An index that tracks the stock performance of U.S. regional banks listed on Nasdaq, compiled by banking research firm KBW together with Nasdaq. It matters to investors because it acts like a single thermometer for the regional banking sector—showing whether the group is generally heating up or cooling off—so it’s used as a benchmark to compare bank stocks, to build funds or ETFs, and to gauge sector-level risk and opportunity.
index ticker: krxfinancial
KRX is the market code for the Korea Exchange, the main stock exchange in South Korea, used to tag indexes, listings and market data that originate from that venue. Knowing that a ticker or index is labeled KRX tells investors where a security trades, what currency and trading hours apply, and what local rules and liquidity to expect — like knowing a store’s neighborhood before you shop.
A modified market capitalization weighted index is a list of stocks where each company’s weight is based on its size (share price times number of shares) but adjusted by rules that limit or boost those weights so no single company or sector dominates. Think of a recipe where you scale ingredients by size but slightly tweak amounts so one strong flavor doesn’t overpower the dish. For investors, these adjustments change diversification, risk and returns compared with a pure size-weighted index and affect how funds that track the index must buy and sell stocks.
thriftsfinancial
Thrifts are banks focused on taking customer deposits and making consumer and mortgage loans, similar to neighborhood savings accounts that also help people buy homes. They matter to investors because their profits depend heavily on interest rates, local housing markets and loan performance, so changes in rates or housing conditions can quickly affect their earnings and the safety of deposit-backed investments.
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GREEN BAY, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE: NIC) (“Nicolet”) announced it had been added to the KBW Nasdaq Regional Bank Index (Index Ticker: KRX) as part of its first quarter 2026 index rebalancing.
“It is an honor to be included in the KBW Nasdaq Regional Bank Index,” said Mike Daniels, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nicolet. “This recognition represents another significant milestone in our 25‑year journey, which began with a single office in downtown Green Bay and has grown into a leading community banking franchise across the Upper Midwest, with more than $15 billion in assets and 100 locations. Given that Nicolet has never completed a traditional initial public offering or raised capital in the public markets, this achievement is particularly meaningful. I am deeply grateful to our employees, directors, customers, and the communities we serve, as well as to KBW and Nasdaq for this recognition.”
The KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index is a modified market capitalization weighted index designed to track the performance of U.S. regional banks and thrifts that are publicly traded in the U.S. The compilation, maintenance, and calculation of the KRX Index are the responsibility of Nasdaq and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF). For more information on the KBW Nasdaq Regional BankingIndex, please visit kbw.com.
About Nicolet Bankshares, Inc.
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Nicolet National Bank, a growing, full-service, community bank providing services ranging from commercial, agricultural and consumer banking to wealth management and retirement plan services. Founded in Green Bay in 2000, Nicolet National Bank operates branches primarily in Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, and Minnesota. More information can be found at www.nicoletbank.com.
