SPY monthly performance report
Check SPY's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
SPY monthly report
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Key takeaways
- SPY (SPY) closed September 2026 at $761.69, down 0.70% for the month and +15.01% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, SPY is +11.70%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +6.50% versus its 200-day moving average ($715.18), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, SPY has outperformed the S&P 500 by 0.00%, with a relative strength index reading of 100.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
SPY ended September 2026 at $761.69, posting a monthly return of −0.70%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at 0.00%.
The current quarter stands at +2.00% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +6.50% versus the 200-day moving average ($715.18).
Year-to-date, SPY is +11.70% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of 0.00%. The stock is currently −2.27% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −19.00%.
| Period | SPY | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.12% | −0.12% | 0.00% |
| 1 Week | −0.34% | −0.34% | 0.00% |
| 1 Month | −0.70% | −0.70% | 0.00% |
| 3 Months | +2.80% | +2.80% | 0.00% |
| 6 Months | +13.85% | +13.85% | 0.00% |
| YTD | +11.70% | +11.70% | 0.00% |
| 12 Months | +15.01% | +15.01% | 0.00% |
| 3 Years | +71.69% | +71.69% | 0.00% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +10.51% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +9.13% |
| #3 | May 2025 | +6.28% |
| #4 | Nov 2024 | +5.96% |
| #5 | May 2026 | +5.26% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | −5.86% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −5.20% |
| #3 | Sep 2023 | −5.08% |
| #4 | Apr 2024 | −4.03% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | −2.73% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +10.45% |
| Q3 2025 | +7.82% |
| Q4 2025 | +2.36% |
| Q1 2026 | −4.63% |
| Q2 2026 | +14.83% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +2.00% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +24.29% |
| 2024 | +23.30% |
| 2025 | +16.35% |
| 2026 | +11.70% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $779.37 (2026-08-13) |
| 52-Week Low | $629.29 (2026-03-30) |
| Current Price | $761.69 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $715.18 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +6.50% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −19.00% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −2.27% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 100 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | 0.00% |
| RS Peak | 100 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 100 (Sep 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was SPY's return for this report period?
SPY returned −0.70% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has SPY outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD SPY: +11.70% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is SPY's 12-month return?
+15.01% over the trailing 12 months.
Is SPY above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +6.50% versus 200DMA ($715.18).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−19.00% on 2025-04-08.