EUFN vs KRE: European Banks vs. U.S. Regional Banks -- Which Financial Sector ETF Is the Better Buy?
KRE has experienced deeper drawdowns over the last five years, while EUFN -- despite higher fees -- delivered stronger returns over the same time period.
Overview
The iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (NASDAQ:EUFN) provides broad exposure to European financial institutions, whereas the State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (NYSEMKT:KRE) focuses strictly on U.S. regional banks.
These funds offer distinct approaches to the financial sector. The State Street fund targets a domestic niche that's sensitive to U.S. interest rate cycles and regional economic health, while the iShares fund diversifies across developed European markets -- giving investors access to global investment banks, diversified financials, and insurance companies operating under different regulatory and economic regimes.
Details
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from monthly returns over the available fund history (up to five years). The 1-year return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.
Source
Originally published at www.fool.com.
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