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 November 2026 at $10,902.56, up 1.61% for the month and +11.16% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, FTSE is +9.78%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading +3.38% versus its 200-day moving average ($10,545.73), a bullish technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, FTSE has underperformed the S&P 500 by −24.55%, with a relative strength index reading of 85.7.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 66.7% — 26 positive months versus 13 negative months.

FTSE ended November 2026 at $10,902.56, posting a monthly return of +1.61%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.79%.

The current quarter stands at +2.80% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.38% versus the 200-day moving average ($10,545.73).

Year-to-date, FTSE is +9.78% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −0.85%. The stock is currently −0.79% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −13.43%.

FTSE trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodFTSES&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day+0.36%−0.36%+0.73%
1 Week+2.14%+2.59%−0.45%
1 Month+1.61%−0.18%+1.79%
3 Months+1.42%−2.37%+3.79%
6 Months+6.21%+0.83%+5.38%
YTD+9.78%+10.62%−0.85%
12 Months+11.16%+12.25%−1.09%
3 Years+46.82%+71.37%−24.55%
FTSE best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Feb 2026+6.72%
#2Jan 2025+6.13%
#3Jul 2025+4.24%
#4Mar 2024+4.23%
#5Oct 2025+3.92%
FTSE worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Mar 2026−6.73%
#2Oct 2023−3.76%
#3Mar 2025−2.58%
#4Sep 2026−1.73%
#5Sep 2024−1.67%
FTSE quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+6.73%
Q4 2025+6.21%
Q1 2026+2.47%
Q2 2026+3.15%
Q3 2026+1.04%
Q4 2026 (QTD)+2.80%
FTSE calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023+3.78%
2024+5.69%
2025+21.51%
2026+9.78%
FTSE drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$10,989.45 (2026-07-31)
52-Week Low$9,423.90 (2025-11-21)
Current Price$10,902.56
200-Day Moving Average$10,545.73
Price vs 200DMA+3.38%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−13.43% (2025-04-09)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−0.79%
FTSE relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)85.7
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500−24.55%
RS Peak100 (Nov 2023)
RS Trough79.7 (Nov 2024)
StatusUnderperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was FTSE's return for this report period?

FTSE returned +1.61% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.

Has FTSE outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD FTSE: +9.78% vs SPY: +10.62%.

What is FTSE's 12-month return?

+11.16% over the trailing 12 months.

Is FTSE above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is +3.38% versus 200DMA ($10,545.73).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−13.43% on 2025-04-09.