Consumer Staples ETFs: XLP Focuses on Domestic Stocks, While KXI Offers International Exposure

State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLP) stands out for its lower cost and higher yield, while iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:KXI) offers broader global exposure and a higher 1-year return as of Jan. 9, 2026.XLP and KXI both target the consumer staples sector, but XLP keeps its focus on major U.S. names, whereas KXI includes companies from around the world. This comparison unpacks how each ETF’s cost, performance, risk, and holdings stack up for investors considering a defensive allocation.Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool