VDC vs. FTXG: Which Defensive ETF Is the Better Buy?

VDC carries a significantly lower expense ratio than FTXG. VDC holds over 100 securities, while FTXG maintains a concentrated portfolio of 30 stocks.

The Motley Fool • Jul 28, 2026

PBJ vs. FTXG: How Have These Two Food & Beverage ETFs Stacked Up Against One Another (And the S&P 500?)

Invesco Food & Beverage ETF manages significantly more assets and has a longer operational history than First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF provides a higher dividend yield but has experienced greater historical volatility Both funds concentrate heavily on the consumer defensive sector and share identical holdings counts

The Motley Fool • Jul 13, 2026

Mid-Year 2026 U.S. Retail/Restaurant Outlook

The LSEG Retail/Restaurant Index reported Q1 2026 earnings growth of 27.2%. Retail earnings in the first quarter of 2026 received a significant boost from a historic tax refund season, reinforcing consumer spending at a time when the labor market remained resilient. Q2 2026 earnings are currently expected to mark the weakest growth rate of the year, with consensus forecasts calling for a gradual improvement during the second half of the year.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 7, 2026

Bet on Fourth of July Celebrations With These ETFs

July 4 travel is set to stay strong despite inflation and high gas prices. These ETFs could benefit from holiday spending trends.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 2, 2026

iShares vs. First Trust ETFs: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy and Hold?

iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF provides exposure to a broader array of 54 holdings compared to the more concentrated 30 positions found in First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF The iShares fund carries a lower expense ratio of 0.38% and has significantly larger assets under management at $1.3 billion compared to the $22.9 million held by the First Trust fund First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF offers a higher dividend yield of 2.80% but has experienced a steeper maximum drawdown of 21.7% over the last five years

The Motley Fool • Jun 23, 2026

From Field to Shelf: The ETF Response to Volatile Food Prices

As we venture toward the halfway point of 2026, the headline narrative for consumer food prices is one of stabilizing moderation. However, this masks a sharp structural divergence under the surface that potentially has implications for ETFs tracking different cross-sections of the consumer food space.

ETF Trends • Jun 18, 2026

FTXG vs. PBJ: Same Pantry, Same Fee, but the 5-Year Returns Tell a Different Story

Invesco Food & Beverage ETF has provided higher total returns over the last five years compared to First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF. First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF offers a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield.

The Motley Fool • Jun 8, 2026

FSTA vs. FTXG: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy?

FSTA offers a much lower expense ratio and greater diversification than FTXG. FSTA has posted stronger recent returns and a shallower five-year drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Mar 26, 2026

Hungry to Grow Your Portfolio? These Food & Beverage ETFs May Help

FTXG charges a nearly identical fee to PBJ but offers a higher dividend yield. PBJ has a significantly higher five-year return.

The Motley Fool • Feb 15, 2026

XLP vs. FTXG: The Clash of Consumer Staple ETFs

XLP has nearly doubled FTXG's price return within the last 12 months. FTXG has lagged compared to XLP in both recent returns and five-year growth.

The Motley Fool • Feb 15, 2026