Playing Defense with Sector ETFs - Financial Independence Hub

Playing Defense with Sector ETFs - Financial Independence Hub

Here’s how an equally weighted portfolio of healthcare, utility, and consumer staples ETFs could provide better downside protection and reduce volatility. Image courtesy BMO ETFs/Getty Images By Erin Allen, Director, Online Distribution, BMO ETFs (Sponsor Blog) The U.S. stock market, particularly the S&P 500 index, isn’t as uniform as it might seem. While you may think of it as a homogenous entity, it’s far from reality. The S&P 500 can be broke…