Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF
FSTA

$50.82

0.24%

Market Cap: $1.18B

0

Funds holding %

of 6,710 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

0.71% more ownership

Funds ownership: 37.34% [Q1] → 38.05% (+0.71%) [Q2]

3% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $415M [Q1] → $403M (-$11.4M) [Q2]

7% less funds holding

Funds holding: 160 [Q1] → 149 (-11) [Q2]

27% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 46 | Existing positions reduced: 63

44% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 14 | Existing positions closed: 25

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FSTA.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about FSTA published over the past 30 days

FSTA: Valuation Still Expensive

FSTA's portfolio is defensive with a low expense ratio but has underperformed the S&P 500 due to slower revenue growth in consumer staples. The fund is concentrated in large-cap, economically resilient stocks, offering lower volatility and better downside protection during market turmoil. Despite its stability, FSTA's earnings growth is projected to lag behind the broader market, with valuations currently near historical highs.

FSTA: Valuation Still Expensive

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)?

The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) was launched on 10/21/2013, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.

Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)?

Zacks Investment Research

Consumer Staples ETF (FSTA) Hits New 52-Week High

Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF FSTA is probably on the radar for investors seeking momentum. The fund just hit a 52-week high and has moved up 27.43% from its 52-week low price of $40.28/share.

Consumer Staples ETF (FSTA) Hits New 52-Week High

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Playing Defense

When markets correct, it is a good time to revisit which equity market sectors are “defensive” themes. Certain products and services are nondiscretionary in nature that we cannot live without.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Playing Defense

U.S. Retail Earnings Update - August 13, 2024

To date, 145 of the 199 companies in our Retail/Restaurant Index have reported their EPS results for Q2 2024, representing 73% of the index. The blended revenue growth estimate for the 199 companies in this index is 3.5% for Q2 2024. Home Depot reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings and revenue.

U.S. Retail Earnings Update - August 13, 2024

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)?

Looking for broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market? You should consider the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 10/21/2013.

Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)?

FSTA: Consumer Staples Dashboard For June

Monthly article series with industry metrics in consumer staples. The sector is close to its 11-year averages in valuation, but the household products industry is significantly undervalued. Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF is an equivalent to XLP for long-term investors.

FSTA: Consumer Staples Dashboard For June

Zacks Investment Research

FOMO Rally Gains Momentum? ETF Strategies to Play

Per the legendary investor John Hussman -- famous for predicting the 2000 and 2008 crashes, the latest stock rally is ingrained in the extreme fear of missing out. This FOMO rally may fizzle if the consensus view starts changing and valuation gets too ripe.

FOMO Rally Gains Momentum? ETF Strategies to Play

Zacks Investment Research

Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 10/21/2013.

Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)?

Zacks Investment Research

Consumer Staples ETF (FSTA) Hits New 52-Week High

Fidelity Consumer Staples MSCI ETF FSTA is probably on the radar for investors seeking momentum. The fund just hit a 52-week high and moved up 18.52% from its 52-week low price of $40.28/share.

Consumer Staples ETF (FSTA) Hits New 52-Week High

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