RSPSETF

RSPS, an equal-weight consumer staples ETF launched in 2006, has gained 8.93% year-to-date with a 0.40% expense ratio. The fund holds 36 consumer staples stocks with top holdings including Kroger, Costco, and Philip Morris. While it offers diversified exposure, cheaper alternatives like VDC (0.09% expense ratio) and XLP (0.08% expense ratio) may be more attractive for cost-conscious investors.

The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (RSPS) is a passively managed fund with $426 million in assets and a 0.4% expense ratio. The ETF has underperformed with only 1.42% gains year-to-date and 0.23% over the past year, earning a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold).

The Consumer Staples sector is currently ranked 16th out of 16 Zacks sectors. Competitors like Vanguard Consumer Staples (VDC) and State Street Consumer Staples (XLP) offer lower expense ratios of 0.09% and 0.08% respectively.

Rising inflation, Fed uncertainty, and AI-related risks are driving market volatility in 2026. BlackRock downgraded U.S. equities to neutral stance. Investors are advised to adopt defensive strategies through quality, utility, and consumer staples ETFs to manage portfolio risk while maintaining long-term growth focus.