QQQ vs XLP: Which is better?

Quick Takeaway: XLP has a lower expense ratio (0.09%) than QQQ (0.20%), making it more cost-effective for long-term buy-and-hold investors.

Comparison Matrix

Metric QQQ (Invesco QQQ Trust) XLP (Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund)
Asset Class US Large Cap Growth US Consumer Staples
Expense Ratio 0.20% 0.09%
Dividend Yield 0.58% 2.70%
AUM $230B $16B
Benchmark NASDAQ 100 Consumer Staples Select Sector Index

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