GLD monthly performance report
Monthly GLD research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
GLD monthly report
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Key takeaways
- GLD (GLD) closed August 2026 at $389.64, up 4.87% for the month and +25.22% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GLD is −1.68%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −5.55% versus its 200-day moving average ($412.52), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GLD has outperformed the S&P 500 by +43.95%, with a relative strength index reading of 126.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
GLD ended August 2026 at $389.64, posting a monthly return of +4.87%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.82%.
The current quarter stands at +4.24% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −5.55% versus the 200-day moving average ($412.52).
Year-to-date, GLD is −1.68% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −14.57%. The stock is currently −23.56% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −26.40%.
| Period | GLD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +4.14% | −0.20% | +4.34% |
| 1 Week | +5.49% | +3.90% | +1.58% |
| 1 Month | +4.87% | +3.05% | +1.82% |
| 3 Months | −8.03% | +7.11% | −15.14% |
| 6 Months |