Aug. Byebye! Sep. Buybuy! Could September Effect Bring Buy Point?

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08-29
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As of August 28th’s close, $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ and $S&P 500(.SPX)$ are up 2.76% and 2.56% respectively. The pullback that the market had been waiting for never came, yet the enthusiasm has already cooled down significantly.

What happened in August? How was your portfolio?

August saw weaker profit-making effects as sector rotations dominated and meme stocks made a surprising comeback.

Which stock brings you profits?

The "Mag 7" earnings were mixed, with none severely missing expectations, though $NVIDIA(NVDA)$, despite strong numbers, failed to dazzle.

$UnitedHealth(UNH)$ plunged post-earnings, only to rebound after rumors of Buffett increasing his stake.

Powell’s dovish tone earlier this month boosted sentiment, but Trump’s comments about firing Fed governors quickly reminded markets of political risks.

Despite these twists, the market ended August on solid footing.

What may September effect bring us?

September has historically been the worst month for the S&P 500.

After months of steady gains with little pullback, the market often experiences post-summer rebalancing as traders return from vacation and adjust positions, behavioral biases leading investors to trim positions after rallies, mutual fund fiscal year-ends forcing the sale of underperformers, rising volatility and retail participation, hedging activity for Q4.

September could be tedious but also rewarding if played well, while long-term investors can largely ignore the noise.

Your Turn:

  • How was your August trading performance?

  • Do you believe in the September Effect, or is it just market superstition?

  • Which stocks are on your buy list for a potential dip?

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  • WanEH
    08-29
    WanEH
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    八月份表现平平，没有什么买入。只是趁反弹出掉了一直亏损很久的股票。感觉股市涨得太快了，9月可能会回调一波。
    现在等着英伟达下跌来买入。 @Tiramisu2020
  • Shyon
    08-29
    Shyon
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    August was more about sector rotation than big gains for me. My portfolio stayed green, mainly from defensive names and trimming some tech. NVIDIA’s $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ strong earnings didn’t move the market much, which reminded me to stay cautious on expectations and not chase momentum blindly.

    For September, I see the “September Effect” less as superstition and more as seasonal rebalancing—funds trimming and investors locking profits. Volatility usually rises, so I’ll be careful with short-term trades but stay steady with long-term positions. It’s a month where discipline matters more than prediction.

    On dips, I’m watching Tesla $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ and Palantir $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ , while healthcare offers stability $Oscar Health, Inc.(OSCR)$ . September may be choppy, but it often sets up attractive entry points before year-end, which is why I’m keeping cash ready.

    @Tiger_comments @TigerStars

  • Aqa
    08-29
    Aqa
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    The September Effect is a supposed market anormaly whereby the stock market returns are relatively weak during September. The stock market’s solid gains during August 2025 have brought the indexes to new highs. Such high performance will be difficult to duplicate in the September. Although the Fed has hinted rate cuts, it still has to depends on whether labor-market weakness continues to look like a bigger risk than rising inflation. And the new inflation data has showed rising prices is still a risk heading into September. There might be some volatility in September and hopefully it is a great buying opportunity if the market rally into year end. Buy the dip $NVIDIA(NVDA)$🚀🚀🚀 Thank you & “Big Like” to @Tiger_comments @TigerStars @Tiger_SG @Tiger_chat @MillionaireTiger @icycrystal
  • TheStrategist
    08-29
    TheStrategist
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    we might have a bullish Sept thanks to the fed
  • 1PC
    08-29
    1PC
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    August was theoretically should be down 👇 (As the saying goes七上八下九回升）since August didn't drop then this phrase didn't work in 2025 [LOL]. Nevertheless my Portfolio seem to Up 📈 . Thanks to NVDA, Google, DBS, UOB & SGX [Heart]. Looking forward to Sep. as Maintained Bullishness [Miser] @Jes86188 @JC888 @Barcode @Shernice軒嬣 2000 @Shyon @koolgal
  • hd87
    08-30
    hd87
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    My august trading performance has been good so far. I believe in the September effect to a certain extent. I have been eyeing to buy more semiconductor related stocks such as NVIDIA and ASML in case it dipped further below my intrinsic value.

    @Moneybearsss @linkoog @Abaaa @koolgal , @BillyR

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