Why the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF Beats this Rival ETF
2026-02-09 11:50:06 ET
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.
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