State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF

KBE

Market cap $1.42B

Chris McGratty, KBW head of U.S. bank research, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the upcoming slate of bank earnings, which stocks McGratty favors and much more.

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.

Bank stocks slid slightly in pre-market trading Wednesday morning after Iran threatened to strike banks and economic interests in the Middle East linked to the United States and Israel, following an attack on an Iranian bank.

Cheaper valuations for the sector's shares look like an opportunity.

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Financials - Banking segment of the equity market, look no further than the State Street SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on November 8, 2005.

Not every exchange-traded fund (ETF) worth owning trades at a premium. Some of the most structurally sound funds sit quietly below the radar, offering low costs, reliable income, or sector exposure that the broader market has yet to reprice fully.

A screen of the S&P 500 financial sector highlights companies with high returns on equity that are trading at low P/E valuations.

KBE hits a 52-week high, up 52.66% from its low, as bank stocks rally on 2026 rate-cut hopes tied to Kevin Warsh's Fed Chair nomination.

The bulk of big bank earnings are largely in investor hands. Macrae Sykes says the "banking sector's in great shape for 2026.

Tom Michaud, KBW CEO, joins 'Fast Money' to talk bank earnings, what to expect from the sector in 2026, the impact of DC policies and more.