(KBWB)

Big banks??? earnings surge, resilient deal activity, and favorable valuations put focus on financial ETFs like XLF, VFH, KBWB and IYF.

Launched on November 1, 2011, the Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Financials - Banking segment of the equity market.

The Federal Reserve's July FOMC meeting came and passed precisely as expected: without any change to its benchmark effective federal funds rate (EFFR).

The record rally in equities churns on, with the latest batch of strong bank results helping fuel the market's forward momentum. Stocks suffered from whiplash to start the second quarter.

Invesco KBW Bank ETF has enjoyed stellar form lately, but cyclical headwinds have emerged. A softer lending environment is likely en route, and credit risk seems to be at an inflection point. Strong s...

Most U.S. banks raised their dividend payouts as top U.S. banks passed the Fed's stress test with strong capital. Play ETFs like KBWB, XLF and VFH.

KBWB hit a 52-week high with a 42.5% surge from its low, fueled by upbeat dividend hikes from top U.S. banks.