Sector ETFs to Win on Q2 Earnings Growth Potential

Q2 earnings are off to a strong start. Tech, Energy, Materials, Finance and Aerospace ETFs could shine as profit growth broadens across sectors.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 16, 2026

Is State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Launched on 11/08/2005, the State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Financials ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 14, 2026

Should You Invest in the State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE)?

The State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) was launched on November 8, 2005, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Financials - Banking segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 13, 2026

Better Financial Sector ETF: European-Focused iShares EUFN vs. State Street KBE Targeting U.S. Banks

The iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF offers a higher dividend yield and lower volatility than State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF. The State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF focuses exclusively on the domestic U.S. banking industry while the iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF targets developed European markets.

The Motley Fool • Jul 12, 2026

If the Fed Raises Rates This Year, I'm Loading Up on This 1 ETF

The FOMC indicated at its last meeting that a rate hike in 2026 is on the table. Typically, the market reacts negatively to rate hikes, but this ETF would stand to gain from them.

The Motley Fool • Jul 10, 2026

Dow falls 400 points, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘over' – which could halt gas decline

Fresh tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for 20% of the world's oil, could keep gasoline from falling below the $3 mark.

New York Post • Jul 8, 2026

Which Banking ETF Is Better, State Street's KBE or iShares' U.S. Regional Bank-Focused IAT?

The State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF offers a broader portfolio and slightly lower expense ratio than the iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF. While the iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF has higher 1-year total returns, it has experienced significantly deeper drawdowns over the past five years.

The Motley Fool • Jul 4, 2026

Banks increase dividends after Fed stress test results

Banks announced increased dividends and some announced ​new share buy-back programs on ‌Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve released results of its stress test.

Reuters • Jun 25, 2026

US banks look for new bill of health from Fed stress tests

Financial markets will gain a fresh glimpse into the overall health of the largest U.S. banks on Wednesday when the Federal Reserve releases the results ​of its latest stress test.

Reuters • Jun 24, 2026

Big Banks Ace an Easier Annual Stress Test

JPMorgan, Bank of America passed the tests with flying colors after the Federal Reserve last year began releasing details of the tests in advance

WSJ • Jun 24, 2026