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 November 2026 at $679.89, down 1.54% for the month and +11.75% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, QQQ is +10.68%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −0.27% versus its 200-day moving average ($681.73), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, QQQ has outperformed the S&P 500 by +8.87%, with a relative strength index reading of 105.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
QQQ ended November 2026 at $679.89, posting a monthly return of −1.54%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.36%.
The current quarter stands at −8.09% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −0.27% versus the 200-day moving average ($681.73).
Year-to-date, QQQ is +10.68% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +0.05%. The stock is currently −10.88% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −22.88%.
| Period | QQQ | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.20% | −0.36% | −0.84% |
| 1 Week | +3.63% | +2.59% | +1.03% |
| 1 Month | −1.54% | −0.18% | −1.36% |
| 3 Months | −6.85% | −2.37% | −4.48% |
| 6 Months | −5.54% | +0.83% | −6.37% |
| YTD | +10.68% | +10.62% | +0.05% |
| 12 Months | +11.75% | +12.25% | −0.50% |
| 3 Years | +80.24% | +71.37% | +8.87% |
| 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 | Oct 2026 | −6.66% |
| #3 | Jul 2026 | −6.57% |
| #4 | Sep 2023 | −5.22% |
| #5 | Mar 2026 | −4.96% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +8.83% |
| Q4 2025 | +2.32% |
| Q1 2026 | −6.04% |
| Q2 2026 | +27.59% |
| Q3 2026 | +0.46% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | −8.09% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +53.79% |
| 2024 | +24.84% |
| 2025 | +20.16% |
| 2026 | +10.68% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $762.86 (2026-10-06) |
| 52-Week Low | $555.60 (2026-03-30) |
| Current Price | $679.89 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $681.73 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −0.27% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −22.88% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −10.88% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 105.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +8.87% |
| RS Peak | 115.7 (Jun 2026) |
| RS Trough | 96.9 (Sep 2024) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was QQQ's return for this report period?
QQQ returned −1.54% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has QQQ outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD QQQ: +10.68% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is QQQ's 12-month return?
+11.75% over the trailing 12 months.
Is QQQ above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −0.27% versus 200DMA ($681.73).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−22.88% on 2025-04-08.