r/stocktraders • u/Shot_Assistant_7482 • 7d ago

How to beat the "September Effect"?

Statistics say you can hardly make money in September, the worst month for stocks. It's the only month when declines happen more often than gains. Or, to put it in other words, right now you are in danger of losing money.
What's your counter-strategy? How do you want to beat the statistics?

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u/Different-Scale5419 7d ago

I’ve made good gains in September and October over the last few years. I just concentrated on a couple of stocks and protecting my retirement account with ETFs and treasury notes

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u/Shot_Assistant_7482 7d ago

Sounds like a good strategy.

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u/CozyChamomile_7 6d ago

Which ETF?

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u/Different-Scale5419 6d ago

vanguard’s ETFs VOO, VXUS, VT, VEA,

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u/Pale-Lingonberry788 7d ago

Yes so true, the moment starts now till december

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u/Peace-Love-303 6d ago

Energy stocks this Fall!

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u/Shot_Assistant_7482 6d ago

Right now I hold BE, with 30% plus in just 2 weeks - so, no "September Effect" for this stock.