FSTA vs FXG
Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF compared with First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
FSTA
Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
FXG
First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- FSTA yields more today: 2.22% vs 1.86% (forward).
- FXG has grown its payout faster: 15.5%/yr vs 2.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year FSTA delivered the higher total return: +6.4% vs +1.3% (price change plus payouts).
- FSTA is cheaper to own: 0.08% vs 0.63% expense ratio.
- FSTA has the steadier distribution: consistency 80/100 vs 62/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | FSTA | FXG |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $53.23 | $64.05 |
| TTM yield | 2.19% | 2.39% |
| Forward yield | 2.22% | 1.86% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.184 | $1.192 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | Sep 24, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.08% | 0.63% |
| 1-year payout growth | +3.9% | +6.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +2.7% | +15.5% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 2 years | 2 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 80/100 | 62/100 |
| 1-year total return | +6.4% | +1.3% |
| 1-year price return | +4.1% | -1.1% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.4B | 230.7M |
| Years paying | 12.7 | 18.7 |
| Sector / category | Consumer Defensive | Consumer Defensive |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| FSTA | FXG | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 187.9 | 156.1 |
| Income per year | $222 | $186 |
| Income per month (avg) | $19 | $16 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model FSTA · Model FXG
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSTA Sep 17, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $0.296 | Est. |
| FSTA Dec 17, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | $0.296 | Est. |
| FSTA Mar 18, 2027 | Apr 1, 2027 | $0.296 | Est. |
| FXG Sep 24, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.298 | Est. |
| FXG Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.298 | Est. |
| FXG Mar 25, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.298 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, FSTA or FXG?
FXG currently has the higher trailing yield: FSTA yields 2.19% and FXG yields 2.39%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do FSTA and FXG pay?
FSTA pays every quarter and FXG pays every quarter. FSTA's next ex-date is Sep 17, 2026 and FXG's is Sep 24, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, FSTA or FXG?
FXG has grown its payout faster: 15.5%/yr vs 2.7%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is FSTA or FXG better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. FSTA and FXG differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.