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 September 2026 at $91.00, up 0.84% for the month and +34.85% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, QLD is +29.24%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +14.23% versus its 200-day moving average ($79.66), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, QLD has outperformed the S&P 500 by +113.93%, with a relative strength index reading of 166.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
QLD ended September 2026 at $91.00, posting a monthly return of +0.84%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.54%.
The current quarter stands at −5.95% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +14.23% versus the 200-day moving average ($79.66).
Year-to-date, QLD is +29.24% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +17.55%. The stock is currently −10.07% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −42.33%.
| Period | QLD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.18% | −0.12% | +1.30% |
| 1 Week | +1.62% | −0.34% | +1.96% |
| 1 Month | +0.84% | −0.70% | +1.54% |
| 3 Months | −2.74% | +2.80% | −5.53% |
| 6 Months | +37.48% | +13.85% | +23.63% |
| YTD | +29.24% | +11.70% | +17.55% |
| 12 Months | +34.85% | +15.01% | +19.84% |
| 3 Years | +185.62% | +71.69% | +113.93% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +32.43% |
| Q3 2025 | +16.57% |
| Q4 2025 | +2.64% |
| Q1 2026 | −13.36% |
| Q2 2026 | +58.62% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −5.95% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +116.89% |
| 2024 | +42.42% |
| 2025 | +30.10% |
| 2026 | +29.24% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $101.19 (2026-06-03) |
| 52-Week Low | $56.60 (2026-03-30) |
| Current Price | $91.00 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $79.66 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +14.23% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −42.33% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −10.07% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 166.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +113.93% |
| RS Peak | 184.6 (Jun 2026) |
| RS Trough | 91.4 (Oct 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was QLD's return for this report period?
QLD returned +0.84% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has QLD outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD QLD: +29.24% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is QLD's 12-month return?
+34.85% over the trailing 12 months.
Is QLD above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +14.23% versus 200DMA ($79.66).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−42.33% on 2025-04-08.