By now, you probably know that August and September are the worst months for stocks and the worst months for retail traders.
You also know what I'm doing. I'm not panicking, not changing my strategy, not moving to cash and heading to the sidelines.
I'm doing what I always do: scouring the markets for invisible stock patterns that repeat at least 90% of the time.
Now, I want to show you three sectors I'm watching right now that have proven ability to outperform the broader markets when things get tough. And in each sector, my Money Calendar has identified a pattern that has repeated 100% of the time in the last decade.
Turn The Weakest Season Into Your Strongest Profit Window
August through October are historically the worst months for stocks. While most traders brace for losses, Tom Gentile uses seasonal setups that have already delivered +192% on TPR, +157% on GLD, and +150% on Costco. Of course, past performance doesn't guarantee future results. But Today, August 27 at 6 PM ET, he'll show you how to flip fall weakness into profit. Secure your spot right here.
Bonds: The Classic Flight-to-Safety Play
When markets get rocky, smart money always looks for shelter. And historically, that shelter has been in the bond market.
Here's why: When volatility spikes and equities stumble, institutions and hedge funds shift billions into Treasuries and bond funds.
That demand tends to push prices up — even as the broader market sinks.
But what most investors don't realize is that bonds don't just "generally" go up during uncertainty.
They often go up at the same time each year.
Decades of data show that late August into early September is one of the most reliable windows for bonds to outperform.
Why? Because this is when traders brace for Fed meetings, inflation surprises, and post-summer volatility. Stocks wobble, and bonds strengthen.
That's exactly what my Money Calendar is flashing right now, a seasonal pattern in bonds that has hit 10 out of the last 10 years — a perfect record.
If stocks keep sliding this fall, bonds could quietly become one of the most profitable sectors to be in. But only if you know exactly when to pull the trigger.
Healthcare: Consistent Gains In Bearish Markets
If there's one sector that knows how to thrive when the market gets sick, it's healthcare.
Unlike cyclical industries that boom and bust with consumer confidence, healthcare demand doesn't stop. People need medical devices, treatments, and services whether stocks are soaring or sinking.
That's why healthcare is one of the strongest seasonal "defensive" plays on Wall Street. Year after year, when volatility rises and investors look for stability, money rotates into large-cap healthcare names.
What makes this even more powerful is the consistency.
My Money Calendar shows that one of the largest medical device companies in the world has delivered a bullish run every year for the last 10 years between September and October. That's 10 for 10 — in the middle of the market's most bearish stretch.
While headlines whip traders into panic, healthcare quietly grinds higher, often producing double- or triple-digit options gains for those who know where to look.
That's why I'm watching this sector closely again this fall. If history repeats, it could be one of the most reliable places to profit when the broader market turns lower.
Retail: The Holiday Trade No One Talks About
Everyone knows the holiday shopping season is huge for retailers. But what most traders don't know is just how predictable these gains can be, and how early you can start profiting.
Think about it: every year, big-box retailers roll out holiday promotions earlier and earlier.
Consumers start their holiday spending in October, and Wall Street is always ahead of the crowd. That's why many retail stocks begin their run before the holiday season even officially begins.
This isn't speculation. The data proves it.
My Money Calendar shows one major retailer has rallied 10 out of the last 10 years between late September and mid-November. That's another perfect bullish streak during the worst months for stocks.
While other sectors chop sideways or bleed lower, retail often carves out a clean seasonal uptrend heading into the holidays. And if you know the exact dates these patterns begin, you can position ahead of the crowd – and potentially cash in before the headlines even hit.
Now, if you want to understand the specifics behind these bullish and bearish moves and learn how to get the exact stocks poised to move this fall, you need to join my live webinar tonight at 6 PM ET.
My system has uncovered repeating seasonal patterns that have hit with more than a 90% win rate for decades, already delivering a 58% return in 2025 (six times the S&P 500!) triple-digit wins like +192% on TPR, +157% on GLD, and +150% on COST during some of the most turbulent times of the year.. On the call, I'll break down how to use these patterns in the weeks ahead and even reveal a new trade idea live.
If you want to see how I'm preparing to turn this volatile season into an opportunity, this is your last chance to join me. Secure your spot right here.
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