In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes companies that have been identified as Consumer Staples companies by the GICS®. It is non-diversified.

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund stands out as a defensive play amid clear signs of a slowing U.S. economy and rising unemployment. XLP's holdings - Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Costco, and Walmart - thrive as consumers shift spending from discretionary items to everyday essentials during downturns. Staples companies in XLP offer resilience through pricing power, steady demand, and reliable dividends.

XLP: Under Pressure, Why Investors Should Rotate Into Consumer Staples

Market risks are mounting, prompting investors to seek stability and protection through defensive ETFs.

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Launched on December 16, 1998, the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market.

Should You Invest in the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP)?

The Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF offers exposure to the consumer staples sector, known for defensive, steady performance and lower volatility, especially during market downturns or recessions. This ETF tends to underperform the S&P 500 and tech sectors during strong bull markets but shines when economic uncertainty rises. VDC's holdings are dominated by familiar, stable brands with reliable dividends, making it attractive for income-focused and risk-averse investors.

VDC: Vanguard Tackles The Popular, Low-Volatility Consumer Staples Sector Via This ETF

As the September effect looms over Wall Street, investors should eye defensive ETFs like consumer staples, gold and dividends to cushion volatility.

September Effect and ETFs: What Lies Ahead for Investors?

Global population is set to peak and decline by the 2050s-2080s, driven by irreversible fertility trends, impacting economies worldwide. Slowing and shrinking populations will lead to stagnating consumption, labor market mismatches, and reduced innovation, mirroring Japan and China's economic patterns. In a low-growth, low-inflation world, growth stocks and high-quality dividend payers—especially REITs—should outperform as capital chases scarce opportunities for growth and yield.

Peak Humans: The Megatrend No One Is Talking About (Yet)

Rising inflation and weakening sentiment are driving investors toward defensive consumer staple ETFs.

Here's Why It's Time to Revisit Consumer Staples ETFs

XLP is an ideal candidate for neutral options strategies due to its defensive nature, low volatility, and current near-fair valuation. With XLP's implied volatility at very low levels, a Calendar spread is an attractive neutral strategy right now. The Calendar spread offers very high potential ROI (up to ~255% in about one month) with limited risk, but requires careful management as its profit range is narrow.

XLP: An Ideal Candidate For A Neutral Strategy

This article provides a top-down analysis of the consumer staples sector based on valuation, quality, and momentum metrics. The beverage and food industries have good value scores, while tobacco has the least attractive fundamental metrics, despite strong momentum. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR® Fund ETF: fast facts on a consumer staples benchmark.

XLP: Consumer Staples Dashboard For August

Comparing the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) to the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) is a popular way to measure the strength of the consumer.

Consumer Strength Signal Flashing Short-Term Caution Sign

As tech fuels market gains, ETFs in value, gold and consumer staples offer a smart hedge against growing risks.

Use ETFs to Diversify and Stay Ahead

This article focuses on the implications of two changes for KO stock and the overall consumer staple sector represented by the XLP fund. These changes are their latest dividend declarations and also the changes in the Treasury rates. For H1 of 2025, XLP's dividend payouts suffered a sizable 15% decline vs. the same period in 2024, while KO continued its consistent growth.

Why I Like Staples Sector Fund XLP Better Than Coca-Cola

Consumer confidence slips amid tariff fears and debt worries, boosting the case for consumer staples ETFs.

Tough Road Ahead for U.S. Consumers? ETFs to Consider

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 12/16/1998.

With the possibility of S&P 500's momentum fading and equity outflows mounting, defensive ETFs like VIG, XLP and VXX draw investor focus.

ETFs to Consider for a Likely August Slump

Rising U.S.-Iran-Israel tensions could trigger a 20% S&P 500 drop-ETFs in staples, defense and volatility gain focus.

War Worries to Rattle Markets? ETFs to Consider

The U.S. remains the dominant global economic power, but ongoing trade tensions may threaten its long-term leadership. I continue to invest in American businesses, but believe diversifying internationally is prudent for long-term wealth building. Uncertainty from U.S. trade policies could prompt other nations to unify and reduce reliance on America, shifting global dynamics.

Never Bet Against America? I'm Considering It With This International ETF

Consumer confidence soared in May on U.S.-China trade truce. ETFs like XLY, VCR, FDIS, XLP, and IYC stand to gain from rising optimism and market outlook.

Consumer Confidence Surges in May: ETFs to Gain

After a 16-year-long bull market that saw the S&P 500 rise from 676 to the current 5,802, it might be time to start thinking defensive. Broad consumer staple ETFs like XLP demand similar valuations to the S&P 500, making them more vulnerable to market downturns. The sector's companies face new challenges: eroding brand equity, competition from private labels, inflation-hit consumers, and low dividend yields compared to Treasuries.

XLP: Consumer Staples Won't Save You This Time

Markets go through different cycles, both taking on uptrends and downtrends as money needs to exchange hands from sellers to buyers and vice versa. However, there is another cycle that needs to be considered by both investors and traders, and this is the one that can often define the fate of portfolios and retirements moving forward.

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