The S&P 500 has risen about 11% year to date and nearly 30% since rebounding in early April. After advancing 4.2% in August, the index has extended its momentum into September, making it a rewarding time to bet on growth-oriented funds.Resilient earnings, a supportive macro backdrop and Fed Chair Powell’s signal of potential rate cuts starting in September paint an optimistic picture for the U.S. economy, easing concerns about its overall health.Over the past year, the S&P 500 Growth Index has delivered a s ...