FSTA — Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF

FSTA Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in FSTA over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

FSTA Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: FSTA's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) is a Consumer Staples fund issued by Fidelity Investments with $1.39 billion in assets under management. Trading at a price of $54.97, the fund holds an overall rank of #288 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and carries an ETFValuer grade of C with a score of 58.0 out of 100. Investors can access the fund with an expense ratio of 0.084% while receiving a dividend yield of 2.21%. The fund operates within a category containing 5 ETFs tracked by ETFValuer. Its asset size and price point reflect its position among mid-tier funds in the sector. The combination of a moderate expense ratio and a yield above 2% defines its cost and income profile for holders. This data suggests a specific level of investor adoption relative to the broader universe of 458 tracked funds.

Over the last day, the fund posted a return of +0.15%, followed by a weekly gain of +3.44% and a monthly increase of +3.15%. The three-month return accelerated to +3.93%, while the six-month performance reached +5.56%. Year-to-date returns have climbed significantly to +13.12%, and the one-year return stands at +10.41%. Extending the horizon to three years, the fund has generated a cumulative return of +27.65%. The data shows a generally positive trajectory across all measured periods, with the year-to-date figure notably exceeding the one-year annualized rate. Short-term gains in the week and month align with the broader positive momentum seen in the longer-term metrics.

FSTA carries a volatility label of Low and a beta of 0.54, indicating that the fund typically experiences less price fluctuation than the broader market. The Sharpe ratio of 0.39 suggests the fund has generated a moderate amount of risk-adjusted return over the measured period. During market downturns, the fund experienced a maximum drawdown of -11.40%. This combination of a low beta and a defined maximum drawdown implies a defensive behavior profile that may limit losses relative to more volatile assets. The low volatility label supports the interpretation that the fund's price movements have been relatively contained compared to higher-beta alternatives. These metrics collectively describe a fund that has navigated market conditions with a measured approach to risk.

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FSTA Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 65.1% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how FSTA's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With FSTA

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with FSTA's top 10 — XLP overlaps most, holding 10 of the same companies as FSTA's top 10 (65.1% of FSTA's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.61% (as of 2026-07-28) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.21 (as of 2026-07-28) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

FSTA Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 1.97% and average daily volume is 126K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $1.39B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: FSTA is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

FSTA Performance History

How FSTA Compares to Other Consumer Staples ETFs