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Fidelity® MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF(FSTA)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FSTA
11/06/2026: FSTA (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Fidelity® MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) offers low-cost, diversified exposure to U.S. companies that produce essential goods. By tracking the MSCI USA IMI Consumer Staples Index, it provides a defensive hedge for portfolios during market volatility. Its primary strengths are its industry-leading low expense ratio and the credibility of the Fidelity brand. Investors should be aware of the inherent risks of sector concentration and the potential for underperformance during strong bull markets. It is best suited for long-term investors focused on stability and dividend income rather than aggressive capital appreciation.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | Consumer staples generally offer lower growth potential compared to technology or consumer discretionary sectors. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | This is a defensive sector that may underperform during strong momentum-driven market rallies. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The sector can offer value characteristics, but stocks are often priced for stability rather than deep-value recovery. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | Many consumer staples companies are mature, dividend-paying entities that provide steady income streams. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | The defensive nature of the sector makes it a suitable choice for investors seeking lower portfolio volatility. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Long-term investors seeking a defensive, income-generating, and low-cost component for a core portfolio.
Suitability
Best suited for passive, long-term investors looking to hedge against equity market volatility.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Low | Consumer staples are generally less volatile than the broader equity market. |
| Market risk | Medium | The fund remains exposed to systemic risks that affect the entire U.S. equity market. |
| Concentration | High | Concentration in a single sector makes the fund sensitive to industry-specific regulatory or economic headwinds. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The low expense ratio and efficient replication minimize tracking error risk. |
| Liquidity | Low | Sufficient trading volume generally ensures that investors can enter and exit positions easily. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | The sector consists of established, often blue-chip companies with resilient business models. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
FSTA exhibits lower historical volatility than the S&P 500, characteristic of its defensive sector focus.
Market Risk
The fund is primarily susceptible to sector-specific risks like consumer inflation and regulatory changes.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | U.S. Consumer Staples Equities | 99.5 | Provides diversified exposure to defensive consumer goods companies that typically exhibit stable earnings. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0.5 | Represents minor residual cash held for daily fund operations and liquidity management. |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 8.02% | Avg. Invested days 49 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/06/2026 |
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