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  "id": 2951037,
  "title": "Which Consumer Staples ETF Is a Better Buy: Invesco's RSPS or SPDR's XLP?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/which-consumer-staples-etf-is-a-better-buy-invescos-rsps-or-spdrs-xlp-2951037",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-22T18:05:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/consumer-staples-etf-better-buy-180501770.html"
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  "account": "When comparing the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (RSPS) to the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP), investors must consider several key factors. On the cost front, XLP offers a lower expense ratio of 0.08% compared to RSPS's 0.4%. In terms of income, RSPS provides a slightly higher distribution yield of 2.8%. Both funds invest in 35 consumer staples stocks, with 98% of XLP's holdings in defensive companies and 2% in cyclical ones, while RSPS is 97% defensive and 3% cyclical. Notably, XLP's top holdings include Walmart, Costco, and Coca-Cola, while RSPS's include Target, Dollar Tree, and General Mills. Historically, XLP's cap-weighted structure has resulted in better returns and a smoother performance over a five-year period, while RSPS spreads exposure across smaller names, potentially avoiding dominance by any single company. For most investors seeking defensive exposure, State Street's XLP is recommended as it offers a broader, cost-effective approach with a proven track record.",
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        "title": "Which Consumer Staples ETF Is a Better Buy: Invesco's RSPS or SPDR's XLP?",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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