ICE monthly performance report
Explore ICE's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
ICE monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) closed September 2026 at $155.47, down 3.25% for the month and −9.15% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ICE is −4.01%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +0.10% versus its 200-day moving average ($155.32), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ICE has underperformed the S&P 500 by −37.54%, with a relative strength index reading of 78.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Intercontinental Exchange ended September 2026 at $155.47, posting a monthly return of −3.25%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.56%.
The current quarter stands at +26.29% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +0.10% versus the 200-day moving average ($155.32).
Year-to-date, ICE is −4.01% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −15.71%. The stock is currently −11.96% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −34.78%.
| Period | ICE | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.42% | −0.12% | +1.53% |
| 1 Week | −1.23% | −0.34% | −0.89% |
| 1 Month | −3.25% | −0.70% | −2.56% |
| 3 Months | +10.97% | +2.80% | +8.17% |
| 6 Months | −1.98% | +13.85% | −15.83% |
| YTD | −4.01% | +11.70% | −15.71% |
| 12 Months | −9.15% | +15.01% | −24.16% |
| 3 Years | +34.15% | +71.69% | −37.54% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +23.86% |
| #2 | Dec 2023 | +12.82% |
| #3 | Jul 2024 | +10.72% |
| #4 | Feb 2024 | +8.71% |
| #5 | Feb 2025 | +8.38% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | −16.73% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | −13.17% |
| #3 | Dec 2024 | −7.42% |
| #4 | Sep 2023 | −6.75% |
| #5 | May 2026 | −6.48% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +6.36% |
| Q3 2025 | −8.17% |
| Q4 2025 | −3.87% |
| Q1 2026 | −2.89% |
| Q2 2026 | −21.73% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +26.29% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +25.19% |
| 2024 | +16.02% |
| 2025 | +8.69% |
| 2026 | −4.01% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $176.59 (2025-09-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $121.79 (2026-06-29) |
| Current Price | $155.47 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $155.32 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +0.10% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −34.78% (2026-06-29) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −11.96% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 78.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −37.54% |
| RS Peak | 121 (May 2025) |
| RS Trough | 63.1 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ICE's return for this report period?
ICE returned −3.25% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has ICE outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ICE: −4.01% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is ICE's 12-month return?
−9.15% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ICE above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +0.10% versus 200DMA ($155.32).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−34.78% on 2026-06-29.