Bank ETFs: An Overlooked Winner of AI Boom

AI infrastructure spending is fueling broader commercial loan demand, creating a potential growth opportunity for bank ETFs beyond data center financing.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 11, 2026

Should You Invest in the First Trust NASDAQ Bank ETF (FTXO)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Financials - Banking segment of the equity market, look no further than the First Trust NASDAQ Bank ETF (FTXO), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 20, 2016.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 4, 2026

U.S. Banks Brace For An Extended Deposit Cost Squeeze

Deposit costs are squeezing margins at US banks, and there is no near-term relief in sight, even as certificate of deposit (CD) repricing waves lock in higher funding costs well into 2027. As of June 26, 639 banks marketed rates above 3.5% on a one-year $10,000 CD, down from 1,006 a year ago but up from 583 since the end of the first quarter.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 24, 2026

Bank Earnings Look Strong Ahead of Q2: ETFs in Focus

Big banks start reporting Q2 earnings next week. Strong results could fuel a fresh rally in financial ETFs like XLF, IYG, IYF and VFH.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 10, 2026

FTXO vs. IAT: National Banking Giants vs. Regional Lenders -- Which ETF Is the Better Buy?

iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT) offers a lower expense ratio and higher dividend yield than First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO). FTXO has delivered higher total returns and lower maximum drawdowns over the past five years.

The Motley Fool • Jul 8, 2026

4 ETF Winners of June Likely to Gain in July

These ETF gainers of June may keep climbing in July as dovish Fed hopes, strong earnings and easing geopolitical risks support markets.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 8, 2026

Beyond AI: Where Investors Can Still Find Dividend Growth In 2026

Tech capex and geopolitics have dominated the headlines this year, but opportunities emerge elsewhere. Dividend growth investing could be hitting its stride amid shifting macro and micro trends. Novel, forward-looking strategies may help asset allocators find alpha beyond traditional income approaches.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 24, 2026

Is First Trust NASDAQ Bank ETF (FTXO) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials ETFs category of the market, the First Trust NASDAQ Bank ETF (FTXO) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 09/20/2016.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 18, 2026

Banking ETFs: How Do KBWB and FTXO Compare to Each Other?

Invesco KBW Bank ETF carries a lower expense ratio and higher assets under management (AUM) compared to First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF manages a larger portfolio of 42 holdings but has seen lower 1-year total returns than Invesco KBW Bank ETF Invesco KBW Bank ETF provides a slightly higher trailing-12-month dividend yield while maintaining a more concentrated basket of 26 securities

The Motley Fool • Jun 16, 2026

Broad Banking Exposure or Megabank Conviction: What KBE and FTXO Say About the Industry

The State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio and a higher dividend yield than the First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF. First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF has outperformed over the trailing 12 months but maintains a more concentrated portfolio of 42 holdings.

The Motley Fool • Jun 8, 2026