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SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE): How to Buy

By Tony Dong – Updated Aug 7, 2025 at 9:57PM | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

  • SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) offers a diversified investment in regional banks with a single transaction.
  • It charges a 0.35% expense ratio and offers a 2.5% SEC yield, facilitating cost-effective exposure.
  • Investors face high volatility with KRE due to its equal weighting of small- to mid-cap banks.
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