SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF Hits New 52-Week High

Is the regional banking ETF still a buy after reaching new highs?

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) reached a new 52-week high of $71.61 on Tuesday, with the fund closing at $70.6150 on heavy trading volume of over 8.1 million shares. The ETF, which tracks the performance of regional banking stocks, has seen its price rise steadily in recent months amid a strong economic recovery.

Why it matters

The new 52-week high for the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF is a positive sign for the regional banking sector, which has faced headwinds in recent years. The strong performance of the ETF could indicate that investors are regaining confidence in regional banks and their ability to capitalize on the economic rebound.

The details

The SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF has a market cap of $4.52 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.39. The fund's top holdings include Privatebancorp Inc, Webster Finl Corp Conn, Umpqua Hldgs Corp, Firstmerit Corp, and East West Bancorp Inc. Institutional investors and hedge funds have been increasing their positions in the ETF, with several firms, including Aventura Private Wealth LLC and Realta Investment Advisors, recently adding the fund to their portfolios.

  • The SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF hit a new 52-week high of $71.61 on Tuesday, February 6, 2026.
  • The ETF had previously closed at $70.04 on the prior trading day.

The players

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF

An exchange-traded fund that seeks to closely match the returns and characteristics of the S&P Regional Banks Select Industry Index, providing investors with exposure to the regional banking sector.

Aventura Private Wealth LLC

An investment management firm that recently added the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF to its portfolio.

Realta Investment Advisors

An investment advisory firm that also recently purchased shares of the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF.

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What’s next

Investors will be closely watching to see if the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF can maintain its momentum and continue to trade at or near its new 52-week high in the coming weeks and months.

The takeaway

The strong performance of the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF suggests that investors are regaining confidence in the regional banking sector and its ability to capitalize on the ongoing economic recovery. However, it remains to be seen whether the ETF can sustain its current levels or if it will face further volatility in the months ahead.