SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE) 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 KCE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to KCE
KCE charges 0.35% annually. There are 6 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 49.47B | Dec 1998 | KCE vs XLF | |
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | 2.21B | Oct 2013 | KCE vs FNCL | |
| Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.10% | 13.70B | Jan 2004 | KCE vs VFH | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | 50.20M | May 2022 | KCE vs GABF | |
| Portfolio Building Block European Banks Index ETF | 0.13% | 22.30M | Nov 2025 | KCE vs PBEU |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KCE
KCE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 17. There are 15 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 68.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 68 | 26.29M | Dec 2023 | KCE vs GSIB | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 45 | 5.32B | Nov 2011 | KCE vs KBWB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 33 | 51.11M | Nov 2011 | KCE vs FDIQ | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 32 | 3.64B | Jan 2010 | KCE vs EUFN | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF | 30 | 286.76M | Sep 2016 | KCE vs FTXO |
Top Performing KCE Alternatives (YTD)
KCE is at -1.07% YTD. There are 15 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 9.75%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 9.75% | 26.29M | Dec 2023 | KCE vs GSIB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 9.72% | 51.11M | Nov 2011 | KCE vs FDIQ | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | 8.16% | 77.97M | Jun 2009 | KCE vs QABA | |
| Portfolio Building Block European Banks Index ETF | 6.67% | 22.30M | Nov 2025 | KCE vs PBEU | |
| SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | 5.35% | 3.91B | Jun 2006 | KCE vs KRE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KCE
KCE has 19.69% 1-year volatility. There are 27 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.78%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 7.78% | 6.34M | Jul 2022 | KCE vs SPCZ | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | 13.67% | 542.62M | Nov 2001 | KCE vs IXG | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 13.84% | 70.21M | Sep 2020 | KCE vs KWT | |
| iShares U.S. Financials ETF | 14.34% | 3.50B | May 2000 | KCE vs IYF | |
| State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | 14.41% | 49.47B | Dec 1998 | KCE vs XLF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KCE
KCE has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.44%. There are 27 ETFs in the Financials Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.82%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -3.82% | 6.34M | Jul 2022 | KCE vs SPCZ | |
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | -7.62% | 359.47M | May 2006 | KCE vs IAK | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -9.56% | 242.19M | Dec 2010 | KCE vs KBWP | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -9.91% | 24.48M | Apr 2010 | KCE vs PSCF | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | -11.13% | 51.11M | Nov 2011 | KCE vs FDIQ |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include SPY, GLD, XLK and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $781B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.91% | 781.00B | Jan 1993 | KCE vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.92% | 150.37B | Nov 2004 | KCE vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 83 | 36.47% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | KCE vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 57 | 13.75% | 53.61B | Sep 2000 | KCE vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 41 | 10.34% | 7.30B | Oct 2015 | KCE vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 63 | 32.17% | 38.95B | Dec 1998 | KCE vs XLE | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 3.00% | 30.87B | Jun 2018 | KCE vs GLDM | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.98% | 146.68B | Nov 2005 | KCE vs SPYM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 19 | 3.11% | 22.40B | Dec 1998 | KCE vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.49% | 45.99B | May 2007 | KCE vs BIL |
Often Compared With KCE
Investors most often compare KCE with IAI, PSP, IAT. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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