Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) and State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) are both U.S. consumer staples funds with similar objectives but differ in portfolio breadth, yield, and concentration. XLP has a higher dividend yield and is more concentrated, while VDC offers broader exposure and stronger growth. XLP is slightly more affordable on fees and has a larger AUM compared to VDC. Both funds track indexes and have similar drawdowns over five years. Investors looking for income may prefer XLP, while those bullish on retail stocks may lean towards VDC. Both funds offer solid diversification and performance with low expense ratios.

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