QLD monthly performance report
Monthly QLD research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
QLD monthly report
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Key takeaways
- QLD (QLD) closed August 2026 at $90.80, up 8.52% for the month and +50.68% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, QLD is +28.96%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +18.40% versus its 200-day moving average ($76.69), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, QLD has outperformed the S&P 500 by +108.22%, with a relative strength index reading of 161.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 15 negative months.
QLD ended August 2026 at $90.80, posting a monthly return of +8.52%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +5.47%.
The current quarter stands at −9.70% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +18.40% versus the 200-day moving average ($76.69).
Year-to-date, QLD is +28.96% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +16.07%. The stock is currently −10.27% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −42.33%.
| Period | QLD | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.80% | −0.20% | −1.60% |
| 1 Week | +12.28% | +3.90% | +8.37% |
| 1 Month | +8.52% | +3.05% | +5.47% |
| 3 Months | +12.03% | +7.11% | +4.91% |
| 6 Months |