FTSE monthly performance report
Check FTSE's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
FTSE monthly report
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Key takeaways
- FTSE (FTSE) closed September 2026 at $10,659.13, down 1.24% for the month and +15.51% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, FTSE is +7.33%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +2.67% versus its 200-day moving average ($10,381.97), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, FTSE has underperformed the S&P 500 by −32.41%, with a relative strength index reading of 81.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
FTSE ended September 2026 at $10,659.13, posting a monthly return of −1.24%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.54%.
The current quarter stands at +1.54% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +2.67% versus the 200-day moving average ($10,381.97).
Year-to-date, FTSE is +7.33% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −4.37%. The stock is currently −3.01% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −13.43%.
| Period | FTSE | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.45% | −0.12% | −1.33% |
| 1 Week | +0.08% | −0.34% | +0.42% |
| 1 Month | −1.24% | −0.70% | −0.54% |
| 3 Months | +1.43% | +2.80% | −1.37% |
| 6 Months | +2.95% | +13.85% | −10.90% |
| YTD | +7.33% | +11.70% | −4.37% |
| 12 Months | +15.51% | +15.01% | +0.49% |
| 3 Years | +39.28% | +71.69% | −32.41% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | +6.72% |
| #2 | Jan 2025 | +6.13% |
| #3 | Jul 2025 | +4.24% |
| #4 | Mar 2024 | +4.23% |
| #5 | Oct 2025 | +3.92% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −6.73% |
| #2 | Oct 2023 | −3.76% |
| #3 | Aug 2023 | −3.38% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | −2.58% |
| #5 | Sep 2024 | −1.67% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +2.08% |
| Q3 2025 | +6.73% |
| Q4 2025 | +6.21% |
| Q1 2026 | +2.47% |
| Q2 2026 | +3.15% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +1.54% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +3.78% |
| 2024 | +5.69% |
| 2025 | +21.51% |
| 2026 | +7.33% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $10,989.45 (2026-07-31) |
| 52-Week Low | $9,177.10 (2025-09-24) |
| Current Price | $10,659.13 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $10,381.97 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +2.67% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −13.43% (2025-04-09) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −3.01% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 81.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −32.41% |
| RS Peak | 103.8 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 77.9 (Nov 2024) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was FTSE's return for this report period?
FTSE returned −1.24% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has FTSE outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD FTSE: +7.33% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is FTSE's 12-month return?
+15.51% over the trailing 12 months.
Is FTSE above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +2.67% versus 200DMA ($10,381.97).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−13.43% on 2025-04-09.