Bank ETFs Lower on Reports of Mortgage Settlement Offer | Page 2 of 2 | ETF Trends

The fund is sitting just above its 200-day moving average as bank stocks lag the overall market.

“While investor expectations have been scaled back since first-quarter earnings, the slow economic recovery will likely keep valuations in check at least over the near-term,” said Sterne Agee analysts. “Moreover, we believe that the legacy mortgage issues and investor sensitivity to persistent headline risk will continue to weigh.” [Citigroup, Mortgage Woes Drag Down Financial ETFs]

SPDR KBW Bank ETF