Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF

FSTA

Market cap $1.35B

Overview Fund Activity

51.40 USD

+0.56

1.1%

At close Updated Sep 17, 12:08 PM EDT

1 day

1.1%

5 days

0.86%

1 month

-0.6%

3 months

1.12%

6 months

1.7%

Year to date

4.37%

1 year

0.16%

5 years

34.03%

10 years

77.61%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

–

Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

100% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 86 | Existing positions reduced: 43

68% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 32 | Existing positions closed: 19

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 191 [Q1] → 200 (+9) [Q2]

12% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $583M [Q1] → $514M (-$69.2M) [Q2]

18.46% less ownership

Funds ownership: 56.38% [Q1] → 37.92% (-18.46%) [Q2]

50% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q1] → 2 (-2) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Income Investors: Don't Stretch For Equity Yield

For investors looking for income through a multi-asset class approach, it might seem sensible to max out the dividend yield within the equity allocation. Yield-focused equity strategies may introduce regional and sector concentrations that can influence returns. Given the relatively attractive yields available in other asset classes, we think it makes more sense to design 'core-like' equity exposure within multi-asset income solutions.

Income Investors: Don't Stretch For Equity Yield

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 October 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)?

FSTA: Consumer Staples Dashboard For July

This article provides a top-down analysis of the consumer staples sector based on valuation, quality, and momentum metrics. Food, beverage, and household products industries are undervalued, while tobacco industry is notably overvalued and has the lowest quality score. FSTA ETF is a solid long-term equivalent to XLP, but XLP is preferable for trading, while RSPS offers lower concentration risk.

FSTA: Consumer Staples Dashboard For July

Zacks Investment Research

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

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

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

FSTA: Not Sexy, But Fidelity's Consumer Staples ETF Is Outperforming The Market

Defensive sectors like consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare outperform during market volatility, offering income and stability. Consumer staples include essential products with inelastic demand, allowing companies to pass inflationary/tariff costs directly to consumers. A weak U.S. dollar is a strong tailwind. FSTA ETF's top holdings include Costco, Walmart, and Procter & Gamble, providing a diversified yet top-end concentrated exposure to leading consumer staples companies.

FSTA: Not Sexy, But Fidelity's Consumer Staples ETF Is Outperforming The Market

Zacks Investment Research

5 Sector ETFs That Beat the Market in April

Here, we highlight five ETFs from different corners of the stock market that have outperformed in April.

5 Sector ETFs That Beat the Market in April

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)?

Consumer Staples ETFs: Defensive Strength in Uncertain Times

Consumer spending has been a strong point in the economy, but recent headwinds are building. The consumer discretionary sector has felt pressure due to recessionary concerns on top of pricing inflation from potential tariffs.

Consumer Staples ETFs: Defensive Strength in Uncertain Times

FSTA: Consumer Staples Dashboard For February

This article reports industry metrics in consumer staples, providing a top-down analysis of the sector. The household products and beverage industries are significantly undervalued, while tobacco has the worst value and quality scores. FSTA offers capital-weighted exposure in consumer staples, slightly outperforming XLP since 2013.

FSTA: Consumer Staples Dashboard For February

Zacks Investment Research

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

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

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

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