What can September deliver for an encore after August's fireworks included new all-time highs, a blistering Tech rally, and a surprising return of stock splits?
Well, for one thing, how about a little volatility?
That isn't just idle speculation. Not to rain on anyone's parade, but Cboe volatility futures point steadily upward throughout September. Higher volatility historically correlates with pressure on stocks, though there's no way to predict exactly how it might shape out this time.
The possibility of a volatility surge isn't the only thing making some people nervous as the new month approaches.