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Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF

49.97 USD
-0.26
0.52%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
49.80
-0.17
0.34%
1 day
-0.52%
5 days
-3.42%
1 month
-0.64%
3 months
-1.71%
6 months
4.34%
Year to date
10.72%
1 year
14.53%
5 years
32.37%
10 years
67.80%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

120% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 22 | Existing positions closed: 10

35% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 65 | Existing positions reduced: 48

15% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $410M [Q2] → $473M (+$63M) [Q3]

8% more funds holding

Funds holding: 152 [Q2] → 164 (+12) [Q3]

1.96% more ownership

Funds ownership: 38.69% [Q2] → 40.65% (+1.96%) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

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

Financial journalist opinion

Positive
24/7 Wall Street
3 weeks ago
Forget Costco Stock: Buy These 3 ETFs Instead
We are officially into the busiest time on the shopping calendar.
Forget Costco Stock: Buy These 3 ETFs Instead
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
FSTA: Consumer Staples Dashboard For November
This article provides a top-down analysis of the consumer staples sector, focusing on fundamental metrics. The consumer staples sector as a whole is close to its 11-year averages in valuation metrics. Household products and the beverage industry are undervalued relative to the baseline, while tobacco has the worst value and quality scores.
FSTA: Consumer Staples Dashboard For November
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
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)?
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
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
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
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)?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
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
Neutral
ETF Trends
4 months ago
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
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
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
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
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)?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
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
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