QQQ monthly performance report
Check QQQ's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
QQQ monthly report
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Key takeaways
- QQQ (QQQ) closed September 2026 at $721.45, up 0.65% for the month and +21.19% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, QQQ is +17.44%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +9.14% versus its 200-day moving average ($661.03), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, QQQ has outperformed the S&P 500 by +22.94%, with a relative strength index reading of 113.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
QQQ ended September 2026 at $721.45, posting a monthly return of +0.65%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.35%.
The current quarter stands at −2.03% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +9.14% versus the 200-day moving average ($661.03).
Year-to-date, QQQ is +17.44% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +5.74%. The stock is currently −3.63% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −22.88%.
| Period | QQQ | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.63% | −0.12% | +0.75% |
| 1 Week | +0.92% | −0.34% | +1.26% |
| 1 Month | +0.65% | −0.70% | +1.35% |
| 3 Months | −0.15% | +2.80% | −2.94% |
| 6 Months | +20.17% | +13.85% | +6.32% |
| YTD | +17.44% | +11.70% | +5.74% |
| 12 Months | +21.19% | +15.01% | +6.17% |
| 3 Years | +94.64% | +71.69% | +22.94% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +15.69% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +10.82% |
| #3 | May 2026 | +10.57% |
| #4 | May 2025 | +9.18% |
| #5 | Jun 2024 | +6.30% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | −7.72% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | −6.57% |
| #3 | Sep 2023 | −5.22% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −4.96% |
| #5 | Apr 2024 | −4.37% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +17.64% |
| Q3 2025 | +8.83% |
| Q4 2025 | +2.32% |
| Q1 2026 | −6.04% |
| Q2 2026 | +27.59% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −2.03% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +53.79% |
| 2024 | +24.84% |
| 2025 | +20.16% |
| 2026 | +17.44% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $748.63 (2026-06-03) |
| 52-Week Low | $555.60 (2026-03-30) |
| Current Price | $721.45 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $661.03 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +9.14% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −22.88% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −3.63% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 113.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +22.94% |
| RS Peak | 118.7 (Jun 2026) |
| RS Trough | 99.3 (Sep 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was QQQ's return for this report period?
QQQ returned +0.65% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has QQQ outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD QQQ: +17.44% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is QQQ's 12-month return?
+21.19% over the trailing 12 months.
Is QQQ above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +9.14% versus 200DMA ($661.03).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−22.88% on 2025-04-08.