The 15 worst-performing S&P 500 stocks during a dismal September

The 15 worst-performing S&P 500 stocks during a dismal September The 15 worst-performing S&P 500 stocks during a dismal September The S&P 500 has gained slightly in September, but three-quarters of its components have declined The S&P 500 was up slightly for September as of early trading on Wednesday, but 75% of its stocks were down for the month. /iStockphoto September has reminded investors that the S&P 500 is heavily weighted at the top. The becnhmark index has risen slightly, but 75% of its component stocks were down for the month. This has become a key topic of discussion on Wall Street as many worry that the strength in the S&P 500 — which is only about 1% below its record high — is unsustainable given that the market for stocks is actually declining.

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