Overview
Description
The iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide broad exposure to companies operating in the consumer staples sector worldwide. The primary purpose of this ETF is to track the investment results of the S&P Global 1200 Consumer Staples Sector Index, offering investors a convenient way to invest in essential goods industries. These industries include household products, food and beverage, and personal care items, which are known for their stability and resilience across economic cycles.
With holdings spread across leading companies in these segments, the ETF impacts sectors crucial for everyday life and consumer behavior. By investing globally, it provides geographic diversification, encompassing major markets in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its market significance is underscored by the sector's defensive nature, often appealing to those looking to balance risk in their portfolios with exposure to companies that supply indispensable everyday products. This ETF caters to both individual and institutional investors seeking to capitalize on the consistent demand for consumer staples, which tends to persist regardless of broader economic conditions.
About
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Phone
1-800-474-2737
Website
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Instrument type
ETF
Country
United States
MIC code
ARCX