S&P 500 steady on surface as sectors churn, says market expert

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The S&P 500 appears stable on the surface, but market expert Conzo notes that volatility is still present, particularly in certain sectors like software stocks, highlighting the importance of a diversified portfolio.

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STORY: The VIX or volatility index which tracks the S&P 500 "has been lower around 17, few months past 15. That's lower than the historical average of around 19. So it feels from an index perspective that there's a lot of calm," says Conzo who points to swings in several areas like software stocks which belie that sense of stability.He says this is why having a diversified portfolio is key at times like this.

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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on February 19, 2026.
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