Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF
FSTADividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | $0.30 | 2026-06-18 | 2026-06-18 |
| March 24, 2026 | $0.29 | 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-20 |
| December 23, 2025 | $0.30 | 2025-12-19 | 2025-12-19 |
| September 23, 2025 | $0.28 | 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-19 |
| June 24, 2025 | $0.30 | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF has rewarded shareholders with 53 dividend payments over the past 13 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held FSTA shares during this period received a total of $12.16 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.30/share was paid 25 days ago, on June 23, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: FSTA currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.17%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2013, the dividend payout has grown by 164.3%, from $0.11 to $0.30.
Company News
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The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) emerges as the superior choice compared to the First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) for consumer staples exposure. FSTA offers a significantly lower expense ratio (0.08% vs 0.60%), broader diversification with 97 holdings, and stronger performance across multiple timeframes, including a...
The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) and Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) are nearly identical in performance and holdings, with both tracking similar baskets of consumer staples companies. FSTA offers a marginally lower expense ratio (0.08% vs 0.09%) and slightly higher dividend yield (2.18% vs 2.10%), while VDC provides greate...
