
1.05%
UNITED BANKSHRS
1.04%
ZIONS
1.04%
APOLLO GLOBAL MGMT INC
1.04%
BERKSHIRE HILLS BANCORP
1.04%
BANC OF CALIFORNIA INC
1.04%
WSFS FINANCIAL
1.04%
TRIUMPH BANCORP CMN
1.04%
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP
1.04%
BANK OZK
1.04%
TEXAS CAPITAL
1.04%
ASSOCIATED BANCORP
1.04%
US23204G1004
1.03%
POPULAR
1.03%
Frequently asked questions about KRE and KBE
How have the KRE and KBE ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 27, 2026, KRE is up 8.58% year-to-date (YTD), while KBE has returned 6.67%. 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 -$249M in flows, compared to +$129M for KBE.
Which ETF is more volatile: KRE or KBE?
Over the past year, KRE had a volatility of 23.75%, while KBE experienced 22.1%.
Which ETF is bigger: KRE or KBE?
As of April 27, 2026, KRE holds $3.88 B in assets under management (AUM), while KBE manages $1.51 B.
What sectors do the KRE and KBE ETFs invest in?
KRE leans toward sectors like Financials. Meanwhile, KBE focuses on Financials.
What are the top holdings of the KRE ETF and KBE ETF?
KRE top holdings include US6494454001, ZIONS and BANK OZK. KBE holds in its top three: US6494454001, FIRST BANCORP and UNITED BANKSHRS.
Which ETF is more diversified: KRE or KBE?
KRE holds 148 securities with 22.64% of its assets in the top 15. KBE has 100 securities and a top 15 weight of 15.61%.
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