NDAQ monthly performance report
View NDAQ's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
NDAQ monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Nasdaq, Inc. (NDAQ) closed September 2026 at $88.76, down 9.99% for the month and −4.08% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, NDAQ is −8.62%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading −1.74% versus its 200-day moving average ($90.33), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, NDAQ has outperformed the S&P 500 by +4.76%, with a relative strength index reading of 102.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Nasdaq, Inc. ended September 2026 at $88.76, posting a monthly return of −9.99%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −8.29%.
The current quarter stands at +12.61% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −1.74% versus the 200-day moving average ($90.33).
Year-to-date, NDAQ is −8.62% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −19.19%. The stock is currently −12.80% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −23.90%.
| Period | NDAQ | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.53% | −0.44% | −0.09% |
| 1 Week | −5.79% | −1.10% | −4.70% |
| 1 Month | −9.99% | −1.69% | −8.29% |
| 3 Months | +2.35% | −0.10% | +2.46% |
| 6 Months | +0.81% | +13.21% | −12.40% |
| YTD | −8.62% | +10.58% | −19.19% |
| 12 Months | −4.08% | +14.25% | −18.33% |
| 3 Years | +74.83% | +70.07% | +4.76% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +19.50% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +12.58% |
| #3 | Jul 2024 | +12.31% |
| #4 | Mar 2024 | +12.28% |
| #5 | Nov 2024 | +12.27% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | −14.81% |
| #2 | Sep 2026 | −9.99% |
| #3 | Feb 2026 | −9.61% |
| #4 | Mar 2025 | −8.36% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −7.41% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +17.88% |
| Q3 2025 | −1.08% |
| Q4 2025 | +9.81% |
| Q1 2026 | −12.60% |
| Q2 2026 | −7.15% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +12.61% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −5.23% |
| 2024 | +32.97% |
| 2025 | +25.64% |
| 2026 | −8.62% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $101.79 (2026-01-16) |
| 52-Week Low | $76.55 (2026-06-30) |
| Current Price | $88.76 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $90.33 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −1.74% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −23.90% (2026-06-29) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −12.80% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 102.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +4.76% |
| RS Peak | 133.5 (Aug 2025) |
| RS Trough | 90.2 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was NDAQ's return for this report period?
NDAQ returned −9.99% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has NDAQ outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD NDAQ: −8.62% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is NDAQ's 12-month return?
−4.08% over the trailing 12 months.
Is NDAQ above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −1.74% versus 200DMA ($90.33).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−23.90% on 2026-06-29.