ACGL monthly performance report
Monthly ACGL research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
ACGL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Arch Capital Group (ACGL) closed September 2026 at $97.95, down 0.12% for the month and +6.17% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ACGL is +2.12%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +1.89% versus its 200-day moving average ($96.13), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ACGL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −45.06%, with a relative strength index reading of 73.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Arch Capital Group ended September 2026 at $97.95, posting a monthly return of −0.12%. The S&P 500 returned −0.80% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.68%.
The current quarter stands at +0.92% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +1.89% versus the 200-day moving average ($96.13).
Year-to-date, ACGL is +2.12% against SPY +11.58%, a gap of −9.46%. The stock is currently −8.53% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −26.24%.
| Period | ACGL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.94% | −0.45% | +2.38% |
| 1 Week | −0.15% | −1.21% | +1.06% |
| 1 Month | −0.12% | −0.80% | +0.68% |
| 3 Months | +7.27% | +3.13% | +4.14% |
| 6 Months | +2.44% | +12.36% | −9.92% |
| YTD | +2.12% | +11.58% | −9.46% |
| 12 Months | +6.17% | +15.74% | −9.57% |
| 3 Years | +23.89% | +68.95% | −45.06% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2024 | +18.07% |
| #2 | Jan 2024 | +10.99% |
| #3 | May 2024 | +9.72% |
| #4 | Nov 2025 | +8.82% |
| #5 | Oct 2023 | +8.74% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2024 | −11.91% |
| #2 | Dec 2023 | −11.26% |
| #3 | Dec 2024 | −8.31% |
| #4 | Apr 2025 | −5.72% |
| #5 | Jul 2025 | −5.48% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −5.33% |
| Q3 2025 | −0.35% |
| Q4 2025 | +5.72% |
| Q1 2026 | +0.07% |
| Q2 2026 | +1.11% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +0.92% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +18.30% |
| 2024 | +24.34% |
| 2025 | +3.87% |
| 2026 | +2.12% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $107.08 (2026-07-28) |
| 52-Week Low | $82.45 (2025-10-28) |
| Current Price | $97.95 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $96.13 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +1.89% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −26.24% (2025-10-28) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −8.53% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 73.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −45.06% |
| RS Peak | 121.3 (Nov 2023) |
| RS Trough | 65.7 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ACGL's return for this report period?
ACGL returned −0.12% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-14.
Has ACGL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ACGL: +2.12% vs SPY: +11.58%.
What is ACGL's 12-month return?
+6.17% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ACGL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +1.89% versus 200DMA ($96.13).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−26.24% on 2025-10-28.