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 | +6.50% | +10.70% | −4.19% |
| YTD | +9.64% | +12.89% | −3.25% |
| 12 Months | +19.09% | +22.58% | −3.49% |
| 3 Years | +43.94% | +72.29% | −28.34% |
| 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 | +2.46% |
| Q2 2026 | +3.17% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +3.82% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +3.78% |
| 2024 | +5.69% |
| 2025 | +21.51% |
| 2026 | +9.75% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $10,989.45 (2026-07-31) |
| 52-Week Low | $9,068.10 (2025-08-04) |
| Current Price | $10,888.30 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $10,223.45 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +6.50% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −13.43% (2025-04-09) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −0.92% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 84.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −28.34% |
| RS Peak | 106.8 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 80.2 (Nov 2024) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was FTSE's return for this report period?
FTSE returned +0.19% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has FTSE outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD FTSE: +9.64% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is FTSE's 12-month return?
+19.09% over the trailing 12 months.
Is FTSE above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +6.50% versus 200DMA ($10,223.45).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−13.43% on 2025-04-09.