The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) offers broad sector coverage at a low cost, while the First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) targets food and beverage companies with higher expenses and yields. VDC has a 0.09% expense ratio, 12.06% 1-year return, and $9.05 billion AUM, whereas FTXG has a 0.60% expense ratio, 9.78% 1-year return, and $17.89 million AUM.

FTXG focuses on the food and beverage industry with 31 stocks and top holdings in PepsiCo, Archer-Daniels-Midland, and Mondelez. VDC tracks a broader consumer staples basket with top stocks like Walmart, Costco, and Procter & Gamble. VDC offers over 100 holdings for better diversification, while FTXG has 31 stocks.

Investors seeking exposure to stable consumer staples can choose between VDC and FTXG. VDC excels with higher returns, lower expenses, and greater liquidity due to its substantial assets under management. On the other hand, FTXG appeals to those wanting to focus on the food and beverage sector with a higher dividend yield.

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