FSTA vs RSPS: Defensive ETF Showdown
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FSTA and RSPS: Two Consumer Staples ETFs for Defensive Investing
Fidelitys FSTA and Invescos RSPS are making waves in the defensive investing space. FSTA, with a minuscule 0.08% expense ratio and $1.5 billion in assets, offers a 2.2% dividend yield. RSPS, charging 0.40%, boasts a higher 2.9% yield. Over the past year, FSTA returned 1.48%, while RSPS dipped by 5.02%. Over five years, RSPS grew $1,000 to $1,150, surpassing FSTAs $949. Both have low volatility, with betas around 0.5.
FSTA tracks a broad index with 104 holdings, heavily weighted towards giants like Walmart, Costco, and Procter & Gamble. RSPS equal-weights 35 S&P 500 staples stocks, capping each at about 3%. FSTA is ideal for buy-and-hold investors comfortable with big-name concentration and low fees. RSPS attracts yield chasers seeking balanced exposure across mid-tier players, despite its higher cost.
In summary, choose FSTA for cheap, giant-driven defense or RSPS if higher income and even weighting suit your portfolio. Both provide recession-resistant sector exposure without the drama.
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