(KXI) Global Consumer Staples - Overview
ETF Category: Consumer Defensive | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 1.024m USD | Total Return: 5.4% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 3.75M
Warnings
Choppy
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
The iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (KXI) tracks an index of global equities within the consumer defensive sector. The fund allocates at least 80% of its assets to underlying index securities, with the remaining 20% available for derivatives, cash, and cash equivalents to maintain exposure and liquidity.
Consumer staples companies focus on non-discretionary goods such as food, beverages, and household products. This sector typically demonstrates lower volatility compared to the broader market because consumer demand for these essential items remains relatively inelastic regardless of economic cycles.
Investors can further evaluate the valuation metrics and fundamental health of these holdings on ValueRay. This fund provides a diversified vehicle for capturing the performance of established multinational corporations that prioritize steady cash flows and consistent dividend payments.
- Global commodity price fluctuations impact raw material costs and operating margins
- Strengthening US dollar reduces international earnings value for multinational staple holdings
- Rising interest rates shift investor preference from defensive yields to growth
- Household spending resilience in emerging markets drives organic volume growth targets
- Regulatory changes on sugar and plastic packaging increase compliance expenditures
As of May 28, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 68.94 with a total of 88,710 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.39%,
over one month by +2.21%,
over three months by -6.28% and
over the past year by +5.37%.
Global Consumer Staples has no consensus analysts rating.