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 recorded live on Monday, October 19, 2026.

From sticky inflation and rising bond yields to growing questions around AI, the macro backdrop is getting more complex. In this episode, special guest Bipan Rai joins host Zayla Saunders to unpack his Q4 portfolio strategy and what it means to stay invested — and protected — this quarter. Zayla Saunders is Vice President of ETF Online Distribution at BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) and Bipan Rai is Head of ETF & Structured Solutions Strategy at BMO GAM. This episode was recorded live on Friday, October 9, 2026.

With Canadian housing facing a prolonged slump, where can Canadians put their savings to work? Bipan welcomes back BMO Capital Markets economist Robert Kavcic to discuss why markets may be overestimating Bank of Canada rate hikes, why a housing recovery will take time, and investment opportunities beyond real estate. This podcast was recorded on October 6, 2026.

Investing has never been more accessible, yet money anxiety keeps growing. Hosts Zayla Saunders and Hilly Cutler talk with Rob Carrick about how Canadians’ attitudes toward money have changed, the rise of ETFs, rising bond yields and mortgage rates, and what keeps his readers up at night.