Explore how differences in yield, fees, and portfolio breadth shape the appeal of these two leading consumer staples ETFs.The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC +0.77%) and the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP +0.79%) both provide U.S. consumer staples exposure. However, XLP is slightly cheaper and offers a higher yield, while VDC holds more stocks and has delivered better five-year returns.Both funds aim to track the consumer staples sector, offering investors defensive exposure th ...