Beverage sector undervalued; Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) offers better growth than XLP

The beverage industry is currently the most undervalued subsector in consumer staples, though its value score has recently declined. Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) provides broader sector exposure with higher growth potential and better long-term returns compared to the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP). VDC suits long-term and tactical investments, while XLP's higher liquidity makes it better for short-term trades. Investors should consider these differences when choosing sector ETFs.

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) trades at USD 87.65 on Pluang as of Oct 18, 2026 19:21 WIB, showing a 1.13% gain in the last day. The fund has a market cap of $14.55 billion and a typical hold time of 73 days on the platform. This data provides a snapshot of investor activity and liquidity in consumer staples ETFs, complementing the discussion on Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) and its growth potential in the sector.