SPX monthly performance report

Explore SPX's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

SPX monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • SPX (SPX) closed November 2026 at $7,561.67, down 0.24% for the month and +12.23% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, SPX is +10.46%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading +3.14% versus its 200-day moving average ($7,331.76), a bullish technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, SPX has outperformed the S&P 500 by +0.03%, with a relative strength index reading of 100.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.

SPX ended November 2026 at $7,561.67, posting a monthly return of −0.24%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.06%.

The current quarter stands at −1.17% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.14% versus the 200-day moving average ($7,331.76).

Year-to-date, SPX is +10.46% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −0.16%. The stock is currently −3.61% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −18.90%.

SPX trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodSPXS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day−0.40%−0.36%−0.04%
1 Week+2.51%+2.59%−0.09%
1 Month−0.24%−0.18%−0.06%
3 Months−2.88%−2.37%−0.51%
6 Months+2.17%+0.83%+1.34%
YTD+10.46%+10.62%−0.16%
12 Months+12.23%+12.25%−0.02%
3 Years+71.41%+71.37%+0.03%
SPX best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Apr 2026+10.42%
#2Nov 2023+8.92%
#3May 2025+6.15%
#4Nov 2024+5.73%
#5Feb 2024+5.17%
SPX worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Mar 2025−5.75%
#2Mar 2026−5.09%
#3Sep 2023−4.87%
#4Apr 2024−4.16%
#5Dec 2024−2.50%
SPX quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+7.79%
Q4 2025+2.35%
Q1 2026−4.63%
Q2 2026+14.87%
Q3 2026+2.03%
Q4 2026 (QTD)−1.17%
SPX calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023+24.23%
2024+23.31%
2025+16.39%
2026+10.46%
SPX drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$7,844.52 (2026-10-06)
52-Week Low$6,316.91 (2026-03-30)
Current Price$7,561.67
200-Day Moving Average$7,331.76
Price vs 200DMA+3.14%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−18.90% (2025-04-08)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−3.61%
SPX relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)100
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500+0.03%
RS Peak100.7 (Jun 2026)
RS Trough99.2 (Apr 2025)
StatusOutperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was SPX's return for this report period?

SPX returned −0.24% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.

Has SPX outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD SPX: +10.46% vs SPY: +10.62%.

What is SPX's 12-month return?

+12.23% over the trailing 12 months.

Is SPX above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is +3.14% versus 200DMA ($7,331.76).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−18.90% on 2025-04-08.