QQQ monthly performance report
Monthly QQQ research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
QQQ monthly report
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Key takeaways
- QQQ (QQQ) closed August 2026 at $717.30, up 4.26% for the month and +28.03% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, QQQ is +16.77%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +11.18% versus its 200-day moving average ($645.18), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, QQQ has outperformed the S&P 500 by +20.52%, with a relative strength index reading of 111.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 66.7% — 26 positive months versus 13 negative months.
QQQ ended August 2026 at $717.30, posting a monthly return of +4.26%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.21%.
The current quarter stands at −4.44% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +11.18% versus the 200-day moving average ($645.18).
Year-to-date, QQQ is +16.77% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +3.88%. The stock is currently −4.18% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −22.88%.
| Period | QQQ | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.90% | −0.20% | −0.71% |
| 1 Week | +6.19% | +3.90% | +2.28% |
| 1 Month | +4.26% | +3.05% | +1.21% |
| 3 Months | +7.42% | +7.11% | +0.31% |
| 6 Months |