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Launched on December 16, 1998, the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.
XLP and FSTA offer identical expense ratios, delivering comparable cost advantages. FSTA provides broader diversification with roughly holdings compared to just over 30 for XLP.
As longtime advisors and investors know, sometimes it's not enough to simply keep an eye on what ETFs are currently available on the market. In fact, it's oftentimes crucial to monitor the funds that are being filed as well.
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Compare sector focus, portfolio concentration, and diversification strategies to see how these funds stack up for defensive investors.
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLP) is the default ticker investors reach for when they want a slice of the cereal aisle, the laundry detergent shelf, and the checkout counter inside one wrapper.
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The State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) offers a lower expense ratio and higher dividend yield than the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). VDC provides more diversified exposure with 103 holdings compared to XLP's 36 positions.