Thoughts on Consumer Staples ETFs for the long-term?

Was looking into this. I have VDC and XLP on my watch list. What are your thoughts on these ETFs? I can see how this can be put into a portfolio as a glorified savings account.

Any pros and cons on Consumer Staple ETFs you all like to share?
$Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF(VDC.US)$ $Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund(XLP.US)$ $Nasdaq Composite Index(.IXIC.US)$ $S&P 500 Index(.SPX.US)$