AI Fatigue Setting In: ETFs That May Offer Respite

As AI fatigue rattles markets with sell-offs hitting trucking, logistics and real estate services, rotating into defensive ETFs becomes attractive.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 13, 2026

ETFs Worth Watching as Debt Pressures Continue to Build

With U.S. debt on track for new highs, investors should turn to defensive ETF strategies for stability.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 12, 2026

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

Looking for broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 12, 2000.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 10, 2026

Why the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF Beats this Rival ETF

The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF offers a larger portfolio with stronger one-year and five-year returns. The First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF provides a modestly higher yield but comes with higher fees and deeper drawdowns.

The Motley Fool • Feb 9, 2026

Consumer Staples Showdown: Is Vanguard VDC or iShares IYK the Better Buy for Investors?

IYK charges a higher expense ratio but offers a slightly higher dividend yield than VDC. VDC holds nearly double the number of stocks and has greater assets under management.

The Motley Fool • Feb 10, 2026

XLP Delivers Pure-Play Staples While IYK Adds Healthcare. Which Strategy Wins?

IYK charges a higher expense ratio and holds more stocks than XLP. IYK delivered a slightly stronger 1-year total return with a similar dividend yield.

The Motley Fool • Feb 7, 2026

ETFs to Play as Investors Chase Diversification Amid Tech Rout

From "software-mageddon" to rising AI capex pressuring Big Tech, diversification via defensive and global ETFs gains focus.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 6, 2026

Consider Consumer Staples ETFs Amid Bitcoin, Precious Metal Outflows

Holders of digital as well as tangible assets are feeling the pinch amid the recent slide in bitcoin and precious metals. Where can investors turn to for defensive positioning in the meantime?

ETF Trends • Feb 3, 2026

Defensive ETFs Beyond Gold: Where to Invest When Metals Cool

With gold and silver prices tumbling, discover defensive ETFs that help cushion portfolios beyond metals.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 2, 2026

FSTA vs. IYK: The Clash of Two Consumer Staple ETFs

FSTA charges a much lower expense ratio and holds nearly twice as many stocks as IYK. IYK has a slightly higher one-year return and dividend yield, but FSTA has shown stronger growth within the last five years.

The Motley Fool • Jan 26, 2026