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This ETF is designed to replicate the investment returns generated by the MSCI USA IMI Consumer Staples 25/50 Index.

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.

The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) carries a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.08% compared to the 0.61% charged by Invesco Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ). PBJ maintains a concentrated portfolio of 31 holdings, while FSTA offers broader exposure with 98 positions.

These two low-cost defensive ETFs share many similarities, but one is clearly a more attractive buy.

Launched on October 21, 2013, the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.

Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF offers a lower expense ratio while Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF manages a much larger pool of assets. Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF has a longer historical track record having launched nearly a decade before its Fidelity counterpart.