NDAQ monthly performance report
Monthly NDAQ research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
NDAQ monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) closed August 2026 at $94.56, up 0.39% for the month and −1.85% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NDAQ is −2.65%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +5.98% versus its 200-day moving average ($89.22), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NDAQ has outperformed the S&P 500 by +18.94%, with a relative strength index reading of 110.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Nasdaq, Inc. ended August 2026 at $94.56, posting a monthly return of +0.39%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.65%.
The current quarter stands at +19.64% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +5.98% versus the 200-day moving average ($89.22).
Year-to-date, NDAQ is −2.65% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −15.53%. The stock is currently −7.10% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −23.90%.
| Period | NDAQ | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.00% | −0.20% | +1.20% |
| 1 Week | −1.46% | +3.90% | −5.36% |
| 1 Month | +0.39% | +3.05% | −2.65% |
| 3 Months | +2.88% | +7.11% | −4.23% |
| 6 Months |