State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) and iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (KXI) are two ETFs that cater to investors seeking consumer staples exposure. XLP focuses on major U.S. names, offering lower fees and a higher dividend yield of 2.7%. In comparison, KXI provides broader global exposure with a higher 1-year return of 11.2%. KXI holds 96 companies, including U.S. giants like Walmart and Costco, as well as international leaders like Nestle and Unilever. On the other hand, XLP’s 36-stock roster is strictly U.S.-based, providing targeted exposure to established U.S. staples companies like Walmart and Procter + Gamble. Investors should consider their investment goals and preferences when choosing between these two ETFs.
Read more at Yahoo Finance: XLP Focuses on Domestic Stocks, While KXI Offers International Exposure
