Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK)?

The iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was launched on June 12, 2000, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 11, 2025

Consumer Staple ETFs to Watch Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

Amid inflation and consumer trade-down trends, XLP emerges as a defensive ETF for stability-focused investors.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 11, 2025

IYK vs. XLP: Top Holdings Could Make the Difference

IYK charges a higher expense ratio but covers more holdings and includes limited healthcare exposure XLP offers a slightly higher dividend yield and greater assets under management IYK has delivered stronger five-year growth, while both funds show similar drawdowns over five years

The Motley Fool • Dec 2, 2025

The State Street Consumer Staples ETF Offers Sharper Focus and Lower Costs Than The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF

State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF charges a much lower expense ratio and claims higher assets under management than iShares US Consumer Staples ETF. The State Street ETF has a slightly higher dividend yield, but both funds posted negative one-year returns as of Nov. 28, 2025.

The Motley Fool • Dec 1, 2025

Is VDC or IYK the Stronger Consumer Staples ETF? Here's What Investors Need to Know.

The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF offers a lower expense ratio and broader diversification than the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF. IYK has slightly outperformed VDC over the past year and five years, with a marginally smaller maximum drawdown.

The Motley Fool • Dec 1, 2025

Stay Ahead of Market Turmoil With These ETFs

With stocks sliding, volatility spiking and bubble concerns mounting, investors need a defensive game plan. These ETFs can help you navigate the turbulence.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 18, 2025

XLP vs. IYK: Which is the Better Consumer Staples ETF?

XLP comes with a much lower expense ratio and a slightly higher yield than IYK. IYK holds more stocks and mixes in some healthcare exposure, while XLP focuses entirely on consumer defensive names.

The Motley Fool • Nov 14, 2025

IYK: A Potential Fixed Income Replacement Vehicle

IYK is an ETF which provides investors with exposure to the U.S. consumer staples sector. IYK is somewhat concentrated in single name stock risk but is fairly diversified in terms of sub sector exposure. Consumer staples have historically underperformed the broader market but have experienced lower levels of volatility.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 4, 2025

Kenvue's $48.7 Billion Sale Puts Consumer Staples ETFs Back In Vogue

Consumer staples ETFs, usually the quiet corner of the market, are suddenly in the spotlight. The $48.7 billion acquisition of Kenvue Inc. (NYSE:KVUE) by Kimberly-Clark Corp (NASDAQ:KMB) has stirred renewed interest in the sector, setting up a potential reshuffling of weightings across several big-name ETFs.

Benzinga • Nov 4, 2025

Don't Forget Defensive ETFs Even as Market Optimism Builds

As market optimism builds, investors may want to fortify portfolios with defensive ETFs like VTV, XLP and QUAL to weather potential volatility.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 4, 2025