iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (KXI) belongs to the Consumer Staples Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with KXI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to KXI
KXI charges 0.39% annually. There are 7 ETFs in the Consumer Staples Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | 0.08% | 14.95B | Dec 1998 | KXI vs XLP | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.39B | Oct 2013 | KXI vs FSTA | |
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 0.09% | 9.20B | Jan 2004 | KXI vs VDC | |
| VanEck Consumer Staples TruSector ETF | 0.14% | 256.53K | Jun 2026 | KXI vs TRUO | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Staples ETF | 0.25% | — | Jul 2025 | KXI vs GXPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KXI
KXI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 32. There is 1 ETF in the Consumer Staples Equities category with a higher risk-adjusted rank, going as high as 33.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF | 33 | 1.42B | Jun 2000 | KXI vs IYK | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Staples ETF | 30 | — | Jul 2025 | KXI vs GXPS | |
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | 27 | 14.95B | Dec 1998 | KXI vs XLP | |
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 27 | 9.20B | Jan 2004 | KXI vs VDC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 27 | 1.39B | Oct 2013 | KXI vs FSTA |
Top Performing KXI Alternatives (YTD)
KXI is at 8.30% YTD. There are 9 ETFs in the Consumer Staples Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 19.62%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF | 19.62% | 38.73M | Apr 2010 | KXI vs PSCC | |
| WEBs Consumer Staples XLP Defined Volatility ETF | 15.21% | — | Jul 2025 | KXI vs DVXP | |
| Invesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETF | 14.47% | 84.71M | Oct 2006 | KXI vs PSL | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF | 12.81% | 1.42B | Jun 2000 | KXI vs IYK | |
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | 10.87% | 14.95B | Dec 1998 | KXI vs XLP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KXI
KXI has 13.06% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Consumer Staples Equities category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 13.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF | 13.08% | 107.76M | Jun 2005 | KXI vs PBJ | |
| Invesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETF | 13.66% | 84.71M | Oct 2006 | KXI vs PSL | |
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 13.79% | 9.20B | Jan 2004 | KXI vs VDC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 13.81% | 1.39B | Oct 2013 | KXI vs FSTA | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF | 13.86% | 1.42B | Jun 2000 | KXI vs IYK |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KXI
KXI has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.24%. There are 5 ETFs in the Consumer Staples Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Staples ETF | -9.20% | — | Jul 2025 | KXI vs GXPS | |
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | -9.28% | 9.20B | Jan 2004 | KXI vs VDC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | -9.29% | 1.39B | Oct 2013 | KXI vs FSTA | |
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | -9.69% | 14.95B | Dec 1998 | KXI vs XLP | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF | -10.14% | 24.03M | Sep 2016 | KXI vs FTXG |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.11% | 99.95B | May 2020 | KXI vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.22% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | KXI vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 67.84% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | KXI vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 869.20B | May 2000 | KXI vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 13.39% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | KXI vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | -3.49% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | KXI vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -18.72% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | KXI vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.16% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | KXI vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 18.79% | 80.11B | May 2000 | KXI vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 11.28% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | KXI vs ACWI |
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Investors most often compare KXI with RXI, FXG, VCSAX. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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