The Consumer Staples Select Staples Fund (XLP) Offers Higher Yield While Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) Holds More Stocks

Both the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (NYSEMKT:FSTA) and The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEMKT:XLP) aim to track the performance of leading U.S. consumer staples companies. While their sector focus is similar, they differ in portfolio breadth, size, and yield, making this a nuanced comparison for investors interested in defensive equities.FSTA's beta is 0.67, while XLP's is 0.62 -- meaning both funds are less volatile than the broader market.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool