Why the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF Beats this Rival ETF

The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEARCA:IYK) stands out for its size and higher recent returns, while the First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (NASDAQ:FTXG) focuses more narrowly on food and beverage companies, offers a slightly higher yield, and charges higher fees.Both IYK and FTXG give investors exposure to U.S. consumer staples, but they take different approaches. IYK delivers a broad basket spanning major household names, while FTXG narrows its focus to food and beverage firms, using a smart-beta index to shape its portfolio. This comparison highlights key differences in cost, performance, risk, and portfolio makeup.Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool