Better Consumer Staples ETF: Vanguard's VDC vs. State Street's XLP

Key Points The State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF offers a slightly lower expense ratio and higher dividend yield than the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF provides significantly broader diversification with 103 holdings compared to 35 for the State Street fund. While the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF led on one-year returns, the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF delivered higher total growth over the last five years.