SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) Alternatives
SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) 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 KRE. 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 KRE
KRE charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Financials Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among KRE alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | KRE vs FNCL | |
| Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | KRE vs VFH | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | May 9, 2022 | KRE vs GABF | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | KRE vs XLF | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | KRE vs PSCF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KRE
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 | KRE vs GSIB | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 75 | Jul 11, 2022 | KRE vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 70 | Jan 20, 2010 | KRE vs EUFN | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 67 | Nov 1, 2011 | KRE vs KBWB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 55 | Nov 1, 2011 | KRE vs FDIQ |
Top Performing KRE Alternatives (YTD)
KRE 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 | KRE vs FDIQ | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | 3.40% | Jun 29, 2009 | KRE vs QABA | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -0.15% | Jul 11, 2022 | KRE vs SPCZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -0.43% | Apr 7, 2010 | KRE vs PSCF | |
| SPDR S&P Bank ETF | -1.31% | Nov 8, 2005 | KRE vs KBE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KRE
KRE 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 | KRE vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 14.87% | Sep 1, 2020 | KRE vs KWT | |
| T. Rowe Price Financials ETF | 15.50% | Jun 11, 2025 | KRE vs TFNS | |
| FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF | 17.36% | Jun 30, 2025 | KRE vs FBDC | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | 18.12% | Nov 12, 2001 | KRE vs IXG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KRE
KRE 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 | KRE vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | -11.54% | Sep 1, 2020 | KRE vs KWT | |
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | -11.58% | May 5, 2006 | KRE vs IAK | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -11.59% | Dec 2, 2010 | KRE vs KBWP | |
| SPDR S&P Insurance ETF | -12.25% | Nov 8, 2005 | KRE 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 | KRE vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | KRE vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | KRE vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | KRE vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | KRE vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | KRE vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | KRE vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | KRE vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | KRE vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | KRE vs DIA |
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