Wall Street's Middlemen: Why Capital Markets ETFs Are Winning in the M&A Boom

This ETF could benefit from increasing M&A activity. There are other potential catalysts for this fund, too.

The Motley Fool • Feb 19, 2026

KCE: Not So Convinced By The AI Scare

KCE, the State Street SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF, in our initial opinion is not materially threatened by recent AI-scare trades or LLM-based automation. Asset management within KCE is already rather commodified; AI is unlikely to accelerate revenue declines already in effect from the competition of passive investments. Investment banking and brokerage remain resilient, with technology democratization potentially boosting retail activity and being positive for brokerage.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 18, 2026

Is State Street SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE) a Strong ETF Right Now?

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the State Street SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE) debuted on 11/08/2005, and offers broad exposure to the Financials ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 5, 2026

Should You Invest in the State Street SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE)?

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

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 17, 2025

KCE: Capital Markets Shine As Financials Lag

The SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF continues to outperform the broader Financials sector and remains close to S&P 500 returns year-to-date. KCE offers diversified, modified equal-weight exposure to capital markets stocks, with a compelling 16.2x P/E ratio and a 1.5% yield. Technical analysis shows rising support and favorable seasonality, though RSI momentum suggests bulls face resistance near $158.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 30, 2025

Is SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE) made its debut on 11/08/2005, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Financials ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 2, 2025

Should You Invest in the SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE)?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials - Brokers/ Capital markets segment of the equity market, the SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on November 8, 2005.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 15, 2025

KCE: Recent Outperformance Can Continue

I am initiating coverage of KCE with a Buy rating, expecting continued outperformance vs. the S&P 500. SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF's strong historical returns are impressive, especially given its focus on financials and lack of mega-cap tech exposure. The ETF is well-diversified, with 62 holdings across a number of subsectors.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 18, 2025

KCE: Capital Market Stocks Washed Out, Upgrading To Buy

The SPDR® S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE) experienced a significant 30% drop but is now rated a buy due to valuation and sentiment reset. KCE offers exposure to the capital markets segment with a modified equal-weighted approach, focusing on SMID-cap stocks, which have recently underperformed. Despite technical and relative momentum concerns, KCE's attractive PEG ratio and solid long-term EPS growth rate make it a compelling investment.

Seeking Alpha • May 1, 2025

KCE: An Attractive Investment Option For Lofty Returns As Capital Markets Poised To Mark New Records

SPDR® S&P Capital Markets ETF is recommended with a buy rating due to its strong portfolio of fundamentally sound companies in key financial industries. KCE's diversified holdings in asset management, investment banking, and financial exchanges are poised for robust growth, driven by improved trading, IPOs, and M&A activities. The ETF has outperformed the S&P 500, offering a solid dividend yield, low expense ratio, and a promising earnings growth rate of 15% over the next 3–5 years.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 16, 2025