SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) Alternatives
SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) belongs to the Financials Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with KBE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to KBE
KBE charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Financials Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among KBE alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | KBE vs FNCL | |
| Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | KBE vs VFH | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | May 9, 2022 | KBE vs GABF | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | KBE vs XLF | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | KBE vs PSCF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KBE
Among ETFs in the Financials Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 86 | Dec 14, 2023 | KBE vs GSIB | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 75 | Jul 11, 2022 | KBE vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 70 | Jan 20, 2010 | KBE vs EUFN | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 67 | Nov 1, 2011 | KBE vs KBWB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 55 | Nov 1, 2011 | KBE vs FDIQ |
Top Performing KBE Alternatives (YTD)
KBE alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 11.45% | Nov 1, 2011 | KBE vs FDIQ | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | 3.40% | Jun 29, 2009 | KBE vs QABA | |
| SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | 1.11% | Jun 19, 2006 | KBE vs KRE | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -0.15% | Jul 11, 2022 | KBE vs SPCZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -0.43% | Apr 7, 2010 | KBE vs PSCF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KBE
KBE alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 6.25% | Jul 11, 2022 | KBE vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 14.87% | Sep 1, 2020 | KBE vs KWT | |
| T. Rowe Price Financials ETF | 15.50% | Jun 11, 2025 | KBE vs TFNS | |
| FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF | 17.36% | Jun 30, 2025 | KBE vs FBDC | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | 18.12% | Nov 12, 2001 | KBE vs IXG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KBE
KBE alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -3.50% | Jul 11, 2022 | KBE vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | -11.54% | Sep 1, 2020 | KBE vs KWT | |
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | -11.58% | May 5, 2006 | KBE vs IAK | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -11.59% | Dec 2, 2010 | KBE vs KBWP | |
| SPDR S&P Insurance ETF | -12.25% | Nov 8, 2005 | KBE vs KIE |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | KBE vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | KBE vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | KBE vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | KBE vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | KBE vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | KBE vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | KBE vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | KBE vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | KBE vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | KBE vs DIA |
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