The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) and iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (KXI) both track the consumer staples sector. KXI has a higher one-year total return than IYK, but a slightly deeper five-year drawdown. IYK offers a higher dividend yield and maintains a larger assets under management base. KXI holds nearly twice as many stocks, providing broader global staples exposure compared to IYK’s U.S. focus.

Both IYK and KXI target the consumer staples segment. IYK is built around U.S. staples giants, while KXI casts a wider net globally. Costs are nearly identical between the two, with KXI charging just slightly more in annual expenses. IYK’s yield is slightly higher, appealing to income-focused investors. KXI has outperformed IYK in recent performance, yield, and diversification.

In terms of metrics, IYK has a 0.38% expense ratio, 6.2% one-year return, 2.7% dividend yield, and $1.2 billion in assets under management. KXI has a 0.39% expense ratio, 11.2% one-year return, 2.2% dividend yield, and $908.7 million in assets under management.

KXI holds 96 global equities in the consumer staples sector, with top positions in Walmart Inc, Costco Wholesale Corp, and Philip Morris International Inc. IYK, on the other hand, is concentrated on the U.S. market with 54 holdings, including Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, and Philip Morris International Inc.

Income-oriented investors may favor IYK due to its higher dividend yield and exposure to the U.S. consumer market. Investors seeking international exposure may prefer KXI given its broader mix of global holdings. The comparison highlights differences in cost, risk, and portfolio makeup for those weighing home market focus versus international breadth.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: KXI Has More International Holdings, But IYK Has a Higher Dividend Yield