FTSE monthly performance report
Monthly FTSE research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
FTSE monthly report
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Key takeaways
- FTSE (FTSE) closed August 2026 at $10,888.30, up 0.19% for the month and +19.09% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, FTSE is +9.64%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +6.50% versus its 200-day moving average ($10,223.45), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, FTSE has underperformed the S&P 500 by −28.34%, with a relative strength index reading of 84.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 69.2% — 27 positive months versus 12 negative months.
FTSE ended August 2026 at $10,888.30, posting a monthly return of +0.19%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.86%.
The current quarter stands at +3.82% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +6.50% versus the 200-day moving average ($10,223.45).
Year-to-date, FTSE is +9.64% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −3.25%. The stock is currently −0.92% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −13.43%.
| Period | FTSE | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.08% | −0.20% | +0.28% |
| 1 Week | +0.16% | +3.90% | −3.75% |
| 1 Month | +0.19% | +3.05% | −2.86% |
| 3 Months | +6.61% | +7.11% | −0.50% |
| 6 Months |