SDS monthly performance report
Monthly SDS research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
SDS monthly report
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Key takeaways
- SDS (SDS) closed August 2026 at $53.75, down 5.92% for the month and −33.97% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, SDS is −21.52%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −18.13% versus its 200-day moving average ($65.66), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, SDS has underperformed the S&P 500 by −140.78%, with a relative strength index reading of 18.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 30.8% — 12 positive months versus 26 negative months.
SDS ended August 2026 at $53.75, posting a monthly return of −5.92%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −8.96%.
The current quarter stands at −2.45% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −18.13% versus the 200-day moving average ($65.66).
Year-to-date, SDS is −21.52% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −34.41%. The stock is currently −34.49% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −73.55%.
| Period | SDS | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.43% | −0.20% | +0.63% |
| 1 Week | −7.47% | +3.90% | −11.38% |
| 1 Month | −5.92% | +3.05% | −8.96% |
| 3 Months | −13.12% | +7.11% | −20.24% |
| 6 Months |