Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)
FSTA is a passive ETF by Fidelity tracking the investment results of the MSCI USA IMI Consumer Staples Index. FSTA launched on Oct 21, 2013 and has a 0.08% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US3160923039
316092303
Oct 21, 2013
North America (U.S.)
1x
MSCI USA IMI Consumer Staples Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
FSTA has an expense ratio of 0.08%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF had a return of 14.54% year-to-date (YTD) and 16.57% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF had an annualized return of 7.99%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.06%, indicating that Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
FSTA
14.54%
-0.09%
5.92%
16.57%
8.43%
7.99%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.34%
0.23%
8.53%
24.95%
13.01%
11.06%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FSTA, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.87% | 2.78% | 3.45% | -1.54% | 2.53% | -0.72% | 2.06% | 5.11% | 0.93% | -2.90% | 5.48% | 14.54% | |
| 2023 | -0.22% | -2.19% | 3.87% | 3.54% | -5.33% | 3.23% | 2.16% | -3.15% | -4.65% | -1.70% | 3.97% | 3.42% | 2.29% |
| 2022 | -2.01% | -0.96% | 1.80% | 1.85% | -4.28% | -2.60% | 3.47% | -1.54% | -8.38% | 9.41% | 5.94% | -3.16% | -1.72% |
| 2021 | -4.03% | -0.79% | 8.05% | 1.95% | 1.77% | -0.71% | 1.64% | 1.18% | -3.91% | 3.56% | -1.36% | 9.78% | 17.44% |
| 2020 | -0.11% | -7.99% | -5.91% | 6.86% | 1.71% | -0.15% | 6.91% | 4.91% | -1.83% | -2.33% | 7.73% | 2.04% | 10.96% |
| 2019 | 5.48% | 2.05% | 3.82% | 2.45% | -4.06% | 5.15% | 2.42% | 1.66% | 1.78% | -0.25% | 1.31% | 2.55% | 26.84% |
| 2018 | 1.63% | -7.69% | -0.75% | -3.91% | -1.28% | 4.49% | 3.72% | 0.59% | 0.62% | 2.08% | 1.75% | -9.06% | -8.49% |
| 2017 | 1.37% | 4.66% | -0.21% | 1.13% | 2.50% | -2.34% | 0.61% | -1.35% | -0.49% | -1.39% | 5.66% | 2.22% | 12.71% |
| 2016 | 0.11% | 0.42% | 4.68% | -1.23% | 0.93% | 5.07% | -0.52% | -0.46% | -1.64% | -0.81% | -3.89% | 3.22% | 5.65% |
| 2015 | -1.29% | 4.33% | -1.68% | -1.15% | 1.20% | -1.73% | 4.95% | -5.64% | 0.01% | 5.84% | -1.10% | 2.55% | 5.83% |
| 2014 | -5.26% | 3.73% | 2.31% | 2.77% | 2.06% | -0.19% | -3.32% | 4.62% | 0.49% | 3.45% | 5.49% | -0.78% | 15.82% |
| 2013 | 1.01% | 1.52% | 0.73% | 3.29% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 79, FSTA is among the top 21% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF provided a 2.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.21 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 7 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.21 | $1.19 | $1.01 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $0.93 | $0.92 | $0.83 | $0.79 | $0.87 | $0.66 | $0.12 |
Dividend yield | 2.42% | 2.66% | 2.26% | 2.15% | 2.47% | 2.46% | 3.01% | 2.42% | 2.53% | 2.86% | 2.24% | 0.45% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $1.11 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $1.19 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $1.01 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $1.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $1.00 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.93 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.92 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.83 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.79 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.87 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.66 |
| 2013 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF was 25.13%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 99 trading sessions.
The current Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF drawdown is 3.91%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -25.13% | Feb 18, 2020 | 25 | Mar 23, 2020 | 99 | Aug 12, 2020 | 124 |
| -16.58% | Apr 21, 2022 | 118 | Oct 7, 2022 | 353 | Mar 6, 2024 | 471 |
| -15.8% | Jan 29, 2018 | 67 | May 3, 2018 | 240 | Apr 17, 2019 | 307 |
| -10.05% | Aug 6, 2015 | 14 | Aug 25, 2015 | 41 | Oct 22, 2015 | 55 |
| -9.03% | Jul 18, 2016 | 97 | Dec 1, 2016 | 54 | Feb 21, 2017 | 151 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF volatility is 2.89%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.