Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETFFSTA
FSTA
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
136% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 26 | Existing positions closed: 11
11% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 68 | Existing positions reduced: 61
7% more funds holding
Funds holding: 179 [Q4 2024] → 191 (+12) [Q1 2025]
6% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $550M [Q4 2024] → $583M (+$33M) [Q1 2025]
1.18% more ownership
Funds ownership: 55.2% [Q4 2024] → 56.38% (+1.18%) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q4 2024] → 4 (+0) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FSTA.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month 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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month 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.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 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.
Neutral
ETF Trends
3 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 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.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 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.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
6 months ago
Forget Costco Stock: Buy These 3 ETFs Instead
We are officially into the busiest time on the shopping calendar.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
FSTA: Consumer Staples Dashboard For November
This article provides a top-down analysis of the consumer staples sector, focusing on fundamental metrics. The consumer staples sector as a whole is close to its 11-year averages in valuation metrics. Household products and the beverage industry are undervalued relative to the baseline, while tobacco has the worst value and quality scores.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 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.
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