KXI: ISHARES GLOBAL CONSUMER STAPLES ETF
Share-split context: A forward split was recorded on May 2, 2018 with coefficient 2. A forward split turns each old share into multiple new shares and lowers the quoted price per share proportionally. Proportional ownership is unchanged at the split moment, so the split itself creates neither a gain nor a loss. The price-return figures in this report are already split-adjusted.
What this ETF is trying to do
The ISHARES GLOBAL CONSUMER STAPLES ETF (KXI) focuses on companies that provide "consumer staples." These are everyday items that people usually need, regardless of how the economy is doing, such as food, drinks, and household goods.
What the numbers show
When looking at this ETF, it is important to understand two different types of returns: price return and total return. Price return only tracks how much the share price changes. Total return includes those price changes plus any cash distributions (dividends) paid out to investors.
According to the data:
• Year-to-Date (YTD): The price return is approximately 1.96%, while the total return is approximately 3.19%.
• One Year: The price return is approximately 2.95%, and the total return is approximately 5.44%.
• Three Years: The price return is approximately 18.05%, and the total return is approximately 27.73%.
This ETF has a history of a "forward split." In May 2018, one old share became two new shares (a coefficient of 2). When this happens, the price per share drops proportionally, but your total ownership stays the same. A forward split is not a loss of value; it just changes how many pieces of the ETF you own.
Income and distribution explanation
This ETF provides cash distributions to investors. The distribution yield is approximately 2.43%, which describes the cash paid out relative to the current share price of $65.92. Over the last year, the trailing distributions were $1.605 per share.
It is important to remember that a distribution yield is not the same as total return. Also, the frequency for this ETF is listed as "irregular" or "less frequent," with two payouts recorded in the last 12 months.
NAV erosion explanation
"NAV erosion" refers to a decline in the actual value of the assets held within the ETF. StockValueFinder uses an erosion-risk score to measure this risk. KXI has an erosion-risk score of 94, which is labeled as "Stable / sideways," and the severity is rated as "good." There is no severe erosion-risk flag for this ETF.
Top Holdings
The following are the top holdings in this portfolio. Please note that this is a partial list and not all holdings are shown:
• Walmart Inc (7.17%)
• Costco Wholesale Corp (5.83%)
• Procter & Gamble Co (5.04%)
• Coca-Cola Co (5.01%)
• Philip Morris International Inc (4.64%)
• Nestle SA (4.45%)
• Pepsico Inc (4.28%)
• Unilever PLC (3.84%)
• British American Tobacco PLC (3.41%)
• Altria Group Inc (3.26%)
Pros
• The ETF has shown positive price returns and total returns over the last one and three years.
• The erosion-risk score suggests a stable level of risk regarding asset value.
Cons
• The distribution frequency is irregular rather than a steady schedule.
Beginner takeaway
When studying KXI, remember that the total return is higher than the price return because it includes cash distributions. Also, while the ETF pays out cash, always look at both the share price and the total return to see how the investment has actually performed.
Top Holdings
Structured portfolio holdings supplied by the ETF data provider. These figures are not generated by the AI article.
| # | Holding | Ticker | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WALMART INC | WMT | 7.17% |
| 2 | COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP | COST | 5.83% |
| 3 | PROCTER & GAMBLE CO | PG | 5.04% |
| 4 | COCA-COLA CO | KO | 5.01% |
| 5 | PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC | PM | 4.64% |
| 6 | NESTLE SA | n/a | 4.45% |
| 7 | PEPSICO INC | PEP | 4.28% |
| 8 | UNILEVER PLC | n/a | 3.84% |
| 9 | BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC | n/a | 3.41% |
| 10 | ALTRIA GROUP INC | MO | 3.26% |