Can Regional Banks Outperform Large Institutions As Fed Rate Cuts Loom? 'Small Banks Are Plenty Cheap,' But...
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
As the Federal Reserve approaches potential interest-rate cuts, regional banks, tracked by the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE), have shown recent outperformance compared to larger banks, tracked by the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF). Despite a favorable short-term outlook for regional banks, long-term prospects still favor large banks due to regulatory and policy advantages.
August 27, 2024 | 3:32 pm
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The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) is up 18% YTD, outperforming regional banks. Long-term prospects favor large banks due to potential regulatory easing and macroeconomic advantages.
XLF has outperformed regional banks with an 18% YTD increase. Long-term advantages include potential regulatory easing and macroeconomic stability, making large banks more attractive despite short-term regional bank gains.
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The SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) has risen 9% YTD, showing short-term outperformance due to anticipated Fed rate cuts. However, it still hasn't recovered to pre-Silicon Valley Bank crisis levels.
KRE has shown a 9% increase YTD, driven by expectations of Fed rate cuts. The ETF's recent outperformance is linked to its sensitivity to interest-rate changes. Despite this, it remains below pre-crisis levels, indicating room for further growth.
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