The Invesco Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ) and the First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) both offer exposure to the U.S. food and beverage industry, with similar holdings counts. PBJ has a 1-yr return of 7.50% and a dividend yield of 1.62%, while FTXG has a 1-yr return of 6.87% and a dividend yield of 2.60%. PBJ and FTXG have nearly identical expenses, but FTXG offers a higher dividend yield. FTXG tracks a smart beta index focused on U.S. food and beverage companies, while PBJ holds 31 stocks across the sector.

PBJ has a 31% return over the last five years, while FTXG has fallen 6.94% over the same period. PBJ has a higher quarterly dividend payout, while FTXG has a higher dividend yield percentage. Top holdings for FTXG include PepsiCo, Archer-Daniels-Midland, and Mondelez International, while PBJ’s top holdings are Hershey, PepsiCo, and Sysco. Both ETFs can be valuable additions to a portfolio during economic downturns, as they provide essential goods to consumers. Consider all factors before investing in either fund.

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