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Consumer staples ETFs
Invest in Consumer staples ETFs at low fees. Gain exposure to companies producing everyday essential goods such as food, beverages and household products through a single diversified investment, and benefit from the stability of this defensive sector.
Invest in Consumer staples ETFs with DEGIRO
Are you interested in gaining exposure to essential goods companies or looking to diversify your portfolio with defensive sector ETFs? Consumer staples ETFs offer an efficient way to invest in a broad range of companies operating in industries such as food, beverages, personal care and household products.
On our platform, you can access a wide selection of Consumer staples ETFs that track the performance of global or regional indices. These include both US-focused products and global Consumer staples ETFs.
Not all Consumer staples ETFs are the same. They can differ in fund size, expense ratio, geographical allocation and underlying holdings. Some track large multinational brands, while others include a mix of developed and emerging markets.
Here are the most traded Consumer staples ETFs by our clients:
| ETF name | ISIN |
|---|---|
| iShares S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector UCITS ETF (Dist) | IE00B40B8R38 |
| iShares MSCI World Consumer Staples UCITS ETF (Acc) | IE00BJ5JP329 |
| SPDR S&P U.S. Consumer Staples Select Sector UCITS ETF (Dist) | IE00BWBXM385 |
| Amundi S&P Global Consumer Staples ESG UCITS ETF DR EUR (Acc) | IE000ZIJ5B20 |
| SPDR MSCI World Consumer Staples UCITS ETF (Acc) | IE00BYTRR756 |
Based on total number of trades on the DEGIRO platform from 01.01.25-31.12.25. Only ETFs with more than 100 transactions are considered. The information on this page is intended for informational purposes only and does not provide any recommendations or financial advice. Some ETFs may (temporarily) not be available on our platform due to regulatory reasons.
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*Currency, connectivity or external product & spread costs may apply. Find out more on our fees page. The ETF Core Selection is subject to change.
Check out the most traded ETFs
These are the most traded ETFs in 2025 included in our Core Selection based on the total number of trades on our Irish platform.
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ISHARES CORE MSCI WORLD E
IE00B4L5Y983
VANGUARD S&P 500 ETF
IE00BFMXXD54
What is an ETF?
ETFs, also known as trackers, are funds that follow the performance of an index, commodity, bond or composition of products. Unlike some other funds, ETFs are bought and sold on a stock exchange. Would you like to learn more about ETFs? Read our ETF article for all you need to know.
Consumer staples sector
The consumer staples sector includes companies that produce essential goods people use daily, such as food, beverages, household products and personal care items. Because demand for these products tends to remain stable regardless of economic conditions, the sector is often considered non-cyclical and defensive.
Consumer staples companies typically include large multinational brands with strong market positions and consistent revenue streams. As a result, the sector is often associated with lower volatility compared to more cyclical industries like technology or consumer discretionary.
The performance of Consumer staples ETFs is influenced by factors such as inflation, input costs and consumer spending patterns. During periods of economic uncertainty or market downturns, investors may turn to Consumer staples ETFs as a way to seek more stable returns, making them a key component in diversified portfolios.
Why invest in Consumer staples ETFs?
Consumer staples ETFs provide a way to gain exposure to a broad range of essential goods companies without having to select individual consumer staples stocks. By investing in a diversified basket of companies, you can reduce single-stock risk while benefiting from the overall stability of the sector.
One of the main reasons investors consider Consumer staples ETFs is their defensive nature. Since these companies produce everyday necessities, demand tends to remain relatively consistent even during economic downturns.
In addition, many consumer staples companies have established business models and strong cash flows, which can support regular dividend payments. As a result, you may find Consumer staples ETFs appealing if you’re looking for income alongside potential capital growth.
However, there are also risks to consider. Consumer staples ETFs may underperform during strong economic expansions when more cyclical sectors lead the market. Rising costs, supply chain disruptions and changing consumer preferences can also impact company performance.
Overall, Consumer staples ETFs can play an important role in portfolio diversification, offering exposure to a resilient sector that may help reduce volatility over the long term.
FAQs
Consumer staples ETFs are exchange-traded funds that track the performance of companies producing essential goods such as food, beverages and household products. They allow you to gain exposure to the consumer staples sector through a single investment.
Consumer staples ETFs focus on essential goods that people buy regardless of economic conditions, while consumer discretionary ETFs invest in discretionary stocks tied to non-essential spending such as luxury goods, travel, and entertainment. As a result, consumer staples are typically more defensive, whereas discretionary sectors tend to be more cyclical.
A global consumer staples ETF invests in companies from multiple countries, providing broad international exposure to the sector. This can help diversify risk compared to a single-country ETF.
You can invest in Consumer staples ETFs by:
- Opening an investment account with a broker, such as DEGIRO.
- Searching for the ETF by name or ticker symbol.
- Reviewing key details (price, risk level, index tracked, underlying holdings).
- Placing an order, either a market order (executes immediately) or a limit order (executes at your chosen price).
Consumer staples ETFs trade like normal shares, so you can buy or sell them during market hours.
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