SQQQ monthly performance report
Explore SQQQ's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
SQQQ monthly report
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Key takeaways
- SQQQ (SQQQ) closed November 2026 at $42.46, up 1.51% for the month and −41.35% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, SQQQ is −38.01%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −13.53% versus its 200-day moving average ($49.11), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, SQQQ has underperformed the S&P 500 by −161.64%, with a relative strength index reading of 5.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 35.9% — 14 positive months versus 25 negative months.
SQQQ ended November 2026 at $42.46, posting a monthly return of +1.51%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.68%.
The current quarter stands at +23.39% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −13.53% versus the 200-day moving average ($49.11).
Year-to-date, SQQQ is −38.01% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −48.64%. The stock is currently −53.19% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −92.70%.
| Period | SQQQ | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +3.74% | −0.36% | +4.10% |
| 1 Week | −10.99% | +2.59% | −13.58% |
| 1 Month | +1.51% | −0.18% | +1.68% |
| 3 Months | +16.58% | −2.37% | +18.95% |
| 6 Months | +3.38% | +0.83% | +2.56% |
| YTD | −38.01% | +10.62% | −48.64% |
| 12 Months | −41.35% | +12.25% | −53.60% |
| 3 Years | −90.26% | +71.37% | −161.64% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | +22.10% |
| #2 | Oct 2026 | +21.56% |
| #3 | Jul 2026 | +20.44% |
| #4 | Sep 2023 | +15.42% |
| #5 | Apr 2024 | +14.03% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | −35.83% |
| #2 | May 2026 | −26.27% |
| #3 | Nov 2023 | −26.18% |
| #4 | May 2025 | −23.60% |
| #5 | Apr 2025 | −18.99% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −22.18% |
| Q4 2025 | −10.05% |
| Q1 2026 | +17.50% |
| Q2 2026 | −54.89% |
| Q3 2026 | −5.23% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +23.39% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −75.10% |
| 2024 | −53.70% |
| 2025 | −56.01% |
| 2026 | −38.01% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $90.71 (2026-03-30) |
| 52-Week Low | $31.42 (2026-10-06) |
| Current Price | $42.46 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $49.11 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −13.53% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −92.70% (2026-10-06) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −53.19% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 5.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −161.64% |
| RS Peak | 100 (Nov 2023) |
| RS Trough | 4.1 (Oct 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was SQQQ's return for this report period?
SQQQ returned +1.51% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has SQQQ outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD SQQQ: −38.01% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is SQQQ's 12-month return?
−41.35% over the trailing 12 months.
Is SQQQ above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −13.53% versus 200DMA ($49.11).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−92.70% on 2026-10-06.