A handful of stocks could provide smooth sailing for investors looking to ride out a historically volatile September. Stocks got off to a shaky start this month, with last week marking the worst performance since March 2023 for the S & P 500. Even though the market clawed its way higher on Monday, September is known as volatile stretch for investors and further swings could be ahead. The broad-based index has logged losses over the past four Septembers.
Against this backdrop, CNBC Pro screened for stocks that could be candidates to ride out an uneasy fall, abiding by the following criteria: Stocks maintain a beta below 1, indicating low volatility Shares have advanced more than 13% year-to-date, beating the broader market Average analyst price targets imply at least 10% ahead You can search for more stocks and customize this screen here, or make your own using the CNBC Pro Stock Screener Tool . Eli Lilly made the list.