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Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF
As of May 30, 2026 at 09:10 UTC
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5 articlesFSTA and RSPS offer different approaches to consumer staples ETF investing. FSTA charges a lower expense ratio (0.08% vs 0.40%), has significantly larger assets under management ($1.5B vs $253.2M), and concentrates heavily in mega-cap stocks like Walmart and Costco. RSPS equally weights 35 stocks, offering higher dividend yield (2.9% vs 2.2%) and broader sector exposure. FSTA delivered stronger recent returns (1.48% vs -5.02% over 1 year) with shallower drawdowns, making it the simpler default choice, while RSPS appeals to income-focused investors seeking less concentration risk.
Fidelity's FSTA ETF offers a lower expense ratio (0.08% vs 0.38%) and stronger 1-year and 5-year returns compared to iShares' IYK, though with slightly lower dividend yield. FSTA focuses heavily on consumer defensive stocks with 104 holdings, while IYK provides broader diversification with healthcare exposure but at higher cost. FSTA is recommended for cost-conscious investors seeking retail sector exposure, while IYK suits those wanting broader diversification and higher yields.
The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) emerges as the superior choice compared to the First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) for consumer staples exposure. FSTA offers a significantly lower expense ratio (0.08% vs 0.60%), broader diversification with 97 holdings, and stronger performance across multiple timeframes, including a 110% 10-year return versus FTXG's lower returns. While FTXG provides a slightly higher dividend yield, this advantage is offset by its higher fees and concentrated portfolio of 31 food and beverage stocks.
The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) and Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) are nearly identical in performance and holdings, with both tracking similar baskets of consumer staples companies. FSTA offers a marginally lower expense ratio (0.08% vs 0.09%) and slightly higher dividend yield (2.18% vs 2.10%), while VDC provides greater liquidity with significantly larger assets under management ($9.1B vs $1.4B). Both funds delivered comparable one-year returns and risk profiles, making the choice dependent on investor priorities regarding fees, income, or trading volume.
The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (RSPS) offer different approaches to consumer staples exposure. FSTA uses market-cap weighting with lower fees (0.08% expense ratio) and larger assets ($1.4B), while RSPS employs equal weighting with higher fees (0.40%) but delivered stronger one-year returns (12.60% vs 8.73%). FSTA is better for cost-conscious long-term investors, while RSPS suits those seeking dividend income and reduced single-stock risk.