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XLSIvsFTXGETF Comparison

ETF 1
XLSI

State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
+1.31%
VS
ETF 2
FTXG

First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF

This fund is part of
US Cons. Staples
-0.23%

State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund (XLSI) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) is part of the US Cons. Staples segment. XLSI's top 3 sector exposures are Consumer Staples and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, FTXG's top sector exposures are Consumer Staples and Materials. XLSI is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.6% for FTXG. XLSI is up 5.63% year-to-date (YTD) with +$3M in YTD flows. FTXG performs better with 9.29% YTD performance, and +$6M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XLSI and FTXG below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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XLSI vs FTXG performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
XLSI
FTXG
+1.86%+2.47%
+1.46%+0.49%
+5.63%+9.29%
n/a+3.87%
n/a-4.62%
n/a-2.39%
Flows
XLSI
FTXG
+$2M+$7M
+$2M+$5M
+$3M+$6M
--$7M
--$892M
-+$137M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
XLSI
FTXG
+11.83%+13.11%
n/a+13.77%
n/a+13.78%
n/a+14.27%
Max drawdown
XLSI
FTXG
-4.03%-5.38%
n/a-10.15%
n/a-18.14%
n/a-21.63%
Max drawdown duration
XLSI
FTXG
60d91d
n/a162d
n/a639d
n/a1512d
Trading data

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XLSI
FTXG
Last sale
6/12/2026 at 4:41 PM
$23.73
$22.75
Previous close
06/11/2026
$23.68
$22.65
Consolidated volume
06/11/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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XLSI
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XLSI
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/12/2026 at 4:41 PM
Live
Closed
XLSI
FTXG
Last price
$23.73
$22.75
1D performance
+0.21%
+0.44%
AuM$4.74 M$23.92 M
E/R0.35%0.6%
Characteristics
XLSI
FTXG
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderState Street Investment ManagementFirst Trust
Benchmark-NASDAQ US Smart Food & Beverage Index
N° of holdings3529
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 30, 2025September 20, 2016
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

XLSI
USA
100.01%
Other
-0.01%
FTXG
USA
95.18%
Other
4.82%

Sectors

XLSI
Consumer Staples
91.01%
Other
8.99%
FTXG
Consumer Staples
90.99%
Other
9.01%
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Diversification

XLSI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

77.7%
FTXG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

77.37%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
XLSI
WALMART INC
12.35%
COSTCO WHOLESALE
9.60%
PROCTERGAMBLE
7.30%
COCA-COLA
6.51%
PHILLIP MORRIS
5.49%
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC
5.02%
ALTRIA GROUP
4.95%
PEPSICO U
4.62%
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO
4.31%
TARGET
3.89%
MONSTER BEVERAGE
3.64%
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC
2.65%
KROGER
2.63%
ARCHER DANIELS
2.37%
SYSCO
2.37%
FTXG
ARCHER DANIELS
8.98%
COCA-COLA
8.18%
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC
8.10%
PEPSICO U
7.84%
THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY
7.78%
TYSON FOODS
4.20%
CORTEVA INC
4.20%
CONSTELLATION BRANDS
4.19%
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC
4.05%
MONSTER BEVERAGE
3.85%
US FOODS HOLDING CORP
3.39%
HERSHEY FOODS
3.39%
CAL MAINE FOODS
3.35%
GENERAL MILLS
3.27%
COCA COLA CONSOLIDATED
2.59%
Frequently asked questions about XLSI and FTXG

How have the XLSI and FTXG ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 11, 2026, XLSI is up 5.63% year-to-date (YTD), while FTXG has returned 9.29%. That puts FTXG better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: XLSI or FTXG?

Year-to-date, the XLSI ETF saw +$3M in flows, compared to +$6M for FTXG.

Which ETF is bigger: XLSI or FTXG?

As of June 11, 2026, XLSI holds $4.74 M in assets under management (AUM), while FTXG manages $23.92 M.

What sectors do the XLSI and FTXG ETFs invest in?

XLSI leans toward sectors like Consumer Staples. Meanwhile, FTXG focuses on Consumer Staples.

What are the top holdings of the XLSI ETF and FTXG ETF?

XLSI top holdings include WALMART INC, COSTCO WHOLESALE and PROCTERGAMBLE. FTXG holds in its top three: ARCHER DANIELS, COCA-COLA and MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC.

Which ETF is more diversified: XLSI or FTXG?

XLSI holds 36 securities with 77.7% of its assets in the top 15. FTXG has 29 securities and a top 15 weight of 77.37%.

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