VDC vs. PBJ: Is Broader Consumer Staples Exposure the Better Buy?

The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:VDC) and the Invesco Food & Beverage ETF (NYSEMKT:PBJ) both offer exposure to U.S. consumer staples companies, but their approaches and portfolios look quite different. This comparison explores each ETF’s fees, performance, risk, and holdings to help investors decide which may be a better fit for their goals.Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.VDC is significantly cheaper, with an expense ratio of 0.09%, compared to PBJ’s 0.61%. VDC also offers a higher dividend yield at 1.95%, while PBJ pays 1.61% -- a notable gap for income-focused investors.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool