QLD monthly performance report
Check QLD's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
QLD monthly report
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Key takeaways
- QLD (QLD) closed October 2026 at $92.55, down 3.24% for the month and +36.50% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, QLD is +31.44%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.86% YTD.
- The stock is trading +13.10% versus its 200-day moving average ($81.83), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, QLD has outperformed the S&P 500 by +122.91%, with a relative strength index reading of 166.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
QLD ended October 2026 at $92.55, posting a monthly return of −3.24%. The S&P 500 returned +0.91% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.15%.
The current quarter stands at −3.24% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +13.10% versus the 200-day moving average ($81.83).
Year-to-date, QLD is +31.44% against SPY +12.86%, a gap of +18.59%. The stock is currently −8.92% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −42.33%.
| Period | QLD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −4.03% | −1.08% | −2.95% |
| 1 Week | −7.66% | −0.98% | −6.68% |
| 1 Month | −3.24% | +0.91% | −4.15% |
| 3 Months | +0.46% | +2.36% | −1.91% |
| 6 Months | +36.08% | +13.19% | +22.89% |
| YTD | +31.44% | +12.86% | +18.59% |
| 12 Months | +36.50% | +16.21% | +20.29% |
| 3 Years | +201.27% | +78.35% | +122.91% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +32.87% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +21.77% |
| #3 | May 2026 | +21.48% |
| #4 | May 2025 | +18.24% |
| #5 | Jun 2025 | +12.37% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | −15.59% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | −13.53% |
| #3 | Sep 2023 | −10.47% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −10.28% |
| #5 | Apr 2024 | −9.33% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +16.57% |
| Q4 2025 | +2.64% |
| Q1 2026 | −13.36% |
| Q2 2026 | +58.62% |
| Q3 2026 | −1.15% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | −3.24% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +116.89% |
| 2024 | +42.42% |
| 2025 | +30.10% |
| 2026 | +31.44% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $101.61 (2026-10-06) |
| 52-Week Low | $56.60 (2026-03-30) |
| Current Price | $92.55 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $81.83 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +13.10% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −42.33% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −8.92% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 166.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +122.91% |
| RS Peak | 184 (Jun 2026) |
| RS Trough | 91.1 (Oct 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was QLD's return for this report period?
QLD returned −3.24% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-10-14.
Has QLD outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD QLD: +31.44% vs SPY: +12.86%.
What is QLD's 12-month return?
+36.50% over the trailing 12 months.
Is QLD above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +13.10% versus 200DMA ($81.83).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−42.33% on 2025-04-08.