FSTA vs KXI
Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF compared with iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
FSTA
Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
KXI
iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- KXI yields more today: 2.40% vs 2.22% (forward).
- FSTA has grown its payout faster: 2.7%/yr vs 1.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
- FSTA pays every quarter; KXI pays twice a year.
- Over the last year KXI delivered the higher total return: +6.5% vs +6.4% (price change plus payouts).
- FSTA is cheaper to own: 0.08% vs 0.38% expense ratio.
- FSTA has the steadier distribution: consistency 80/100 vs 64/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | FSTA | KXI |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $53.23 | $68.32 |
| TTM yield | 2.19% | 2.35% |
| Forward yield | 2.22% | 2.40% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.184 | $1.638 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Sep 17, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.08% | 0.38% |
| 1-year payout growth | +3.9% | +3.3% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +2.7% | +1.8% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 2 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 80/100 | 64/100 |
| 1-year total return | +6.4% | +6.5% |
| 1-year price return | +4.1% | +4.0% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.4B | 1.1B |
| Years paying | 12.7 | 19.7 |
| 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 | KXI | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 187.9 | 146.4 |
| Income per year | $222 | $240 |
| Income per month (avg) | $19 | $20 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model FSTA · Model KXI
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. |
| KXI Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.819 | Est. |
| KXI Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | $0.819 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
FSTAKXI
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 KXI?
KXI currently has the higher trailing yield: FSTA yields 2.19% and KXI yields 2.35%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do FSTA and KXI pay?
FSTA pays every quarter and KXI pays twice a year. FSTA's next ex-date is Sep 17, 2026 and KXI's is Dec 14, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, FSTA or KXI?
FSTA has grown its payout faster: 2.7%/yr vs 1.8%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is FSTA or KXI better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. FSTA and KXI 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.