If you've ever had a conversation with me about investing, there's a good chance that I mentioned exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at least once. For most investors, ETFs are all they need to accomplish their investing goals. They're simple, accessible, and can save investors time and effort.

ETFs are always great options, but they can be even more valuable in September, a month known for historically underperforming. Of course, nobody can predict how the market will perform in any given month, and you shouldn't invest trying to anticipate what will happen.

That said, certain ETFs are better equipped to weather downturns than others if they should happen, including the following two.

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