However, PSCC has walked the walk. The ETF’s two largest holdings – Hain Celestial (NasdaqGM: HAIN) and Darling International (NYSE: DAR) are up an average of 34%. Another top-10 holding, Boston Beer (NYSE: SAM), is up nearly 68%. Those stocks combine for 29% of PSCC’s weight.
The S&P SmallCap 600 Capped Consumer Staples Index, PSCC’s underlying index has outperformed the S&P SmallCap 600 Index this year and over the past three years, according to PowerShares data.
PowerShares S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples Portfolio
ETF Trends editorial team contributed to this post. Tom Lydon’s clients own shares of IWM.