Is VDC or IYK the Stronger Consumer Staples ETF? Here's What Investors Need to Know.

The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:VDC) stands out for its lower costs and wider diversification, while the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:IYK) has posted somewhat better recent performance and a marginally higher yield.Both ETFs are designed to give exposure to the U.S. consumer staples sector, offering investors access to companies whose products are considered essential regardless of economic cycles. Here's how these two ETFs compare in terms of cost, diversification, and performance in this defensive corner of the market.Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool