TQQQ monthly performance report
Check TQQQ's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
TQQQ monthly report
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Key takeaways
- TQQQ (TQQQ) closed September 2026 at $72.64, up 1.00% for the month and +43.87% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, TQQQ is +37.78%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +17.10% versus its 200-day moving average ($62.03), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, TQQQ has outperformed the S&P 500 by +192.96%, with a relative strength index reading of 212.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
TQQQ ended September 2026 at $72.64, posting a monthly return of +1.00%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.70%.
The current quarter stands at −10.32% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +17.10% versus the 200-day moving average ($62.03).
Year-to-date, TQQQ is +37.78% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +26.09%. The stock is currently −17.54% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −58.31%.
| Period | TQQQ | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.77% | −0.12% | +1.88% |
| 1 Week | +2.34% | −0.34% | +2.68% |
| 1 Month | +1.00% | −0.70% | +1.70% |
| 3 Months | −6.32% | +2.80% | −9.12% |
| 6 Months | +53.06% | +13.85% | +39.21% |
| YTD | +37.78% | +11.70% | +26.09% |
| 12 Months | +43.87% | +15.01% | +28.86% |
| 3 Years | +264.66% | +71.69% | +192.96% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2026 | +52.45% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +33.80% |
| #3 | May 2026 | +33.08% |
| #4 | May 2025 | +27.55% |
| #5 | Jun 2025 | +18.57% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | −23.52% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | −20.22% |
| #3 | Sep 2023 | −16.07% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −15.83% |
| #5 | Apr 2024 | −14.33% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +44.85% |
| Q3 2025 | +24.58% |
| Q4 2025 | +1.97% |
| Q1 2026 | −20.94% |
| Q2 2026 | +94.34% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −10.32% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +193.06% |
| 2024 | +56.06% |
| 2025 | +33.27% |
| 2026 | +37.78% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $88.09 (2026-06-03) |
| 52-Week Low | $37.32 (2026-03-30) |
| Current Price | $72.64 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $62.03 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +17.10% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −58.31% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −17.54% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 212.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | +192.96% |
| RS Peak | 255.7 (Jun 2026) |
| RS Trough | 83.3 (Oct 2023) |
| Status | Outperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was TQQQ's return for this report period?
TQQQ returned +1.00% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has TQQQ outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD TQQQ: +37.78% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is TQQQ's 12-month return?
+43.87% over the trailing 12 months.
Is TQQQ above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +17.10% versus 200DMA ($62.03).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−58.31% on 2025-04-08.