Consumer Staples Showdown: Is FSTA or RSPS the Better Buy Right Now?

2026-02-08 17:21:03 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 their approaches lead to distinct results.

This comparison breaks down how their fees, returns, risk, liquidity, and holdings stack up for investors looking to access this defensive sector.

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