how did the major us indices perform in september over the past 5 years

The Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) had the highest return in September 2025 and between May 15, 2021 and May 15, 2026 by a major index, returning 7.5%.

ASSET% RETURN
the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC)
7.46%
the S&P 500 (GSPC)
4.48%
the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI)
2.45%