IAT: Undervalued Regional Banks With Strong Growth Momentum

I rate iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF a buy, driven by top holdings' growth, profitability, and sustainable dividends. IAT's concentrated exposure to super-regional banks like PNC, USB, and TFC positions it for outperformance amid strong U.S. economic data.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 17, 2026

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT)?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials - Regional Banks segment of the equity market, the iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 1, 2006.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 12, 2026

Regional Banking ETF (IAT) Hits New 52-Week High

IAT hits a new 52-week high, up 58% from its low, as rate-cut expectations and yield-curve optimism fuel momentum in regional bank stocks.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 4, 2026

Regional Banking ETF (KRE) Hits New 52-Week High

KRE hits a 52-week high as rate-cut hopes lift regional banks. With a steepening yield curve boosting margins, ETFs like KRE could see more momentum.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 11, 2025

Community Banks' Margins Expanding, Credit Quality Holding Up For Now

Community bank margins have expanded as the benefit from fixed-rate assets repricing has overshadowed modest increases in funding costs. Most regional and community banks, in a variety of geographies, reported little to no deterioration in their credit quality in the quarter.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 29, 2025

IAT: Complacent Lending Is Common In Late-Cycle Environments

IAT faces elevated volatility after credit concerns at Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance Bancorp triggered a sector-wide selloff. Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance Bancorp show no signs of liquidity issues so far, and their bad loans are only a small part of tangible equity. Complacent lending in a booming late-cycle market often signals systemic credit issues that could trigger a chain reaction across the economy.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 21, 2025

IAT: Cockaroaches Don't Tempt Me

iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT) is rated a sell due to structural disadvantages facing regional banks in the digital age. IAT appears cheap on PEG and EPS growth, but its weighted ROE of 11% is below the estimated 12.6% cost of equity. Recent bad loans and bankruptcies highlight ongoing risks, and aggressive lending could worsen outcomes in a downturn.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 20, 2025

Further Rate Cuts Could Pave the Way for M&A ETFs

After holding steady for much of 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve finally instituted the first rate cut of 25 basis points, which could help jumpstart more mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. Likewise, this and further rate cuts could benefit exchange traded funds (ETFs) that provide exposure to M&A dealmaking.

ETF Trends • Oct 6, 2025

History Favors the Financial Sector Following Rate Cuts

The first rate cut of the year gives investors the opportunity to position their portfolios to capture future upside in certain sectors, should further cuts occur. History has an uncanny ability to repeat itself, and it's telling us that we should target the financial sector.

ETF Trends • Oct 1, 2025

IAT: Rate Cuts Back In Play, Regional Banks Poised To Benefit

I reiterate my buy rating on IAT, supported by its compelling valuation and potential Fed rate cuts boosting regional banks. IAT offers a high dividend yield and value tilt, with a low PEG ratio near one and exposure to small and midsize US banks. Technical momentum is mixed but improving, with a rising 200-day moving average and a recent golden cross pattern signaling potential upside.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2025