SPDR S&P REGIONAL BANKING (KRE) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to SPDR S&P REGIONAL BANKING (KRE) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of KRE during the latest reporting period was Muhlenkamp & Co, which increased its reported KRE position by approximately $10.18M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in KRE exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward SPDR S&P REGIONAL BANKING (KRE). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $28.97M in reported KRE exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in SPDR S&P REGIONAL BANKING's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 24,600 | 141,900 | $9,244,785 |
| Q1 2026 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 17,000 | 176,119 | $11,474,153 |
| Q4 2025 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 37,500 | 159,119 | $10,312,502 |
| Q3 2025 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 121,619 | 121,619 | $7,698,483 |
| Q3 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 93,900 | 132,100 | $8,361,930 |
| Q3 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 43,900 | 52,000 | $2,172 |
| Q2 2023 | Muhlenkamp & Co | Buy | 249,235 | 249,235 | $10,176,265 |
| Q2 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 109,600 | 114,300 | $6,640 |
| Q2 2022 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 16 | 3,200 | $186 |
| Q1 2022 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 2,760 | 3,184 | $219 |
| Q4 2021 | Matrix Private Capital Group | Buy | 424 | 424 | $30 |
| Q4 2020 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 86,156 | 86,156 | $4,476 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 34,900 | 34,900 | $1,865 |
Frequently asked questions about KRE activity
Which institutional owners are buying KRE?
Institutional owners buying KRE include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in KRE activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in KRE compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to SPDR S&P REGIONAL BANKING (KRE) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in KRE increasing?
Institutional interest in KRE can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.