VDCETF

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 Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) is a low-cost, passively managed ETF with a 0.09% expense ratio and $8.01 billion in assets. With a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), it offers diversified exposure to 106 consumer staples companies including Walmart, Costco, and Coca-Cola. Year-to-date performance is up 14.13%, with a medium risk profile (beta of 0.49) and 2.06% dividend yield.

The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) offers low-cost, diversified exposure to the consumer staples sector with a 0.08% expense ratio and $1.39 billion in assets. The ETF has gained 8.98% year-to-date with a beta of 0.49, making it a medium-risk option. It carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold) and is compared to alternatives like Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund (VDC) and State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP).