VDC vs. FSTA: Two Nearly Identical Consumer Staples ETFs -- Which One Should You Choose?

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:VDC) and Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (NYSEMKT:FSTA) both offer broad, low-cost exposure to U.S. consumer staples stocks, making them attractive choices for investors seeking stability and defensive characteristics for their portfolios. This comparison explores how the two stack up on cost, performance, risk, and underlying holdings to help investors decide which may better fit their goals.Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from daily returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.FSTA comes in slightly cheaper on fees, with an expense ratio one basis point lower than VDC. FSTA also offers a slightly higher dividend yield. VDC's much larger assets under management (AUM) reflects its longer history and broader investor base, though for most retail investors, the size difference has little practical impact.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool