Invesco KBW Regional Banking ETF

The article discusses the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE), analyzing its performance, risk profile, and comparing it to other regional banking ETFs. It suggests that KRE may not be the best option for investors seeking to outperform the Financials ETFs segment.

Related tickers: KRE, KBWR, IAT, COLB, VLY, WAL, WALpA.

Small-cap stocks have been outperforming the broader market, with several ETFs hitting new 52-week highs. This is driven by a resilient U.S. economy, falling inflation, and expectations of Fed rate cuts, which benefit small businesses through reduced borrowing costs and increased profitability.

Related tickers: KBWR, PSCM, PSCH, EES, SLYV.