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 November 2026 at $81.30, down 1.56% for the month and +11.97% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, QLD is +15.47%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.03% YTD.
- The stock is trading −2.61% versus its 200-day moving average ($83.48), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, QLD has outperformed the S&P 500 by +77.09%, with a relative strength index reading of 145.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
QLD ended November 2026 at $81.30, posting a monthly return of −1.56%. The S&P 500 returned +0.19% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.75%.
The current quarter stands at −15.00% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −2.61% versus the 200-day moving average ($83.48).
Year-to-date, QLD is +15.47% against SPY +11.03%, a gap of +4.44%. The stock is currently −19.99% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −42.33%.
| Period | QLD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.65% | −0.35% | −0.29% |
| 1 Week | +12.49% | +3.29% | +9.20% |
| 1 Month | −1.56% | +0.19% | −1.75% |
| 3 Months | −13.65% | −2.48% | −11.17% |
| 6 Months | −12.16% | +2.00% | −14.15% |
| YTD | +15.47% | +11.03% | +4.44% |
| 12 Months | +11.97% | +10.79% | +1.18% |
| 3 Years | +148.93% | +71.83% | +77.09% |
| 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 | Oct 2026 | −13.65% |
| #3 | Jul 2026 | −13.53% |
| #4 | Sep 2023 | −10.47% |
| #5 | Mar 2026 | −10.28% |
| 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) | −15.00% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +116.89% |
| 2024 | +42.42% |
| 2025 | +30.10% |
| 2026 | +15.47% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $101.61 (2026-10-06) |
| 52-Week Low | $56.60 (2026-03-30) |
| Current Price | $81.30 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $83.48 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −2.61% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −42.33% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −19.99% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 145.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +77.09% |
| RS Peak | 179.7 (Jun 2026) |
| RS Trough | 94.7 (Apr 2025) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was QLD's return for this report period?
QLD returned −1.56% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-12.
Has QLD outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD QLD: +15.47% vs SPY: +11.03%.
What is QLD's 12-month return?
+11.97% over the trailing 12 months.
Is QLD above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −2.61% versus 200DMA ($83.48).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−42.33% on 2025-04-08.