Invesco vs. iShares: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is Better for Investors, PBJ or KXI?

Core Insights - The Invesco Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ) and the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (KXI) cater to different investor needs based on their expense ratios, geographic focus, and performance metrics [1][2] Fund Structure and Costs - PBJ has a higher expense ratio of 0.61% compared to KXI's 0.39% [3] - KXI has a significantly larger asset under management (AUM) of $884.8 million versus PBJ's $94.1 million [3] - KXI offers a higher dividend yield of 2.30% compared to PBJ's 1.83% [3] Performance Metrics - KXI outperformed PBJ with a one-year return of 14.8% compared to PBJ's 1.0% [1][3] - Over five years, PBJ's maximum drawdown was -15.84%, while KXI's was -17.43% [5] - The growth of $1,000 over five years was $1,363 for PBJ and $1,322 for KXI [5] Portfolio Composition - KXI holds 96 global consumer staples stocks, primarily in consumer defensive sectors (97%), with major holdings including Walmart and Costco [6][7] - PBJ is more concentrated with just over 30 U.S.-listed stocks, focusing on food and beverage companies, with top positions like Corteva and Monster Beverage [7] Investment Considerations - Both ETFs have generated similar long-term returns, with KXI at 7.6% and PBJ at 7.4% annually over the last 20 years [8] - KXI may be more appealing for investors seeking growth and higher income, while PBJ may attract those looking for stability in U.S. food and beverage companies [10][11]