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 September 2026 at $37.87, down 1.66% for the month and −52.24% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, SQQQ is −44.72%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −31.58% versus its 200-day moving average ($55.35), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, SQQQ has underperformed the S&P 500 by −163.62%, with a relative strength index reading of 4.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 33.3% — 13 positive months versus 26 negative months.
SQQQ ended September 2026 at $37.87, posting a monthly return of −1.66%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.96%.
The current quarter stands at +4.30% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −31.58% versus the 200-day moving average ($55.35).
Year-to-date, SQQQ is −44.72% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −56.41%. The stock is currently −58.25% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −93.76%.
| Period | SQQQ | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.71% | −0.12% | −1.59% |
| 1 Week | −2.57% | −0.34% | −2.23% |
| 1 Month | −1.66% | −0.70% | −0.96% |
| 3 Months | −4.18% | +2.80% | −6.97% |
| 6 Months | −48.27% | +13.85% | −62.12% |
| YTD | −44.72% | +11.70% | −56.41% |
| 12 Months | −52.24% | +15.01% | −67.26% |
| 3 Years | −91.92% | +71.69% | −163.62% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | +22.10% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | +20.44% |
| #3 | Sep 2023 | +15.42% |
| #4 | Apr 2024 | +14.03% |
| #5 | Mar 2026 | +13.61% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −48.96% |
| Q3 2025 | −22.18% |
| Q4 2025 | −10.05% |
| Q1 2026 | +17.50% |
| Q2 2026 | −54.89% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +4.30% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −75.10% |
| 2024 | −53.70% |
| 2025 | −56.01% |
| 2026 | −44.72% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $90.71 (2026-03-30) |
| 52-Week Low | $35.72 (2026-08-17) |
| Current Price | $37.87 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $55.35 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −31.58% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −93.76% (2026-08-13) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −58.25% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 4.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −163.62% |
| RS Peak | 132.4 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 4.4 (Aug 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was SQQQ's return for this report period?
SQQQ returned −1.66% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has SQQQ outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD SQQQ: −44.72% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is SQQQ's 12-month return?
−52.24% over the trailing 12 months.
Is SQQQ above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −31.58% versus 200DMA ($55.35).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−93.76% on 2026-08-13.