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BMO Global Consumer Staples Hedged to CAD Index ETF (STPL) and iShares S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Index ETF (XST) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that STPL focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Healthcare, and Non-Energy Materials, while XST leans towards Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Consumer Cyclicals, and Healthcare. When evaluating costs, STPL features a management fee (MER) of 0.35%, compared to 0.55% for XST. Performance-wise, STPL has returned 11.43% year-to-date with -$5 M in net flows, whereas XST is at 9.34% with +$41 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
Compare
STPL
XST
| AuM | $32.54 M | $419.72 M |
| Management Fees | 0.35% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.40% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | -1.31% | -0.71% |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 28, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | STPL | +3.66% | +8.44% | +11.43% | +12.27% | +15.52% |
XST | +2.08% | +10.69% | +9.34% | +15.92% | +69.78% | |
| Flows | STPL | -$4 M | -$4 M | -$5 M | -$5 M | -$13 M |
XST | +$5 M | +$7 M | +$41 M | +$44 M | +$66 M |
STPL vs XST exposure
Countries
STPL
USA
60.70%
United Kingdom
12.37%
Switzerland
8.29%
Japan
7.20%
Other
11.45%
XST
Canada
99.90%
Sectors
STPL
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
92.52%
Other
7.48%
XST
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
71.51%
Consumer Cyclicals
26.96%
As of July 28, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
STPL
Procter & Gamble Co.
9.41%
The Coca-Cola Co.
8.74%
Philip Morris International, Inc.
7.75%
Nestlé SA
7.31%
PepsiCo, Inc.
5.14%
CVS Health Corp.
3.62%
Unilever Plc
3.49%
British American Tobacco plc
3.45%
Altria Group, Inc.
3.37%
McKesson Corp.
2.45%
XST
Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc.
26.96%
Loblaw Cos. Ltd.
24.08%
Metro, Inc.
14.28%
George Weston Ltd.
12.97%
Saputo, Inc.
8.19%
Empire Co. Ltd.
5.20%
Premium Brands Holdings Corp.
2.96%
The North West Co., Inc.
1.94%
Maple Leaf Foods, Inc.
1.88%
Jamieson Wellness, Inc.
1.43%
Diversification
STPL
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 127 total
54.73%
XST
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 10 total
99.90%
Characteristics
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STPL
XST
| Provider | BMO | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | FTSE Developed ex Korea Consumer Staples Capped 100% Hedged to CAD Total Return Index - CAD | S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 2.01% | 0.65% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | April 7, 2017 | April 12, 2011 |
Frequently asked questions about STPL and XST
Which ETF has performed better year to date: STPL or XST?
As of July 28, 2026, STPL has returned 11.43% year to date, while XST has returned 9.34%. STPL is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: STPL or XST?
As of July 28, 2026, STPL manages $32.54 M in assets, while XST manages $419.72 M. XST is the larger fund by AUM.
How are STPL and XST managed?
STPL is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the FTSE Developed ex Korea Consumer Staples Capped 100% Hedged to CAD Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. XST is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Capped Consumer Staples Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do STPL and XST emphasize?
STPL is most exposed to Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Healthcare, and Non-Energy Materials. XST is most exposed to Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Consumer Cyclicals, and Healthcare.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: STPL or XST?
Year to date, STPL has seen -$4.88 M in net flows, compared with +$40.85 M for XST. XST has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of STPL and XST compare?
STPL has an expense ratio of 0.40%, while XST has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
What are the top holdings of STPL and XST?
STPL's largest holdings include Procter & Gamble Co., The Coca-Cola Co., and Philip Morris International, Inc.. XST's top holdings include Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc., Loblaw Cos. Ltd., and Metro, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: STPL or XST?
STPL holds 126 securities, while XST holds 10. On holdings count, STPL is the more diversified portfolio.
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