IYF vs. KRE: Which Financial Sector ETF Is the Better Buy?

The SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) offers concentrated exposure to smaller financial institutions, while the iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF) provides broader reach across the entire sector, including megabanks. IYF has historically experienced significantly smaller maximum drawdowns and higher five-year total returns compared to KRE.

The Motley Fool • Jun 19, 2026

US bank regulators to tout deregulatory agenda to lawmakers

The nation's top bank regulators plan to tell Congress on Thursday that their efforts to trim bank rules and ​oversight will bolster economic activity and innovation without injecting undue risk ‌into the financial system.

Reuters • Jun 4, 2026

U.S. banks report profit uptick in first quarter: FDIC

U.S. banks reported a 3.6% increase in ​their profits in the first ‌quarter of 2026, rising to $80.5 billion as domestic deposits grew again and banks ​set aside slightly more against ​potential losses, the Federal Deposit Insurance ⁠Corporation reported Wednesday.

Reuters • May 27, 2026

The Quiet Rate Shift Powering One of This Year's Strongest Trades

The Federal Reserve has held the fed funds target at 3.75% for roughly five months, and the 10-year Treasury yield sits near 4.5%, near the top of its 12-month range.

24/7 Wall Street • May 6, 2026

Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 22, 2000.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 27, 2026

Iran War Priced In? 4 Beaten ETFs to Buy on Renewed Momentum

Iran war risks may be priced in as markets steady. These 4 beaten-down ETFs are showing fresh momentum despite lingering geopolitical uncertainty.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 16, 2026

Beyond the Headlines: Is the Financial Sector Still the Best Value Play in 2026?

Investors have rotated out of big tech and artificial intelligence and into lagging sectors like financials. Financials have underperformed the broader market for many years now.

The Motley Fool • Feb 18, 2026

AI Fears Weigh on Financial Stocks: What's Ahead for Financial ETFs?

Growing weariness around the AI trade and escalating AI-related disruption fears are weighing on vulnerable companies and sectors, as highlighted by the recent sell-off in U.S. software and data services stocks. At the same time, Wall Street's scrutiny of Big Tech's AI spending has intensified, with investors reacting negatively to signals of further capital expenditure expansion.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 11, 2026

The Big 4 Banks Have Spoken: This Is The Curve That Matters This Year

The Big 4 banks—JPM, WFC, C, BAC—signal a transition to a stable, post-rate-shock environment with resilient consumer credit and moderate loan growth. Banks expect net interest income to plateau, but manageable costs and operating leverage—driven by AI and efficiency—support bottom-line growth.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 18, 2026

Big Banks Power Up: JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Strengthen Financial ETFs

Financial-sector ETFs rebounded as gains in major Wall Street banks and dealmakers helped blunt the lingering policy noise, underlining the sector's resilience after a volatile start to the week.

Benzinga • Jan 15, 2026