FACTS of SEPTEMBER

September is the worst month of the year for the S&P 500 going back to 1928, and the last 20 years, with an average return of approximately -0.6% to -0.8%, the lowest-ranked month for performance returns. 

Its down, 55% of the time, including 2020 (-3.9%), 2021 (-4.8%), 2022 (-9.3%), and 2023 (-4.9%).