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 • Dec 1, 2025

Which Consumer Staples ETF Reigns Supreme: VDC or FSTA?

VDC has a much larger asset base than FSTA. Both ETFs charge nearly identical expense ratios and offer similar dividend yields.

The Motley Fool • Dec 1, 2025

VDC vs. FSTA: Vanguard ETF Tops Fidelity on Size and Duration

Vanguard's VDC manages a much larger asset pool and has a longer track record than FSTA. Both ETFs deliver nearly identical sector exposure, performance, and dividend yields.

The Motley Fool • Nov 12, 2025

The Consumer Staples Select Staples Fund (XLP) Offers Higher Yield While Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) Holds More Stocks

XLP and FSTA both target U.S. consumer staples. However, XLP offers a higher yield and much greater assets under management.

The Motley Fool • Nov 3, 2025

FSTA: A Defensive Buy With Relatively Low Volatility

Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF is rated a buy for its stable, profitable top holdings and defensive sector positioning. FSTA offers low fees (0.08% expense ratio), a solid 2.21% dividend yield, and broad diversification compared to peer consumer staples ETFs. Key holdings—Walmart, Costco, and Procter & Gamble—demonstrate strong revenue, dividend growth, and resilience despite elevated valuations.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 20, 2025

FSTA: Consumer Staples Dashboard For October

Consumer staples sector shows improved value scores, while beverages remain the most undervalued subsector and tobacco the most overvalued one based on historical averages. Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF: an alternative to XLP with a broader portfolio, a tilt to growth and recent outperformance. Six stocks cheaper than their peers in October.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 16, 2025

Income Investors: Don't Stretch For Equity Yield

For investors looking for income through a multi-asset class approach, it might seem sensible to max out the dividend yield within the equity allocation. Yield-focused equity strategies may introduce regional and sector concentrations that can influence returns. Given the relatively attractive yields available in other asset classes, we think it makes more sense to design 'core-like' equity exposure within multi-asset income solutions.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 28, 2025

FSTA: Consumer Staples Dashboard For July

This article provides a top-down analysis of the consumer staples sector based on valuation, quality, and momentum metrics. Food, beverage, and household products industries are undervalued, while tobacco industry is notably overvalued and has the lowest quality score. FSTA ETF is a solid long-term equivalent to XLP, but XLP is preferable for trading, while RSPS offers lower concentration risk.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 17, 2025

FSTA: Not Sexy, But Fidelity's Consumer Staples ETF Is Outperforming The Market

Defensive sectors like consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare outperform during market volatility, offering income and stability. Consumer staples include essential products with inelastic demand, allowing companies to pass inflationary/tariff costs directly to consumers. A weak U.S. dollar is a strong tailwind. FSTA ETF's top holdings include Costco, Walmart, and Procter & Gamble, providing a diversified yet top-end concentrated exposure to leading consumer staples companies.

Seeking Alpha • May 8, 2025

5 Sector ETFs That Beat the Market in April

Here, we highlight five ETFs from different corners of the stock market that have outperformed in April.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 30, 2025