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Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF

50.85 USD
-0.29
0.57%
Updated Aug 26, 1:31 PM EDT
1 day
-0.57%
5 days
-2.62%
1 month
-0.16%
3 months
-2.31%
6 months
-2.00%
Year to date
3.25%
1 year
-0.08%
5 years
31.80%
10 years
78.99%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,431 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

95% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 84 | Existing positions reduced: 43

68% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 32 | Existing positions closed: 19

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 191 [Q1] → 198 (+7) [Q2]

12% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $583M [Q1] → $511M (-$72M) [Q2]

18.67% less ownership

Funds ownership: 56.38% [Q1] → 37.71% (-18.67%) [Q2]

50% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q1] → 2 (-2) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FSTA.

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)?
The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) was launched on October 21, 2013, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.
Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
FSTA: Consumer Staples Dashboard For July
This article provides a top-down analysis of the consumer staples sector based on valuation, quality, and momentum metrics. Food, beverage, and household products industries are undervalued, while tobacco industry is notably overvalued and has the lowest quality score. FSTA ETF is a solid long-term equivalent to XLP, but XLP is preferable for trading, while RSPS offers lower concentration risk.
FSTA: Consumer Staples Dashboard For July
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 10/21/2013.
Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
FSTA: Not Sexy, But Fidelity's Consumer Staples ETF Is Outperforming The Market
Defensive sectors like consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare outperform during market volatility, offering income and stability. Consumer staples include essential products with inelastic demand, allowing companies to pass inflationary/tariff costs directly to consumers. A weak U.S. dollar is a strong tailwind. FSTA ETF's top holdings include Costco, Walmart, and Procter & Gamble, providing a diversified yet top-end concentrated exposure to leading consumer staples companies.
FSTA: Not Sexy, But Fidelity's Consumer Staples ETF Is Outperforming The Market
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
5 Sector ETFs That Beat the Market in April
Here, we highlight five ETFs from different corners of the stock market that have outperformed in April.
5 Sector ETFs That Beat the Market in April
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 10/21/2013.
Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)?
Neutral
ETF Trends
5 months ago
Consumer Staples ETFs: Defensive Strength in Uncertain Times
Consumer spending has been a strong point in the economy, but recent headwinds are building. The consumer discretionary sector has felt pressure due to recessionary concerns on top of pricing inflation from potential tariffs.
Consumer Staples ETFs: Defensive Strength in Uncertain Times
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
FSTA: Consumer Staples Dashboard For February
This article reports industry metrics in consumer staples, providing a top-down analysis of the sector. The household products and beverage industries are significantly undervalued, while tobacco has the worst value and quality scores. FSTA offers capital-weighted exposure in consumer staples, slightly outperforming XLP since 2013.
FSTA: Consumer Staples Dashboard For February
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
7 months ago
Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 10/21/2013.
Should You Invest in the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA)?
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
8 months ago
Forget Costco Stock: Buy These 3 ETFs Instead
We are officially into the busiest time on the shopping calendar.
Forget Costco Stock: Buy These 3 ETFs Instead
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