SSO monthly performance report

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

SSO monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • SSO (SSO) closed November 2026 at $67.05, down 0.92% for the month and +18.59% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, SSO is +15.76%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading +3.49% versus its 200-day moving average ($64.79), a bullish technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, SSO has outperformed the S&P 500 by +68.01%, with a relative strength index reading of 139.7.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.

SSO ended November 2026 at $67.05, posting a monthly return of −0.92%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.74%.

The current quarter stands at −3.29% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.49% versus the 200-day moving average ($64.79).

Year-to-date, SSO is +15.76% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +5.14%. The stock is currently −7.90% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −35.33%.

SSO trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodSSOS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day−0.83%−0.36%−0.47%
1 Week+5.01%+2.59%+2.42%
1 Month−0.92%−0.18%−0.74%
3 Months−7.13%−2.37%−4.76%
6 Months−0.01%+0.83%−0.84%
YTD+15.76%+10.62%+5.14%
12 Months+18.59%+12.25%+6.34%
3 Years+139.38%+71.37%+68.01%
SSO best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Apr 2026+21.36%
#2Nov 2023+18.30%
#3May 2025+12.19%
#4Nov 2024+11.53%
#5May 2026+10.29%
SSO worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Mar 2025−11.82%
#2Mar 2026−10.57%
#3Sep 2023−9.83%
#4Apr 2024−8.57%
#5Dec 2024−5.65%
SSO quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+14.74%
Q4 2025+3.32%
Q1 2026−10.43%
Q2 2026+29.88%
Q3 2026+2.89%
Q4 2026 (QTD)−3.29%
SSO calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023+46.33%
2024+42.21%
2025+25.21%
2026+15.76%
SSO drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$72.80 (2026-08-13)
52-Week Low$48.63 (2026-03-30)
Current Price$67.05
200-Day Moving Average$64.79
Price vs 200DMA+3.49%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−35.33% (2025-04-08)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−7.90%
SSO relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)139.7
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500+68.01%
RS Peak146.5 (Aug 2026)
RS Trough100 (Nov 2023)
StatusOutperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was SSO's return for this report period?

SSO returned −0.92% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.

Has SSO outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD SSO: +15.76% vs SPY: +10.62%.

What is SSO's 12-month return?

+18.59% over the trailing 12 months.

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

Price is +3.49% versus 200DMA ($64.79).

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

−35.33% on 2025-04-08.