The State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF and the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF both target the U.S. consumer staples sector, but use different portfolio construction methods. Comparison includes cost, returns, risk, portfolio makeup, and trading characteristics to help investors choose. XLP has lower expense ratio, higher AUM, 1-yr return, beta, and growth over 5 years compared to RSPS. Both offer similar dividend yield. RSPS is more expensive on fees, but provides equal-weight exposure to 36 holdings in the consumer defensive sector. XLP is market-cap-weighted with a heavier tilt towards mega-cap companies. RSPS rebalances quarterly. XLP’s top holdings are Walmart, Costco Wholesale, and Procter & Gamble. RSPS has been operating for over 19 years, offering a seasoned approach. Both XLP and RSPS provide different approaches to investing in the consumer staples sector, appealing to different types of investors. RSPS offers an equal-weighted strategy, while XLP allocates by market cap to major industry players. XLP has a larger proportion of top holdings, providing greater liquidity and scale. RSPS, while smaller, offers more balanced exposure across industry players. The choice between XLP and RSPS depends on investor preference for exposure to major players or a more balanced approach. Before investing in Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust – Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF, consider analyst recommendations for the top 10 stocks to buy now. The Motley Fool Stock Advisor team identified stocks with potential for high returns, excluding RSPS. Stock Advisor has a total average return of 884%, outperforming the S&P 500. Check out the latest top 10 list and join an investing community for individual investors. *Stock Advisor returns as of February 14, 2026. Katie Brockman has no position in any mentioned stocks. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Costco Wholesale and Walmart. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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