KBW Announces Index Rebalancing for Fourth-Quarter 2025

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., a leading specialist investment bank to the financial services and fintech sectors, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), announces the upcoming index rebalancing for the fourth quarter of 2025. This quarter, there are constituent changes within six of our indexes: KBW Nasdaq Insurance Index (Index Ticker: KIX), KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index (Index Ticker: KRX, ETF Ticker: KBWR), KBW Nasdaq Financial Sector Dividend Yield Index (Index Ticker: KDX, ETF Ticker: KBWD), KBW Nasdaq Premium Yield Equity REIT Index (Index Ticker: KYX, ETF Ticker: KBWY), KBW Nasdaq Property and Casualty Insurance Index (Index Ticker: KPX, ETF Ticker: KBWP), KBW Nasdaq Financial Technology Index (Index Ticker: KFTX, ETF Ticker: FTEK.LN).

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 13, 2025

Should You Invest in the Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF (KBWP)?

Launched on December 2, 2010, the Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF (KBWP) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Financials - Insurance segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 2, 2025

2025 U.S. P&C Insurance Market Report Projects Stability Amid Broader Volatility

After the industry's combined ratio improved by 5.1 percentage points in 2024 to an 11-year low of 96.5% due in large part to a spectacular fourth quarter for the personal lines, our outlook for 2025 and 2026 contemplates narrower profit margins. A decidedly more favorable operating environment in the private auto business, which accounted for 33.6% of US P&C industry direct premiums written in 2024, will have negative implications for top-line growth in 2025 and 2026 in particular, as some carriers have begun to lower rates.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 23, 2025

KBWP: New Growth Prospects Thanks To AI And Analytics

I rate KBWP a buy, as its focused P&C insurance portfolio is well-positioned for steady returns amid favorable macrotrends and regulatory support. High interest rates and moderate inflation support strong underwriting margins and investment income for KBWP's holdings, driving profitability and growth. The P&C insurance sector benefits from innovation, regulatory reforms, and rising demand, with a projected 4.3% CAGR and improving business models.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 11, 2025

KBWP: Insurance Stocks Remain Among The Best In The Market

I rate KBWP a buy, citing its attractive valuation, strong technicals, and positive seasonality for property & casualty insurance stocks. KBWP outperforms XLF and SPY year-to-date, benefiting from insurers' pricing power and financial strength post-2022 inflation. Risks include portfolio concentration, liquidity concerns, and the unique delayed cost recognition in insurance, but fundamentals remain compelling.

Seeking Alpha • May 26, 2025

KBWP: A Safe Haven Amidst Market Turbulence And Tariff Wars

KBWP provides investors with concentrated exposure to the P&C insurance industry in the USA, and has a low expense ratio. Insurance, particularly Property & Casualty, is less impacted by tariffs due to its domestic focus, making it a stable investment in uncertain global markets. Tariffs on auto and construction materials will increase costs, leading to higher premiums for auto and home insurance, boosting ETF revenues.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 13, 2025

How To Find The Best Sector ETFs 1Q25

Sector ETF labels can be misleading; Technology ETFs, for example, vary significantly in holdings, risk profiles, and performance outlooks. The abundance of sector ETFs complicates investor decisions, making thorough analysis challenging and increasing the risk of missing profitable opportunities. Knowing ETF holdings is crucial to avoid poor performance; buying ETFs without analysis is akin to buying stocks without due diligence.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 14, 2025

Insurtechs Shine On Wall Street In 2024 As Managed Care Struggles

Insurance technology companies were some of the best performing US insurers on Wall Street over the course of 2024, while the managed care sector had a less resilient year. Root Inc., Clover Health Investments Corp., Hippo Holdings Inc. and Lemonade Inc. were the top four performers for insurers with a market cap greater than $300 million for the year.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 24, 2024

Here's How Insurance ETFs Are Placed Post Q3 Earnings

A slew of solid earnings from leading players in the insurance industry adds to the strength of the space.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 15, 2024

KBWP: Insurance Stocks Still The Class Of Financial Sector

KBWP's focused exposure to Property & Casualty insurance stocks offers stability and long-term growth potential, making it a solid building block for diversified portfolios. KBWP is rated a long-term buy due to its competitive expenses, strong earnings and revenue growth, and resilience during market downturns. Insurers must adapt to rising claim costs, digital transformation, and cloud migration to maintain profitability and relevance in a challenging economic environment.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 1, 2024