The Best Consumer Staples Equities ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Consumer Staples Equities ETFs.
Consumer Staples Equities ETFs are exchange-traded funds that invest in a diversified portfolio of companies that operate in the consumer staples sector. The consumer staples sector includes companies that produce and sell essential goods and services such as food, beverages, personal care products, and household products. These companies tend to be less sensitive to changes in economic conditions and consumer spending as they produce goods and services considered necessities.
Consumer staples ETFs tend to be less sensitive to changes in economic conditions, as consumer staples companies tend to be less affected by changes in consumer spending and disposable income. As a result, they are generally considered less risky than the overall market, as the performance of consumer staples companies can be less dependent on the economy's overall health. However, they also have the potential for lower returns.
- Number of ETFs
- 13
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.42%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 1.95%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 2.82%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 12 / 100
The Best Consumer Staples Equities ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Equal Weight Canadian Groceries & Staples... | Consumer Staples Equities | Nov 6, 2024 | 0.35% | -2.76% | — | 0.27% | 9 | ||||||||
| BMO Global Consumer Staples Hedged to CAD Index ET... | Consumer Staples Equities | Apr 3, 2017 | 0.40% | 1.18% | — | 2.17% | 7 | ||||||||
| Global X Equal Weight U.S. Groceries & Staples Ind... | Consumer Staples Equities | Apr 21, 2025 | 0.25% | 10.82% | — | 0.94% | 29 | ||||||||
| iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF | Consumer Staples Equities | Apr 12, 2011 | 0.61% | 1.77% | 9.62% | 0.68% | 17 |
Best Consumer Staples Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Consumer Staples Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are XLP (15) and VDC (15).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | 15 | 15.07B | Dec 1998 | |
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 15 | 9.50B | Jan 2004 | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF | 15 | 1.57B | Jun 2000 | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 14 | 1.44B | Oct 2013 | |
| iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF | 13 | 1.00B | Sep 2006 |
Best-Performing Consumer Staples Equities ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Consumer Staples Equities ETFs is VDC (6.40%).
Across the lineup, Consumer Staples Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 2.82% and an average 5-year return of 3.35%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 6.40% | 9.50B | Jan 2004 | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 6.30% | 1.44B | Oct 2013 | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF | 6.00% | 1.57B | Jun 2000 | |
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | 5.88% | 15.07B | Dec 1998 | |
| iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF | 3.95% | 1.00B | Sep 2006 |
Lowest-Cost Consumer Staples Equities ETFs
The top Consumer Staples Equities ETFs is FSTA (0.08%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.42%, Consumer Staples Equities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.44B | Oct 2013 | |
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | 0.08% | 15.07B | Dec 1998 | |
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 0.09% | 9.50B | Jan 2004 | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Staples ETF | 0.25% | — | Jul 2025 | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF | 0.29% | 33.14M | Apr 2010 |
Highest-Yield Consumer Staples Equities ETFs
The top Consumer Staples Equities ETFs is FXG (2.83%).
Across the lineup, Consumer Staples Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.95%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund | 2.83% | 218.67M | May 2007 | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF | 2.82% | 230.60M | Nov 2006 | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF | 2.73% | 22.20M | Sep 2016 | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF | 2.63% | 1.57B | Jun 2000 | |
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | 2.61% | 15.07B | Dec 1998 |
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