Fidelity vs. State Street: Which Consumer Staples ETF Stands Out?

State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF and Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF both offer ultra-low expense ratios of 0.08%. The SPDR ETF features a more concentrated portfolio of 36 stocks and a higher dividend yield of 2.6%.

The Motley Fool • Jun 17, 2026

Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)?

Launched on October 21, 2013, the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 9, 2026

VDC and FSTA Are Almost the Same Fund. Here's How to Choose Between Them.

Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF offers a lower expense ratio while Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF manages a much larger pool of assets. Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF has a longer historical track record having launched nearly a decade before its Fidelity counterpart.

The Motley Fool • Jun 8, 2026

Should Investors Raise Portfolio Allocations to Consumer Staples ETFs?

Consumer pessimism and market volatility may push investors toward defensive ETFs, strengthening the appeal of consumer staple funds.

Zacks Investment Research • May 19, 2026

FSTA Is Expensive, But A 'Good Watch'; Hold For Now

The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF is good for diversification, low costs, and competitive returns versus peers, despite high valuations. FSTA's top holdings, WMT, COST, and PG, drive sector performance and exhibit stable cash flows, robust dividend safety, and growth grades. The consumer staples sector trades at historically elevated valuations, justified by market demand for stability amid high global debt and persistent inflation.

Seeking Alpha • May 12, 2026

Retirees Are Quietly Using These 3 Consumer Staples ETFs as a Recession Shield

Consumer staples ETFs including State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP), Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC), and Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) all carry beta around 0.66-0.69, meaning they decline roughly two-thirds as much as the broader market during selloffs, preserving capital when growth stocks crater.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 22, 2026

VDC vs. FSTA: Two Nearly Identical Consumer Staples ETFs -- Which One Should You Choose?

VDC and FSTA track nearly identical portfolios of U.S. consumer staples stocks, with similar sector weights and top holdings. FSTA offers a similar expense ratio and dividend yield to VDC, but VDC has far greater assets under management.

The Motley Fool • Apr 2, 2026

FSTA vs. PBJ: Which Consumer Staples ETF Should You Buy?

FSTA charges a much lower expense ratio and sports a higher dividend yield than PBJ. PBJ delivered a stronger one-year return, while FSTA has a slightly deeper five-year max drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Apr 2, 2026

FSTA vs. RSPS: Two Paths to Consumer Staples Exposure

FSTA charges a much lower expense ratio and is significantly larger than RSPS RSPS offers a higher dividend yield, while FSTA has delivered stronger recent returns and shallower drawdowns FSTA holds over 100 stocks with a heavy tilt to mega-cap staples, while RSPS equally weights just 35 stocks in the sector

The Motley Fool • Apr 2, 2026

Which Is the Better Consumer Staples ETF: Fidelity's FSTA or iShares' IYK?

FSTA charges a much lower expense ratio but offers a slightly smaller dividend yield than IYK. FSTA delivered stronger 1-year and 5-year total returns, though it experienced a marginally deeper drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Mar 27, 2026