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Better Consumer Staples ETF: the iShares IYK vs. First Trust's Food and Beverage-Focused FTXGThe iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) emerges as the superior choice compared to First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) for most investors seeking defensive equity exposure. IYK offers broader sector diversification across consumer staples, healthcare, and basic materials with a lower 0.38% expense ratio, larger asset base ($1.4B), and stronger five-year returns ($1,364 vs $1,063 on $1,000 invested). FTXG provides a narrower food and beverage focus that may appeal only to investors seeking specialized sector exposure.The Motley Fool · Aug 29, 2026

Is iShares US Consumer Staples ETF a Better Buy Than Invesco Food & Beverage?The iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) outperforms the Invesco Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ) across multiple metrics, including a lower 0.38% expense ratio versus 0.61%, higher 2.6% dividend yield versus 1.3%, and superior 1-year returns of 8.9% versus -1.0%. With 53 diversified holdings across consumer staples, healthcare, and materials versus PBJ's 31 food and beverage-focused companies, IYK offers broader sector exposure and better long-term performance.The Motley Fool · Aug 11, 2026

Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy: Fidelity's FSTA or iShares' IYK?Fidelity's FSTA ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.08% compared to iShares' IYK at 0.38%, while delivering stronger five-year returns ($1,401 vs $1,370 on $1,000 invested). FSTA holds 104 stocks with pure consumer staples focus, whereas IYK holds 53 stocks with broader diversification including healthcare and basic materials. For most long-term investors, FSTA's lower costs and better performance make it the more practical choice, though IYK appeals to those seeking higher dividend yield (2.5% vs 2.2%) and sector diversification.The Motley Fool · Jul 31, 2026

First Trust (FTXG) Vs. iShares (IYK): Is a Food & Beverage Focus the Better ETF Option for Investors?A comparison of two defensive equity ETFs reveals that iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) outperforms First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) with lower expenses (0.38% vs 0.60%), higher 5-year returns ($1,364 vs $955 on $1,000 invested), and broader sector exposure. While FTXG offers a niche food and beverage focus, IYK's superior performance and lower costs make it the more attractive option for conservative investors.The Motley Fool · Jun 10, 2026

IYK vs. XLP: How These Consumer Staples ETFs Compare on Risk, Returns, and FeesXLP and IYK are both consumer staples ETFs offering similar dividend yields but differ significantly in cost, holdings, and performance. XLP charges a lower expense ratio (0.08% vs 0.38%), holds fewer stocks with pure consumer defensive focus, and has outperformed IYK over five years. IYK offers broader diversification with healthcare and materials exposure, lower volatility, and more holdings, but at a higher fee cost.The Motley Fool · Apr 2, 2026

Which Is the Better Consumer Staples ETF: Fidelity's FSTA or iShares' IYK?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 Motley Fool · Mar 27, 2026

Consumer Staples Showdown: Is Vanguard VDC or iShares IYK the Better Buy for Investors?A comparison of two consumer staples ETFs reveals that Vanguard VDC offers lower fees (0.09% vs 0.38%) and pure-play staples exposure with 104 holdings, while iShares IYK provides higher dividend yield (2.57% vs 2.10%) and more diversification with healthcare and materials exposure. VDC outperformed over 5 years, while IYK showed better 1-year returns. The choice depends on investor priorities: cost-conscious investors preferring pure staples exposure favor VDC, while those seeking diversification may prefer IYK.The Motley Fool · Feb 10, 2026

Why the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF Beats this Rival ETFThe iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) outperforms the First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) with broader diversification, lower fees (0.38% vs 0.60%), and stronger returns. IYK delivered 12.7% one-year and 6.9% five-year annualized returns compared to FTXG's 5.6% and 1.0%, making it the better choice for consumer staples exposure despite FTXG's slightly higher dividend yield.The Motley Fool · Feb 9, 2026

XLP Delivers Pure-Play Staples While IYK Adds Healthcare. Which Strategy Wins?The article compares two consumer staples ETFs: XLP offers pure-play exposure to consumer defensive stocks with a low 0.08% expense ratio and 36 holdings anchored by Walmart and Costco, while IYK provides broader diversification with 54 holdings including healthcare and basic materials at a higher 0.38% fee. XLP delivered stronger 5-year returns ($1,302 vs $1,222 on $1,000 invested) despite similar dividend yields, making it the more cost-efficient choice for defensive investors seeking pure sector exposure.The Motley Fool · Feb 7, 2026

IYK vs. PBJ: Blue-Chip Stability or Concentrated Food Bets?IYK (iShares US Consumer Staples ETF) outperforms PBJ (Invesco Food & Beverage ETF) with lower fees (0.38% vs 0.61%), higher dividend yield (2.6% vs 1.8%), and stronger 1-year returns (7.7% vs 0.7%). IYK offers broader diversification across consumer staples and healthcare, while PBJ's concentrated food and beverage focus exposed it to sector headwinds like rising ingredient costs and private-label competition.The Motley Fool · Jan 25, 2026

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