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KBE vs. EXV1.DE
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Return for Risk
Dividends
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KBE vs. EXV1.DE

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) and iShares STOXX Europe 600 Banks UCITS ETF (DE) (EXV1.DE).

KBE and EXV1.DE are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. KBE is a passively managed fund by State Street that tracks the performance of the S&P Banks Select Industry Index. It was launched on Nov 8, 2005. EXV1.DE is a passively managed fund by iShares that tracks the performance of the STOXX® Europe 600 Banks. It was launched on Apr 25, 2001. Both KBE and EXV1.DE are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

KBE vs. EXV1.DE - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) and iShares STOXX Europe 600 Banks UCITS ETF (DE) (EXV1.DE). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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KBE vs. EXV1.DE - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)202520242023202220212020201920182017
KBE
SPDR S&P Bank ETF		-0.39%12.36%23.78%5.30%-14.83%33.46%-8.75%29.78%-19.65%10.49%
EXV1.DE
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Banks UCITS ETF (DE)		-3.32%99.84%25.37%30.27%-3.77%27.10%-17.16%12.74%-29.31%27.42%
Different Trading Currencies

KBE is traded in USD, while EXV1.DE is traded in EUR. To make them comparable, the EXV1.DE values have been converted to USD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, KBE achieves a -0.39% return, which is significantly higher than EXV1.DE's -3.32% return. Over the past 10 years, KBE has underperformed EXV1.DE with an annualized return of 9.68%, while EXV1.DE has yielded a comparatively higher 14.02% annualized return.

KBE

1D
0.92%
1M
-2.33%
YTD
-0.39%
6M
3.01%
1Y
16.90%
3Y*
20.81%
5Y*
5.69%
10Y*
9.68%

EXV1.DE

1D
5.04%
1M
-3.49%
YTD
-3.32%
6M
10.33%
1Y
48.00%
3Y*
43.63%
5Y*
27.52%
10Y*
14.02%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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SPDR S&P Bank ETF

iShares STOXX Europe 600 Banks UCITS ETF (DE)

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KBE vs. EXV1.DE - Expense Ratio Comparison

KBE has a 0.35% expense ratio, which is lower than EXV1.DE's 0.47% expense ratio.

EXV1.DE
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Banks UCITS ETF (DE)
KBE
SPDR S&P Bank ETF

Return for Risk

KBE vs. EXV1.DE — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
KBE
KBE Risk / Return Rank: 3434
Overall Rank
KBE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3333
Sharpe Ratio Rank
KBE Sortino Ratio Rank: 3333
Sortino Ratio Rank
KBE Omega Ratio Rank: 3434
Omega Ratio Rank
KBE Calmar Ratio Rank: 4141
Calmar Ratio Rank
KBE Martin Ratio Rank: 3131
Martin Ratio Rank
EXV1.DE
EXV1.DE Risk / Return Rank: 7676
Overall Rank
EXV1.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7979
Sharpe Ratio Rank
EXV1.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 7575
Sortino Ratio Rank
EXV1.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 7272
Omega Ratio Rank
EXV1.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 8181
Calmar Ratio Rank
EXV1.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 7575
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

KBE vs. EXV1.DE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) and iShares STOXX Europe 600 Banks UCITS ETF (DE) (EXV1.DE). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

KBEEXV1.DEDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.65

1.83

-1.18

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.01

2.31

-1.29

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.15

1.32

-0.18

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.12

2.68

-1.56

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.83

9.40

-6.57

Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

KBE vs. EXV1.DE - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current KBE Sharpe Ratio is 0.65, which is lower than the EXV1.DE Sharpe Ratio of 1.83. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of KBE and EXV1.DE, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

KBEEXV1.DEDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.65

1.83

-1.18

Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.21

1.07

-0.87

Sharpe Ratio (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.32

0.52

-0.19

Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

0.09

0.03

+0.07

Correlation

The correlation between KBE and EXV1.DE is 0.47, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

KBE vs. EXV1.DE - Dividend Comparison

KBE's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.47%, less than EXV1.DE's 3.96% yield.

TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
KBE
SPDR S&P Bank ETF		2.47%2.51%2.35%2.78%2.99%2.16%2.44%2.33%2.18%1.36%1.39%1.70%
EXV1.DE
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Banks UCITS ETF (DE)		3.96%3.63%5.51%4.53%6.37%1.06%1.52%4.31%4.03%6.01%3.49%3.41%

Drawdowns

KBE vs. EXV1.DE - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum KBE drawdown since its inception was -83.15%, roughly equal to the maximum EXV1.DE drawdown of -83.44%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for KBE and EXV1.DE.

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Drawdown Indicators

KBEEXV1.DEDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-83.15%

-82.30%

-0.85%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-14.63%

-17.09%

+2.46%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-45.25%

-28.12%

-17.13%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-53.14%

-56.14%

+3.00%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-10.32%

-9.61%

-0.71%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-27.72%

-44.93%

+17.21%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

5.80%

4.55%

+1.25%

Volatility

KBE vs. EXV1.DE - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) is 5.35%, while iShares STOXX Europe 600 Banks UCITS ETF (DE) (EXV1.DE) has a volatility of 10.02%. This indicates that KBE experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than EXV1.DE based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

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Volatility by Period

KBEEXV1.DEDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

5.35%

10.02%

-4.67%

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

16.70%

17.80%

-1.10%

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

26.14%

26.06%

+0.08%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

27.44%

25.32%

+2.12%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

29.89%

26.90%

+2.99%