SDS monthly performance report
Check SDS's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
SDS monthly report
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Key takeaways
- SDS (SDS) closed November 2026 at $55.82, down 0.13% for the month and −21.88% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, SDS is −18.50%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −7.31% versus its 200-day moving average ($60.22), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, SDS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −139.76%, with a relative strength index reading of 18.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 33.3% — 13 positive months versus 26 negative months.
SDS ended November 2026 at $55.82, posting a monthly return of −0.13%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +0.05%.
The current quarter stands at +2.38% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −7.31% versus the 200-day moving average ($60.22).
Year-to-date, SDS is −18.50% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −29.12%. The stock is currently −30.65% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −70.38%.
| Period | SDS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.81% | −0.36% | +1.18% |
| 1 Week | −5.00% | +2.59% | −7.60% |
| 1 Month | −0.13% | −0.18% | +0.05% |
| 3 Months | +4.30% | −2.37% | +6.67% |
| 6 Months | −2.43% | +0.83% | −3.26% |
| YTD | −18.50% | +10.62% | −29.12% |
| 12 Months | −21.88% | +12.25% | −34.13% |
| 3 Years | −68.38% | +71.37% | −139.76% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | +10.85% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | +10.19% |
| #3 | Sep 2023 | +9.63% |
| #4 | Apr 2024 | +9.41% |
| #5 | Oct 2023 | +5.15% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | −17.78% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | −15.30% |
| #3 | May 2025 | −11.26% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | −10.24% |
| #5 | Jun 2025 | −9.76% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −13.21% |
| Q4 2025 | −5.20% |
| Q1 2026 | +9.87% |
| Q2 2026 | −24.43% |
| Q3 2026 | −4.13% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +2.38% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −34.91% |
| 2024 | −34.26% |
| 2025 | −30.36% |
| 2026 | −18.50% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $80.49 (2026-03-30) |
| 52-Week Low | $51.97 (2026-10-06) |
| Current Price | $55.82 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $60.22 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −7.31% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −70.38% (2026-10-06) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −30.65% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 18.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −139.76% |
| RS Peak | 100 (Nov 2023) |
| RS Trough | 16.7 (Oct 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was SDS's return for this report period?
SDS returned −0.13% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has SDS outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD SDS: −18.50% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is SDS's 12-month return?
−21.88% over the trailing 12 months.
Is SDS above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −7.31% versus 200DMA ($60.22).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−70.38% on 2026-10-06.