When one sector dominates the market, diversification isn’t as simple as owning the index—so how do you build a more balanced portfolio? In this episode, special guest Nick Koutsoftas joins host Zayla Saunders to break down how sector ETFs work, how they can be used to reduce concentration risk, and which sectors stand out as the most undervalued opportunities in today’s market.
Zayla Saunders is Vice President of ETF Online Distribution at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) and Nick Koutsoftas is Vice President, Sector ETF Specialist at State Street Investment Management. This episode was recordedlive on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Funds mentioned:
· BMO SPDR Technology Select Sector Index ETF (Ticker: ZXLK)
· BMO SPDR Industrials Select Sector Index ETF (Ticker: ZXLI)
· BMO SPDR Health Care Select Sector Index ETF (Ticker: ZXLV)
Capex: Capital Expenditures
GICS: The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) is a global framework developed by MSCI and S&P Dow Jones Indices that classifies publicly traded companies into one of 11 sectors based on their primary business activity.
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