FSTA vs. RSPS: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy Right Now?

2026-02-11 19:47:58 ET

The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (NYSEMKT:FSTA) and the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:RSPS) both target U.S. consumer staples stocks, but they take different approaches.

FSTA tracks a market-cap-weighted index, heavily favoring the sector’s largest players, while RSPS equally weights all S&P 500 consumer staples constituents. This comparison unpacks cost, returns, risk, and portfolio makeup to help investors weigh which approach aligns with their goals.

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