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: KXI Charges Lower Fees, While FTXG Provides More Income

KXI is less expensive to own, significantly larger, and more diversified FTXG offers a higher dividend yield but holds a much narrower portfolio focused on U.S. food and beverage stocks KXI provides broader global exposure across nearly 100 holdings, which may reduce risk and concentration CEO says this is worth 18 Nvidias. Will this make the world's first trillionaire?

The Motley Fool • Jan 24, 2026

Invesco vs. iShares: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is Better for Investors, PBJ or KXI?

KXI is more globally diversified, with nearly 100 holdings, but has a slightly deeper five-year drawdown than PBJ, and a weaker five-year total return. PBJ charges a higher expense ratio and focuses on U.S. food and beverage companies, while KXI covers the broader global consumer staples sector.

The Motley Fool • Jan 19, 2026

Vanguad vs. iShares: Which Consumer Staples ETF Reigns Supreme, VDC or KXI?

KXI charges a higher fee but offers broader global exposure than VDC. VDC delivered stronger five-year growth, while KXI outpaced over the latest year.

The Motley Fool • Jan 20, 2026

KXI vs. IYK: KXI Has More International Holdings, But IYK Has a Higher Dividend Yield

KXI has delivered a higher one-year total return than IYK but with a slightly deeper five-year drawdown IYK offers a higher dividend yield and maintains a larger assets under management (AUM) base KXI holds nearly twice as many stocks, providing broader global staples exposure compared to IYK's U.S. focus CEO says this is worth 18 Nvidias. Will this make the world's first trillionaire?

The Motley Fool • Jan 17, 2026

I'd Avoid iShares Consumer Staples ETF Right Now

When market volatility picks up, investors typically flock to consumer staples ETFs for defensive characteristics and steady dividends.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 15, 2026

3 Dividend ETFs to Buy and Hold for Life if the Market Crashes

Dividend ETFs may be the best investment you can make today.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 11, 2025

3 BlackRock ETFs to Buy Before 2026 (Over 16% Yield!)

Interest rate cuts are finally materializing, and growth is expected to slow, with 2026 expected to be a policy transition year.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 1, 2025

KXI: Consumer Staples Dashboard For November

Beverage, food, household products, and personal care subsectors are undervalued relative to 11-year averages, while tobacco remains the least attractive in value and quality. iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF provides international exposure to consumer staples, still having 60% of assets in U.S. companies and 20% in Walmart and Costco. Five stocks were cheaper than their peers in November.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 18, 2025

If the AI Bubble Bursts, Here Are Some Defensive ETFs to Consider

As AI-fueled gains spark bubble warnings, investors are eyeing defensive ETFs in consumer staples, utilities and healthcare for safety.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 9, 2025